Dharma Sastha Ashtotharam

Dharma Sastha  Ashtotharam

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Dharma Sastha   , the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu as Mohini  was being worshipped  for thousands of years in several temples in Tirunelveli s district of Tamil Nadu . Lord OParsurama is supposed to have consecrated  eight temples of Sastha   for the protection of Kerala.,Initially it is  possible that  he was not referred   to as Lord Ayyappan or  Lord Manikandan or even as Lord Ayyanar  .He was married to Poorna and Pushkala . With   the  temple of Lord Ayyappa  of Sabari mountain  becoming famous  as the adopted son of king of Pandalam , the Sastha temples of Tamil Nadu perhaps started   referring him to Lord Ayyappan )

1.Om Maha sasthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who is a great trainer

2.Om Viswa sasthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who  trains the universe

 3.Om Loka Sasthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who trains the world

4.Om Dharma Sasthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who trains in Dharma

5.Om Veda Sasthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who trains  in Vedas

6.Om Kala Sasthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who trains over time

7.Om Gajathipaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the lord of the elephant

8.Om Gajaroodayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who rides  on  an elephant

9.Om Ganadhyakshaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who presides  over Ganas.

10.Om Vyagraroodayai  nama-Salutations  to the God   who rides on a  tiger

11.Om Mahadhythaye nama-Salutations  to the God   who has great dignity

12.Om Gopthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who  protects/defends

13.Om Geervana samsevyayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who is  served by the Devas

14.Om Gathathangayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who makes worries a thing of past

15.Om Gathagranye nama-Salutations  to the God   who is top most in use  of mace

16.Om rigveda roopaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has the form of Rig Veda

17.Om Nakshatraya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the star

18.Om Chandra  roopaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has a form similar to moon

19.Om Valahakaya nama-Salutations  to the God   whose body emits a beam of light

20.Om Dhurvaashyamaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is blak like Dhruva grass

21.Om Maha roopaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who  has a great form

22 .Om Kroora drushtaye nama-Salutations  to the God   who searches   for  cruel people

23.Om anamayaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is healthy

24.Om Trinethraya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has three  eyes

25.Om uthphalakaraya nama-Salutations  to the God   who springs up

26.Om Kala hanthre nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the killer of God of death

27.Om Naradhipaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the king of  humans

28.Om Gandendhu mauli  thanayaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is  best son  of Lord Shiva who has moon on his neck

29.Om Kalhara  kusuma priyaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who likes the flower  of water lily.

30.Om Madhanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the god of love

31.Om Madhava sudhaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is son of Lord Vishnu

32.Om Mandhara  kusumarchithaya  nama-Salutations  to the God   who is worshipped by Mandhara  flowers

33.Om Mahabalayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who has great   strength

34.Om Mah uthsahayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who has  great  enthusiasm

35.Om Maha papa  vinasanayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who destroys great sins

36.OM Mahasoorayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who    is a great warrior.

37.Om Mahadheerayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who is very brave.

38.OM maha sarpa  bhooshanayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who decorates himself  with great serpent.

39.Om Asihasthaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who holds the sword in his hand.

40.Om sara hasthayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who has an arrow  in his hand.

41.Om Halahaladarathmajaya  nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the son of he who holds  Halahala  poison.

42Om  arjunesaya  nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the god of Arjuna

43,Om  agni nayanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has fire like eyes.

44.Om Ananga madhuradharaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has the sweet lips of gOd of love.

45.Om dushta grahadipaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the lord of bad planets.

46.Om Sridhaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who bestows wealth

47.Om sishta rakshana deekshithaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has taken a decision to protect  good people.

48.OM Kasthuri thilakaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who puts on Musk Thilaka

49.OM Rajashekarayai nama-Salutations  to the God   who is Rajashekara

50.Om Raja   sathamaya  nama-Salutations  to the God   who is a very good king.

51.Om Rajarajarchithaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is being worshipped by king of kings

52,Om Vishnu  Puthraya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is son of Lord Vishnu

53.Om Vana Janadhipaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the lord of people of the forest

54.Om Varchaskaraya nama-Salutations  to the God   who   emits great light

55.Om Vararuchaye nama-Salutations  to the God   who is interested in giving boons (who is sage  Vara ruchi)

56.Om Varadhaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who gives blessings

57.Om Vayu vahanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who rides on air

58.Om Vajrakaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is like diamond

59.Om Gadga panaye nama-Salutations  to the God   who holds sword in his hand

60.Om Vajra hasthaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who holds Vajrayudha in his hand

61.Om Balodhathaya  nama-Salutations  to the God   who has enhanced    strength

62,.Om Trilokajnaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who belongs to the three  worlds

63.Om athi Balaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is exceedingly strong

64.Om pushkalaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is magnificent (Belongs to Pushkala)

65.Om Vrudha bhavanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who imagines himself as old

66.Om Poornadhavaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is fully complete(consort of  Poorna)

67Om Pushkalesaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is Lord of Pushkala

68.Om Pasa hasthaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has a rope in his hand

69.Om bhayapahaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who drives away fear

70.Om Phatkara   roopaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has the form  of the sound Phat

71.Om Papagnaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who destroys sins

72.OM Pashanda  rudhirasanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who sits on the  blood of heretics

73.Om pancha Pandava  santhrathre nama-Salutations  to the God   who saved the Pandavas

74.Om Para panchaksharasrithaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who depends on divine Namashivaya

75.Om Panchavakthra suthaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the  son of five necked shiva

76.Om poojyaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is honourable

77.Om Pandithaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is learned

78.Om Parameshwaraya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is  the greatest God

79.Om Bhava thapa  prasamanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who cures the pain due to birth death cycle

80,. Om Bhakthabheeshta  pradayakaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who fulfills desires  of devotees

81.Om Kavaye nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the poet
82Om Kaveenam adhipaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the  king of poets

83.Om Krupalave nama-Salutations  to the God   who  has loving kindness

84.Om klesa nasanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who destroys hardship

85.Om samaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is equal

86.Om aroopaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is formless

87.Om Senanye nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the leader of the army

88.Om Bhaktha sampath pradhayakaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who makes wealth of devotees grow

89.Om vyagra charma dharaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who  wears tiger skin

90.Om sooline nama-Salutations  to the God   who is armed with spear

91.Om Kapaline nama-Salutations  to the God   who holds the skull

92.Om Venu vaadhanaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who plays flute

93.Om Kalaravaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has a sweet voice

94.Om Kambu kandaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has a shell like neck

95.Om Kireedathi vibhooshithaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is decorated by crown and other ornaments

96.Om Dhoorjadaye nama-Salutations  to the God   who has matted hair

97.Om veeranilayaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is in state  of valour

98.Om veeraya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is valorous

99.Om Veerendra vandhithaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is saluted by valorous kings

100.Om viswa roopaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who has a mega form of universe

101.Om vrushapathaye nama-Salutations  to the God   who is the lord of the bull

102.Om Vivithartha  phala pradhaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who grants varying type  of results

103, Om dheerga naasaya  nama-Salutations  to the God   who has a long nose

104.Om Mahabahave nama-Salutations  to the God   who has great hands

105,Om Chathurbahave nama-Salutations  to the God   who has four hands

106.Om Jadadharaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who carries a matted hair

107.Om sanakadhi muni sreshta   sthuthaya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is prayed to by great sages  like Sanaka

108.Om Hariharathmajya nama-Salutations  to the God   who is son of Lord Vishnu and Lord shiva