31. Ūṇu Namakku (Our Food)

A Malayalam version of the Hebrew grace after meals (birkat ha-mazon), traditionally sung by women at the conclusion of festive meals after the Hebrew grace has been sung. This song is performed with different tunes, dependlng on the occasion. In this performance the melody is a Hebrew song for the Sabbath. Tune: Yom zeh le-Yisra'el

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May the One who gives us food be blessed, the One whose food I have eaten to satisfaction.
Oh Lord who governs the whole world and feeds the whole world,
Who nourishes all who have a body - feed them forever without fail.
Open your provident hands and shower us with abundant kindness.

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I praise You for Sion, the land You gave to our ancestors,
And for redeeming Egypt,
And for the covenant You engraved upon our bodies.
For all this I am praising You. May Your exalted name be blessed.

You reign over a kingdom, which abides in prosperity.
It is our destiny to live in the land,
In everlasting Yerushalayim, the place of Sion and the Temple.
Fulfill this for us, ob Father - establish it for our sakes.

Give us contentment and festival days.
Let the two worlds be ruled.
Oh let David return.
Let him be blessed in good Yerushalayim.

For the joy of the whole congregation, raise up Sion
So we can serve in the Temple and stay forever in bliss.
For all his many good acts
May the Lord of the land be praised.

Oh Master of good health, grant me shalom,
Oh Master of good health, fill me with devotion.
Bless this house, the feast and the wealth.
Like the table of Abraham Abinu, may they give blessings in every way.

Bring Mashiah quickly,
And let us see the third Temple rebuilt.
You who grants stability to this People,
Oh bless us with shalom.

Oh Lord, lead us to the land. Almighty, send us blessing.
Lord, send us redemption and comfort for our bodies.
As soon as possible send the man we are waiting for.
Please don't forget to raise those who have turned to dust.