Sudarshanashtakam of Sri Vedanta Desika

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SUDARSHANASHTAKAM of Sri Vedanta Desika

 

 

Verse 1:

 

Pratibhatasreni Bhishana Varagunasthoma Bhushana

Janibhyasthana Taarana Jagadavasthaana Karana |

Nikhiladushkarma Karsana Nigamasaddharma Darsana

Jaya Jaya Sri sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

O Sri Sudarshana! All the enemies of your Lord's devotees run away fearing your strength. All auspicious attributes find their home in you. Those who worship you cross the 'shoreless' ocean of Samsara and free themselves from the cycle of birth and death. The entire Universe is stabilized by your mighty power. You cut asunder all the sins of those who approach you as their refuge. You bless all of your devotees with the knowledge of righteous conduct as prescribed by the Vedas. O Lord Sudarshana. Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee!

 

 

Verse 2:

 

Subhajagadrupa Mandana Suraganathrasa Khandana

Satamakabrahma vandita Satapatabrahma Nandita |

Pratitavidvat Sapakshita Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita

Jaya jaya Sri Sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

Oh Sri Sudarshana! You are resplendent as the precious decoration on the hand of Lord Vishnu, who has the universes as His body. Through your grace the devas are freed from the fear caused by the Asuras (demons). Indra and Brahma always worship you. The Satapatha Brahmana belonging to Shukla Yajur Veda hails your glories and pays tribute to you. The scholars of this universe seek your help to overcome their disputes. Ahirbudhnya Samhita says that Siva worships you and sought to see your beautiful form with His own eyes. O Lord Sudarshana of illustrious attributes! Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee!

 

 

Verse 3:

 

SphutataDijjaala Pinjara Pruthutarajwaala Panjara

Parigata Pratnavigraha PaDutaraprajna Durgraha |

Praharana Grama Manditha Parijana Thraana Panditha

Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

O Lord Sudarshana! You shine like the resplendent assembly of lightning. The bright tongues of flames surrounding you appear like a cage (home) for you. The forms of Vasudeva, Sankarshana and others find their positions around your geometric form (yantra). Even the scholars with sharp intellects stumble, when they try to understand the full extent of your glory. It is a beautiful sight to see the sixteen weapons of yours resting on your hands to serve you. You are dedicated to come to the rescue of those who seek your protection. O Sri Sudarshana of such auspicious attributes! Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee!

 

 

Verse 4:

 

Nijapatapreetha saddgana Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna

Nigama NirvyuDa Vaibhava Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava |

Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana

Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

O Lord Sudarshana! The Righteous people have firm attachment to your holy feet. The Six Kalyana Gunaas --- Knowledge, Power, Strength, Wealth, Heroism, and Effulgence-- find their natural home in You. The Vedas have firmly established Your glory in their many sections. Like your Lord (Vishnu), You have both manifest and transcendent forms. You cut asunder the fear caused by the foes of Indra, the foremost among your devotees. You were responsible for the burning down Kashi, the city of Siva to ashes. You stood at the tip of Siva's arrow when He was engaged in the campaign to destroy the demon Tripuraasura. O Sri Sudarsana of such auspiciousness! Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee!

 

 

Verse 5:

 

Dhanuja visthaara Kartana Janitamisraa Vikartana

Dhanujavidya Nikartana Bhajatavidya Nivatana |

Amara drushtasva Vikrama Samara Jushta Bramikrama

Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

O Lord Sudarshana! You arrest the growth of the evil-minded Asuras and destroy them down to their roots. You are like the resplendent Sun banishing the dark night of Samsara, which bedevil your devotees. You overcome any and every act of deception practiced by the Asuras. You remove every shred of false knowledge that invades the minds of those who seek refuge in you. The Devas celebrate Your heroic deeds and experience joy in witnessing Your powerful actions. You revolve and rotate in many ways in your battles against the enemies of Your devotees. May Thou with such auspicious attributes prosper further! Hail to Thee! Hail To Thee!

 

 

Verse 6:

 

Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura Pruthumahaheti Danthura

Vikatamaaya Bahishkrutha Vividhamaalaa Parishkrutha |

Sthiramahaayantra Tantritha Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita

Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

O Lord Sudarshana! You bless us with Your dynamic gait of One foot placed forward in movement and the other rapidly following it. Your position in that gait is beautiful to behold. You are surrounded by Your magnificent and fearsome weapons. You are the conqueror of Powerful illusions (maya) caused by Asuras and are not affected by them. You are decorated with many beautiful flower garlands that add to your natural beauty. You are firmly bound in the warp of your great compassion for your devotees and bless them when they worship You through Your Yantra and Mantra. O Sri Sudarshana of such auspicious qualities! Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee!

 

 

Verse 7:

 

Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara Vihitasampath Shatakshara

Shatarachakra Pratisishtita Sakala Tattva Prathishtita |

Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka

Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

O Lord Sudarshana of many prime qualities! The wealth of the righteous is their true knowledge about Your Lord. You bless them with the imperishable wealth of moksha (enlightenment), When they seek refuge at Your holy feet. Those who recite Your mantra made up of the six letters (aksharas) gain incomparable wealth. Your devotees invoke You in Your yantra of six corners formed by two intersecting triangles and worship You at its epicenter. You pervade and reside in all the creations of Your Lord. You have the power to complete all deeds that you decide to undertake. You are thus a satya sankalpa and serve as the divine Kalpaka tree granting all the boons that your devotees request. O Sri Sudarshana! Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee!

 

 

Verse 8:

 

Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya Savanatejastrayeemaya

Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya Nikhila Sakthe Jaganmaya |

Amita Viswakriyaamaya Samitavishvagbhayaamaya

Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ||

 

 

O Lord Sudarshana, the eye of the Universe! You are of the form of the three Vedas. You are of the form of the three fires -- gaarhapatyam, Ahvaneeyam and dakshinAgni -- of the Yagyas. You are of the delectable form of true knowledge! You have the power to accomplish every deed. You have taken the form of the Universe and its contents. You are worshipped thru the sacrificial rituals of your devotees. In return, You destroy the fears and diseases of those, who worship You from all directions. O Lord Sudarshana of auspicious qualities! Hail to Thee! Hail to Thee!

 

 

PHALA SRUTI:

 

Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetham |

Vishamepi Manorata: Pradhaavan na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryagupta : ||

 

 

Those, who recite this Stotram consisting of 8 verses in praise of Sudarshana composed by Vedanta Desikan comprehend the deep references to the glory of Lord Sudarshana will have the fulfillment of all their wishes. The Boon-granting powers of Lord Sudarshana will make them fulfill all their wishes, overcoming all obstacles that stand in the way.

 

 

kavitArkika-simhAya kalyANa-guNa-SAline |

SrImate venkaTeSAya vedAnta-gurave namaH ||

 

 

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