Sri Subramanya Karavalamba Stotra – श्री सुब्रमण्य करावलम्बा स्तोत्र

Sri Subramanya Karavalamba Stotra” is a compassionate prayer to Lord Kartikeya i.e. Sri Subramanya Swamy. ‘Karavalamba’ means ‘holding the hand’ – that is, this stotra reflects the devotee’s feeling of support from the Lord in every situation. This stotra, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, prays to Lord Murugan to hold the devotee’s hand and free him from fear, enmity, disease, debt, planetary defects and family unrest. It is especially recited on Tuesday or Shashthi Tithi. This stotra is so simple that any devotee can recite it with devotion.

Why should Sri Subramanya Karavalamba Stotra be recited?

Lord Subramanya Swamy is considered to be the symbol of martial arts, courage and wisdom. In this stotra, the devotee invokes his compassionate form and remembers him as a helper, protector and guide. This recitation gives the devotee inner strength and confidence. Those who face frequent obstacles in life, debt or financial problems, should recite this stotra with great devotion. This stotra is considered to be especially beneficial for those who are struggling with court cases or are surrounded by mental fear.

What is the right time to read Sri Subramanya Karavalamba Stotra?

The most auspicious time is considered to be after morning bath. Especially by reciting it on Tuesday or Shashthi Tithi, the virtue increases manifold. Some devotees recite it continuously for 7 or 11 Tuesdays for special wishes. You can read it by lighting a lamp in the temple of the house, in front of the picture or statue of Kartikeya ji. It is also sung collectively in many temples of South India.

Who can read Sri Subramanya Karavalamba Stotra?

Anyone can recite this stotra, whether he is a householder or a sanyasi, a student or a working professional. Those who have to face enemy obstacles or family discord repeatedly, get special benefit from it. Parents should also explain its simple meaning to small children so that they also develop courage and devotion.

Beej Mantra

• Om Shanmukhaya Namah
• Om Skandaaya Swaha
• Om Guhaya Namah

Sri Subramanya Karavalamba
सुब्रह्मण्य अष्टकं करावलंब स्तोत्रम्

हे स्वामिनाथ करुणाकर दीनबंधो,
श्रीपार्वतीशमुखपंकज पद्मबंधो ।
श्रीशादिदेवगणपूजितपादपद्म,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 1 ॥

देवादिदेवनुत देवगणाधिनाथ,
देवेंद्रवंद्य मृदुपंकजमंजुपाद ।
देवर्षिनारदमुनींद्रसुगीतकीर्ते,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 2 ॥

नित्यान्नदान निरताखिल रोगहारिन्,
तस्मात्प्रदान परिपूरितभक्तकाम ।
शृत्यागमप्रणववाच्यनिजस्वरूप,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 3 ॥

क्रौंचासुरेंद्र परिखंडन शक्तिशूल,
पाशादिशस्त्रपरिमंडितदिव्यपाणे ।
श्रीकुंडलीश धृततुंड शिखींद्रवाह,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 4 ॥

देवादिदेव रथमंडल मध्य वेद्य,
देवेंद्र पीठनगरं दृढचापहस्तम् ।
शूरं निहत्य सुरकोटिभिरीड्यमान,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 5 ॥

हारादिरत्नमणियुक्तकिरीटहार,
केयूरकुंडललसत्कवचाभिराम ।
हे वीर तारक जयाऽमरबृंदवंद्य,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 6 ॥

पंचाक्षरादिमनुमंत्रित गांगतोयैः,
पंचामृतैः प्रमुदितेंद्रमुखैर्मुनींद्रैः ।
पट्टाभिषिक्त हरियुक्त परासनाथ,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 7 ॥

श्रीकार्तिकेय करुणामृतपूर्णदृष्ट्या,
कामादिरोगकलुषीकृतदुष्टचित्तम् ।
भक्त्वा तु मामवकलाधर कांतिकांत्या,
वल्लीसनाथ मम देहि करावलंबम् ॥ 8 ॥

सुब्रह्मण्य करावलंबं पुण्यं ये पठंति द्विजोत्तमाः ।
ते सर्वे मुक्ति मायांति सुब्रह्मण्य प्रसादतः ।
सुब्रह्मण्य करावलंबमिदं प्रातरुत्थाय यः पठेत् ।
कोटिजन्मकृतं पापं तत्​क्षणादेव नश्यति ॥

Benefits of reciting Sri Subramanya Karavalamba Stotra:

• Freedom from problems like fear, enmity and court cases.
• Family discord and mental stress are reduced.
• Self-confidence, courage and decision-making power increase.
• Relief from planetary defects and debts.
• Happiness, prosperity and harmony remain in the house.

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