PeriyAzhwAr Thirumozhi 4.2- Thirumaal irum chOlai- Sriya: Pathi residing place
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• April 9, 2003
SrI:
SrImathE Gopaladesika Mahadesikaya namah:
Dearest Srivaishnavas,
AzhwAr who explained beautifully about various avatars, had mentioned that
there are those who have seen such avtaara leelas of EmperumAn. But it was
all performed at sometime when we were not there (or we did not have that
jnAnam to enjoy Him). Now the same perumAL appears in various divya Desams.
AzhwAr starts enjoying these most divine Divya dEsams. Especially
ThirumallirunchOlai and Thirumalai are being taken up for enjoyment by
AzhwAr.
Thiru maal- Sriya: Pathi. irumchOlai- Sriya: Pathi residing place. So,
perhaps, all Divya Desams of His can be addressed also as
ThirumalirunchOlai. {I have not reproduced the transliteration of pAsurams-
in case someone is interested, please visit
http://ramanuja.org/sv/prabandham/texts/periaz4.txt and read.
1. Raakshasas- who went around shouting and yelling unabated and unbeaten
fearlessly – creating fear among saadhus- were destroyed effortlessly by
this Lord Rama- the lustrous lamp of Manu. The place where this Lord Rama
resides is: ThirumaalirunchOlai- where the celestial damsels come walking
musically with their anklets making musical sound, enter into the beautiful
nUpura ganga to take bath. [This nUpura ganga is the water that splashed
from the lordÂ’s feet when the feet was washed with the kamandalu waters by
four faced BrahmA (the remaining waters were captured by Siva in his matted
locks ]
In last ten, if ever you wish to see Rama, there are those who have seen
Him. Now AzhwAr shows where He (Rama) resides permanently.
2. The One- who cut the heads of Raavanan, and his strong shoulders,
possessing the sword by name chandrahaasam; and cut the nose of his sister
Soorpanaka- resides in this mountain of ThirumaalirunchOlai- where one can
hear the divine rendering of Thirupaallandu everywhere.
Here one can refer this cutting shoulders to VaaNan (Ayiran thOLum
pozhikurudhi paaya). But having been referred to Rama and Rama cutting the
shoulders of KumbakarNan and the heads of his brother Ravana and the nose of
his sister can be interpreted as well.
pollA mooku – says AzhwAr. The ears that did not listen to sweet and good
words of Rama, Lakshmana were cut. The tongue (naaku) alone should have been
cut for having spoken. But instead of cutting naaaku, He cut the mookku.
(and also nose adds to the beauty of the face).
3. Those equal to Him and those who are not bound by His punishment – are
troubled by their enemies- raakshasas. Their wrong paths are blocked by this
Lord Rama and his most favourite residence is this ThirumaalirunchOlai-
where His devotees who come flocking to this place paying obeisance to Him
at all times with folded hands, thus ensuring that they do not go to such a
path (wrong papth where Ravana et al went). .
(thakkaar- equal to Him; mikkAr- above Him- meaning: they (those who have
surrendered to Him- Srivaishnavas- are not bound by His nigraham- as He has
considered as His darling devotees; he does not punish them, though it is
His duty.
4. the cattle rearing cowherd folks joined together and started to perform
Devendra pooja- and that was stooped by the Lord KaNNan and His favourite
sthalam is this ThirumaalirunchOlai- where the celestial tree kaRpaka
vruksham flowers drop their honey on this place and this honey flows like a
river, full of water.
5. The One who blessed and received the kaimkaryam of an elephant that was
caught by the crocodile in the middle of the pond; the one who took the life
of an elephant (kuvalayeepeetm) at KamsaÂ’s palace; He is residing
permanently at this Divya Desam of ThirumaalirunchOlai; where, when the lady
elephant tries to leave due to minor squabbles (oodal), the male elephant
vows in the divine name of Azhagar (the male elephant of ThirumalirunchOlai-
Azhagar mEl ANai..) and makes peaceÂ… to loiter the place with its mate.
Thus, the elephants, jointly with its mate, devotedly walk around in this
place. When there is little bit suspicion, quarrel between them, and the
lady walks away weeping (deadly weapon), the male says: Here is the Lord who
saved one elephant and accepted its kaimkaryam; and destroyed the wrong
elephant which attempted to kill Him; in his name, let me tell you.. I am
with you.. [“ThiruvANai ninANadi kaNdaay- says NammAzhwAr]. The lady
elephant also due to her devotion for Azhagar accepted its maleÂ… The lady
also says: Since you went alone, the suspicion arose in me.. Now hereafter
let us go together around His temple. It is ThiruvANaiÂ… Thiruvaaymozhi
Pillai interprets as PiraaTTI ANaiÂ…
6. Whatever and whoever Kamsan sent- all were destroyed by Him effortlessly
and also happily- Also, in spite of all those fights with wrestlters,
elephant, etc.. Still the sndal paste offered by the hunch back old lady (on
the way to KamsaÂ’s palace for a hug with the strong shoulders of KaNNan) did
not go away at all on His divine chest- Such Grandest Lord resides
permanently in this mountain ThirumaalirunchOlai sages, Devas et al come
praising it (the divya Desam) as the Place for protection during times of
danger and crisis. (Avatthanam)
The paste also did not go away.. thus not even little bit of sweat- If the
sandal paste is smeared, also there may be doubts among Gopika sthrees that
KaNNan must have spent some time with someone in KamsaÂ’s place; thus even
that is not there- enjoys Acharyas. Also, if there are enemies, he destroys
them effortlessly. But if there is a anukoolar (devotees) who offers even
sandal paste, He keeps it safely and protects as a treasure on his divine
chest (and inside his heart as well). jnAnitvAmaiva mE matham). Thus, the
place where He stays is our dhanam. (Avath dhanam)Â…. nAsthi pithrArjitham
kinchith- na mayA kinchithArjitham; asthimE hasthisailaagrE vassthu
paithAmaham dhanam||
7. Much to the “shock and awe” of Kauravas (Duryodhanan et al), Arjuna (with
the blessings of KaNNan- who was sitting a charioteer) brought the water
from the ground using its arrow for the horses to drinkÂ… , with anugrahams
of KaNNan, who resides pernenently in this divya desam of ThirumalirunchOlai
where the king (who has sharp spear that can destroy enemies; virtuous one)
of Madura, praises Koodal azhagar with devotionÂ…
When there was battle to kill Jayathrathan, KaNNan noticed that the horses
have become tired and need some water. Arjuna immdeitaely said, “till then,
let me stand on the ground and fight; you can take the horses for the water.
Let them drink water.”. Kannan felt pleased at that statement. KaNNan said,
“there is not a necessity to go anywhere. Use you VaruNasthram and get the
wtare from the earth.. Arjuna sent his asthra and fountain water bursts out
to let the horses have their dayÂ… DuryOdhana et all were bewildered at the
strength and skills of Arjuna. It was KaNNan who made Arjuna achieve the
same- thatÂ’s how the pAsuram needs to be interpreted in line with JeerÂ’s
vyAkhyAnam. AzhwAr enjoys Paandya KingÂ’s devotion for this Lord Koodal
Azhagar of ThirumalirunchOlai. This king is also called malayadwajan. When
he drove his chariot to go to Ganges in the north, it stooped and refused to
proceed further on top of this mountain. He took his bath in silambbaaRu –
taking this as the divine command of Azhagar (in lieu of Ganges) and he
became more devoted to this place- is also the commentary.
8. The kings who do not come in his way (like the way paandya king did), are
simply crushed by this Lord and asked to go in the narrow path in the
forests leading them astray; such greatest Lord Sriya: Pathi (selvan) stays
here permanently in the divya Desam of ThirumalirunchOlai where six legged
bees sing the divine 1000 names of EmperumAn rendering Thirupalliyezhucchi.
KuRugaa mannar- The Ones who bend themselves infront of this LordÂ… are given
lots of wealth here and there; wheareas those who do not bow down to Him,
are not given. How the bees can sing 1000 names and Thiruppalliyezhucchi?
AzhwArs means the ParamaikAnthis as bees..the six legs are the six padhas of
Dwaya manthra. Those Dwaya nishtans are referred to thus as six legged bees.
OR.. prAtha kalam (morning), sankhavam, mAdhyAnnam, aparANNam, Saayaannam,
Night- thus six times they perform ArAdhanam to emperumAn. Thus along with
jnAnam, dAsyam and anushtAnam are found in abundance in this place.
9. The bootha kaNanGaL (Bootham, Brahma raakshas and other wild animals)
beat the prey hard and offer the dead ones to this Lord with devotion before
their partaking it- and that Sarva Swami resides here permanently at this
Divya Desam where Lord KaLLazhagarÂ’s red coral mouth and lips are matching
to flowers that fall onto the ground from their trees in the dense forest.
In last pasuram, the kurugAtha mannar (the kings who do not bow down are
lead astray in the narrow forest paths by the LordÂ…) was referred to. These
kings walk into the forest and are snatched by the Boothams, Brahmaraaskhas,
tigers and lions to their heartÂ’s content. It is sort of punishment to the
kings and also food for the animals. These animals in this
ThirumalirunchOlai are so devoted [as He is their Lord as well] that they
also do not eat without offering to the Lord. How can they offer the flesh
and dead ones? Why not? ThatÂ’s what their food is. Also the food is sent by
the Lord himself. It is EmperumAn’s krupA to give us such food at least –
thinks these animals and offer them with devotion. Since these blood
dripping flesh is offered to the Lord, perhaps the LordÂ’s mouth and lips are
so reddish in colours- it appears- enjoys the Acharyas. Thus, these fleshes
thrown and found in the forest are the pieces of His mouth- stupefy us.
10. On all eight directions in all harems, there are so many spouses
)dEvigaL) in Dwaraka coming out along with KaNNan when he starts to go to
the palace- such nirmalan- Vimalan- Blemishless Lord SarvEswaran resides in
this Divya Desam of ThirumalirunchOlai – Thirumalai- where the lady
elephants go to male elephants and play with them merrily drinking the joy
of being together.
There were 16000 spouses for KaNNan and He used to be with everyone of them
and when he comes out, all send Him off from their respective harem for
their respective husband KaNNan and He becomes one to drive the chariot.
Like sri, BhU, NeeLa dEvi, they have no jealousy among thesmevles. Because
He is vimalan- Blemishless; Faultless; having no imperfections at all.
AkilahEyaprathyaneekan. Priya saarvabhouman- why should there be jealously?
Everyone deserves to be His wife- including us. Thus, unlike the lady
elephants that wander everywhere during the day and finally go towards the
Male the spouses of KaNNan always think of Him, be with Him and serve Him. -
(all jeevathmas are considered as ladies -sthrees - and He alone is
PurushOtthaman- They need to go and be with him joyously drinking the joy of
being with Him forever and ever)-
11. Thus unlike lady elephants, instead of wandering here and there and like
the Pathivratha spouses, this Sri VilliputthUr VishNuchithhar, the
ParamaikAnthi vrathar- who is like a Pathivrtha sthree for the Lord- without
any Devathanthra sambandham, and PrayojanAnthara sambandham, (no other goal
and no other means other than His Lotus feet)- has sung this ten on
ThirumallirunchOlai KaNNan- mahApurushan pf Thirumalai- the dark blue hued
lord – and those who read this ten will be blessed to see His two Lotus Feet
for sure.
PeriyAzhwAr ThiruvadigaLE SaraNam
Regards
Namo Narayana
dAsan
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