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Table of Contents 2 3 Plaque …………………………………………………………………………………… 4 RK family tree …………………………………………………………………………... 5 Biography of parents of Late Madam A.V.P.S Nganampikai..………………………. 7-20 Biography of Late Madam A.V.P.S Nganampikai …………………….……………… 21 Memoirs ………………………………………………………………….….…………… 22 Ganapati Prarthana Ghanapatham ................................................................................. 23 Ganapathy Stotrum............................................................................................................ 23 Murugan Stotrum............................................................................................................... 24 Guru Stotrum...................................................................................................................... 25-26 Shakti Stotrum.................................................................................................................... 27 NAMAVAZHI / Ganapathy Om....................................................................................... 28 Jeya Ganesha..................................................................................................................…. 29 Gajamuga............................................................................................................................ 30 Erumail................................................................................................................................ 31 Muruganai Pol.................................................................................................................... 32 Vel Muruga Maal Muruga................................................................................................ 33 Azhagiya Muruga............................................................................................................... 34 Dheena Darani.................................................................................................................... 35 Prema Muditha .................................................................................................................. 36 Ramachandra Raghu Veera.............................................................................................. 37 Raghupati Raghava………………………………………………………………….…… 38 Heh Jagathataa Heh........................................................................................................... 39 THEVARAM / Kaithala Niraigani................................................................................... 40 Ponnar Maeniyanae........................................................................................................... 41 Kootraayina Vaaru............................................................................................................. 42 Todudaya Seviyan............................................................................................................... 43 Sotrunai Vaethiyan............................................................................................................. 44-45 Kallarkum........................................................................................................................... 46-48 Manthira Maavathu........................................................................................................... 49 Lingaashtakam.................................................................................................................... 50 Shiva Manttra..................................................................................................................... 51 Gayathri Mantra................................................................................................................ 52-55 Jothi Jothi............................................................................................................................ Pictures Grids...................................................................................................................... 1
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K. RADHAKRISHNAN’S FAMILY TREE 3
Biography of Parents of Late Madam A.V.P.S Nganampikai The late Mr A.V. Paramasamy was the only boy in the family of five and was born through penance to Lord Palhaniyaandavar on 5th April 1896 in Ceylon. He completed his education in Jaffna College, Ceylon and joined his father in business in 1915. He later worked in Central Medical Stores, Columbu (1910) and in Brown & Co. also in Ceylon. He had deep religious inclination and worshipped Lord Vinayagar even during his childhood. In 1921 he left his job and went on a religious pilgrimage to Pallani and worshipped Lord Pallaniyaandavar, Lord Piruthivilingam, Thiruvaroor, Appulingam, Thiruvanaikka, Lord Thevulingam, Annamalai, Vayulingam, Ganasthri and Aahayalingam, Sithambram, Sitsabai. In 1922 he went into matrimony and lost his first child in 1925. He then came to Malaysia with his parents and sister where his father died and in 1926 his wife died of illness. He then went to Ceylon and went again on a religious pilgrimage. In 1927 as his sister was ill, he returned to Malaya with his mother and in 1928 started work as manager in a rubber estate. In 1933 he was remarried to the late Madam Rasamah. In 1941 they suffered bitterly during the Japanese occupation. Our late grandfather resumed plantation work in 1946 and worked in Johore, Negeri Sembilan and Malacca as conductor and manager until 1958 when he became ill of blood-pressure. In 1961 our late grandfather became a partner in a private school in Malacca and later joined his sons in Kuala Lumpur and served in the Pure Life Society Orphanage until 1962. Despite bitter suffering the couple faced the problem squarely and brought us up. Our late grandmother Mdm. Rasamah a dedicated wife , mother and grandmother attended the home and cared for all of us, being by the side of our grandfather when he became blind in both eyes in 1968 until he died on Wednesday 21st June 1978. The late Mdm. Rasamah subtly suffered from cancer for almost 6 years before she was called to rest on Sunday, 7th July 1991. They leave behind 3 sons, 3 daughters, 3 daughters-in-law, 3 sons in law – grandchildren and – great grandchildren to mourn their loss. Though physically they have gone, spiritually they are always in our hearts…. Love always …..from Radhakrishnan clan 4
Biography of Late Madam A.V.P.S Nganampikai The late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai Radhakrishnan was born on 20th January 1935. She hails from family of 5 siblings and is the eldest . Her birthplace is Malacca and this is the place she met the love of her life. And on 7 th May 1952 the late Mr. Radhakrishnan and the late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai tied the knot. They were blessed with nine (9) children. The late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai was always a homemaker and through her journey of raising these nine (9) kids she had always emphasized on religious studies and academic achievements. She kept these nine (9) kids under her watchful eyes to ensure that the family were always united and together. The late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai always emphasized on values. Even when the children were married and staying in their own homes she never fails to check that they are safely back home before she goes to bed. Unfortunately, in 1981 the late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai lost her husband. She was left to fend for her family at the young age of 46. The late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai was a woman of strong will power and determination. She then ventured into baby-sitting to earn the income for the family and also to take her mind away from the devastating incident of losing her husband. In fact, she educated her daughter till she obtained her law degree and she also ensured all her kids were married off in grand ceremonies. Throughout her life the late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai only thought of serving her family.She has always emphasized on family unity and to be together as one notwithstanding the differences. Through the matrimony of her kids the late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai has always kept in touch with her kids, in laws, grandkids by calling them every day just to check whether they have had their lunch and whether they have reached home. It did not matter to the late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai that no one called her but what was more important was that everyone was healthy and safe. This good habit was extended by late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai not only to her immediate family but also to her inlaws and every person that 5
was in contact with her . It’s amazing that one individual can bring about so much of love by ensuring that all in the family are home safe and fine . That’s a true mark of a mother who sacrifices everything just for the sake of the family’s happiness. The late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai provided the best for her children, grandchildren. She never showed her worries to her children although there were many challenges and obstacles faced by late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai. She managed everything single-handedly. God was definitely by her side guarding and guiding her. The late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai has left a legacy for her family to follow, always live in love and unity. The family of the late Madam A.V.P.S. Nganampikai will carry forth this legacy… love is patient, love is kind. Thanks AMMA for coming into our lives and teaching us about the important values about life and love. You may be gone but not out of our hearts and thoughts. For everything you have given us this poem is dedicated to you AMMA :- “Amma ,from the time I was really young, I realized I had someone ….you who always cared , who always protected me, who was always there for me no matter what. You taught me right from wrong, and pushed me to do the right thing , even when it was hard to do. You took care of me when I was sick, and your love helped make me well. You had rules, and I learnt that when I obeyed them, my life was simpler , better , richer . You were and are the guiding light of my life . My heart is filled with love for you my guru, my friend , my shoulder to cry on , my mentor , my motivator , MY AMMA.” 6
MEMOIRS Your kind heart that touched so many lives, your positivity and strength to fight all challenges, and your beautiful radiant smile will be missed as you start your new journey in the hands of GOD. Harikrishnan Radhakrishnan Amma, My Love, My Companion. The Soul who taught me caregiving without fear. The first day I carried you Amma I feared. I told GOD, the Angels and You, and then I carried you like a Baby. My Baby, yes you were and always will be. Love you Amma, My star and companion. Thanamlakshmi Radhakrishnan Amma's happiest moment was when she held her first grandchild. I saw her happiness and joy as she held him and took care of him and later my other 4 children’s as well. I was peace at work as my babies were in the safe arm of my Amma. As years passed grandchildren’s increased and she took care of all. She never allowed her grandchildren’s to be taken by outsiders. The other unforgettable memory is when I had an accident and my leg was plastered using crutches. She bath me and cared for me with love. Amma is only person I could share my sadness and happiness. Even now after her passing away I still talk to her every day. Love u Amma and till we meet again in eternity. Lalitha Devi Radhakrishnan 7
Dearest beloved Mum. You have lived your life till 86 years old. You have done everything for us and your grandchildren from the beginning. Sad you have to leave us at this hour as there are no words to describe your love, understanding and care you had for us all this while on earth. Now you are reunited with God and your loved ones up there with their welcoming hands. May you RIP Mum. Will always cherish you till the end of times before we meet you again Sethuraman Radhakrishnan My most memorable moment with Amma is when she calls 4 x a day to check on me after I got married and when I am going to Kedah there will be calls at every stop until I reach my destination. Not forgetting Deepavali period when she wants to get clothing’s for the grandkids and getting her murukku done especially in her cream crackers big tin, with her sitting and cutting the paper to adjust with the tin. Dearest beloveSdhaMnutimD.eYvoiuRhadavheaklirvieshdnyaonur life till 86 yrs old. You have done everything for us and your grandchildren from the beginning. Sad you have to leave us at this hour as there are no words to describe your love, understanding and care you had for us all this My Dearest Amwmhail,ewoonrdeasrctahn. nNootwdyeoscuriabree trheuenpiteerdsownityhouGoadrea.nYdou raised all of us well and always maMydoaeuyrsyuloorveuewRdIePonaMreesutmuop.gWeththiellerearlwawsiatayhsftachmheeiirlryiw.shAeflyctoeourmAtiinpllgptahhealenefdtnsud.s, you were the pillar of our unity and growtho.fItti’ms heasrbdetfooraecwceepmt teheattyyoouuahgaadinto leave us. We had our fights and misunderstandings but that has made me a better person today. I would miss all these moments we have had. I amSestohruryraamnadnhRoaptehfaokrrifsohrngaivneness on my wrong doings. Hoping you are in comfort and you are at rest. When the time comes, we will meet and unite. Love you Amma. Will miss you always. Maheswari Radhakrishnan 8
AMMA MY HEARTBEAT There are so many things to pen down about you Amma that I don't know where to start. Our love affair started from the day I was in your womb. I am a blessed child definitely to have a mum who has nothing in her life for herself except to serve her kids, grandkids and every other person that comes across mum's path. I don't know how you did it Amma, but I place my hands in salutations thinking that I was gifted to be born to this beautiful God's Angel called my Amma. You have cared for me so much, you even carried me till my age of 8, you toiled for the family when Appa passed away and ensured that we did not feel the absence of Appa . I loved everything you did that I would just copy you. The plucking of flowers, the cooking, the way you ate, everything Ma. You struggled to make ends meet but you never showed me Amma. You only wanted to give me the best ensuring that I do my Law degree and also enrolling me in dance class till I finished \"arangetram” never understood that difficulty till I had my own kids Amma. Then you continued further by caring for my husband and then my kids. I just left them with you and went about with my business knowing they were in safe hands Selfish me I say... why because I know Amma is there to care for everything. Amma, Ma, Amma, Amma I really miss these words Ma. Amma, as I am penning this down, I can tell you, YOU have left a vacuum in my life which can never be filled till my last breath. I am definitely gifted to have a mum who has taught me values, spiritual studies and have a strong will power although soft and sweet inside out. You are an embodiment of LOVE AND UNITY Amma and that is one of the legacies you have left behind for all us to carry forth I MISS YOU SO MUCH AMMA. But I understand when our time is done on earth we go to our Creator. I bet God is so happy to have you in his garden. Thank you is never enough to express my gratitude to you Amma. I bow down at your beautiful feet to say THANK YOU FOR YOU and THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. I will now march forth with your mantra Amma \" LOVE AND UNITY\" I LOVE YOU TILL ETERNITY Yogeswari Radhakrishnan AMMA MY HEARTBEAT 9
Thank You………. Mother Dear Mother you have been the most incredible mother-in-law that I could have hoped for. I consider you to be one of my closest friends and cherish the way our relationship has become more precious as time has gone by. Walking into this family as early as 1987 knowing my Girlfriend now my wife was kind of beginning of my journey with my mother-in-law. Thank you so much for accepting me into your family. If I ever had the option of picking out who my mother- in-law would be, it would be you. You have welcomed me into the family in such an accepting and loving way. It meant a lot that you really wanted to get to know me and took a genuine interest in how I was fitting in……Like I always say Part of the home Furniture……I love you and am thankful for all your kindness. You haven’t only been a loving mother-in-law, but your wisdom has been an inspiration and an eye-opening example for both of us to learn. Thank you for being the woman you are. We so appreciate your positive, joyful involvement in our family. We all care deeply for you. The times we spend together are always uplifting, and we really look forward to visit you. I can’t thank you enough for all of the help that you’ve given us through our time of need. I love you as if you were my own mother, let alone my mother-in-law. I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt thank you for everything that you are and everything that you’ve done since I’ve been married into your family. Time pass by seconds, minutes, hours, taking their place quickly as if there is no interval in between, by blink of our eyes seeing you my mother, more than mother in law…. Amma....on her journey to the open heaven.... Angel waiting to receive her. On the night of 24th September 2021 approximately 10.45pm after having a nice hot shower, lying down with my phone scrolling over my message, Yoges rushes out to me and says & “mother not looking that good, breathing is dropping”; being there at that moment dropping everything rushed to her. Seeing her in that situation, holding her feet calling her Mum can you hear me, watching her from my end with all my sister-in-law around her, with the love they were holding not to let her go, at that moment only one thing that…………… I had said to her “….... Mum! Rest....... you have done enough, please let go...... In my mind…...... A total moment of silence in this four-wall room with bright light over her beside ……. she took her second final deep breath and leaving us. It was that 10 minutes seeing how important she has been in our life and how much we are going to miss her.... It was 10.55pm she left the body. Well.... Mother had lived her life to the fullest with so many deaths and births that she herself had experience. Loosing someone was not easy for her as well but she moved on with her journey by taking more responsibility over her grandchildren. Her life was her grand kids to forget the past. Every single soul that was born into this family grew up in this little house called “home of love”. From the time they were born, every single one’s journey started from here. 10
Being a mother or grandmother or mother-in-law, it was always making other people happy but herself. Whether she has eaten or drank, it’s all about others not her. Even there is a problem within us rest assured that your phone will be ringing within few minutes asking you whether all OK. That Is Love. Without missing a day, she would call everyone at least once a day.... Like me not only being her son in law, I was more of her son... Calls just to ask have you taken your lunch. To make the morning pleasant is always her magical coffee which makes your day. Memories of festival season there is always something waiting from this home of love that you will receive with love no other than from her …. Mother we going to miss all that. Generations to come hoping this journey continues with your guidance for our children. We know and we feel …. You will watch over and guide us through our journey. There are too many memories of you which would not be easy to be erased but it will only die when we are on the same journey as time determines. Until then memory will always be twinkling in our mind whether we speak about you or walking into this home of love. Thank You mum for giving me a wonderful journey into this family and to always be, beside you, even during your last breath…. no son in law would have. Thank you……. Mother …...Love you always. Vengata Guru My mother-in-law, whom I looked as a motherly figure...who is always concerned about all the family members. Son or son in law ...all the same to her. Never differentiated. Sincere person and caring. Sad to see her last journey, but her children made her journey peaceful. Karunan Atchiah The most memorable moment with mother is when we stayed with her at Tan Yew Lai. We would do house chores together especially cooking. Because of her I learned to cook Indian food for my family. Madgie Gopalakrishnan 11
Ammachi thank you for always being with My beautiful Ammachi, since the moment you me and taking care of me since I was a had me in your arms, I always felt safe and baby. I am still following whatever you happy. I remember the moments you took care taught me in my younger days. My fond of me when I was down with asthma attack and memory with you is you walking us to continuously being sick after that. You always kindergarten every morning and how you fed me food from my bed, wash me with warm used to buy some snacks for me whenever water, and put betel leaves on my footprint. I we go to hospital for your appointments. also remember when I misplaced my pencils Ammachi you are the best grandmother you will always find it for me. Not forgetting the no one can ever replace and I wish I will times when I always felt lazy in the morning to forever be your granddaughter for every go to school and you try to force me to go to birth. I love you ammachi and I miss you school. I will miss your toasted breads and forever. coffee in the tea pots. I will never ever forget the sweet and caring smile you always had on Priya Harikrishnan your face whenever you saw all of your grandchildren together. Mohanakrishna Pillai My loving Ammachi, you held me in your arms lovingly right from the very beginning. You meant so much to me and will always be my most FAVOURITE person in my life. You cared for others selflessly and loved others unconditionally and you taught me the same. My fondest memory with you is the daily calls you make to check on how I was doing when I was away studying and the holy ash you put on me whenever I was leaving. Ammachi, you played a big part in my life. The reality that you are no longer here will always be a pain, but you're forever in my heart. Till we meet again, I love you and I miss you so much Ammachi Usha Nandini Rajalingam 12
She has been looking after me since I was born. I'm a person who gets sick quite frequently, and she was the one who took care of me without hesitation. I'm not the only one; she was taking care up to 12 children at once. She is a very strong lady with a kind heart. My favourite memory of her is when she was sitting in the front row at my wedding. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have received her blessings during my wedding. She has 9 children, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren, which I doubt I will be able to achieve that in my life. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have a grandmother like her. May the queen of our hearts rest in peace. Sree Vishnu Harikrishnan Hi there, I am Logaprakash aka Thambi for all. As that's what they call - my family – Mom and siblings to Aunty and Uncles /relatives and neighbours or some friends too... Thambi was also called by my grandmother (Ammachi). She calls me thambi too. Joke I use to tell her... Am not your Thambi. Why are you calling me like that too...? Does that mean you’re my akka.. She laughs sometimes on this. I can still remember exactly till today she would call me to ask for favours. I was raised by Ammachi while my mother was working at times. After my school or weekend breaks, we will be at her place the whole day. Times and memories I can recall are so many to be shared... But I will treasure all those memories till my very end with you Ammachi. But a few to be told; such incidents like me being in the last room and doing my recordings... Which is - I use to record songs on a cassette tape and play the music loud in the afternoon and she knocks the door and tells me to play a little slower so that the rest of them can sleep. She never once got annoyed or mad at me for repeating the same thing every day. She only tells me to slow down very humbled and kind person. She is everything words can't be shared I believe. Another best memory I surely have is her 80th Birthday. That was a mind-blowing day for everybody I believe. All of us were so crazily spending the day and time and seconds with Ammachi.. Trust me with those photos on that day and seeing her with the big smile and Laugh is adorable and touching till to-date. I am so proud and happy to be her grandson and honoured too. Ammachi you have taken care of your kids well- (Aunties and Uncles), but trust me you have done the same wonders given to them to us equally. I believe all of us the grandkids that have been raised by her knows this too... I will always miss you and love you Ammachi. Sincerely Logaprakash @ Thambi 13
My Favorite Place to Be When I Was Ammachi with love from your son here. Growing Up Was My Ammachi’s House. You’re a woman with extreme Some Of My Most Cherished Memories of strength, courage and love, beautiful, My Childhood Was Created There. soft and now you have peacefully left Ammachi Is a Very Sweet Person, She us. Someone on who our admiration Cares for Everyone in Our Family. was built around, for her womanhood, Ammachi Is My Great Inspiration. She's wife, friend and grandmother since she The Most Important Wheel in The Family was brought into this ground. My Vehicle. I Am Very Proud of You Ammachi Darling Grandma, we will forever hold Your Kindness, Love and Wisdom Are the in our hearts in which we have truly Things I Wish to Inherit from You. learned the most from, your strength I Love You Always Ammachi. as a wonderful mother to our mothers and fathers, and which we hope to gain Sangeetha Ragupathi in raising your great grandsons and great granddaughters. Words are never enough to describe the things you have done for us. I only know the love you share to us is endless. And I always remember how you protect us, whenever we visit you. Without fail before anyone can leave you will bring us to the altar and pray for us and I will feel like I'm safe after your prayer. Love you so much always and forever Kanapathy Ragupathi Janagi Grandmas are always the soul of the home, your absence has left a very huge impact on everyone. You were the best grandma anyone could have. I miss you Amma. If I could rewind time, I would. I would go back to the time when all I did was be around you, \"helped\" you in the kitchen cooking lunch for everyone. You always let me wash the dishes that was already washed there is so much I wish I could have said, I guess I took time for granted. Today I have a hole in my heart in the shape of you. I love you Amma. Archana Devi Rajalingam 14
Some of the best days of my childhood was the year end school holidays. November and December calls for a whole month of holiday back at my grandma's place. Commuting by train with mum and siblings and finally having a cab or aunt pick us up to 178. First thing first, a big tight hug and a kiss for Ammachi. It was a routine for every one of us until the very end of our days together with her. Our days starts with the smell of coffee, Ammachi's bright smile and excitement of having all her grandkids around. Always ensuring we're all well fed before having her meal, bringing us cut vegetables for our play \"masak- masak\", giving us all sorts of colourful dresses (all belonging to our aunties) to play dress up (pretty sure my aunts were never aware of it), always waiting for that dance floor only to watch us dance and the fun that she gets from it was priceless. We've shared stories and exchanged some of the most genuine laughter, a huge sport and the most loving grandma. A memory that I'll always cherish is having her to pray for us before we left back home. Ammachi would pray for us for good few minutes, personally putting on the sacred ash (vibuthi) for us on the forehead and never missing out on the neck of my dad each time I'm around Ammachi and always feeling the strong presence. Often times, she would give us some cash in hand without thinking twice, always putting us as her priority and what surprised me most was on the day of the funeral, there was a ritual to have her give us her last cash to be kept forever. Truly believe Ammachi` s presence will forever live on with us. She may not be physically present, but the memories Ammachi has created with us will live on forever in all our minds and hearts. We will forever love you Ammachi. Darnisha Ragupathi 15
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20th January 1935. God blessed the earth with someone who will leave a great legacy behind that ripple into the future, a legacy that cannot be replaced by material, fortune or fame. That legacy is us, her children that she gave life to. Her small efforts from the very first steps of raising her first child are what we owe our lives to. Without her persistence, none of us would've been here today. Therefore, why give up on our own lives? Wouldn't that mean we are wasting Ammachi's hard work? To repay her, it is our duty to give our best in life rather than complain about it because I'm sure she has been through worse than the rest of us. Many of us may have our own special memories with her and mine is of course being a troublesome boy with the rest of the cousins creating havoc in 178 Tan Yew Lai. We've had our fun and as we were busy growing up, we may have forgotten how lonely 178 was becoming. But that does not mean it is not a special place anymore. It is still our home where we can celebrate our days off, have our birthdays and potlucks. It is the first home that Ammachi gave to us. She may not be here anymore, but she sure left a mark here. She would want us to do the same, so do her the favour of living a great and fulfilled life. Love-Sylvester Gopalakrishnan There are many things which I can tell about Ammachi or even talk about all the good things that she has done for our family and for the people who came to our family, but if I were to do that than we would already be writing a book for her, so I am just going to write what comes to my mind. Ammachi has always been the person to shower everyone with love and even when things are not going right, she will always make sure to put a smile on everyone's face. This character of Ammachi has always been there and whatever differences we may have she has always made sure to be the anchor to bring the family back to a whole. I have always looked up to Ammachi even though she was an old timer the character was something which many people didn't have, and I feel blessed that I had a grandmother of such. My experience with Ammachi as we can say was an interesting one because there will be days where she complains about me to everyone and there are also days where she loves me like her own son. As everyone knows I have always been a troublemaker, where every day there would be something Ammachi will complain about me to my mum but one thing everyone knew was she enjoyed the company of me because every time before the day ends, we will always end it with a laughter of something. Ammachi has thought me many values in my life which has made me the person I am today, and I can't thank her enough for what she has done for me for the past 21 years of my life. Throughout the ups and downs of my uncontrollable behaviour she has always been there for me no matter what and has always supported me in many situations. Thank you Ammachi for everything you have done for me and the unlimited love that you have cherished. I promise you that all the teachings which you have taught me and the love that you have cherished on me will be shown towards my kids so that no matter how many generations to come they will always know that we had an angel as our grandmother, and she can never be replaced by anyone else. Finally, I would just want to say that I LOVE YOU AMMACHI no matter what thank you so much for everything and what you have done for our family all these years. You will always be remembered as the best mother alive to everyone I will always cherish all the memories I have of you till the end of days. Take care my beautiful MOTHER Love, Kavinash Naidu 17 (Your rascal who loves you no matter what)
Dear beloved Ammachi, you may have passed on, but your memories will always be with us. We will never forget when you asked us if we wanted milo, we said yes and gave our baby bottle. You laughed and teased us because we were too old for it but you still allowed us to use it. Thank you for your sacrifices and care. I know you are in a much better place. You are one of a kind and no other person is exactly like you. Whenever we're with you, we feel safe and loved. We will forever be grateful and thankful that you are our grandmother. Thinking of you always. We love you Sherrylyn & Merrylyn Gopalakrishnan My Most Memorable Moment with Ammachi. I love you Ammachi. You will always protect us from any danger. You will always take care of Ruebenn and Me. I always remember that you will carry me when I am cranky. I miss you Ammachi. I just wish you were here with me and everybody. I miss you Ammachi and also, I miss feeding you. Love, Rashveni Ammachi every day I would visit you, Being the first brother for Mami, my father Every day I would make funny sounds (Appa) had always been close to his elder sister. with you, He made it a point to visit her during the I would laugh with you every day, weekends and I remember tagging along with I would do anything to get you back, him. He would always tell me to respect her like We really miss you Ammachi I respected him. Family had indeed been We are all really sad and overall, in important to Appa. shock that you're gone. Remember when you always used to First Appa, and now, Mami too has left us. I make Milo for me. sincerely wish for her to rest in peace, knowing Ammachi you are the best. that she is happy \"up there\" with Appa and our AMMACHI I LOVE YOU other deceased family members. Om Namashivaya. Ruebenn Jeyapaalan Thanusya, representing the family of the late Mr. P. S. Nathan 18
Aunty..... No words to describe how much we will miss u.... You'll always be remembered as a loving &caring person.... Everything tat is beautiful about u will be cherished by all of us in our hearts.... Thank you for all the good moments, laughter we all shared together.... You're not forgotten as u will always be a part in our lives...... Ceetha, representing the family of Bama Rajendran Mamee, you were the most gentle lady I Since my father always bring us to aunty have ever met. An aunt with a very house when we were younger. Been a good compassionate heart. You were a precious memory for me as well. Until she wanted to gift from God, so much beauty, grace, love buy me a toy car ������ but I got my own car and and patience you possessed. You touched bring my mum to see her. She was my mum our heart in so many ways, a mother figure sister. Sincerely wish for her God bless her to my dad and mom. A grandma figure to me and my brother. We will forever salute you, soul. as you have been there always to support Babu representing the family of Gowri and guide our family. My dearest mamee, you heard God's whisper calling you home. Maniam You loved all of us so much that you held on tight, until all your strength was gone, and May U rest in peace, our thoughts & prayers you could no longer hold on. Finally you gave on our knees your hand to God and slipped away quietly. Always a demeanour so calm with childlike We will definitely miss your presence. Till we effulgence meet again. May your soul rest in peace. Nothing is too small for a room in your heart Love Your soothing smile will always be missed U spread so much love in your life time Ramu, Leela, Prem & Latha Alas, it is time to take a rest from the perils of this world To be with the family U most love Shankar, representing the family of the Late P. Sockanathan 19
Aum Sivamayam INTRODUCTORY SLOKAS GANAPATI PRARTHANA GHANAPATHAM Ōṃ Ga̠ṇānā̎ṃ Tvā Ga̠ṇapa̍tigṃ Havāmahē Ka̠viṃ Ka̍vīn̠ āmu̍pa̠maśra̍vastamam । Jyē̠ṣṭha̠rāja̠ṃ Brahma̍ṇāṃ Brahmaṇaspata̠ Ā Na̍ḥ Śṛ̠ṇvannū̠tibhis̍ sīda̠ Sāda̍nam ॥ Praṇō̍ Dē̠vī Sara̍svatī ̠ । Vājē̍bhirvā̠jinīv̍ atī । Dhīn̠ āma̍vit̠ rya̍vatu ॥ Ga̠ṇē̠śāya̍ Namaḥ । Sa̠rasva̠tyai Namaḥ । Śrī Gu̠ru̠bhyō̠ Namaḥ । Hariḥ Ōm ॥ 20
GANAPATHY STOTRUM Vakra Thunda Maha Kaya Soorya Kodi Samapraba Nirvignam Kurume Theva Sarva Karyesu Sarvatha Om Shreem Gam Ganapathaye namaha (3x) 21
MURUGAN STOTRUM Shadananam Kunkuma Rakhtha Varnam Mahamathim Thivya Mayura Vaganam Rudrasya Soonam Surasanya Naatham Guham Sadaham Saranam Prapatye Om Shreem Saum Sham Sharavana Bavaaya Subramanyam (3x) GURU STOTRUM Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Deva Maheswaraha Guru Saakshat Parabrama Thasmai Shree Guruve Namaha Om Gum Gurubyo Namaha (3x) 22
SHAKTI STOTRUM Sarvamangala Mangalye Sive Sarvatha Saathike Sharanye Thryambake Gowri Narayani Namosthuthe Om Thum Thurgaye Namaha (3x) Om Im Saraswathye Namaha (3x) Om Shri Mahaletchumiye Namaha (3x) 23
NAMAVAZHI GANAPATHY OM Ganapathy Om Jaya Ganapathy Om Ganapathy Om Jaya Ganapathy Om (Chorus) Gajamuga Ganapathy Gananaatham Vigna Vinaayaga Gunaeetham Kalai Nira Ganapathy Saranam Saranam Gajamuga Ganapathy Saranam Saranam Siva Siva Gajamuga Ganaathaaa Sivagana Thanthiga Gunaneethaa Aanantha Aingara Vanthiduvaai Anthahan Varaamal Kaathiduvaai Va Va Va Va Angusa Paasaa Vantharuzhinbam Thanthidu Naesaa Va Va Va Va Natparanae Vanthu Nitham Aruzh Thanthiduvaai Ezhaikendrum Aruzh Purivaai Eswari Paala Yerambaa 24
Ganga tharahara Gajamuga varthana Maha Ganapathae paalayamaam Aahu Vahana Ambigai Varthana Maha Ganapathae paalayamaam Angusa Paasam Kondavanae Engalai yaatkollum Aandavanae Umaitharu Paala Gurumaniyae Unthan adaikalam adiyomae Amarar-elaam thozhum Mannavanae Anaha Paraapara Munavanae Siva Siva Ganapathy Namao namo Siva Sangara sutha namo namo Ganapathy Om Jaya Ganapathy Om Ganapathy Om Jaya Ganapathy Om (3x) 25
JEYA GANESHA Jeya Ganesha Jeya Ganesha Jeya Pagimam Sri Ganesha Sri Ganesha Sri Ganesha Ratchamam (Repeat 2x) Kantha Muruga Kathirvaelavanae Maintha Kumara Marainaayaganae Gurupara-Guha Shanmuge Vetrivaela Vaa Vaa Valli Theivyaanai Maruvum Mayilmuruga Vaa Vaa Kumara-Guru-Para Muruga-Sharavana Guha Shanmuga Jai Jai Jai Shivaya Namaom Shivaya Namaha Shivaya Namaom Nama Shivaya Om Sakthi,Om Sakthi,Om Sakthi,Om Aathi Sakthi Maha Sakthi Para Sakthi Om Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 26
GAJAMUGA Gajamuga Gajamuga Gana Naatha Suramuni Vanditha Gananaatha Jeya Jeya Jeya Jeya Gananaathaa Jeyesthra Puthra Gananaathaa (Gajamuga Gajamuga Gananaathaa.....) Brahma Swaroopa Gananaathaa Pranava Swaroopa Gananaathaa (2x) Chitta Swaroopa Gananaatha Sithivinayaga Gananaatha (2x) (Gajamuga Gajamuga Gananaathaa....) Vigna Vinayaga Gananaathaa Vimala Amala Gananaathaa (2x) Vaetha Swaroopa Gananaatha Vaedaanta Saara Gananaathaa (2x) (Gajamuga Gajamuga Gananaathaa.....) 27
ERUMAIL Erumayileri Vizhai Yaadum Muham Ondrae Esaruddun Ngana Mozhi Paesum Muham Ondrae (2x) Koorumadiyaargal Vinai Theerkum Muham Ondrae Kunduruga Vael Vaaangi Nindra Muham Ondrae (2x) Marupadu Soorarai Vathaitha Muham Ondrae Valliyai Manam Punara Vantha Muham Ondrae (2x) Arumugam Aana Poruzh Nee Aruzha Vaendum Athi Arunaasalam Amarntha Perumalae 28
MURUGANAI POL Muruganaipoloru Karunaiyulla Theivam Irunthida Kaanpathum Arummaiyyum Androe 2x Muruganai Pol Perum Thavamindri Peruvatharkeriya 2x Arutperum Pathaviyai Virumbiyae Tharuvarhil 2x Muruganaipol Oru Karunai Ulla............. Chirumi Valliyaval Irumaanthirunthida 3x Ruthanai,Vaedanai,Tharuvenumari 2x Iruthiyil Avazh Manam Urugidavae Seithu 2x Thirumanam Purinthavan Thiruvaruzh Tharuvathil 2x Muruganaipol Oru Karunai Ulla........... 29
VEL MURUGA MAAL MURUGA Vel Muruga Maal Muruga Ingu Un Arul Vaendum Muruga (2x) Kovilhal Ayiram Muruga Engum Un Ezhil Kandaen Muruga (2x) Mana Varthanai Ayiram Muruga Un Arulthanil Vaazhvaen Muruga (2x) Vel Muruga (2x) Ennangal Ayiram Muruga Unnai Maranthathu Ariyam Muruga (2x) Nenjil Paasanggal Ayiram Muruga Um Paasathil Vaazhvaen Muruga (2x) Vel Muruga (2x) 30
AZHAGIYA MURUGA Azhagiya Muruga Neeyae Vaa Kaatharulum Deva Neeyae Vaa (2x) Siva Siva Bala Neeyae Vaa Maiyilodu Neeyae Vaa Muruga …………Muruga 4x Vael 5x Muruga Vael 3x Vetri Vel Azhaga 2x Siva Siva Bala Neeyae Vaa Maiyilodu neeyae Vaa Muruga ………...Muruga 4x Inbamum Thumbamum Nee Muruga Noi-Illa Vazh-Vunn Aruzh Muruga X2 Siva Siva Bala Neeyae Vaa Maiyilodu neeyae Vaa Muruga ………….Muruga 4x 31
DHEENA DARANI Dheena Dharani Dhurita Haarini Satva Rajes Tama Triguna Dhaarani Dheena Dharani Sandhya Savitri Saraswathi Gayathri 2x Amba Sakthi Janani Maheswari 2x Amba Sakthi Janani Maheswari Dheena Dharani Dhurita......... Mataa Maheswari Mangala Nayaki 2x Vani Saraswathi Ambaa......2x Vidya Roopini Vishva Vimohini 2x Varade Hrinkaari Lalithae 2x Dheena Dharani Dhurita...... 32
PREMA MUDITHA Prema Muditha Manase Kaho Rama Rama Ram Shree Rama Ram (3x) Paapa Kate Dhuke Mite Late Rama Naam (2x) Bhava Samudra Sukhata Naava Eka Rama Naam Shree Rama Rama Ram (3x) Parama Shaanti Sukha Nidhana Divya Rama Naam (2x) Niradhara Ko Adhara (2x) Eka Rama Naam Shree Rama Rama Ram (3x) Parama Gopiya Parama Ishta Divya Rama Naam (2x) Santa Hridaya Sada Basata (2x) Eka Rama Naam Shree Rama Rama Ram (3x) Maata Pitaa Bantu Sakhaa Saba Hi Rama Naam (2x) Bakti Janana Jivanadhana (2x) Eka Rama Naam Shree Rama Rama Ram (3x) 33
RAMACHANDRA RAGHU VEERA Rama Chandra Raghu-Natha Rama Chandra Jegan Natha (3x) Ramachandra Raghu-Rama (2x) Ramachandra Paran-Thama (2x) Raghu Rama (7x) Paranthama (7x) Rama Chandra Raghu Rama Ramachandra Paran-Thama (3x) Ramachandra Mama-Bandho (2x) Ramachandra Daya-Chindho (2x) Mama Bandho (7x) Daya-Chindo (7x) Rama Chandra Mama-Bandho Rama Chandra Daya Chindo (3x) Rama Chandra Raghu Veera Rama Chandra Rana Dheera (2x) 34
RAGHUPATI RAGHAVA RAJA RAAM Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram Patita Pavana Sitaram (3x) Bhajamana Pyare Rama Raheem Bhajamana Pyare Krishna Kareem (2x) Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram Patita Pavana Sitaram Ishwara Allah Tero Naam Sabko Sanmati De Bhagawan (2x) Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram Patita Pavana Sitaram Rama Rama Jaya Raja Ram Rama Rama Jaya Seetha Ram (2x) Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram Patita Pavana Sitaram (3x) 35
HEH JAGATHATAA Heh Jagathataa Vishva Vidhaata Heh Sukha Shantihi Ketana Heh (2x) Nithya Akhanda Ananda Anaadi Purana Brahma Sanaatana Heh (2x) Heh Jagathaata........... Prema Ke Sindhu Deenakhe Bandhu Dukha Daridra Vinaasana Heh (2x) Jagat Aasaraya Jagapathi Jaga Vandhana Anupama Alakha Niranjana Heh (2x) Heh Jagathaata........ 36
THEVARAM KAITHALA NIRAIGANI Kaithala Niraigani Appamodavalpori Katpiya Karimugan Adipaeni Katridum Adiyavai Puthiyiluraipavar Kartpahamena Vinai Kadithegum Mathamum Mathiyamum Vaithidum Aranmagan Matporuthirazhpuya Mathayaanai Mathazha Vayiranai Uthami Puthalvanai Matavaizh Malarodu Panivaenae Muthamizh Adaivinai Murtpadu Kirithanai Murtpada Ezhuthiya Muthalvoenae Mupuram Eriseitha Achivan Urairathan Achaathu Podiseitha Athitheera Ath-Thuyar Athukodu Supiramani Padum Appunam Athanidai Ibamaagi Akura Magazhudan Achiru Muruganai Akanam Manamaruzh Perumalae 37
PONNAR MAENIYANAE Ponnar Maeniyanae Puli Tozhai Araikasaithu Minaar Senchandaimen Milir Kondrai Anintha Vanae Mannae Maamaniyae Mazharpadiyun Manikamae Annae Yunnai Allaal Ini Yaarai Aninthaenae 38
KOOTRAAYINA VAARU Kootraayinavaaru Villakagileer Kodumaipala Seithanan Naanariyaen (2x) Etraaiadikae Iravum Pahalum Pirayaathu Vanaguvaen Yetpozhuthum Thotraathuyen Vayitrin Ahampadiyae Kudarodu Thudaki Mudakiyida (2x) Aatraenadiyaen Athihaikedila Veerataanathurai7Yammaanae Salampoovodu Thoobam Maranthariyaen Thamizhodisai Paadal Marainthariyaen (2x) Nalantheengilum Unnai Marainthariyaen Unnaamam Ennavil Maranthariyaen Ulanthaar Thalaiyil Pali Konduzhazhvaai Udal-Luluru Soolai Thaiviatharullai (2x) Alanthaen Adiyaen Athihaikedila Veerataana Thurai-Yamaanae! 39
TODUDAYA SEVIYAN Thodudaya Seviyan Vidaiyeriyor Thoovan Mathi Soodi (3x) Kaadudaya Sudalai Podupusiyen Ullangkavar Kalvaan Edudaya Malaraan Munainat Panintheta Arul Seitha Peedudaya Piramaapuram Maeviya Penmaan Ivanandrae 40
SOTRUNAI VAETHIYAN Sotrunai Vaethiyan Sothi Vaanavan Potrunai Thirunthadi Poruntha Kaithozha (2x) Katrunai Pootiyor Kadalinurt Paatchinum Natrunai Yaavathu Namachivayavae (2x) Illaha Vizhakkathu Iruzh Kodupathu Sollaha Villakathu Jothi Ullathu (2x) Pallaha Villakathu Palarum Kaanbathu Nallaha Vizhakathu Namachivayavae (2x) 41
KALLARKUM Kallarkum Katravarkum Kazhiparulum Kazhipae Kanarkum Kandavarkum Kannalikum Kannae Vallarkum Matarkum Varamallikum Varamae Mathiyarkum Mathipavarkum Mathikodukum Mathiyae Nallarkum Pollarkum Nadunindra Naduvae Nararkallukum Surarkallukum Nalam Kodumum Nalamae Ellarkum Porthivil Nadam Idunindra Sivanae Ennarasae ,Yaan Pugazhum Isayam Annintharullae 42
MANTHIRA MAAVATHU Manthiramaavathu Neeru Vaanavarmelathu Neeru (2x) Suntharamaavathuneeru Thuthika Paduvathu Neeru Thanthiramaavathu Neeru Samaiyathil Ullathu Neeru (2x) Senthuvar Vaayumai Panggan Thiru Alavayaan Neeru Vaethathil Ullathu Neeru Venthuyartheerpathu Neeru (2x) Pothan Tharuvahu Neeru Punnmaithavirpathu Neeru Othathahuvathu Neeru Unmayil Ullathu Neeru Seethapunal Vayalsoozhntha Thiralavayaan Thiruneerae 43
Muthi Tharavathu Neeru Muniar Anivathu Neeru (2x) Sathiyamaavathuneeru Thakor Puhazhvathuneeru Bakthi Tharuvathu Neeru Parava Iniyathu Neeru (2x) Sithitharavathu Neeru Thiru Alayavaan Thiruneerae Kana Iniyathu Neeru Kavinaitharuvathu Neeru (2x) Paeni Anibavarkellaamperumai Kodupathu Neeru Manantharuvathu Neeru Mathiyaitharuvathu Neeru (2x) Saenantharuvathu Neeru Thiruaala Vayaan Thiruneerae 44
LINGAASHTAKAM Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam Nirmala Bhashita Shobitha Lingam Janmaja Dukha Vinasaka Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam Devamuni Pravararchita Lingam Kamadahana Karunakara Lingam Ravana Darpa Vinashaka Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam Sarva Sugandha Sulepita Lingam Buddhi Vivardhana Karana Lingam Siddha Surasura Vandita Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam 45
Kanaka Mahamani Bhushita Lingam Panipati Veshtita Sobhita Lingam Daksha Suyagnya Vinashana Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam Kumkuma Chandana Lepita Lingam Pankaja Hara Sushobitha Lingam Sanchita Papa Vinashana Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam Deva Ganachita Sevita Lingam Bhavaiyar Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam 46
Ashta Dalopari Vesitha Lingam Sarva Samudbhava Karana Lingam Ashta Daridra Vinasana Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam Suraguru Suravara Poojita Lingam Suravana Pushpa Sadarchita Lingam Paratparam Paramatmaka Lingam Tatpranamami Sadhashiva Lingam Lingashtaka Midam Punyam Yah Pathet Sivasannidhau Sivaloka Mavapnoti Shivena Saha Modate Sivaya Nama Om Sivaya Namaha Sivaya Nama Om Nama Shivaya Siva Siva Siva Siva Sivaya Nama Om Hara Hara Hara Hara Nama Shivaya 47
SHIVA MANTTRA Om Namaste Asthu Bhagavan Vishveshvaraaya Mahaadevaaya Triyambakaaya ,Tripuranthakaaya Trikalaagni Kaalaayaa,Kaalaagni Rudraaya Neela Kantaaya,Mrityoonjayaaya Sarveshvaraaya,Sadhashivaaya Shreemam Mahaa Devaaya Namaha. Om Triyambakam Yaja Mahe Suhandhim Pustivardhanam Oorvaareham Iva Bhantanaat Mrityoor Mookshya Maaamirtaat Om Hreem Namashivaaya (9x) 48
Gayathri Mantra Oṃ Bhūr Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṃ Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Pracodayāt Om Dyauha Shantirantariksham Shantihi Om Dyauh Shaantir-Antarikssam Shaantih Prthivii Shaantir-Aapah Shaantir- Ossadhayah Shaantih | Vanaspatayah Shaantir-Vishve-Devaah Shaantir-Brahma Shaantih Sarvam Shaantih Shaantireva Shaantih Saa Maa Shaantir-Edhi | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || \"Asatoma Sad-Gamaya Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya Mrytyor-Maa Amritam Gamaya Samasta Lokaha Sukhino Bhavant 49
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