Harivarasanam - Prayer Song of Lord Ayyappa and its meaning

This is a well known song which is sung at the Sabarimala Ayyappan temple daily in the night before shutting up the temple for the day. There are many who would love to know the meaning of the song which is in Sanskrit. Here it is.

You can listen to the song Harivarasanam  by Shri K J Yesudas, from You Tube, if you click here



Song and the meaning in EnglishHarivarasanam Viswamohanam, Haridadheeswaram Aaradhyapadukam

Repository of Hari?s boons, Enchanter of universe,

Essence of Hari?s grace, He whose holy feet is worshipped,

Arivimarddanam Nithyanarthanam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who kills enemies by good thought, He who daily dances the cosmic dance,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa



Sharanakirthanam Bhakthamanasam, Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam

He who likes song of refuge, He who is in the mind of devotees,

He who is the great ruler, He who loves to dance,

Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who shines like the rising sun, He who is king of all beings,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa



Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam, Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanchitham

He whose soul is truth, He who is the darling of all souls,

He who created universe, He who shines with a glittering Halo,

Pranavamandiram Keerthanapriyam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who is the temple of ?OM?, He who loves songs,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa



Thuragavahanam Sundarananam, Varagadayudham Vedavavarnitham

He who rides a horse, He who has a pretty face,

He who has the blessed mace as weapon,

Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who bestows grace like a teacher, He who loves songs,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa



Thribhuvanarchitham Devathathmakam, Thrinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam

He who is worshiped by the three worlds, He who is the soul of all gods,

He who is lord Shiva, He who is worshipped by devas,

Thridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who is who is worshipped three times a day, He whose thought is fulfilling,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa



Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham, Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam

He who destroys fear, He who brings prosperity,

He who is enchanter of universe, He who wears holy ash as ornament,

Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who rides a white elephant,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa



Kalamridusmitham Sundarananam, Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam

He who blesses with enchanting smile, He who has is very pretty,

He who is adorned by sandal paste, He who has a pretty mien,

Kalabhakesari Vaajivahanam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who is a like a lion to the elephants, He who rides on a tiger,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa



Shrithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam, Shruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam

He who is dear to his devotees, He who fulfills wishes,

He who is praised by Vedas, He who blesses life of ascetics,

Shruthimanoharam Geethalalasam, Hariharathmajam Devamashraye

He who is the essence of Vedas, He who enjoys divine music,

Son of Hari and Hara, I take refuge in thee God

Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa, Sharanam Ayyappa Swamy Sharanam Ayyappa

My refuge is in you Ayyappa, My refuge is in you Ayyappa