dharmaśāśtā stotram (śrī bhāratī tīrtha kṛtam)

Composed by His Holiness Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal, the former Shankaracharya of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, this stotra offers profound salutations to Lord Dharmashasta, popularly known as Lord Ayyappa. The verses celebrate the deity as the protector of Dharma, emphasizing his role as the divine upholder of cosmic order as delineated in the Upanishads. Chanting this hymn invokes the grace of the Lord, fostering inner discipline, righteousness, and spiritual clarity. It serves as a powerful meditative tool for devotees seeking to align their lives with eternal Vedic principles and attain divine protection during their spiritual journey.