Because the Narayaneeyam is originally in Sanskrit, many Tamil resources use a phonetic transliteration system—representing Sanskrit sounds with Tamil characters. A basic understanding of this system can greatly aid your recitation:
Below is the (The Prayer) in Sanskrit and Tamil translation to help you get started.
In a state of suffering, Bhattathiri undertook this divine task. The result was the , a condensed poetic rendition of the entire Bhagavata Purana, focusing on the stories and teachings of Lord Vishnu and His avatars. As Bhattathiri sang one Dasakam (a set of ten slokas) per day for 100 days in front of Lord Guruvayurappan, his illness miraculously subsided, and by the time he completed the 100th Dasakam, he was fully cured. This history has elevated the Narayaneeyam to a near-magical status as a panacea for all ills, both physical and spiritual, earning it the reputation of being a Sarva Roga Nivarit (remover of all diseases). Because the Narayaneeyam is originally in Sanskrit, many
While the discourses are primarily in Malayalam, the archive.org collection also includes clear recitations of the Sanskrit verses. This resource is particularly valuable for those who wish to hear the verses chanted in a traditional, unbroken style.
Because the text is more than three centuries old, the original Sanskrit is . Translations—whether into Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English, etc.—are often also old enough to be in the public domain, but newer scholarly or artistic versions may still be copyrighted. Below we focus on the Tamil translation that has been widely circulated in the public domain (the one printed in the early 20th century by the Karnataka Sahitya Parishat and later re‑issued by various Tamil religious presses). The result was the , a condensed poetic
. Devotees often seek Tamil translations and transliterations for daily parayana (chanting) and to understand the profound spiritual meanings behind each verse. Reliable Download Links for Narayaneeyam (Tamil)
Today, every major Vishnu temple in Tamil Nadu – from Srirangam to Tirupati (Telugu, but with Tamil audience) – conducts Narayaneeyam Parayanam using Tamil script books. While the discourses are primarily in Malayalam, the archive
Many blogs, such as Onlynarayaneeyam and Prabhu’s Ponder , host embedded audio players for individual dasakams. These are often integrated with the Tamil text, allowing you to follow along word‑by‑word.
Saandrasaardava vilochanam rasanipathanaat Swacchaa sasaamaramoda madhuraambhodhinaatham Sreemanthameva samastha vasthunistha pradesam Govindam gurumandala divya chitram vandhe.
(Note: Full 100 Dasakam lyrics run to approximately 1,034 slokas. A single article cannot hold all text due to length, but the download link below provides the complete set.)