pazhudhē pala pagalum pōyina enṛu – Reflecting upon the days gone by, the āzhvār laments his complete engagement in fruitless endeavors, rather than dedicating even a portion of his time to the divine service of Emperumān. Ordinarily, one might claim to have spent some time purposefully if engaged with Emperumān intermittently, but alas, the āzhvār confesses that