षण्मुख पञ्चरत्नम् — Benefits & How to Chant
षण्मुख पञ्चरत्नम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting षण्मुख पञ्चरत्नम्
Recitation of the Shanmukha Pancharatnam 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 षण्मुख पञ्चरत्नम्
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Shanmukha Pancharatnam 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 Pancharatnam 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 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).