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Sri Shabarigirisha Ashtakam

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yajanasupūjitayogivarārcita yāduvināśaka yogatano
    yativarakalpitayaṃtrakṛtāsanayakṣavarārpitapuṣpatano |
yamaniyamāsanayogihṛdāsanapāpanivāraṇakālatano
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||1||

makaramahotsava maṃgaladāyaka bhūtagaṇāvṛta devatano
    madhuripumanmathamārakamānita dīkṣitamānasa mānyatano |
madagajasevita maṃjulanādakavādyasughoṣitamodatano
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||2||

jaya jaya he śabarīgirināyaka sādhaya ciṃtitamiṣṭatano
    kalivaradottama komalakuṃtala kaṃjasumāvalikāṃtatano |
kalivarasaṃsthita kālabhayārdita bhaktajanāvanatuṣṭamate
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||3||

niśisurapūjanamaṃgalavādanamālyavibhūṣaṇamodamate
    surayuvatīkṛtavaṃdana nartananaṃditamānasa maṃjutano |
kalimanujādbhuta kalpitakomalanāmasukīrtanamodatano
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||4||

aparimitādbhutalīla jagatparipāla nijālayacārutano
    kalijanapālana saṃkaṭavāraṇa pāpajanāvanalabdhatano |
pratidivasāgatadevavarārcita sādhumukhāgatakīrtitano
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||5||

kalimalakālana kaṃjavilocana kuṃdasumānana kāṃtatano
    bahujanamānasakāmasupūraṇa nāmajapottama maṃtratano |
nijagiridarśanayātujanārpitaputradhanādikadharmatano
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||6||

śatamukhapālaka śāṃtividāyaka śatruvināśaka śuddhatano
    tarunikarālaya dīnakṛpālaya tāpasamānasa dīptatano |
hariharasaṃbhava padmasamudbhava vāsavaśaṃbhavasevyatano
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||7||

mamakuladaivata matpitṛpūjita mādhavalālitamaṃjumate
    munijanasaṃstuta muktividāyaka śaṃkarapālita śāṃtamate |
jagadabhayaṃkara janmaphalaprada caṃdanacarcitacaṃdraruce
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||8||

amalamanaṃtapadānvitarāmasudīkṣita satkavipadyamidaṃ
    śivaśabarīgirimaṃdirasaṃsthitatoṣadamiṣṭadamārtiharaṃ |
paṭhati śṛṇoti ca bhaktiyuto yadi bhāgyasamṛddhimatho labhate
    jaya jaya he śabarīgirimaṃdirasuṃdara pālaya māmaniśaṃ ||9||

iti śrī śabarīgiriśāṣṭakaṃ saṃpūrṇaṃ ||

Meaning

    1.    O Lord worshipped by sages, destroyer of the Yadava clan, embodiment of Yoga! You reside in the hearts of yogis who practice discipline and remove their sins. O beautiful Lord of Shabari Hill, protect me always.
    2.    O bestower of auspiciousness during the Makara festival, surrounded by divine attendants! You delight in sweet music and joyous sounds—protect me always, O Lord of Shabarigiri.
    3.    O leader of Shabari Hill, fulfiller of devotees’ desires! With soft curls and lotus garlands, You bring joy to those who seek refuge in You.
    4.    O One worshipped by gods at night, delighting in divine music and dance! Your holy name removes sins of the dark age—protect me forever.
    5.    O Lord of wondrous deeds, protector of creation! You relieve the distress of devotees and are praised daily by sages and gods.
    6.    Lotus-eyed Lord, moon-faced, fulfiller of wishes! You grant progeny and prosperity to those who behold You.
    7.    Bestower of peace, destroyer of enemies, pure and radiant! Served by Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, and Indra alike, You shine with compassion.
    8.    My family deity, worshipped by my forefathers, beloved of Madhava! Revered by sages and givers of liberation, adorned with sandal paste and serenity.
    9.    This hymn, composed by a devoted poet, pleases Lord Shabari and removes sorrow. Whoever recites or listens to it with devotion gains prosperity and divine blessings.

Summary:
Sri Shabarigirisha Ashtakam glorifies Lord Ayyappa of Shabari Hill, the divine protector and fulfiller of devotees’ wishes. The hymn describes His greatness as the embodiment of yoga, worshipped by gods and sages. He brings auspiciousness during the Makara festival and protects all who surrender to Him. His divine beauty, compassion, and strength are celebrated through each verse. Chanting this stotra removes sins, grants peace, prosperity, and ultimately leads to liberation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Shabarigirisha Ashtakam?
Sri Shabarigirisha Ashtakam is a devotional hymn comprising eight verses dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity of Sabarimala. It describes the divine attributes and miraculous deeds of the Lord.
When and how should one recite Sri Shabarigirisha Ashtakam?
This stotra can be recited daily, especially during the Mandalakalam period or before a pilgrimage to Sabarimala. It is best to recite it after a purifying bath, with devotion, preferably in the morning or evening.
What are the benefits of reciting this stotra?
Reciting Shabarigirisha Ashtakam helps in the removal of sins, fulfillment of desires, protection from enemies, granting of prosperity, progeny, and spiritual upliftment. It brings peace and divine blessings.
Who should recite Sri Shabarigirisha Ashtakam?
Devotees of Lord Ayyappa, those seeking protection, peace, fulfillment of desires, and spiritual progress can recite this stotra. It is suitable for anyone seeking the blessings of the Lord.
How many times should this stotra be recited?
It can be recited at least once daily. For specific intentions, it can be chanted 11, 21, or 108 times, or as per one's personal devotion and spiritual practice.
What is the origin of Sri Shabarigirisha Ashtakam?
This stotra was composed by a poet who was a devotee of Rama, praising the glory of Lord Ayyappa of Sabarimala. It is a part of traditional devotional literature.

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