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Harivarasanam

The song Harivarasanam is sung every day at Sabarimala temple at the time of closing since the 1950s. For a long time, it was believed that its author was Kambakudi Kulathur Srinivasa Iyer. Of late, there has been a claim that the song was written by Konnakathu Janaki Amma. Her father was the chief priest of Sabarimala from 1907 to 1920. The popular version of the song was sung by Yesudas for the film Swamy Ayyappan in 1975. The original title of the song is Hariharatmaja Ashtakam.

How did information given by Vibhishana contribute to Sriram Ji's victory in the Lanka War?

Vibhishana's intimate knowledge of Lanka's secrets played a crucial role in Rama's strategic moves, contributing significantly to his triumph over Ravana. Some examples are - detailed information about the strengths and weaknesses of Ravana's army and its commanders, details about Ravana’s palace and fortifications, and secret of Ravana’s Immortality. This illustrates the importance of having insider information when tackling complex challenges. In your personal and professional life, gathering detailed, insider knowledge about a situation, organization, or problem can significantly enhance your strategic planning and decision-making.

नमोऽस्तु स्थाणुभूताय ज्योतिर्लिङ्गावृतात्मने । चतुर्मूर्तिवपुश्छायाभासिताङ्गाय शम्भवे ।। namo'stu sthaanubhootaaya jyotirlingaavri'taatmane . chaturmoortivapushchhaayaabhaasitaangaaya shambhave ......

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