by Damodara Rao Dasu

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rAvE himagiri (swarajati) -tODi - Adi

P rAvE himagiri kumAri kanchi kAmAkshi vara
dA manavi vinavamma Subhamimma mAyamma ||
Oh Kanchi Kamakshi the daughter of Himalayas, you are bestower of boons. Oh Mother, please listen to my prayers and confer auspiciousness.
1,2 natajana paripAlinivanuchu nammitini sadA brOva ||
madamatta mahisha dAnava mardani vetadeerchave duramuganu ||
I sincerely believe that you are protector of devotees.
You subdued the pride of arrogant demon Mahisha. Please dispel my agony quickly.
3,4 kAmapAlini neevE gatiyani kOriti koniyADiti vEDiti ||
kAmitArdha phaladAyaki yanETi birudeemahilO neekE tagu ||
You are protector of Manmadha. So I extolled you only and begged.
You truly deserve your title that you are bestower of boons.
5,6 kamalamukhi daragaLa ghana neela kachabhAra mruga vilOchana maNiradanA
gajagamanA madilO ninu sadA taluchukoni nee dhyAnamE talli
SyAmakrishNa vinu nA chintanu vEvEga deerchabhayameeyave kaLyANi ||
kanchi kAmAkshi nee pAdamE dikku ||
Your lotus-like face is charming. Your neck is slender. Your tresses are like black cloud. Your eyes are beautiful like the eyes of a doe. Your teeth shine like gems. Your gait resembles elephant walk. Oh Mother, I always keep you in my mind and meditate. Syamakrishna worships you. Please listen to my problems and free me from all worries. You are auspicious Kalyani.
Oh Goddess Kanchi Kamakshi, you are my sole refuge.