Skanda Mantra For Protection Of Infants

Is initiation necessary to listen to this mantra?

No. Initiation is required only if you want to do mantra sadhana, not for listening. You just have to listen to the mantras we provide to get benefited.

तपसां तेजसां चैव यशसां वपुषां तथा ।
निधानं योऽव्ययो देवः स ते स्कन्दः प्रसीदतु ।
ग्रहसेनापतिर्देवो देवसेनापतिर्विभुः ।
देवसेनारिपुहरः पातु त्वां भगवान् गुहः ।
देवदेवस्य महतः पावकस्य च यः सुतः ।
गङ्गोमाकृत्तिकानां च स ते शर्म प्रयच्छतु ।
रक्तमाल्याम्बरः श्रीमान् रक्तचन्दनभूषितः ।
रक्तदिव्यवपुर्देवः पातु त्वां क्रौञ्चसूदनः ।

tapasaam tejasaam chaiva yashasaam vapushaam tathaa .
nidhaanam yo'vyayo devah' sa te skandah' praseedatu .
grahasenaapatirdevo devasenaapatirvibhuh' .
devasenaaripuharah' paatu tvaam bhagavaan guhah' .
devadevasya mahatah' paavakasya cha yah' sutah' .
gangomaakri'ttikaanaam cha sa te sharma prayachchhatu .
raktamaalyaambarah' shreemaan raktachandanabhooshitah' .
raktadivyavapurdevah' paatu tvaam kraunchasoodanah' .

He who is the eternal source of penance, brilliance, fame, and divine form—may that Skanda bless you.

May Bhagavan Guha, the commander of planets, the lord of celestial armies, and the destroyer of the enemies of the Devas, protect you.

May the son of Mahadeva, the radiant one, born of fire, and nurtured by Ganga and the Krittikas, grant you peace.

May Krauñchāsūdana, the divine one adorned with red garlands, red garments, and red sandalwood, possessing a radiant celestial form, protect you.

Listening to this mantra invokes the divine protection of Skanda, ensuring the safety and well-being of infants. As the commander of celestial forces, Skanda shields children from negative energies, evil influences, and planetary afflictions. The mantra strengthens their vitality, enhances their immunity, and keeps them free from ailments. Being nurtured by Ganga and the Krittikas, Skanda’s blessings provide motherly care and nourishment, fostering healthy growth. His fiery radiance burns away unseen dangers, while his divine grace ensures peace, comfort, and restful sleep for the child. The sacred vibrations create a protective aura, keeping infants safe from harm.

Ramaswamy Sastry and Vighnesh Ghanapaathi