Madhava Sthuthi

Madhava sthuthui
(Prayer to Madhava)

By
Kadathanattu .K.Padmanabha variar

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(I found this very meaningful and musical prayer in a book named Sri Guruvayurappan stotra mala published by Devi Book stall, Kodungallore)


1.Sarnga Dharinam Pankajekshanam,
Pankhajananam pangu soshanam
Sankara priyam Mangala pradham,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who holds the conch called Saranga , who has eyes like lotus flower,
Who has a lotus like mouth , who takes care of the handicapped,
Who is dear to Lord Shiva and grants auspicious things.

2.Pakshi vahanam triksharathmakam,
Thothra dharinam , Partha saradhim,
Sathru nasanam , sathwatham harim,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who rides on a bird , who is the soul of three lettered “om”,
Who holds a stick to drive cattle, who was the charioteer of Arjuna,
Who destroys his enemies and is Lord Vishnu in sathva form.

3.Jaladhasannibham , jalaja locanam,
Bala sahodharam , balavathaam varam,
Khala nikrunthanam , kalimalapaham,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who resembles the sea , who has lotus like eyes,
Who is brother of Balarama , Who is greatest among the strong,
Who is a mischievous destroyer and one who removes ills of Kali age.

4.Bhanu sannibham , Sri nikethanam,
Muni nishevitham , dhenukanthakam,
Manuja vigraham , dhanuja vairinam,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who shines like the Sun , Who is the place of stay of Lakshmi,
Who is worshipped by sages, who is the Lord of cows,
Who has the form of a man and an enemy of asuras.

5.Kama komalam vamalochanam,
Bhoomipalakam , bhouma soshanam,
Ramasodharam , shyamalakruthim,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who is as pretty as love God who has pretty eyes,
Who takes care of the earth, who thins down the earth,
Who is brother of Balarama and who is black in colour.

6.Bhuvana nayakam , Devaki sutham,
Yavana soshanam , Bhava bhayapaham,
Sarva poojitham , sarvathomukham,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who is the Lord of the earth, who is son of Devaki,
Who weakened Greek people , Who removes fear of birth and death,
Who is worshipped by all, who has faces in all directions.

7.Venu vadhinam , manavathmakam,
Prana dhayinam , kouna panthakam,
Bana dharinam , Bana vairinam,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who sings the flute, who has the soul of a lad,
Who gives life , Who kills goblins,
Who holds a bow and who is the enemy of Bana.

8.Vathsa soshanam, Vathsa poshanam,
Kamsa vairinam , hamsa roopinam,
Bheeshma mokshadham , kanmashapaham,
Yadhu kulothamam , Madhavam Bhaje

I sing about Madhava , who is the a great member of Yadhu clan,
Who makes the calves tired by making them play, who looks after the calves,
Who is the enemy of Kamsa, who has the form of a swan,
Who gave salvation to Bheeshma , who removes all drawbacks.