śrī ṣaṇmukha ṣaṭkam

Shri Shanmukha Shatkam is a soul-stirring devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, the divine commander-in-chief of the celestial army and son of Lord Shiva. Composed in an elegant and rhythmic style, the stotra praises the Lord’s radiant beauty, his role as the destroyer of ego and ignorance represented by the demon Krauncha, and his grace as a bestower of spiritual wisdom. Reciting this six-verse prayer is believed to cleanse the heart of fear, bestow mental clarity, and grant the devotee unwavering devotion to the lotus feet of Lord Murugan, ultimately leading to spiritual liberation.