Ocean of Compassion
The compassion and unfathomability of the lord
Sanskrit: Karunapoorna Varaprada
Kannada: Karuneya kadalu
Nearest meaning in English:
The lord of Ramaa, protector, boundless divine being
The illustrious lord, the father of Bramha
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Revered by the celestials, supreme among the worthy
You who are the representative of all good attributes
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
You dispel the darkness that shrouds our hearts
O wonder of wonders, the provider of joy
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
The boatman who plies us across the three worlds
Your feet are everyone’s refuge, the protector of the directions
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
The one beyond the three gunas, who supports everything
Grant me deeper devotion
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
You are the slayer, saviour, grower of all
O supreme lord, grant me greater devotion
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
The cause of all, the nurturer of all
O father, I seek sanctuary
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
You are the golden hue of the rising sun
The embodiment of purity, like an elegant lotus
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Like the colour of the inner whorls of the lotus
The tips of your finger nails are a divine reddish hue
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Like the arrows of Kaama create desire, you gratify our desires
The one with wonderful knees, the one with immense strength
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Like the lustrous colour of a fully bloomed golden lotus
The one who is draped in a beautiful silken garment
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
The creator of the world Bramha deva
Born in the lotus stemming out of your navel
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Your sinewy thigh which is like the trunk of a wild elephant
Is the lap for Ramaa, your beloved companion, to sit on
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Your waist is slender as a tender leaf blade
Yet the universe is lodged within it
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
The most beautiful mother of the universe
Has made herself a home in your heart
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Your glorious hands hold the conch, discus, and mace
That bring about the destruction of the demons
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Your exquisite face is like a tranquil temple to the devout
Like a full moon, it provides immense delight to Ramaa
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
Your mere glance is enough to reduce sins to ashes
Even as it is capable of providing infinite pleasure
O ocean of compassion forever ready to grant our desires
Grant me a little understanding of your greatness
O one who grants bliss that never diminishes
To the throngs of devotees desiring your proximity
The most exalted Ananda Tirtha
Has sung this hymn of Hari