From Vishnu Purana Vishnu is said that the intellect exists in Madhava in the shape of His mace. the Lord holds the twofold divisions of egotism into elements and organs of sense in His conch shell and bow. the mind in the shape of the Chakra which is the strength of all and excells wind in its flight. The bright sword or Achyuta is symbolic of holy wisdom and is used to tear the scabbard of ignorance in his devotees. Even the Vaijanthi the necklace worn by the Lord contains five precious gems pearl, ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond represents the five elements sky, air, fire, earth and water. the supreme Lord who is eternal who is the refuge of all beings who in Vedantha is known as the embodiment of Rig, yajur, Sama and atharvana vedas is the tru and eternal representative of the universes ultimate truth.
Pancha ayudha stotra.
Sudarshana;
Even do I seek in Vishnu's chakra the Sudarshana. The discus is very powerful and has a thousands spokes of glitering flames equal to crores of suns.
Shankh
I seek refuge in Panchajanya the conch whose very sound filled with the air emanating from the mouth of Vishnu puts an end to the pride. it is white like a crore of moons.
Kaumodhaki
the mace of gold which in strength is equal to mount meru, it has no equal in its power.
Khadga sword.
the shining sword of Hari is known as Nandaka.
Sarang
the bow the twang of which when heard all fear is lost. it showers thunder like arrows.
Each of the Ayudhams have interesting stories attached to them and their origin, names etc.
Sri Maha Vishnu Panchayudha Mantram
Sphurad sahasrara Shikhadhi theevram,
Sudarshanam Bhaskara koti thulyam,
Suradvisham prana vinasi vishno,
Chakram Sadaham saranam prapadhye. || 1 ||
I surrender always to the Vishnu’s wheel,
Which is sharper than thousands of flames,
Which is equal to billion suns,
And which takes out the life of Rakshasas.
Vishnor mkhothonila poorithasya,
Yasya dwanir Dhanava dharpa hantha,
Tham Pancha janyam, sasi koto shubhram,
SAnkham sadaham saranam Prapadhye. || 2 ||
I surrender always to Lord Vishnu’s conch,
Which makes sound due to the air from mouth of the Lord,
Whose sound humbles the pride of Rakshasas,
And which shines like billions of moons.
Hiranmayim Meru samana saram,
Koumodhakeem daithya kulaika hanthrim,
Vaikunta vamagra karabhimrushtam,
Gadham sadaham saranam prapadhye. || 3 ||
I surrender always to Lord Vishnu’s mace,
Which is golden and shines like mount Meru,
Which is Koumodhaki, the destroyer of Rakshasa clans,
And which is lucky to be touched by the left hand of Vishnu.
Raksho suraanaam katinogra kanadach-,
Chethakshara sonitha digdha dhaaraam,
Tam Nandakam nama Hare pradeeptham,
Gadgam sadaham saranam prapadhye. || 4 ||
I surrender always to the sword of Lord Vishnu,
Which is hard, powerful and shines red due to the blood,
Which flows when it cuts the heads of Rakshasas,
And which is called Nandaka and shines in the hand of the Lord.
Ya jjayani nadha sravanath suraanam,
Chethamsi nirmuktha bhayani sadhya,
Bhavanthi daithyasani bana varsha,
SArngam sadaham, saranam prapadhye, || 5 ||
I surrender always to the Sarnga bow of Vishnu,
Whose sound heralds victory in the mind of devas,
And whose presence removes the fear from their minds,
By reminding of the arrow down pour against Asuras.
Phala Sruthi / Herald of Benefits
Imam hare Panchayudha nama,
Sthavam padeth yo anudhinam Prabathe,
SAmastha dukhani bhayani sadhya,
Papani nasyanthi, sukhani santhi. || 6 ||
Those who read daily morning,
This prayer to the five weapons of Lord Vishnu,
Would get rid of all their sorrows and fears,
Destroy their sins and establish their pleasures.
Vane, rane, Shathru jalagni madhye,
Yadruchaya Apadsu maha bayesu,
Idham patan stotram anakulathma,
Sukhi bhaved thath krutha sarva raksha. || 7 ||
In the middle of forest or war or among enemies,
Or when surrounded by water or fire,
Or unexpected dangers or during great fears,
If the worried man reads this prayer,
He would be happy as this provides all round protection.
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