Haridasa Sahitya — Vyasadasa

Kodu Bega Divyamathi

ಕೊಡು ಬೇಗ ದಿವ್ಯಮತಿ

Composer: Purandara Dasaru · Deity: Saraswati Devi · Genre: Prarthana / Shuddha Jnana

Kannada lyrics

ಕೊಡು ಬೇಗ ದಿವ್ಯಮತಿ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ | ಕೊಡು ಬೇಗ ದಿವ್ಯಮತಿ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ | ಕೊಡು ಬೇಗ ದಿವ್ಯಮತಿ ನಮ್ಮ ನುಡಿಗೆ ನಿನಗೆರಗುವೆ ಪದಾಂಬುಜಕೆ || Pallavi || ಮನದ ಕತ್ತಲೆ ಕಳೆದು ಜ್ಞಾನಜ್ಯೋತಿಯ ಬೆಳಗಿ | ಅನವರತ ಹರಿಕಥೆಗಳ ಕೇಳುವ ಭಾಗ್ಯವ || 1 || ದಾಸರೆಂದೆನಿಸಿಕೊಡು ದಾಸರ ದಾಸರ ದಾಸ | ಶ್ರೀಸುತ ಪ್ರಸನ್ನ ಪುರಂದರವಿಠಲನ ಧ್ಯಾನವ || 2 ||

Transliteration

Kodu Bega Divyamathi Saraswathi | Kodu Bega Divyamathi Saraswathi | Kodu Bega Divyamathi Namma Nudige Ninageraguve Padaambujake || Pallavi || Manada Kattale Kaledu Jnaanajyotiya Belagi | Anavaratha Harikathegala Keluva Bhaagyava || 1 || Daasarendenisikodu Daasara Daasara Daasa | Sreesuta Prasanna Purandaravithalana Dhyaanava || 2 ||

English meaning

Refrain (Pallavi): O Goddess Saraswathi! Bestow upon me divine wisdom and clear intellect immediately! I bow with absolute dedication to your lotus feet. Stanza 1: Dispel the deep darkness of my mind, ignite the bright light of core spiritual wisdom, and bless me with the fortune of endlessly listening to the divine plays of Lord Hari! Stanza 2: Make me a humble servant, the servant of the serva

Esoteric commentary

### **The Prayer for Divine Intellect (*Divya-Budhi*)** Purandara Dasaru highlights that any earthly knowledge, wealth, or status is utterly useless if one lacks the spiritual clarity to recognize God: * **Real vs. False Intellect**: Earthly smartness (*Laukika Buddhi*) often leads to arrogance and greed. Purandara Dasa begs for *Divyamathi* (transcendental wisdom) which enables constant devotio