Avathārikai (Introduction)
In this profoundly moving pāsuram, the Āzhvār assumes the tender disposition of a loving mother, offering a gentle lullaby (thālāṭṭu) to Emperumān, the Supreme Lord. The Āzhvār’s heart melts with affection as he glorifies the Lord by recalling His supreme and most endearing attributes. He extols Him as the ultimate source of all creation,