"Saranam Ayyappa Swami Saranam Ayyappa!"

Often, we hear the Ayappan devotees chant this phrase over and over as they make their way to Sabari Mala. Have you ever wondered why the devotees continue to recite the word 'saranam'?

Apart from keeping their attention focused on Ayyappan Swami and their holy pilgrimage, there are several reasons why this is practiced by the Ayyappan devotees. Check out!

Swami Sharanam : 

Swa – the uttering of this syllable reminds one of the Parabrahma the ultimate source or the Supreme Being.

M – represents Shiva.

I – represents Shakti.

The syllable ‘MI’ represents ShivaShakti – creation.

Sha – syllable in the mantra represents the destruction of all enemies like ego.

Ra – represents knowledge, which purifies and puts us in the path of self-realization.

Nam – is Shanti and final merging in the Supreme Soul.

The uttering of the mantra Swami Sharanam installs piety and modesty in a devotee. He suddenly transforms and realizes the Brahman. And he stands before Ayyappa – Prataksya Brahman – the Ultimate Source of creation. Only tears trickle down – realizing Tat Tvam Asi – That Thou Art.

 Nallathaan Sonnanga Periyavanga! Our elders always had meaningful reasons behind their teachings and traditions. Stay tuned for more videos like this.

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