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Yama Ashtakam
Yama Ashtakam
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Devotional text
yamāṭaka
{|| yamāṭaka ||}
tapasā dhamamārāya pukare bhākaraḥ purā |
dhama sūyaḥ sutaṃ āpa dhamarājaṃ namāyaha || 1||
samatā savabhūteṣu yaya savaya sāiṇaḥ |
ato yanāma śamanaṃ iita taṃ ṇamāyaha || 2||
yenātaca kṛto ivave savaṣāṃ jīivanāṃ para |
kamanupaṃ kālena taṃ kṛtātaṃ namāyaha || 3||
ibhabhata daḍaṃ daḍāya pāipanāṃ śuihetave |
namāima taṃ daḍadharaṃ yaśātā savajīivanā || 4||
ivavaṃ ca kalayayeva yasavaṣu ca satata |
atīva dunavāya ca taṃ kālaṃ ṇamāyaha || 5||
tapavī inaṭo yaḥ sayamī sa ijateiyaḥ |
jīvānāṃ kamaphaladaḥ taṃ yamaṃ ṇamāyaha || 6||
vāmāramaca savao imaṃ puyakṛtāṃ bhave |
pāipanāṃ leśado inayaṃ puyimaṃ namāyaha || 7||
yajama ṇaśena valataṃ tejasā |
yo yāyita paraṃ tamīśaṃ ṇamāyaha || 8||
yamāṭakimadaṃ inayaṃ ātaāya yaḥ paṭe |
yamā taya bhayaṃ nāta savapāpā ivamuyate || 9||About this ashtakam
Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.
How to chant
Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.
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