964. In the Himalayan slopes where black clouds cling
To lofty vengai trees that embrace the hills,
Where pepper vines grow thick and close,
And in terraced fields, tigers prowl among shadowed rocks,
In that land of blooming groves and scented breeze,
The devas come with radiant garlands,
And bathe in sacred lotus-filled ponds.
They offer eight kinds of fragrant flowers,
Chanting a thousand names with pure devotion,
Standing still, heads bowed, worshiping His feet.
Go, O heart, and reach Thiruppirithi!
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