Sri Subrahmanya Bhujangam is a hymn is addressed to Lord Subrahmanya, the presiding deity of Tiruchendur, in the south-east coast of India, off the district of Tirunelveli. Adi Sankara composed this hymn of thiry three verses, in the peculiar Bhujanga metre, noted for its sinuous movement like that of a serpent. The hymn is full of piety, spiritual exaltation and ecstasy.
It also reveals the efficacy of praise, prayer and meditation on Subrahmanya. This hymn is considered as an eulogy of extraordinary merit.
Sankara calls upon all seekers to share his wondrous experience and joy in adoring the Lord who is the absolute ruler over all cosmic forces. He is the heroic leader of the celestial hordes. He is also the Indweller, Guha.
The poem holds out the hope that those who chant it daily with devotion shall win his grace, bestowing a life of plenitude and final beatitude. Sri Sankara’s purpose is to guide every seeker to God realisation, which is the grand finale of human existence.
In this hymn Sankara reveals the splendour, glory and Infinity of Subrahmanya at two levels. One is external and the other is internal. The sacred shrine at Tiruchendur framed by hills and facing the sea with huge waves lashing its shore, represents the external power. And then there is the Indweller in each one of us, who is the over seer, permitter, Lord, Enjoyer and the Ruler. He represents the internal power who is the nearest and dearest friend of mankind.
Sri Subrahmanya Bhujangam with bhashya by HH Sri Kanchi Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal
Sloka(Pdf)
श्रीसुब्रह्मण्यभुजङ्गम् (Sri Subramanya Bhujangam with transliteration & meaning)
ஸ்ரீ சுப்ரமண்ய புஜங்கம்
It also reveals the efficacy of praise, prayer and meditation on Subrahmanya. This hymn is considered as an eulogy of extraordinary merit.
Sankara calls upon all seekers to share his wondrous experience and joy in adoring the Lord who is the absolute ruler over all cosmic forces. He is the heroic leader of the celestial hordes. He is also the Indweller, Guha.
The poem holds out the hope that those who chant it daily with devotion shall win his grace, bestowing a life of plenitude and final beatitude. Sri Sankara’s purpose is to guide every seeker to God realisation, which is the grand finale of human existence.
In this hymn Sankara reveals the splendour, glory and Infinity of Subrahmanya at two levels. One is external and the other is internal. The sacred shrine at Tiruchendur framed by hills and facing the sea with huge waves lashing its shore, represents the external power. And then there is the Indweller in each one of us, who is the over seer, permitter, Lord, Enjoyer and the Ruler. He represents the internal power who is the nearest and dearest friend of mankind.
Sri Subrahmanya Bhujangam with bhashya by HH Sri Kanchi Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal
Sloka(Pdf)
श्रीसुब्रह्मण्यभुजङ्गम् (Sri Subramanya Bhujangam with transliteration & meaning)
ஸ்ரீ சுப்ரமண்ய புஜங்கம்
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