Reciting the Sastha Dasakam on a daily basis is believed to protect the individual from all kinds of troubles, alleviates misfortunes, and blesses one with good health as well as all-round prosperity. Lord Ayyappa is believed to be the boon-giver of the Kali Yuga as all your wishes put forth to him with utmost devotion will be fulfilled.
The Sastha Dasakam helps one to attain peace and divine life. Reciting this mantra also helps one to be released from bondage and whatever sin one has done. Praying to Lord Ayyappa also blesses one with the ability to absorb lots of worldly knowledge and good memory. It is said that the constant recitation of the Sastha Dasakam blesses one with wisdom and sharpens the intellect as well.
Apart from the above mentioned benefits, constant chanting of the Gayatri Mantra of Lord Sastha (Ayyappa) will protect the devotee from unnecessary arguments, disputes, hardships, and troubles. Those who have nightmares and weird dreams can chant this Gayatri Mantra to prevent them. Continuous chanting of the Sastha Dasakam will help to thwart off negative energies, spells, curses, witchery, evil-spirits, and unwanted disturbances. This mantra will also provide you the courage to face your enemies (chathru) and will slowly dispel your enemies.
