Stotras

Sri Ashtabhuja Asthakam

Ashtabhujashtakam is a devotional Stotram composed by Swami Vedanta Desika in praise of Lord Ashtabhuja Perumal, the eight-armed form of Lord Vishnu, worshipped at Ashtabhuja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram. This stotram glorifies the Lord's divine qualities, his protective nature, and his unique eight-armed form, which holds different weapons and symbols.

•  It consists of eight verses, each describing the Lord’s divine attributes and supreme power.


•  The name "Ashtabhuja" means "eight-armed", signifying Lord Vishnu’s readiness to protect and uphold dharma.


•  The Stotram praises the Lord's weapons like the discus (Sudarshana Chakra), conch (Panchajanya), mace (Kaumodaki), and bow (Sharanga), symbolizing his ability to destroy evil and protect devotees.


•  It emphasizes Lord Vishnu’s mercy, strength, and eternal presence as the protector of the universe.