Tuesday 10 May 2016

Sri Kamalapathi Ashtakam by Sri Adi Shankaracharya – Lyrics and Meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||













Oh! Mortals, meditate upon Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu who is reclining on the serpent Anantha, he has the complexion of dark clouds, he has Garuda/King of bird as celestial vehicle, he has beautiful eyes that has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he carries mace/Gadha, wheel/Chakram, lotus flower in his hands, he is eternal and he is Lakshmivallabha.  Oh! Mortals, meditate upon Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu who has beautiful curly hair locks resembles to the pack of honey bees, he is attired in majestic yellow garments, he is seated with Goddess Sri on his left.  Oh! Mortals, meditate upon Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu, there is no meaning of recitation of hymns or performance of severe austerities and penance and Yagas/fire sacrifices, or visit to sacred places, or attaining profound knowledge in sacred scriptures without true faith and devotion to Kamalapathi.  Oh! Mortals, meditate upon Lord Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu, it is difficult to attain the birth of a human, even the deities would earn for it, therefore don’t waste your time in worldly matters.  Oh! Mortals meditate upon Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu, none of these worldly attachments like wife, children, brothers, mother, father or relatives are not going to follow you, therefore sincerely meditate upon Lord Vishnu.  Oh! Mortals, meditate upon Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu, none of these visible or invisible things are permanent in this Universe, even your youth and wealth, therefore use your intelligence and meditate upon Lord Vishnu.  Oh! Mortals meditate upon Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu, our body undergoes constant changes and weakens with various illnesses, and it has Navadhvara/seven doors to release our Prana at any moment, therefore understand the fragile nature of the same and meditate upon Lord Vishnu.  Oh ! Mortals, meditate upon Kamalapathi/Lord Vishnu, who is eulogized by Rishis, Sage, Lord Indhra and deities, he is venerated by Lord Bhrama, Lord Mahendhra and Lord Indhra, he destroys the fear of Jara/aging, Jananam/birth and Maranam/death, therefore sincerely meditate upon Lord Vishnu.Whoever recites or listens to the glorious verses of Sri Kamalapathi Ashtakam with utmost faith and devotion, composed by Paramahamasa, would attain the abode of Lord Vishnu.



Bhujaga Thalpagatham Ghanasundaram | Garuda Vahanam Ambujalochanam |Nalina Chakra Gadhakaram Avyayam | Bhajatha Re Manuja: Kamalapathim ||

Alikalasitha Komala Kunthalam  | Vimala Peetha Dhukoola Manoharam |Jaladhijashritha Vamakalebaram | Bhajatha Re Manjua: Kamalapathim ||

Kimu Japaischa Thapobiruthadhvarairapi | Kimuththamatheertha Nishevanai: |Kimutha Shasthra Kadamba Vilokanair  | Bhajatha Re Manjua: Kamalapathim ||

Manja Dheham Imam Bhuvi Dhurllabham | Samadhigamya Surairapi Vanchitham |Vishaya Lambadathamapahaya Vai | Bhajatha Re Manuja: Kamalapathim ||

Na Vanitha Na Sutho Na Sahodhara | Nahi Pitha Janani Na Cha Bandhava : |Vrajathi Sakamanena Janena Vai | Bhajatha Re Manuja: Kamalapathim ||

Sakalameva Chalam Sa Characharam | Jagadhidham Sutharam Dhana Youvanam |Samavalokya Viveka Dhrusha Dhrutham | Bhajatha Re Manjua: Kamalapathim ||

Vividha Rogayutham Kshana Bhanguram | Paravasham Nava Margamalakulam |Parinireekshya Shareeram Idham Swakam | Bhajatha Re Manuja: Kamalapathim ||

Munivarair Anisham Hrudhi Bhavitham |Shiva Virincha Mahendhranutham Sadha |Marana Janma Jara Bhaya Mochanam | Bhajatha Re Manuja: Kamalapathim ||

Haripadhashtakam Yethath Anuththamam | Paramahamasa Janena Sameeritham |Padathi Yasthu Samahitha Chethasa | Vrajathi Vishnu Padham Sa Naro Dhruvam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||