Swargasthanaya Njangalude - Pithave Prayer In English

Here is the English version of the traditional prayer, which is the Malayalam translation of the Eternal Rest prayer (Requiem aeternam) for the deceased. English Translation of the Prayer "Eternal rest grant unto him/her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him/her. May he/she rest in peace. Amen." Write-up & Explanation The prayer "Swargasthanaya Njangalude Pithave" is deeply rooted in the Syro-Malabar Catholic and Latin Catholic traditions of Kerala, India. It is the most common prayer recited for the souls of departed fathers (and, by extension, all deceased family members) during funeral rites, death anniversaries, and daily family prayers.