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Sri
Salutation
to Sri Nammalwar
Salutation to Srimat Ramanuja
Salutation to Srimat Vedanta Desika
Salutation to Srimatyai Andal
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In this hymn the THEME OF TIRUPPAVAI is
brought out in a
nutshell and by veneration Parasara Bhattar takes refuge in Goda.
Sri Parasara Bhattar was the
Chief priest of the grand temple of Srirangam. Due to escalating enmity
with the king, he left the place and was residing at Tirukkottiyur.
He was in all sadness due to the
separation and deprivation of the daily rituals to Sri Ranganatha. To
ward off this melancholy, his disciple Nanjiur requested him to compose
hymns to extol Andal.
Parasara Bhattar felicitates Andal in
one poem given here and eleven other Alwars in another poem.
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To That
Krishna who enjoys the bliss of sleep
On the lofty, hillocky breast
of Nila,
Oh! Goda thou had offered floral garland
After adorning thy own tresses
foremost;
Bound forcefully and enjoyed Him;
Had awakened the lion in Him;
Enticed and
imparted to thy dependence;
The fact indicated in the vast Hymns of Vedas and Upanishads;
Unto thee I offer my felicitation again
and again.
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Andal of
Puthur abound with swan in field
Had rendered many beautiful musical lyrics of
Tiruppavai;
Had offered floral garland
to Ranga,
Having worn foremost in her
tresses;
Her you extol.
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Oh!
Glittering creeping plant! Adorned many a bangle;
Thou had offered Him flower after adorning thyself;
Thou art capable of composing the ancient hymn and
bless us;
Thou had prayed to achieve
Vengada; favour us to serve Him;
Bless
us, we may not transgress (His utterings).
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The town
where Godai was born where Govindan lives,
Where gem bedecked palace
appears
Where good devotees live adhered deep
To equitous life; chanted are
the four vedas;
That
town is Villiputhur Vedakkone's town.
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(Tiruppavai)
Shall terminate the atrocities;
Guide us to the foot of the Supremo;
Is a seed for the entire Vedas;
It is annoyance, the earth to bear with
Human folk not acquainted with
Godai Tamil-- five into five plus five.
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