Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram — Word-by-Word Meaning
षण्मुख षट्पदी स्तोत्रम्
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
A hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) in the Shatpadi ("six-footed") metre, adoring the six-faced Lord of Mayuragiri — the giver of grace, courage and the light of knowledge.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional (Sringeri lineage)
Author: Bharati Tirtha
Period: Medieval
The Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram is traditionally ascribed to Bharati Tirtha. A hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) in the Shatpadi ("six-footed") metre, adoring the six-faced Lord of Mayuragiri — the giver of grace, courage and the light of knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram?▼
A hymn to Shanmukha (Lord Murugan) in the Shatpadi ("six-footed") metre, adoring the six-faced Lord of Mayuragiri — the giver of grace, courage and the light of knowledge.
Who composed the Shanmukha Shatpadi Stotram, and when is it recited?▼
It is attributed to Bharati Tirtha (Traditional (Sringeri lineage)). It is recited in the morning or evening with devotion, and especially on Tuesdays and Krittika and during Skanda Shashti and Krittika.
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