Kartikeya Mantra
Subrahmanya Mantra
Lord Kartikeya (Subrahmanya)
A prayer to Kartikeya (Skanda) for courage, victory and wisdom.
When to chant
On Skanda Sashti, or during Kartikeya puja.
Sanskrit verse
ज्ञानशक्तिधर स्कन्द वल्लीकल्याणसुन्दर। देवसेनामनःकान्त कार्तिकेय नमोऽस्तुते॥
Transliteration
Jnana-Shakti-Dhara Skanda Valli-Kalyaana-Sundara, Devasenaa-Manah-Kaanta Kartikeya Namostute.
Meaning
Bearer of the power of wisdom, beautiful consort of Valli, beloved of Devasena — salutations to you, Kartikeya.
Common questions
What is Subrahmanya Mantra and why is it chanted? +
A prayer to Kartikeya (Skanda) for courage, victory and wisdom.
When should Subrahmanya Mantra be chanted? +
On Skanda Sashti, or during Kartikeya puja.
What does Subrahmanya Mantra mean? +
Bearer of the power of wisdom, beautiful consort of Valli, beloved of Devasena — salutations to you, Kartikeya.
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