Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram
षण्मुख षट्पदी स्तोत्रम् in English · English
Origin & Story
Traditional (Sringeri lineage) · Bharati Tirtha · Medieval
The Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram is traditionally ascribed to Bharati Tirtha. A hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) in the Shatpadi ("six-footed") metre, adoring the six-faced Lord of Mayuragiri — the giver of grace, courage and the light of knowledge.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that to recite the Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram 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.
The Mantra
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śrīmayūrācalakṣetre - (kunnakkuḍyaparanāmake) mayūrācalāgre sadāraṃ vasantaṃ mudāraṃ dadānaṃ natebhyo varāṃśca | dadhānaṃ karāmbhojamadhye ca śaktiṃ sadā ṣaṇmukhaṃ bhāvaye hṛtsaroje || 1|| girīśāsyavārāśipūrṇendubimbaṃ kuraṅgāṅkadhikkārivaktrāravindam | surendrātmajācittapāthojabhānuṃ sadā ṣaṇmukhaṃ bhāvaye hṛtsaroje || 2|| natānāṃ hi rājñāṃ guṇānāṃ ca ṣaṇṇāṃ kṛpābhārato yo drutaṃ bodhanāya | ṣaḍāsyāmbujātānyagṛhṇātparaṃ taṃ sadā ṣaṇmukhaṃ bhāvaye hṛtsaroje || 3|| purā tārakaṃ yo vijityājimadhye surānduḥkhamuktāṃścakārāśu modāt | tamānandakandaṃ kṛpāvārirāśiṃ sadā ṣaṇmukhaṃ bhāvaye hṛtsaroje || 4|| śarāṇāṃ vane jātamenaṃ hi bālaṃ yataḥ kṛttikāḥ pāyayanti sma dugdham | tataḥ kārtikeyaṃ vadantīha yaṃ taṃ sadā ṣaṇmukhaṃ bhāvaye hṛtsaroje || 5|| harantaṃ ca bāḍhaṃ tamo hārdagāḍhaṃ gavānādyayā cātimodena līḍham | surendrasya putryā ca gāḍhopagūḍhaṃ sadā ṣaṇmukhaṃ bhāvaye hṛtsaroje || 6|| iyaṃ ṣaṭpadī yasya vaktrāravinde vihāraṃ karotyādarānnityameva | ṣaḍāsyaḥ kṛpātaḥ samastāśca vidyā vitīryāśu tasmai svabhaktiṃ dadāti || 7|| iti śṛṅgeri śrījagadguru śrīsaccidānandaśivābhinavanṛsiṃha- bhāratīsvāmibhiḥ viracitaḥ śrīṣaṇmukhaṣaṭpadīstavaḥ sampūrṇaḥ |
Meaning:A hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) in the Shatpadi ("six-footed") metre, adoring the six-faced Lord of Mayuragiri — the giver of grace, courage and the light of knowledge.
Benefits of Chanting षण्मुख षट्पदी स्तोत्रम्
Recitation of the Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram 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 षट्पदी स्तोत्रम्
Bathe and sit facing east before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Skanda Shashti and Krittika. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
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