Sri Jagannatha Panchakam
Shree jagannaatha panchakam'
Raktaambhoruhadarpabhanjanamahaasaundaryanetradvayam'
Muktaahaaravilambihemamukut'am' ratnojjvalatkund'alam |
Varshaameghasamaananeelavapusham' graiveyahaaraanvitam'
Paarshve chakradharam' prasannavadanam' neelaadrinaatham' bhaje || 1 ||
Phullendeevaralochanam' navaghanashyaamaabhiraamaakri'tim'
Vishvesham' kamalaavilaasavilasatpaadaaravindadvayam |
Daityaarim' sakalendumand'itamukham' chakraabjahastadvayam'
Vande shreepurushottamam' pratidinam' lakshmeenivaasaalayam || 2 ||
Udyanneeradaneelasundaratanum' poornendubimbaananam'
Raajeevotpalapatranetrayugal'am' kaarunyavaaraam'nidhim |
Bhaktaanaam' sakalaartinaashanakaram' chintaabdhichintaamanim'
Vande shreepurushottamam' pratidinam' neelaadrichood'aamanim || 3 ||
Neelaadrau shankhamadhye shatadal'akamale ratnasim'haasanastham'
Sarvaalankaarayuktam' navaghanaruchiram' sam'yutam' chaagrajena |
Bhadraayaa vaamabhaage rathacharanayutam' brahmarudrendravandyam'
Vedaanaam' saarameesham' sujanaparivri'tam' brahmataatam' smaraami || 4 ||
Dorbhyaam' shobhitalaangalam' samusalam' kaadambareechanchalam'
Ratnaad'hyam' varakund'alam' bhujabalairaakraantabhoomand'alam |
Vajraabhaamalachaarugand'ayugal'am' naagendrachood'ojjvalam'
Sangraame chapalam' shashaankadhaval'am' shreekaamapaalam' bhaje || 5 ||
Iti shree jagannaatha panchakam ||
Meaning
The Sri Jagannatha Panchakam praises the divine beauty, majesty, and compassion of Lord Jagannatha, the Lord of Nilachala. His lotus-like red eyes, golden crown, radiant ornaments, and cloud-blue body express His unmatched charm. With the discus in His hand and a serene smile, He stands as the protector and benefactor of all beings. His lotus feet, adored by Lakshmi and worshipped by the gods, reflect His supremacy as Purushottama, the Lord of the universe. The hymn glorifies His moon-like face, compassionate eyes, and His role as the destroyer of sorrow and the fulfiller of desires—just like a wish-granting jewel for devotees. It describes the Lord seated on a jeweled throne on Niladri, accompanied by Balabhadra and Subhadra, worshipped by Brahma, Shiva, and Indra. The final verse praises Balabhadra’s strength, valor, dazzling ornaments, and protective nature, emphasizing the unity and divine family of Jagannatha, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Altogether, the Panchakam guides the devotee into deeper devotion, surrender, and spiritual connection with the Lord of Puri.
Benefits:
• Enhances devotion, surrender, and inner peace
• Removes distress and obstacles through divine grace
• Brings prosperity, protection, and spiritual clarity
• Very auspicious when recited during temple visits or Rath Yatra
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