śrīsubrahmaṇyāṣṭakam

O Swami Natha, O ocean of compassion, O friend of the distressed, O sun to the lotus-face of Parvati's Lord, O whose lotus-feet are worshipped by hosts of gods headed by Vishnu, O Lord of Valli, give me your helping hand.

O Son of the God of gods, Lord of the hosts of gods, Whose beautiful lotus feet are worshipped by Indra, the lord of gods, Whose fame is well-sung by Narada, the chief among divine sages, O Lord of Valli, give me your helping hand.

O remover of all diseases, constantly engaged in giving food, O fulfiller of devotees' wishes by bestowing fortune, O whose true nature is expressed by the sacred syllable Om in the Vedas and Agamas, O Lord of Valli, grant me your hand-support.

O vanquisher of the lord of demons Krauncha, O divine-handed one adorned with weapons like the Shakti spear, trident, and bow, O glorious one, whose vehicle is the lord of peacocks, whose beak resembles the one who bears the lord of serpents, O Lord of Valli, grant me your helping hand.

O Lord of Valli, who is to be known in the center of the chariot formation of the Lord of Lords, who makes Indra's throne firm, holding a strong bow in hand, and who, having slain the valiant demon, is praised by millions of gods, grant me your helping hand.

O brave one, conqueror of Taraka, worshipped by the hosts of gods, Lord of Valli, who are beautiful with a crown and necklaces adorned with gems and jewels, and charming with glittering armlets, earrings, and armor, give me your support.

With the waters of the Ganga consecrated by the Panchakshara and other mantras, with the five nectars, by the chief sages led by the joyful Indra, and accompanied by the consecrated Vishnu—O Supreme Lord, O Lord of Valli, grant me the support of your hand.

O Kartikeya, with your gaze full of the nectar of compassion, Having purified the wicked mind, defiled by diseases like desire, with the moon-like radiance, protect me. O Lord of Valli, give me your helping hand.

Those excellent among the twice-born who recite this sacred Subrahmanya Ashtakam, they all attain liberation by the grace of Subrahmanya.

Whoever recites this Subrahmanya Ashtakam after rising in the morning, the sin accumulated over millions of births is destroyed at that very moment.