Monday, November 9, 2020

TVallavaz.

 Nammalvar went to Thirukkudandai but was not satisfied as he could not be one with the lord, thus he proceeded to Thiruvallava and hope at least there his wish would be fulfilled. due to the separation from Gan and not having attained salvation he became very weak and sad. He assumes the role of a Nayaki and expresses his disappointment and difficulties through these ten pasurams.The Nayaki reached the outskirts of Thiruvallaai. the thick groves filled with tender breeze sound emanating from the recitation of the Vedas mixing with the humming music of the beetles, the smog created by the holy performance of the rituals at Tiruvallaai only increased his pangs, his / her steps hastened to reach at the same time uttering words with which she wanted to impress the Lord that what he was dong to her was not fair and just. Her companions were trying to restrain her saying that it was nt proper on her part to behave like that. But the alwar as Parankusa nayaki says that he has only one objective that is to attain and become one with the Lord. that while she was on the outskirts of Thiruvallavai. commentators compare this situation with what a disciple of  Bhattar felt. That disciple was at Mysore. when he was consumed of a desirre to proceed to Srirangam and participate in the utsavams being celebrated in the holy town. as he reachedaplace called Thirukaramban thurai that is on the banks of Kaveri river. Srirangam being on the other side suddenly there was heave flood and he was forced to stay at Thirukaramban he could hear all the sounds connected with the celebrations of the festival at Srirangam. he was terrible upset.

Commentators say that the words expressed by Nammalvar through Parankusa Nayakis words reflect almost the same feelings as expressed by the disappointed disciple of Bhattar.

They also compare Nammalvars feelings with the manasaputras of Brahma,Sanaka, Sanandana maharishis once reached very near Swetha Deepam. Swetha deepan is said to be almst the end of this world hence close to Vaikunta. The vasis were able to see and hear all that happened at Vaikunta. No one other than the Swetha deepa vasis was allowed to stay in Swetha deepa.Therefore Sanaka and Sananda maharishis also had to stay on the outskirts of Swetha deepa, they could hear all the sounds and happenings of the vasis at swetha deepa. their ears could hear all that was happening but the eyes could not see the Lord. Just like Nammalwar felt so near yet so far.

The ten pasurams written By Nammalvar are a treat to recite and comprehend.


Bharata said "Perumal thanakku uriya mudi choodi naanum yenakku uriya mudi choodi murai thappamal vazhundal than mana varutham neengum"

Lakshmana said"Katham daasaradho bhoomow sayanae saha seethayaa"


manaenooku nalleer,

Thiruvallavazh uraiyum Konaarai adiyan adi kooduvadu yenru kolo.

whereThiruvallvaz uriyum Konar refers to Narayana Shabdam. 

adiyen humble servant refers to Pranava.

adi dooduvadu yenru kolo refers to the prayer top do kainkaryam and attain the Lord. 

so the simple sentence express the great Tattva expressed through the Astakshara mantra.

unless explained these inner meanings cannot be easily understood. the philosophy embeded is understood only on explanation.

the use of paadu nal veda oli, ulam sudar migu suridhiull.

maan kural kola piraan.

paavai nalleer.

mazhalai dhwani.

nal vinai yaal.

Naa neeraatru irukkai papa phalamirar naa neerundaai Thiru naamam solla vallo mae.

pirandae sirandar.

Seedhanaiyai thozhuvaar vinnulaavilum seeriyar.

to be continued.












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