K. J. Yesudas delivers a traditional devotional hymn with commanding vocals. The lyricist and composer frame a spiritual journey through Lord Ayyappa worship. Recurring chants emphasize surrender and divine search.
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Released: December 21, 2017
Thedi Varum Kannukalil
K. J. Yesudas
Thedi Varum Kannukalil Lyrics Translation – K. J. Yesudas
Yesudas describes traversing thorny hills while singing internal prayers. Lyrics name Vishnu, Shiva, and Buddha as unified in Ayyappa. The devotee requests protection with folded hands.
Thedi Varum Kannukalil Odiyethum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ (master) comes running to the eyes that search for him.
Thiruvilakkin KathiroliyilWithin the radiant light of the sacred lamp,
Kudiyirikkum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ resides.
Vadi Veezhum PoovukalilIn the flowers that wither and fall,
Thuyilunarthum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ awakens the soul.
Velli Mani SreekovililIn the silver-belled ‘Sreekovil’ (sanctum sanctorum),
Vaanarululum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ reigns supreme from above.
Ayyappa Swami Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa.
Kallumala Mullumala Malakal ChavittiI’ve trekked across the hills of stone and hills of thorns.
Ullil Villadichan Paattu PaadumSinging the ‘Villadichan Paattu’ (bow-song) within my heart,
Kiliye UnarthiYou’ve awakened the bird of my spirit.
Kallumala Mullumala Malakal ChavittiI’ve stepped over the rocky peaks and thorny paths.
Ullil Villadichan Paattu PaadumAs the bow-song resonates within my soul,
Kiliye UnarthiYou’ve stirred the silent bird of my life.
Kannuneerum Kayyumai NjanWith tears in my eyes and my hands held high,
Ivide VannethiI’ve arrived here at last.
Ennum Kaatharuluk VaramarulukAlways protect me and grant me your blessings.
KaivanamgunnenI bow before you with folded hands.
Ayyappa Swami Abhayam Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa.
Thedi Varum Kannukalil Odiyethum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ (master) comes running to the eyes that search for him.
Thiruvilakkin KathiroliyilWithin the radiant beams of the sacred lamp,
Kudiyirikkum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ resides.
Ayyappa Swami Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa.
Vishnuvum Nee Shivanum Nee Sree Murukanum NeeYou’re Vishnu, you’re Shiva, and you’re Lord Murugan too.
Parashakthiyum Nee Budhanum Nee Ayyappa SwamiYou’re the supreme power ‘Parashakti’ and Buddha, Lord Ayyappa.
Vishnuvum Nee Shivanum Nee Sree Murukanum NeeYou’re Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Lord Murugan.
Parashakthiyum Nee Budhanum Nee Ayyappa SwamiYou’re the divine ‘Parashakti’ and the enlightened Buddha, Lord Ayyappa.
Kaalavum Nee Prakruthiyum NeeYou’re time itself and you’re nature too,
Kaaranavum Nee Ennum KaatharulukYou’re the ultimate cause; protect me forever.
Varamaruluk Kai VanangunnenGrant me your blessings as I bow before you.
Ayyappa Swami Abhayam Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa.
Thedi Varum Kannukalil Odiyethum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ (master) comes running to the eyes that search for him.
Thiruvilakkin KathiroliyilWithin the radiant light of the sacred lamp,
Kudiyirikkum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ resides.
Ayyappa Swami Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa.
Neetti Nilkkum Kaikalil Nee Nidhi TharilleWon’t you place a treasure in my outstretched hands?
Ente Veettiloru Kochanujanaai Koode VarilleWon’t you come to my home like a little brother?
Neetti Nilkkum Kaikalil Nee Nidhi TharilleCan’t you bestow your riches upon my open palms?
Ente Veettiloru Kochanujanaai Koode VarilleWon’t you walk with me as a younger brother in my house?
Attu Nottu Njangal VarumWe come to you after much longing and prayer,
Nin Thiru Nadayil EnnumTo your sacred presence, now and forever.
Kaatharuluk Varamaruluk Kai VanangunnenProtect us and grant us blessings as we bow to you.
Ayyappa Swami Abhayam Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, I seek refuge in you, Lord Ayyappa.
Thedi Varum Kannukalil Odiyethum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ (master) comes running to the eyes that are searching.
Thiruvilakkin KathiroliyilWithin the radiant light of the sacred lamp,
Kudiyirikkum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ resides.
Vadi Veezhum PoovukalilIn the flowers that wither and fall away,
Thuyilunarthum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ awakens the soul.
Velli Mani SreekovililIn the silver-belled ‘Sreekovil’ (sanctum sanctorum),
Vaanarululum SwamiThe Lord ‘Swami’ reigns in heaven.
Ayyappa Swami Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa.
Ayyappa Swami Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa.
Ayyappa Swami Ayyappa SwamiLord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa.
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Total surrender defines the Thedi Varum Kannukalil lyrics meaning. Yesudas articulates physical pilgrimage and cosmic recognition. Listeners find detailed devotion in the lyrics translation.