Avathārikai
In the preceding pāsuram, the Āzhvār, with his boundless and overflowing mercy, described the self-willed activities undertaken by chētanas which can lead them to the desolate path of naraka, or hell. Though such a fate is indeed rare for a soul connected to the Lord's devotees, the Āzhvār felt compelled to mention it. Now, in this verse, he reveals