yama aṣṭakam

Yama Ashtakam is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Yama, the god of justice and the controller of dharma. Found in the Skanda Purana, this stotra praises the impartial nature of Yama, who observes the deeds of all living beings without bias. Chanting this hymn is believed to instill a sense of righteousness and fearlessness in the devotee. By reciting these eight verses with devotion, one seeks the grace of the Lord of Death to remove obstacles, overcome the fear of mortality, and gain the strength to walk the path of virtue and eternal truth.