Sri Kiratha Ashtakam

Sri Kiratha (Ayyappa) Ashtakam

Om Asya Shreekiraatashasturmahaamantrasya Remanta Rishih Devee Gaayatree Chhandah Shree Kiraata Shaastaa Devataa, Hraam Beejam, Hreem Shaktih, Hroom Keelakam, Shree Kiraata Shastu Prasaada Siddhyarthe Jape Viniyogah |

Dhyaanam:
Om Kodandam Sasharam Bhujena Bhujagendrabhogaa Bhaasaavahan
Vaamenachchhurikaam Vibhakshalane Pakshena Dakshena Cha |
Kaantyaa Nirjita Neeradah Purabhidah Kreedankiraataakrite
Putrosmaakamanalpa Nirmalayaa Cha Nirmaatu Sharmaanisham ||

Stotram |
Pratyarthivraatavakshahsthalarudhirasuraapaanamattaa Prishatkam
Chaape Sandhaaya Tishthan Hridayasarasije Maamake Taapaham Tam |
Pinchhottamsah Sharanyah Pashupatitanayo Neeradaabhah Prasanno
Devah Paayaadapaayaachchhabaravapurasau Saavadhaanah Sadaa Nah || 1 ||

Aakhetaaya Vanecharasya Girijaasaktasya Shambhoh Sutah
Traatum Yo Bhuvanam Puraa Samajani Khyaatah Kiraataakritih |
Kodandakshurikaadharo Ghanaravah Pinchhaavatamsojjvalah
Sa Tvam Maamava Sarvadaa Ripuganatrastam Dayaavaaridhe || 2 ||

Yo Maam Peedayati Prasahya Satatam Deheetyananyaashrayam
Bhitvaa Tasya Riporurah Kshurikayaa Shaataagrayaa Durmateh |
Deva Tvatkarapankajollasitayaa Shreemankiraataakriteh
Tatpraanaanvitaraantakaaya Bhagavan Kaalaariputraanjasaa || 3 ||

Viddho Marmasu Durvachobhirasataam Santaptashalyopamaih
Driptaanaam Dvishataamashaantamanasaam Khinnosmi Yaavadbhrisham |
Taavattvam Kshurikaasharaasanadharashchitte Mamaavirbhavan
Svaamin Deva Kiraataroopa Shamaya Pratyarthigarvam Kshanaat || 4 ||

Hartum Vittamadharmato Mama Rataashchoraashcha Ye Durjanaa-
-steshaam Marmasu Taadayaashu Vishikhaistvatkaarmukaannihsritaih ||

Shaastaaram Dvishataam Kiraatavapusham Sarvaarthadam Tvaamrite
Pashyaamyatra Puraariputra Sharanam Naanyam Prapannomyaham || 5 ||

Yakshapretapishaachabhootanivahaa Duhkhapradaa Bheeshanaah
Baadhante Narashonitotsukadhiyo Ye Maam Ripupreritaah |
Chaapajyaaninadaistvameesha Sakalaan Samhritya Dushtagrahaan
Gaureeshaatmaja Daivateshvara Kiraataakaara Samraksha Maam || 6 ||

Dogdhum Ye Nirataastvamadya Padapadmaikaantabhaktaaya Me
Maayaachchhannakalebaraashruvishadaanaadyaih Sadaa Karmabhih |
Vashyastambhanamaaranaadikushalapraarambhadakshaanareen
Dushtaan Samhara Devadeva Shabaraakaara Trilokeshvara || 7 ||

Tanvaa Vaa Manasaa Giraapi Satatam Dosham Chikeershatyalam
Tvatpaadapranatasya Niraparaadhasyaapi Ye Maanavaah |
Sarvaan Samhara Taan Gireeshasuta Me Taapatrayaughaanapi
Tvaamekam Shabaraakrite Bhayaharam Naatham Prapannosmyaham || 8 ||

Klishto Raajabhataistadaapi Paribhootoham Kulairvairibhih
-shchaanyairghoratarairvipajjalanidhau Magnosmi Duhkhaaturam |
Haa Haa Kinkaravai Vibho Shabaravesham Tvaamabheeshtaarthadam
Vandeham Paradaivatam Kuru Kripaanaathaartabandho Mayi || 9 ||

Stotram Yah Prajapet Prashaantakaranairnityam Kiraataashtakam
Sa Kshipram Vashagaan Karoti Nripateenaabaddhavairaanapi |
Samhrityaatmavirodhinah Khilajanaan Dushtagrahaanapyasau
Yaatyante Yamadootabheetirahito Divyaam Gatim Shaashvateem || 10 ||

Iti Kiraataashtakam ||

What is Sri Kiratha Ashtakam?

Sri Kiratha Ashtakam is a powerful eight-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Kiratha Shasta, a form of Lord Ayyappa. It is recited to invoke his blessings for protection, victory, and prosperity.

When and how should one recite this stotra?

This stotra can be recited at any time, but it is considered most auspicious to chant it after a bath in the morning and after lighting lamps in the evening. It should be recited with a pure mind and devotion.

What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Kiratha Ashtakam?

Recitation of this stotra offers protection from enemies, removal of obstacles, good health, mental peace, and success in life. It also helps in overcoming negative energies and influences.

Who should recite Sri Kiratha Ashtakam?

Devotees of Lord Kiratha Shasta, especially those seeking protection, relief from challenges, and spiritual growth, can recite this stotra. Anyone can recite it without discrimination.

How many times should this stotra be recited?

It can be recited at least once daily, or 11, 21, or 108 times. For specific purposes or to overcome difficulties, it can be chanted a determined number of times with a sankalpa (resolve). Regular recitation is more effective.

What is the origin or background of Sri Kiratha Ashtakam?

Sri Kiratha Ashtakam praises the Kirata form of Lord Ayyappa. The Kirata form represents the victorious and protective aspect of Shasta, born from the union of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu's Mohini avatar.

Sri Kiratha Ashtakam

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