Chapter 7
Singavelkundram (Ahobilam) - (அம் கண்)
சிங்கவேழ்குன்றம்
Singam-Vel-Kundram is the hill where Lord Narasimha resides. Everyone refers to this place as Ahobilam. It is not easy for anyone to climb this hill and worship Lord Narasimha. Those who do worship this Lord will live without any evil.
சிங்கம்-வேல்-குன்றம். நரசிம்மப் பெருமான் எழுந்தருளியுள்ள மலை. அனைவரும் இந்த இடத்தை அகோபிலம் என்றே கூறுகின்றனர். எவரும் இம்மலைமீது எளிதில் ஏறி நரசிம்மனை ஸேவிக்கமுடியாது. இந்த எம்பெருமானை ஸேவிப்பவர் தீமை இன்றி வாழ்வர்.
Verses: 1008 to 1017
Grammar: Kalinilaiththuṟai / கலிநிலைத்துறை
Pan: நைவளம்
Recital benefits: Will approach the feet of the Lord
- Verse 1:
1008. In that sacred place where Prahlāda once vowed, The Lord appeared as Narasimha, fierce and vast, making even the boldest tremble. As the demon Hiraṇya rose in rage, He tore his body apart with sharp divine claws. In that holy place where He resides, lions with blazing red eyes and elephants with bright, shining eyes come bearing their tusks in devotion, laying them low at His feet and bowing in reverence. This is Singaveḷkuṉṟam, the glorious Ahobilam. - Verse 2:
1009. With a tongue like fire, a wide gaping mouth, and sharp radiant teeth, the strong matchless Lord stuck down Hiranyan, who lived to kill, and tore open the chest with His sharp claws. This is His abode—Singaveḷkuṉṟam, where pilgrims tread, hunters clash with bows in hand, and there is continuous noise. - Verse 3:
1010. With a wide, fierce mouth and sharp teeth like swords, He rose as Narasimha, and tore open Hiranyan’s huge chest with His piercing claws. This is the land He chose, where tired beasts fall, the hills lie broken, and only scorched bamboo remains in the fire-swept silence. This is Singaveḷkuṉṟam. - Verse 4:
1011. He crushed the fierce enemy, the cruel Hiranyan who is known to cause sorrow, snatched his life, and tore his body with sharp claws. That Lord now dwells in a place where wild dogs and vultures roam, and where scorching sun and spinning winds torment the land. Except His true devotees, none can reach Singaveḷkuṉṟam. - Verse 5:
1012. With wide mouth and sword-like teeth, He stood as the mighty Narasimha. At the mere sight of Him, Hiranyan fell, and the Lord, with His sharp claws, tore apart Hiranyan's body. Now He resides where fire blazes red, and fierce winds swirl through the sky. It is not easy to approach or see, such is the temple of Singaveḷkuṉṟam. - Verse 6:
1013. With glowing green eyes and flaming rage, a wide-mouthed Narasimha stood, His teeth shining fiercely. “Is this a form?!” the Devas cried in fear, scattering in all directions. He remains there still, deep inside thickets of bamboo, where tigers roam and wild elephants follow old paths through narrow trails. This is Singaveḷkuṉṟam, His mighty abode. - Verse 7:
1014. His fierce anger rose and scorched the sky, causing fear in all three worlds and beyond. As mighty Narasimha, He stood unmatched. This is the place He chose to remain. Even fire and stone seem to tremble there among wild hunters with drawn bows. For those without devotion, not even a moment’s stay is possible in Singaveḷkuṉṟam, His sacred abode. - Verse 8:
1015. Brahmā and Śiva, with trembling tongues, praised Him in the right way—knowing He alone is Lord. There, He stood as fierce Narasimha, the place where He chose to stay. Vākai trees rustle with fruit falling loud, bamboo rubbing through rocky paths sparks fire, and the sky glows red above. This is Singaveḷkuṉṟam, His sacred home. - Verse 9:
1016. Our Lord Narasimha, who holds Mahālakṣmī close to His chest and shines with a thousand shoulders, lives here. Gooseberry trees thrive, rocks split from growing roots, palm leaves rustle loud in the wind, and birds cry "sil" without pause. This is Singaveḷkuṉṟam. O good heart, let us go and worship Him there! - Verse 10:
1017. At Singaveḷkuṉṟam, where fierce red-eyed lions come offering elephant tusks in worship, dwells our Lord—our own beloved Master. This divine garland of pure words that buzz like a bee is sung by Kaliyan, the generous king of Thirumangai and the scholar of rich Tamil songs. Those who learn and recite these verses shall never be touched by evil.