Friday 13 May 2016

Pathanjali Navakam by Sage Pathanjali – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who gracefully performs cosmic dance elegantly rising his lotus feet, he is decked in various precious ornaments which spreads extreme brilliance that captivated the inner eyes of Sages Pathanjali, he is the source of refined wisdom and knowledge, he is flawless and unblemished, he is firm, eternal and beyond description, he is capable to destroy the birth and death in the Samsara, he is the symbol of ether, he is eye-catching, he has attractive bluish neck superior to the color of dark clouds, he is precious gem in the ocean of eternal bliss, he is Lord Surya to the lotus flower like hearts of the virtuous people, I shall envision supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who is the destroyer of the demons of the city of Thripura, he is decked in King of serpents as armlets,  he is compassionate and ever pleasing, his lotus feet is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Indhra and deities, he is decked in crescent moon on his matted hair locks, he is Paramapurusha, he is the slayer of Lord Yama and Lord Kamadeva, he is smeared in sacred ashes all over his body, he is primordial, he is divine treasure of his passionate devotees I shall envision supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who is decked in various precious ornaments of gems which makes jingling noises while performing cosmic dance,  he is beautifully dancing according to the tunes of percussion played by Lord Bhrama and Lord Vishnu, he is surrounded by Lord Vishnu, Lord Subramanya , Lord Ganesha, Sage Bhringi and Lord Nandhikeshwara and various Bhoothaganas, he is eulogized by Sanaka, Sanandhana, Santhakumara and Sanathsujatha, I shall envision  supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who is beyond intellect, his bluish throat has the resemblance of pack of honey bees,  he is superior to Lord Yama and serpents, he is venerated by Lord Vishnu, Lord Indhra and deities, he is decked in magnificent gem decorated ear stud that extends supreme radiance,  he is unaffected by any changes, he is the source of divinity, he holds deadly toxin on his throat, he is lion to destroy the untamed elephant like sorrows and griefs of Samsara, he is highly venerated by Sage Pathanjali, he is the exquisite fortune of passionate devotees, I shall envision supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who is the symbol of eternal bliss, his lotus feet is worshiped by the deities and he dwells in the hearts of Sages and Rishis, he is unblemished, he is the symbol of Water, Ether, Earth, Air, Fire, Surya and Chandhra, and Yagnas and Yagas, he has endless manifestations,  he is superior gem that spreads intense luster all over the Universe, his lotus feet is worshiped by the Sanakadis, I shall envision supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who is the protector of the Universe and its living beings, his matted hair locks are the play area for the water current of sacred Ganga, he crushed the pride of Lord Yama, his lotus feet is decked in magnificent anklets, he constantly showers all the auspiciousness with his divine hands to all over the Universe, he carries baby deer in his hans, he has Lord Surya, Lord Chandra and Lord Agni as eyes, I shall envision supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who is the enemy of Lord Kamadheva, he has no birth, he carries the burden of the Universe, he is decked in King of serpents as jewels all over his body, he carries blazing fire on his hand, he is the slayer of Lord Yama, his lotus feet is worshiped by Lord Indhra and all the deities, he is attired in the skin of elephant, he gracefully swallowed the deadly poison originated while churning the milky ocean, he is the ocean of mercy, his lotus feet are the safe haven to his devotees, I shall envision supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who has no birth, he has assumed earth as chariot, king of serpent Vasuki as rope, Mount Meru as bow, he is wielded in weapon Parasu and Damaru,Lord Vishnu as arrows, Vedas as the horses of the chariot and entered in vicious battle with the Thripurasuras, ultimately reinstated peace in the Universe, he has endless splendor, he has supreme luster, he is the provider of all the auspiciousness and fulfills the desires of his ardent devotees, I shall envision supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram, who has attractive face resembles to full moon, he holds Damaru on his hand, he dwells in prominent Kanakasabha, he is decked in crescent moon on his matted hair locks, he protected Markandeya from the clutches of Lord Yama,  he is the slayer of Lord Yama, he is decked in venomous serpents as ear stud, he is decked in magnificent crown decorated with crescent moon, I shall envision the supreme Lord Nataraja who marvelously performs cosmic dance in the ether.



Sadhanjitha Mudhanjitha Nikunjitha Padham Jalath Jalth Jalitha Manju Kadakam |
Pathanjali Dhruganjanam Ananjanamachanchala Param Janana Bhanjanakaram |
Kadhamba Ruchirambara Vasam Paramam Ambudha Kadhambaka Vidambakagalam |
Chidhambudhi Manim Budha Hridhambhuja Ravim Para Chidambara Nadam Hridhi Bhaje ||

Haram Thripura Bhanjanam Anantha Kritha Kangana Maghanda Dhaya Mandhahasitham |
Virincha Sura Samhathi Purandhara Vichinthitha Padham Tharuna Chandhra Makudam |
Param Padha Vighanditha  Yamam Bhasitha Manditha Thanum Madhana Bhanjanakaram |
Chiranthanam Imam Pranatha Sanchitha Nidhim Para Chidambara Nadam Hridhi Bhaje ||

Anantha Navarathna  Rachanal Kanaka Kingini Jalajj Jalajj Jalla Jalaravam |
Mukundha Vidhi Hastha Kritha Maddhala Laya Dhvani Dhdhimi Dhdhimithi Narthana Padham |
Shakuntharadha Barhiradha  Dhanthi Mukha Nandhi Mukha Bhringiridi Sanghanikadam |
Sanandha Sanaka Pramukha Vandhitha Padham Para Chidambaranadam Hridhi Bhaje ||

Achinthyam Alivrindha Ruchi Bandhu Gala Manthaka Bhujangam Avihangamapathim |
Mukundha Sura Vrindha Valahandhru Kritha Vandhana Lasantha Mani Kundaladharam |
Akambam Anukambana Rathim Gala Nishanga Garalam Bhava Mathangaja Harim |
Pathanjalinutham Pranatha Sanchitha Nidhim Para Chidambara Nadam Hridhi Bhaje ||

Ananthamahasam Thridhasha Vandhya Charanam Muni Hridhanthara Vasantham Amalam |
Kabandha Viyadhidhvani Gandha Vaha Vahni Magha Bandhurapi Manjoo Vapusham |
Anantha Vibhavam Thrijagath Antharamanim Thrinayanam Thripura Gandana Param |
Sanandha Muni Vandhitha Padhambhuja Yugam Para Chidambara Nadam Hridhi Bhaje ||

Anantham Akhilam Thrijagadham Bhagana Thungam Avathamsitha Padham Surasari |
Tharanga  Dhrutha Lambada Jadam Shamana Damba Haranam Kadaka Manjoo Charanam |
Shivam Dhishi Dhiganthara Niranthara Vijrumbhitha Karam Karala Sanmriga Shishum |
Bhavam Shashi Dhanajjaya Pathanga Nayanam Para Chidambara Nadam Hridhi Bhaje ||

Ananga Pari Panddhinam Ajamkshithi Dhurandharam Alankritha Bhujangamapathim |
Jwalantham Analam Dhadhatham Anthakaripum Sathatham Indhra Sura Vandhitha Padham |
Shivam Karadicharma Vasanam Jaladhi Janma Garalam Kabalayantham Akhilam |
Dhrudam Pranaya Kandham Bhayangara Padham Para Chidambara Nada Hridhi Bhaje ||

Ajam Kshithi Ratham Bhujaga Pungava Gunam Kanaka Shrunga Dhanusham Karalasal |
Kuranga Pridhudanga Parashum Ruchira Kunkumaruchim Damaru Kancha Dhrutham |
Mukunda Vishikham Pranatha Vrindha Phaladham Nigama Thunga Thurangam Nirupamam |
Sugandhithamahim Sapadhi Samhrithapuram Para Chidambara Nada Hridhi Bhaje ||

Aganda Vidhu Mandalam Mukham Damaru Mandithakaram Kanaka Mandapa Griham |
Swaganadathala Munda Shashi Kundalipa Mandana Param Jala Jaganda Jadilam |
Mrikandu Sutha Chandakara Dhanda Dhara Mundana Padham Bhujaga Kundaladharam |

Shigandha Shashi Ganda Mani Mandaparam Para Chidambara Nadam Hridhi Bhaje ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||