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Sri Arunachala Ashtakam

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śrī  aruṇācalāṣṭakam

darśanādabhrasadasi jananātkamalālaye |
kāśyāṃ tu maraṇānmuktiḥ smaraṇādaruṇācale || 1 ||

karuṇāpūritāpāṃgaṃ śaraṇāgatavatsalam |
taruṇeṃdujaṭāmauliṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 2 ||

samastajagadādhāraṃ saccidānaṃdavigraham |
sahasrarathasopetaṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 3 ||

kāṃcanapratimābhāsaṃ vāṃchitārthaphalapradam |
māṃ ca rakṣa surādhyakṣaṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 4 ||

baddhacaṃdrajaṭājūṭamardhanārīkalebaram |
vardhamānadayāṃbhodhiṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 5 ||

kāṃcanapratimābhāsaṃ sūryakoṭisamaprabham |
baddhavyāghrapurīdhyānaṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 6 ||

śikṣayākhiladevāri bhakṣitakṣvelakaṃdharam |
rakṣayākhilabhaktānāṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 7 ||

aṣṭabhūtisamāyuktamiṣṭakāmaphalapradam |
śiṣṭabhaktisamāyuktān smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 8 ||

vināyakasurādhyakṣaṃ viṣṇubrahmeṃdrasevitam |
vimalāruṇapādābjaṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 9 ||

maṃdāramallikājātikuṃdacaṃpakapaṃkajaiḥ |
iṃdrādipūjitāṃ devīṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 10 ||

saṃpatkaraṃ pārvatīśaṃ sūryacaṃdrāgnilocanam |
maṃdasmitamukhāṃbhojaṃ smaraṇādaruṇācalam || 11 ||              
     
iti śrīaruṇācalāṣṭakam ||

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Arunachala Ashtakam?
Sri Arunachala Ashtakam is a sacred eight-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Arunachaleswara, an embodiment of Lord Shiva. It extols the divine glory of the Arunachala mountain and emphasizes the profound significance of its remembrance.
When should Sri Arunachala Ashtakam be recited?
This stotra can be recited at any time, particularly in the morning after bathing or during evening puja. Reciting it on Mondays or other auspicious days dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered particularly fruitful.
What are the benefits of reciting Sri Arunachala Ashtakam?
Reciting this stotra is believed to grant liberation (Moksha), mental peace, fulfillment of desires, protection, and spiritual upliftment. It is said to have the power to free one from the cycle of birth and death.
Who should recite Sri Arunachala Ashtakam?
Devotees of Shiva, spiritual seekers, and anyone desiring peace, tranquility, and liberation in life can recite this stotra. It is open to all, regardless of caste, creed, or gender.
How many times should Sri Arunachala Ashtakam be recited?
It is beneficial to recite it at least once daily, or 11, 21, or 108 times. Reciting with devotion and concentration is crucial, and regular chanting yields greater spiritual benefits.
What is the origin of Sri Arunachala Ashtakam?
While there are varying opinions on its exact origin, Sri Arunachala Ashtakam is traditionally attributed to Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi. It is one of the ancient hymns that glorify the essence of Arunachala.

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