920. The cowherds untie their buffaloes for grazing
and the music of their bamboo flutes
and the sound of the cowbells spread in all directions
as swarms of bees fly all over the fields.
You who carry a bow, the strong king of Ayodhya,
bull among the gods,
destroyed the clan of Rakshasās in Lankā
and you, the strong one, helped the pure sages
do sacrifices and protected them.
O dear god of Srirangam, wake up and give us your grace.
Velukkudi Sri. U. Ve. Krishnan Swami’s Upanyasam
TPE.4
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The enchanting melodies emanating from the flutes of cowherds, who have released their buffaloes into the pastures, permeate the air in all directions. The beetles amongst the verdant fields commence their day with jubilant sounds. Oh Śrī Rāma! You vanquished the rākṣasas, safeguarding the yajña of Sage Viśvāmitra and aiding in the successful completion of his yajña, which