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Just two days from now, the sacred chants of ‘Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa’ will reverberate on Raj Path in New Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day parade on Tuesday.
The 861 Brahmos regiment, one of India’s most lethal forces and part of Artillery Regiment, will take part in the celebrations in the national capital, which is gearing up to chant the enthralling prayers to Lord Ayyappa. All devotees are eagerly awaiting this auspicious moment, jubilantly dancing to the tune of the song – Ayyappa Thinthakathom, Swami Thinthakathom’.
The war cry of the regiment is ‘Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa’. The Brahmos regiment’s war cry is seen as a fitting tribute to Lord Ayyappa as the deity is symbolized to have defeated the evil forces by riding atop a tiger holding a bow and arrow.
Recently, the 861 Missile Regiment and its Brahmos missile systems had participated in the 73rd Indian Army Day, which was observed on January 15, where the sacred chants to Lord Ayyappa were first heard.
The National Executive Committee meeting of Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam (SASS) has thanked and greeted the Indian Army, Defense Ministry and the Central Government besides the brave soldiers of 861 Brahmos Missile Regiment for selecting the great manthra ‘Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa’ as its war cry.
After the virtual meeting held today, SASS National General Secretary N Rajan informed that a resolution was passed in this regard and decided to write letters to the concerned departments to convey the gratitude of the organisation and crores of Ayyappa devotees world-wide.
This ‘Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa’ Maha manthram chanted by crores of Ayyappa devotees world-wide is considered to be one of the most chanted manthras in the world. Further, this manthra is considered as the simplest of manthras, raising a common man to the highest level of God.
The Brahmos regiment’s war cry is seen as a befitting tribute to Lord Ayyappa as the deity is symbolized to have defeated the evil forces by riding atop a horse holding a bow and arrow and returned riding on a wild tiger. It is an occasion for the world to know more about the history of a brave warrior, the God of Kaliyuga, and Ayyappa Dharma.
Rajan said that Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam had given a call to all Ayyappa devotees to perform special poojas and chant prayers for victory of the Indian Army and all-round wellness of our Country.
