sudarśana ṣaṭkam

The Sudarshana Shatkam is a powerful six-verse stotra composed by the great philosopher-poet Vedanta Desika. Dedicated to the Sudarshana Chakra, the divine disc weapon of Lord Vishnu, this hymn glorifies the deity as the protector of devotees and the destroyer of obstacles. Each verse is meticulously crafted to praise the formidable yet benevolent energy of the weapon, which represents cosmic order and divine will. Chanting this stotra is believed to invoke the protective grace of Lord Vishnu, dispel negative influences, overcome deep-seated fears, and grant spiritual victory and mental clarity to the sincere seeker.