Sri Shastha Stuti Dashakam

1.    I bow to the Lord whose lotus feet grant the desired fruits to devotees, the full moon in the ocean of compassion, the combined essence of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma — the one Lord of all worlds.
    2.    His locks adorned with peacock feathers shine with floral brilliance. With jeweled ornaments jingling, the moon-crested son of Hari radiates beauty — I take refuge in Him.
    3.    With soft blue curls, coral lips, and lotus eyes, He stands as the refuge of all three worlds — the beloved son of Hari, the master of Pramathas.
    4.    His face shines like a blossomed lotus, adorned with sparkling earrings — the living form of both Vishnu and Shiva, the Lord of beings, I bow to Him.
    5.    Wielding the bow and arrow with strong arms, He destroys evil forces and radiates boundless brilliance — I bow to the ever-effulgent Lord.
    6.    Decked in divine garlands and ornaments, clothed in pure blue silk, radiant as Vishnu yet fierce as Rudra — I bow to Him always.
    7.    The sages worship His lotus feet to cure the disease of worldly existence. The noble son of Shiva and Vishnu, destroyer of enemies, I bow to Him.
    8.    Beautiful and radiant like the full bloom of art and grace, accompanied by His divine consort, He grants peace and dispels all afflictions — I bow to the leader of celestial hosts.
    9.    O Lord of beings, ocean of mercy, bestower of boons, friend of devotees! Protect me from the fears of worldly life and the diseases of existence.
    10.    O Bhuthanatha, may my devotion to Your sacred feet remain unwavering. O Savior of all beings, boat that ferries devotees across the ocean of life, I bow to You eternally.

Summary:
The Sri Shastha Stuti Dashakam, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, is a ten-verse hymn glorifying Lord Ayyappa, the divine son of Shiva and Vishnu. Each verse reveals His beauty, compassion, wisdom, and power as the universal protector. The hymn emphasizes surrender, purity, and steadfast devotion to the Lord. Chanting it with faith is believed to remove afflictions, grant spiritual insight, and lead the soul toward peace and liberation.