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parthasarathy narasimhan • December 16, 2002 


Dear Bhakthas,
On the subject of ThirupAvai, is it true that all/most of the pAsurams are dedicated to the Lords in particular divya desams?  For example, I am told that the appearance of the word "arul" (benediction?) implies only Lord Devaraja in Kanchipuram (and this word appears only three pAsurams, Nos.8 (Keezh vAnam), No. 23 (mAri malai ..) and No. 26 (mAle maNi vaNa)).  
One of my friends tells me that apart from pAsuram 19 (Undhu madha) being that of Sri Ramanuja, most of the others are later day interpretations.  
However, if it is true that these pAsurams do allude to many divya desams, I would like to the pAsurams, the divya desams they refer to and the lines that justify  the linkage in the relevant pAsuram.
And why Akkara Vadisal on the 16th day (nAyaganAi nindra) when there is no apparent allusion to this dish whereas it is so explicitly stated in pAsuram 27 GoodArai?
Can u pl. clarify?
Adiyen
Narasimhan Parthasarathy
 Ramani Naidu  wrote:
THIRUPPAVAI

AN INTRODUCTION

The Prabhandha literature in Tamil has certain unique aspects. Pillai Pirabhandham is a genre in which God is considered the devoteeÂ’s child. Such an assumption is not found in other literatures. Pavai Pirabhandham is also unique to Tamil. The maids observing the Pavai Observance are supposed to assemble one after the other, bathe in the pond and seek the grace of God. The drama of the assembly, devotion and surrender to God make up the content of the Pavai Pirabhandham. The Pavai Pirabhandham is charged with devotional essence.

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