Swathi Thirunal Dashavatara Ragamalika Kriti

Meaning:

1. Oh one with lotus-like face! The one who vanquished the demon Hayagriva who stole the Vedas, Divine fish incarnate, Save me, oh kind one!
2. One holding the mountain Mandara! Divine tortoise-incarnate! The one who entertained as Mohini the gods who had partaken of Amrutha!
3. One who killed the fearsome Hiranyaksha!With the form of a boar! The support of Mother Earth! Support of this world!
4. One who took the form of Nara-Simha to protect Prahlada! One who gives cheer to the good ones! One who killed the demon Hiranyakashipu!
5. One who took the form of Vamana! Who broke down the snare of arrogance trapping Mahabali! The protector of the good-natured!
6. One whose arm sports the sharp-edged axe! One who learnt the limitless knowledge of scriptures from Shiva! Terrible to your enemies! Rama of Bhrigu clan!
7. The adornment of the human race! The terrible storm that destroyed the deceitful ten-headed Ravana! Raghuvira! Brave in battle!
8. Holder of the plough that attracted the respect of Hastinapura (ruled by Kauravas)! The one who killed the terrible Pralambhasura! Baladeva! Valiant one!
9. The one like Manmatha who sported in the most enjoyable Brindavan! The young cowherd Krishna!
10. The one who took the form of Kalki to spell the end of Kaliyuga! Your form shines like a rain-laden cloud! Oh Padmanabha! Save me, oh kind one!