Subrahmanya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram
Subrahmanya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram
Subrahmanya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram
subrahmaNya bhuja~Nga prayAta stotram
bhaje.ahaM kumAraM bhavAnIkumAraM
galollAsihAraM namatsadvihAram |
ripustomapAraM nRRisiMhAvatAraM
sadAnirvikAraM guhaM nirvichAram || 1 ||
namAmIshaputraM japAshoNagAtraM
surArAtishatruM ravIndvagninetram |
mahAbarhipatraM shivAsyAbjamitraM
prabhAsvatkalatraM purANaM pavitram || 2 ||
anekArkakoTi-prabhAvajjvalaM taM
manohAri mANikya bhUShojjvalaM tam |
shritAnAmabhIShTaM nishAntaM nitAntaM
bhaje ShaNmukhaM taM sharachchandrakAntam || 3 ||
kRRipAvAri kallolabhAsvatkaTAkShaM
virAjanmanohAri shoNAmbujAkSham |
prayogapradAnapravAhaikadakShaM
bhaje kAntikAntaM parastomarakSham || 4 ||
sukastUrisindUrabhAsvallalATaM
dayApUrNachittaM mahAdevaputram |
ravIndUllasadratnarAjatkirITaM
bhaje krIDitAkAsha ga~NgAdrikUTam || 5 ||
sukundaprasUnAvalIshobhitA~NgaM
sharatpUrNachandraprabhAkAntikAntam |
shirIShaprasUnAbhirAmaM bhavantaM
bhaje devasenApatiM vallabhaM tam || 6 ||
sulAvaNyasatsUryakoTipratIkaM
prabhuM tArakAriM dviShaDbAhumIsham |
nijA~NkaprabhAdivyamAnApadIshaM
bhaje pArvatIprANaputraM sukesham || 7 ||
ajaM sarvalokapriyaM lokanAthaM
guhaM shUrapadmAdidambholidhAram |
suchAruM sunAsApuTaM sachcharitraM
bhaje kArtikeyaM sadA bAhuleyam || 8 ||
sharAraNyasambhUtamindrAdivandyaM
dviShaDbAhusa~NkhyAyudhashreNiramyam |
marutsArathiM kukkuTeshaM suketuM
bhaje yogihRRitpadmamadhyAdhivAsam || 9 ||
viri~nchIndravallIsha deveshamukhyaM
prashastAmarastomasaMstUyamAnam |
disha tvaM dayAlo shriyaM nishchalAM me
vinA tvAM gatiH kA prabho me prasIda || 10 ||
padAmbhojasevA samAyAtabRRindA-
rakashreNikoTIrabhAsvallalATam |
kalatrollasatpArshvayugmaM vareNyaM
bhaje devamAdyantahInaprabhAvam || 11 ||
bhavAmbhodhimadhye tara~Nge patantaM
prabho mAM sadA pUrNadRRiShTyA samIkShya |
bhavadbhaktinAvoddhara tvaM dayAlo
sugatyantaraM nAsti deva prasIda || 12 ||
gale ratnabhUShaM tanau ma~njuveShaM
kare j~nAnashaktiM darasmeramAsye |
kaTinyastapANiM shikhisthaM kumAraM
bhaje.ahaM guhAdanyadevaM na manye || 13 ||
dayAhInachittaM paradrohapAtraM
sadA pApashIlaM gurorbhaktihInam |
ananyAvalambaM bhavannetrapAtraM
kRRipAshIla mAM bho pavitraM kuru tvam || 14 ||
mahAsena gA~Ngeya vallIsahAya
prabho tArakAre ShaDAsyAmaresha |
sadA pAyasAnnapradAtarguheti
smariShyAmi bhaktyA sadAhaM vibho tvAm || 15 ||
pratApasya bAho namadvIrabAho
prabho kArtikeyeShTakAmapradeti |
yadA ye paThante bhavantaM tadevaM
prasannastu teShAM bahushrIM dadAsi || 16 ||
apArAtidAridryavArAshimadhye
bhramantaM janagrAhapUrNe nitAntam |
mahAsena mAmuddhara tvaM kaTAkShA-
valokena ki~nchitprasIda prasIda || 17 ||
sthirAM dehi bhaktiM bhavatpAdapadme
shriyaM nishchalAM dehi mahyaM kumAra |
guhaM chandratAraM suvaMshAbhivRRiddhiM
kuru tvaM prabho me manaH kalpasAlaH || 18 ||
namaste namaste mahAshaktipANe
namaste namaste lasadvajrapANe |
namaste namaste kaTinyastapANe
namaste namaste sadAbhIShTapANe || 19 ||
namaste namaste mahAshaktidhArin
namaste surANAM mahAsaukhyadAyin |
namaste sadA kukkuTeshAkhyaka tvaM
samastAparAdhaM vibho me kShamasva || 20 ||
kumArAtparaM karmayogaM na jAne
kumArAtparaM karmashIlaM na jAne |
ya eko munInAM hRRidabjAdhivAsaH
shivA~NkaM samAruhya satpIThakalpam || 21 ||
viri~nchAya mantropadeshaM chakAra
pramodena so.ayaM tanotu shriyaM me |
yamAhuH paraM veda shUreShu mukhyaM
sadA yasya shaktyA jagatbhItabhItA || 22 ||
yamAshritya devAH sthiraM svargapAlAH
sado~NkArarUpaM chidAnandamIDe |
guhastotrametat kRRitaM tArakAre
bhuja~NgaprayAtena hRRidyena kAntam || 23 ||
janA ye paThante mahAbhaktiyuktAH
pramodena sAyaM prabhAte visheShaH |
na janmarkShayoge yadA te rudAntA
manovA~nChitAn sarvakAmAn labhante || 23 ||
iti shrI subrahmaNya bhuja~Nga 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