“Akhilanda Koti” from the album Om Namo Venkatesaya presents a vast devotional offering. Composed by M M Keeravani and starring Anushka Shetty, the song catalogs names and flowers for Lord Venkateswara. The voices of Sarath Santosh and Srinidhi create a layered tribute.
Released: January 8, 2017
Akhilanda Koti
Sarath Santosh | Srinidhi • From “Om Namo Venkatesaya”
Om Namo Venkatesaya’s Akhilanda Koti Lyrics Translation
Vedavyasa’s lyrics first address the deity as “Brahmanda Nayaka,” or Lord of the Cosmos. The focus then moves from a grand scale to an intimate list of specific offerings. This includes placing unique flower garlands on the Lord’s divine weapons.
Akhilanda KotiRuler of countless worlds,
Brahmanda NayakaLord of the entire cosmos,
Ananda NilayaYou who reside in the abode of joy,
Varapari PalakaProtector and giver of boons.
Govinda GovindaGovinda, Govinda.
Puvvu Punnami Vennella GovindaYou are the full moon’s light on a flower, Govinda.
Govinda GovindaGovinda, Govinda.
Chinni Poomala Sevala GovindaYou are served with delicate flower garlands, Govinda.
Vinna VenkateshamI have heard of Lord Venkatesha,
Nando NannadaHe is everywhere I turn.
Sada VenkateshamI am always thinking of Venkatesha,
Smarami SmaramiI remember him, I remember him.
Akhilanda KotiRuler of countless worlds,
Brahmanda NayakaLord of the entire cosmos,
Ananda NilayaYou who reside in the abode of joy,
Varapari PalakaProtector and giver of boons.
Sree VenkatesaOh, glorious Venkatesa.
Sreeha SambandhaYou are the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi.
Seva BhagyamuGrant me the good fortune of serving you,
Dehi MukundaOh Mukunda, giver of liberation.
Akhilanda KotiRuler of countless worlds,
Brahmanda NayakaLord of the entire cosmos,
Ananda NilayaYou who reside in the abode of joy,
Varapari PalakaProtector and giver of boons.
Teeru PaadamulakuFor your divine feet,
Teeru Vaadi DandaluAre garlands of perfect beauty.
Sree Bhu ShakthulakuFor your divine consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi,
Siri HaaramuluThere are garlands of immense splendor.
Teeru PaadamulakuFor your divine feet,
Teeru Vaadi DandaluAre garlands of perfect beauty.
Sree Bhu ShakthulakuFor your divine consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi,
Siri HaaramuluThere are garlands of immense splendor.
Akalanka Shakha ChakralakuFor your flawless conch and discus,
Apoorvaroopa Kusuma MaalikaluAre garlands of the most unique flowers.
Aajaanu Baahu ParyantamuStretching down your long, powerful arms,
Alarula Taavala HaaramuluAre fragrant, sweet-smelling garlands of flowers.
Akhilanda KotiRuler of countless worlds,
Brahmanda NayakaLord of the entire cosmos,
Ananda NilayaYou who reside in the abode of joy,
Varapari PalakaProtector and giver of boons.
Akhilanda KotiRuler of countless worlds,
Brahmanda NayakaLord of the entire cosmos,
Ananda NilayaYou who reside in the abode of joy,
Varapari PalakaProtector and giver of boons.
Malle MarumalleJasmine and wild jasmine,
Madhura MandaraSweet Mandara flowers,
ManoranjitaaluAnd Manoranjitam flowers that delight the mind.
Champaka Parijaata ChaamantiChampaka, Parijata, and Chrysanthemum,
Jaaji Virajaaji SampengaluJaaji, Virajaaji, and Sampenga flowers.
Kaaluvalu KamalamuluWater lilies and lotuses,
KanakaambaraluAnd Kanakaambaram flowers.
Ponna Pogada Molla MogaliPonna, Pogada, Molla, and Mogali flowers,
GulaabiluAnd roses.
Maruvam Dhammanam Maavi MaarchiMaruvam, Dhammanam, mango, and Maachi leaves,
Vatti Veru KuruveruluVattiveru and Kuruveru roots,
Garuda Ganneru Nandi VardhanaluGaruda Ganneru and Nandi Vardhanam flowers,
Harita Hardhra Bilwa Tulasi DalaluAnd fresh green leaves of sacred Bilva and Tulsi.
Nee Kosam Virise Govinda GovindaThey blossom just for you, Govinda, Govinda.
Ninu Choosi MuriseThey rejoice upon seeing you.
Govinda Govinda Govinda Govinda GovindaGovinda, Govinda, Govinda, Govinda, Govinda.
Nee Menu Taaki MeriseThey shine the moment they touch your divine form.
Akhilanda KotiRuler of countless worlds,
Brahmanda NayakaLord of the entire cosmos,
Ananda NilayaYou who reside in the abode of joy,
Varapari PalakaProtector and giver of boons.
Akhilanda Koti Music Video
The song culminates with a powerful idea that nature joins the act of worship. Flowers and sacred Tulsi leaves are said to “blossom for your sake.” This “Akhilanda Koti” lyrics translation shows devotion as a natural, cosmic event.