I. Introduction: The Majesty of Lord Vishnu
- Hook: Begin with an engaging question: Are you seeking refuge from the cycles of suffering and sin?
- Identify the Stotram: Introduce the Garuda Gamana Tava Stotram, a beautiful and powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu.
- Composer: Mention the revered composer, Jagadguru Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal of Sringeri Sharada Peetham, highlighting its authenticity. by whispry
Garuda Gamana Tava (Roman Transliteration & Meaning)
Pallavi (Chorus)
Garuda gamana tava charana kamalam,Iha manasi lasatu mama nityam
Garuda gamana tava charana kamalam, Iha manasi lasatu mama nityam
Mama taapam apakuru deva, Mama paapam apakuru deva
Charanam 1
Jalaja nayana vidhi namuchi harana, Mukha vibudha vinuta pada padmam
Jalaja nayana vidhi namuchi harana, Mukha vibudha vinuta pada padmam
Mama taapam apakuru deva, Mama paapam apakuru deva
- Meaning:
- O Lotus-eyed One (Jalaja Nayana),
- Whose lotus feet are worshipped by Brahma (Vidhi), Indra (Namuchi Harana), and all the wise gods.
- O Lord, please remove my sorrows; O Lord, please remove my sins.
Charanam 2
Bhujaga sayana bhava madana janaka, Mama janana marana bhaya haari
Bhujaga sayana bhava madana janaka, Mama janana marana bhaya haari
Mama taapam apakuru deva, Mama paapam apakuru deva
- Meaning:
- O One who rests on the Serpent (Bhujaga Sayana),
- O Father of Manmatha (Cupid), You are the destroyer of the fear of birth and death (Janana Marana Bhaya Haari).
- O Lord, please remove my sorrows; O Lord, please remove my sins.
Charanam 3
Shankha chakra dhara dushta daitya hara, Sarva loka sharana
Shankha chakra dhara dushta daitya hara, Sarva loka sharana
Mama taapam apakuru deva, Mama paapam apakuru deva
- Meaning:
- O Wielder of the Conch (Shankha) and Discus (Chakra),
- Destroyer of the wicked demons (Dushta Daitya),
- You are the Refuge of all the worlds (Sarva Loka Sharana).
- O Lord, please remove my sorrows; O Lord, please remove my sins.
Charanam 4
Aganita guna gana asharana sharana da, Vidalita sura ripu jaalam
Aganita guna gana asharana sharana da, Vidalita sura ripu jaalam
Mama taapam apakuru deva, Mama paapam apakuru deva
- Meaning:
- O Repository of countless virtues (Aganita Guna Gana),
- Giver of shelter to the shelterless (Asharana Sharana Da),
- Destroyer of the host of enemies of the Gods (Sura Ripu Jaalam).
- O Lord, please remove my sorrows; O Lord, please remove my sins.
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