Ayyappa
Ayyappa Stotram | Shasta Pancharatna Stotram
शास्ता पञ्चरत्न स्तोत्रम्
A devotional stotra of five verses in praise of Lord Ayyappa, also revered as Dharma Shasta.
Dedicated To
Lord Ayyappa (Dharma Shasta)
Attributed To
Traditional (author anonymous)
Context
The Shasta Pancharatna Stotram is a five-verse hymn, or “Five Gems,” in praise of Lord Ayyappa as Dharma Shasta, the revered son of Vishnu and Shiva. Each verse salutes a distinct aspect of the Lord—as universal protector, compassionate remover of obstacles, guardian of devotees and refuge of those in distress. A concluding verse describes the abiding presence of Lord Shasta in the heart of one who recites the hymn with purity and devotion.
Benefits of Chanting
Shasta Pancharatna Stotram is traditionally recited by devotees seeking Lord Ayyappa’s protection, compassion and grace in overcoming obstacles.
The hymn also expresses prayers for the fulfilment of heartfelt wishes and associates devoted recitation with the abiding presence of Lord Shasta in the devotee’s heart.
Transliteration & Meaning
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lokavīraṃ mahāpūjyaṃ sarvarakṣākaraṃ vibhum |
pārvatīhṛdayānandaṃ śāstāraṃ praṇamāmyaham ||1||The champion of all worlds, worthy of the highest worship, the all-protecting refuge, the omnipresent Lord who brings joy to Mother Pārvatī's heart, to that Śāstā, I bow with devotion.
viprapūjyaṃ viśvavandyaṃ viṣṇuśambhoḥ priyaṃ sutam |
kṣipraprasādanirataṃ śāstāraṃ praṇamāmyaham ||2||Worshipped by sages, revered by the whole universe, the cherished son of Viṣṇu and Śiva who is ever ready to shower blessings without delay, to that Śāstā, I bow with devotion.
mattamātaṃgagamanaṃ kāruṇyāmṛtapūritam |
sarvaviGhnaharaṃ devaṃ śāstāraṃ praṇamāmyaham ||3||Majestic as a mighty elephant in his stride, overflowing with the nectar of compassion the divine remover of every obstacle, to that Śāstā, I bow with devotion.
asmatkulēśvaraṃ devam asmacChatru-vināśanam |
asmadiṣṭapradātāraṃ śāstāraṃ praṇamāmyaham ||4||The guardian deity of our family, the destroyer of our foes who fulfils all our heartfelt desires, to that Śāstā, I bow with devotion.
pāṇḍyēśavaṃśatilakaṃ kēralē kēlivigrahm |
ārttrāṇaparaṃ devaṃ śāstāraṃ praṇamāmyaham ||5||The crest jewel of the Pāṇḍya dynasty, who sports his divine form gracefully in Kerala who is devoted entirely to rescuing those in suffering, to that Śāstā, I bow with devotion.
pañcaratnākhyametadyo nityaṃ śuddhaḥ paṭhennaraḥ |
tasya prasanno bhagavān śāstā vasati mānasē ||Whoever reads this "Five Gems" hymn every day with a pure heart for them, the gracious Lord Śāstā, well pleased, will reside always in their heart.
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- Vocals
- Arun Kaundinya, Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Saketh Kommajosyula, Nazeeruddin
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