Sri Panchayudha Stotram
Sri Panchayudha Stotram
Sri Panchayudha Stotram
śrī pañcāyudha stotram
sphuratsahasrāraśikhātitīvraṃ
sudarśanaṃ bhāskarakoṭitulyam |
suradviṣāṃ prāṇavināśi viṣṇoḥ
cakraṃ sadā'haṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye || 1 ||
viṣṇormukhotthānilapūritasya
yasya dhvanirdānavadarpahantā |
taṃ pāñcajanyaṃ śaśikoṭiśubhraṃ
śaṅkhaṃ sadā'haṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye || 2 ||
hiraṇmayīṃ merusamānasārāṃ
kaumodakīṃ daityakulaikahantrīm |
vaikuṇṭhavāmāgrakarāgramṛṣṭāṃ
gadāṃ sadā'haṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye || 3 ||
yajjyāninādaśravaṇātsurāṇāṃ
cetāṃsi nirmuktabhayāni sadyaḥ |
bhavanti daityāśanibāṇavarṣaiḥ
śārṅgaṃ sadā'haṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye || 4 ||
rakṣo'surāṇāṃ kaṭhinograkaṇṭha-
-cchedakṣaratkṣoṇita digdhasāram |
taṃ nandakaṃ nāma hareḥ pradīptaṃ
khaḍgaṃ sadā'haṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye || 5 ||
imaṃ hareḥ pañcamahāyudhānāṃ
stavaṃ paṭhedyo'nudinaṃ prabhāte |
samasta duḥkhāni bhayāni sadyaḥ
pāpāni naśyanti sukhāni santi || 6 ||
vane raṇe śatru jalāgnimadhye
yadṛcchayāpatsu mahābhayeṣu |
paṭhetvidaṃ stotramanākulātmā
sukhībhavettatkṛta sarvarakṣaḥ || 7 ||
sacakraśaṅkhaṃ sagadāsiśārṅgaṃ
pītāmbaraṃ kaustubha-vatsa-cihnam | [kaustubha-vatsa-lāñchitam]
śriyā sametojjvala śobhitāṅgaṃ
viṣṇuṃ sadā'haṃ śaraṇaṃ prapadye ||
jale rakṣatu vārāhaḥ sthale rakṣatu vāmanaḥ |
aṭavyāṃ nārasiṃhaśca sarvataḥ pātu keśavaḥ ||
iti pañcāyudha stotram ||
About This Stotram
Sri Panchayudha Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री पञ्चायुध स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Panchayudha Stotram is highly significant in Hindu devotional practices, particularly for devotees of Lord Vishnu. It extols the five divine weapons of Vishnu: Sudarshana Chakra (discus), Panchajanya Shankha (conch shell), Kaumodaki Gada (mace), Nandaka Sharanga (bow), and the sword. Each weapon represents a specific power and attribute of Vishnu, such as his destructive power against evil (Chakra), his call to righteousness (Shankha), his might and strength (Gada), his aim and precision in upholding Dharma (Sharanga), and his ability to sever ignorance (sword). By meditating on and reciting this stotram, devotees invoke the protective and benevolent energies of Lord Vishnu, seeking his blessings for victory over adversity, courage, and spiritual progress. The stotram serves as a powerful tool for mental focus and spiritual connection, offering solace and strength.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Lord Vishnu |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 7 |
| Origin | The origin of the Sri Panchayudha Stotram is not definitively traced to a single, ancient scriptural text like the Vedas or Puranas. It is generally considered a Puranic or Tantric composition, likely compiled or popularized by later scholars and devotees. The concept of Panchayudha (five divine weapons) is deeply rooted in Vaishnavism, representing the five principal weapons wielded by Lord Vishnu. This stotram is likely a devotional hymn that emerged within the broader tradition of Puranic literature and devotional practices, aiming to invoke the blessings of Vishnu through his divine armaments. Its exact period of composition is uncertain, but such hymns often gained prominence during the medieval period when devotional movements flourished. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from enemies and negative forces
- Attainment of courage and strength
- Removal of obstacles and difficulties
- Spiritual upliftment and divine grace
- Fulfillment of desires and well-being
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, or whenever one feels the need for protection, courage, and divine intervention. It can also be recited during auspicious occasions or before undertaking challenging tasks.
Historical Context
The concept of Panchayudha is ancient and integral to Vaishnavism, appearing in various Puranic texts and iconography. Lord Vishnu is often depicted holding these five weapons, symbolizing his omnipotence and role as the preserver. While the exact historical context of this specific stotram's composition is unknown, it likely emerged from the rich tradition of Puranic literature and devotional hymns that flourished in India, particularly during the medieval period. These hymns were composed by various scholars and devotees to popularize the worship of specific deities and their attributes. The stotram reflects the devotional fervor and the theological understanding of Vishnu's divine powers as embodied in his weapons.
Alternate Names
- Panchayudha Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Narayana Stotram
- Sudharshana Ashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01