Sudarshanashtakam Mantra
Sudarshanashtakam Mantra

Sudarshanashtakam Mantra

Sudarshanashtakam Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

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The Shri Sudarshana Ashtakam mantra is a powerful prayer in reverence to Lord Sudarshana. Sudarshana is considered as the main weapon of Lord Vishnu.
It is the holy chakra armed by Lord Vishnu which had its own consciousness.
The mantra consists of eight verses praising Lord Sudarshana. Hence, the term 'Ashtakam', meaning eight verses.
Lord Sudarshana is also known as 'Hatharaja', or the king of weapons.
The composition is attributed to Vedanta Desikan, born as Venkata Natha, and is still played every morning at temples across India.
Sudarshanashtakam is part of the Ancient Chants from India - Volume 1 album.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1 :
|| Pratibhatashreni Bhishana,
Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana,
Jagadavasthaana Karana
Nikhiladushkarma Karshana,
Nigamasaddharma Darshana
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Verse 2 :
|| Shubhajagadrupa Mandana,
Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma Vandita,
Satapatabrahma Nandita
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita,
Bhajatahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Verse 3:
|| Sphutata-Dijjaala Pinjara,
Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha,
Padutaraprajna Durgraha
Praharana Grama Mandita,
Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Verse 4:
|| Nijapatapreetha Saddgana,
Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama Nirvyudha Vaibhava,
Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana,
Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Verse 5:
|| Dhanuja Vistaara Kartana,
Janitamishraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana,
Bhajatavidya Nivartana
Amara Drushtasva Vikrama,
Samara Jushta Bramikrama
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Verse 6:
|| Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura,
Pruthumahaheti Dantura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkruta,
Vividhamaalaa Parishkruta
Sthiramahaayantra Tantrita,
Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Verse 7:
|| Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara,
Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratishthita,
Sakala Tattva Prathishtita
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,
Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Verse 8:
|| Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya,
Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya,
Nikhila Shakthe Jaganmaya
Amita Vishwakriyaamaya,
Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
 
Concluding Verse:
|| Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram
Patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetam
Vishamepi Manoratah Pradhaavan
Na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryaguptaha ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1 :
|| Pratibhatashreni Bhishana,
Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana,
Jagadavasthaana Karana
Nikhiladushkarma Karshana,
Nigamasaddharma Darshana
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
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Meaning:
The one who is the fierce enemy of those who wrongs his devotees,
The one who is like a jewel for all those who do good deeds,
The one who helps man get across the deep and volatile sea of materialistic life,
The master who perfectly stabilizes the entire universe,
The one who eliminates all the wrongdoings and sins,
The one who teaches us righteous conduct.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana,
Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Verse 2 :
|| Shubhajagadrupa Mandana,
Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma Vandita,
Satapatabrahma Nandita
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita,
Bhajatahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
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Meaning:
The one who is adorned by the Supreme Master of the universe,
The one who removes the fear of all that is evil from all that is good.
Who is worshipped by the creator of the universe, Lord Brahma, and other gods,
Who is worshipped by all the wise ones, the Brahmana, the one, who helps devotees overcome those who oppose them.
The one, who is worshipped and marveled by Lord Shiva,
The annihilator of all evil across the universe.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana, Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Verse 3:
|| Sphutata-Dijjaala Pinjara,
Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha,
Padutaraprajna Durgraha
Praharana Grama Mandita,
Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
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Meaning:
The one who is surrounded by a halo of resplendent light,
The one, who is surrounded by holy incarnations of Vishnu.
This refers to the Sudarshana yantra, which depicts 6 different avatars of Vishnu around the main symbol,
The one, who is magnificent, that the greatest scholars stumble to understand completely.
The one whose form holds 16 powerful and boon-giving weapons,
The one, who never fails to rescue those who seek his protection.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana, Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Verse 4:
|| Nijapatapreetha Saddgana,
Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama Nirvyudha Vaibhava,
Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana,
Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
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Meaning:
The one, who is forever with those who are righteous,
The one, who is home to the six divine traits of God.
These traits are jñānam (wisdom), aiśvarya, (wealth and beauty), Śakti, (divine power), Bala, (physical strength), vīrya, (valor), Tejas. (radiance).
The Sudarshana chakra is believed to have these same characteristics, like his master Lord Vishnu,
The one, who is the protector of Lord Indra himself, who worships you.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana, Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Verse 5:
|| Dhanuja Vistaara Kartana,
Janitamishraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana,
Bhajatavidya Nivartana
Amara Drushtasva Vikrama,
Samara Jushta Bramikrama
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
-
Meaning:
The one who destroys the spread of demons or asuras to their roots,
The one who takes away the sorrows of birth, aging, and death.
The one who wins over the slyest of deceptions,
Who removes the false knowledge from the minds of devotees.
Whose heroism and valor have been praised by all blessed celestial beings,
And who can move in any direction, in any way, to destroy enemies and overcome hurdles.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana, Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Verse 6:
|| Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura,
Pruthumahaheti Dantura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkruta,
Vividhamaalaa Parishkruta
Sthiramahaayantra Tantrita,
Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
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Meaning:
The one who has a rapid and dynamic gait, Whose movements are pleasing to witness,
The one who holds the most powerful weapons in his hand.
And can outsmart the opponent in every tactic of war,
He who is adorned with the most beautiful garlands.
He who is full of mercy and blessings for devotees,
Devotees who worship him through his symbol ‘yantra’ and sacred chants ‘mantra.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana, Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Verse 7:
|| Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara,
Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratishthita,
Sakala Tattva Prathishtita
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,
Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
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Meaning:
The one who chants your mantra is blessed with salvation,
The one who chants your name is blessed with wealth and prosperity.
The one whose symbol has six sacred corners,
The one who is a form that embodies all knowledge.
The one who manifests every intention of his own,
And the one who is like the miraculous wish-fulfilling tree for his devotees.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana, Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Verse 8:
|| Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya,
Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya,
Nikhila Shakthe Jaganmaya
Amita Vishwakriyaamaya,
Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana,
Jaya Jaya Shri Sudarshana ||
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Meaning:
The one who is a form of the three Vedas,
Who is the form of the three holy fires.
Who is true, eternal knowledge,
Who contains the power of the universe.
Who accomplishes the most difficult noble deeds,
And the one who ends all the fears of the universe.
Hail to that divine Sudarshana, Hail to that divine Sudarshana.
 
Concluding Verse:
|| Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram
Patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetam
Vishamepi Manoratah Pradhaavan
Na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryaguptaha ||
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Meaning:
Those who listen to this Sanskrit mantra of eight verses comprehend the profundity of Lord Sudarshana's powers.
Listening to it fulfills all wishes and desires.
The Shri Sudarshanashtakam is an ode to the powers of Lord Sudarshana, the leader of all weapons.
Each of the eight verses of the Shri Sudarshana Ashtakam describes the various powers of the Sudarshana and prays to bless us with them to fulfill our wishes and desires.
The Sudarshana chakra is not merely a weapon to destroy evil.
It is also a weapon that would not tolerate any injustice: be it done by Asuras towards Devas or done by Devas who wrong their devotees.
The might of Sudarshana chakra can be put in context when you notice that even Lord Shiva, the ultimate destroyer of evil, worships it.
When listened to with devotion to this mantra our deepest wishes will be manifested. And all obstacles will be eliminated.
The Shri Sudarshana Ashtakam will grant us all the bounty of a healthy and prosperous life.
 

Variations of the Mantra

This mantra is commonly known as the Sri Sudarshana Ashtakam mantra or the Sudarshana Vishnu Mantra.
The Sudarshanashtakam is primarily known by that name, and it specifically refers to a hymn of eight verses dedicated to Lord Sudarshana, the divine discus of Lord Vishnu.
As far as common variations in the name are concerned, it is generally recognized as Sudarshanashtakam in most traditions. The significance of this shloka remains steady in its mantra meaning.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Sudarshanashtakam Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this powerful Vishnu mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Physical healing
This mantra has the power to heal you physically as well as mentally and remove pain
 
Benefit 2 - Removes obstacles
It will remove any doubt and other obstacles that are hampering your success
 
Benefit 3 - Helps manifestation
It is ideal for manifestation all your dreams and ambitions
 

History of the Mantra

According to Hindu mythology , Viswakarma, the God of architecture caged the sun and churned excess heat.
With this heat, he created three weapons: The Trishoola, Shakti, and the Sudarshana chakra.
These three weapons belonged to three Devas. The Trishoola (trident) is the weapon of Lord Shiva. Shakti is the tool of Subramanya.
The Sudarshana chakra is the weapon of Lord Vishnu. The weapon is worshipped by the Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Swami Desikan composed the Shri Sudarshanashtakam in Sanskrit when there was an epidemic in Thiruvahindrapuram.
This stotram helped the village get rid of the disease. Since then, many have listened to this mantra to get rid of fever and other illnesses.
The mantra is believed to always protect righteous people and also provide everyone with the wealth of salvation.