Telugu devotional songs lyrics vakratunda mahakaya song in English

Vakratunda Mahaa Kaaya Koti Surya Samaprabha
Nirvignam Kurumedevaa Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa...
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Jaya Jaya shubakara vinaayaka
sree Kaanipaaka vara siddi vinaayaka
Jaya Jaya shubakara vinaayaka
sree Kaanipaaka vara siddi vinaayaka
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Bahudaa nadi teeramlona baavilona velasina deva
Mahilo janulaku mahimalu chaati yihaparamulanidu mahaanubaava
istamainadi vodilina nee kada ista kaamyamulu teerche ganapathi
Karunanu kuriyichu voramulu vosaguchu niratamu perige mahaa kruti
sakala charaachara prapamchame sannuti chese vignapathi
Nee gudilo chese satya pramaanam dharmadevathaku nilupunu praanam
vijaya kaaranam vigna naashanam kaanipaakamuna nee darshanam
Jaya Jaya shubakara vinaayaka
sree Kaanipaaka vara siddi vinaayaka
Jaya Jaya shubakara vinaayaka
sree Kaanipaaka vara siddi vinaayaka

Pindi bommavai prathibha chupi bramhandanaayakudivainaavu
Maathapithalaku pradakshinamutho mahaa ganapathiga maaravu
baktula moralaalinchi brochutaku gajamuka ganapathivainaavu
brammandamu nee bojjalo daachi lambodarudavu ainaavu
laabamu shubamu keerthini kurpaga laxmiganapathivainaavu
vedha puraanamulakila shasramulu kalaloo chaatunu nee vaibhavam
vakratundame omkaaramanu vibhudulu chese nee keerthanam

Jaya Jaya shubakara vinaayaka
sree Kaanipaaka vara siddi vinaayaka
Jaya Jaya shubakara vinaayaka
sree Kaanipaaka vara siddi vinaayaka
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Ayyappa devaya namaha abhaya swaroopayanamaha
ayyappa devaya namaha abhaya swaroopayanamaha
harihara suputraaya namaha karuna samudrayanamaha
nija bheera gambheera shabharee giri shikhara ghana yoga mudrayanamaha
paramanu hrudayamtarala sdhitananta brahmandaroopayanamaha
ayyappa devaya namaha abhaya swaroopayanamaha

Paddenimidi padimetla paikaekki gudikegu
bhaktulaku yedurochhe bangaru swami
irumudulu sprushiyinchi shubhumanuchu
deevinchi janakrundamulachere jagamelu swami
tana bhaktulonarinchu tappulaku tadabadi oka prakka origena omkaara moorti
swaamiye sharanam ayyappa
swamulandaru tanaku sayammukaga dheemantudailechi a kanneswami
pattabandhamu veedi bhaktatatikai paruguparuguna vachhe bhuvipaiki narudai
ayyappa devaya namaha abhaya swaroopayanamaha

Ghaora keekaaranya samsaara yaatrikula sharanughaoshalu vini roju shabareesha
paapaalu doshaalu prakshalanamu cheyu panpandi teera yerumeli vasa
niyamaala maalto sugunala metlapai nadipinchi kanipinchu ayyappa swami
makara sankranti sajyotivai arudaenchi mahimalanu choopinchu manikanta swami
karmabandhamu bapu dharma shastra kali bheeti tolaginchu bhootadineta
ayyappa devaya namaha abhaya swaroopayanamaha

Aadyanta rahitamow nee vishwaroopamu
ajnana timirammu anuchu shubhadeepam
ee naalgu dikkulu padunalgu bhuvanaalu
padimetluga mare ido apuroopam
amarulellaru cheya amrutabhishekam
neraverchuko swami needu sankalpam
padamulaku mrokkaga okkokka lokam
anduko nakshatra pushpaabhishekam

panpandi teera shapaala patala papatma parimaarchu swami
bhaktulanu rakshinchu swami
sharanamayyappa sharanamayyappa
shanbhu vishnu tanaya sharanamayyappa
sharanamayyappa sharanamayyappa
shanbhu vishnu tanaya sharanamayyappa
swaamiye sharanamayyappa
swaamiye sharanamayyappa
om shanti shanti shantiaha
om shanti shanti shantiaha

Raamaa....aa...raamaa...aa...aa

Andari bandhuvayaa bhadhrachala raamayyaa
andari bandhuvayaa bhadhrachala raamayyaa
aadhukune prabhuvayyaa aa ayodhya raamayyaa
cheyuthanichhe vadayyaa ma seetaraamayyaa
korkelu teerche vaadayyaa kodandaraamayyaa

Tellavarithe chakravartiyai rajyamunele raamayya
tandrimatakai padavini vadili adavulakegenayaa
mahilo janulanu yelagavachina mahaavishnu avataramayaa
aalini rakkasudapaharinchite aakroshinchenayaa
asuruni trunchi ammanu techi agni pareeksha vidhinchenayaa

chakali nindaku satyamu chataga kulasatine vidanadenayaa
na ramuni kastam lokamlo yevaru padaledayyaa
na ramuni kastam lokamlo yevaru padaledayyaa
satyam dharmam tyagamlo ataniki sarilerayyaa..
karunaahrudayudu sharananuvariki abhayamosagunayyaa

Badhrachalamu punyakshetramu antaaramamayam
baktudu badhruni kondaga marchi koluvai unna sthalam
paramabhaktudu ramadasu ee alayamunu kattinchenayyaa
seetaramalakshmanulaku aabharanamule cheyinchenayaa
panchavatini aa janaki ramula parnashala adigo
seetaramulu jalakamuladina seshateerdhamadigo
ramabhaktito nadigaa marina shabari idenayyaa..
ramabhaktito nadigaa marina shabari idenayyaa..
shriramapadamulu nityam kadige godavari ayyaa...
ee kshetram teerdham darshinchina janmadhanyamayyaa..

Sirulunosagi sukhashaantulu koorchunu shiridy sayi kadha
madhura madhura mahimaanvita bhodha sayi prema sudha
sirulunosagi sukhashaantulu koorchunu shiridy sayi kadha
madhura madhura mahimaanvita bhodha sayi prema sudha
parayanato sakala janulaki bharalanu tolaginche gadha
parayanato sakala janulaki bharalanu tolaginche gadha
sirulunosagi sukhashaantulu koorchunu shiridy sayi kadha
madhura madhura mahimaanvita bhodha sayi prema sudha

Shiridi graamamlo oka baaluni roopamlo
vepachettukrinda vedaamtiga kanipinchadu
tana velugunu prasarinchadu
pagalu reyi dhyaanam paramatmunilo leenam
pagalu reyi dhyaanam paramatmunilo leenam
aanandame aharam chedhu chettuneedaye guru peethm
yendaku vaanaku krungaku ee chettu krindane undaku
sayi,sayi ra maseeduku ani mahalsapati pilupuku
maseeduku maarenu sayi
ade ayinadi dvarakamayi
akkada andaru bhayi bhayi
baba bodhala nilayamadoyi

Sirulunosagi sukhashaantulu koorchunu shiridy sayi kadha
madhura madhura mahimaanvita bhodha sayi prema sudha

Khuraanu baibilu geeta okatani kulamata bhedamu vaddane
gali vaananoka kshanamuna ape
udike annamu chetito kalipe
rati gundelanu gudulanu chese
neeti deepamulanu veliginche
pachhikundalo neetini techhi poolamokkalaku posi
dindi vanamunu penchi madhyalo akhanda jyotini veliginche
kappaku paamuku sneham kalipe talli bhashaku ardham telipe
aartula rogalanu hariyinche
bhaktula badhalu tanu bharinche
prema sahanam rendu vaipula unnanaade gurudakshina adige
maranam jeeviki maarpunu telipe
maraninchi tanu maralaa bratike
saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam
saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam
saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam

Needani naadhani anukovaddani
dhaunilo oodi vibhoodiganichhe
bhakthi velluvalu jaya jaya ghoshalu chavadi utsavamai saagaga
kakkada haratulamdukoni kalipapalanu kadugaga
sakala devata swaroopudai vedashastramulakateetudai
sadguruvai jagadguruvai
satyam chate dattaathreyudai bhaktuni pranam rakshinchutakai
jeevana sahachari ani chaatina tana ituka rayi trutilona pagulaga
paripoornudai gurupournimai

bhaktula manasulo chiramjeeviyai shareera sevalamgana chesi
dehamu vidichenu sayi
samadhi ayyaenu sayi
saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam
saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam
saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam saayiraam
akhilandakoti brahmanda nayaka shree samardha sadguru saayinadha maharaj
akhilandakoti brahmanda nayaka shree samardha sadguru saayinadha maharaj

Mahakanakadurga vijayakanakadurga
paraashakti lalita shivananda charita
mahakanakadurga vijayakanakadurga
paraashakti lalita shivananda charita
shivankari shubhankari poornachandra kaladhari
brahma vishnu maheshwarula srushtinchina moolashakti
ashtadasha peethalanu adhishtinchu aadishakti
mahakanakadurga vijayakanakadurga
paraashakti lalita shivananda charita

Omkaara ravaala alala krishnateeramlo
indrakeela giripaina velasaenu krutayugamulona
ee kondapaina arjunudu tapamunu kavinchenu
paramashivuni meppinchi paashupatamu pondaenu
vijayudaina arjununi parita vijayavada ayinadi ee nagaramu
jagamulanniyu jejelu palukaga kanakadurgakainadi sdhiranivasamu

melimi bangaru muddapasupu kalagalipina vennelamomu
koti koti prabhataala arunimaye kunkuma
amma manasupadi adigi dharinchina krishnaveni mukkupudaka
prema karuna vaatsalyam kuripinche durdaroopam
mukkoti devatalandariki idi illae puttideepam

Mahakanakadurga vijayakanakadurga
paraashakti lalita shivananda charita

Devee navaraatrulalo vedamantra poojalalo
svarna kavachamulu dalchina kanakadurgadevi
bhavabandalanu bape bala tripurasundari
nityaanamdamu koorche annapoornadevi
lokashantine samrakshinche sumantramoorti gayatree
akshaya sampadalenno avani janula kandinche divya roopini mahalakshmi
vidya kavana gana mosagu vedamayi sarasvati
ayurarogyaalu bhogabhagyamulu prasaadinche mahadurga
shatru vinasini satyasvaroopini mahishasuramardhini
vijayakarini abhaya roopini sreerajarajeshwari
bhaktulandariki kannula panduga amma nee darshanam durgamma nee darshanam

Mahakanakadurga vijayakanakadurga
paraashakti lalita shivananda charita
mahakanakadurga vijayakanakadurga
paraashakti lalita shivananda charita

Lyrics Meaning In English

Telugu Devotional Songs – Detailed English Meaning

1. Vakratunda Mahakaya – Lord Ganesha

The prayer begins with the famous invocation to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The devotee asks Ganesha, who possesses a curved trunk and an enormous divine form, to remove obstacles from every undertaking.

He is compared to millions of suns because his divine radiance is believed to destroy darkness, ignorance, fear, and difficulties. The central prayer is simple but profound: “O Lord, remove all obstacles and make all my actions successful.”

The song then praises Sri Kanipaka Vara Siddhi Vinayaka, the revered form of Lord Ganesha worshipped at Kanipakam in Andhra Pradesh. The deity is celebrated as an auspicious giver of blessings, success, prosperity, and fulfillment.

The song describes the sacredness of the temple and the divine presence of Ganesha there. The deity is believed to bless people who approach Him with faith and sincere devotion. The reference to the river and the sacred well recalls the traditional association of the Kanipakam temple with the miraculous self-manifested idol of Lord Vinayaka.

The devotee expresses the belief that when people surrender their desires and difficulties before Ganesha, He responds with compassion. He grants worthy wishes, protects devotees, and showers blessings upon them.

The song also emphasizes the importance of truth and righteousness. A solemn promise or oath made before the deity is regarded as spiritually significant. Thus, Ganesha is not merely portrayed as the remover of obstacles but also as a guardian of truth and dharma.

The later verses recall several traditional stories associated with Ganesha. Although He may appear initially as a simple divine child, His wisdom reveals His supreme nature. His famous circumambulation of His parents, Shiva and Parvati, represents an important lesson: parents are regarded as equivalent to the entire universe for a devoted child.

Ganesha is therefore praised through several names and symbolic forms. As Gajamukha, He has the elephant face; as Lambodara, He has the large belly symbolizing the vast universe; and as Lakshmi Ganapati, He is associated with prosperity, auspiciousness, and abundance.

The song ultimately presents Ganesha as a cosmic deity whose glory is praised in the Vedas and Puranas. His curved trunk is connected symbolically with the sacred sound Om, and His worship represents wisdom, auspicious beginnings, protection, and the removal of obstacles.

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2. Ayyappa Devotional Section

The next major section praises Lord Ayyappa, the beloved deity of Sabarimala.

The repeated invocation describes Ayyappa as a compassionate and fearless divine presence. He is worshipped as the son of Hari and Hara, meaning Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. This represents the unique divine identity of Ayyappa within Hindu devotional tradition.

The song asks devotees to approach Him with humility and surrender. Ayyappa is described as an ocean of compassion who protects those who seek refuge in Him.

The reference to the eighteen sacred steps of Sabarimala is especially important. Devotees traditionally climb the Pathinettam Padi, the eighteen holy steps, as part of their pilgrimage. These steps represent a spiritual journey in which the pilgrim moves beyond worldly attachments and approaches the divine.

The song portrays the deity welcoming pilgrims carrying their Irumudi, the traditional sacred offering carried by Sabarimala devotees. After completing the difficult pilgrimage, devotees experience the darshan of the divine Lord and receive His blessings.

Ayyappa is also depicted as a compassionate Lord who recognizes human weaknesses. The song suggests that even when devotees make mistakes, divine grace remains available to those who sincerely repent and surrender.

The expression “Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa” is central to Ayyappa devotion. It means that the devotee takes refuge in Lord Ayyappa. It expresses humility, surrender, trust, and the recognition that divine grace is greater than individual strength.

The later verses describe the difficult pilgrimage through forests and mountains. The journey represents much more than physical travel. It symbolizes the spiritual journey through the difficulties of worldly life.

The references to Erumeli, Pampa, and Sabarimala recall important places associated with the pilgrimage. The devotee asks Ayyappa to cleanse sins, remove suffering, and guide people through discipline and righteous living.

The mention of Makara Jyothi represents the sacred light associated with the Sabarimala tradition. The divine light is seen as a symbol of spiritual illumination and divine presence.

Ayyappa is therefore portrayed as a protector who removes the fear of worldly existence, breaks karmic bondage, and guides devotees toward dharma.

The later imagery becomes deeply spiritual. The universe itself is imagined as a manifestation of the Lord. The fourteen worlds and the sacred eighteen steps become symbols of cosmic order. Devotees offer flowers, prayers, and their complete surrender at His feet.

The final prayer asks Ayyappa to remove the accumulated consequences of wrongdoing and protect His devotees. Repeated chants of surrender create an atmosphere of complete devotion and peace.

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3. Bhadrachala Rama – Lord Rama

The next section celebrates Lord Rama, particularly His sacred connection with Bhadrachalam.

Rama is described as the friend, protector, and refuge of everyone. He is praised as the Lord who comes to the aid of those who seek His protection.

The song recalls the story of Rama's life. Although He was destined to become king of Ayodhya, He accepted exile because of His father's promise. Rama willingly gave up royal comfort and entered the forest.

This episode represents the ideals of truth, duty, obedience, sacrifice, and dharma.

Rama is presented as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who came to Earth to uphold righteousness. His life was filled with hardship, but he continued to follow the path of dharma.

The song remembers Sita's abduction by Ravana and Rama's determination to rescue her. It also recalls the difficult decisions and suffering that followed.

The reference to Sita's ordeal and later separation highlights the tragic dimensions of Rama's story. The song emphasizes that Rama experienced enormous personal suffering while continuing to uphold his responsibilities as a king and protector of dharma.

Rama is therefore presented as an ideal whose life demonstrates that righteousness may sometimes require painful sacrifice.

Bhadrachalam and Bhakta Ramadasu

The song then turns toward Bhadrachalam, one of the most important Rama pilgrimage centers in Andhra Pradesh.

The region is associated with Bhakta Ramadasu, also known as Kancherla Gopanna, a famous devotee of Lord Rama. His devotion is remembered as an example of complete surrender.

Bhadrachalam is described as a sacred land filled with the presence of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana.

The song also recalls places and stories connected with the Ramayana, including Panchavati, the forest life of Rama and Sita, Shabari's devotion, and the Godavari River.

Shabari is particularly important because her devotion demonstrates that sincere love for God is not dependent upon social status or worldly possessions. Her simple offering becomes spiritually significant because it is offered with pure devotion.

The Godavari itself is poetically described as sacred because it is associated with Rama's presence.

The overall message is that visiting a sacred place with faith and devotion can become a spiritually transformative experience.

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4. Shirdi Sai Baba

The next large section praises Shirdi Sai Baba.

Sai Baba is presented as a compassionate spiritual teacher who gives peace, prosperity, wisdom, and protection to devotees.

The song describes His arrival in Shirdi and His early association with the neem tree. The neem tree becomes a symbol of His austere spiritual life and divine presence.

Sai Baba is portrayed as someone who spent His time in meditation and devotion. His simple lifestyle demonstrates that spiritual greatness does not require material luxury.

One of the central teachings associated with Sai Baba is the unity of religions. The song refers to the Quran, Bible, and Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing that different religious paths can lead toward the same ultimate truth.

This section presents Sai Baba as a teacher who rejected hatred based on caste and religion and encouraged people to live with compassion and mutual respect.

The song also recalls various miraculous and symbolic episodes associated with Sai Baba's devotional tradition: helping the suffering, providing food, protecting devotees, and transforming difficult circumstances through faith.

His famous sacred ash, or Udi, is described as a symbol of blessing and spiritual protection.

Sai Baba's teachings emphasize two important qualities: faith and patience. Devotees are encouraged to trust God while patiently accepting life's difficulties.

The song repeatedly invokes Sai Baba's name, creating the atmosphere of a devotional chant.

Sai Baba is also described as a form of the divine teacher, or Sadguru. His devotees see Him as a spiritual guide capable of leading them beyond fear and ignorance.

The song recalls the sacred relationship between Guru and disciple and portrays Sai Baba as a protector who accepts the suffering of His devotees.

His physical death is not treated as the end of His spiritual presence. Instead, His devotees believe that He continues to live through His teachings, samadhi, blessings, and presence in the hearts of worshippers.

The final invocation praises Him as the great spiritual master of the universe and as a compassionate Guru who continues to guide those who surrender to Him.

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5. Kanaka Durga – Goddess of Vijayawada

The final major section praises Goddess Kanaka Durga, the presiding deity of Vijayawada.

She is described as the supreme feminine divine power, associated with Parashakti, Lalita, and other forms of the Divine Mother.

The goddess is praised as the source of creation and as the power behind Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. She represents Shakti, the divine energy through which the universe functions.

The song recalls the sacred setting of the Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri Hill, beside the Krishna River.

According to the traditional story referred to in the song, Arjuna performed intense penance here to obtain the divine weapon known as the Pashupatastra from Lord Shiva. The sacred association of the hill with this story contributes to the spiritual importance of the region.

The goddess is described with beautiful imagery. Her golden complexion, radiant face, sacred kumkum, and divine ornaments symbolize prosperity, beauty, compassion, and power.

The song portrays Her as a mother who showers love and kindness upon devotees.

During Navaratri, the goddess is worshipped in various forms. Each form represents a different aspect of divine power.

She is associated with:

• Bala Tripura Sundari, representing divine innocence and beauty.
• Annapurna, representing nourishment and abundance.
• Gayatri, representing sacred knowledge and spiritual illumination.
• Mahalakshmi, representing prosperity and auspiciousness.
• Saraswati, representing education, music, wisdom, and learning.
• Durga, representing protection and the destruction of evil.
• Mahishasuramardhini, representing victory over destructive forces.
• Rajarajeshwari, representing supreme divine sovereignty and grace.

Through these forms, the goddess is presented as both a loving mother and a powerful protector.

She provides devotees with knowledge, health, prosperity, courage, peace, and spiritual strength.

The final verses express the joy of receiving the goddess's darshan. For devotees, seeing the deity is not merely a visual experience; it represents receiving divine grace.

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Overall Spiritual Meaning

Although these devotional sections praise different deities, they share a common spiritual message.

Ganesha represents the removal of obstacles and the beginning of auspicious actions.

Ayyappa represents discipline, surrender, pilgrimage, equality, and spiritual purification.

Rama represents truth, righteousness, duty, sacrifice, compassion, and ideal conduct.

Sai Baba represents faith, patience, compassion, religious harmony, service, and the Guru's guidance.

Kanaka Durga represents divine feminine power, protection, prosperity, wisdom, courage, and motherhood.

Together, these songs teach that devotion is not simply about asking God for material benefits. Devotion also involves truthfulness, discipline, compassion, patience, sacrifice, respect for parents, service to others, and surrender to the divine.

The repeated references to temples, sacred rivers, pilgrimages, mountains, holy places, and divine names show how physical pilgrimage and inner spiritual transformation are connected.

The songs also repeatedly emphasize that God protects those who approach with sincere faith. Whether the devotee calls upon Ganesha, Ayyappa, Rama, Sai Baba, or Durga, the fundamental feeling remains the same: “I surrender my worries, difficulties, and limitations to the divine and seek guidance, protection, wisdom, and grace.”

The repeated chanting of divine names creates a meditative atmosphere. Repetition is traditionally understood as a way of focusing the mind and reducing distractions.

At a deeper level, these songs remind devotees that life's difficulties are part of a larger spiritual journey. Obstacles can become opportunities for wisdom; suffering can strengthen faith; pilgrimage can become a journey within; and surrender can bring inner peace.

The ultimate message of the collection is therefore one of faith, dharma, compassion, surrender, courage, and divine grace.

Rather than focusing only on external success, the songs encourage devotees to develop a truthful heart, respect sacred values, remain compassionate toward others, and remember God in both happiness and difficulty.

The many names of the deities may differ, but the devotional spirit connects them: seek the divine sincerely, live according to righteousness, help others, remain patient during hardship, and trust that divine grace can guide the journey of life.