Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.1
सूर्यस्पर्धिकिरीटमूर्ध्वतिलकप्रोद्भासिफालान्तरं
कारुण्याकुलनेत्रमार्द्रहसितोल्लासं सुनासापुटम् ।
गण्डोद्यन्मकराभकुण्डलयुगं कण्ठोज्ज्वलत्कौस्तुभं
त्वद्रूपं वनमाल्यहारपटलश्रीवत्सदीप्रं भजे ॥ २-१॥
sūryaspardhikirīṭamūrdhvatilakaprodbhāsiphālāntaraṃ
kāruṇyākulanetrmārdrhasitollāsaṃ sunāsāpuṭam |
gaṇḍodyanmakarābhakuṇḍalayugaṃ kaṇṭhojjvalatkaustubhaṃ
tvadrūpaṃ vanamālyahārapaṭalaśrīvatsadīpraṃ bhaje || 2–1 ||
सूर्य-स्पर्धि-किरीट – a crown rivaling the sun in brilliance मूर्ध्व-तिलक-प्रोद्भासि-फाल-अन्तरम् – the space between the brows shining with an uplifted tilaka कारुण्य-आकुल-नेत्रम् – eyes filled with compassion आर्द्र-हसित-उल्लासम् – glowing with a gentle, tender smile
सु-नासा-पुटम् – with a beautifully shaped nose गण्ड-उद्यत्-मकर-आभ-कुण्डल-युगम् – cheeks adorned with a pair of makara-shaped earrings कण्ठ-उज्ज्वलत्-कौस्तुभम् – the Kaustubha gem shining on the neck त्वत्-रूपम् – that form of Yours वनमाल्य-हार-पटल-श्रीवत्स-दीप्रम् – radiant with forest garlands, necklaces, and the Śrīvatsa mark भजे – I worship / I adore
Anvaya (Prose Order)
सूर्यस्पर्धिकिरीटमूर्ध्वतिलकप्रोद्भासिफालान्तरं कारुण्याकुलनेत्रमार्द्रहसितोल्लासं सुनासापुटम्,
गण्डोद्यन्मकराभकुण्डलयुगं कण्ठोज्ज्वलत्कौस्तुभं, वनमाल्यहारपटलश्रीवत्सदीप्रं
तत् त्वत् रूपं अहं भजे।
Fluent Meaning
I adore that divine form of Yours crowned with a diadem rivaling the sun in brilliance,
the space between Your brows radiant with an uplifted tilaka; Your eyes brimming with compassion and Your face glowing with a gentle, tender smile, and a beautifully shaped nose.
Your cheeks are adorned with shining makara-shaped earrings, Your neck illumined by the Kaustubha gem, and Your form resplendent with forest garlands, necklaces, and the sacred Śrīvatsa mark.
Essence / Takeaway
The Lord’s form unites majesty and compassion.
Every feature radiates beauty, grace, and reassurance, drawing the devotee’s mind effortlessly into loving worship.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.2
केयूराङ्गदकङ्कणोत्तममहारत्नाङ्गुलीयाङ्कित-
श्रीमद्बाहुचतुष्कसङ्गतगदाशङ्खारिपङ्केरुहाम् ।
काञ्चित्काञ्चनकाञ्चिलाञ्छितलसत्पीताम्बरालम्बिनी-
मालम्बे विमलाम्बुजद्युतिपदां मूर्तिं तवार्तिच्छिदम् ॥ २-२॥
keyūrāṅgadakaṅkaṇottamamahāratnāṅgulīyāṅkita-
śrīmadbāhucatuṣkasaṅgatagadāśaṅkhāripaṅkeruhām |
kāñcitkāñcanakāñcilāñchitalasatpītāmbarālambinī-
mālambē vimalāmbujadyutipadāṃ mūrtiṃ tavārticchidam || 2–2 ||
केयूर – armlets अङ्गद – shoulder ornaments कङ्कण – bracelets उत्तम-महा-रत्न-अङ्गुलीय-अङ्कित – adorned with excellent great jewel-studded rings श्रीमत्-बाहु-चतुष्क – the glorious four arms सङ्गत – holding गदा-शङ्ख-अरि-पङ्केरुहाम् – the mace, conch, discus, and lotus काञ्चित् – girdle काञ्चन-काञ्चि-लाञ्छित – marked by a golden waistband
लसत्-पीत-अम्बर-आलम्बिनीम् – wearing a shining yellow garment आलम्बे – I take refuge in / I adore विमल-अम्बुज-द्युति-पदाम् – whose feet shine like pure lotuses मूर्तिम् – form
तव – Your आर्ति-च्छिदम् – destroyer of afflictions
Anvaya (Prose Order)
उत्तममहाऱत्नाङ्गुलीयाङ्कित केयूराङ्गदकङ्कणभूषित श्रीमद्बाहुचतुष्के
गदाशङ्खारिपङ्केरुहाणि धारयन्तीम्, काञ्चनकाञ्चिलाञ्छितलसत्पीताम्बरालम्बिनीम्,
विमलाम्बुजद्युतिपदां तव आर्तिच्छिदं मूर्तिं अहम् आलम्बे।
Fluent Meaning
I take refuge in that form of Yours whose four glorious arms are adorned with armlets, shoulder ornaments, bracelets, and excellent jewel-studded rings, and which hold the mace, conch, discus, and lotus.
You wear a shining yellow garment, adorned with a golden girdle, and Your feet glow with the radiance of spotless lotuses. I seek refuge in that form of Yours, the destroyer of all afflictions.
Essence / Takeaway
The Lord’s form is both majestic and protective. Every ornament proclaims sovereignty,
and every limb reassures the devotee of refuge and release from suffering.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.3
यत्त्रैलोक्यमहीयसोऽपि महितं सम्मोहनं मोहनात्
कान्तं कान्तिनिधानतोऽपि मधुरं माधुर्यधुर्यादपि ।
सौन्दर्योत्तरतोऽपि सुन्दरतरं त्वद्रूपमाश्चर्यतोऽ-
प्याश्चर्यं भुवने न कस्य कुतुकं पुष्णाति विष्णो विभो ॥ २-३॥
yat trailokyamahīyaso’pi mahitaṃ sammohanaṃ mohanāt
kāntaṃ kāntinidhānato’pi madhuraṃ mādhuryadhuryād api |
saundaryottarato’pi sundarataraṃ tvadrūpam āścaryato’
py āścaryaṃ bhuvane na kasya kutukaṃ puṣṇāti viṣṇo vibho || 2–3 ||
यत् – which त्रैलोक्य-महीयसः अपि – even of the most exalted in the three worlds
महितम् – is revered सम्मोहनम् – enchanting मोहनात् – than all that enchants
कान्तम् – beautiful, charming कान्ति-निधानतः अपि – even than the very abode of beauty
मधुरम् – sweet माधुर्य-धुर्यात् अपि – even than the foremost of sweetness सौन्दर्य-उत्तरतः अपि – even beyond the highest beauty सुन्दरतरम् – more beautiful still त्वत्-रूपम् – Your form आश्चर्यतः अपि आश्चर्यम् – more wondrous than wonder itself भुवने – in the world
न कस्य – of whom not कुतुकम् – amazement, delight पुष्णाति – nourishes विष्णो – O Viṣṇu
विभो – O All-pervading Lord
Anvaya (Prose Order)
विष्णो विभो, त्वत् रूपं त्रैलोक्यमहीयसोऽपि महितं, मोहनात् अपि सम्मोहनं,
कान्तिनिधानतोऽपि कान्तं, माधुर्यधुर्यात् अपि मधुरं, सौन्दर्योत्तरतोऽपि सुन्दरतरं,
आश्चर्यतोऽपि आश्चर्यम्। भुवने तत् न कस्य कुतुकं न पुष्णाति?
Fluent Meaning
O all-pervading Viṣṇu, Your form is revered even by the greatest in the three worlds;
it enchants more powerfully than anything enchanting, it is more beautiful than the very source of beauty, sweeter than the foremost sweetness, more beautiful than the highest beauty, and more wondrous than wonder itself. In this world, whose heart does not feel delight and amazement on beholding such a form of Yours?
Essence / Takeaway
The Lord’s form transcends every standard of beauty, sweetness, and wonder.
It irresistibly awakens delight in all who behold or remember it, revealing divine beauty as the highest joy available to the soul.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.4
तत्तादृङ्मधुरात्मकं तव वपुः सम्प्राप्य सम्पन्मयी
सा देवी परमोत्सुका चिरतरं नाऽस्ते स्वभक्तेष्वपि ।
तेनास्या बत कष्टमच्युत विभो त्वद्रूपमानोज्ञक-
प्रेमस्थैर्यमयादचापलबलाच्चापल्यवार्तोदभूत् ॥ २-४॥
tattādṛṅmadhurātmakaṃ tava vapuḥ samprāpya sampanmayī
sā devī paramotsukā cirataraṃ nā’ste svabhakteṣv api |
tenāsyā bata kaṣṭam acyuta vibho tvadrūpam ānojñaka-
premasthairyamayād acāpalabalāc cāpalyavārtodabhūt || 2–4 ||
तत्-तादृक्-मधुर-आत्मकम् – of such supremely sweet nature तव वपुः – Your form
सम्प्राप्य – having attained सम्पत्-मयी – abounding in all prosperity (Lakṣmī)
सा देवी – that Goddess परम-उत्सुका – exceedingly eager चिरतरम् – for a long time
न अस्ते – does not remain स्व-भक्तेषु अपि – even with her own devotees तेन – therefore
अस्याः – of her बत – alas कष्टम् – difficulty, distress अच्युत विभो – O Infallible, All-pervading Lord त्वत्-रूपम् – Your form आनोज्ञक – exceedingly delightful प्रेम-स्थैर्य-मयात् – filled with steadfast love अचापल-बलात् – by the power of unwavering attachment
चापल्य-वार्ता उदभूत् – any notion of fickleness has arisen
Anvaya (Prose Order)
अच्युत विभो, सम्पन्मयी सा देवी तत्-तादृङ्मधुरात्मकं तव वपुः सम्प्राप्य
परमोत्सुका सती चिरतरं स्वभक्तेषु अपि न अस्ते। तेन अस्याः बत कष्टम्
त्वद्रूपमानोज्ञक प्रेमस्थैर्यमयात् अचापलबलात् चापल्यवार्ता उदभूत्।
Fluent Meaning
O Infallible, all-pervading Lord, having attained that form of Yours which is of such supreme sweetness, the Goddess Lakṣmī who embodies all prosperity becomes exceedingly eager and is unable to remain for long even with her own devotees.
Hence, alas, arises her predicament: because of the delightful beauty of Your form,
her love firm, unwavering, and powerful gives rise to the very appearance of restlessness.
Essence / Takeaway
The sweetness of the Lord’s form is so overpowering
that even Lakṣmī is drawn irresistibly to it.
What appears as restlessness is in truth
the intensity of unshakable love.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.5
लक्ष्मीस्तावकरामणीयकहृतैवेयं परेष्वस्थिरे-
त्यस्मिन्नन्यदपि प्रमाणमधुना वक्ष्यामि लक्ष्मीपते ।
ये त्वद्ध्यानगुणानुकीर्तनरसासक्ता हि भक्ता जना-
स्तेष्वेषा वसति स्थिरैव दयितप्रस्तावदत्तादरा ॥ २-५॥
lakṣmīs tāvakaramāṇīyakahṛtaiva iyaṃ pareṣv asthire-
ty asminn anyad api pramāṇam adhunā vakṣyāmi lakṣmīpate |
ye tvaddhyānaguṇānukīrtanarasāsaktā hi bhaktā janās
teṣv eṣā vasati sthiraiva dayitaprastāvadattādarā || 2–5 ||
लक्ष्मीः – Lakṣmī तावक-रमणीयक-हृता एव – indeed captivated by Your beauty alone
इयम् – this (Lakṣmī) परेषु – among others अस्थिरा – unsteady इति – thus
अस्मिन् – in this matter अन्यत् अपि – another also प्रमाणम् – proof अधुना – now
वक्ष्यामि – I shall state लक्ष्मी-पते – O Lord of Lakṣmī ये – those who
त्वत्-ध्यान-गुण-अनुकीर्तन-रस-आसक्ताः – are attached to the delight of meditating on You and singing Your qualities हि – indeed भक्ताः जनाः – devoted people तेषु – in them
एषा – she (Lakṣmī) वसति – resides स्थिरा एव – firmly indeed दयित-प्रस्ताव-दत्त-आदरा – showing affection because of her beloved (the Lord)
Anvaya (Prose Order)
लक्ष्मीपते, इयम् लक्ष्मीः तावक-रमणीयक-हृता एव परेषु अस्थिरा इति।
अस्मिन् अन्यत् अपि प्रमाणम् अधुना वक्ष्यामि। ये तु त्वत्-ध्यान-गुण-अनुकीर्तन-रस-आसक्ताः भक्ताः जनाः, तेषु एषा दयित-प्रस्ताव-दत्त-आदरा स्थिरा एव वसति।
Fluent Meaning
O Lord of Lakṣmī, that Lakṣmī is unsteady among others
only because she is completely captivated by Your beauty to support this, I shall now state another proof. Those devotees who are deeply absorbed in the delight of meditating upon You and in the joy of singing Your divine qualities in them she indeed resides steadily, showing special affection because of her beloved Lord.
Essence / Takeaway
Lakṣmī’s apparent fickleness is born of devotion, not defect. Where devotion to the Lord is steady and joyful, prosperity too abides firmly, drawn by love for Him.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.6
एवम्भूतमनोज्ञतानवसुधानिष्यन्दसन्दोहनं
त्वद्रूपं परचिद्रसायनमयं चेतोहरं शृण्वताम् ।
सद्यः प्रेरयते मतिं मदयते रोमाञ्चयत्यङ्गकं
व्यासिञ्चत्यपि शीतबाष्पविसरैरानन्दमूर्च्छोद्भवैः ॥ २-६॥
evaṃbhūtamano-jñatānavasudhāniṣyandasaṃdohanaṃ
tvadrūpaṃ paracidrasāyanamayaṃ cetoharaṃ śṛṇvatām |
sadyaḥ prerayate matiṃ madayate romāñcayaty aṅgakaṃ
vyāsiñcaty api śītabāṣpavisarair ānandamūrcchodbhavaiḥ || 2–6 ||
एवम्-भूत-मनोज्ञता – such extraordinary charm and delightfulness नव-सुधा-निष्यन्द-सन्दोहनम् – a dense outpouring of ever-fresh nectar त्वत्-रूपम् – Your form पर-चित्-रस-अयन-मयम् – consisting of supreme consciousness and blissful essence चेतः-हरम् – captivating the mind शृण्वताम् – of those who hear about it सद्यः – immediately
प्रेरयते – impels, elevates मतिम् – the intellect मदयते – intoxicates with joy
रोमाञ्चयति – causes horripilation अङ्गकम् – the body व्यासिञ्चति अपि – it also drenches
शीत-बाष्प-विसरैः – with streams of cool tears आनन्द-मूर्च्छा-उद्भवैः – arising from swoons of bliss
Anvaya (Prose Order)
एवम्भूतमनोज्ञतानवसुधानिष्यन्दसन्दोहनं परचिद्रसायनमयं चेतोहरं
त्वत् रूपं शृण्वताम् सद्यः मतिं प्रेरयते, मदयते,
अङ्गकं रोमाञ्चयति, आनन्दमूर्च्छोद्भवैः शीतबाष्पविसरैः अपि व्यासिञ्चति।
Fluent Meaning
That form of Yours endowed with such extraordinary charm and a profuse outpouring of ever-fresh nectar, made of supreme consciousness and bliss, and irresistibly captivating to the mind when merely heard about, immediately uplifts the intellect,
intoxicates with joy, causes the body to thrill with goosebumps, and even drenches one with streams of cool tears born of swoons of bliss.
Essence / Takeaway
Even hearing of the Lord’s form transforms the devotee. It stirs the mind, overwhelms the heart with joy, and manifests devotion through spontaneous physical and emotional ecstasy.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.7
एवम्भूततया हि भक्त्यभिहितो योगः स योगद्वयात्
कर्मज्ञानमयाद्भृशोत्तमतरो योगीश्वरैर्गीयते ।
सौन्दर्यैकरसात्मके त्वयि खलु प्रेमप्रकर्षात्मिका
भक्तिर्निश्रममेव विश्वपुरुषैर्लभ्या रमावल्लभ ॥ २-७॥
evaṃbhūtatayā hi bhaktyabhihito yogaḥ sa yogadvayāt
karmajñānamayād bhṛśottamataro yogīśvarair gīyate |
saundaryaikarasātmake tvayi khalu premaprakarṣātmikā
bhaktir niśramam eva viśvapuruṣair labhyā ramāvallabha || 2–7 ||
एवम्-भूततया – by being of such a nature हि – indeed भक्त्या अभिहितः – designated as bhakti योगः – yoga सः – that योग-द्वयात् – than the two yogas कर्म-ज्ञान-मयात् – consisting of action and knowledge भृश-उत्तमतरः – far superior योगीश्वरैः – by the greatest yogīs
गीयते – is praised सौन्दर्य-एक-रस-आत्मके – whose very essence is concentrated beauty
त्वयि – in You खलु – indeed प्रेम-प्रकर्ष-आत्मिका – consisting of the highest intensity of love
भक्तिः – devotion निःश्रमम् एव – effortlessly, without strain विश्व-पुरुषैः – by all people
लभ्या – attainable रमा-व॒ल्लभ – O Beloved of Lakṣmī
Anvaya (Prose Order)
एवम्भूततया भक्त्या अभिहितः सः योगः कर्मज्ञानमयात् योगद्वयात्
भृशोत्तमतरः इति योगीश्वरैः गीयते। सौन्दर्यैकरसात्मके त्वयि
प्रेमप्रकर्षात्मिका भक्तिः विश्वपुरुषैः निःश्रमम् एव लभ्या, रमावल्लभ।
Fluent Meaning
Indeed, because of Your such nature, that yoga known as devotion is praised by the greatest yogīs as far superior to the two yogas of action and knowledge. For in You whose very essence is concentrated beauty devotion, made of the highest intensity of love, is attained effortlessly by all people, O beloved of Lakṣmī.
Essence / Takeaway
Devotion born of love surpasses action and knowledge. Because the Lord is pure beauty itself, bhakti flows naturally and effortlessly toward Him, accessible to all who turn to Him with love.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.8
निष्कामं नियतस्वधर्मचरणं यत्कर्मयोगाभिधं
तद्दूरेत्यफलं यदौपनिषदज्ञानोपलभ्यं पुनः ।
तत्त्वव्यक्ततया सुदुर्गमतरं चित्तस्य तस्माद्विभो
त्वत्प्रेमात्मकभक्तिरेव सततं स्वादीयसी श्रेयसी ॥ २-८॥
niṣkāmaṃ niyatasvadharmacaraṇaṃ yat karmayogābhidhaṃ
taddūrety aphalaṃ yad aupaniṣadjñānopalabhyaṃ punaḥ |
tattvavyaktatayā sudurgamataraṃ cittasya tasmād vibho
tvatpremātmakabhaktir eva satataṃ svādīyasī śreyasī || 2–8 ||
निष्कामम् – desireless नियत-स्वधर्म-चरणम् – performance of one’s prescribed duties
यत् – which कर्मयोग-अभिधम् – is called karma-yoga तत् दूरेति – that remains far away
अफलम् – yielding no immediate fruit यत् – which औपनिषद्-ज्ञान-उपलभ्यम् – attainable through Upaniṣadic knowledge पुनः – again तत्त्व-व्यक्ततया – due to the subtlety of truth
सु-दुर्गम-तरम् – exceedingly difficult to attain चित्तस्य – for the mind तस्मात् – therefore
विभो – O All-pervading Lord त्वत्-प्रेम-आत्मक-भक्तिः एव – devotion consisting of love for You alone सततम् – always स्वादीयसी – sweeter, more delightful श्रेयसी – superior, more beneficial
Anvaya (Prose Order)
यत् निष्कामं नियतस्वधर्मचरणं कर्मयोगाभिधं, तत् दूरेति अफलम्।
यत् पुनः औपनिषदज्ञानोपलभ्यं, तत् तत्त्वव्यक्ततया चित्तस्य सुदुर्गमतरम्।
तस्मात्, विभो, त्वत्प्रेमात्मकभक्तिरेव सततं स्वादीयसी श्रेयसी।
Fluent Meaning
The path called karma-yoga the desireless performance of one’s prescribed duties remains distant and yields no immediate fruit. Again, the realization attained through Upaniṣadic knowledge is exceedingly difficult for the mind due to the subtle nature of truth. Therefore, O all-pervading Lord, devotion consisting of love for You alone is always sweeter and far superior.
Essence / Takeaway
Paths of action and knowledge demand great effort and subtlety. Loving devotion to the Lord, however, is both sweeter to the heart and higher in result, making it the most fulfilling and accessible path.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.9
अत्यायासकराणि कर्मपटलान्याचर्य निर्यन्मलाः
बोधे भक्तिपथेऽथवाप्युचिततामायान्ति किं तावता ।
क्लिष्ट्वा तर्कपथे परं तव वपुर्ब्रह्माख्यमन्ये पुन-
श्चित्तार्द्रत्वमृते विचिन्त्य बहुभिः सिध्यन्ति जन्मान्तरैः ॥ २-९॥
atyāyāsakarāṇi karmapaṭalāny ācar ya niryannmalāḥ
bodhe bhaktipathe’thavāpy ucitatām āyānti kiṃ tāvatā |
kliṣṭvā tarkapathe paraṃ tava vapur brahmākhyam anye punaḥ
cittārdratvam ṛte vicintya bahubhiḥ sidhyanti janmāntaraiḥ || 2–9 ||
अत्यायास-कराणि – extremely laborious कर्म-पटलानि – masses of ritual actions
आचर्य – having performed निर्यन्-मलाः – impurities being removed बोधे – in knowledge
भक्ति-पथे अथवा अपि – or even on the path of devotion उचितताम् – fitness, eligibility
आयान्ति – attain किम् तावता – what is achieved merely by that? क्लिष्ट्वा – having struggled
तर्क-पथे – on the path of logic परम् – supreme तव वपुः – Your form ब्रह्म-आख्यम् – known as Brahman अन्ये पुनः – others again चित्त-आर्द्रत्वम् ऋते – without tenderness of heart
विचिन्त्य – by mere contemplation बहुभिः – by many सिध्यन्ति – succeed जन्म-अन्तरैः – over many lifetimes
Anvaya (Prose Order)
अत्यायासकराणि कर्मपटलानि आचर्य निर्यन्मलाः सन्तः बोधे भक्ति-पथे अथवा अपि
उचितताम् आयान्ति किं तावता? अन्ये पुनः तर्क-पथे क्लिष्ट्वा तव परं ब्रह्माख्यं वपुः
चित्तार्द्रत्वम् ऋते विचिन्त्य बहुभिः जन्मान्तरैः सिध्यन्ति।
Fluent Meaning
After performing exceedingly laborious masses of actions, one may remove impurities and attain eligibility for knowledge or even for the path of devotion but what is really achieved by that alone? Others, again, struggling on the path of logic, contemplate Your supreme form known as Brahman; yet without tenderness of heart, they succeed only after many lifetimes.
Essence / Takeaway
Effort alone does not yield realization. Whether through action or intellect, progress is slow without inner softness and devotion. A tender, loving heart is the true catalyst of spiritual fulfillment.
Narayaneeyam – Verse 2.10
त्वद्भक्तिस्तु कथारसामृतझरीनिर्मज्जनेन स्वयं
सिद्ध्यन्ती विमलप्रबोधपदवीमक्लेशतस्तन्वती ।
सद्यः सिद्धिकरी जयत्ययि विभो सैवास्तु मे त्वत्पद-
प्रेमप्रौढिरसार्द्रता द्रुततरं वातालयाधीश्वर ॥ २-१०॥
tvadbhaktis tu kathārasāmṛtajharīnirmajjanena svayaṃ
siddhyantī vimalaprabodhapadavīm akleśatas tanvatī |
sadyaḥ siddhikarī jayaty ayi vibho saivāstu me tvatpada-
premaprauḍhir asārdratā drutatarāṃ vātālayādhīśvara || 2–10 ||
त्वत्-भक्तिः तु – but devotion to You कथा-रस-अमृत-झरी-निर्मज्जनेन – by immersion in the nectar-stream of the rasa of Your stories स्वयम् – by itself सिद्ध्यन्ती – accomplishing (its goal) विमल-प्रबोध-पदवीम् – the state of pure awakening अक्लेशतः – without hardship
तन्वती – bestowing, unfolding सद्यः सिद्धि-करी – immediately granting fulfillment
जयति – triumphs, excels अयि विभो – O All-pervading Lord सा एव अस्तु – let that alone be
मे – for me त्वत्-पद-प्रेम-प्रौढि-रस-आर्द्रता – the moist intensity of mature love for Your feet
द्रुततराम् – very quickly वातालय-अधीश्वर – O Lord of Guruvāyūr
Anvaya (Prose Order)
अयि विभो, कथारसामृतझरीनिर्मज्जनेन स्वयं सिद्ध्यन्ती
अक्लेशतः विमलप्रबोधपदवीं तन्वती सद्यः सिद्धिकरी सा त्वद्भक्तिः जयति।
वातालयाधीश्वर, मे त्वत्पदप्रेमप्रौढिरसार्द्रता द्रुततरां सा एव अस्तु।
Fluent Meaning
O all-pervading Lord, devotion to You by immersing oneself in the nectar-stream of the rasa of Your divine stories accomplishes its purpose by itself, effortlessly unfolding the state of pure awakening. It grants fulfillment immediately and stands supreme.
O Lord of Guruvāyūr, may that devotion alone be mine a swiftly attained, deeply ripened love, moistened with rasa for Your sacred feet.
Essence / Takeaway
Immersion in the nectar of the Lord’s stories perfects devotion effortlessly. Such bhakti awakens the soul swiftly and surely, culminating in mature, rasa-filled love for the Lord’s feet.
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