Sri Subramanya Dhandakam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is initiated from the eyes of Lord Hara, he is instigated from Agni, he is appeared in sacred pond Sharavana, he is Shashtikumara, he is Gangeya who is virtuous son of sacred river Ganga, he entices the heart of Goddess Gauri, he is Skandhamoorthi who dwells on the highest peaks of  Mount Himachala, he is younger brother to elephant faced Lord Ganesha, he revealed the knowledge of Pranava to Esha, thus he assumed the form of supreme preceptor.

I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Subramanya who has the brilliance of thousands and millions of Adithya, he have attractive six faces that spreads intense luster, he resides in the lotus like heart of passionate worshiper, he enlightens the soul with the knowledge of Athman, he is dearest son of Goddess Sri Parvathi, he is worshiped by Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he resides in the intellect of passionate worshiper, he takes immense pleasure in exploring through mountain peaks, he is worshiped by Padma, Rama and Vani, he takes immense joy in the caress of lotus like hands of Goddess Uma, he is most charming, he is gorgeous with  most attractive limbs.

I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is devoid of Thamasic nature, desire, ego, pride, jealousy, wrathfulness etc.. Whose lotus feet is worshiped by ardent devotees, he has attractive limbs, he destroyed the demons Tharakasura, Simhamukha, Shoorapadma, Krauncha etc.. he crushed the pride of Lord Bhrama, he is affectionately brought up by six pious female Karthika, he is worshiped by illustrious Rishis, Sages and Maharishi Narada, his lotus feet are always remembered by his passionate devotees, he symbolizes ocean of mercy, he is closest associate of distressed people, he is easily attainable to pious and remains remote to people who are immersed in worldly desires, he has most pleasing disposition.

I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Subramanya who dwells as soul in living beings and he represents the non-living, he symbolizes nourishment to living beings, he is pure, he is devoid of properties, he is absolute truth, he have six faces, he has beautiful smile resembles to fully blossomed lotus flower, he dwells in the middle of divine Shadchakra, he resides in the lotus like heart of worshiper, he is the protector of Lord Indhra and deities, he is the destroyer of haughty Dhaithyas, he showers fleeting look of compassion on his ardent devotees, he has twelve beautiful eyes, he is decked in magnificent crown on his head, his lotus like face has great effulgence, he is decked in marvelous earrings that spreads intense luster of twelve Adithyas, he is adorned in garlands made of Kadamba flowers.

I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Subramanya who have broad and wide chest, his twelve arms are decorated in armlets and bangles of precious yellow metal, he has the appearance of Parashakthi, he is wielded in powerful weapon spear/Shakthi, his lotus feet are venerated by Lord Bhrama and deities, he symbolizes  Pranava ‘Om’, he has peacock as celestial vehicle, he is extremely valorous in battle field, he carries majestic flag that has the symbol of rooster, he has everlasting youth, he has most attractive physical features, he resides in the heart of righteous/pious, he is supremely gorgeous, he showers abundance of happiness to his worshiper, he is the destroyer of wicked people, he eradicates miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he is ocean of mercy.

I shall repeatedly take refuge at the lotus feet of Lord Subramanya who is the destroyer of worldly desires, I shall repeatedly take refuge at the lotus feet of Lord Subramanya who is the protector of distressed people, he eradicates the evil effects of Kali era, he is Karthikeya who showers gaze of compassion, I shall take refuge at the lotus feet of Guha who is the ultimate resting place and safest heaven for the distressed people, his lotus feet are the only shelter place for humans.

I shall repeatedly prostrate before Shadanana who has six attractive faces, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Guha, I shall repeatedly prostrate before the lotus feet of Skandha, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Shakthihastha who is wielded in powerful spear/Shakthi, kindly protect us, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Gireesha who resides on the mountain peaks and he eradicates severe sins of the worshiper, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Suresha who is  eminent and he is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Lord Subramanya and earnestly pray to forgive me for all the sins committed.

| Om Sri  Haranethrothbhava Agniswaroopa Sharavanasambhava Shashtikumara  Gangasuputhra Gangeya Gaurihridhayakarshitha Skandhamoorthe  Himachalanivasa Ibhasmukhasodhara Eshopadhesha Sadhgurumoorthe Namasthe Namasthe Namasthe ||

| Bhaskarakodilavanya Shamukha Thejovikasa Bhakthahridhayakamalavasa Athmaprakasha Parvathinandhana Padmothbhavathivandhana Bhakthamanochinthana Bharatha Padma Ramavanisevitha Umakarakamalalalana Sukumara Sundharashobhithanga: ||

| Thamadhigunadosha Vivarjjitha Dasajanarchitha Padhapangeruha Mohananga Tharaka Simhamukha Soorapadma Kraunchasuradhi Mardhana Garvitha Bhrama Shikshana Karthikeya  Naradhadhimuniganarchitha  Charanaravindha Smaratha Dhayasindho Dheenabhando Bahirmukhadhi Dhooradhurllabha Antharmukhadhi Sulabhadharshana Sulavanyamoorthe ||

| Nikhilacharacharathmaka Nithyaposhaka Nirmala Gunarahitha Sathyakeerthe  Shanmukha Kamalavikasithamandhahasa Shadchakramadhyanivasa Bhakthahridhayavasa Indhradhidevarakshana Krooradhaithyashikshana Ishtajana Karunakadakshana Dhvishannethra Shadkireetashobhitha Mukharavindha Dhvadhashadhithyaprakasha Karnakundala Kadhambamalashobhitha ||

|Vishalavakshasthala Kadakakankanalamkritha Dhivshadbahum  Parashakthiswaroopa Shakthihastha Bhramadhideva Vandhitha Charanaravindha Pranavaswaroopa Mayooravahana Parakramaprakatitha Kukkudadhvaja Nithyayauvana Athisundaranga Nirmalahridhayavasa Athimohana Ishtajananandha Dhushtabhayankara Kashtanivarana Karunasamudhra ||

| Abhayam Abhayam Arthinivarana ! Sharanam Sharanam Sadhusamrakshana ! Kalidhoshanashanam Karunakataksham Karthikeyam Guham Sharanamprapadhye |  Dheenamsagaro Gathir Manushanamgathir Subramanyor  Dhivya Charanaravindham ||

| Namasthe Namasthe  Shadananaya Thubhyam ! Namasthe Namasthe  Guhanam Thubhyam ! Namasthe Namasthe Skandha Charanaravindham ! Namasthe Sadha Raksha Mam Shakthihastham !  Namasthe Mahapapanasham Gireesham ! Namasthe Mayooradhiroodam Suresham !  Namasthe Samasthaparadham  Kshamasva ! Namasthe Namasthe Namasthe Namasthe  ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Subramanya Kavacham – Skandha Puranam - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Subramanya Kavacham/sacred armor of Lord Subramanya was composed by Rishi Agasthya, it has Anushtup as Chandhas, presiding deity is Lord Subramanya,  Sam as Beejam, Svaha as Shakthi, Sa: as keelakam, it is recited to please Lord Subramanya.

|| Karanyasa: ||

I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who has golden complexion/Hiranyashareera and  offer humble salutation with my thumb finger, I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is wielded in powerful bow and arrows of sugar cane stem/Ikshu Dhanurdhara and I shall offer humble salutation with my index finger,  I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is initiated from the sacred pond of Sharavana/Sharavanabhavaya and I shall offer humble salutation with my middle finger, I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacocok/Shikhivahanaya and I shall offer humble salutation with my ring finger, I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is wielded in powerful spear on his hand /Shakthihastha and I shall offer humble salutation with my little finger, I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who eradicates all kinds of perils and sorrows of worshiper/Sakaladhurithamochana, and I shall offer humble salutation with my palm and the back of palm, follows Hridhayadhinyasa.

|| Dhyanam ||

 I shall meditate upon Lord Subramanya who is initiated from the sacred pond Sharavana, he is the son of Esha, he is wielded in various weapons, he is decked in magnificent golden earrings, he has six attractive faces, his eyes has the resemblance to  blue lotus flower.

Sage Agasthya speaks “The sacred armor of Skandha is capable to protect from all the perils, it was previously narrated by Pinaki/Lord Shiva to Lord Bhrama, later I have come to know.  Oh! Naradha, carefully listen to these sacred verses which are highly propitious and beloved to all creatures, recitation of these sacred hymns will remove all the sins of the worshiper and fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, it is highly auspicious and it  symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, sacred armor of Skandha is capable to eradicate all kinds of illnesses, troubles from evil spirits  with the rememberance of Lord Subramanya, it should be recited with utmost faith and devotion, it will eradicate the all the sufferings of poverty, worshiper will get all the richness, pleasures and long life with the grace of Lord Skandha.”

“I shall earnestly pray to Lord Kumara who is youthful to protect my tuft/Shikha, I shall earnestly pray to Karthikeya who is the son of Krithika to protect my head/Shirass, I shall earnestly pray to Parvathisutha who is the son of Goddess Parvathi to protect my forehead/Lalata, I shall earnestly pray to Vishaka/skandha born under the constellation  Vishakha to protect my eyebrows/Bhruyugam, I shall earnestly pray to Kraunchabhedhi who crushed the pride of Mount Krauncha to protect my eyes/lochanam, I shall earnestly pray to Shikhivahana who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock to protect my nose/Nasa, I shall earnestly pray to Shakthidhara who is wielded in powerful weapon spear to protect my ears/Karnnam, I shall earnestly pray to Shadanana who has six faces to protect the root of ears/Karnnamoolam, I shall earnestly pray to Mahasena who have huge army of warriors to protect my cheekbones/Gandayugmam, I shall earnestly pray to Tharakanthaka who is the destroyer of demon Tharakasura to protect my cheeks/Kapolam, I shall earnestly pray to Senani who is mighty warrior to protect my lips/Oushtam, I shall earnestly pray to Shikhivahana who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock to protect my taste buds/Rasanam, I shall earnestly pray to Kalanidhi who symbolizes all kinds of art forms to protect my palate/Thalu, I shall earnestly pray to  Devashikhamani who represents precious jewel adorn on the head of deities to protect my line of teeth/Dhantha, I shall earnestly pray to Gangeya who is the son of sacred Ganga to protect my chin/chibuka, I shall earenestly pray to Sharothbhava who is initiated from sacred pond to protect my face/Mukham, I shall earnestly pray to Harasutha who is the son of Lord Hara to protect my jaw/hanu, I shall earnestly pray to Karunyavaridhi who symbolizes ocean of mercy to protect my neck/Kandam, I shall earnestly pray to Umasutha who is the son of Goddess Uma to protect my back portion of shoulders/Skandha, I shall earenestly pray to Bahuleya who is powerful as bull to protect my arms/Bhujadhvayam, I shall earnestly pray to Bhavedhbhava who symbolizes prosperity to protect my hands/bahu, I shall earnestly pray to  Mahoraga who symbolizes great serpent to protect my bosom/Sthanam, I shall earnestly pray to Jagathvibhu who is the source of Universe and its living being to protect middle part of the body/Madhye, I shall earenestly pray to Dhvadhashalochana who has twelve eyes to protect my navel/nabhi, I shall earnestly pray to Dhvishadbhuja who has twelve arms to protect my waist lane/Kadim, I shall earnestly pray to Gangasutha who is the son of sacred Ganga to protect my reproductive organ/guhyam,  I shall earenetly pray to Jahnavisutha who is the son of Jahnavi/Ganga to protect my hip/Jaghanam, I shall earnestly pray to Paranthapa who is the destroyer of foes to protect my back portion/Prishtabhagam, I shall earnestly pray to Umaputhra who is the son of Goddess Uma to protect my thighs/ooru, I shall earnestly pray to Jagadhdhara who is the protector of Universe  to protect my knees/Januyugmam, I shall earnestly pray to Jagathpoojya who is venerated by the whole of the Universe to protect my calves/Jangha, I shall earenestly pray to Mahabala who is mighty Lord to protect my ankles/Gulpham, I shall earnestly pray to Paramjyothi who has supreme radiance to protect my feet/Padham, I shall earnestly pray to Kukkudadhvaja who carries majestic flag that has the symbol of Kukkuda/rooster, to protect all my limbs/Sarvangam, I shall earnestly pray to Mahodhara who is powerful to protect from the upper regions of mine/Ooordhvam, I shall earnestly pray to Shankari who is born from Agni to protect from the below regions of mine/Adhastha, I shall earnestly pray to Shathrugna who is the destroyer of enemies to protect from two sides/Parshvam,  I shall earnestly pray to Shashvatha who is eternal to protect me always, I shall earnestly pray to Parmbhrama who is absolute bhramam to protect in the early hours of dawn/Pratha:, I shall earnestly pray to Yuddhakaushala who is extremely skillful in the battlefields to protect me in the hours of afternoons/Madhyahnam, I shall earnestly pray to Guha to protect me in the hours of Aparahnam/finishing hours  of the day, I shall earnestly pray to Dhaithyanthaka who is the destroyer of Dhaithyas to protect in the night hours/Rathri, I shall earnestly pray to Thrikalajja who is the knower of past, present and future to protect during Thrisandhya/confluence of day and night, dawn and noon, noon and dusk, I shall earnestly pray to Arindhama who is victorious to protect in each intervals, I shall earnestly pray to Gadgi who is wielded in powerful Gadgam to protect from outwards, I shall earnestly pray to  Kriththikasutha who is the son of Kriththika to protect me while sitting/leaning, distressed, I shall eaernestly pray to Pramadhadheesha who symbolizes permanent bliss to protect me while travelling, I shall earnestly pray to Pashabhrith who is wielded in powerful Pasha/noose to protect me while residing in various places, I shall earnestly pray to Shoora who is extremely valorous to protect me while sleeping /lying down, I shall earnestly pray to Shoorajith who is conqueror of enemies/triumphant to protect me on the street ways, I shall earnestly pray to Vajradhara who is wielded in weapons made of Vajra to protect me in dense wood, I shall earnestly pray to Vatu who is youthful to protect me always.”

Agasthya continues “ The sacred armor of Lord Subramanya  is capable to provide Dharma/righteousness, Arththa/wealth, Kama/desires and Moksha/liberation from repeated births, it is  superior among the sacred hymns and it was always remained highly confidential among the deities, it eradicates all kinds of illnesses, it removes even the incurable illnesses too, it provides abundance of meritorious rewards, it is divine which could provide all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, recitation of these sacred hymns  of Vajrapancharam could provide auspiciousness to worshiper at all times, and the worshiper remains beloved of Lord Subramanya and ultimately attain liberation from repeated births.”

|| Atha Sri Subramanya Kavacham ||

||Asya Sri Subramanya Kavacha Sthothra Mahamanthrasya  | Agasthyo Bhagavan Rishi : | Anushtup Chandha: | Sri Subramanyo Devatha | Sam Beejam | Svaha Shakthi: | Sa: Keelakam | Sri Subramanya Prasadhasiddhyarthe Jape Viniyoga: ||

Om Hiranya Shareeraya Angushtabhyam Nama: | Om Ikshu Dhanurdharaya  Tharjaneebhyam Nama: | Om Sharavanabhavaya  Madhyamabhyam Nama: | Om Shikhivahanaya  Anamikabhyam Nama: |Om Shakthihasthaya  Kanishtikabhyam Nama: | Om Sakaladhurithamochanaya Karathalakara Prishtabhyam Nama: || Yevam Hridhayadhi Nyasa: ||

|| Dhyanam ||

Kanaka Kundala Manditham Shanmukham Vanajarajitha Lochanam | Nishitha  Shasthra Sharasanadharinam Sharavanaothbhavam Eshasutham  Bhaje ||

Lamithyadhibhi: Panchapooja ||

Agasthya Uvacha –

Skandhasya Kavacham Dhivyam Nana Rakshakaram  Param | Pura Pinakina  Proktham Bhramano Ananthashakthaye ||

Thadhaham Sampravakshyami Bhadhram The Shrunu Naradha | Asthi Guhyam Mahapunyam Sarvaprani Priyankaram ||

Japamathrena  Papaghnam Sarvakamaphalapradham | Manthrapranamidham Jjyeam Sarvavidhyadhikarakam ||

Skandhasya Kavacham Dhivyam Padanath Vyadhinashanam | Pishacha Ghora Bhoothanam  Smaranadeva Shanthidham ||

Paditham Skandhakavacham Shradhdhayan Anyachethasa | Thesham Dharidhrya Dhuritham Na Kadhachith Bhavishyathi ||

Bhooyasamrajya Samsiddhiranthe  Kaivalyam Akshayam | Dheerghayushyam Bhaveththasya  Skandhe Bhakthishcha  Jayathe ||

Shikham Raksheth Kumarasthu Karthikeya  Shiro Avathu | Lalatam Parvathisoonu: Vishakho Bhruyugam Mama: ||

Lochane  Kraunchabhedhi Cha Nasikam Shikhivahana: | Karnnadhvayam Shakthidhara:  Karnnamoolam Shadanana: ||

Gandayugmam Mahasena: Kapolau Tharakanthaka: | Oushtadhvashcha  Senani: Rasanam Shikhivahana: ||

Thalu Kalanidhi: Pathu Dhanthashcha  Devashikhamani: | Gangeya Chubukam Pathu Mukham Pathu  Sharothbhava: ||

Hanu Harasutha: Pathu Kandam Karunyavaridhi: | Skandha Umasutha: Pathu Bahuleyo Bhujadhvayam ||

Bahu Bhavedhbhava: Pathu  Sthanau Pathu Mahoraga: | Madhyam Jagathvibhu: Pathu Nabhim Dhvadhashalochana: ||

Kadim Dhvishadbhuja: Pathu Guhyam Gangasutho Avathu | Jaghnam Jahnavisoonu: Prishtabhagam Paranthapa: ||

OOru Raksheth Umaputhra: Januyugmam Jagadhdhara: | Janghe  Pathu Jagathpoojya: Gulphau Pathu Mahabala: ||

Padhau Pathu Paramjyothi: Sarvangam Kukkudadhvaja: | Oordhvam Pathu Mahodhara:  Adhasthath Pathu Shankari: ||

Parshvayo: Pathu Shathrughna: Sarvadha Pathu Shashvatha: | Pratha: Pathu Parambhrama Madhyahne  Yudhdhakaushala: ||

Aparahne  Guha: Pathu Rathrau Dhaithyanthako Avathu | Thrisandhyanthu Thrikalajja:  Anthastham Pathu Arindhama: ||

Bahisthitham Pathu Gadgi  Nishannam Kriththikasutha: | Vrajantham  Pradhamadheesha: Thishtantham Pathu  Pashabhrith ||

Shayane Pathu Mam Shoora: Marge  Mam Pathu  Shoorajith | Ugraranye  Vajradhara: Sadha Rakshathu Mam Vatu: ||

Subramanyasya  Kavacham Dharma Kamarththa Mokshadham | Manthranam Paramam Manthram Rahasyam Sarvadhehinam ||

Sarvarogaprashamanam Sarvavyadhi Vinashanam | Sarvapunyapradham Dhivyam Subhaga Aishvarya Vardhanam ||

Sarvathra Shubhadham Nithyam Ya:  Padeth Vajrapancharam | Subramanyasu Sampreetho Vanchitharthan Prayacchathi ||

Dhehanthe Mukthimapnothi Skandhavarmanubhavatha: ||

|| Ithi Sri  Skandhe Agasthya Naradha Samvadhe  Shivaproktham Sri Subramanya Kavacham Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Jayaskandha Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon Lord Skandha, Victory to Lord Skandha who is the dearest darling of daughter of Devendhra ! Victory to the son Mrithyunjaya/ won over Lord of death, Victory to Lord Skandha who is the son of Shailendhraja/daughter of Mount Himavan, Victory to Lord Skandha who is accompanied by the Ganas of Lord Shiva, Victory to Lord Skandha who crushed the pride of demon Tharakasura, Victory to Lord Skandha who is  younger brother to Lord Vigneshvara, Victory to Lord Skandha who is the son in law of Devendhra, Victory to Lord Skandha who has beautiful eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, Victory to Lord Skandha who is initiated from Lord Shankara, Victory to Lord Skandha who is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Victory to Lord Skandha who is the son of Dhakshayani/daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, Victory to Lord Skandha who is initiated from Kashavana/reeds, Victory to Lord Skandha who is the son of Bhageerathi/sacred Ganga, Victory to Lord Skandha who originated from Agni, Victory to Lord Skandha who crushed the pride of Padmaja/Goddess Lakshmi, Victory to Lord Skandha who is worshiped by the Lord of Vaikundham, Victory to Lord Skandha who fulfils all the desires of the worshiper by providing abundance of boons, Victory to Lord Skandha who eradicates all the miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, Victory to Lord Skandha who is reliant to his worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, Victory to Lord Skandha who is highly honored by his ardent worshiper, Victory to Lord Skandha who symbolizes righteousness, Victory to Lord Skandha who destroys  miseries of poverty, Victory to Lord Skandha who symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, Victory to Lord Skandha who is accompanied by Maharishi Narada, Victory to Lord Skandha who is worshiped by Bhogeesha/king of serpent, Victory to Lord Skandha who is worshiped by Thumburu, Victory to Lord Skandha who is worshiped by Shadtharaka/6 Karthikas, Victory to Lord Skandha along with the most beautiful consort Goddess Sri Valli, Victory to Lord Skandha who symbolizes Yoga, Victory to Lord Skandha who is most charming, Victory to Lord Skandha who symbolizes beauty, Victory to Lord Skandha who is worshiped by Vasava/Indhra, son of Vasu, Victory to Lord Skandha who is devoid of 6 types of bhava/ego, lust, pride, desire, jealousy, anger etc.. Victory to Lord Skandha who is the essence of Veda, Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who has six faces, Victory to supreme Lord Skandha always! I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Subramanya along with his consorts Goddess  Sri Valli and Goddess Sri Devasena.

Jaya  Devendhra Athmajakantha  Jaya Mrithyunjaya Athmaja | Jaya Shailendhraja Soono Jaya Shambhu Ganavritha ||

Jaya Tharakadharpaghna Jaya Vigneshvara Anuja | Jaya Devendhra Jamatha: Jaya Pankajalochana ||

Jaya Shankara Sambhootha  Jaya Padmasanarchitha | Jaya Dhakshayani Soono Jaya  Kashavanodhbhava ||

Jaya Bhageerathi Soono Jaya Pavaka Sambhava | Jaya Padmaja Garvaghna Jaya Vaikundapoojitha ||

Jaya Bhaktheshtavaradha  Jaya Bhaktharthibhanjjana | Jaya Bhakthaparadheena  Jaya Bhaktha Prapoojitha ||

Jaya Dharmavatham Shreshta  Jaya Dharidhryanashana | Jaya Buddhimatham Shreshta  Jaya Naradhasannutha ||

Jaya Bhogeeshvaradheesha Jaya Thumburu Sevitha | Jaya  Shadtharakaradhya  Jaya  Vallimanohara ||

Jaya Yoga Samaradhya Jaya  Sundharavigraha | Jaya Saundharyakoopara  Jaya Vasavavandhitha ||

Jaya Shadbhavarahitha  Jaya Vedavidhamvara | Jaya Shanmukhadevesha  Jaya Bho Vijayee Bhava ||

|| Om Sri Valli Devasenasametha Sri Subramanyaya Nama: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Guha Pancharathnam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon Lord Guha who is the son of Goddess Uma, he is the essence of Pranava “Om’ and he dwells in it, he symbolizes Vedic text and he lives in the woods of sacred texts, he is eternal, he is supreme Lord who is most favorable, gracious, caring, and compassionate, he is serene, I shall meditate upon Lord Guha who is the son of Goddess Uma, he is not perceivable through senses, he is beyond words and human intellect, he is Skandha, he merrily explores through the garden of Chith/spirit, intellect, he is personified as a charming youth and supreme preceptor as well, I shall meditate upon Lord Guha who is the son of Goddess Uma, he symbolizes Sacchidhanandham/eternal bliss, he lightens the nightfall of worldly existence, he is Subramanya who is the beginning as well  as the end of the Universe, I shall meditate upon Lord Guha who is the son of  Goddess Uma, he is Swaminatha who is the ocean of mercy, Oh! Prabhu, kindly help us to cross the ocean of worldly existence, he is unblemished, he has endless virtues and he is beyond virtues, I shall meditate upon Lord Guha who is the son of Goddess Uma, he is Nirakara/shapeless, formless, he is Niradhara/does not require support system, he is Nirvikara/uniform, unchangeable, he is Niramaya/untainted, complete, infallible, pure, he is Nirdhvandham/absence of dual form, he is Niralamba/self-supported, independent.

Omkara Nagarastham Tham Nigamantha Vaneshvaram | Nithyam Yekam Shivam Shantham  Vandhe Guham Umasutham ||

Vachama Gocharam Skandham Chith Udhyana  Viharinam | Gurumoorthim Maheshanam  Vandhe Guham Umasutham ||

Sacchidhanandha Roopesham Samsaradhvantha Dheepakam | Sri Subramanyam Anadhi Anthyam Vandhe Guham Umasutham ||

Swaminatham Dhayasindhum Bhavabdhe: Tharakam Prabhum | Nishkalankam Gunatheetham Vandhe Guham Umasutham ||

Nirakaram Niradharam Nirvikaram Niramayam | Nirdhvandham Cha Niralambam Vandhe Guham Umasutham ||

|| Ithi Sri Guhapancharathnam Samaptham ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Kumara Thrishathi/Shathrumjaya Thrishathi – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Kumara Thrishathi is highly propitious hymns was composed by Rishi Markandeya, it has Anushtup as chandhas, presiding deity is Kumara, Kumara as Beejam, Shakha as Shakthi, Vishakha as Keelakam, Nejamesha as Argalam, Karthikeya as sacred armor, Shanmukha for meditation.

|| Dhyanam ||

I shall meditate upon Lord Shanmukha who has six attractive faces that has the luster of hundreds and thousands of moon, he is decked in various gem decorated ornaments that spreads intense luster, he is decked in magnificent crowns on his six heads that reveals the luster of sun in the early hours of dawn, he is adorned in Keyoora/armlets, and Hara/garlands , he is adorned in marvelous earrings that keeps dangling on the neck and spreads intense luster on the neck areas, he is decked in Kankana/bangles and waist belts of precious yellow metal, he is the essence of beauty.

I shall meditate upon Lord Guha who is the son of Lord or Lords, he has great effulgence, he has twelve eyes, he is Shanmukha who is decked in Gedam, Kukkudam/rooster, Angusham, Varadham, Pasham, Dhanus, Chakram, Vajram, Shakthi, Shoolam etc.. He is divine personified mounted on his celestial vehicle peacock and he is supremely gorgeous.

He is Arindhama/victorious, he is Kumara/youthful, he is Guha and Skandha as well, he is extremely powerful, he is beloved of Rudra, he has powerful arms, he is Maheshvara/supreme Lord who initiated from Agni, he is Rudrasutha/son of Lord Rudra, he is the commander of Ganas/Ganadhyaksha, he has mighty arms/Ugrabhahu, he dwells in caves and hills, he is born in reeds/Sharaja, he is valorous/Veera and fierce/Ugra, his eyes are crimson colored/Lohithaksha, he has beautiful eyes too, he is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, he is supreme Lord, he is the destroyer of enemies, he overpowered his enemies, he is beloved of Shashti/particular Thithi, he is the son of Goddess Uma, he is Karthikeya who is nurtured by celestial Karthika, he is formidable, he is wielded in powerful spear/shakthi, he is great archer/Maheshvasa, he has mighty army of warriors/Mahasena, he is perpetual, he is Subramanya and Vishakha as well, he is absolute Bhramam, he is beloved of Bhramin who follows Bhraminic rites, he is extremely valorous, he is Nejamesha and Shakha as well, he has subtle form, he is fond of battles, he steals the heart of worshiper, he is supreme preceptor, he is primordial and has beautiful appearance, he symbolizes  sacred Pranava ‘Om”, he is the consort of Goddess Devasena, he is clever and he has great effulgence, he is personified as beautiful child, he is originated from supreme Bhramam, he has colossal/terrific form, he is extremely valorous, he is Sriman who symbolizes wealth, he undertakes strict disciplines, he is pure, he is swift as well as permanent, he travels on celestial vehicle peacock, he is extremely powerful, he has stuning physique, he has powerful arms, and he is strong, he is mighty warrior, he is honorable and wise, he eradicates all kinds of illnesses of worshiper, he is attired in crimson colored garment, he is great illusionist/Mahamaya, he has numerous incarnations, he is the Lord of Ganas, he carries bow and arrows, he is great archer, he crushed the pride of Mount Krauncha, he has colossal form, he is extremely powerful with great radiance, he is extremely fiercesome,  he is wrathful, he has pleasing disposition too, he is originated from Rudra, he symbolizes auspiciousness and piousness, he is highly enthusiastic, he represents artforms, he is beloved of Nandikesha, he is divine personified as the commander of worlds, he is charming, he is scholarly, he is the destroyer of enemies, he is devoid of sorrows/Vishoka, he is wielded in powerful weapons of Vajra, he is the provider of wealth to worshiper, he has stunning form, he has subtle form, he has pleasant sound, he is the provider of happiness and welfare to his worshiper, he is closest associate of his worshiper, he is originated from Vahni/Agni, he has golden complexion, he is mighty worrier, he is beloved of Revathi, he is adorned in gem decorated ornaments, he is charming/pleasing, he is valorus, he is most respectable and pre-eminent, he has auspicious symbols, he is worshiped with the flowers of Arkka/crown flower plant, he is pure, he is worshiped by Vridhikaganas, his attractive limbs are smeared in vermilion, he is swift, he performs various childhood pranks, he carries the flag that has the symbol of rooster,  he is beloved of Svaha/fire sacrifices, he is the chief among Graha/planets, he is worshiped by evilspirit and Ganas, he is prominent among deities, he is excellent, he is valorous and he crushed the pride of Mahisha, he carries majestic flag, he is extremely valorous, he is lion among the deities, he undertakes severe austerities and penances, he is decked in gem decorated ornaments all over his body, he is divine personified, he is adorned in garlands made of crimson colored flowers, he is unbearable and not attainable to the wicked, he has supreme radiance, he is mounted on elephant, he is supreme ascetic, he has great fame, he is unblemished, he is eloquent, he is most venerable, he has supreme luster, he symbolizes Vashatkara, he is Medhavi/wise, he is Mekhali/Bhramacharin, he has attractive face, he is the leader of army of deities, he is restrained, he represent auspiciousness and contentment, he is formost among the deities, he undertakes strict austerities and penances, he is pure, he is the provider of nourishment, he represents fulfillment/satisfaction, reward, he has golden color complexion, he aguments welfare and happiness of his worshiper, he is charming, he has great effulgence, he intended the death of Mahisha, he is Shanmukha who has six faces,  he is the son of Lord Hara, he symbolizes sacred hymns, he is the provider of wealth, he is most excellent/Varishta, he is Varadha/provider of abundance of boons, he is the essence of Veda who is deserved to be venerated, he has attractive limbs, he represents fire, moon, sun, luster etc.. he is wise, he is conqueror of world, he is the protector of world, he is the provider of fruit of Karma, he is the provider of knowledge and wisdom, he is decked in various flower garlands and pearl decorated ornaments, he is eulogized by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he has beautiful wide eyes, he is the son of sacred Ganga, he is extremely valorous, he is beloved of Lord Indhra, he has attractive hair locks, he is eulogized by sacred hymns, he is beyond human intellect, he has powerful arms, he is divine personified, he is extremely valorous in battle fields, he is wielded in powerful armaments and Gadga, he is the Lord in battle field with quick remedy, he is adorned in white umbrella, he is primordial, he is the destroyer of Dhanavas, he is alarming to enemies, he explores through the sky, he is perceivable for the virtuous, he is the provider of Siddhis, he has pleasing disposition, he is omniscient, he is absolute Bhramam/supreme spirit, he carries powerful sword, he is modest, he is valorous facing in all directions, he carries powerful Danda, he has attractive physical features and he has golden color complexion, he was brought up by six mothers of Karthika, he is triumphant, he is the provider of victory to worshiper, he is beloved of his ardent worshiper, he has fierce form, he has won over the  Dhaithya, he is the provider of success to worshiper, he is the protector of infants and eradicates the illnesses of infants, he is the commander of Ganas, he is victorious, he has won over the senses, he is triumphant, he is the protector of Universe, he is the Lord of the Universe, he is proficient in chariot fight, he represents serenity and auspiciousness, he is triumphant, he is the destroyer of Dhaithya, he is splendid, gracious, and serene, he is prudent, enlightend, skillful, wise, leader etc.. He represents nectar, moon, class of Pithrus, wind, water, air, ether, sky, heaven etc.. he is triumphant in battle field, he is Maruththama who has equivalent swiftness of Maruthganas, he has supreme radiance of Bhanu/Surya, he has mighty army of warriors, he is munificent, he is most beautiful Devasenani/mighty warrior of deities, he is the destroyer of demon Tharakasura, he is storehouse of virtues, he remains secluded from his mother, he has boisterous voice, he symbolizes prosperity, he is merciful, he is triumphant, he has great enthusiasam, splendor, glory, power etc.. he is wielded in bow and arrow, he augment prosperity, he fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he is originated from reed, he is industrious and  performs tasks spontaneously, he is honorable, he is the protector, he is wielded in powerful bow, he resides in the close association of his mother in the chakra, he represents Shadashri and Shadarashta, he has twelve  attractive eyes /Dhvadhashaksha and and twelve powerful arms/ Dhvishadbhuja, he represents Shadakshara/ collection of six verses, he represents Sanathkumara and Lord Shiva/sandhyojatha, he is supreme ascetic, he has the complexion of blood red, he is compassionate, he is the provider of happiness to his worshiper, he is worshiped by Mathrukagana, he is the commander of Bhoothaganas, he is initiated from terminology, he is instigated from Rudra, he is originated from Universe and Bhramam, he is initiated from prosperity and Universe, he symbolizes sacred hymns, he is Mahamanu/highly intellectual, sacred text, he is beloved of Vasudeva, he is the protector of sanctum/our body is considered as shrine and he is the protector of the same, he has supreme radiance, he is supreme Lord who has won over enemies.

|| Om Asya Sri Kumara Thrishathi Mahamanthrasya  | Markandeya Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha:| | Kumara Shanmukho Devatha | Kumara Ithi Beejam | Shakha Ithi Shakthi: | Vishakha Ithi Keelakam | Nejamesha  Ithyargalam | Karthikeya Ithi Kavacham | Shanmukha Ithi Dhyanam ||

Dhyanam –

 Dhyayeth  Shanmukham Indhukodi Sadhrusham Rathnaprabha Shobhitham |Balarkka Dhyuthi Shadkireeda Vilasath Keyoora Haranvitham | Karnalambitha  Kundala  Pravilasadh Gandasthala Shobhitham | Kanchi Kangana  Kinginiravayutham Shringara Sarodhayam ||

Dhyayeth Dheepsitha Siddhidham  Bhavasutham Sri Dhvadhashaksham Guham | Gedam Kukkudam Angusham Cha Varadham  Pasham Dhanus Chakram | Vajram Shakthimasim Cha  Shoolam Abhayam Dhorbhir Dhritham Shamukham | Devam  Chithra Mayooravahana Gatham  Chithrambaralankritham ||

Aridhama: Kumarashcha  Guha Skandho Mahabala: | Rudrapriyo Mahabhahu Agneyashcha  Maheshvara : ||

Rudrasutho Ganadhyaksha: Ugrabahur Guhashraya: | Sharajo Veerha Ugra  Lohithaksha: Sulochana: ||

Mayooravahana: Shreshta: Shathrujith Shathrunashana: | Shashtipriya  Umaputhra: Karthikeyo  Bhayanaka: ||

Shakthipanir Maheshvaso Mahasena: Sanathana: | Subramanyo Vishakhashcha  Bhramanyo Bhramanapriya: ||

Nejamesho Mahaveera: Shakho Dhoortho Ranapriya: | Choracharyo Vihartha  Cha Sthavira: Su Manohara: ||

Pranavo Devasenesho Dhaksho Dharpanashobhitha: | Balaroopo Bhramagarbho Bheemo Bheemaparakrama: ||

Sriman Shishta: Shuchi: Sheekhra: Shashvatha: Shikhivahana: | Bahuleyo Bhrihathbahur Balishto Balavanbali ||

Yekaveero Mahamanya: Sumedha  Roganashana: | Rakthambaro Mahamayi Bahuroopo Ganeshvara: ||

Ishuhastho Mahadhanvi  Kraunchabhicchaghanashaka: | Balagraho Bhrihathroopo Mahashakthir Mahadhyuthi: ||

Ugraveero Mahamanyu: Ruchiro  Rudrasambhava: | Bhadhrashakho Mahapunyo Mahothsaha: Kaladhara: ||

Nandhikeshapriyo Devo  Lalitho Lokanayaka: | Vidhvaththamo Virodhighno Vishoko  Vajjradharaka: ||

Sreekara: Sumana: Sookshma: Sughosha: Sukhadha: Suhrith | Vahnijanma  Haridhvarnna: Senani Revathipriya: ||

Rathnarchi Ranjjano Veero Vishishta: Shubhalakshana: | Arkkapushparchitha: Shuddho Vriddhika Ganasevitha: ||

Kumkumango Mahavega: Koodastha: Kukkudadhvaja: | Svahapriyo Grahadhyaksha: Pishachagana Sevitha: ||

Mahoththamo Mahamukhya: Shooro Mahishamardhana: | Vaijayanthi Mahaveeryo Devasimho Dhridavritha: ||

Rathnagadharo Dhivyo Rakthamalyanulepana: | Dhu: ssaho Dhurllabho Dheeptho Gajaroodo Mahathapa: ||

Yashasvi Vimalo Vagmi Mukhamandi Su sevitha: | Kanthiyuktho Vashatkaro Medhavi Meghali Mahan ||

Netha Niyathakalyano Dhanyo Dhuryo Dhridavritha: | Pavithra: Pushtidha: Poorna: Pingala: Pushtivardhana: ||

Manoharo Mahajyothi: Pradhishto Mahishanthaka: | Shanmukho Haraputhrashcha  Manthragarbho Vasupradha: ||

Varishto Varadho Vedhyo Vichithrango Virochana: | Vibudhagracharo Veththa Vishvajith Vishvapalaka: ||

Phaladho Mathidho Mali Mukthamala Vibhooshana: | Munisthutho Vishalaksho Nadhisuthashcha  Veeryavan ||

Shakrapriya: Sukeshashcha  Punyakeerthir Anamaya: | Veerabahu: Suveerashcha  Swami Balagrahanvitha: ||

Ranashoora: Sushenashcha  Gadvangi Gadgadharaka: | Ranaswami Mahopaya: Shvethacchathra: Purathana: ||

Dhanavari: Krithi Kami Shathrughno Gaganechara: | Sulabha: Siddhidha: Saumya: Sarvajja: Sarvathonmukha: ||

Asihastho Vineethathma Suveero Vishvathomukha: | Dhandayudhi Mahadhanda: Sukumaro Hiranmaya: ||

Shanmathuro Jithamithro Jayadha: Poothananvitha: | Janapriyo Mahaghoro Jithadhaithyo Jayapradha: ||

Balapalo Ganadheesho Balaroganivaraka: | Jayi Jithendhriyo Jaithro Jagathpalo Jagathprabhu: ||

Jaithraratha: Prashanthashcha  Sarvajith Dhaithyasoodhana: | Shobhana: Sumukha: Shantha: Kavi: Somo  Jithahava: ||

Maruththamo Bhrihathbhanur Bhrihathsena  Bahupradha: | Sudhrishyo Devasenani: Tharakarir Gunarnnava : ||

Mathruguptho  Mahaghosho Bhavsoonu: Kripakara: | Ghoraghushyo Bhrihathdhyumno Dhanurhastha: Suvardhana: ||

Kamapradha: Sushiprashcha Bahukaro Mahajava: | Goptha  Thratha  Dhanurdhari Mathruchakra Nivasina: ||

Shadashrisha: Shadarashatko Dhvadhashaksho Dhvishadbhuja: | Shadakshara: Shadarchishcha  Shadanga: Shadanikavath ||

Sharva: Sanathkumarashcha  Sadhyojatho Mahamuni: | Rakthavarnna: Shishushchando Hemachooda: Sukhapradha: ||

Suhethiragnashlishto Mathrika Ganasevitha: | Bhoothapathir Gathathango Neelachoodaka Vahana: ||

Vachadhbhu Rudhrabhooshchaiva Jagadhbhu: Bhramabhu: Thadha | Bhavadhbhur Vishvabhushchaiva  Manthramoorthir Mahamanu: ||

Vasudevapriyashchaiva  Prahladhabalasoodhana: | Kshethrapalo Bhrihathbhaso Bhrihathdevo Arijjaya: ||

|| Ithi Sri Kumara Thrishathi Samaptha: ||

 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Karthikeya Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Karthikeya, he is the provider of abundance of boons to passionate worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he is merciful, he has the brightness of sun and the luster of precious gem, he is worshiped by Lord Indhra/Dhashashathanayana, he is wielded in weapon made of Vajra, his attractive limbs has the radiance of sun and it is decorated with various pearl ornaments and  he is decked in magnificent crown, he is smeared in highly fragrant musk all over his body, he is pure and store house of virtues, he is the delight of Goddess Sri Parvathi, he is initiated from Agni, Oh! Sri Karthikeya, kindly protects us.

Oh! Shambhusoonu/son of Lord Shambhu, Oh! Sri Mayooradhirooda/who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, kindly blesses us with happiness, he is the chief commander of warriors of army of deities, he is Devasenapathi whose lotus feet are worshiped by all the deities, he is served by Bhramarishis and illustrious Rishis and Sages, worshiper who yearn for Moksha/liberation from repeated births and the evil effects of Kali, he is worshiped by people who are Samsaris/people engaged in ordinary practices living in homes and taking pleasure in their  family life, he is worshiped by ardent devotees as well.

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Subramanya who killed Tharakasura as a part of his Leela/pastime/amusement, Tharakasura who was born to Dhithi and Sage Kashyapa, he was the enemy of deities and he engaged in all atrocious deeds in the worlds, he attained several boons from Lokesha/Lord Bhrama,  Oh! Lord whose lotus feet is worshiped by Bhramanya/Maharishi  Narada, he is mounted on a magnificent throne, he is surrounded by Lord Bhrama, Lord Indhra and all the deities worshiped by showering flowers, kindly protect us.

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Karthikeya who is the commander of deities in the battlefield, he is valorous wielded in Kodhandabana/powerful bow and arrows, and kulisha/spear, and he was followed by the army of deities, he killed the haughty demon and the entire war zone was riverberated with the sounds of auspicious musical instruments and drums, he is mounted on the King of elephants, he was fanned by the celestial Apsaras, kindly protect us.

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Karthikeya along with Lord Ganapathi,  he is Shadvakthram/six faced, he has Dhvadhashaksham/twelve eyes, he is the enemy of demon Tharakasura, he is the son of Goddess Sri Gauri, he is married to the daughters of Vishnuputhri, he is Sri Skandha who is wielded in Kulisha/spear, and Shakthi/trident, his one hand is Abhayahastha/showering shelter to worshiper/ posture, he is Kumara who is always youthful, he has attractive six  necks resembles to conch, he is stunningly attractive, he is decked in three types of fresh alluring flower garlands, he is the Lord of Lords.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Karthikeya who dwells in the highest peak of Mount Kailasa, he is worshiped by prominent deities, and he is worshiped by rain clouds, he is the son of Lord of Kailasa, he is the delight of Rishis and Sages, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he is smeared in highly fragrant musk and decked in fresh alluring flower garlands of Parijatha, he is the son of sacred river Ganga, he is Guha who is supreme Lord, he has the luster of rose apple fruit.

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Karthikeya who is the son of enemy of Lord Kamadheva/Madhanaripusutham, he has attractive physical features, he has the luster of thousands and millions of moon, he fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he is promising to his worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he is safest heaven to his worshiper, he symbolizes wisdom and power, he is Suresha, he has crimson colored complexion, he is sincerely worshiped by dieites and illustrious Rishis and Sages on daily basis, he is worshiped by celestial Gandharvas and sacred rivers and ocean, he is attired in majestic yellow silk garment.

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Karthikeya who is fond of music, he has attractive limbs, he has attractive smile on his face, he is attired in marvelous ornaments and garment, his limbs has the luster of precious yellow metal, he is inseparable from his beloved  consorts/daughters of Madhuripu, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he symbolizes philosophies, he is beloved son of Chandhramouli/Lord Shiva who is decked in crescent moon, he is  younger brother to Lord Ganesha, he is wielded in powerful trident on his hand/Shakthipani, he is son of sacred river Ganga/Gangeya, he is beloved son of  6 Karthika/Karthikeya, he has the attractive appearance of Lord Kamadheva, he is decked in gem decorated ornaments all over his body.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Karthikeya who has the radiance of sun in the early hours of dawn, he is initiated from the sacred pond Sharavana, he is the delight of Goddess Sri Parvathi, he is supreme ascetic and  merciful, he is the provider of abundance of boons/welfare, wealth,auspiciousness etc.. He is unblemished, he is pious, he is eternal bliss, he is auspicious, he dwells in the highest peak of silver mountain/Rajathagirivarothungashringa, he is worshiped by deities and Rishis on daily basis, he guides us to cross the ocean of Samsara/worldly existence, he is pure, and he is eulogized by Veda and sacred scriptures.

Basvath Vajraprakasho Dhasha Shathanayanenarchitho Vajrapani: | Bhasvan Muktha  Suvarnnaga Makudadharo Dhivya Gandhojjvalanga: |Pavajjesho Gunadyo Himagirithanaya Nandhano Vahnijatha: | Pathu Sri Karthikeyo Nathajanavaradho Bhakthigamyo Dhayalu: ||

Senaneer Devasenapathir Amarai: Santhatham Poojithaghri: | Sevyo Bhrmarshi Mukhyair  Vigatha Kalimalair Gnanibhir Mokshakamai: | Samsarabdhau Nimagnair Grihasukharathibhi: Poojitho Bhakthavrindhai: | Samyak Sri Shambhusoonu: Kalayathu Kushalam Sri Mayooradhirooda: ||

Lokamsthrin Peedayantham Dhithi Dhanujapathim Tharakam Devashathrum | Lokeshath Prapthasiddhim Shithaknakasharaisheelaya Nashayithva | Bhramendhradhitheyair  Maniganagachithe  Hemasimhasane Yo | Bhramanya: Pathu Nithyam Parimala Vilasath Pushpavrishtya Abhishiktha: ||

Yuddhe Devasuranamanimishapathina  Sthapitho Yoodhapathve | Yuktha: Kodhanda Banasi Kulishaparighai: Senaya  Devathanam | Hathva  Dhaithyan Pramaththan Jayaninadhayuthair Mangalair  Vadhyaghoshai: | Hasthi Shreshtadhiroodo Vibhudha Yuvathibhir Veejitha: Pathu Yuktha: ||

Sri  Guarikantha Puthram  Surapathanayaya Vishnuputhrya  Cha Yuktham |Sri skandham Thamra Choodabhaya Kulishadharam  Shakthihastham Kumaram | Shadgreevam  Manjjuvesham  Thridhivavarasumasragdharam Devadevam | Shadvakthram  Dhvadhashaksham Ganapathisahajam Tharakarim  Namami ||

Kailosuththunga Shrunge Prathamasuraganai: Poojitham  Varivaham | Kailasadhreeshaputhram  Munijana Hridhayanandhanam Varijaksham | Gandhdhadyam Parijatha  Prabhrithisumakritham Malikam Dharayantham | Gangapathyam Bhajeham  Guham Amaranutham  Thaptha Jambhoonadhabham ||

Bhaktheshtartha Pradhane  Niratham Abhayadham Gnanashakthim  Suresham | Bhakthya Nithyam  Surarshi Pramukha Muniganair Architham Rakthavarnnam | Vandhyam Gandharvamukhyair Bhavajaladhitharim Peethakausheya Vasthram | Vandhe Sri Bahuleyam Madhanaripusutham Kodichandhrapraksham ||

Thaptha  Swarnnabhakayam Madhuripu Thanaya  Kantham Ambhojanethram | Thaththvajjam Chandhramauli Priyasuthamabhivakthranujam Shakthipanim | Gangeyam Karthikeyam Smaradhrishavapum Rathnaharojjvalangam | Ganapremam Shubhangam Smitharuchiramukham Charubhoosham Namami ||

Dhyayeth  Balarkkakanthim Sharavanajanitham Parvathipreethiputhram | Dhyanapremam Kripalum Varadhamaghakaram Punyaroopam Pavithram | Nithyanandham Varenyam Rajathagirivarothunga Shrungadhivasam | Nithyam Devarshivandhyam Bhavaharam Amalam  Vedhavedhyam Puranam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Karthikeya Ashtakam – Skandhapuranam/Kashi Skandham – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sage Agasthya speaks “ I shall prostrate before Lord Karthikeya  whose lotus feet are worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he has the luster of moon, he is Shadanana who has six faces, he is extremely valorous, he is the delight Goddess Gauri, I shall prostrate before Lord Karthikeya  who eradicates the miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he fulfils all the desires of his worshiper, he is skilful chariot fighter who killed Tharakasura and Prachandasura, he has subtle as well as various forms too, he has thousands of magnificent forms, he is store house virtues, he is most reliable, he is Parathpara, he is bounded as well unbounded too, he is Parapara/remote and proximate, better and worse, prior and post, earlier and later, I shall prostrate before Shikhivahana/who is mounted on his celestial vehicle peacock, I shall prostrate before Lord Karthikeya who is absolute Bhramam, he is attired in sky as clothes/mendicant, he symbolizes sky, he has golden color complexion, he has powerful arms of golden color complexion, I shall prostrate before Lord Karthikeya who represents one of the seven tongues of fire/Hiranya, he has golden virility,  I shall prostrate before Lord Karthikeya who represents severe penances, he is supreme ascetic, he represents supreme ascetism and its meritorious rewards, he augments ascetism, he is youthful always, he has won over Lord Manmatha, he is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, I shall prostrate before Lord Karthikeya who was born in reed, he has the radiance of early hours of sun, he is  powerful and extremely valorous, he is personified as lovely child who was taken care by six virtuous mothers, he is free from suffering and weariness, he is wielded in vicious weapons, he is the commander of Ganas, he is chief among the army of Gana, I shall prostrate before Lord Karthikeya who is the destroyer of repeated births and troubles of aging, I shall prostrate before Vishakha who is wielded in powerful weapon Shakthi/spear, he is the Lord of Lords, he is Kumara who is always youthful, he has peacock as celestial vehicle, he is the destroyer of demon Tharakasura, I shall always prostrate before Lord Karthikeya who  is consecreated with the svaha/fire, he is Gangeya/son of Ganga, he is Karthikeya who is the son of Lord Shiva.

Agasthya Uvacha –

Namosthu Vrindharaka Vrindha Vandhya  Padharavindhaya  Sudhakaraya | Shadananaya Amithavikramaya  Gauri Hridhayanandha Samudhbhavaya ||

Namosthuthubhyam Pranatharthihanthre  Karthre  Samasthasya  Manorathanam |Dhathre  Radhanam Paratharakasya  Hanthre  Prachandasura Tharakasya ||

Amoortha Moorthaya  Sahasramoorthaye  Gunaya  Ganyaya  Parathparaya | Aparaparaya  Paraparaya  Namosthuthubhyam Shikhivahanaya ||

Namosthuthe  Bhramavidhamvaraya  Dhigambarayambara Samsthithaya | Hiranyavarnnaya  Hiranyabhahave  Namo Hiranyaya  Hiranyarethase ||

Thapa: Swaroopaya  Thapodhanaya  Thapa: Phalanam Prathipadhakaya | Sadha Kumaraya  Hi  Maramarine  Thrinikrithaishvarya Viragine Nama: ||

Namsthothubhyam Sharajanmane  Vibho Prabhatha Suryaruna Dhanthapankthaye | Balaya  Cha Balaparakramaya  Shanmathurayalamanathuraya ||

Meedushtamayoththarameedushe Namo Namo Gananampathaye Ganaya | Namosthuthe  Janmajarathigaya  Namo Vishakhaya  Su Shakthipanaye ||

Sarvasya Nathasya  Kumarakaya  Kauncharaye  Tharakamarakaya | Swaheya Gangeya  Cha Karthikeya  Shaiveya  Thubhyam Sathatham Namosthu ||

|| Ithi Sri Skandhapurane Kashikhande Sri Karthikeyashtakam Sampoornnam ||

 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||