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Marking the Month of Makaram & Celebrating 50 years of the Legend Shri. K J Yesudas, Today I present his most famous rendition of “Harivarasanam”, that has always remained an all-time favorite. This song is a finale in all his concerts, by popular demand. The song composed in the ashtakam metre was written by Kambangudi Kulathur Srinivasa Iyer and it was Swami Vimochanananda who sang in his beautiful voice and popularized Harivarasanam by travelling throughout the South India.
Also known as the Hari Haratmaka Ashtakam, it is sung when the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple close for the day at night
Sabarimala opens during the pilgrimage season (November to January) and also on the first day of every Malayalam Era. VR Gopala Menon, from Alapuzha 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 died 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 Mr. 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 Gopala Menon and he then began to recite "Harivarasanam"' starting a nostalgic tradition that remains unbroken till date.
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.
.A lullaby sung to put Lord Ayyappa to sleep, the Music is composed in Madhyamavathi raga by renowned music director G. Devarajan.
Listen & Stay Blessed!
Lyrics & Meaning:
The lyrics and meaning of Harivarasanam are as follows:
Harivarasanam Viswamohanam, Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam, Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who is seated on the supreme Simhasana. One who enchants the Universe. One whose holy feet is worshipped by Surya. One who kills the enemies of good thought and who enacts cosmic dance every day. Oh Son of Hari And Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Saranakirtanam Bakhtamanasam, Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam, Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One whose mind gladdens on hearing Sharana Gosham,One who is a great ruler of the Universe, One who loves to dance, One who shines in the rising Sun, One who is the master of all beings, Oh Hariharaputra Deva, I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam, Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanjitham, Pranavamanidram Keerthanapriyam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One whose soul is truth,One who is the darling of all souls,One who created universe, Onewho shines with a glittering Halo,One who is the abode of “OM”, One who loves songs, Oh Hariharaputra Deva, I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Thuragavahanam Sundarananam, Varagadhayudham Vedavavarnitham, Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who has a pretty face One who rides a horse,One who has a pretty face,One who has the blessed mace as weapon,One who bestows grace like a teacher,One who loves songs,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Tribuvanarchitam Devathathmakam, Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam, Tridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who is worshiped by the three worlds,One who is the soul of all gods,One who is the lord of Shiva,One who is worshipped by devas,One who is who is worshipped three times a day,One whose thought is fulfilling,Son of Hari and Hara I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham, Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam, Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who destroys fear,One who brings prosperity,One who is enchanter of universe,One who wears holy ash as ornament,One who rides a white elephant,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Kalamrudusmitham Sundarananam, Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam, Kalabhakesari Vajivahanam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who blesses with enchanting smile,One who has is very pretty,One who is adorned by sandal paste,One who has a pretty mien,One who is a like a lion to the elephants,One who rides on a tiger,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa,I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Srithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam, Sruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam, Sruthimanoharam Geethalalasam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who is dear to his devotees,One who fulfills wishes,One who is praised by Vedas,One who blesses life of ascetics,One who is the essence of Vedas,One who enjoys divine music,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
“Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcQCkkVKC5w
Marking the Month of Makaram & Celebrating 50 years of the Legend Shri. K J Yesudas, Today I present his most famous rendition of “Harivarasanam”, that has always remained an all-time favorite. This song is a finale in all his concerts, by popular demand. The song composed in the ashtakam metre was written by Kambangudi Kulathur Srinivasa Iyer and it was Swami Vimochanananda who sang in his beautiful voice and popularized Harivarasanam by travelling throughout the South India.
Also known as the Hari Haratmaka Ashtakam, it is sung when the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple close for the day at night
Sabarimala opens during the pilgrimage season (November to January) and also on the first day of every Malayalam Era. VR Gopala Menon, from Alapuzha 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 died 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 Mr. 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 Gopala Menon and he then began to recite "Harivarasanam"' starting a nostalgic tradition that remains unbroken till date.
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.
.A lullaby sung to put Lord Ayyappa to sleep, the Music is composed in Madhyamavathi raga by renowned music director G. Devarajan.
Listen & Stay Blessed!
Lyrics & Meaning:
The lyrics and meaning of Harivarasanam are as follows:
Harivarasanam Viswamohanam, Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam, Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who is seated on the supreme Simhasana. One who enchants the Universe. One whose holy feet is worshipped by Surya. One who kills the enemies of good thought and who enacts cosmic dance every day. Oh Son of Hari And Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Saranakirtanam Bakhtamanasam, Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam, Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One whose mind gladdens on hearing Sharana Gosham,One who is a great ruler of the Universe, One who loves to dance, One who shines in the rising Sun, One who is the master of all beings, Oh Hariharaputra Deva, I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam, Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanjitham, Pranavamanidram Keerthanapriyam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One whose soul is truth,One who is the darling of all souls,One who created universe, Onewho shines with a glittering Halo,One who is the abode of “OM”, One who loves songs, Oh Hariharaputra Deva, I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Thuragavahanam Sundarananam, Varagadhayudham Vedavavarnitham, Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who has a pretty face One who rides a horse,One who has a pretty face,One who has the blessed mace as weapon,One who bestows grace like a teacher,One who loves songs,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Tribuvanarchitam Devathathmakam, Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam, Tridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who is worshiped by the three worlds,One who is the soul of all gods,One who is the lord of Shiva,One who is worshipped by devas,One who is who is worshipped three times a day,One whose thought is fulfilling,Son of Hari and Hara I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham, Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam, Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who destroys fear,One who brings prosperity,One who is enchanter of universe,One who wears holy ash as ornament,One who rides a white elephant,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Kalamrudusmitham Sundarananam, Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam, Kalabhakesari Vajivahanam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who blesses with enchanting smile,One who has is very pretty,One who is adorned by sandal paste,One who has a pretty mien,One who is a like a lion to the elephants,One who rides on a tiger,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa,I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
Srithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam, Sruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam, Sruthimanoharam Geethalalasam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa, Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa.
One who is dear to his devotees,One who fulfills wishes,One who is praised by Vedas,One who blesses life of ascetics,One who is the essence of Vedas,One who enjoys divine music,Son of Hari and Hara,I take refuge in you Ayyappa, I take refuge in you Ayyappa.
“Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcQCkkVKC5w
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