Ayyappan theeyattil-a Malayalam Krithi

Ayyappan theeyattil-a Malayalam Krithi

By

Dr.V.R.Prabodha  Chandran  Nayar

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

   (Theeyattu  is  ritual of worship followed in certain temples dedicated   to Lord Ayyappa, who is one of the most important Gods   worshipped  in Kerala.)

Ragam Atana

Thalam Thisra eka

Pallavi

Ayyappan theeyattil  , chenda melathilen,

Meyyellam    kori tharichu pokum ,

Poyyalla  ninne jnan kanum kalathil,

Yennayya   varnanchitha    roopanai

Pallavi

In the ritual worship of lord Ayyappa , hearing   the sound of drums ,

My entire   body   would get  benumbed.

It is not a lie , I would see in the  Kalam (ground of worship) ,

As a person who has been decorated  by various colours.

Charanam 1

Neyyabishekathal   suprasannasyanai  ,

Ayyappa, nee  arulukename,

Meyyariyaam  grahya  moortha   swaroopame ,

Veyyavathi prabha kaakename.

Charanam 1

Greatly pleased   by the anointing   in ghee ,

Oh Ayyappa , t you should shower  your grace  ,

For knowing the truth ,oh God who has a  form simple to understand,

Oh God who has  luster greater themn the Sun , please protect me.

Charanam 2

Dharmathil ninnu  vyathichalicheedolen ,

Karmangal  , yennalla narmangalum,

Dharma sasthave , nee allathillarum,

Dharma  prabodhakam   deepamai may.

Charanam 2

Let   not my activities  move away  ,

From Dharma  and not even from my sport  ,

Oh Dgharma Satha  , I do not have   any one except you,

 To show   me like a lamp the wisdom  of Dharma

Ani ven pattambara –A Malayalam Krithi

Ani ven pattambara –A Malayalam Krithi

By

Dr.V.R.Prabodha chandran Nayar

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

  (This  is a Krithi  extolling Lord Ganesa.)

Ragam  Natta

Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Ani ven pattambara  samalankrutha,

Mani mandapamithil  Gana nadha

Pallavi

Oh Lord of Ganas , wearing   white  silk,

And sitting   on the   decorated   gem studded pavilion.

Anupallavi

Yila  kolluga nee  , Mahesa  nandana ,

Yila neeraal   abhishechikkan

Anupallavi

You please  take rest , oh son of great God

Charanam

Avalada  malarum  , Kadali gulavum,

Davalam   chor nei  payasavum,

Mani maya  thalikayil  nedichidam,

Mathi bodham   may   theliyaname

Charanam

I would offer    you in a plate  made of gems,

Beaten rice , Ada, puffed rice  , banana fruit  , jiggery,

Pure white cooked rice, Ghee   Payasa (kheer),

Let   the clarity   of mind  may become more chear.

Ananda bhairavi-A Malayalam Krithi

Ananda  bhairavi-A Malayalam Krithi

By

Dr.V.R.Prabodha  chandran nayar

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam Ananda Bhairavi

Talam Aadhi

(Bhairavi  is a form of Goddess  Parvathi  called  Durga.)

Pallavi

Ananda Bhairavi  , ayiravilli,

Anandavalli   ,Aaruyir   neeyalli

Pallavi

Oh joy full Durga    who   holds  thousand bows,

Oh Joyfull Durga  , Are you not the  dear soul of all ?

Anupalllavi

Sanandam  mannithil  mevidanamme ,

Anandamrutham   may  nalgename.

Anupallavi

Please  give me the nectar  of Joy ,

So that I can live happily in this   world.

Charanam

Ananda leelaa lole  , Trinethri ,

Meena sukethana  jeeva dathri,

Suna samanvitha  santhana  vallike  ,

Manasa  bodhadhaa nee Ambike,

Charanam

Oh Goddess interested in joy full dance  who has three  eyes,

Who gave   again life to Kama, whose flag  is that of fish,

Oh tree of   children (wish giving tree) blessed with flowers,

Oh Mother   who  gives   wisdom  to my mind.

Amruthabdhi Puthri-A Malayalam Krithi

Amruthabdhi  Puthri-A Malayalam Krithi

By

DR.V.R.Prabodha  Chandra  Nayar

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

( A song about Goddess  Lakshmi)

Ragam  Saranga

Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Amruthabdhi puthri  , Amalabja nethri,

Amrutha  pradathri , Bhuvanaika   dathri

Pallavi

Oh Daughter  of sea of nectar, Oh Goddess   with a pure  lotus like eyes,

Oh giver of nectar, Oh mother  of  the entire universe.

Anupallavi

Avanthinai  nee allathillarum,

Bhavanam   they mamamkam  manamayal  porum.

Anupallavi

To  my protection  there  is no one  except you,

It is enough , if you make my mind as  your home.

Charanam

Oru nalurakkathil   varille  nee yanthike,

Tharukille may  varam  Abhayambike ?

Puru moha jalathil   vazhuthi jnan vizhaathe  ,

Uru bodha  pasam  nalkukille?

Charanam

One day   would  you not come in  my dream when I am asleep,

Oh Goddess  who gives  protection , would  you not give me boons?

Would you know give me the rope   of wisdom,  so that ,

I do not  slip and   fall in to the  net  of  desires?

Amburuha lochani-A Malayalam Krithi

Amburuha lochani-A Malayalam  Krithi

By

Dr.V,R.Prabodha chandran Nayar

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This is a   song extolling   Goddess  Parvathi)

Ragam Madhyamavathi

Thalam   Aadhi

Pallavi

Ambooruhalochani  , Kambu manojna kandi,

Shambhu  mano Mohini , Malini , kalakandi

Pallavi

Oh goddess  with lotus like eyes, Who has an attractive conch like neck,

Who is the bewitcher  of the  mind of Lord shiva, who is  Goddess  Parvathi and who has a neck like peacock.

Anupallavi

Amboja sambhavan  thottu ullor   yellam innu  ,

Nin pon kal podi  aadi maruvunnu

Anupallavi

All  the people down from Lord   Brahma     are today ,

Taking showers from the   golden dust of your feet.

Charanam

Sambal pradhhe , They  pada renu onnengilum ,

Nin pada dasan than moordhavil   anachalum,

Yen papam   sakalavum theerane, Chinthamane ,

Anbalen   bodham thelinju vilangane.

Charanam

Oh giver of wealth , please   place  on the head ,

Of the slave  of your feet  at least  one dust of your feet,

Oh wish giving gem , Let all  my sins be wiped out,

And due to your love   let n my wisdom become clear.

Ambala puzhayile Chembaka meyyane-Malayalam Krithi

Ambala puzhayile  Chembaka meyyane-Malayalam Krithi

By

DR.V.R.Prabodha chandran nayar

(In Kerala Amalapuzha  Krishnan is as famous as the  Krishnan of Guruvayur. This temple is very near to Alapuzha   town of Kerala. The Pal Payasam  prasadam of this temple is simply matchless   in taste . It is believed   that  when Tipu Sulthan attacked Kerala  , the idol of Guruvayurappan was   taken to this temple    for protection.)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachanmder

Ragam  Kapi

Talam aadi

Pallavi

Ambala puzhayile chembaka meyyane ,

Ambala kadavathu kathirikkum jnan,

Pallavi

I would be waiting for  the God whose body,

Is of   colour of Champa flowers ,

In the   bathing  ghat  of the temple.

Anupallavi

Chempavizha chundil, punchiri, pon kuzhal,

Anbumai aa maayan Vannu nilkkum.

Anupallavi

That enchanter  would come and stand there  with a smile,

Golden flute and   friendship.

Charanam

Ambala poo maala peeli kolothu jnan,

Ambadi Kannannu  kaazhcha  vekkum,

Ambodha roopande ,minnalanee yezha,

Yen bodham ammattil annudhikkum.

Charanam

I would present him with humility,

The flower garland of the temple and,

The stick with   the feather of peacock,

And  in the brain of this  poor one  who is the lightning  of that God,

Of him  who looks like cloud, a new consciousness   would rise.

Attukkal vaazhunna devi (Malayalam Krithi)

Attukkal vaazhunna devi (Malayalam Krithi)

BY

Dr.V.R.Prabodha chandran Nayar

(This is a Krithi in Malayalam  by a great   composer in Malayalam about   the Aathukkal Bhagawathi  of Trivandrum .  Every  year several lakhs  of lady devotees   assemble at her temple   to prepare  Pongala(Pongal)   and offer  to this Goddess .)

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Panthuvarali

Talam  Aadhi

Pallavi

Aatthu kal vazhunna devi maheswari,

Pothuka   nee yenne  nithyam krupakari

Pallavi

Oh goddess  who lives in atthukal, Oh great goddess ,

Daily   you please  look after  me, Oh merciful one.

Anupallavi

Payasanna priyaya Visweswari ,

Manasa vase , tripureswari.

Anuppallavi

Oh Goddess of universe   who  likes Payasam,

Oh Goddess of three  cities   who lives in my  mind

Charanam

Nee mama chaithanyamai maruveetane ,

Nee man manassin  mani vilakkavane ,

Nee yen prabodhadham  tharakamavane  ,

Nee yen  janikku artha poornatha  yekane.

Charanam

You please  live  as my  mental activity,

You become gem studded  lamp in my mind,

You become   the star that  lights my intelligence,

And You please  make  my life  to be meaningful .