SrI KUra nArAyaNa jIyar

Tiruvaranga Perumal Araiyar, one of the five revered Acharyas of Emperumanar (Ramanuja), once found himself unable to perform his usual service (kaimkaryam) to Lord Ranganatha due to illness. During this difficult period, Sri Kura Narayana Jeeyar, who, like Kuresar, was a direct disciple of Ramanuja, came to his aid. Both Kuresar and Kura Narayana Jeeyar hailed from the same Vedic village of Kuram.

Kuresar often joked with Kura Narayana Jeeyar, questioning the need for any mantra beyond the Ashtakshari for one who has surrendered to the Lord (Prapannan). However, Kura Narayana Jeeyar always responded by saying that the Sudarshana Mantra would reveal its importance when the right time came.

When Tiruvaranga Perumal Araiyar became gravely ill, Kuresar, also known as Srivatsanga Mishrar, sought help from Kura Narayana Jeeyar, asking him to invoke the power of the Sudarshana Mantra to heal Araiyar. In response, Kura Narayana Jeeyar composed the Sudarshana Shatakam and, with the help of Vedic scholars, offered prayers at the sacred shrine of Lord Sudarshana in the Srirangam temple. In a remarkable turn of events, Araiyar Swamy was healed and was able to resume his interrupted service to Lord Ranganatha.

This miraculous recovery showcases the immense power of the Sudarshana Shatakam!

Before delving into the 100 verses of the Sudarshana Shatakam, along with the final phala sruti verse, it is customary to first recite Swami Nammalvar's Tiruvaimozhi, Decad 7.4 (beginning with "Azhiezha..."). 

These verses are believed to be highly beneficial, especially for those facing challenges and difficulties in life. They are often recited to ward off inauspiciousness, whether large or small. Reciting these eleven verses is said to bring success and positive outcomes in all your endeavors.