Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram - 25 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal describes the celebrated birth of Lord Krishna as the son of Devaki & Vasudeva and transformed himself as the son of Yasodha & Nandagopa within a few hours of day break in order to protect the new born from the clutches of Kamsa who was alarmed at the birth of the eighth child that would take his life away and mercilessly killed the seven children of Devaki & Vasudeva.  Moreover, Kamsa’s fear for life provoked him to assign as many demons to kill the divine child of Yasodha always remained a terror of life to Kamsa.  Sri Andal and the young maidens arrived in the early hours of dawn reveals their purpose of the rituals to attain Him, the consort of Sri Mahalakshmi and it would eradicate all the grief and bestow with eternal bliss.

Oruthi Makanai Piranthu Or Iravil

Oruthi Makanai Olithu Valara

Tharikkilan Aagi Than Theengu Ninaindha

Karuthai Pizhaippithu Kanchan Vayitril

Neruppena Nindra Nedumale ! Unnai

Aruthiththu Vanthom Parai Tharudhiyagil

Thiruththakka  Selvamum Sevakamum Yampadi

Varuthamum Theerndhu Makizhthelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram – 24 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal’s salutation to the various magnificent incarnations of Lord Vishnu as Lord Vamana/Trivikrama , a dwarf preceded to the sacrificial fire arena of King Mahabali and measured the three  worlds with His tiny footsteps,  Lord Rama who vanquished the demon King Ravana of Lanka and reinstated the righteousness, Lord Krishna who defeated  Shakatasura/demon appeared in the form of wheel of a cart with His horrifying kick and the celebrated form of Lord Krishna as Govardhana who lifted the mighty mount Govardhan effortlessly on his little finger, incessantly for seven days to protect the entire Ayarpadi from the heavy downpour.  Sri Andal praises the glories of Lord Krishna who holds the spear to protect His cattle and staunch devotees from peril.  Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn reveals their purpose of singing and praising the glories of Lord and earnestly request to shower His benevolence.

Andru Ivvulakam Alandhai  Adi Potri

Sendrangu Then Ilangai Settrai  Thiral Potri

Pondra Chakatam Udaithai Pukazh Potri

Kandru Kunilaverindhai Kazhal Potri

Kundru Kudaiyai Yeduthai Gunam Potri

Vendru Pakai Kedukkum Ninkaiyyil Vel Potri

Yendrendrum Un Sevagame Yethiparai Kolvan

Indru Yam Vanthom Irangelor Empavi

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram - 23 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal describes the grandeur of Lord Krishna and prays to wake up, who is fast asleep in his luxurious couch, compares to the stateliness of Lord to a lion took shelter in the depth of a mountain cave in order to protect from the downpour, after a while it stretched out its massive body and gave out a frightening roar, stir up and quivering its mane and meticulously observes its surroundings.  Sri Andal requests Lord Krishna to rise from His slumber and take up the magnificent throne in the grand hall and listen to to our prayers.

Mari Malai Muzhainchil Manni Kidanthurangum

Seeriya Singam Arivuttru Theevizhithu

Verimayir  Ponga Eppadum Peyarndhudhari

Moori Nimarndhu Muzhangi Purappattu

Podharuma Pole Ni Poovai Poovanna Un

Koyil Nindru Ingane Pondharuli Koppudaiya

Seeriya Singasanathu Irundhu Yam Vandha

Kariyam Araindhu Arulelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram -22 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal emphasize the essence of surrender to Lord Krishna, who was worshipped by the Emperors who lost their glories; massive wealth and enormous pride in course of time capitulate to the lotus feet of Lord Krishna with a great feeling of final place of protection.  Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn earnestly prays to Lord Krishna who has beautiful eyes resembles the lotus bud, bloom into flower and grace His divine glance upon them.   Sri Andal praises Lord’s one has the coolness of Moon which has the eagerness to show mercy upon the righteous and the other eye has the blaze of Sun to turn the vicious into ashes, the single glance of the Supreme Lord would cures all the incurables and freed from the grief and miseries.

Anganma Nyalathu Arasar Abhimana

Pangamai Vanthu Nin Palli Kattir Keezhey

Sangam Iruppar Pol Vandhu Thalaipeithom

Kingini Vai Seitha Thamarai Poo Pole

Senganchiru Chiridhe Yemmel Vizhiyavo

Thingalum Adityanum Yezhundar Pol

Amkan Irandum Kondu Yengal Mel Nokkuthiyel

Yengalmel Sapam Yizhindelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

275 Thevara Shivasthalam !! Thirukayilayam Thiru Kailayanathar !!

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirukayilayam/ Thirunodithanmalai/Mount Kailash/The Precious Mountain in Tibet is one of the Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in the highest peak of Himalayas, Manasarovar Lake, Tibet, Chaina.  This peak is the manifestation of Moun Meru/Sumeru, the center point or the axis of the Universe, the tip in which the entire cosmos spins around.

 

Mount Kailash is the marvelous and most powerful place on Earth for the spiritual seekers, so it is one of the most significant pilgrim places for Hindus and other religions, visit to this holy Abode of Lord Shiva would provide highly meritorious rewards.  It is believed that the visit to this sacred abode of Lord Shiva is capable to eradicate all the sins committed and holy dip in the icy blue waters of Lake Manasarovar located at the base of Mount Kailash removes the sins committed in the innumerable births of an individual.

 

 

Presiding deity – Thiru Kailayanathar/Lord Mahadev with his consort Goddess Sri Parvati

 

 

Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Sundarar, Nakkeerar, Cheraman Peruman

 

Theertham – Manasarovar

Significances:

Thirunodithanmalai Mount Kailash is the Abode of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinities who perform the function as destroyer (Nodithal), hence this sacred place has got the name Thirunodithanmalai is unapproachable for the deities to worship.   

 

 

 

Thiru Sundaramurthi Nayanar & Thirunavukkarasar sung praising the glories of Lord Kailayanathar in his compositions. 

 

The demon King Ravana, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva struggled to seize the Mount Kailash and got trampled beneath the mountain due to the single squash of Lord’s thumb of foot.  Shortly Ravana realized his folly, worshipped Lord Shiva and attained innumerable boons.

 

Thirunavukkarasar, one of the prominent Shivaite saint arrived at Mount Kailash with an earnest desire to witness the enthralling form of Lord Shiva with his consort Goddess Sri Parvati.  Thirunavukkarasar remained motionless with severe wounds due to arduous journey followed by poor health and old age.  The compassionate Lord appeared before Thirunavukkarasar and instructed him to have holy dip in the pond situated here that would take him to Thiruvaiyaru and provide the visual of Lord Shiva at Thiruvaiyaru, one of the Thevara Shivasthalam located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

 

Thiru Sundaramurthi Nayanar and Thiru Cheraman Peruman Nayanar, famous Shivaite saints reached the Abode of Lord Shiva on celestial vehicles Airavatha and horse respectively and the compassionate Lord transformed them as part of Ganas of Lord.

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram – 21 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal praises the compassion, humility and forbearance of Lord Krishna who is the protector of His devotees and requests Him to wake up.  The cattle under the custodian of Lord Krishna in Ayarpadi showers gallons and gallons of milk out of love and affection and its overflowing.  The supreme Lord Krishna shines like brightest light on Earth.   The opponents of devotees of Lord Krishna get attracted to the benevolence of Lord and surrender to His feet.  Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn passionately reveal their purpose of visit to sing praising the glories of lotus feet of Lord Krishna.

Yetra Kalangal Yedhir Pongi Meedhalippa

Mattradhe Pal Soriyum Vallal Perum Pasukkal

Atra Padaithan Magane Arivurai

Utram Udaiyai Periyai Ulakinil

Thotrramai Nindra Sudare Thuyil Yezhai

Mattrar Unakku Vali Tholaindhu Un Vasar Kan

Attradhu Vandhu Un Adi Paniyuma Pole

Pottriyam Vandhom Pukazhdhelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram – 20 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn praise the glories of the supreme Lord Krishna who is the protector of deities and worshipped by the thirty three crores of deities such as Ashta Vasukkal, Eleven Rudras, Twelve Adityas and two Ashwini Kumaras and earnestly prays to wake up.  Sri Andal requests the supreme Lord Krishna, the Protector of Pandavas from every possible danger and punishes the unscrupulous to wake up.  Sri Andal praises the incomparable beauty and marvelous features of Nappinnai, consort of Lord Krishna and requests Him to wake up, bring all those materials required like fan, mirror etc… for ablutions and join us along with Lord Krishna to have ritual bath.

Muppathu Moovar Amarakku Mun Sendru

Kappam Thavirkkum Kaliye Thuyil Yezhai

Seppam Udaiyai Thiral Udaiyai Settrarkku

Veppam Kodukkum Vimala Thuyil Yezhai

Seppena Menmulai Chevvai Siru Marungal

Nappinnai Nangai Thiruve Thuyil Yezhai

Ukkamum Thattoliyum Thanthu Un Manalanai

Ippodhe Yemmai Neerattelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram – 19 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn to wake up Lord Krishna witnesses the brilliance of earthen lamps, the beautiful couch decorated with luxurious cushions was occupied by Lord Krishna with his consort Nappinnai who’s long beautiful plait of hair bears the fresh alluring flowers which spread fragrances all over the place and her striking eyes adorned with collieries are capable to captivate the entire attention of Lord Krishna, never tolerate the pain of separation from Lord Krishna.  Sri Andal earnestly prays not to ignore their pleas and their desire to wake up Lord Krishna.

Kuthu Villakeriya Kottukal  Kattil Mel

Meththendra Pancha Shayanathin Mel Yeri

Koththalar Poonguzhal Nappinnai Kongaimel

Vaithu Kidantha  Malar Marpa Vai Thiravai

Maithadan Kanninai Ni Un Manalanai

Yethanai Podhum Thuyilezha Ottai Kan

Yethanaiyelum Pirivu Atragillayal

Thathuvam Andru Thakavelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram – 18 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn in the Palace of Nandagopa awaken Nappinnai, daughter in-law of Nandagopa and consort of Lord Krishna.  Sri Andal describes the strong arms and physical strength of Nandagopa as equivalent to an elephant.  Sri Andal requests Nappinnai to wake up and enlightens Nappinnai who has long plait of beautiful hair which diffuses the intense fragrances, about the rooster’s cries on the arrival of day break and the chirping of cuckoos settled in the jasmine shrubs.   Sri Andal reveals their intention to sing praising the glories of Lord Krishna and requests to open the door to Nappinnai whose hands has close resemblances to lotus due to the intimate association with Lord Krishna and with all those clattering noises of bangles in her hand.

Undhu Madha Kalitran Odadha Thol Valiyan

Nandagopan Marumakale Nappinnai

Kandham Kamazhum Kuzhali Kadai Thiravai

Vandhu Yengum Kozhi  Azhaithanakan Madhavi

Panthalmel Pal Kal Kuyilinangal Koovina Kan

Pantharvirali Un Maithunan Peyar Pada

Chenthamarai Kaiyyal Seerar Valai Olippa

Vanthu Thiravai Magizhdhelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Andal Thiruppavai !! Pasuram - 17 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn in the Palace of Nandagopa with an intention to wake up Nandagopa who copiously offers food, clothes and water as charity to his subjects during the times of severe drought and Yasodha who relentlessly serves the entire womenfolk of Ayarpai and alleviate Krishna as Trivikrama who measured the three worlds with his tiny feet their difficulties.  Sri Andal fervently praise the incarnation of Lord and prays Him to wake up.   Sri Andal requests to Baladheva, the elder brother of Lord Krishna who brought prosperity and enormous auspiciousness as Sangharshana by birth is immersed in the service of His younger brother Lord Krishna to wake up.

Ambarame Thannire Sore Aram Seyyum

Emperuman Nandagopala Yezhunthirai

Kombanarkkellam Kozhundhe Kula Vilakke

Emperumatti Yasodhai Arivurai

Ambaram Oodaruthu Ongi Ulakalantha

Umbar Komane Urangadhu Yezhundhirai

Sempor Kazhaladi Chelva Baladheva

Umbiyum Neeyum Urangelor Empavai

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Saphala Ekadashi on 28th December, 2013 !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please follow the link below to read the glories of Saphala Ekadashi:

 

 

 

 

 

http://indiatempletour.blogspot.ae/2010/12/saphala-ekadashi-on-31st-december-2010.html

 

 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Rama Thiruppalliyezhuchi by Lord Anjaneya !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jaya Jaya Ram

 

Devanu Kulava Devi Kousalyai Bala

Dasaratha Ramane Yezhunthirum (1)

Avalodu Azhaithitta Koushikan Velviyai

Anbudan Kathavane Yezhunthirum (2)

Villodithu Mithilai Venthen Pen Seethayai

Vivaham Seithone Yezhunthirum (3)

Attahasamai Vantha Parasuramanai Jeyiththu

Ayodhi Vantha Thuraye Yezhunthirum (4)

Thattamal Thanthai Mozhi Pisakamal Thambi,

Seethayudan Dandakaranyam Vanthavare Yezhunthirum (5)

Chitham Makizhvudan Guhanar Thozhamai Kondu

Chitrakoodam Vanthavare Yezhunthirum (6)

Pakthiyudan Azhaitha Bharatharkku Makizhvudan

Padhukai Alithone Yezhunthirum (7)

Moorkkan Viradhanai Kondravane ! Shoorpanakhai

Mookkai Aruthavare Yezhunthirum (8)

Jadayuvukkum, Sabarikkum Moksham Alithuvittu

Adiyene Yethirkondavare Yezhunthirum (9)

Sugreevanidam Narppukondu Mamarangalai Thulaitha

Kodhandaramarey Yezhunthirum (10)

Valiyai Vadham Seithu Dasanai Thoothuvitta

Karunya Raghava Yezhunthirum (11)

Arakkar Vibhishanarukku Abhayam Kodutha Kadal

Thunaiyal Akkarai Sendravare Yezhunthirum (12)

Vamsathudane Ilankai Yerithu Ravananai

Avan Vamsathodu Azhithavare Yezhunthirum (13)

Dasamukhanai Vathaithu Devi Janakiyudan

Thiruvullam Makizhnthone Yezhunthirum (14)

Thisai Yengum Pukazhave Pushpa Ratham Yeriya Thiruvai

Ayodhi Vanthavare Yezhunthirum (15)

Ulakam Pukazh Bharathan Manamikka Makizhthitta

Makudabhishekam Yettru Kondavare Yezhunthirum (16)

Unarul Pera Adiyenum Sitapiratti Uthavi

Arulavendum Yezhunthirum (17)

Sangeetha Ramane, Janaki Nesane, Sri Paranthamane

Janakanin Marukare Yezhunthirum (18)

Athma Ramane, Kalyana Ramane, Pattabhishekam

Kana Arula Vendum Yezhunthirum (19)

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!