Saravanabhava Mantrakshara Shatkam
Sharavanabhava mantraakshara shat'kam'
Shaktisvaroopaaya sharodbhavaaya
Shakraarchitaayaatha shacheestutaaya |
Shamaaya shambhupranavaarthadaaya
Shakaararoopaaya namo guhaaya || 1 ||
Rananmaniprojjvalamekhalaaya
Ramaasanaathapranavaarthadaaya |
Rateeshapoojyaaya raviprabhaaya
Rakaararoopaaya namo guhaaya || 2 ||
Varaaya varnaashramarakshakaaya
Varatrishoolaabhayamand'itaaya |
Valaarikanyaasukri'taalayaaya
Vakaararoopaaya namo guhaaya || 3 ||
Nagendrakanyeshvaratattvadaaya
Nagaadhirood'haaya nagaarchitaaya |
Nagaasuraghnaaya nagaalayaaya
Nakaararoopaaya namo guhaaya || 4 ||
Bhavaaya bhargaaya bhavaatmajaaya
Bhasmaayamaanaadbhutavigrahaaya |
Bhaktesht'akaamapradakalpakaaya
Bhakaararoopaaya namo guhaaya || 5 ||
Valleevalaaraatisutaarchitaaya
Varaangaraagaanchitavigrahaaya |
Valleekaraambhoruhamarditaaya
Vakaararoopaaya namo guhaaya || 6 ||
Iti shreesharavanabhavamantraaksharashat'kam |
Meaning
Sharavanabhava Mantrākshara Shatkam is a six-verse hymn where each verse is built around a sacred syllable (Sha, Ra, Va, Na, Bha, Va), symbolizing the six-fold divine essence of Lord Subrahmanya. These syllables represent His power, protection, compassion, and cosmic wisdom.
Meaning (Balanced):
The hymn praises the Lord as the embodiment of Shakti, the one born in the Sharavana reeds, worshipped by Indra and the gods, and the giver of spiritual knowledge rooted in the sacred Om.
He is described as radiant like the sun, adorned with divine ornaments, and the fulfiller of righteous desires.
As the protector of dharma and the guide of all four ashramas, He blesses devotees with courage, clarity, and purity of mind.
The Na syllable highlights Him as the source of divine knowledge, the destroyer of demonic forces, and the one worshipped in mountains and sacred places.
The Bha syllable celebrates Him as the dispeller of worldly fears, the ocean of compassion, and the giver of all wishes.
Finally, the hymn praises Him as the beloved of Valli, the destroyer of karmic impurities, and the eternal guardian of devotees.
Summary:
A powerful hymn representing the six-fold mantra of Lord Murugan. Reciting this brings purification, strength, protection, and steady devotion. It awakens inner clarity and connects the devotee with the divine grace of Sharavanabhava.
Benefits
• Removes fear, obstacles, negative energies
• Enhances mental clarity, courage and spiritual awareness
• Grants protection, prosperity and success
• Strengthens devotion and inner discipline
• Helps in overcoming karmic burdens and emotional stress
• Invokes the six-fold divine power of Lord Subrahmanya
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