Sri Bhootha natha Sthuthi vimsathi
(Prayer to Lord Ayyappa with twenty stanzas.)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Shivaputhram , maha thejam , shiva karya durandaram,
Shivapradham , Shivanandam , Bhoothanatham Namamyaham. 1
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas, who is son of Shiva , who has great luster,
Who is engaged in works of Lord Shiva ,
Who is full of Lord Shiva and one who gives joy for Shiva.
Jagat priyam , jagat raksham , jagad Ananda dayakam,
Karunabdhim karma daksham, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 2
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas ,who is darling of the world ,
Who protects the world , who gives joy to the world,
Who is sea of mercy and who is busy with his duties.
Jayadhi Shakthi samsevyam , Kalyana phala dhayakam,
Kalyanam, komalangam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 3
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is served by Shakthis like Jaya,
Who blesses with good results , who is very good and has pretty form.
Jithendriyam jitha krodham jara marana nasanam,
Jaminyadhi muni dhyeyyam , Bhoothanatham namyaham. 4
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who has control over senses ,
Who has won over his anger and served by sages like Jaimini
Ganadhyaksham Ganapathim Pankajasana poojitham,
Bhavanadhi sura sevyam, Bhoothanatham Namamyaham. 5
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , chief of Ganas , lord of Ganas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Brahma and served by devas like Indra.
Parvathi nandanam Bhaktha vathsalam , Viswa nayakam,
Gunadhyaksham , Guna nidhim, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 6
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas who is the son of Parvathi , Who is dear to his devotees,
Who is the Lord of the universe , who presides over character and treasure of character.
Surarchitham Surer vandhyam , sarva Jnana pradhayakam,
Suradhipam , viswa nadham, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 7
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is worshipped by devas, who is saluted by devas,
Who grants all sort of wisdom , who is the Lord of devas and Lord of the universe.
Hariharathmajam devam saraschandra nibhananam,
Sanakhadhi muner vandhyam , Bhootanatham namamyaham. 8
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas ,who is son of Shiva and Vishnu,
Who resembles the autumn full moon and is saluted by sages like Sanaka.
Narayana sutham devam , gunaa guna niroopakam,
Janma heenam , jithamoham, Bhoothanatham namayaham. 9
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is son of Lord Narayana,
Who differentiated between bad and the good ,
Who does not have birth and who has won over desires.
Danushbanam daradhyaksham Chinmayam , Vishnu nandanam,
Janardana sutham devam, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 10
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is like an arrow in a bow,
Who presides over a cave, who is divine,
Who is dear to Vishnu and son of Janardhana.
Dharmagnam Dharma niratham Bhaktha papa vinasanam,
Yogeeswara,, Yoga nidhim, Bhoothanatham namamyaham 11
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is bound by Dharma ,
Who follows Dharma , who destroys sins of devotees,
Who is the God of Yogis and is the treasure of Yoga.
Mahonnatham Mahakayam, dhanu Sasthra parayanam,
Mruthpoojyam Maha devam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 12
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is the greatest, Who has a big form,
Who is an expert in the science of bow and arrow,
Who is worshipped by the dead and who is the great God.
Neelambaram neelanibham mohanam moksha dayakam ,
Rathna prabham Rema Puthram , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 13
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas ,who wears blue silk who looks blue,
Who is pretty , Who grants salvation,
Who shines like gems and who is the son of Parvathi.
Ramantham , Renuka sevyam Remaya parithoshitham,
Vanavasam, vanadhyaksham, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 14
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who attracts , who is served by Renuka,
Who gratifies Parvathi , who lives in forest and is the Lord of the forest.
Bhashakam , Bhashya sasthragnam , neethi palam, niradhipam,
Marthandam , Manju kesam , Sri Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 15
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is expert in languages,
Who is an expert in interpretation, who maintains justice,
Who refused to be a king ,Who is like Sun God and who has pretty hair.
Kailasa vasa varadam , Saranagatha palakam,
Sundaram. Sumukham, vandhyam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 16
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who lives in Kailasa and blesses
Who looks after those who seek his protection,
Who is pretty , good natured and fit to be saluted.
Adhithya roopam Aaphagnam , Sathya dharma parayanam,
Devadhi devam Daivagnam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 17
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who has the form of the Sun God ,
Who stays by the river , Who follows truth and Dharma
Who is God of Gods and Who can find all faults.
Yuvarajam Yogi varyam , Dhanavaanaam vinasanam,
Guha vasam , guruvaram , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 18
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is the crown prince,
Who is a great yogi , Who destroyed asuras,
Who lives in a cave and who is a great teacher.
Garudadhri vasam Gambheeram Vandaneeyam Vadhanyakam,
Bala nethra sutham devam, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 19
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who lives on Garuda mountain,
Who has a great looks , who is being saluted by people fit to be saluted
And who is the son of the eyes of Goddess Parvathi.
Ganesa poojyam bhoodesam , Lakshmi vandhyam vara priyam,
Vithesa vipinaa vasam, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 20
I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is worshipped by Ganesa,
Who is the God of Bhoothas, Who is worshipped by Lakshmi,
Who is liked by the chosen ones and who lives in the