Subrahmanya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram
Subrahmanya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram
subrahmaNya bhujaGga prayAta stotram
bhaje'haM kumAraM bhavAnIkumAraM
galollAsihAraM namatsadvihAram |
ripustomapAraM nRsiMhAvatAraM
sadAnirvikAraM guhaM nirvicAram || 1 ||
namAmIzaputraM japAzoNagAtraM
surArAtizatruM ravIndvagninetram |
mahAbarhipatraM zivAsyAbjamitraM
prabhAsvatkalatraM purANaM pavitram || 2 ||
anekArkakoTi-prabhAvajjvalaM taM
manohAri mANikya bhUSojjvalaM tam |
zritAnAmabhISTaM nizAntaM nitAntaM
bhaje SaNmukhaM taM zaraccandrakAntam || 3 ||
kRpAvAri kallolabhAsvatkaTAkSaM
virAjanmanohAri zoNAmbujAkSam |
prayogapradAnapravAhaikadakSaM
bhaje kAntikAntaM parastomarakSam || 4 ||
sukastUrisindUrabhAsvallalATaM
dayApUrNacittaM mahAdevaputram |
ravIndUllasadratnarAjatkirITaM
bhaje krIDitAkAza gaGgAdrikUTam || 5 ||
sukundaprasUnAvalIzobhitAGgaM
zaratpUrNacandraprabhAkAntikAntam |
zirISaprasUnAbhirAmaM bhavantaM
bhaje devasenApatiM vallabhaM tam || 6 ||
sulAvaNyasatsUryakoTipratIkaM
prabhuM tArakAriM dviSaDbAhumIzam |
nijAGkaprabhAdivyamAnApadIzaM
bhaje pArvatIprANaputraM sukezam || 7 ||
ajaM sarvalokapriyaM lokanAthaM
guhaM zUrapadmAdidambholidhAram |
sucAruM sunAsApuTaM saccaritraM
bhaje kArtikeyaM sadA bAhuleyam || 8 ||
zarAraNyasambhUtamindrAdivandyaM
dviSaDbAhusaGkhyAyudhazreNiramyam |
marutsArathiM kukkuTezaM suketuM
bhaje yogihRtpadmamadhyAdhivAsam || 9 ||
viriJcIndravallIza devezamukhyaM
prazastAmarastomasaMstUyamAnam |
diza tvaM dayAlo zriyaM nizcalAM me
vinA tvAM gatiH kA prabho me prasIda || 10 ||
padAmbhojasevA samAyAtabRndA-
rakazreNikoTIrabhAsvallalATam |
kalatrollasatpArzvayugmaM vareNyaM
bhaje devamAdyantahInaprabhAvam || 11 ||
bhavAmbhodhimadhye taraGge patantaM
prabho mAM sadA pUrNadRSTyA samIkSya |
bhavadbhaktinAvoddhara tvaM dayAlo
sugatyantaraM nAsti deva prasIda || 12 ||
gale ratnabhUSaM tanau maJjuveSaM
kare jJAnazaktiM darasmeramAsye |
kaTinyastapANiM zikhisthaM kumAraM
bhaje'haM guhAdanyadevaM na manye || 13 ||
dayAhInacittaM paradrohapAtraM
sadA pApazIlaM gurorbhaktihInam |
ananyAvalambaM bhavannetrapAtraM
kRpAzIla mAM bho pavitraM kuru tvam || 14 ||
mahAsena gAGgeya vallIsahAya
prabho tArakAre SaDAsyAmareza |
sadA pAyasAnnapradAtarguheti
smariSyAmi bhaktyA sadAhaM vibho tvAm || 15 ||
pratApasya bAho namadvIrabAho
prabho kArtikeyeSTakAmapradeti |
yadA ye paThante bhavantaM tadevaM
prasannastu teSAM bahuzrIM dadAsi || 16 ||
apArAtidAridryavArAzimadhye
bhramantaM janagrAhapUrNe nitAntam |
mahAsena mAmuddhara tvaM kaTAkSA-
valokena kiJcitprasIda prasIda || 17 ||
sthirAM dehi bhaktiM bhavatpAdapadme
zriyaM nizcalAM dehi mahyaM kumAra |
guhaM candratAraM suvaMzAbhivRddhiM
kuru tvaM prabho me manaH kalpasAlaH || 18 ||
namaste namaste mahAzaktipANe
namaste namaste lasadvajrapANe |
namaste namaste kaTinyastapANe
namaste namaste sadAbhISTapANe || 19 ||
namaste namaste mahAzaktidhArin
namaste surANAM mahAsaukhyadAyin |
namaste sadA kukkuTezAkhyaka tvaM
samastAparAdhaM vibho me kSamasva || 20 ||
kumArAtparaM karmayogaM na jAne
kumArAtparaM karmazIlaM na jAne |
ya eko munInAM hRdabjAdhivAsaH
zivAGkaM samAruhya satpIThakalpam || 21 ||
viriJcAya mantropadezaM cakAra
pramodena so'yaM tanotu zriyaM me |
yamAhuH paraM veda zUreSu mukhyaM
sadA yasya zaktyA jagatbhItabhItA || 22 ||
yamAzritya devAH sthiraM svargapAlAH
sadoGkArarUpaM cidAnandamIDe |
guhastotrametat kRtaM tArakAre
bhujaGgaprayAtena hRdyena kAntam || 23 ||
janA ye paThante mahAbhaktiyuktAH
pramodena sAyaM prabhAte vizeSaH |
na janmarkSayoge yadA te rudAntA
manovAJchitAn sarvakAmAn labhante || 23 ||
iti zrI subrahmaNya bhujaGga prayAta stotram |
About This Stotram
Subrahmanya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram
Sanskrit Title: सुब्रह्मण्य भुजङ्ग प्रयात स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is highly significant for its devotional content and the specific meter it employs, Bhujanga Prayata. The Bhujanga Prayata meter, characterized by its rapid and undulating rhythm, is said to evoke the serpentine movements of the divine serpent god, Kartikeya (Subrahmanya). The verses poetically describe the various attributes, forms, and divine exploits of Lord Subrahmanya, including his parentage (son of Shiva and Parvati), his divine weapons, his mount (peacock), and his role as the commander of the celestial armies. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke the blessings of Lord Subrahmanya, leading to the eradication of negative forces, attainment of courage, wisdom, and ultimately, spiritual liberation. The name 'Bhujanga Prayata' itself translates to 'serpent moving,' metaphorically representing the swift and powerful grace of the deity that overcomes all impediments.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Subrahmanya |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 24 |
| Origin | The Subrahmanya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram is not found within the major Puranas or Upanishads. It is a standalone devotional hymn, likely composed by a devotee or a saint as an expression of love and adoration for Lord Subrahmanya. Its composition date is uncertain, but it belongs to the tradition of Sanskrit devotional literature that flourished over centuries in India, aiming to glorify specific deities and facilitate spiritual connection through poetic verses. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes obstacles and enemies
- Grants victory and success
- Bestows spiritual knowledge and wisdom
- Purifies the mind and soul
- Fosters devotion and divine grace
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during Skanda Shasthi, Krittika Nakshatra, or any day dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya. It can also be recited during times of distress or when seeking victory over challenges.
Historical Context
The stotram is a product of the rich tradition of Sanskrit devotional poetry that flourished in India for centuries. While the exact historical period of its composition is unknown, it likely emerged during a time when the worship of Lord Subrahmanya (also known as Kartikeya, Murugan, Skanda) was widespread. The use of the Bhujanga Prayata meter suggests a learned composer with a strong command of Sanskrit prosody. Such hymns were often composed by ascetics, scholars, or ardent devotees to popularize the worship of a particular deity and to provide a structured means for meditation and prayer. The stotram reflects the theological understanding and devotional practices prevalent in the traditions that venerate Lord Subrahmanya.
Alternate Names
- Subrahmanya Ashtakam (though it has 24 verses, sometimes referred to broadly)
- Kartikeya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Skanda Shasthi Kavacham
- Subrahmanya Ashtakam
- Kartikeya Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01