A great poem is required to have seven basic characteristics:
It must be an ornament to the world;
It must be rich in meaning;
It must instil knowledge and foster research;
It must contain expressions dealing with Ahopporul;
It must contain the five uripporul;
(The main aspects pertaining to five physio graphic elements mountain, desert, jungle, field and beach.)
It must contain the beauties of composition;
It must have easy mellifluous flow;
Thiruppavai is so called because of the refrain at the end of each of the thirty hymns. The refrain seeks the help of the divine Kathyayini for whom this nombu is performed for securing a good husband.
Thiruppavai occupies a very honoured place in the devotional literature of India. It provides pure enjoyment to simple folk, at the same time it is a treasure house of fundamental truth to scholars, philosophers and religious leaders. thiru means holy and sacred, pavai means a girl and also a vow taken by a girl.
At the time when Andal lived Krishnavataram was well known and that the Gopikas were able to attain the Lord through their devotion. she therefore must have thought to re enact the Katyayini Vratham which the Gopikas observed. The Katyayini Vratham was observed to secure abundant rains, for the well being of the country and also for young girls to obtain good husbands and a prosperous life. In totality the basics for good life and happy living.
Is it any wonder that Thiruppavai is gaining so much importance. one should not be surprised if December is renamed Tirruppavai. its the best time to be in Chennai. and we in chennai wish that all the twelve months should be like this one starting tomorrow. what it has already started 15 days ago as there are no slots to accommodate every one who want to be an active part of this music month. its the craziest time of the year but the best ever.
It must be an ornament to the world;
It must be rich in meaning;
It must instil knowledge and foster research;
It must contain expressions dealing with Ahopporul;
It must contain the five uripporul;
(The main aspects pertaining to five physio graphic elements mountain, desert, jungle, field and beach.)
It must contain the beauties of composition;
It must have easy mellifluous flow;
Thiruppavai is so called because of the refrain at the end of each of the thirty hymns. The refrain seeks the help of the divine Kathyayini for whom this nombu is performed for securing a good husband.
Thiruppavai occupies a very honoured place in the devotional literature of India. It provides pure enjoyment to simple folk, at the same time it is a treasure house of fundamental truth to scholars, philosophers and religious leaders. thiru means holy and sacred, pavai means a girl and also a vow taken by a girl.
At the time when Andal lived Krishnavataram was well known and that the Gopikas were able to attain the Lord through their devotion. she therefore must have thought to re enact the Katyayini Vratham which the Gopikas observed. The Katyayini Vratham was observed to secure abundant rains, for the well being of the country and also for young girls to obtain good husbands and a prosperous life. In totality the basics for good life and happy living.
Is it any wonder that Thiruppavai is gaining so much importance. one should not be surprised if December is renamed Tirruppavai. its the best time to be in Chennai. and we in chennai wish that all the twelve months should be like this one starting tomorrow. what it has already started 15 days ago as there are no slots to accommodate every one who want to be an active part of this music month. its the craziest time of the year but the best ever.
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