Sl. No.217; Padmanaabha paahi; Hindolam; Aadi; Keerthanam; Saanskrit.
Artist: Madurai T N Seshagopalan.
Note: This is the only orginal krithi on Hindolam by Swathi and has been a favourite of M D Ramanathan. His niraval on "Pavana Charitha Sree Raama Chandra" is memorable.

Oh! PADMANABHA! SAURI! Protector of the elephant and abode of excellences, kindly protect.
One who dwells in the lotus hearts of sages. Delights in protecting the entire universe.
Your lovely face conquers the moon and your eyes brim with compassion. You annihilated with great anger, the enemies of INDRA.
Oh SRI RAMACANDRA!, having sacred glory.
You abide in SYANANDURA. You remove the worldly desires of those who prostrate you. You form is lovelier than Cupid and your hands are thick and round like the snake.
You are effulgent with a beautiful forehead; destroyer of sins, protector of the host of celestials. You are like the moon for lilies of devotees who bow at your feet.

(Translation by Dr. T.K Govinda Rao)