Guru Sthuthi (Malayalam) of Poonthanam
By
Poonathanam
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Poonthanam was possibly one of the greatest forerunners of
Bhakthi cult in Kerala and his greatest work was Jnana Pana, Loosely it can be
translated as “Pot of Knowledge”. But “pana” here is not pot but a style of
folk poem. This is written in a common man’s language and in a common man’s
verse. It preaches the greatness of repetition (singing) of the Holy God’s
names. Here is a two verse simple
and majestic prayer written by
Poonthanam , about “saluting of our Guru”.)
1.ajnanamullava yokke kalayanam,
Vijanamennullil vardhikkenam,
Ajnapicheedenam nalla
vazhikkenne,
Nithyam Guru Nadha
kumbidunnen
1.Please throw out
all the ignorance in me,
Please make wisdom grow in my mind,
Please order me to go in
correct path,
Oh my Guru who is my Lord, I salute you.
2.Aanandam nalgunna
pada renukkalal ,
Manasamayulloru darpanathil,
Malinyam pokkeettu , nanma varuthenam
Nithyam Guru Nadha
Kumbidunnen
2.With the dust of you r feet that gives me joy,
Please remove the
dirt from the,
Mirror of my heart and bring goodness there ,
Oh my Guru who is my Lord, I salute you.
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