Koodaarai Vellum கூடாரை வெல்லுஞ்சீர்க் கோவிந்தா! உன்தன்னை

Koodaarai Vellum 

கூடாரை வெல்லுஞ்சீர்க் கோவிந்தாஉன்தன்னை

Andal and Gopikas have been observing Nobu over 20+ days observing all the Nonbu Krama as laid down by the elders with out taking Molk, Ghee etc. Now that the Nonbu is about to be completed Andal and Gopikas are expecting gifts for the Bhagavaths who observed the Nonbu from Lord Krishna, Lord Krishana says that he was prepared to give the conch used in Pullaraiyan Kovil, the Drum used to announce and celebrate the victory over Ravana and his army, and the Parai used when as Trivikrama the upper and Lower words were measured with his Lotus feet, For Pallandu Goshti, Lord Krishna wants the Gopikas to use the Adiyars led by Andal's father Vishnu chittan, Nappnai for Kola Vilakku, Garuda for Kodi and Ananta as Vittanam. 

Andal and Gopikas are happy with this declaration of Lord Krishna and take the gifts promised. They tell Lord Krishna that they would adorn themselves with ornaments: bracelets, shoulder ornaments, ear-studs, and rings, wear new clothes and be happy. After that they eat fat food with plenty of ghee such that it overflows through fore arm up to elbows, Andal Promises that Gopikas would be together sing Hos glory, enjoy His company and enjoy the food with all. 

This pasuram always reminds me of Sarkarai Pongal at Parthasarhi Kovil with lots of Ghee, cashes and dried grapes. 

Andal emphasizes importance of  community Sathsang for Nama Sankeerthanam which brings the concept of being together with collective prayers for the welfare of every one in the community.

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