1562. O tall one, it is hard
for the gods to know who you are and to praise you.
I knew that you protect your devotees
if they come to you for refuge.
You entered the heart of me, your slave,
and I will not allow you to leave it.
All the days I live will be only to praise you,
O Nambi, god of Naraiyur.
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(The words may be rearranged to facilitate conversion from poetry to prose (Aṉvayam). Please read the meanings (in black) continuously to form the sentence and understand the simplified meaning based on the Divyārtha Dīpikai for the verse.)
O Perfect Lord, Nambi, who graciously resides in the sacred kṣetram of Tirunaṟaiyūr! What a profound wonder it is that even for the celestial devatās, led by Brahmā himself, it remains an exceedingly difficult task to truly meditate upon Your divine form and offer fitting praise! And yet, I have been blessed to hold the sacred activities of a servitor towards You,