Subrahmanya Pancha Ratna Stotram
Subrahmanya Pancha Ratna Stotram
सुब्रह्मण्य पञ्च रत्न स्तोत्रम्
षडाननं चन्दनलेपिताङ्गं महोरसं दिव्यमयूरवाहनम् ।
रुद्रस्यसूनुं सुरलोकनाथं ब्रह्मण्यदेवं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 1 ॥
जाज्वल्यमानं सुरवृन्दवन्द्यं कुमार धारातट मन्दिरस्थम् ।
कन्दर्परूपं कमनीयगात्रं ब्रह्मण्यदेवं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 2 ॥
द्विषड्भुजं द्वादशदिव्यनेत्रं त्रयीतनुं शूलमसी दधानम् ।
शेषावतारं कमनीयरूपं ब्रह्मण्यदेवं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 3 ॥
सुरारिघोराहवशोभमानं सुरोत्तमं शक्तिधरं कुमारम् ।
सुधार शक्त्यायुध शोभिहस्तं ब्रह्मण्यदेवं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 4 ॥
इष्टार्थसिद्धिप्रदमीशपुत्रं इष्टान्नदं भूसुरकामधेनुम् ।
गङ्गोद्भवं सर्वजनानुकूलं ब्रह्मण्यदेवं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 5 ॥
यः श्लोकपञ्चमिदं पठतीह भक्त्या
ब्रह्मण्यदेव विनिवेशित मानसः सन् ।
प्राप्नोति भोगमखिलं भुवि यद्यदिष्टम्
अन्ते स गच्छति मुदा गुहसाम्यमेव ॥
About This Stotram
Subrahmanya Pancha Ratna Stotram
Sanskrit Title: सुब्रह्मण्य पञ्च रत्न स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Subrahmanya Pancha Ratna Stotram is significant for its concise yet potent invocation of Lord Subrahmanya. Each of the five verses (ratnas or jewels) highlights distinct attributes and forms of the deity, such as his six faces (षडाननं), his association with divine weapons, his role as the son of Shiva (रुद्रस्यसूनुं), and his divine vehicle, the peacock (मयूरवाहनम्). Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke the powerful energies of Lord Subrahmanya, who is the commander of the celestial armies and the dispeller of ignorance and evil. The name 'Pancha Ratna' itself suggests that the stotram is considered a precious collection of five gems of devotion, offering immense spiritual benefit to the sincere devotee. It serves as a powerful tool for meditation, concentration, and seeking divine intervention in worldly and spiritual matters.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Subrahmanya |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 5 |
| Origin | The Subrahmanya Pancha Ratna Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (also known as Kartikeya, Murugan, Skanda). While its precise scriptural origin is not definitively stated in the provided information, it is a popular stotram found in collections of Hindu devotional literature. Pancha Ratna Stotrams, meaning 'five jewel hymns', are typically composed of five verses, each extolling the virtues and glories of the deity. These are often composed by learned scholars and devotees to offer concentrated praise and seek the deity's blessings. The stotram's composition date is uncertain, but it belongs to the tradition of Sanskrit devotional poetry. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of spiritual merit
- Removal of obstacles
- Protection from negative energies
- Fulfillment of desires
- Divine grace and blessings of Lord Subrahmanya
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, Tuesdays (associated with Lord Subrahmanya), during Skanda Shashti festival, or whenever one seeks strength, courage, and victory over obstacles.
Historical Context
The Subrahmanya Pancha Ratna Stotram is part of the rich tradition of Sanskrit devotional literature in Hinduism. While the specific author and exact period of composition are unknown, stotrams like this were commonly composed by learned Brahmins and ascetics who were deeply devoted to specific deities. The tradition of composing 'Pancha Ratna' hymns is found for various deities, aiming to encapsulate the essence of the deity's glory in five verses. The stotram reflects the widespread worship of Lord Subrahmanya across India, particularly in South India where he is revered as Murugan. The language and meter used are typical of classical Sanskrit devotional poetry.
Alternate Names
- Subrahmanya Pancharatnam
- Kartikeya Pancha Ratna Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Skanda Shashti Kavacham
- Subrahmanya Bhujanga Stotram
- Shanmukha Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01