Shanmukha Bhujangam — Benefits & How to Chant
षण्मुख भुजङ्गम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Shanmukha Bhujangam
Recitation of the Shanmukha Bhujangam is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Tuesdays and Krittika, and during Skanda Shashti and Krittika.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant Shanmukha Bhujangam
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Shanmukha Bhujangam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Skanda Shashti and Krittika. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that to recite the Shanmukha Bhujangam with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional (Sringeri lineage)
Author: Sringeri Acharya
The Shanmukha Bhujangam is traditionally ascribed to Sringeri Acharya. A hymn to Shanmukha — the six-faced Lord Murugan (Subrahmanya, Kartikeya) — in the undulating Bhujanga ("serpent") metre, adoring the divine commander of the gods and bestower of wisdom and protection.