Guruvayurappan Aarati (ഗുരുവയുരപ്പന്‍ ആറടി)

Oh, Lord of Guruvayur, whose fame,
Rises in this world, Oh lord of universe,
Oh Madhava, this innocent poor man,
Salutes you by falling at your lotus,
Like feet, Oh God of the Universe.

In this universe, what is there,
That cannot be achieved, If,
You take interest in it,
Oh God, who loves his devotees,
There is none for me in this world except you,
Who can brush away all my sorrows.

Due to my devotion towards you, my lord,
I give away my poor son to you,
For truly taking care of him, oh, my lord,
And I make this request along with offerings.

When I am filling all that I see in this world,
Along with greed in this private bag of mine,
Oh God who rides on a bird. Oh Hari,
Oh Danwanthari, please take care of me,
Without taking a deep dislike to me.

When my this son along with his friends,
With exuberance takes bath in a pond,
Hey Hari, Hey greatest of men, who has the form of a fish,
Please take care of him with great affection.

Oh lord of the universe, who is,
Witness to all actions, Oh Lord,
Of the colour of the black cloud,
Oh ocean of mercy, please take care,
Of this my son, who is sleeping,
With no care, Oh God who became a tortoise.

When my son with other lads,
Without care travels and plays in the forest,
Oh God who took the form of a boar,
Oh God who killed several Asuras,
Please take care of him without any trouble, Oh Lord.

Due to devils, ghosts and bad souls,
When he tosses in his bed due to fear, Oh Hari,
Oh Narasimha, Oh Lord who takes care of beings,
Please extend him protection with affection, Oh Lord.

During the time, when he reaches youth,
With mind full of idiocy, snobbishness,
And exuberance, to protect him from any dangers,
I salute that great God Vamana with devotion.

The disciple of Bhargava, the storehouse of Thapas,
Who playfully made the heaven of Kerala,
Oh God Bhargava, please show the right,
Path to my son, lead him and protect him.

I salute you daily, Oh Rama,
Who is Raghava, the son of Dasaratha
And who is personification of truth,
So that my son lives in truth and piety,
And observes good conduct in his life.

O h Balabadhra who carries a plough,
Who is a great warrior, who is full of strength,
And treasure house of all that is good,
Please give my son, all your good qualities.

Oh son of Nanda, Oh lover of Brindavana,
Of lad with ocean of all good qualities,
I gratefully request you to show mercy,
On my son and take care of him, Oh Lord of Lakshmi.

He who holds the sword, who destroys,
Bad souls, who is known as Kalki ,
Who is cure to ills of kali age,
Who is my teacher, who has lotus like eyes,
And who is temple of all that is good, take care of my son.

Oh Lord who daily lies down on
The bed of a serpent, floating.
On the ocean of milk along with grace,
Please save my son from the desire after desires,
That are bound to come in this world, Oh Lord.

Oh god, please bless him with a life,
Of fifty and fifty years, shine, fame,
Active life, physical comfort,
And well known recognition, Oh God.

Oh Good who is described by the Vedas,
Please give this boy, education, humility,
Broad mind, lot of riches, teaching,
Devotion to God and salvation.

Oh, enchanter, I salute again,
Again endlessly your lotus feet,
With a request that when this boy,
Becomes a man, You will not,
Trouble him with your illusions.

My salutations to that Vishnu,
Who is merciful to the universe,
Who is the great soul behind the universe,
Who is the most blessed of the universe,
Who looks after the entire universe,
Who destroys the universe,
Who is the lord of the universe,
And who makes the entire universe happy.

People who read this prayer daily,
During dawn and after dusk.
Would be able to fondle,
Sons who are of great character.
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