Thiruppavai Pasuram 5 Mayanai Mannu Vada Madurai Maindanai

Thiruppavai Pasuram 5 

Mayanai Mannu Vada Madurai  Maindanai

As Lord Rama’s cornation time, fixed by knowledgeable Rishi Vasishta met with obstacles, a Gopika raises doubts on how they are going to complete the 30 day Nonbu without any obstacles. Andal in this pasuram says if the Gopikas worship Lord Krishna with physical and mental purity and offer fresh flowers and sing His glory, the effect of past and current sins that create the obstacles to the nonbu, would vanish like a straw in fire.

She addresses Lord Krishna as Maayon ( performer of many leelas), identifies him as resident of his chosen place Mathura, and who was associated with river yamuna since birth, the star born to make the Aayaar kulam to shine, Damaodara( bound in waist by a rope) and who brought fame to mother yashodha.

Andal says if Gopikas reach out to Lord Krishna with loud singing and at the same time contemplating on him alone, their troubles would vanish. In this pasuram Andal’s focus is on Lord Krishana in Vibhava Avatar.

Aazhi Mazhai Kanna

Aazhi Mazhai Kanna

Andal sings this pasuram to invoke rain God to shower rain on the land so that all the crops are saved and cattle survive and prosperity is assured  everywhere. This hows  Andal’s concern for the community. She wants the rain God to order the  clouds to suck all water from the deep sea such that the clouds become pretty dark like the color of Sriman Narayana and with a roar  raise to the sky above, emitting lightening like the Chakrayudham in the hands of Lord Padmanabha and blowing out like the conch in the Lord’s hands and pour  out rain all over the land like arrows from Lord Rama’s Sarngam (Bow). Andal spells out that the land would prosper by observing Marghazhi Nonbu. Andal seeks the blessings from Para, Vyuha,Vibhava Avathars by offering prayers to Antharyami.

Thiruppavai Pasuram 2 Vaiyaththu Vaazhveergal

Thiruppavai Pasuram 2 

Vaiyaththu Vaazhveergal

வையத்து வாழ்வீர்காள் !

Andal dedicates this pasuram  to worship Vyuha Avatar  of Sriman Narayana namely Vyuha Vasudevan reclining on Adhisesha  in Parkadal. Andal lays down the rules for observation

of Nonbu namely 

1) perform ordained duties regularly

2) Not consume dairy products such as Milk, Ghee etc. during Nonbu Period. 

3) Take bath early morning.

4) Follow the advice of Purcaharys and elders. 

5) Not talk ill of others, all times

6) Not indulge in acts that bring about

Discredit. 

Andal  suggests these measures to focus on Sriman Narayana and spiritually elevate themselves

Thiruppavai Moopathum Seppinaal Vazhiye

Thiruppavai Moopathum Seppinaal Vazhiye
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மார்கழித் திங்கள்                                   

வையத்து வாழ்வீர்காள்         

ஓங்கி உலகளந்த                        

ஆழி மழைக்கண்ணா               

மாயனை மன்னு                          

புள்ளும் சிலம்பினகாண்         

கீசுகீ சென்றெங்கும்                   

கீழ்வானம் வெள்ளென்று        

தூமணி மாடத்து                          

நோற்றுச் சுவர்க்கம்                    

கற்றுக் கறவைக்                         

கனைத்து இளம்                           

புள்ளின் வாய் கீண்டானை     

உங்கள் புழக்கடை                       

எல்லே. இளம் கிளியே              

நாயகனாய் நின்ற

அம்பரமே தண்ணீரே

குத்து விளக்கெரிய

உந்து மத களிற்றன்                                                                       
முப்பத்து மூவர்                                                                          
ஏற்ற கலங்கள்                                                      
அம் கண் மா ஞாலத்து

மாரி மலை

அன்று இவ் உலகம்

ஒருத்தி மகனாய்

மாலே மணிவண்ணா

கூடாரை வெல்லும்

கறவைகள்பின்

சிற்றம் சிறு காலே

வங்கக் கடல்

திருவாடிப் பூரம் - திருப்பாவை முப்பதும் செப்பினாள் வாழியே

  Thiruvadi Pooram- 5th  Aug 2016
Thiruppavai Moopathum Seppinaal Vazhiye
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திருவாடிப் பூரத்தில் செகத்துதித்தாள் வாழியே

திருப்பாவை முப்பதும் செப்பினாள் வாழியே

பெரியாழ்வார் பெற்றெடுத்த பெண்பிள்ளை வாழியே

பெரும்பூதூர் மாமுனிக்கு பின்னானாள் வாழியே

ஒரு நூற்று நாற்பத்துமூன்றுரைத்தால் வாழியே

உயர் அரங்கற்கே கண்ணி யுகந்தளித்தாள் வாழியே

மருவாரும் திருமல்லிவள நாடி வாழியே

வண்புதுவை நகர் கோதை மலர்ப்பதங்கள் வாழியே

Please find Link to video presentation of each of the 30 pasurams that were dear to Bhagavat Ramanuja 

மார்கழித் திங்கள்                                   

வையத்து வாழ்வீர்காள்         

ஓங்கி உலகளந்த                        

ஆழி மழைக்கண்ணா               

மாயனை மன்னு                          

புள்ளும் சிலம்பினகாண்         

கீசுகீ சென்றெங்கும்                   

கீழ்வானம் வெள்ளென்று        

தூமணி மாடத்து                          

நோற்றுச் சுவர்க்கம்                    

கற்றுக் கறவைக்                         

கனைத்து இளம்                           

புள்ளின் வாய் கீண்டானை     

உங்கள் புழக்கடை                       

எல்லே. இளம் கிளியே              

நாயகனாய் நின்ற

அம்பரமே தண்ணீரே

குத்து விளக்கெரிய

உந்து மத களிற்றன்                                                                       
முப்பத்து மூவர்                                                                          
ஏற்ற கலங்கள்                                                      
அம் கண் மா ஞாலத்து

மாரி மலை

அன்று இவ் உலகம்

ஒருத்தி மகனாய்

மாலே மணிவண்ணா

கூடாரை வெல்லும்

கறவைகள்பின்

சிற்றம் சிறு காலே

வங்கக் கடல்

Vanga Kadal வங்கக் கடல்கடைந்த மாதவனைக் கேசவனை

Vanga Kadal 

வங்கக் கடல்கடைந்த மாதவனைக் கேசவனை

In this pasuram Andal says how Gopikas with moon like face and decorated with ornaments, approached Lord Krishna who is none else than  Lord Kesava ( one with curly hairs and the killer of demon Kesi) and Lord Madhava ( husband of Mahalakshmi who came out of during Churning of the ocean by Devas and Asuras with the help of Thirumal, Vasuki and Mahendra Mountain) offered prayers to Lord Krishna and obtained the Parai. 

Andal fully understands that the effect of grace from Thirumal would have its full impact only when it is pre-approved by Mahalaksmi's grace. In essence, this pasuram bring out importance of Dwayam 

The usage of  "வங்கக் கடல்கடைந்த மாதவனை" brings out, Lord Narayana's multi purpose aims for his missions.  Out of Vatsalya for Devas, Madhava brought out Amirtham to save them from Asuras in future and at the same time Madhava got Sri for himeself and Kamadenu for the benefit of devas. The entire script of Ocean Churning drama was planned, directed and executed single handed, exhibiting his divine qualities of Swamitva, Saushilya and Saulabhya.  Sure Thirumal deserved an heavenly Oscar. To achieve his goals, Madhava was ready to work and team with Asuras and took the important task of distribution of Amruit  by assuming a female role. 


Andal, daughter of Bhattar Piran of Srivilli Puththur( decorated with fresh flower),concludes the 30 Pasurams of Thiruppavai with the note detailing the benefits of reciting the 30 pasurams. Those who recite Thiruppavai(garland of  30 pasurams composed with rich Tamil with Veda upanishad saram buried in with Bakthi saram)  would receive the grace of Thirumal( with beautiful crimson eyes and powerful shoulders with four arms) and Mahalakshmi.

Chittram Siru Kaale சிற்றம் சிறுகாலே வந்துன்னைச் சேவித்துன்

Chittram Siru Kaale 

சிற்றம் சிறுகாலே வந்துன்னைச் சேவித்துன்

Andal is fond of the name of Govinda for addressing Lord Krishna. A few Pasurams back she addressed him as blemishless Govinda. In this pasuram Andal uses கோவிந்தா! in a very affectionate way.

Winding back in memory lane, I recall a scenario while travelling by PTC in Chennai. The buses run full during peak times and appear full near the two exits with 10-15 people hanging on the foot board. At the very next stop one or two get down but another 10-15 get into the bus crowding the foot board area further. A few adventurous people keep running along with the bus and plead with those hanging from the foot board to give them a hold for just for one foot and hand. After some time these adventurous passengers push others, move inside the bus literately edge or squeeze out those already sitting and make themselves comfortably seated. இடத்தை கொடுத்து மடத்தை பிடிக்கும் கதை போல இருக்கும்.

Andal says that the sincerity with which they woke up at dawn, without minding the early morning Margazhi cold weather (in Gokulam), singing His glory is had a motive more than getting the parai just for this one Nonbu.

Andal and Gopikas earlier came to Lord Krishna's home, pleaded with gate keeper, by passed Nandagopla and Yashodha and gained entry in Lord Krishna's chambers and wake him up pleading with him in several pasurams only to tell him in this pasuram, that their request for Parai for Nonbu was only a pretext but their real goal was to always to earn His grace just not for that day but be associated with Lord Krishna for seven births and be under his control and be ruled by him. They even go the extent of saying should any other desire other than serving him erupt in them, that should be erased.  The Act of Andal and Gopikas reminded me of the Bus passenger "இடத்தை கொடுத்து மடத்தை பிடிக்கும் "story.  

The usage of "உன்தன்னோடு உற்றோமே ஆவோம்; உனக்கே நா மாட்செய்வோம்" Andal implies that Andal and Gopikas are using Lord Krishna as s the means and end to achieve their goal of finally merging in him.

Karavaigal Pin Sendru கறவைகள் பின்சென்று கானம் சேர்ந்துண்போம்

Karavaigal Pin Sendru 

கறவைகள் பின்சென்று கானம் சேர்ந்துண்போம்

Andal in this pasuram brings out the facts that Gopikas of Gokulam are innocent, ignorant of social edicacies and illiterate, The only positives about these Gopkias are their forunate association with Lord Krishna because the good karma of past lives. These Gopikas only pastime to go with the cows to the forest for ensuring they graze the meadows and get good nourishment and these Gopikas belong to the not so intelligent, cowherd community. It is poosible these Gopikas language and behavior may not be that polished and inadvertently may have offended Lord Krishna unintentionally. Andal addresses Lord Krishna as "குறைவொன்று மில்லாத கோவிந்தா!' implying the "blemish less" Lord and "இறைவா "  implying "Lord Krishna" and requests him to forgive their inappropriateness, if any and bless them with Parai

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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Maale Manivanna மாலே மணிவண்ணா மார்கழிநீ ராடுவான்

Maale Manivanna 

மாலே மணிவண்ணா மார்கழிநீ ராடுவான்

Andal in this pasuram lists their long list of requirements from Lord Krishna for their Nonbu.

Andal describes Lord Krishna as "மாலே" implying one with infinite, care and affection for His devotees. Andal says that Lord Krishna  glows with  fascinating blue colour of Saphire and as one who was lying on the banyan leaf calmly during deluge (pralayam) and prays for His grace.
As for as accessories that she sought from Lord Krishna for the Nonbu includes

1) Conch similar to the milky white Sangu that he wields and which emanates sound that makes the entire Universe tremble 
2) very Big drum(பறை)
3) Ghoshti that can recite Pallandu
4) Lighted  Lamps that that spread auspiciousness
5) His Flag
6) His canopy 

Most important request was that Anda wanted Lord Krishna to bless the Gopikas to follow all traditions That have been followed by Purvacharyas and elders. 

Oruththi Maganaai Piranthu ஒருத்தி மகனாய்ப் பிறந்து ஓரிரவில்

Oruththi Maganaai Piranthu

ஒருத்தி மகனாய்ப் பிறந்து ஓரிரவில்

In his pasuram Andal spells our birth secret of Lord Krishna. Andal uses the word ஒருத்தி to refer to both Devaki and yashoda without naming them. More than their names, Andal 's focus is to bring out the fact that Lord Krishna grew up in one mother's (Devaki) womb to be born to her but he grew up in another mother's (Yashodha's) care at her home starting on the same night, after birth. 

Lord Krishna had to be hidden from wicked Kamsa. Andal Says that Kamsa could not stand the fact that Lord Krishna escaped from the prison that he unsccessfully tried to harm Lord Krishna on many occasions but Lord Krishna came out unharmed on each occasion and instilled fear in Kamsa like having fire in the belly constantly. 

Andal's says that though they came to lord Krishna to get the parai, but their real intention was to stay close to him sing the glory of Lord Krishna and his consort and earn His grace. Andal wants Lord Krishna to bless them to realize that wish, so that they can forget the sorrow and be happy in His company.

Andru Ivvulagam அன்று இவ்வுலகம் அளந்தாய்! அடிபோற்றி

Andru Ivvulagam

அன்று இவ்வுலகம் அளந்தாய்! அடிபோற்றி

Andal In this pasuram pays glowing tributes to the valour, skill and fame of Vibhava Avatars of  Lord Vamana, Lord Rama and the feats of the Lord Krishna. Usage of the word "போற்றி" in the first six lines,  Andal worships Lord Krishna's feet( Thiruvadi) with which he measured the both upper and Lower words as Vamana, His valour that was displayed in conquering the Ravana, His fame he got by kicking Sakatasura, the feet with which He threw Vathsasura, His compassion for lifting Govardhna Hills and holding it like an umbrella and protected the people and cattle of Gokulam from torrential rain and finally ehe spear in His hand with which he won many enemies.  

Andal says that they came to Lord Krishna just to serve Him and offer prayers to get the drum (Parai) from him.