Harivaraasanam Vishvamohanam
From Swami Ayyappan · 1975
- Lyricist
- Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Chorus
- Music director
- G. Devarajan
- Details
- Swami Ayyappan1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Harivaraasanam vishvamohanam | The one seated on Hari's blessed throne, the enchanter of the entire universe, |
| Haridhadheeshvaram aaraadhyapadhukam | The Lord worshipped by the guardians of directions, whose divine sandals are revered, |
| Arivimardhanam nithyanarthanam | The destroyer of foes and ignorance, who performs the eternal cosmic dance, |
| Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae | I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva). |
| Male | |
| Sharanakeerthanam sakthamaanasam | He whose mind is pleased by hymns of total surrender, |
| Bharanalolupam narthanaalasam | Who delights in sustaining the universe and revels in graceful dance, |
| Arunabaasuram boothanaayakam | Radiant like the glowing dawn sun, the master of all living beings, |
| Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae | I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara. |
| Male | |
| Kalamrudusmitham sundharaananam | Adorned with a sweet, tender smile and a remarkably beautiful face, |
| Kalabhakomalam gaathramohanam | Gentle like a young elephant, with a captivating and enchanting form, |
| Kalabhakaesari vaajivaahanam | Who rides upon majestic mounts like elephants, lions, and horses, |
| Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae | I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara. |
| Male | |
| Shrithajanapriyam chinthithapradham | Beloved by those who seek sanctuary in Him, the fulfiller of all wishes, |
| Sruthivibhooshanam saadhujeevanam | The ornament of the holy scriptures, the very soul of saintly lives, |
| Sruthimanoharam geethalaalasam | Enchanting to hear, who delights deeply in devotional songs, |
| Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae | I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara. |
ஹரிவராசனம் விஷ்வமோஹனம்
ஹரித தீஷ்வரம் ஆராத்ய பாதுகம்
அருவி மர்த்தனம் நித்ய நர்த்தனம்
ஹரி ஹராத்மஜம் தேவமாஸ்ரயே
The one seated on Hari's blessed throne, the enchanter of the entire universe,
The Lord worshipped by the guardians of directions, whose divine sandals are revered,
The destroyer of foes and ignorance, who performs the eternal cosmic dance,
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva).
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
He whose mind is pleased by hymns of total surrender,
Who delights in sustaining the universe and revels in graceful dance,
Radiant like the glowing dawn sun, the master of all living beings,
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara.
சரண கீர்த்தனம் சகதமானசம்
பரணலோலுபம் நர்த்தனாலசம்
அருணபாசுரம் பூதநாயகம்
ஹரி ஹராத்மஜம் தேவமாஸ்ரயே
Adorned with a sweet, tender smile and a remarkably beautiful face,
Gentle like a young elephant, with a captivating and enchanting form,
Who rides upon majestic mounts like elephants, lions, and horses,
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara.
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
Beloved by those who seek sanctuary in Him, the fulfiller of all wishes,
The ornament of the holy scriptures, the very soul of saintly lives,
Enchanting to hear, who delights deeply in devotional songs,
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara.
கலம்ருதுஸ்மிதம் சுந்தரானனம்
களப கோமளம் காத்ர மோஹனம்
களபகேஸரி வாஜிவாஹனம்
ஹரி ஹராத்மஜம் தேவமாஸ்ரயே
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
ஸ்ருதஜன ப்ரியம் சிந்திதப்ரதம்
ஸ்ருதி விபூஷனம் சாது ஜீவனம்
ஷ்ருதி மனோஹரம் கீதலாலசம்
ஹரி ஹராத்மஜம் தேவமாஸ்ரயே
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
சரணம் ஐயப்பா ஸ்வாமி சரணம் ஐயப்பா
Harivaraasanam vishvamohanam
The one seated on Hari's blessed throne, the enchanter of the entire universe,
Haridhadheeshvaram aaraadhyapadhukam
The Lord worshipped by the guardians of directions, whose divine sandals are revered,
Arivimardhanam nithyanarthanam
The destroyer of foes and ignorance, who performs the eternal cosmic dance,
Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiva).
Sharanakeerthanam sakthamaanasam
He whose mind is pleased by hymns of total surrender,
Bharanalolupam narthanaalasam
Who delights in sustaining the universe and revels in graceful dance,
Arunabaasuram boothanaayakam
Radiant like the glowing dawn sun, the master of all living beings,
Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara.
Kalamrudusmitham sundharaananam
Adorned with a sweet, tender smile and a remarkably beautiful face,
Kalabhakomalam gaathramohanam
Gentle like a young elephant, with a captivating and enchanting form,
Kalabhakaesari vaajivaahanam
Who rides upon majestic mounts like elephants, lions, and horses,
Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara.
Shrithajanapriyam chinthithapradham
Beloved by those who seek sanctuary in Him, the fulfiller of all wishes,
Sruthivibhooshanam saadhujeevanam
The ornament of the holy scriptures, the very soul of saintly lives,
Sruthimanoharam geethalaalasam
Enchanting to hear, who delights deeply in devotional songs,
Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae
I take refuge in the divine Lord, the son of Hari and Hara.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Harivarasanam' (also known as Hariharatmaja Ashtakam) is a revered devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ayyappan (Hariharaatmaja), who was born of the divine union between Lord Vishnu (in his Mohini form) and Lord Shiva. The song systematically extols the deity's cosmic charm, benevolent nature, divine weapons/mounts, and compassionate protection offered to devotees who surrender to Him with pure hearts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain / Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae”
The line 'Hariharaatmajam dhevamashrayae' serves as a rhythmic refrain repeated at the end of every quatrain to reinforce total surrender.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Shrithajanapriyam chinthithapradham / Sruthivibhooshanam saadhujeevanam / Sruthimanoharam geethalaalasam”
Repetition of the 'Shri/Sru' sound at the beginning of adjacent phrases creates a soothing, hypnotic auditory cadence.
Imagery / Metaphor
“Arunabaasuram boothanaayakam”
Compares the Lord's brilliant aura to 'Aruna' (the radiant rising sun), visually symbolizing the awakening of spiritual wisdom.
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Trivia
'Harivarasanam' was composed by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer in 1948 and became immortalized after being featured in the 1975 film 'Swami Ayyappan'. Tuned by G. Devarajan and sung by the legendary K. J. Yesudas, this rendered version is famously played every night as the official lullaby (Urapattu) at the Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple before the sanctum sanctorum doors are closed.
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