The Bestower of Bliss

The blessedness of Ananda Tirtha, bestowed with abundant bliss

Sanskrit: Aananda Mukunda Aravindanayana

Kannada: Aanandageetha

Nearest meaning in English:

O source of bliss, the one who grants freedom from bondage
O one with eyes that are like lotuses in bloom
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

The one who carries the most beautiful, in his heart
O Govinda! I bow to thee!
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

Your hair is adorned with the moon and a peacock feather
You impart delight to the world...I bow to thee!
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

The moon that lights up the world, Indra who rules over heaven
These are a few of the celestials who worship you, O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

All the celestial residents of the heaven
Seek your refuge, with devotion
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

To those celestials who come to you
You compassionately shower them with your blessings
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

You make Indira’s heart burst with joy
You are the most handsome in all three worlds
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

The sweet fragrance of flowers used for your worship
Waft everywhere, O one who is worshipped with them
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.

You lovingly direct rivulets of bliss towards us
As if they are contained in the beautiful moonbeams
O one who has blessed Ananda Tirtha with abundant bliss
Salutations to you.