VARA SHIVA BALAM – For Kids
Raagam: ShankaraabharaNam
Aa: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S
Av: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S
Taakam: Catushra Eka
Composer: Muttuswaami Dikshitar
Language : Sanskrit
SWARAM
G M G M D, P, G, P, M, R,
M,G, S, S, G M G M D, P,
G, P, M, R, S G SG S, S,
N SN S G, R, N, R, S D
S, N, P, P,N, S, N, S, G, R,
N, R, S, D, P D P D S , , ,
SAHITYAM
Vara Shiva balam
Valli lolam
Vande nandam
Hari hara modam
Hamsa nandam
Hasasa mukham
Guruguha Roopam
Guptha Kaaram
Gorakshantham
Sura pati sevam
Subramanyam
Sura vinutham (x3)
MEANING
Vande – I bow to
vara siva balam – the distinguished son of Shiva
valli lolam – the one attached to valli
anantam – the infinite one
hari hara modam – the delight of vishnu and shiva
hamsanandam – the giver of bliss to yogis known as Hamsas
hasita mukham – the one with a smiling face
guru guha rupam – the one embodied as guruguha
guptakaram – the one whose form is esoteric
gorakshamtam – the protector of the earth
sura pati senam – the commander of Indra’s army
subrahmanyam – Subrahmanya
sura vinutam – the one lauded by the Devas
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