The Embodiment of Ecstasy
The song of the blissful nature of the lord
Sanskrit: Aanandasya Padam Vande
Kannada: Maidaalida Aananda
Nearest meaning in English:
The one without old age or ignorance, you are beyond compare
Your divine form, O lord of the universe rains compassion
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
Each and every word of the Vedas sing your praise
The exalted form is the abode of the mother of the world
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
You dispel the heavy darkness that abounds within
Your divine form is incomparably worthier than every celestial’s
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
You who are higher than the highest that can be imagined
Are untouched by any imperfection, you are the husband of the beauteous Ramaa
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
Your perfect form is like the beautiful inner petals of a blue lotus
But you remain elusive to those who are plunged in debates
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
Every form of wealth including release from the world
Are granted out of compassion, how wonderful is it?
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
The blessed feet of Vishnu are beyond attainment, always some distance away
But it is also closer than the closest
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
O abode of all attributes, filled and brimmeth over
Your form has no beginning or end
The one who is the refuge of Bramha, Indra and other celestials
I bow to you, the embodiment of bliss
The ascetic by name Ananda Tirtha, who is himself blessed with joy
Has composed this holy hymn of Hari
The one who reads/sings is sure to experience bliss!