Grace of the Goddess

The greatness of Lakshmi and Vishnu’s love for her

Sanskrit: Vishwasthithipralayasarggamahaavibhoothi

Kannada: Bhaagyada Lakshmi

Nearest meaning in English:

Creation, destruction, birth, abundance, blessings,
Life, knowledge, administration, ignorance, bondage, salvation
All of these exist by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa
I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

Bramha, Rudra, Devendra, Surya, Yama, Chandra and others
The entire retinue of these victorious celestials
All of whom function by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa
I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

The divine beings who accept the worship of the righteous ones
And shower them with the auspicious purushaarthas
All of which are bestowed by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa
I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

Those whose refuge protect us from the sorrows of life
Those ascetics who have conquered the six enemies
All of whom are able to meditate on Hari by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

Shesha, Garuda, Rudra, Indra, Manu and other devathes
Created by Bramha deva along with everything else in this world
This wonder of creation is only possible by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa
I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

This creation comprising Indra, Chandra, Surya and others
Is completely destroyed during pralaya, by the divine force of Shiva
This dance of destruction is only possible by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

Shesha who is revered by Shankara and other celestials
Has the supreme fortune of bearing Hari in his coils
This fortune has been granted by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa
I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

With his unmatched speed and immense vigour, Garuda deva carries Hari
An honour which is beyond the imagination of even the celestials
A privilege granted by the mere sidelong glance of Ramaa
I bow to that Hari who protects her with his gentle gaze

This song that has burst forth from the lotus-lips of Ananda Tirtha
Conveys lofty meaning and is pleasing to Hari and Ramaa
Those who sing this song with devotion
Are sure to be granted their wishes by the grace of Hari and Ramaa