Chapter 8
Thiruvattapuyaharam - (திரிபுரம் மூன்று)
திருவட்டபுயகரம் - தலைவனது உருவெளிப்பாடு கண்ட தலைவி தோழி-தாயர்க்குக் கூறுதல்
Attabuyakaram is a Divya Desam located in Chinna Kanchipuram. The Lord residing here is known as Attabuyakarathaan. The āzhvār sings, considering himself as the beloved (Nayaki) and the Lord as the beloved (Nayaka).
அட்டபுயகரம் என்ற திவ்வியதேசம் சின்ன காஞ்சீபுரத்தில் இருக்கிறது. இங்கிருக்கும் பகவான் அட்டபுயகரத்தான். தம்மைத் தலைவியாகவும், பகவானைத் தலைவனாகவும் பாவித்துப் பாடுகிறார் ஆழ்வார்.
திரிபுரம் மூன்று எரித்தானும் மற்றை மலர் மிசை மேல் அயனும் வியப்ப முரிதிரை மா கடல் போல் முழங்கி மூ உலகும் முறையால் வணங்க எரியன கேசரி வாள் எயிற்றோடு இரணியன் ஆகம் இரண்டு கூறா அரி உருவாம் இவர் யார் கொல் என்ன அட்டபுயகரத்தேன் என்றாரே -2-8-1-பிரவேசம் –
ஹ்ரீரேஷா ஹி மம துலா -என்னவும் மாட்டாதே
Verses: 1118 to 1127
Grammar: Aṟuchīrk Kaḻinediladi Āsiriya Viruththam / அறுசீர்க் கழிநெடிலடி ஆசிரிய விருத்தம்
Recital benefits: Will go to Vaikuṇṭam and remain there always
- Verse 1:
1118. Lord Śiva, who once burned the three cities, and Brahmā, born upon the lotus, stood amazed. The three worlds and their inhabitants bowed down with awe and eager devotion, as He tore open Hiraṇya’s chest into two halves with His mane blazing like fire and His teeth sharp like swords. When asked, “Who is this mighty One in the fierce form of a lion?” He answered with majesty and grace: “I am Attabhuyakaraththān —I’ve come for you!” - Verse 2:
1119. The Devas study the Vedas and come and bow to this majestic and peerless warrior — is He Rama, the matchless son of Dasaratha? Or is He Thiruvēṅkaṭamudaiyān, praised in the pure Tamil hymns of the Azhvars? Is He the One who came as Vāmana, a young Brahmin boy, to Mahābali’s sacrifice and grew tall to measure the world? When asked, “Who are you?”, He said, “I am Attabhuyakarathan — I have come for you.” - Verse 3:
1120. In His divine hand, He holds a shining golden bow, strong arrows, a mace, a bright conch, a sharp sword, a blazing discus, a shield, and lovely flowers. With fierce strength and burning wrath, He struck down the mighty elephant Kuvalayāpeetam, snapping one of its white tusks. He stands dark like a raincloud — powerful and radiant. When asked, “Who is He, this majestic form?” He replied, “I am Attabhuyakarathan — I have come for you.” - Verse 4:
1121. He lifted the Govardhana hill, shining with rare jewels, raising it as high as the clouds to shield against the heavy storm. He broke the tusk of the fierce, magical elephant Kuvalayāpeetam without fear. Is He the cowherd Krishna, the master of wondrous deeds? I cannot tell. Holding the bright discus and the conch in His hands, and dwelling eternally in Paramapadham, where the Devas rightly chant the Vedas. When asked, “Who is He, this shining form?” He said, “I am Attabhuyakarathan — I have come for you.” - Verse 5:
1122. He is the master of Vedas, Upanishads, Itihasas, Puranas, the Kalpa Sutras, the vyakaranam and the Mimamsa texts. He holds the abodes meant for those who follow these truths. By His grace, He bestows blessings on the Devas and all living beings on earth. His broad shoulders rise like mighty Meru mountains, adorned with the radiant Kaustubha gem. beside the lotus-born goddess Mahalakshmi, He holds the conch Panchajanya, ever present and shining, like the ocean waves in endless motion. When asked, “Who is He?” He said, “I am Attabhuyakarathan — I have come for you.” - Verse 6:
1123. She asked her neighbors, “I don’t know anything about him. He attracts the minds of girls and steals their chastity and enters their hearts. He makes their conch bangles loose. He has the color of the rising dark ocean, a puuvai bird, a kāyām flower, a blossoming neelam flower or thick clouds. Who is he?” They replied, “He said that he is from Attapuyaharam. ” - Verse 7:
1124. She asked her neighbors, “How can I describe the beauty of the thulasi garland that adorns him, swarming with bees? His body is fragrant with sandal paste and his lotus eyes look like a picture painted by a master. He has a majestic chest and arms and a beautiful mouth. Who is this handsome one?” They said, “He said he is from Attapuyaharam. ” - Verse 8:
1125. She asked her neighbors, “He taught the Vedās to the sages while the gods, standing in all the directions, worshiped him. He, the beloved of the earth goddess, has the color of the ocean and carries a sounding conch and a discus in his hands. His eyes are like beautiful kāvi flowers. He is tall and he is like my life. Who is he?” They said, “He said he is from Attapuyaharam. ” - Verse 9:
1126. She asked her neighbors, “I belong to him and my bangles don’t stay on my hands. My heart doesn’t want to stay with me. Even my waist that is thin as a vine has opened its mouth and said that it belongs to him. His look kills me like poison. I don’t understand him and I am afraid of him. Who is he?” They said, “He said he is from Attapuyaharam. ” - Verse 10:
1127. Kaliyan, the chief of Thirumangai surrounded by strong beautiful walls praised by all composed with sweet music a garland of ten pāsurams on Nedumal adorned with long thulasi garlands, the god of Attapuyaharam worshiped by Vayiramehan, the famous king of Kacchi of the Thondai country. If devotees learn and recite these pāsurams, worshiping him, they will go to Vaikuntam.