Sri Subrahmaya Aksharamalika Stotram

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Shree subrahmanyaaksharamaalikaa stotram'

Sharavanabhava guha sharavanabhava guha
Sharavanabhava guha paahi guro guha ||

Akhilajagajjanipaalananilayana
Kaarana satsukhachidghana bho guha || 1 ||

Aagamanigaditamangal'agunagana
Aadipurushapuruhoota supoojita || 2 ||

Ibhavadanaanuja shubhasamudayayuta
Vibhavakarambita vibhupadajri'mbhita || 3 ||

Eetibhayaapaha neetinayaavaha
Geetikalaakhilareetivishaarada || 4 ||

Upapatirivakri'tavalleesangama –
Kupita vanecharapatihri'dayangama || 5 ||

Oorjitashaasanamaarjitabhooshana
Sphoorjathughoshana dhoorjat'itoshana || 6 ||

Ri'shiganaviganitacharanakamalayuta
Ri'jusaranicharita mahadavanamahita || 7 ||

Ree'kaaraakshararoopa puraatana
Raakaachandranikaasha shad'aanana || 8 ||

Li'kaararoopopakaarasunirata
Vikaararahitaapakaarasuvirata || 9 ||

Lee'kaaraakri'ti shokaapohana
Kekaaravayuta kekivinodana || 10 ||

Ed'akavaahana mood'havimohana
Ood'hasamabhuvana sod'hasadakarana || 11 ||

Ailabilaadidigeeshabalaavri'ta
Kailaasaachalaleelaalaalasa || 12 ||

Ojorejita tejoraajita
Aajiviraajadaraatyaparaajita || 13 ||

Aupanishadaparamaatmapadodita
Aupaadhikavigrahataamupagata || 14 ||

Am'honaashana ram'hogaahana
Brahmodbodhana sim'honmeshana || 15 ||

Astavishastasamastamahaasura
Hastasatatadhri'tashaktibhri'taamara || 16 ||

Karunaavigraha kalitaanugraha
Kat'usutidurgraha pat'uyatisugraha || 17 ||

Khand'itachand'amahaasuramand'ala-
Mand'itanibid'ashyaamal'akuntala || 18 ||

Gangaasambhava girishatanoobhava
Rangapurobhava tungakuchaadhava || 19 ||

Ghanavaahanamukha suravaravandita
Ghananaadodita shikhinat'anandita || 20 ||

Ngavamaanadhanurmaurveeravarata
Pavamaanadhri'tavyajanakri'timudita || 21 ||

Charanaayudhadhara karanaavri'tihara
Tarunaakri'tivara karunaasaagara || 22 ||

Chhedita taaraka bhedita paataka
Khedita ghaataka vaanchhitadaayaka || 23 ||

Jalajanibhanayana khalamanujamathana
Balidanujamadana kalikalushashamana || 24 ||

Jhashaketanasama vri'shaketanarama
Mishachetanayama vri'shakaarisugama || 25 ||

Jnyaataagamachaya dhootaaghanichaya
Veetashad'ariraya geetagunodaya || 26 ||

T'ankaaraagata kankaattaahita
Jhankaaraad'hyaalankaaraavri'ta || 27 ||

T'haakri'tiraajita haat'akakund'ala
Svaakri'tirejita ghot'akamand'ala || 28 ||

D'imbhaakri'tiyuta rambhaanat'arata
Jambhaarivinuta kumbhodbhavanuta || 29 ||

D'hakkaaravakri'ta dhikkaaraahita
Dikkaalaamita hikkaadirahita || 30 ||

Nakaaratarusuma nikaararatidama
Nakaarayutamanujapavihitaagama || 31 ||

Taapatrayahara kaalatrayachara
Lokatrayadhara vargatrayakara || 32 ||

Sthirapadadaayaka suravaranaayaka
Nirasitasaayaka nirupamagaayaka || 33 ||

Daantadayaapara kaantakal'ebara
Bhraantam' maam' tara shaantahri'dayavara || 34 ||

Dheerodaatta gunottara jitvara |
Dheeropaasita vittamahattara || 35 ||

Navaveeraahita savayovihasita
Bhavarogaavri'tamanujajihaasita || 36 ||

Pushkaramaalaavaasitavigraha
Punyaparaayana vihitaparigraha || 37 ||

Phaalalasanmri'gamadatilakojjvala
Kalimalatoola suvaatoolaatula || 38 ||

Bandeekri'tasurabri'ndaanandana
Vandaaru manuja mandaaradruma || 39 ||

Bhavataagamitah' kaaraagaaram'
Pranavaaviditashchaturaasyoram || 40 ||

Mahaneeyamahaavaakyodghoshita
Kamaneeyamahaamakut'odbhooshita || 41 ||

Yogihri'dayasaraseeruhabhaasvara
Yogaadheeshvara bhogavikasvara || 42 ||

Rakshoshikshanakri'tyavichakshana
Rakshanadakshakat'aakshanireekshana || 43 ||

Loladukoolaanchalavaadaanchala
Baalakutoohala leelaapeshala || 44 ||

Valavairisutaacharitaapahasita
Lavaleetimataa bhavato vanitaa || 45 ||

Shoolaayudhadhara kaalaayutahara
Maalaayutabhara helaayutakara || 46 ||

Shat'konasthita shat'taarakasuta
Shad'bhaavarahita shad'oormighaataka || 47 ||

Subrahmanyomiti nigamaanto
Vadati bhavantam' pranavapadaartham || 48 ||

Haaraaval'iyutakaaraahri'tasura
Dhaaraaratahaya niyuta niyutaratha || 49 ||

Lal'itakarakamala lul'itavaravalaya
Dal'itaasurachaya mil'itaamarachaya || 50 ||

Kshanabhangurajagadupapaadanachana
Vedavinishchita tattvajanaavana || 51 ||

Neelakant'hakri'ta varnamaalikaa
Preetaye bhavatu paarvateebhuvah' ||

Iti neelakant'hakri'ta shreesubrahmanyaaksharamaalikaa stotram |

Meaning

The Aksharamalika Stotram is a magnificent alphabetic hymn—praising Lord Subrahmanya from A to Ksha, where each letter reveals a profound divine attribute of the Lord. It celebrates Him as:
    •    The Lord of creation, sustenance, and dissolution
    •    The cosmic embodiment of knowledge, compassion, light and truth
    •    The slayer of demons like Tarakasura
    •    The ever-youthful, radiant six-faced deity
    •    The beloved son of Shiva and Parvati
    •    The commander of celestial armies
    •    The divine protector of devotees
    •    The essence of Vedas, Agamas, Yoga, Omkara and all alphabets

The hymn repeatedly describes His:
    •    Splendorous form
    •    Infinite compassion
    •    Power to destroy negativity
    •    Role as guide, guru and protector
    •    Presence in the hearts of sages and devotees

The stotram unifies devotion, surrender, knowledge and divine beauty, making it a complete praise of Murugan as the supreme reality.

In essence:
The stotram declares —
“O Subrahmanya, You are the meaning behind every letter and every life. Protect me and bless me always.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Subrahmanya Aksharamalika Stotram?

It is a unique hymn that praises Lord Subrahmanya based on the alphabet. Each letter from 'A' to 'Ksha' describes a divine attribute, glory, and power of the Lord, hence its name "Aksharamalika" (Garland of Letters).

When and how should one recite this Stotram?

This stotram can be recited daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind. Reciting it on Tuesdays and on the Shashti tithi is considered especially auspicious. It can be chanted in a temple or at the home altar.

What are the main benefits of chanting Sri Subrahmanya Aksharamalika Stotram?

Chanting this stotram helps remove obstacles, enhances knowledge and intellect, grants victory over enemies, and bestows good health and prosperity. It also leads to spiritual upliftment and deep connection with the divine.

Who should recite this Stotram?

Devotees of Lord Subrahmanya, those seeking knowledge, victory, health, and prosperity, and individuals facing obstacles in life can recite this stotram. It is particularly beneficial for students and those overcoming challenges.

How many times should this Stotram be recited?

Generally, reciting it once daily is considered auspicious. For specific results, it can be chanted 11, 21, or 108 times, but consistent recitation with devotion is more important than the number of repetitions.

What is the origin or author of this Stotram?

The specific authorship of Sri Subrahmanya Aksharamalika Stotram is not clearly documented, but it is a divine hymn that has been chanted by devotees since ancient times. It is found in ancient Agamas and stotra collections.

Sri Subrahmaya Aksharamalika Stotram

Shree subrahmanyaaksharamaalikaa stotram'

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