avathārikai (Introduction)
The revered ācārya Tiruvāymozhip piḷḷai, in his esoteric commentary known as the svāpadēśam, reveals the inner meaning of this pāśuram: the Āzhvār is joyously exclaiming that the divine and mischievous Lord is playfully feigning fright, showing appūchchi.
Simple Translation
The Lord Kṛṣṇa, out of His infinite mercy,