Saindhavi ; Aadi ; Keerthanam; Saanskrit.

Artist: Sri Ambalappuzha Vijayan.

Oh PADMANABHA! Protect me always, Vanquisher of the demon MURA!
Give me the privilege of serving you, oh the abode of charming virtues!
You are expert in removing the afflictions of those who prostrate at your feet; soft-smiling and giver of joy to the minds of sages!
Your beautiful form resembles the hue of cloud; face is like the autumnal moon; give me all prosperity.
Your are he progenitor of Cupid; you have beautiful eyes like lotus-petals; you have a great story; please dwell in my heart.

(Translation by Dr. T.K Govinda Rao)