Kiratham

English

Lord Siva, please protect me always

English

Sloka:

The innocent Pandavas, after they were cheated in a game of dice, were banished into the forest for 12 years. Arjuna, after taking leave of his beloved wife, set out in the northerly direction while chanting prayers to Lord Siva.

Lord Siva, please protect me always

O Destroyer of Cupid! O Lord!!

Please be merciful and wipe off

the misery caused by our enemies

O God who is revered by all on earth

Kiratham

English

Context

This story, by Irattakkulangara Rama Warrier who is believed to have lived in the first half of the 18th century, is from Aranyaparva of Mahabharata. This takes place in Kamyaka forest where the Pandavas were living after they were cheated of their kingdom by the Kauravas in a game of dice.

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