Shanmukha Pancharatnam — Word-by-Word Meaning
षण्मुख पञ्चरत्नम्
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
A "five-gem" hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) — five jewel-verses adoring the six-faced Lord, son of Shiva, who rides the peacock and bears the vel (spear).
Origin & History
Source: Traditional (Sringeri lineage)
Author: Sringeri Acharya
Period: Medieval
The Shanmukha Pancharatnam is traditionally ascribed to Sringeri Acharya. A "five-gem" hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) — five jewel-verses adoring the six-faced Lord, son of Shiva, who rides the peacock and bears the vel (spear).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shanmukha Pancharatnam?▼
A "five-gem" hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) — five jewel-verses adoring the six-faced Lord, son of Shiva, who rides the peacock and bears the vel (spear).
Who composed the Shanmukha Pancharatnam, and when is it recited?▼
It is attributed to Sringeri Acharya (Traditional (Sringeri lineage)). It is recited in the morning or evening with devotion, and especially on Tuesdays and Krittika and during Skanda Shashti and Krittika.
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