num_pages: 204
description: kausalysupraj rma prv sadhy pravartate/uttiha narardla kartavya daivamhnikam//O Rama son of fortunate Kaushalya the eastern twilight (dawn) is breaking. Arise O lion among men the daily morning rituals need to be performed.With these stirring lines begins the near-ubiquitous Hindu prayer the Venkatesa Suprabhatam.An appeal to the lord to arise and save the world the Venkatesa Suprabhatam is the first of four recitations that are sung together every morning in the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala where it was originally sung.Prativadi Bhayankaram Anna who composed this prayer in the fifteenth century was a saint a poet and an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. The poets devotion shines through most unforgettably in M.S. Subbulakshmi's rendition which rings through many south Indian homes in the mornings.Venkatesa Suprabhatam: The Story of Indias Most Popular Prayer is a translation of the prayer a journey through its verses and also a deep dive into the history of its composition and the circumstances of its author.So whether you have grown up listening to the Suprabhatam or are just curious about such matters this bookscholarly and yet accessibleis a compelling examination of the cultural phenomenon.
language: English
title: Venkatesa Suprabhatam: The Story of India’s Most Popular Prayer
publisher: Westland