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Ke boile mate pathaou, Ke boile mate ana re, Mana gunda gunda hauchi, Jebe sahi nahi tora pain re. odi odi odi utkalantha lyrics in english
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| Tamil Lyrics | English Transliteration | English Translation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ஓடிஓடி ஓடிஓடி உட்கலந்த ஜோதியை... | Odiodi Odiodi Utkalantha Jothiyai... | Running and running, running and running towards that deeply absorbed, yearning light... | | நாடிநாடி நாடிநாடி நாட்களும் கழிந்து போய்... | Naadinaadi Naadinaadi Natkalum Kazhinthu Poi... | Seeking and seeking, seeking and seeking, the days have all passed by... | | வாடிவாடி வாடிவாடி வாழ்ந்து போன மாந்தர்கள்... | Vaadivaadi Vaadivaadi Vaazhnthu Pona Manthargal... | Withering and withering, withering and withering, the mortals who have lived and gone... | | கோடிகோடி கோடிகோடி எண்ணிறந்த கோடியே... | Kodikodi Kodikodi Enniru Ntha Kodiye... | Crores and crores, crores and crores, countless millions indeed... | | Chorus : | | | ஓம் நமசிவாய ஓம் ஓம் நமசிவாய... | Om Namachivaya Om Om Namachivaya... | Om Namachivaya (I bow to Shiva), Om, Om Namachivaya... | This verse reflects the human condition: after lifetimes of searching for the divine light, people have grown weary and passed away, yet the search continues for eternity. | Odiodi Odiodi Utkalantha Jothiyai
For devotees, chanting this hymn is a way to quiet the mind's frantic running and turn inward. For music lovers, it is a powerful piece of art that beautifully captures the essence of Tamil spiritual heritage. Whether you are seeking a deeper understanding of Advaita philosophy or are simply drawn to its soul-stirring melody, this song offers a timeless message: the light you seek is already within you.
"Running and running, the light that is everywhere (pervading all), seeking and seeking, the days have passed. Withering and withering, the countless millions of human beings who have lived and died. Om Namashivaya."
Before we dive into the lyrics, it is crucial to understand the context. "Odi Odi Odi Utkalantha" (often spelled as "Odi Odi Odi Utkalantha" meaning "Oh, how I long for Utkala" ) rose to prominence as the signature song of the legendary Ollywood (Odia film industry) playback singer, .