“Namasthe Saranye” from the album Kallanum Bhagavathiyum features Ranjin Raj and Madhu Balakrishnan. The traditional lyrics, also credited to the artists, begin with a salutation to a compassionate and divine refuge. The opening lines immediately set a tone of devotion toward Goddess Durga.
Released: March 22, 2023
Namasthe Saranye
Madhu Balakrishnan | Ranjin Raj • From “Kallanum Bhagavathiyum”
The verses list specific worldly dangers, from being in a forest or a battle to facing enemies. The hymn then addresses internal states of suffering, mentioning the orphan, the wretched, and the fearful. Each verse identifies a different form of human vulnerability.
Namasthe Sharanye Shive SaanukampeSalutations to you, O refuge, the auspicious and compassionate one.
Namasthe Jagad Vyaapike VishwaroopeSalutations to you, who pervades the universe, whose form is the cosmos.
Namasthe Jagad Vandhya PaadaaraavintheSalutations to you, whose lotus feet are revered by all the world.
Namasthe Jagad Thaarini Thrahi DurgeSalutations, Savior of the World, protect me, O Durga.
Anaathasya Deenasya Thrishnaa ThurasyaFor the orphaned, the wretched, and the one afflicted by craving,
Bhayaarthasya Bheethasya Bandhasya JanthoFor the soul that is distressed, terrified, and bound,
Thwamekaa Gathirdevi Nis ThaarakathriYou alone are the refuge, O Goddess, the one who delivers.
Namasthe Jagad Thaarini Thrahi DurgeSalutations, Savior of the World, protect me, O Durga.
Aranye Rane Daarune ShathrumadhyeyIn the forest, in fierce battle, or surrounded by enemies,
Jale Sad Kade Raajagrahe PravaatheIn the water, in crisis, in a royal court, or in a storm,
Thwamekaa Gathir Devi Nisthaara HethurYou alone are the refuge, O Goddess, the source of our salvation.
Namasthe Jagad Thaarini Thrahi DurgeSalutations, Savior of the World, protect me, O Durga.
Apaare Mahaadhusthare Thyam ThaghoreIn the boundless, terrifying, and insurmountable
Vipathsaagare Majjathaam DehajaamOcean of calamity where mortal beings are sinking,
Thwamekaa Gathirdevi Nisthaara HethurYou alone are the refuge, O Goddess, the source of our salvation.
Namasthe Jagad Thaarini Thrahi DurgeSalutations, Savior of the World, protect me, O Durga.
Namashchandike ChandadurdamdaleelaaSalutations, O Chandika, whose play is to quell the fiercely defiant,
Samuth Ghandithaa GhandithaasheshashathroYou who have completely vanquished every last adversary.
Thwamekaa Gathir Devi Nisthaara BeejamYou alone are the refuge, O Goddess, the very seed of deliverance.
Namasthe Jagad Thaarini Thrahi DurgeSalutations, Savior of the World, protect me, O Durga.
Thwamekaa Sadhaaraadhithaa SathyavaadinyaYou alone are eternally worshipped, the speaker of truth,
Nekaakhila Krodhanaa KrodhanishtaThe one who calms all anger, yet is firm in righteous fury.
Idaa Pingalaa Thwam Sushumnaa Cha NaadiYou are the vital life channels: the Ida, the Pingala, and the Sushumna.
Namasthe Jagad Thaarini Thrahi DurgeSalutations, Savior of the World, protect me, O Durga.
Namo Devi Durge Shive BheemanaadheI bow to you, O Goddess Durga, the auspicious one with a fearsome roar,
Sadaa Sarvvasiddhi Prabhaathru SwaroopeThe very form of the giver of all success and enlightenment.
Vibhoothi Shachee Kaalaraathri Sathee ThwamYou are glory, you are Shachi, you are the final night, you are Sati.
Namasthe Jagad Thaarini Thrahi DurgeSalutations, Savior of the World, protect me, O Durga.
The song systematically presents a catalog of human perils and counters each with a single solution. This creates a dedicated appeal for protection from a higher power. The meaning of the ‘Namasthe Saranye’ lyrics is found in this complete surrender to one sole protector.
