suprabhatam- m.s.

I still don't remember when was it first that I heard the Suprabhatam - was it in Nagapur early mroning while mama would be getting or was it in Tirupati ?? either case it was amazing !!

M. S. is simply amazing !!

http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/jan/16ms.htm

from an interview with M.S. -

The Greatest Satisfaction

- When asked about the greatest satifaction that a life like hers has brought upon her, she doesn't answer for a while. She remains silent, then she says hesitantly at first, and then with more conviction, "Each of us has a gift. We use it to the best of our abilities. That is nothing wonderful... What gives me satisfaction?... Well, I have never wished anyone I have known any harm. Perhaps, that has been my only real achievement."

Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam is recited during the early hours (Brahma Muhurta) every morning to wake up the Lord from his sleep. It is believed that Lord Venkateswara will bestow prosperity in abundance to devotees who recite this prarthana every morning. - http://balaji.sudarshana.org/tirupati-history.htm

Para - 1

Kowsalya supraja Rama

poorva sandhya pravarthathe

Uthishta narasardoola

karthavyam daivamahnikam (Twice)

Translation

O Rama, son of Kowsalya and dearest to the people

The dawn before sunrise is on its wayRise,

O Tiger amonst humans

Your divine duties beckon you

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the full translation.

p.s. i just fear if N reads this post, the whole south indian connection will only get pakka in all respect !!! : )