Sastha is the son of Sri Hari Vishnu and Bhagwan Shiva. He was born in this world to kill an ogress called Mahishi. Sastha assumed the form of a baby and was found by a king belonging to Pandya Dynasty ruling over Pandalam of Kerala. He was named Iyappa. After his life’s objectives were over; he entered in to a Temple in the forests of Kerala called Sabarimala. Millions of devotees congregate there every year to have a glimpse of this deity.

Bhagwan Manikanta gives His precious teachings as Boothanatha Gita to Rajashekara Pandya, the ruler of Pandalam. Bhagwan Ayyappa symbolizes the divine unity of Vaishnavism and Shaivism, representing Sri Hari Vishnu and Bhagwan Shiva. His life embodies the eternal battle between good and evil, and his teachings emphasize the importance of dharma (righteousness), unity, and self-discipline.

The Bhoothanatha Geetha is taken from the Bhoothanatha Upakhyanam which is a part of the Brahmanda Puranam. The words told by Sri Manikanta (Ayyappa) to Maharaja Rajashekaran, is a guiding force for the mankind. After fulfilling the duties of His incarnation, Bhagwan Manikanta decides to settle in Sabarimala.

It is then the Maharaja of Pandalam, Rajashekaran realizes that Manikanta, the kid whom he raised is an incarnation of Bhagwan Maha Sastha. He prays to God for His mercy and to bless him with immortality. Sri Manikanta then blesses Maharaja and starts preaching him the concepts of wisdom. This essence of wisdom and glory is the Bhoodhanatha Gita. Listening to the words of Swami, the king attains the knowledge of the supreme. This Boothanatha Gita is the teachings of the Bhagwan in his own words. These words are not only for the King but for everyone to follow and implement in their lives.

“OM SRI DHARMA SASTHAVE NAMO NAMAHA”