Saturday 21 October 2017

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 ||