Chapter 1
When will I see my god, the lord of Thiruvarangam - (இருள் இரிய)
அரங்கப்பெருமானை என்று கண்டு மகிழ்வேன் எனல்
"Serving the Lord and being with Him to perform service are the highest actions. Likewise, seeing the devotees and living with them are also great deeds. Will I ever delight in serving the Azhagiya Manavaalan (beautiful bridegroom) who reclines on Adisesha in Thiruvarangam, amidst the Kaveri? When will my eyes feast upon Him? When will my mouth praise + Read more
பகவானை சேவிப்பதும் அவனோடு இருந்து அவனுக்குக் கைங்கர்யம் செய்வதும் மிகச் சிறந்த செயல்களாகும். அவ்வாறே அடியார்களைக் காண்பதும் அவர்களோடு வாழ்வதும் சிறந்த செயல்களாகும். காவிரியின் இடையில் திருவரங்கத்தில் திருவனந்தாழ்வான்மீது பள்ளி கொண்டிருக்கும் அழகிய மணவாளானை என்று சேவித்து மகிழ்வேனோ? + Read more
Verses: 647 to 657
Grammar: Aṟuchīrk Kaḻinediladi Āsiriya Viruththam / அறுசீர்க் கழிநெடிலடி ஆசிரிய விருத்தம்
Recital benefits: Will stay under the feet of Nāranan, who showers goodness to all
- Verse 1:
647. When will the day come when my two eyes behold the dark god who shines like a komalam jewel and rests on His beautiful white shining snake bed, with a thousand shining foreheads of the king of snakes, that remove the darkness with their bright diamonds? He rests in Srirangam as the clear water of the Ponni river washes His feet. When will my two eyes see Him and feel happy? - Verse 2:
648. The thousand mouths of the white snake chant His name and the thousand heads spit fire that looks like a canopy made of fresh flowers. He rests on it like the garland made of Kāyam flowers. When will the day come, when I hold strongly to the pillars and sing wholeheartedly in praise of our God Mayon, who resides in Srirangam? When will I see Him? - Verse 3:
649. Lord Brahmā(Nānmuhan) praises Him with four faces eight beautiful eyes and with his four tongues. Our dear lord shining like pure gold keeps Nānmuhan on a lovely lotus on his navel and He sleeps on the beautiful snake bed in Srirangam. When will be the day, when I can offer flowers at His feet, along with the devotees? When will I see Him? - Verse 4:
650. He is the One who tore Kesi's mouth who came as a horse. He lifted the Govardhanā mountain to protect the cows. He is a strong bull among the cowherds. He is the king of the gods in the sky and is sweet as Tamil and Sanskrit poetry. He rests on the snake bed in Srirangam, where sages praise Him with their tongues. When will the day come when I fold my hands and worship the ocean-colored lord, offering the pure fresh flowers with my hands for Him? - Verse 5:
651. Sage Narada and the rishi Tumburu play sweet matchless music on their yāzhs and praise Him, who rests on the snake bed in Srirangam. Nānmuhan, adorned with beautiful flowers, worships Him constantly with the incomparable ancient Vedās. When will the day come when I worship, bowing my head, and see the dear sapphire-colored lord decorated with garlands? When will I see Him? - Verse 6:
652. Brahmā(Nānmuhan)who stays on a beautiful lotus, Shivā, Indira and all other gods, heavenly damsels and wise sages join together and sprinkle flowers in all the directions and worship Him, who rests on the snake-bed in Srirangam that is surrounded by groves blooming with fragrant flowers. When will the day come when I see His divine face bright as the moon and His lotus eyes and worship Him melting in my heart? When will I see Him? - Verse 7:
653. He changes the evil hearts of people to good, helps them control their five senses and relieves them of the burden of their troubles and sickness, and makes them His devotees so that they can follow the ways of dharma in their minds. When will the day come when my eyes behold the dark-colored Māyon resting on the snake bed in beautiful Srirangam on the Kaveri river and tears swell in my eyes? When will I see Him? - Verse 8:
654. The mighty bow with sharp arrows, the white conch, the severe discus(chakra) that destroys enemies, the strong club, the victorious sword and the speeding vehicle Garudā surround Him and protect Him, who rests on the snake-bed in Srirangam filled with groves and flourishing fields where fish frolic. When will be the day, when I, a sinner, will have the bliss of seeing Him? - Verse 9:
655. The fervent devotees assemble together and sing His praise with unpolluted hearts, shed tears that pour like rain, with joy that doesn't get satisfied. He reclines on the snake-bed in Srirangam where the sound of the drum beat is like that of the roaring ocean When will the day come when I see the dear lord with the discus (chakra), jump and roll on the ground in frenzy and worship Him? - Verse 10:
656. For the betterment of the celestial world, for the well-being of the Gods, for the earth to flourish, for the survival of the people, for the sorrows to disappear and to augment good health and make His devotees live happily, Thirumāl rests in Srirangam facing the South and gives His grace. When will the day come when I join the group of happy devotees and partake the joy of worshipping Him? When will i see Him? - Verse 11:
657. Kulasekhara, the king with a strong army and who carries a victorious shining sword and sits under a royal umbrella, composed ten Tamil pāsurams like garlands expressing his intense devotion to the lord of Srirangam who rests on the snake bed in the midst of Ponni river with sand hillocks on its banks. Those who learn these ten pāsurams well and recite them will stay under the feet of Nāranan, who showers goodness to all.