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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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