for the Haridāsas absorbed in meditation on Śrī Purandara Viṭhala, lord of the lowly.
About Yāru Olidarēnu
Yāru Olidarēnu is a Kannada devaranama, composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Vishnu — a Devaranama. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: Kannada Wikisource.
Revered as the Pitāmaha (grandfather) of Carnatic music and a foremost Haridasa saint of Karnataka; a disciple of Vyāsatīrtha who composed a vast number of Kannada devaranamas under the signature "Purandara Viṭhala".
Yāru Olidarēnu is a Kannada devaranama (devotional hymn), composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Vishnu, of 13 verses. On Avabodhak every verse is shown with its English meaning, so you can understand the text line by line as you read.
How do I pronounce Yāru Olidarēnu correctly?
Avabodhak presents Yāru Olidarēnu in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada alongside IAST Roman transliteration that marks every long vowel (ā, ī, ū) and conjunct consonant. Reading the Devanagari text with the IAST line lets you follow the exact pronunciation syllable by syllable, and the guided practice mode replays it line by line.
What is the word-by-word meaning of Yāru Olidarēnu?
Avabodhak pairs each verse of Yāru Olidarēnu with its English meaning, and the practice view breaks lines into individual words — so you learn what each word means, not just the overall sense.
Who composed Yāru Olidarēnu?
Yāru Olidarēnu is attributed to Purandara Dāsa.
In which scripts can I read Yāru Olidarēnu?
Yāru Olidarēnu is available in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada on Avabodhak, each with English meaning and IAST transliteration.
Can I chant or practice Yāru Olidarēnu online?
Yes — Avabodhak offers a free reading view plus guided practice and word-puzzle modes to help you chant and memorise Yāru Olidarēnu.