Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
subrahmaṇya aṣṭottara śata nāmāvali
oṃ skandāya namaḥ
oṃ guhāya namaḥ
oṃ ṣaṇmukhāya namaḥ
oṃ phālanetrasutāya namaḥ
oṃ prabhave namaḥ
oṃ piṅgalāya namaḥ
oṃ kṛttikāsūnave namaḥ
oṃ śikhivāhāya namaḥ
oṃ dviṣaḍbhujāya namaḥ
oṃ dviṣaṇṇetrāya namaḥ (10)
oṃ śaktidharāya namaḥ
oṃ piśitāśa prabhañjanāya namaḥ
oṃ tārakāsura saṃhāriṇe namaḥ
oṃ rakṣobalavimardanāya namaḥ
oṃ mattāya namaḥ
oṃ pramattāya namaḥ
oṃ unmattāya namaḥ
oṃ surasainya surakṣakāya namaḥ
oṃ devasenāpataye namaḥ
oṃ prājñāya namaḥ (20)
oṃ kṛpālave namaḥ
oṃ bhaktavatsalāya namaḥ
oṃ umāsutāya namaḥ
oṃ śaktidharāya namaḥ
oṃ kumārāya namaḥ
oṃ krauñcadāraṇāya namaḥ
oṃ senānye namaḥ
oṃ agnijanmane namaḥ
oṃ viśākhāya namaḥ
oṃ śaṅkarātmajāya namaḥ (30)
oṃ śivasvāmine namaḥ
oṃ gaṇa svāmine namaḥ
oṃ sarvasvāmine namaḥ
oṃ sanātanāya namaḥ
oṃ anantaśaktaye namaḥ
oṃ akṣobhyāya namaḥ
oṃ pārvatīpriyanandanāya namaḥ
oṃ gaṅgāsutāya namaḥ
oṃ śarodbhūtāya namaḥ
oṃ āhūtāya namaḥ (40)
oṃ pāvakātmajāya namaḥ
oṃ jṛmbhāya namaḥ
oṃ prajṛmbhāya namaḥ
oṃ ujjṛmbhāya namaḥ
oṃ kamalāsana saṃstutāya namaḥ
oṃ ekavarṇāya namaḥ
oṃ dvivarṇāya namaḥ
oṃ trivarṇāya namaḥ
oṃ sumanoharāya namaḥ
oṃ caturvarṇāya namaḥ (50)
oṃ pañcavarṇāya namaḥ
oṃ prajāpataye namaḥ
oṃ ahaspataye namaḥ
oṃ agnigarbhāya namaḥ
oṃ śamīgarbhāya namaḥ
oṃ viśvaretase namaḥ
oṃ surārighne namaḥ
oṃ haridvarṇāya namaḥ
oṃ śubhakarāya namaḥ
oṃ paṭave namaḥ (60)
oṃ vaṭuveṣabhṛte namaḥ
oṃ pūṣṇe namaḥ
oṃ gabhastaye namaḥ
oṃ gahanāya namaḥ
oṃ candravarṇāya namaḥ
oṃ kalādharāya namaḥ
oṃ māyādharāya namaḥ
oṃ mahāmāyine namaḥ
oṃ kaivalyāya namaḥ
oṃ śaṅkarātmajāya namaḥ (70)
oṃ viśvayonaye namaḥ
oṃ ameyātmane namaḥ
oṃ tejonidhaye namaḥ
oṃ anāmayāya namaḥ
oṃ parameṣṭhine namaḥ
oṃ parasmai brahmaṇe namaḥ
oṃ vedagarbhāya namaḥ
oṃ virāṭsutāya namaḥ
oṃ pulindakanyābhartre namaḥ
oṃ mahāsārasvatāvṛtāya namaḥ (80)
oṃ āśritākhiladātre namaḥ
oṃ coraghnāya namaḥ
oṃ roganāśanāya namaḥ
oṃ anantamūrtaye namaḥ
oṃ ānandāya namaḥ
oṃ śikhiṇḍikṛta ketanāya namaḥ
oṃ ḍambhāya namaḥ
oṃ paramaḍambhāya namaḥ
oṃ mahāḍambhāya namaḥ
oṃ vṛṣākapaye namaḥ (90)
oṃ kāraṇopāttadehāya namaḥ
oṃ kāraṇātītavigrahāya namaḥ
oṃ anīśvarāya namaḥ
oṃ amṛtāya namaḥ
oṃ prāṇāya namaḥ
oṃ prāṇāyāmaparāyaṇāya namaḥ
oṃ viruddhahantre namaḥ
oṃ vīraghnāya namaḥ
oṃ raktaśyāmagalāya namaḥ
oṃ subrahmaṇyāya namaḥ (100)
oṃ guhāya namaḥ
oṃ prītāya namaḥ
oṃ brāhmaṇyāya namaḥ
oṃ brāhmaṇapriyāya namaḥ
oṃ vaṃśavṛddhikarāya namaḥ
oṃ vedāya namaḥ
oṃ vedyāya namaḥ
oṃ akṣayaphalapradāya namaḥ (108)
iti śrīsubrahmaṇyāṣṭottaraśatanāmāvaliḥ samāptā
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About This Stotram
Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: सुब्रह्मण्य अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali is highly significant for devotees of Lord Subrahmanya. Lord Subrahmanya is revered as the commander-in-chief of the celestial armies, the god of war, wisdom, and victory. Reciting these 108 names is a powerful form of worship that invokes the benevolent presence and blessings of the deity. Each name in the namavali highlights a specific attribute, deed, or epithet of Lord Subrahmanya, such as 'Skandaya Namah' (Salutations to Skanda), 'Guhaya Namah' (Salutations to Guha, the hidden one), 'Shanmukhaya Namah' (Salutations to the six-faced one), 'Shaktidharaya Namah' (Salutations to the wielder of the Shakti weapon), and 'Tarakasura Samharine Namah' (Salutations to the destroyer of Tarakasura). By meditating on and chanting these names, devotees aim to connect with the divine energy of Subrahmanya, seeking his guidance, protection, and blessings for overcoming challenges, achieving victory, and progressing on their spiritual path. It is believed to purify the mind, foster devotion, and bestow inner strength and clarity.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Subrahmanya |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Murugan). Ashtottara Sata Namavali literally translates to '108 names'. These namavalis are a common form of devotional literature in Hinduism, where a deity is invoked and praised through a list of 108 names, each followed by 'Namah' (meaning 'salutations' or 'obeisance'). While the exact origin of this specific namavali is not definitively documented in ancient scriptures, it is part of the vast tradition of stotra literature that has evolved over centuries to facilitate devotion and connect devotees with the divine. Such namavalis are often compiled by learned scholars and devotees based on the attributes, epithets, and Puranic accounts of the deity. The provided text snippet indicates it is part of a collection of spiritual and devotional literature, suggesting it's a widely accepted and recited hymn within the devotional traditions of Lord Subrahmanya. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removal of obstacles and impediments
- Attainment of courage and strength
- Protection from negative energies and enemies
- Success in endeavors and undertakings
- Spiritual growth and divine grace
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during Skanda Shasti festival, Tuesdays, and Saturdays are considered auspicious times for reciting this namavali. It can also be recited whenever one seeks strength, courage, or victory.
Historical Context
The worship of Lord Subrahmanya has ancient roots, with references found in Vedic literature and later elaborated in the Puranas, particularly the Skanda Purana. The tradition of composing Ashtottara Sata Namavalis is an integral part of Hindu devotional practices, which gained prominence over centuries as a accessible and effective means of worship. While the exact historical period of the compilation of this specific Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali is unknown, it belongs to the vast corpus of stotra literature that flourished during the medieval period and continues to be practiced today. The compilation likely stems from the desire of devotees and scholars to encapsulate the essence of the deity's glory and power into a structured and easily repeatable format for congregational and individual worship. The mention of 'Vedic Tithi' as a source suggests its connection to traditional Vedic knowledge and practices.
Alternate Names
- Subramanya 108 Names
- Kartikeya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
- Skanda Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Related Stotrams
- Subrahmanya Bhujanga Stotram
- Skanda Shasti Kavasam
- Subrahmanya Trisathi Namavali
Last Updated: 2025-12-01