Chapter 1
Thirunaraiyur 8 - (கறவா மட)
திருநறையூர் 8
The āzhvār beseeches Thirunaraiyur Nambi to remove the great sorrow of worldly existence and bestow His grace upon him. How could the āzhvār ever forget such a merciful Lord?
பிறவிப் பெருந்துயரை நீக்கித் தமக்கு அருள் புரியுமாறு திருநறையூர் நம்பியை ஆழ்வார் ஈண்டு வேண்டுகிறார். அப்பெருமானை ஆழ்வார் எப்படி மறப்பார்?
Verses: 1548 to 1557
Grammar: Kaliviruththam / கலிவிருத்தம்
Pan: பழந்தக்கராகம்
Recital benefits: Will go to Vaikuṇṭam and be happy with the Gods
- Verse 1:
1548. Like a young calf that craves its mother’s milk I call you unceasingly. You, our Nambi, stay in Naraiyur surrounded with groves dripping with honey. Give me your grace so I will not be born again, my father and my god. - Verse 2:
1549. Ancient and famous Lord of Naraiyur, you swallowed all the oceans that never dry and the seven hills. I have no one—I am your slave. I call you, I come to you. Give me your grace, my father and lord. - Verse 3:
1550. You, the Lord of Naraiyur, gave me your grace and I will not give it away to anyone else. I drink your grace and relish it—it is never enough for me. You have the dark color of the ocean and are like a mountain, O god of Thirukkottiyur. You are happy to have me as your devotee and I, your slave, have received you with joy. - Verse 4:
1551. When I called you, the Lord of Naraiyur and said, “O faultless one, you split open the beak of the bird, ” you entered my heart and gave me peace. You are unique, you are a thief, you are sweet as sugarcane like in Kadalmallai, you are generous, you rest on the ocean in Thirumāllai. How could I forget you? - Verse 5:
1552. As if you were a strong elephant, you wandered in the cruel mountainous forest with Sita, your wife with long spear-like eyes and a beautiful forehead like a bow. You are good, you are Nārāyanān and you took the form of a man-lion. Tell me, how can I bow to you, the Lord of Naraiyur and worship you? - Verse 6:
1553. You are a treasure of coral, a sage, you are the light of Thirumuzhikkalam and you stay in the divine hills of Thirpuprithi surrounded with snow. You are a fruit sweet as nectar, and a sweet drink for your devotees. I found you my Lord of Naraiyur and I am saved. - Verse 7:
1554. You are a treasure, you are a garland of pearls on Thiruneermalai and I have no other refuge but your grace. If your devotees praise and worship you, you give them refuge. I found you the Lord of Naraiyur and I am saved. - Verse 8:
1555. If I call you saying, “You are my lord. You are Hari, ” others mock me and say I am crazy. You are a pearl, a precious diamond, a tender shoot that sprouts up. How could I leave you, the Lord of Naraiyur? - Verse 9:
1556. You are pure, you have cool lotus eyes, you are like the beautiful shining moon, and like a mother you give your love to all creatures. O cowherd, you swallowed all the worlds surrounded with seven ocean roaring with waves. How could I forget you, the Lord of Naraiyur? - Verse 10:
1557. Kaliyan, the devotee of the god, composed a garland of musical Tamil pāsurams on him, the god of Thirunaraiyur surrounded by groves swarming with bees. O devotees, if you sing these pāsurams and dance, you will go to the spiritual world and your troubles will disappear.