Himadri Sute Pahimam
A Sanskrit prayer asking Kamakshi, the daughter of the Himalaya, for protection.
| Music | Detail |
|---|---|
| Composer | Syama Sastri |
| Raga | Kalyani |
| Tala | Rupaka |
| Type | Kriti |
| Language | Sanskrit |
Lyrics
Pallavi
himādri sutē pāhi māṃ varadē para dēvatē
Anupallavi
sumēru madhya vāsini śrī kāmākṣi
Charanam 1
hēma gātri pankaja nētri matangātmajē
sarōja bhava harīśa sura munīndra nutē
Charanam 2
ambujāri nibha vadanē mauktika maṇi
hāra śōbhamāna gaḷē bhakta kalpa latē
Charanam 3
śyāma kṛṣṇa sōdari gauri paramēśvari
girijē nīla vēṇi kīra vāṇi śrī lalitē
Meaning
The prayer addresses Kamakshi through images of radiance and tenderness: golden limbs, lotus eyes, a moon-like face and a voice as sweet as a parrot's. The repeated request is simple—protect me. The closing verse brings together her names Gauri, Girija and Lalita.