Feeling of Nostalgia

In my childhood, I used to hum songs of course without knowing the actual meaning.. I still get the feeling of going back to childhood when I hear them today. Some of those songs are still fresh in my mind keeping me in good spirits...

எப்படி இருந்த நான் இப்படி ஆகிட்டேன்

The above title is more suitable to this picture. This was taken in 1942 and shared to me by my friend. For human need, all the poongavanam of Saastha has been removed by Devaswom and people are still complaining about the facilities given to pilgrims.

No more Deforestation pls!!!!!!!

Harivarasanam

Since this is the month of Kaarthighai and famous for my Lord Ayappan, I thought of sharing the meaning of Harivarasanam

I have given this in terms of stanza by stanza followed by its corresponding meaning.

“'Harivarasanam' was written by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer. Harivarasanam is recited just prior to closing of the temple doors at night. As the final verses are being sung, all the assistant Santhis leave the Sanctum Sanctorum one by one. As the song ends, only the Mel Santhi is inside the Sreekoil. He extinguishes the lamps one by one and closes the doors for the night after the last lamp is extinguished.

Harivarasanam Viswamohanam
Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam
Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

Repository of Hari’s boons,
Enchanter of universe,
Essence of Hari’s grace,
He whose holy feet is worshipped,
He who kills enemies of 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.

Saranakirtanam Bakhtamanasam
Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam
Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

He who likes song of refuge,
He who is in the mind of devotees,
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.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam
Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanjitham
Pranavamanidram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

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.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Thuragavahanam Sundarananam
Varagadhayudham Vedavavarnitham
Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

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.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Tribuvanarchitam Devathathmakam
Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam
Tridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

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.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham
Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam
Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

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.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Kalamrudusmitham Sundarananam
Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam
Kalabhakesari Vajivahanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

He who blesses with enchanting smile,
He who 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.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Srithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam
Sruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam
Sruthimanoharam Geethalalasam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam 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.

Swamiye Saranam Ayappa!

Good Personal Lesson

This blog is just to convey my true feelings and nothing else.

In terms of personal life, I am still enjoying one of the safest lives ever without any risks, committments and problems by GOD's grace, but my career in 2009 suffered a bit, only a bit. I was so frustrated that at one point of time I started to feel really depressed in such a way that I mentally prepared myself to move out.

Sometimes we got to beleive that GOD exists. As it happened, one fine day one acquaintance came to me for help. I don't wish to disclose his name. His age is the same as mine and he is a MS 2009 passed out. He doesn't have both his parents :-( GOD must be really cruel, as I write this with tears in my eyes. He finished his 10th and 12th standard thanks to his elder brother. After that he has worked as server in Hotel for around 2 years and after that he somehow managed to do some branch in BSc and passed out in 2006. In 2006 again he fell short of funds and he worked again for one more year and did an MS degree for the next 2 years and passed out in the year 2009. Also He was in coma for 5 months because of a road accident :-(
He is just months senior to me in terms of age, but when it comes to mental strength he is ages senior even to our previous generation. "What a man" - this famous dialogue should ideally suit him.
I realized that my problem is nothing compared to the herculean challenge that this guy had.

Sometimes even I get the feeling whether GOD is really there... :-( GOD sent this man at the right time to me to teach a lesson.

Now, I dont have a reason to worry, or crib.

JAL effect

Recently just after Diwali, JAL effect rocked Chennai. All of a sudden the climate changed opposite and I had a feeling as I was in HILL station. The effect is lasting even today as I had a peaceful drive to office without any traffic as the rains are still lashing the city.
In the mean while, my date for bidding adieu to Chennai has been confirmed.
Hoping to have some enjoying time in the new location.

What to write?

This is one question that always lingers in my mind. I started writing blogs for mere time pass, but I must truly confess that I have become addicted to writing :-) Right from travelogues till PJs I have almost tried everything to put up and while sitting here I was just thinking what to write and how to write. Nothing big comes to my mind right now except the heading of this post ;-)
The one notable thing I am yet to write is a movie review. May be its time to write one soon!