Ayyappa Sharanu Gosha in English – 108 Sharanam Lyrics

Sri Ayyappa Sharanu Gosha

1. om svaamiye sharanamayyappa
2. om hariharasutane sharanamayyappa
3. om aapadbhaandavane sharanamayyappa
4. om anaadharakshakane sharanamayyappa
5. om akhilaandakoti brahmaanda naayakane sharanamayyappa
6. om annadaana prabhuve sharanamayyappa
7. om ayyappane sharanamayyappa
8. om ariyangaavu ayyaave sharanamayyappa
9. om achchan kovil arase sharanamayyappa
10. om kulattapulai baalakane sharanamayyappa
11. om erumeli dharmashaastraave sharanamayyappa
12. om vaavar svaamiye sharanamayyappa
13. om kannimoola mahaaganapatiye sharanamayyappa
14. om naagaraajaave sharanamayyappa
15. om maalikaapurattadu, lokadevimaataave sharanamayyappa
16. om karuppasvaamiye sharanamayyappa
17. om sevippavar kaanandamoortiye sharanamayyappa
18. om kaasheevaasiye sharanamayyappa
19. om haridvaar nivaasiye sharanamayyappa
20. om shreeranga pattanavaasiye sharanamayyappa
21. om karuppattoor vaasiye sharanamayyappa
22. om gollapoodi dharmashaastraave sharanamayyappa
23. om sadgurunaathane sharanamayyappa
24. om villaaliveerane sharanamayyappa
25. om veeramanikanthane sharanamayyappa
26. om dharmashaastaave sharanamayyappa
27. om sharanughosha priyane sharanamayyappa
28. om kaantamalai vaasane sharanamayyappa
29. om ponnambalavaasane sharanamayyappa
30. om pambaashishuve sharanamayyappa
31. om pandala raajakumaarane sharanamayyappa
32. om vaavarin tolane sharanamayyappa
33. om mohineesutane sharanamayyappa
34. om kan kand daivame sharanamayyappa
35. om kaliyuga varadane sharanamayyappa
36. om sarvaroga nivaarana dhanvantamoortiye sharanamayyappa
37. om mahishi mardhanane sharanamayyappa
38. om poornapushkalanaathane sharanamayyappa
39. om van pulivaahanane sharanamayyappa
40. om bhaktavatsalane sharanamayyappa
41. om bhoolokanaadhane sharanamayyappa
42. om ayindumalai vaasare sharanamayyappa
43. om shabarigireeshane sharanamayyappa
44. om irumudi priyane sharanamayyappa
45. om abhisheka priyane sharanamayyappa
46. om vedapporule sharanamayyappa
47. om nitya brahmachaariye sharanamayyappa
48. om sarvamangaladaayakane sharanamayyappa
49. om veeraadhi veerane sharanamayyappa
50. om omkaara pporule sharanamayyappa
51. om aananda roopane sharanamayyappa
52. om bhaktachittaadivaasane sharanamayyappa
53. om aashrita vatsalane sharanamayyappa
54. om bhootaganaadhipatiye sharanamayyappa
55. om shaktiroopane sharanamayyappa
56. om shaantimoortiye sharanamayyappa
57. om padunettaambadikki adhipatiye sharanamayyappa
58. om rishikula rakshakane sharanamayyappa
59. om vedapriyane sharanamayyappa
60. om uttara nakshatra jaatakane sharanamayyappa
61. om tapodhanane sharanamayyappa
62. om yengal kuladaivame sharanamayyappa
63. om jaganmohanane sharanamayyappa
64. om mohanaroopane sharanamayyappa
65. om maadhavasutane sharanamayyappa
66. om yadukula veerane sharanamayyappa
67. om maamalai vaasane sharanamayyappa
68. om shanmuga sodarane sharanamayyappa
69. om vedaanta roopane sharanamayyappa
70. om shankarasutane sharanamayyappa
71. om shatrisamhaarane sharanamayyappa
72. om sadgunamoortiye sharanamayyappa
73. om paraashaktiye sharanamayyappa
74. om paraatparane sharanamayyappa
75. om paranjyotiye sharanamayyappa
76. om homapriyane sharanamayyappa
77. om ganapati sodarane sharanamayyappa
78. om kattaalavisharaaramene sharanamayyappa
79. om vishnusutane sharanamayyappa
80. om sakala kalaavallabhane sharanamayyappa
81. om lokarakshakune sharanamayyappa
82. om amita gunaakarane sharanamayyappa
83. om alankaara priyane sharanamayyappa
84. om kannimaarai kaarpavane sharanamayyappa
85. om bhuvaneshvarane sharanamayyappa
86. om maataapitagurudaivame sharanamayyappa
87. om svaamiyun pungaavanaye sharanamayyappa
88. om aludaanadiye sharanamayyappa
89. om aludaamede sharanamayyappa
90. om kallidam kundrame sharanamayyappa
91. om karimalai etrame sharanamayyappa
92. om karimalai erakkame sharanamayyappa
93. om periyaana vattame sharanamayyappa
94. om siriyaana vattame sharanamayyappa
95. om pambaanadiye sharanamayyappa
96. om pambayal vilakke sharanamayyappa
97. om neelimalai etrame sharanamayyappa
98. om appaachimede sharanamayyappa
99. om shabaripeethame sharanamayyappa
100. om sharangutti aale sharanamayyappa
101. om bhasmakulame sharanamayyappa
102. om padunettaambadiye sharanamayyappa
103. om neyyabhisheka priyane sharanamayyappa
104. om karpoorajyotiye sharanamayyappa
105. om jyoti svaroopane sharanamayyappa
106. om makarajyotiye sharanamayyappa
107. om shabarimalaivaasaye sharanamayyappa
108. om shreehariharasutan, aananda chittan, ayyan, ayyappasvaamiye sharanamayyappa.

Slogans of Sri Ayyappa Swami

Svaami Sharanam – Ayyappa Sharanam
Bhagavaan Sharanam – Bhagavati Sharanam
Devan Sharanam – Devee Sharanam
Devan Paadam – Devee Paadam
Svaami Paadam – Ayyappa Paadam
Bhagavaane – Bhagavatiye
Eeshvarane – Eeshvariye
Devane – Deviye
Shaktane – Shaktiye
Svaamiye – Ayyapo
Pallikattu – Shabarimalakku
Irumudikattu – Shabarimalakku
Kattunkattu – Shabarimalakku
Kallummullum – Kaalikimettai
Ettividayyaa – Tookikkavidayyaa
Dehabalandaa – Paadabalandaa
Yaaraikaana – Svaamiyaikaana
Svaamiyaikandaal – Mokshankittum
Svaamimaare – Ayyappamaare
Neyyaabhishekam – Svaamikke
Karpooradeepam – Svaamikke
Paalaabhishekam – Svaamikke
Bhasmaabhishekam – Svaamikke
Tenaabhishekam – Svaamikke
Chandanaabhishekam – Svaamikke
Poolaabhishekam – Svaamikke
Panneeraabhishekam – Svaamikke
Pambaashisuve – Ayyappaa
Kaananavaasaa – Ayyappaa
Shabarigireeshaa – Ayyappaa
Pandalaraajaa – Ayyappaa
Pambaavaasaa – Ayyappaa
Vanpulivaahana – Ayyappaa
Sundararoopaa – Ayyappaa
Shanmugasodara – Ayyappaa
Mohinitanayaa – Ayyappaa
Ganeshasodara – Ayyappaa
Hariharatanayaa – Ayyappaa
Anaadharakshaka – Ayyappaa
Sadgurunaathaa – Ayyappaa
Svaamiye – Ayyappo
Ayyappo – Svaamiye
Svaami Sharanam – Ayyappa Sharanam

Meaning

The phrase “Sharanu Ayyappa” is a heartfelt declaration by devotees, meaning “we seek refuge in Lord Ayyappa.” Here, “Sharanu” signifies surrender, taking shelter or seeking divine protection and guidance. Chanting Ayyappa Sharanu Gosha during pujas, prayers, and Sabarimala pilgrimage invokes spiritual strength, devotion, and a reminder to surrender one’s difficulties and ego at the feet of Lord Ayyappa. Each line expresses different names, glories, and compassionate aspects of Ayyappa Swami, creating a strong sense of unity, faith, and spiritual upliftment among devotees.

Way of Chanting:

Purify yourself by bathing and wearing clean clothes before chanting.
Recite each line with sincere devotion and focused mind, repeating “Om … Sharanu Ayyappa” after every name.
It can be chanted individually or in groups, especially during Ayyappa vratham, pujas, and before Sabarimala pilgrimage.
After completing the chant, bow or offer prostration before the photo or idol of Lord Ayyappa.

Rules:

Avoid alcohol, tobacco, non-vegetarian food, and follow cleanliness.
Practice truthfulness, compassion, and self-restraint; especially important during Sabarimala vratham/mandala deeksha.
Wear sacred tulasi or rudraksha mala and observe fasting or dietary discipline according to traditional guidelines.

Significance:

Sharanu Gosha constantly reminds devotees of the values of surrender, discipline, and divine grace.
It promotes courage, peace, and mental clarity, aiding in overcoming obstacles, sorrow, and fear.
Reciting this regularly creates spiritual positivity, family unity, and strengthens devotion.

Spiritual & Practical Benefits:

Instills faith, calmness, hope, and fortitude.
Brings harmony and prosperity.
Directs the devotee towards dharma, service, and right living.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the Ayyappa Sharanu Gosha call out river and hill names near the end?

Sharanams 88 to 102 follow the old forest path to Sabarimala in order: the Azhutha river, Azhutha Medu, the climb and descent of Karimala, Periyanavattam and Siriyanavattam, the Pamba, Neelimala, Appachimedu, Sabaripeetham, Sharamkuthi, Bhasmakulam and finally the eighteen steps. Pilgrims call each stop as a refuge in its own right.

Who are Vavar Swami and Malikappurathamma in the Sharanu Gosha?

Sharanam 12 calls on Vavar Swami, whose shrine at Erumeli pilgrims visit on the way, and sharanam 32 hails Ayyappa as Vavar's friend. Sharanam 15 salutes Malikappurathamma, the goddess whose shrine stands near Ayyappa's at Sabarimala.

When is the Sri Ayyappa Sharanu Gosha chanted?

Mostly in the mandala season, the forty-one days of vratam from the first of the Malayalam month of Vrischikam, and on the trek itself, with the season running to Makaravilakku in January. Devotees wearing the mala chant it at the evening bhajan, while tying the irumudi and on the climb.

How is the call and response at the end of the Sharanu Gosha sung?

After the 108 sharanams comes a run of paired calls: the guruswami sings the first half, such as Swami Sharanam or Pallikattu, and the group answers Ayyappa Sharanam or Sabarimalakku. Lines like Kallum mullum kalikku metthai, stones and thorns are a soft bed for our feet, are the ones pilgrims shout on the steepest stretches.

How many sharanams are in this Ayyappa Sharanu Gosha, and how long does it take?

This version numbers 108 sharanams, ending with Sri Hariharasutan Ananda Chittan Ayyan Ayyappa Swamiye, followed by about forty call-and-response lines. Sung in a group with a leader, it usually takes fifteen to twenty minutes.

Sri Ayyappa Sharanu Gosha

Meaning

Frequently asked questions

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