As a person with very little knowledge, who started to enter the world of Sanskrit with this Loka Veeram…​

And “my” Lord Hariharaputra took care of me.​

Thank you for reminding me of the yester years.​

This once unlettered boy, whom He took under His benign and protective care, as a fond father would do, and made him what he is today, submits ananta koti namaskarams with reverence and humility to ever merciful Bhakta Paripala Maha Sastha.​
SLOKAM and MEANING:

Loka Veeram, Maha Poojyam Sarva Rakshakaram Vibhum
Parvathi Hrudayanandam Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham |1|

One who is the best warrior in the world, who is greatly worshipped, the Lord who protects everybody, and who gives happiness to Parvathy’s heart – I salute that Saastha.​

Viprapoojyam Viswa Vandhyam, Vishnu Shambho Priyam Sutham
Kshipra Prasada Niratham Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham |2|

One who is worshipped by Vedic scholars, who is saluted by the universe, who is the dear son of Vishnu and Shiva, and who gets pleased easily (and gives his blessings immediately) – I salute that Saastha.​

Matha Mathanga Gamanam, Karunyamrutha Pooritham
Sarva Vigna Haram Devam, Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham |3|

One who walks like a furious elephant, who is filled with the nectar of mercy, and who destroys all obstacles – I salute that Saastha.​

Asmath Kuleshwaram Devam, Asmath Shathru Vinasanam
Asmath Ishta Pradhatharam, Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham |4|

One who is the Master of my lineage (family), who destroys my enemies, and who grants all my desires – I salute that Saastha.​

Pandyesha Vamsa Thilakam, Kerale Keli Vigraham
Aartha Thranaparam Devam, Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham |5|

One who is like a thilaka (foremost) in the Pandya dynasty, who had a playful form in Kerala, and who is the only refuge to protect the distressed – I salute that Saastha.​

Pancharathnaakhya Methadhyo Nithyam Shuddha Padennara
Thasya Prasanno Bhagawan Saastha Vasathi Manase |6|

One who chants these five gems daily with purity – Lord Saastha will be pleased with him and will always live in his mind.​

Traymbaka Puradheesam, Ganadhipa Samanvitham
Gajaroodam Aham Vande, Sastharam Kuladaivatham |7|

One who is the Ruler of Tryambakapuram (a place near Tiruvaroor), who is with Lord Ganapathi and who rides on an elephant – I salute that Saastha who is the master of my dynasty.​

Shiva Veerya Samud Bhootham Sreenivasa Thanudbhavam
Shiki Vahanujam Vande, Sastharam Kuladaivatham |8|

One who originated from the power of Shiva, who took birth from the body of Sreenivasa and who is the brother of Shikivaha (who rides the peacock – Subramanya) – I salute that Saastha who is the master of my dynasty.​

Yasya Dhanwantharir Matha, Pitha Rudhraabhishikthama
Tham Sashtharamaham Vande Mahavaidyam Dayanidhim |9|

One whose mother is Dhanwanthari (celestial doctor) and whose father is the supreme physician Rudra – I salute that Saastha, who is the greatest doctor and the treasure of mercy.​

Bhoothanadha Sadananda Sarva Bhootha Dayapara
Raksha Raksha Maha Baho, Sashthre Thubhyam Namo Nama |10|

O Lord of all beings, who is always happy and who is merciful to all beings, please protect me, O great one – salutation after salutation to you, Lord Saastha.