Chowdappa Satakam -

Instead of addressing a god in the final line (the Makutam ), he addresses himself. The repetitive refrain at the end of his poems is "Kundavarapu Kavi Choudappa!"

(also known as Kavi Chowdappa), a 16th–17th century Telugu poet. He is unique in Telugu literature for popularizing Adhikshepa (satirical or blame-filled) poetry and is often labeled the "first obscene poet" (Boothu Kavi) for his unapologetic use of raw, colloquial language to critique social hypocrisy. chowdappa satakam

By stepping away from heavy Sanskritized Telugu and leaning into the raw, colloquial spoken language of the common people, Choudappa brought literature down from the ivory towers of royal courts to the streets. 🏛️ Literary Meter and Structure Instead of addressing a god in the final