An Interpretation of Sai Bhajans

1. Parthipureesha Prashanthivasa

2. Lyrics
Puttaparthi puri esha Lord of Puttapathi
Prashanthi vasa Sai Murari Dweller in Prashanthi
Sai Murari ( 4 ) ...
Hey kRishika esha Lord of 5 senses/body
Hrudaya nivasa ( 2 ) Dweller in Heart
Sai Murari ( 4 ) ...

3. Inner Significance
The theme of this bhajan
is the idea of
Mastering the senses.

4. Observation 1:
Meaning of kRishikesha :
kRishikesha = kRishika + Isha
kRishika means Senses.
Isha means Master/Lord.

5. Observation 2 :
Meaning of Murari :
1.The story of Mura from Bhagawatham.
Read about the inner significance of the killing of
Narakasura or Deepavali by Prof Anil Kumar.
2.The story of Mura who was killed by Ekadashi.

6. Observation 3 :
Significance/Symbolism of Puttaparthi :
As presented in the meaning of Sai Suprabhatham
in Bal-Vikas textbooks.

7. Observation 4 :
Line 1 : In this line, Puttaparthi refers to the body
whose senses ( indriyas ) are the devotees. So,
Parthipureesha refers to the Lord/Master of the
devotees. Prashanthivasa refers to the one
whose abode is Prashanthi which means
Divine/Supreme Peace.

8. Observation 5 :
Line 2 and 4 : Sai Murari

9. Observation 6 :
Line 3 : This line refers to the one who is the
Lord/Master of the 5 senses and whose abode is
HruDaya.