Hi Raman, There is an opinion that the following verse is wrong and has resulted from Printers devil. But I am not sure about it.
*Shakthamanasam** Bharanalolupam * The correct version according to some is *Bhakthamanasam** Sharanalolupam * The second version makes more sense. Some one can enlighten on this MGK On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 9:44 AM, Raman K <[email protected]> wrote: > *Harivarasanam* > > *Harivarasanam** (also known as Hariharasuthaashtakam) is a devotional > song composed in the astakam metre, recited at Sabarimala (the principal > Ayyappan pilgrimage site), before closing the temple door every night. The > song was written by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer and Swami Vimochanananda sang > it for the first time at Sabarimala. Harivarasanam is written in highly > Sanskritised Malayalam.* > > * * > > ** <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ayyappan.jpg>** > > * Introduction* > > * * > > *Sabarimala was located in the deep jungle area, and in the past a few > prayful devotees managed the difficult pilgrimage. The temple opened during > the Sabarimala season (November to January) but otherwise was only open on > the first day of every Malayalam month. VR Gopala Menon, fromAlapuzha used > to accompany Thirumeni Eashwaran Namboothiri, the Melshanthi (head > priest), to Sannidhanam every time, and would stay there by himself even > when the temple was closed, remaining undisturbed by the wild animals. > Later, when Devaswom Board was formed, it is believed that he was asked to > move out. He eventually passed away at a tea estate at Vandiperiyar. * > > * * > > *Gopala Menon used to recite "Harivarasanam" with devotion during his time > at Sannidhanam, and when Thirumeni Eashwaran Namboothiri heard about the > passing away of the Revered Menon, he was deeply saddened. At the end of the > day's rituals, the Namboothiri was about to close the doors of the > Sannidhanam when he remembered the dedication and sacrifice of the Revered > Gopala Menon and he then began to recite "Harivarasanam"' starting a > nostalgic tradition that remains unbroken to this day. * > > *Today, as the final verses are being sung, all the assistant Santhis > (priests) leave the Sreekovil one by one. As the song ends, only the > Melsanthi is inside. He extinguishes the lamps one at a time and closes the > doors for the night.* > > * * > > *Verses*** > > *Harivarasanam Viswamohanam** > Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam > Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye > Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa > Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa* > > *Repository of Hari's boons, Enchanter of universe, > Essence of Hari's grace, He whose holy feet is worshipped, > He who kills enemies by good thought, He who daily dances the cosmic dance, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God > My refuge is in you Ayyappa, > My refuge is in you Ayyappa* > > *Sharanakirtanam Shakthamanasam** > Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam > Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye* > > *He who likes song of refuge, He who gives strength of mind, > He who is the great ruler, He who loves to dance, > He who shines like the rising sun, He who is king of all beings, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God* > > * * > > *Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam** > Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanchitham > Pranavamandiram Keerthanapriyam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye* > > *He whose soul is truth, He who is the darling of all souls, > He who created universe, He who shines with a glittering Halo, > He who is the temple of "OM", He who loves songs, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God* > > *Thuragavahanam Sundarananam** > Varagadhayudham Vedavavarnitham > Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye* > > *He who rides a horse, He who has a pretty face, > He who has the blessed mace as weapon, > He who bestows grace like a teacher, He who loves songs, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God* > > *Tribhuvanarchitam Devathathmakam** > Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam > Tridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye* > > *He who is worshiped by the three worlds, He who is the soul of all gods, > He who is the lord of Shiva, He who is worshipped by devas, > He who is who is worshipped three times a day, He whose thought is > fulfilling, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God* > > *Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham** > Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam > Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye* > > *He who destroys fear, He who brings prosperity, > He who is enchanter of universe, He who wears holy ash as ornament, > He who rides a white elephant, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God* > > *Kalamrudusmitham Sundarananam** > Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam > Kalabhakesari Vaajivahanam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye* > > *He who blesses with enchanting smile, He who has is very pretty, > He who is adorned by sandal paste, He who has a pretty mien, > He who is a like a lion to the elephants, He who rides on a tiger, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God* > > *Srithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam** > Sruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam > Sruthimanoharam Geethalalasam > Hariharathmajam Devamashraye > Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa > Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa* > > *He who is dear to his devotees, He who fulfills wishes, > He who is praised by Vedas, He who blesses life of ascetics, > He who is the essence of Vedas, He who enjoys divine music, > Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God > My refuge is in you Ayyappa, > My refuge is in you Ayyappa* > > * * > > *Harivarasanam by K.J.Yesudas ****You tube link*** > > *http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=rcQCkkVKC5w* > > * * > > *Ayyappa Harivarasanam by K J Yesudas*** > > *http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=b7LyOOccR7A* > > * * > > *Saranam Ayyappa by Raviraghunath*** > > *http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=90XGK7U_Iho&feature=related* > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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