అయ్యప్ప అష్టోత్తర శత నామ స్తోత్రమ్

He is the Great Ruler, the Great God, the imperishable son of Lord Shiva. He is the creator of the worlds, the protector of the worlds, the destroyer of the worlds, and the one who is beyond the highest.

He is the protector of the three worlds, the wielder of the bow, the ascetic, and the commander of the elemental spirits. He is the knower of all mantras, the great knower of the sacrificial rites, the embodiment of the wind, and the Lord of the universe.

He is the presiding deity of the worlds, the foremost leader, the possessor of wealth, and the one of immeasurable prowess. He is the Great Lord who rides upon lions, elephants, and horses.

He carries various weapons, is invaluable, and is an expert in all branches of knowledge. He assumes various forms, is the embodiment of valor, and is served by all living beings.

He is the Lord of all elements, the source of prosperity, the servant of his devotees, and he shines with ornaments made of serpents. He holds the sugarcane bow and flower arrows, possesses a majestic form, and is the supreme Lord.

He is the son of the Goddess Maya, is worthy of honor, is highly commendable, and possesses great virtues. He is the greatest devotee of Shiva, the Great Rudra, the follower of Vishnu, and the worshiper of Lord Vishnu.

He is the Lord of obstacles, the Lord of Veerabhadra, the fearsome Bhairava, and the beloved of Lord Shanmukha (Kartikeya). He resides on the peak of Mount Meru and is served by assemblies of sages.

He is the Divine, the auspicious one, the Lord of the world, the Lord of the hosts (Ganas), and the chief of the celestial groups. He is the Great Yogi, the master of great illusions, the possessor of infinite wisdom, and the one who is eternally steadfast.

He is the teacher of the gods, the ruler of all beings, and possesses a terrifying and mighty prowess. He wears serpents as garlands, has serpents as his hair, is adorned with the sky as his hair, and is eternal.

He is with attributes and without attributes, eternal, eternally satisfied, and has no support other than himself. He is the refuge of the worlds, the Lord of the Ganas, and the embodiment of the sixty-four arts.

He is the embodiment of the four Vedas—Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva—and the destroyer of the demon Mallakasura. He is the destroyer of the demonic forces of the Trinity and the supreme primordial spirit (Purushottama) who transcends nature.

He is the knower of time and the possessor of infinite wisdom; he is the fulfiller of desires and has eyes as beautiful as lotus petals. He is like the wish-fulfilling Kalpavriksha tree, the great cosmic tree, and the tree of knowledge, bestowing divine glory and prosperity upon his devotees.

He is the one who severs the miseries of worldly existence and strikes fear into those who are shackled by worldly attachments. He is the destroyer of diseases, the giver of life, and the one who humbles the pride of those who are arrogant.

He is the knower of the essence of all scriptures, the one who embodies righteousness, and the destroyer of all sins. He is accompanied by his consorts Pushkala and Poorna, and he is the Supreme Soul who serves as the ultimate refuge for the virtuous.

He shines with the brilliance of infinite suns and is the younger brother of Lord Subrahmanya, possessing immense strength. He is compassionate toward his devotees, the Lord of all gods, and the Divine One who is ever devoted to his followers.