The song begins with the invocation:
You are the elixir of life Love is the path of my life Without you, my love has no meaning With you, my life is complete Jeevana Amrutha Dayaka Lyrics
This composition is a profound hymn dedicated to Lord Ayyappa (often associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage), though the title "Jeevana Amrutha Dayaka" (Bestower of the Elixir of Life) is also an epithet used for deities like Lord Shiva and Goddess Amman in different contexts. In the specific context of the popular devotional song often aired during Mandala-Makaravilakku seasons, it is a stirring call to the Lord who resides in the Sabari Hills. The song begins with the invocation: You are
: The one who provides liberation ( Mukhthi ) from the cycle of birth and death. Prema Swaroopa : The embodiment of divine love ( Prema ). Papa Vimochana : The redeemer or liberator from sins ( Papa ). Guide for Chanting/Singing Prema Swaroopa : The embodiment of divine love ( Prema )