Narayaneeyam
bhattathiri | 6 May 2004, 7:51amSrimad Narayaneeyam is a devotional hymn consisting of 1036 verses written in the
16th century by a scholar-devotee=poet by name Melpathur Narayana
Bhattatiri, as an epitome of Srimad Bhagavata Mahapuranam. The immediate
need for him to write this hymn, was his suffering from his ailment of
paralysis, for the alleviation of which, he prayed to the Lord of
Guruvayoor. He wrote one hundred chapters at the rate of one chapter
(dasakam--a bunch of 10 verses) per day, sitting in front of the deity.
As the story goes, the author, Melpathur Narayana Bhattatiri voluntarily transferred onto himself, the ailment of paralysis from his Guru and relative, Trikandiyur Achuta Pisharoti ritualistically, in order to save him. In the process, he himself became a paralytic. He then got himself carried to the shrine at Guruvayoor where he could take shelter at the feet of Lord Krishna and get divine intervention.
16th century by a scholar-devotee=poet by name Melpathur Narayana
Bhattatiri, as an epitome of Srimad Bhagavata Mahapuranam. The immediate
need for him to write this hymn, was his suffering from his ailment of
paralysis, for the alleviation of which, he prayed to the Lord of
Guruvayoor. He wrote one hundred chapters at the rate of one chapter
(dasakam--a bunch of 10 verses) per day, sitting in front of the deity.
As the story goes, the author, Melpathur Narayana Bhattatiri voluntarily transferred onto himself, the ailment of paralysis from his Guru and relative, Trikandiyur Achuta Pisharoti ritualistically, in order to save him. In the process, he himself became a paralytic. He then got himself carried to the shrine at Guruvayoor where he could take shelter at the feet of Lord Krishna and get divine intervention.
As he was continuing to suffer from excruciating pain due to his malady, he sought advice from the celebrated contemporary poet, Thunjath Ezhuthatchan, who suggested that Bhattatiri should
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1. By Skeptic | 25 Jun 2004, 8:24am
Nice to hear the myth behind a great piece of poetry. Its quite impressive that this hymn can cure arthritic paralysis.. I wonder is there is a hymn to cure cancer.. Don't suppose there is one for AIDS.. the disease was not around when such great men lived. Maybe in the future Bhattatiri will be born again and relieve the world of HIV.
2. By Pichchi Panthulu | 27 Jun 2004, 4:38pm
The disease wasn't around then, Mr. Skeptic, but the cure was always around. The problem with skeptics is that they don't believe in anything that they haven't tried.
3. By bhattathiri | 27 Jun 2004, 4:53pm
Thanks for all the comments
Mind is very restless, forceful and strong,O Krishna, it is more difficult
to control the mind than to control the wind"
Arjuna to Sri Krishna
4. seems to cure cancer too
By suresh | 8 Jun 2009, 8:53pm
A sloka from Naraayaneeyam: "Asmin Paraatman Nadhu Paadmakalpe-Dvamittha Mutthaabitha Padmayonihi-Anantha bhooma mamaroha raasim-Nirunthi vaadaalaya vaasa Vishno".This particular sloka is known to cure chronic diseases including cancer which seems to be the miraculous experience of devotees as a tamil magazine stated.Late 'Periyavar' of shri Kanchi Kaamakoti mutt has highly exemplified the greatness of this sloka and has stated to chant this mantra for 16 or 48 or 72 or 108 times each day for 48 days continuously for getting rid of chronic diseases.
5. iam new to this forum
By Swetha | 30 Jul 2009, 8:08pm
hai
Very happy to know the story.i downloaded mp3 of all the 100 dasakams from internet.its really a beautiful feeling to do dyanam by hearing narayaneeyam even without knowing the meaning.Excellent!!!.my son is with DOWN SYNDROME,iam wondering which is the slokam to get rid of this birth defect.i know he will become alright in short time.i have that confidence.but still reciting a specific slokam will be an additional thing and will give a satisfaction.my son is now 3.6yrs old.PLS HELP ME:(
6. DOWN SYNDROME
By Rajasekhar | 31 Jul 2009, 3:55pm
Hi Swetha,
The health problems that can go along with DS can be treated, and there are many resources within communities to help kids and their families who are living with the condition.
I know one nutrition company which is existing from 30 yrs..very genuine...mail me know if you want to know more details raj_cheers@yahoo.co.in
7. Thanks
By Swetha | 2 Aug 2009, 3:30am
I want to know the details abt what u said.i heard that DS is chromosomial disorder which cannot be cured.
pls let me know the details
8. Narayaneeyam-My translation
By P.R.Ramachander | 21 Sep 2010, 11:20am
Please refer
http://narayaneeyamtrans.blogspot.com/
For complete english translation of Narayaneeyam