Harivarasanam

harivarāsanaṃ viśvamohanaṃ
haridadhīśvaraṃ ārādhyapādukam |
arivimardanaṃ nityanartanaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 1 ||

He is seated on a supreme seat. He is the Lord who charms the whole world. He is a great Lord, and even his sandals deserve to be worshipped. He defeats evil and always dances joyfully. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

śaraṇakīrtanaṃ bhaktamānasaṃ
bharaṇalolupaṃ nartanālasam |
aruṇabhāsuraṃ bhūtanāyakaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 2 ||

Those who come to him for protection sing his praises, and his mind is strong. He is always eager to look after his devotees, and he dances slowly and gracefully. He glows like the red morning sun and is the chief of the divine attendants. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

praṇayasatyakaṃ prāṇanāyakaṃ
praṇatakalpakaṃ suprabhāñcitam |
praṇavamandiraṃ kīrtanapriyaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 3 ||

His love is honest and true, and he is the life of his devotees. He gives people who bow to him whatever they truly need, and he shines brightly. He lives in the sacred sound Om and loves devotional songs. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

turagavāhanaṃ sundarānanaṃ
varagadāyudhaṃ vedavarṇitam |
gurukṛpākaraṃ kīrtanapriyaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 4 ||

He rides a horse and has a lovely face. He carries a fine mace, and the Vedas speak of his glory. He brings the blessing of the teacher and loves devotional singing. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

tribhuvanārcitaṃ devatātmakaṃ
trinayanaprabhuṃ divyadeśikam |
tridaśapūjitaṃ cintitapradaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 5 ||

All the worlds worship him, and all the gods are present in him. He has three eyes and is a heavenly guide for his devotees. Even the gods worship him, and he grants wishes. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

bhavabhayāpahaṃ bhāvukāvahaṃ
bhuvanamohanaṃ bhūtibhūṣaṇam |
dhavalavāhanaṃ divyavāraṇaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 6 ||

He takes away the fear of life's troubles and brings goodness. He charms the world and is decorated with holy ash. His vehicle is a shining white elephant. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

kalamṛdusmitaṃ sundarānanaṃ
kalabhakomalaṃ gātramohanam |
kalabhakesarī-vājivāhanaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 7 ||

He has a gentle sweet smile and a lovely face. His body is soft like a baby elephant and very beautiful. He rides an elephant, a lion and a horse. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

śritajanapriyaṃ cintitapradaṃ
śrutivibhūṣaṇaṃ sādhujīvanam |
śrutimanoharaṃ gītalālasaṃ
hariharātmajaṃ devamāśraye || 8 ||

He loves those who trust him and gives them what they wish. The Vedas are made beautiful by him, and good people live by his grace. His name is sweet to hear, and he loves music. I surrender to Lord Ayyappa, the son of Vishnu and Shiva.

śaraṇaṃ ayyappā svāmi śaraṇaṃ ayyappā |
śaraṇaṃ ayyappā svāmi śaraṇaṃ ayyappā ||

Ayyappa, I take shelter in you. Again: Ayyappa, I take shelter in you.