Harivarasanam was written by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer. Singing ‘Harivarasanam’ is a nostalgic tradition that remains unbroken to this day in Sabarimala. It is recited just prior to the closing of the temple doors at night. As the final verses are being sung, all the assistant santhis (priest) leave the sanctum-sanctorum one by one. As the song ends, only the melsanthi (head priest) is inside the shrine. He extinguishes the lamps one by one and closes the doors for the night after the last lamp is extinguished.
Harivarasanam Swami Viswamohanam,
Haridadhiswaram Swami Aaradhyapadhukam,
Arivimardhanam Swami Nithyanardhanam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
Repository of Hari’s boons,
Enchanter of the universe,
Essence of Hari’s grace,
He whose holy feet is worshipped,
He who kills enemies of good thought,
He who daily dances the cosmic dance,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Saranakirthanam Swami Shabdaamanasam,
Bharanalolupam Swami Narthanalayam,
Arunabhasuram Swami Bhoothanayakam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
He who likes the song of refuge,
He who is in the mind of devotees,
He who is the great ruler,
He who loves to dance,
He who shines like the rising sun,
He who is the king of all beings,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Pranayasathyakam Swami Prananayakam,
Pranathakalpakam Swami Suprabanjitham,
Pranavamanidaram Swami Keerthanapriyam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
He whose soul is truth,
He who is the darling of all souls,
He who created the universe,
He who shines like a glittering halo,
He who is the temple of Om,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Thuragavahanam Swami Sundarananam,
Varagadhayudham Swami Vedavarnitham,
Gurukrupakaram Swami Keerthanapriyam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
He who rides a horse,
He who has a pretty face,
He who has the blessed mace as weapon,
He who bestows grace like a teacher,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Tribuvanarchitham Swami Devatathmakam,
Trinayanamprabum Swami Divyadeshikam,
Tridashapoojitham Swami Chinthithapradam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
He who is worshipped by the three worlds,
He who is the soul of all gods,
He who is the lord of all,
He who is worshipped by devas,
He who is worshipped three times a day,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Bhavabhayapaham Swami Bhavukavaham,
Bhuvanamohanam Swami Bhoothibhooshanam,
Dhavalavahanam Swami Divyavaranam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
He who destroys fear,
He who brings prosperity,
He who is the enchanter of the universe,
He who wears holy ash as ornament,
He who rides a white elephant,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Kalamrudusmitham Swami Sundarananam,
Kalabhakomalam Swami Gathramohanam,
Kalabhakesari Swami Vaajivahanam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
He who blesses with beautiful smile,
He who is very pretty,
He who is adorned by sandal-paste,
He who has a beautiful mein,
He who is like a lion to the elephants,
He who rides on a tiger,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Srithajanapriyam Swami Chinthithapradham,
Sruthivibushanam Swami Sadhujeevanam,
Sruthimanoharam Swami Geethalalasam,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye,
Hariharathmajam Swami Devamashraye.
He who is dear to his devotees,
He who fulfills wishes,
He who is praised by the vedas,
He who blesses the life of ascetics,
He who is the essence of vedas,
He who enjoys divine music,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God!
My refuge is in you Ayyapa!!
Compiled & translated by Ariguhanatha
