Question 1

Opening Verses

Jaya Jaya Guru Devaa
Jaya Jaya Guru Naadhaa
Jaya Jaya Kodeeshwaraa
Jaya Jaya Sarveshwaraa

Question 2

Verse 1

Anbu Thaayum neer emakku
Arivu thandhaiyum neer emakku

Answer

You are a mother to us when it comes to showing love
and also guide us as a father with wisdom you possess.

Question 3

Verse 2

Gnana Guruvum neer emakku
Gnana Guruvum neer emakku
Meignana thaththuvam neer emakku
Meignana thaththuvam neer emakku

Answer

You are the Guru who bestows wisdom and dispels our darkness
in our minds.
You are the ultimate truth of spiritual wisdom,

Question 4

Verse 3

Naalum kolum nalam seiya vaendum
Naalum kizhamaiyum udhavida vaendum

Answer

Let the Ruling nine Planets guide us every day
Let every day be helpful to us with your grace

Question 5

Verse 4

Naalum vaazhvil valam pera vaendum
Valam pera Naayagan un arul vaendum

Answer

Let us experience well-being & prosperity every day
To experience that well-being & prosperity, it can't happen without your blessings & grace.

Question 6

Verse 5

Illaamai illaadhu vaazhndhida vaendum
Pagaimaigal illaadha uravugal vaendum

Answer

Please bless us with a life free of wanting and poverty.
Please bless me to lead a life without enmity.

Question 7

Verse 6

Nagai mugathodu pazhagida vaendum
Iraivaa un arul niraindhida vaendum

Answer

With your blessings, we should have a cordial relationship with everyone, having pleasantness inside our soul.
Dear Kodi (God- in this context is referred to as Kodi, may your grace fill our life).
Note: God is addressed as ‘Iraivaa’ in Tamil

Question 8

Opening Verses

Varuvaai varuvaai Kodeesa
Vandharul purivaai Kodeesa
Anudhinam varuvaai Kodeesa
Anugraham seivaai Kodeesa (Varuvaai)

Answer

We are calling you to come, O Kodi,
Come and show our grace.
You are so compassionate that you are there with us every day,
When you are there, keep blessing us with your grace.

Question 9

Verse 1

Saranam adaindhom Kodeesa
Sowbaagiyam arulvaai Kodeesa
Varam alitharulvaai Kodeesa
Arulmazhai pozhivaai Kodeesa
Varam alitharulvaai Kodeesa
Arulmazhai pozhivaai Kodeesa (Varuvaai)

Answer

We surrendered ourselves to you,
Kindly be compassionate and bless us with prosperity.
You are benevolent in granting boons to us
And let the rain of grace be showered upon us.

Question 10

Verse 2

Paadi panindhom Kodeesa
Bhaktharai kaappaai Kodeesa
Koodi thudhikkindrom Kodeesa
Kuraigalai theerppaai Kodeesa
Koodi thudhikkindrom Kodeesa
Kuraigalai theerppaai Kodeesa (Varuvaai)

Answer

We bow down to you by singing your praise.
You are our protector against all the evil in the world.
We all pray together to seek your blessings.
Kindly remove our flaws and make us complete.

Question 11

Verse 3

Un thiruvadi nizhalai thaedi vandhom
Un thirusannadhi mun koodi nindrom
Un thirupugazh thannai paadugindrom
Un thiruvadi naadi panigindrom

Answer

Where else would we go to search for solace other than falling at your feet?
We get joy by singing your divine praises at your shrine.
We submit our selves with devotion by falling at your holy feet.

Question 12

Closing Lines

Varuvaai Kodeesa
Vandharul purivaai Kodeesa
Anudhinam varuvaai Kodeesa
Anugraham seivaai Kodeesa ……....………(Medium Tempo)
Anugraham seivaai Kodeesa ……………….(Slow Tempo)
Anugraham seivaai Kodeesa .......………….(Slower Tempo)

Question 13

Opening Lines

Kodi kodi Kodeeshwaraa
Engal kuraigal theerkkum Kodeeshwaraa
Naadi naadi naadi vandhom
Nalan anaithum Navindriduvaai (Kodi kodi)

Answer

O Kodeeshwara, Lord of infinite grace
You remove all our flaws and shortcomings,
We came desperately seeking you.
Let all goodness in our life flow through your divine grace.

Question 14

Verse 1

Vinnum mannum nirainthirukkum
Viyappaana paramporulae
Kan imaipol emmai kaakkum
Karunai kadal neer allavo

Answer

We are spellbound by witnessing your upreme being filling both the sky and the earth (refers to Viswaroopam Darshan of Lord Krishna to Arjuna in Mahabarata)
Your protection is as secure as the eyelids that protects the eyes.
And who else other than you can be the ocean of compassion.

Question 15

Verse 2

Padha malar mael pattru vaiththom
Ungal Padha malar mael pattru vaiththom
Brahmaanda jothi neeraey
Agam pugundhu emmai kaakkum
Andha annaamalai neer allavo

Answer

We pour our love and our deep bond to your holy feet,
You are the towering infinite divine light,
You protect my soul by permeating inside me
Like Lord Annamalai - The Divine Light of fire in Thiruvannamalai

Question 16

Verse 3

Kuraivilla vaazhvalikkum
Engal Kula Guruvum neer allavo
Guna kundraai vilangum umakku
Guru Dhatchanai enna seivom

Answer

You grant a life that misses nothing.
You are the guru of our clan. (family deity)
You are the one who shines like a mountain of virtues,
What can we offer you for everything you do to us, our beloved Guru?

Question 17

Closing Lines

Kuraivilla vaazhvalikkum
Engal Kula Guruvum neer allavo
Guna kundraai vilangum umakku
Guru Dhatchanai enna seivom

Question 18

Opening Lines

Jaya Gurunaadha Eeshwaraa
Jaya Gurudeva Kodeeshwaraa

Answer

You grant a life that misses nothing.
You are the guru of our clan. (family deity)
You are the one who shines like a mountain of virtues,
What can we offer you for everything you do to us, our beloved Guru?

Question 19

Verse 1

Karunai kadalae Eeshwaraa
Kaarunya moorthiyae Kodeeshwaraa
Karpaga tharuvae Eeshwaraa
Kaaththarul purivaai Kodeeshwaraa
Karpaga Tharuvae Eeshwaraa
Kaaththarul purivaai Kodeeshwaraa

Answer

You are the supreme being with the ocean of compassion,
No one else can be kinder than you
You are the benevolent one who grants wishes like the Kalpavriskha Tree (Wish-Fulfilling tree in Heaven)
Please bless us and protect us with your divine grace.

Question 20

Verse 2

Piravipini arukkum Eeshwaraa
Paramporul neeyae Kodeeshwaraa
Inainthittom nin padham Eeshwaraa
Ini enna thunbam Kodeeshwaraa
Inainthittom nin padham Eeshwaraa
Ini enna thunbam Kodeeshwaraa (Jaya Guru)

Answer

You break our cycle of birth and death
You are the one and only supreme one!
Once we have surrendered at your divine feet,
Why will we have sorrows henceforth

Question 21

Verse 3

Thaththuva porulae Eeshwaraa
Thanjam Adaindhom Kodeeshwaraa
Thavathiru seelanae Eeshwaraa
Thabovana Thathavae Kodeeshwaraa
Thavathiru seelanae Eeshwaraa
Thabovana Thathavae Kodeeshwaraa

Answer

The supreme one who is the essence of all philosophy and truth,
In a helpless state, we sought solace at your divine feet.
You are a disciplined ascetic who cannot be seen even after an intense penance.
You are our beloved Thatha of Thabovanam ( Kodi Thatha w ho is residing in Thabovnam Temple in Chennai upon his own wish)

Question 22

Closing Lines

Jaya Gurunaadhaa Eeshwaraa
Jaya Gurudevaa Kodeeshwaraa ..................(Medium Tempo)
Jaya Gurudevaa Kodeeshwaraa ..................(Slow Tempo)
Jaya Gurudevaa Kodeeshwaraa ..................(Slower Tempo)

Question 23

Opening Lines

Iraivaa Iraivaa Kodeeshwaraa
Engal idhayaththin idhayaththin Kodeeshwaraa
Iraivaa Iraivaa Kodeeshwaraa
Engal idhayaththin idhayaththin Kodeeshwaraa
Paramporulae, Paramporulae Kodeeshwaraa .......(2)
Puravipaalayathin paalayathin Kodeeshwaraa
Nam Perungudiyin Thabovanathin Kodeeshwaraa

Answer

Oh my Almighty, Kodeeshwara
You have graci0osly accepted to live inside our hearts
Oh my Almighty, Kodeeshwara
You are the supreme being amongst all, Kodeeswhara.
The Supreme one who resides in Puravipalayam
Is also the one who resides in Thabovanam Perungudi too.

Question 24

Verse 1

Un kovil vaasal thaedi vandhomaiyyaa
Ellaam un seyalae endrunarndhom Kodeeshwaraa, Naangal
Un kovil vaasal thaedi vandhomaiyyaa
Ellaam un seyalae endrunarndhom Kodeeshwaraa
Un kovil vandhadaindha naal mudhalaai
Vaazhvil oru kuraiyum illai aiyaa Kodeeshwaraa, Yengal
Vaazhvil oru kuraiyum illai aiyaa Kodeeshwaraa

Answer

In a state of absolute surrender, we came to your temple,
Only to realise that whatever happens is upon your will and blessings,
Upon realisation, we surrendered ourselves at your sacred shrine.
From that moment, our lives have been without any worries or problems.

Question 25

Verse 2

Thaayanbin thaayagamae Kodeeshwaraa
Thaayin dhayavaana thaththuvamae Kodeeshwaraa, Yengal
Thaayanbin thaayagamae Kodeeshwaraa
Thaayin dhayavaana thaththuvamae Kodeeshwaraa
Noi nodigal illaamal Kodeeshwaraa
Engalai nooraandu vaazhavaippaai Kodeeshwaraa
Engalai nooraandu vaazhavaippaai Kodeeshwaraa

Answer

Your love is the abode of motherhood for us.
Every action of yours expresses the compassion of a loving mother.
Keep us hale and healthy for a long and healthy life.

Question 26

Verse 3

Selvam kalvi veeram tharum Kodeeshwaraa,
Vaazhvil siddhayoga amirthayoga Kodeeshwaraa
Selvam kalvi veeram tharum Kodeeshwaraa
Yengal Vaazhvil siddhayoga amirthayoga Kodeeshwaraa
Pancha bhoodha padigalinmael Kodeeshwaraa
Nallabadi aatchi purigindraai Kodeeshwaraa
Nallabadi aatchi purigindraai Kodeeshwaraa

Answer

Wealth, Bravery & Education are given to us because of your benevolence.
Let life be blessed with all auspicious times and moments, ruled by the planetary cycles that govern human life.
You stood in the five steps located at the terrace of Puravipalayam palace, known as Pancha Bhutha Padi. ( Steps of Five Elements)
You run your divine kingdom with absolute grace.

Question 27

Closing Lines

Iraivaa Iraivaa Kodeeshwaraa
Engal idhayaththin idhayaththin Kodeeshwaraa
Iraivaa Iraivaa Kodeeshwaraa
Engal idhayaththin idhayaththin Kodeeshwaraa
Paramporulae, Paramporulae Kodeeshwaraa .......(2)
Puravipaalayathin paalayathin Kodeeshwaraa
Nam Perungudiyin Thabovanathin Kodeeshwaraa

Question 28

Opening Lines

Ullathil Unmayium urugidum thanmaiyum
Unnarthidum Sarvesaa, eesa !
Unnarul Kodeesa… Ellam Unnarul Kodeesa

Answer

Our hearts filled with truthfulness are melting in compassion
You made us realise the immense value of being truthful
This revelation in life couldn't have happened without your blessings and grace.

Question 29

Verse 1

Thaayaai, Thandhaiyumaai, Thambiyum, Annanumaai,
Neeye Vandhaai Ayya, eesaa
Uravugal Thandhaai Ayya
Ullathil Nindraai Ayya

Answer

Oh, my beloved guru, I see you inside every person in my life. It's you who has come into my life as a mother, a father, a younger brother.
All these relationships and bonds are blessings from you
Despite giving all these, it's you who stood eternally in my heart, O supreme one.

Question 30

Verse 2

Andralai Kadal Thannil
Dhanushkodi Karai Thannil
Thavakolam Tharithaai Ayaa… Eesaa
Tharaniyai Kaathai ayya… Eesaa
Innarul Saerthaai Ayya

Answer

In the ocean of stormy waves
On the shores of Dhanushkodi
You stood there in penance with your towering presence,
O Supreme one. Eesaa
You protected the world from a catastrophe, O Supreme one … Eesaa
It's your blessings that saves us , O Supreme one

Question 31

Verse 3

Maanida Pirapeduthom
Mannavan un pani seyya
Maathavom seidhom ayya … Eesaa
Maranathai Vendrom Ayya… Eesaa
Mangalam Saerthaai Ayya
Vaazvhil Manglam Saerthaai Ayya

Answer

This birth given to us is to serve you, and it is a boon for the penance
of many lifetimes.
It’s a great honour to serve you, oh my beloved king.
We attain immortality by serving you.
And you benevolently bless us with auspiciousness in our lives.

Question 32

Opening Lines

Om Jai Sree Kodi harae
Swami Kodi Baba harae
Bhakta janangalai kaathidum ............(2)
Puravi Maheshwaraa
Om Jai Sree Kodi harae

Answer

Praise and victory to Kodi
O’ ruler of Puravipalayam, you are the protector and divine shelter for the devotees.

Question 33

Verse 1

Ponmudi Swaamiyena
Thirupeyar konda Sadhguruvae
Arulpeyar konda Sadhguruvae
Anbu karangalaal engalai ……(2)
Kaathidum Aandavanae
Om Jai Sree Kodi harae

Answer

O divine Sadhguru, with a holy name Ponmudi and wide-open hands, you welcome everyone and compassionately protect all of us.

Question 34

Verse 2

Annaiyum, thandhaiyum, guruvum, deivamum
Anaithum Kodi neeyae
Swami anathema Kodi neeyae
Munvinai theertharul naathanae ……………..……........(2)
Mukthi tharum Deva
Om Jai Sree Kodi harae

Answer

You are my Mother, father, teacher, god and everyone else who matters in my life, oh my dear Kodi Swami
You graciously remove our karma of past lifetimes and grant us spiritual liberation.

Question 35

Verse 3

Paramporul vadivaana
Engal Jagathguru Kodeeshwaraa ………………………(2)
Jagam ellam vaedham olikkavae
Anbum Dharmamum thazhaikkavae
Endrum arul purivaai
Om Jai Sree Kodi harae

Answer

You are the supreme being and guru of the universe.
Please make the entire world reverberate with the Vedas.
Please ensure that Compassion and righteousness flourish in the world,
Kindly keep showering your blessings on us every day.

Question 36

Verse 4

Engum paripooranamae Deva
Undhan aasiyudan Thaathaa
Undhan aasiyudan
Mangala Aarathi yaerpaai ….(2)
Engal Gurunaathaa
Om Jai Sree Kodi harae

Answer

You are the complete one whose presence I can feel everywhere, oh my King.
Graciously, kindly accept this auspicious Aarthi (Offering of Light), our beloved master.

Question 37

Closing Lines

Narayana Narayana Om Kodi
Narayana Narayana Om
Narayana Narayana Om Kodi
Narayana Narayana Om Kodi
Narayana Narayana Om

Question 38

Verse

Podhum endra manamum vaendum
Poruththirundhu paarka vaendum
Pongi varum thollaiyodu
Poraadi vella vaendum
Kodi endhan thunaiyodu vaazhavaendum
(Idhu Kodiyin kural)

Answer

I humbly ask you to give me the happiness of having a contended heart.
I pray to you to provide me with the patience to wait and watch every moment in my life.
When the troubles in life come like monstrous waves,
I pray that you give me the strength to rise above the waves of problems and succeed.
I pray that you will always be with me in my life, guiding me throughout

This is the voice of Kodi.

Question 39

Verse

Puzhuvaai pirakinum Kodiye
Unnadi En Manathey Vazhuvaadhu Irukka vendum

Answer

Even if I am born as a worm, please grant me the boon to ensure I don’t forget you even for a moment in my life.

Question 40

Verse

Nin paadham pattri kondaen
En paavam karaithidaiyaa

Answer

I have surrendered at your feet.
Please dissolve my sins.

Question 41

Verse

Sathguruvai nambinaal sagalamum nadakkum

Answer

If you trust Sadguru, everything in its entirety will happen for you.