Sri Subrahmanya Manasa Puja Stotram
The Sri Subrahmanya Manasa Puja Stotram is a hymn that focuses on performing mental worship of Lord Murugan, highlighting the significance of inner devotion.
श्री सुब्रह्मण्य स्तोत्राणि
śrīmanmērudharādharādhipa mahāsaubhāgyasaṁśōbhitē mandāradrumavāṭikāparivr̥tē śrīskandaśailēmalē saudhē hāṭakanirmitē maṇimayē sanmaṇṭapābhyantarē brahmānandaghanaṁ guhākhyamanaghaṁ siṁhāsanaṁ cintayē
O Lord Subrahmanya, adorned with the great fortune of the ruler of Mount Meru,
श्रीमन्मेरुधराधराधिप महासौभाग्यसंशोभिते
madanāyutalāvaṇyaṁ navyāruṇaśatāruṇam
In the garden surrounded by Mandara trees, on the mountain of Skanda,
मन्दारद्रुमवाटिकापरिवृते श्रीस्कन्दशैलेमले
nīlajīmūtacikuraṁ ardhēndu sadr̥śālikam
In the mansion made by the artisans, filled with jewels, within the beautiful assembly hall,
सौधे हाटकनिर्मिते मणिमये सन्मण्टपाभ्यन्तरे
puṇḍarīkaviśālākṣaṁ pūrṇacandranibhānanam
I contemplate the throne known as Guhā, which is full of the bliss of Brahman and is sinless.
ब्रह्मानन्दघनं गुहाख्यमनघं सिंहासनं चिन्तये ॥ १ ॥
cāmpēya vilasannāsaṁ mandahāsāñcitōrasam
With the beauty of countless Cupid's, resembling the new dawn of a hundred sunrises,
मदनायुतलावण्यं नव्यारुणशतारुणम् ।
gaṇḍasthalacalacchōtra kuṇḍalaṁ cārukandharam
With the blue cloud-like hair, resembling the half-moon,
नीलजीमूतचिकुरं अर्धेन्दु सदृशालिकम् ॥ २ ॥
karāsaktakanaḥdaṇḍaṁ ratnahārāñcitōrasam
With the large lotus-like eyes, shining like the full moon,
पुण्डरीकविशालाक्षं पूर्णचन्द्रनिभाननम् ।
kaṭītaṭalasaddivyavasanaṁ pīvarōrukam
With a charming smile that brings forth a gentle laugh,
चाम्पेय विलसन्नासं मन्दहासाञ्चितोरसम् ॥ ३ ॥
surāsurādikōṭīra nīrājitapadāmbujam
With the earrings that sway on the cheeks, and a beautiful neck,
गण्डस्थलचलच्छोत्र कुण्डलं चारुकन्धरम् ।
nānāratna vibhūṣāḍhyaṁ divyacandanacarcitam
Holding a spear in the hand, adorned with a necklace of jewels,
करासक्तकनःदण्डं रत्नहाराञ्चितोरसम् ॥ ४ ॥
sanakādi mahāyōgi sēvitaṁ karuṇānidhim
Wearing divine garments that touch the ground, with a robust body,
कटीतटलसद्दिव्यवसनं पीवरोरुकम् ।
bhaktavāñchitadātāraṁ dēvasēnāsamāvr̥tam
With the lotus feet worshipped by countless gods and demons,
सुरासुरादिकोटीर नीराजितपदाम्बुजम् ॥ ५ ॥
tējōmayaṁ kārtikēyaṁ bhāvayē hr̥dayāmbujē
Adorned with various gems and smeared with divine sandalwood paste,
नानारत्न विभूषाढ्यं दिव्यचन्दनचर्चितम् ।
āvāhayāmi viśvēśaṁ mahāsēnaṁ mahēśvaram
Served by great yogis like Sanaka, a treasure of compassion,
सनकादि महायोगि सेवितं करुणानिधिम् ॥ ६ ॥
tējastrayātmakaṁ pīṭhaṁ śarajanman gr̥hāṇa bhōḥ
The giver of the desires of devotees, surrounded by the army of gods,
भक्तवाञ्छितदातारं देवसेनासमावृतम् ।
anavadyaṁ gr̥hāṇēśa pādyamadya ṣaḍānana
I meditate upon you, O Kartikeya, who is made of radiance, in the lotus of my heart.
तेजोमयं कार्तिकेयं भावये हृदयाम्बुजे ॥ ७ ॥
pārvatīnandanānarghyaṁ arpayāmyarghyamadbhutam
I invoke you, O Lord of the Universe, the great general, the supreme deity,
आवाहयामि विश्वेशं महासेनं महेश्वरम् ।
ācamyatāmagnijāta svarṇapātrōdyatairjalaiḥ
Please accept this seat, which is filled with radiance, and take your birth in the world.
तेजस्त्रयात्मकं पीठं शरजन्मन् गृहाण भोः ॥ ८ ॥
pañcāmr̥tarasairdivyaiḥ sudhāsamavibhāvitaiḥ
I offer the flawless feet of the Lord of the house, the six-faced one,
अनवद्यं गृहाणेश पाद्यमद्य षडानन ।
dadhikṣīrājyamadhubhiḥ pañcagavyaiḥ phalōdakaiḥ
As an invaluable offering to the son of Parvati, the wondrous one.
पार्वतीनन्दनानर्घ्यं अर्पयाम्यर्घ्यमद्भुतम् ॥ ९ ॥
nānāphalarasairdivyairnārikēlaphalōdakaiḥ
Let us purify ourselves with water from golden vessels,
आचम्यतामग्निजात स्वर्णपात्रोद्यतैर्जलैः ।
divyauṣadhirasaiḥ svarṇaratnōdaka kuśōdakaiḥ
Mixed with the five ambrosial nectars, beautifully arranged.
पञ्चामृतरसैर्दिव्यैः सुधासमविभावितैः ॥ १० ॥
himāmbucandanarasairghanasārādivāsitaiḥ
With curds, milk, and honey, along with the five products of the cow,
दधिक्षीराज्यमधुभिः पञ्चगव्यैः फलोदकैः ।
brahmāṇḍōdaramadhyastha tīrthaiḥ paramapāvanaiḥ
And fruits of various flavors, along with the divine bananas.
नानाफलरसैर्दिव्यैर्नारिकेलफलोदकैः ॥ ११ ॥
pāvanaṁ paramēśāna tvāṁ tīrthaiḥ snāpayāmyaham
With divine herbal juices, water from golden gems, and grass,
दिव्यौषधिरसैः स्वर्णरत्नोदक कुशोदकैः ।
sudhōrmikṣīradhavalaṁ bhasmanōdhūlyatāvakam
And the cooling sandalwood paste from the snowy mountains.
हिमाम्बुचन्दनरसैर्घनसारादिवासितैः ॥ १२ ॥
sauvarṇavāsasākāyāṁ vēṣṭayē:'bhīṣṭasiddhayē
In the center of the cosmic egg, with the purest holy waters,
ब्रह्माण्डोदरमध्यस्थ तीर्थैः परमपावनैः ।
yajñōpavītaṁ sujñānadāyinē tē:'rpayē guham
I bathe you, O supreme Lord, with waters from the holy places.
पावनं परमेशान त्वां तीर्थैः स्नापयाम्यहम् ॥ १३ ॥
kirīṭahārakēyūra bhūṣaṇāni samarpayē
With the white foam of nectar and the ash of sacred offerings,
सुधोर्मिक्षीरधवलं भस्मनोधूल्यतावकम् ।
rōcanāgarukastūrī sitābhramasr̥ṇānvitam
I wrap you in the golden garments, for the fulfillment of my desires.
सौवर्णवाससाकायां वेष्टयेऽभीष्टसिद्धये ॥ १४ ॥
gandhasāraṁ surabhilaṁ surēśābhyupagamyatām
I offer you the sacred thread that bestows wisdom,
यज्ञोपवीतं सुज्ञानदायिने तेऽर्पये गुहम् ।
racayē tilakaṁ phālē gandhaṁ mr̥gamadēna tē
And I present to you ornaments, crowns, and jewels.
किरीटहारकेयूर भूषणानि समर्पये ॥ १५ ॥
akṣayyaphaladānarghānakṣatānarpayē prabhō
I offer the fragrant musk and the essence of the fragrant agarwood.
रोचनागरुकस्तूरी सिताभ्रमसृणान्वितम् ।
kumudōtpala kahlāra kamalaiḥ śatapatrakaiḥ
May the essence of fragrance, the delightful one, be approached by the gods.
गन्धसारं सुरभिलं सुरेशाभ्युपगम्यताम् ॥ १६ ॥
jātīcampakapunnāga vakulaiḥ karavīrakaiḥ
I create a tilaka with the scent of your musk, O deer-like one.
रचये तिलकं फाले गन्धं मृगमदेन ते ।
dūrvāpravālamālūra mācīmaruvapatrakaiḥ
I offer you the priceless gift of imperishable fruits, O Lord.
अक्षय्यफलदानर्घानक्षतानर्पये प्रभो ॥ १७ ॥
akīṭādihatairnavyaiḥ kōmalaistulasīdalaiḥ
With lotuses, water lilies, and hundred-leaved flowers,
कुमुदोत्पल कह्लार कमलैः शतपत्रकैः ।
pāvanaiścandrakadalī kusumairnandivardhanaiḥ
With jasmine, champaka, and punnaga, along with karavīra,
जातीचम्पकपुन्नाग वकुलैः करवीरकैः ॥ १८ ॥
navamālālikābhiḥ matallikātallajairapi
With blades of grass, fresh and tender, and the leaves of tulsi,
दूर्वाप्रवालमालूर माचीमरुवपत्रकैः ।
kuraṇḍairapi śamyākaiḥ mandārairatisundaraiḥ
With the pure moonlight of the lotus, and flowers that enhance joy,
अकीटादिहतैर्नव्यैः कोमलैस्तुलसीदलैः ॥ १९ ॥
agarhitaiśca barhiṣṭhaḥ pāṭīdaiḥ pārijātakaiḥ
With new garlands made of matallikā and tender lotuses,
पावनैश्चन्द्रकदली कुसुमैर्नन्दिवर्धनैः ।
āmōdakusumairanyaiḥ pūjayāmi jagatpatim
With kurandā and shami flowers, and exceedingly beautiful mandāra,
नवमालालिकाभिः मतल्लिकातल्लजैरपि ॥ २० ॥
dhūpō:'yaṁ gr̥hyatāṁ dēva ghrāṇēndriya vimōhakam
With the best of barhiṣṭha and the fragrant pārijāta,
कुरण्डैरपि शम्याकैः मन्दारैरतिसुन्दरैः ।
sarvāntaratamōhantrē guha tē dīpamarpayē
With other flowers of the mango tree, I worship the Lord of the universe.
अगर्हितैश्च बर्हिष्ठः पाटीदैः पारिजातकैः ॥ २१ ॥
sadyaḥ samābhr̥taṁ divyamamr̥taṁ tr̥ptihētukam
May this incense, which captivates the sense of smell, be accepted, O God.
आमोदकुसुमैरन्यैः पूजयामि जगत्पतिम् ।
sālyānnamadbhutaṁ navyaṁ gōghr̥taṁ sūpasaṅgatam
I offer you the lamp that dispels all inner darkness, O Guha.
धूपोऽयं गृह्यतां देव घ्राणेन्द्रिय विमोहकम् ॥ २२ ॥
kadalīnārikēlāmr̥dhānyādyurvārukādibhiḥ
May the divine nectar, which brings satisfaction, be immediately received.
सर्वान्तरतमोहन्त्रे गुह ते दीपमर्पये ।
racitairharitairdivya khacarībhiḥ suparpaṭaiḥ
The wonderful new dish made of barley, mixed with ghee and well-prepared soup,
सद्यः समाभृतं दिव्यममृतं तृप्तिहेतुकम् ॥ २३ ॥
sarvasaṁstārasampūrṇairājyapakvairatipriyaiḥ
Combined with bananas, plantains, and various other fruits,
साल्यान्नमद्भुतं नव्यं गोघृतं सूपसङ्गतम् ।
rambhāpanasakūśmāṇḍāpūpā niṣpakvamantaraiḥ
Crafted by divine green beings, with splendid arrangements,
कदलीनारिकेलामृधान्याद्युर्वारुकादिभिः ॥ २४ ॥
vidārikā kāravēlla paṭōlī tagarōnmukhaiḥ
Filled with all kinds of delightful offerings, pleasing to the rulers of the land.
रचितैर्हरितैर्दिव्य खचरीभिः सुपर्पटैः ।
śākairbahuvidhairanyaiḥ vaṭakairvaṭusaṁskr̥taiḥ
The dishes of rambha, plantains, and various sweets are served without hesitation,
सर्वसंस्तारसम्पूर्णैराज्यपक्वैरतिप्रियैः ॥ २५ ॥
sasūpasāranirgamya saracīsurasēna ca
With the presence of vidarika, karavella, and patola, adorned with fragrant flowers.
रम्भापनसकूश्माण्डापूपा निष्पक्वमन्तरैः ।
kūśmāṇḍakhaṇḍakalita taptaka rasanēna ca
Various kinds of greens and other vegetables, prepared in a traditional manner,
विदारिका कारवेल्ल पटोली तगरोन्मुखैः ॥ २६ ॥
supakvacitrānnaśataiḥ laḍḍukēḍḍumakādibhiḥ
Emerging from the kitchen, accompanied by the sweet sounds of the orchestra.
शाकैर्बहुविधैरन्यैः वटकैर्वटुसंस्कृतैः ।
sudhāphalāmr̥tasyandimaṇḍaka kṣīramaṇḍakaiḥ
The pieces of pumpkin, cooked with a hot flavor,
ससूपसारनिर्गम्य सरचीसुरसेन च ॥ २७ ॥
māṣāpūpagulāpūpa gōdhūmāpūpa śarkaraiḥ
With hundreds of well-prepared dishes like laddus and other sweets,
कूश्माण्डखण्डकलित तप्तक रसनेन च ।
śaśāṅkakiraṇōdbhāsi pōlikā śaṣkulīmukhaiḥ
The nectar of fruits and ambrosia served in bowls of milk,
सुपक्वचित्रान्नशतैः लड्डुकेड्डुमकादिभिः ॥ २८ ॥
bhakṣyairanyaiḥ suruciraiḥ pāyasaiśca rasāyanaiḥ
Dishes made of black gram, rose, wheat, and sugar,
सुधाफलामृतस्यन्दिमण्डक क्षीरमण्डकैः ।
lēhyairuccāvacaiḥ khaṇḍaśarkarāphāṇitādibhiḥ
Illuminated by the moonlight, with dishes that have a pleasing appearance,
माषापूपगुलापूप गोधूमापूप शर्करैः ॥ २९ ॥
guḍōdakairnārikēlarasairikṣurasairapi
Accompanied by other delightful foods, and sweetened with various syrups.
शशाङ्ककिरणोद्भासि पोलिका शष्कुलीमुखैः ।
kūrcikābhiranēkābhiḥ maṇḍikābhirupaskr̥tam
With various types of sweet pastes and crushed sugar, served in abundance.
भक्ष्यैरन्यैः सुरुचिरैः पायसैश्च रसायनैः ॥ ३० ॥
kadalīcūtapanasagōstanī phalarāśibhiḥ
With jaggery and the juice of coconuts,
लेह्यैरुच्चावचैः खण्डशर्कराफाणितादिभिः ।
nāraṅga śr̥ṅgabēraila marīcairlikucādibhiḥ
And with various sweetmeats prepared,
गुडोदकैर्नारिकेलरसैरिक्षुरसैरपि ॥ ३१ ॥
upadaṁśaiḥ śaraccandra gauragōdadhisaṅgatam
With clusters of bananas and mangoes,
कूर्चिकाभिरनेकाभिः मण्डिकाभिरुपस्कृतम् ।
jambīrarasakaisaryā hiṅgusaindhavanāgaraiḥ
And with oranges and berries,
कदलीचूतपनसगोस्तनी फलराशिभिः ॥ ३२ ॥
lasatājaladagrēṇa pānīyēna samāśritam
With the autumn moon and the white ocean,
नारङ्ग शृङ्गबेरैल मरीचैर्लिकुचादिभिः ।
hēmapātrēṣu sarasaṁ sāṅgaryēṇa ca kalpitam
With the juice of jambir and the essence of hing,
उपदंशैः शरच्चन्द्र गौरगोदधिसङ्गतम् ॥ ३३ ॥
nityatr̥pta jagannātha tārakārē surēśvara
I offer you water adorned with sparkling droplets,
जम्बीररसकैसर्या हिङ्गुसैन्धवनागरैः ।
naivēdyaṁ gr̥hyatāṁ dēva kr̥payā bhaktavatsala
In golden vessels filled with delightful nectar,
लसताजलदग्रेण पानीयेन समाश्रितम् ॥ ३४ ॥
sarvalōkaikavarada mr̥tyō durdaityarakṣasām
O Lord of the universe, always satisfied,
हेमपात्रेषु सरसं साङ्गर्येण च कल्पितम् ।
gandhōdakēna tē hastau kṣālayāmi ṣaḍānana
O Lord of the stars, divine master,
नित्यतृप्त जगन्नाथ तारकारे सुरेश्वर ॥ ३५ ॥
ēlālavaṅgakarpūra jātīphalasugandhilām
May the offering be accepted, O God,
नैवेद्यं गृह्यतां देव कृपया भक्तवत्सल ।
vīṭīṁ sēvaya sarvēśa cēṭīkr̥ta jagatraya
Out of compassion for your devotees,
सर्वलोकैकवरद मृत्यो दुर्दैत्यरक्षसाम् ॥ ३६ ॥
dattērnīrājayāmi tvāṁ karpūraprabhayānaya
Granting boons to all beings,
गन्धोदकेन ते हस्तौ क्षालयामि षडानन ।
puṣpāñjaliṁ pradāsyāmi svarṇapuṣpākṣatairyutam
And protecting from the fear of death and demons,
एलालवङ्गकर्पूर जातीफलसुगन्धिलाम् ॥ ३७ ॥
chatrēṇa cāmarēṇāpi nr̥ttagītādibhirguha
With the essence of fragrant offerings, I wash your hands,
वीटीं सेवय सर्वेश चेटीकृत जगत्रय ।
rājōpacārairakhilaiḥ santuṣṭō bhava matprabhō
With cardamom, clove, camphor, and the scent of jasmine,
दत्तेर्नीराजयामि त्वां कर्पूरप्रभयानय ॥ ३८ ॥
pradakṣiṇaṁ karōmi tvāṁ viśvātmaka namō:'stu tē
I serve you, O Lord, in this world,
पुष्पाञ्जलिं प्रदास्यामि स्वर्णपुष्पाक्षतैर्युतम् ।
sahasrakr̥tvō racayē śirasā tē:'bhivādanam
I offer you my homage, O Lord of camphor's light.
छत्रेण चामरेणापि नृत्तगीतादिभिर्गुह ॥ ३९ ॥
aparādhasahasrāṇi sahasva karuṇākara
I offer you a flower tribute adorned with golden flowers.
राजोपचारैरखिलैः सन्तुष्टो भव मत्प्रभो ।
namaḥ sarvāntarasthāya namaḥ kaivalyahētavē
With an umbrella and a fan, may you be pleased with the dance and song offerings.
प्रदक्षिणं करोमि त्वां विश्वात्मक नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ४० ॥
śrutiśīrṣakagamyāya namaḥ śaktidharāya tē
May you be satisfied with all royal offerings, O Lord of mine.
सहस्रकृत्वो रचये शिरसा तेऽभिवादनम् ।
mayūravāhanasyēdaṁ mānasaṁ ca prapūjanam
I circumambulate you, I bow to you, O all-pervading essence.
अपराधसहस्राणि सहस्व करुणाकर ॥ ४१ ॥
yaḥ karōti sakr̥dvāpi guhastasya prasīdati
With a thousand offerings, I bow my head in reverence to you.
नमः सर्वान्तरस्थाय नमः कैवल्यहेतवे ।
iti śrī subrahmaṇya mānasa pūjā
Forgive me for the thousands of offenses, O ocean of compassion.