श्री विश्वकर्मा स्तोत्रम् (ध्यान स्तुति) — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्री विश्वकर्मा स्तोत्रम् (ध्यान स्तुति)
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
पञ्चवक्त्रं
Pancha-vaktram
Having five faces
जटाजूटं
Jata-jutam
With a crown of matted locks
पञ्चादशविलोचनम्
Panchadasha-vilochanam
Having fifteen eyes (three on each of the five faces)
सद्योजाताननं श्वेतं
Sadyojataananam shvetam
The Sadyojata face, white in colour
वामदेवं तु कृष्णकम्
Vamadevam tu krishnakam
And the Vamadeva face, dark in colour
अघोरं रक्तवर्णं
Aghoram rakta-varnam
The Aghora face, red in colour
तत्पुरुषं पीतवर्णकम्
Tatpurusham pita-varnakam
The Tatpurusha face, yellow in colour
ईशानं श्यामवर्णं
Ishanam shyama-varnam
The Ishana face, dusky in colour
शरीरं हेमवर्णकम्
Shariram hema-varnakam
His body golden in hue
दशबाहुं महाकायं
Dasha-bahum maha-kayam
Having ten arms and a mighty body
कर्णकुण्डलमण्डितम्
Karna-kundala-manditam
Adorned with ear-rings
पीताम्बरं
Pitambaram
Clad in yellow garments
नागयज्ञोपवीतिनम्
Naga-yajnopavitinam
Wearing a serpent as the sacred thread
व्याघ्रचर्मोत्तरीयकम्
Vyaghra-charmottariyakam
With a tiger-skin as upper garment
डमरुं वीणां बाणं च
Damarum vinam banam cha
Holding a damaru (drum), a vina (lute) and an arrow
शङ्खचक्रकरान्वितम्
Shankha-chakra-karanvitam
With the conch and discus in his hands
कोटिसूर्यप्रतीकाशं
Koti-surya-pratikasham
Radiant like a crore (ten million) suns
सर्वजीवदयापरम्
Sarva-jiva-dayaparam
Full of compassion towards all living beings
विश्वकर्म जगद्गुरुम्
Vishwakarma jagad-gurum
Vishwakarma, the world-teacher / preceptor of the universe
सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये
Sarva-vighnopashantaye
For the quelling of all obstacles
ॐ विश्वकर्माय नमः
Om Vishwakarmaya Namah
Om, salutations to Vishwakarma
Complete Translation
उस विश्वकर्मा का ध्यान करना चाहिए, जिनके पाँच मुख, जटाजूट और पन्द्रह नेत्र हैं — सद्योजात मुख श्वेत, वामदेव मुख कृष्ण, अघोर मुख रक्त, तत्पुरुष मुख पीत तथा ईशान मुख श्याम वर्ण का है, और जिनका शरीर स्वर्ण के समान वर्ण वाला है।
वे दस भुजाओं एवं विशाल काय वाले, कर्णकुण्डलों से मण्डित, पीताम्बर धारी, पुष्पमाला एवं नाग-यज्ञोपवीत से युक्त हैं; रुद्राक्ष की माला और व्याघ्रचर्म का उत्तरीय धारण किए हुए, अक्षमाला, पद्म, नाग, शूल और पिनाक धारण करते हैं।
वे अपने हाथों में डमरु, वीणा, बाण, शङ्ख और चक्र धारण करते हैं; करोड़ों सूर्यों के समान कान्तिमान् हैं और समस्त प्राणियों पर दया करने वाले हैं।
समस्त विघ्नों की शान्ति के लिए उन देवदेव, महादेव, जगद्गुरु विश्वकर्मा का प्रसन्न मुख के साथ ध्यान करना चाहिए — जो अभीष्ट अर्थ की सिद्धि के लिए देवों द्वारा भी पूजित, समस्त विघ्नों के हर्ता, तथा सब अवज्ञा से रहित हैं।
प्रजा एवं भक्तजन अत्यन्त भक्तिपूर्वक उन्हें पुकारते हैं; सृष्टि के रचयिता उन विश्वकर्मा को नमस्कार है, जो ब्रह्म (जगत्) के हित के लिए कार्य करते हैं। ॐ विश्वकर्मा को नमस्कार है।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Vishwakarma puja liturgy (dhyana-stuti)
Author: Traditional (composer unknown)
Period: Traditional
Vishwakarma is hailed in the Vedas and Puranas as the divine architect — the maker of the gods' weapons, palaces and chariots, and the very craftsman of the cosmos. This dhyana-stuti, used in Vishwakarma puja, visualises him not merely as an artisan but as the supreme creative power in a five-faced cosmic form, mirroring the great Lord, radiant like countless suns and compassionate to all. On Vishwakarma Jayanti, observed widely across India especially in industrial and craft communities, workers worship their tools, machines and instruments with this hymn, praying for skill, success and the removal of obstacles in their labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vishwakarma?▼
Vishwakarma is the divine architect and master-craftsman of the gods, regarded as the creator and engineer of the universe. He is said to have fashioned the weapons of the gods, the celestial chariots, and divine cities such as Lanka and Dwaraka. Artisans, engineers, builders and craftsmen revere him as their patron deity.
Why is Vishwakarma described with five faces in this stotram?▼
This is a dhyana-stuti that pictures Vishwakarma in a majestic cosmic form bearing the five faces — Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurusha and Ishana — that represent the fivefold creative aspect of the supreme. The form expresses his role as the all-creating, all-skilled divine power, radiant like ten million suns and compassionate to all beings.
When is the Vishwakarma Stotram recited?▼
It is recited chiefly on Vishwakarma Puja (Vishwakarma Jayanti), when craftsmen, mechanics, engineers and builders worship their tools and machines. It is also chanted when starting any new work or construction, to seek skill, success and the removal of obstacles.
What is the simplest mantra of Vishwakarma?▼
The simplest and most widely used mantra, with which this stuti concludes, is 'Om Vishwakarmaya Namah' — 'Om, salutations to Vishwakarma.' It can be chanted by anyone before beginning work or while worshipping the Lord.
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