Introduction
Sri Anandacharya(19th century AD) was a famous Madhwa scholar, and he was a staunch devotee of Guru Raghavendra. He considered Guru Raghavendra as his second Kula Deva, since his first Kula Deva was Sri Venkateswara of Tirumala. He strongly believed that Guru Raghavendra was a true saint, and he considered the great Guru as an avatar of Lord Vishnu itself.
Prahalada is a popular devotee of Lord Vishnu. He worshipped Lord Vishnu day and night since from the first Satya Yuga, and as a result he has become a form of Lord Vishnu itself, and he contains supreme powers similar to his beloved Lord Vishnu.
Krithika Nakshatra 27 Kalashabhishekam to Sri Valli - Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swamy
We can see the idols of Sri Prahalada in most of the Guru Raghavendra Swamy Mutts(Since Guru Raghavendra was an incarnation of our great Bhakta Prahalada), and some of the Madhwa devotees would even sing the Prahalada Thalattu song in order to make the precious child Prahalada to go to the bed, in order to take rest.
Let us sing the following wonderful songs regularly during the night time, in order to get the grace of Sri Prahalada, and the excellent Thalattu song
written in praise of Sri Bhakta Prahalada are as follows:
O! The great Bhakta Prahalada, the marvellous son of Kayadu! The moon has already arisen on the skies. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O Prahalada! Great King of the entire earth, you are the pious person among the demons, Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O My Dear Bala Prahalada! You are the divine son of Lord Vishnu, and you have got the privilege to be carried by Lord Garuda itself to any of the divine worlds, whenever and wherever you requires. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
Oh Prahalada, My beautiful child! You reside in the heart of Lord Maha Vishnu; Oh! You are the celestial beauty-one that captures the attention of the Mortals and Immortals. You are the one who has surrendered at the lotus feet of Lord Hari, O my dear and the best devotee of Lord Vishnu. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O My Lovely child Prahalada! Your eyes are like the rose petals and the bright face of the sun; even Indra, Yama and Agni pay their respects to you. The ocean of mercy! You are very dear to your devotees! Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O resident of Vaikunta! You have been honoured even by the holy rishis (saptharshis), and you contain more powers than that of the Devendra, You have been praised as “AKILANDA KOTI BRAHMANDA NAYAKA (UNIVERSAL GOD)”, by Deva Rishi Narada itself. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
All the deities like Brahma, Shiva, Muruga, Surya and others are praising your Vishnu Bhakti, you contain knowledge equivalent to Guru Brihaspati. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O Prahalada who dwells in one of the wonderful palaces of Vaikunta! Your lips are always chanting the glories of Lord Hari for several millions of years. The night breeze is blowing very smoothly with great fragrances and it greets you. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O Prahalada! Before going to the bed, please drink the flavoured milk along with Payasam and eat your favourite tasty ghee sweets. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
With his melodious musical instruments Sage Narada is singing your wonderful bhakti on Lord Vishnu, and even the celestial Gandharvas and the divine Apsaras(celestial mother goddesses) are praising about your Vishnu Bhakti by playing their wonderful Yazh instrument, Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O my great Prahalada due to your staunch bhakti on Lord Vishnu, you have become part and parcel of Lord Vishnu. The tiny night birds sits on the lotus flowers also praise you, and they are eagerly waiting in order to get your Divine glimpse. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
O my sweet heart Prahalada! For us, you look like the little Rama and Krishna. The sages and the Divine Gurus like Guru Brihaspati and Sri Sukra Bhagavan have already seen your attractive face, and they also blessed you, and even the divine cow Kamadhenu is very affectionate to you. Oh! The best of the child (Prahalada)! Now it’s the night time, my Dear precious and glorious child Prahalada, please take some rest at your palace, and it’s my humble request.
“OM SRI BHAKTA PRAHALADAYA NAMAHA”
R.HARISHANKAR
