Shree veerabhadra dand'akam'
Shreeman mahaaveerabhadraa sumauneendra bhadrapana sarvasiddhipradaa bhadrakaal'eemanah'padmasanchaara bhaagyodayaa nityasatyapriyaa sachchidaanandaroopaa viroopaaksha dakshadhvaradhvam'sakaa deva nee daivatattvambulan bo'gad'a brahmaadule chaalarannan mano buddhi chaanchalyamun jesi varnimpagaa boonitin rudrud'innindradam'sht'rosht'ud'ai krodhataamraakshud'ai anga durdanga pinga jat'aajoot'a sandohamando'kka divyajjat'an teesi shyaamand'alin vaiva bhoomyaantarikshambulan prajvallataapaaka jvaalalan jimmu keshaalito chand'a vedaand'a shund'aava d'o'rdand'a heti prakaand'ambuto visphulingadyutin ve'lgu netratrayeeyukta naabhilak-dam'sht'rogra vaktrambuto veerabhadrund'avai but't'i dakshadhvaradhvam'samun jeyu nee tand'ri yaajnyan talandaalchi bhoota prapanchambu ve'nnant'araanat't'e' brahmaand'abhaand'ammulurrootaloogan digantambulat't'it't'ulai mro'kka brahmaadule'nto bhayabhraantulai paara naayajnyashaalaat'avin jo'chchi panchaasyamul naapashupraatamun bat't'i pe'llaarchuchun jeelchi chand'aad'i maartaand'unin bat't'i pand'lood'agaa go't't'i bhaashaasatee naasikan gosi jambhaaridostambha shumbhaprataapambu jakkaad'i shreemahaavishnu chakrambu vakrambugaa mingi aksheena tauksheya vikshepamun jesi dakshulan drunchiveyun mahaabheetachetaskulai yapru rakshinchumo veerabhadrund'a mammunchu jemod'chisevanchu deenaaval'in gaanchi sauhaardamo'ppan gat'aakshinchi rakshinchiteevayya ninu deekshato gori sevinchu bhaktavajraal'ulan deerghaayuraarogya saubhaagya sampat mahaabhoga bhaagyambulan prasaadinchumo veerabhadraa munistotrapaatra namaste namaste namaste namah' |
Meaning
The “Sri Veerabhadra Dandakam” is a powerful and vivid hymn describing the fierce form of Veerabhadra, the mighty warrior born from Lord Shiva’s wrath during the destruction of Daksha’s yajna. Veerabhadra is portrayed as the embodiment of supreme cosmic energy—terrifying to the wicked yet deeply compassionate and protective toward devotees.
The stotra begins by glorifying Veerabhadra as the one who grants all siddhis, who resides in the heart of Bhadrakali, and who is eternally established in truth, bliss, and pure consciousness. His nature is beyond the grasp of the human mind and intellect—he is the immeasurable force that even Brahma and other gods find difficult to describe.
When Shiva unleashed His anger upon the universe, Veerabhadra emerged—his eyes blazing like fire, his matted hair swirling like storm clouds, his form radiating cosmic sparks, his three eyes burning with destructive brilliance. His appearance shakes the heavens, earth, and netherworlds alike.
The hymn narrates how Veerabhadra marched toward Daksha’s ritual ground with unstoppable fury. Trembling gods fled; the cosmos shivered. With unmatched power, he tore apart the sacrificial arena, defeated the attendants, and finally severed Daksha’s head—ending the arrogance and adharma that defied Shiva.
In the concluding verses, the devotee prays for Veerabhadra’s protection—seeking safety from enemies, fears, dark energies, diseases, and life-threatening dangers. Veerabhadra is invoked to bless devotees with long life, health, prosperity, courage, harmony, and success. His grace is hailed as swift, powerful, and unfailing.
Benefits:
• Removes enemy threats, obstacles, and negative forces
• Grants courage, protection, and inner strength
• Destroys fear, anxiety, and harmful influences
• Bestows health, wealth, longevity, and family welfare
• Strengthens the devotee mentally and spiritually
Frequently asked questions
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