Sarpa Suktam
Sarpa Suktam
Sarpa Suktam
sarpa sUktam
namo' astu sa_rpebhyo_ ye ke cha' pRRithi_vI manu' |
ye a_ntari'kShe_ ye di_vi tebhyaH' sa_rpebhyo_ namaH' | (tai.saM.4.2.3)
ye'-.ado ro'cha_ne di_vo ye vA_ sUrya'sya ra_shmiShu' |
yeShA'ma_psu sadaH' kRRi_ta-ntebhyaH' sa_rpebhyo_ namaH' |
yA iSha'vo yAtu_dhAnA'nAM_-ye.N vA_ vana_spatI_gM_{} ranu' |
ye vA'-.ava_TeShu_ shera'te_ tebhyaH' sa_rpebhyo_ namaH' |
i_dagM sa_rpebhyo' ha_vira'stu_ juShTam᳚ |
A_shre_ShA yeShA'manu_yanti_ chetaH' |
ye a_ntari'kSha-mpRRithi_vI-~NkShi_yanti' |
te na'ssa_rpAso_ hava_mAga'miShThAH |
ye ro'cha_ne sUrya_syApi' sa_rpAH |
ye diva'-nde_vImanu'sa_nchara'nti |
yeShA'mAshre_ShA a'nu_yanti_ kAmam᳚ |
tebhya'ssa_rpebhyo_ madhu'majjuhomi || 2 ||
ni_ghRRiShvai'rasa_mAyu'taiH |
kAlairharitva'mApa_nnaiH |
indrAyA'hi sa_hasra'yuk |
a_gnirvi_bhrAShTi'vasanaH |
vA_yushveta'sikadru_kaH |
saM_va.N_thsa_ro vi'ShU_varNaiH᳚ |
nityA_ste-.anucha'rAsta_va |
subrahmaNyogM subrahmaNyogM su'brahmaNyogm || 3 ||
OM shAnti-shshAnti-shshAntiH ||
About This Stotram
Overview
The Sarpa Suktam is a Vedic hymn from the Taittiriya Samhita of the Krishna Yajurveda (4.2.3) dedicated to serpent deities (Sarpas). Composed in Sanskrit, it addresses the Sarpas as divine beings residing in the earth, atmosphere, and heavens, and is used in Shaiva and broader Vedic ritual traditions to invoke their benevolent aspect and ward off harm.
What are the benefits of chanting Sarpa Suktam?
- Protection from snakebite and venomous creatures
- Pacification of Naga Dosha (serpent-related karmic imbalances)
- Removal of obstacles and fears associated with serpent energies
- Promotion of peace and well-being in the household
When is the best time to recite this?
The Sarpa Suktam is traditionally recited on Naga Panchami and during other serpent-related festivals. It may also be chanted during morning or evening prayer when seeking protection from venomous creatures or relief from Naga Dosha.
What is the historical and traditional background?
The Sarpa Suktam originates from the Taittiriya Samhita, one of the principal Samhitas of the Yajurveda, associated with the lineage of sage Vaisampayana. The Vedic period during which the Samhitas were compiled is generally placed between 1500 and 500 BCE, though the hymns themselves are considered eternal revelations (Shruti). Reverence for serpents as cosmic and chthonic beings is consistent throughout Vedic and Puranic literature.
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Related Texts
- Naga Stotram — another hymn directed to serpent deities, sharing the same devotional context
- Subrahmanya Ashtakam — honors Kartikeya, who in South Indian tradition is closely associated with serpents and Naga worship