921. Birds chirp in the groves blooming with flowers,
the darkness goes away and morning arrives.
In the east, the ocean roars
and the gods in the sky carry many flower garlands
swarming with bees and come to garland you
and worship your feet.
This (Srirangam) is the temple where Vibhishanā,
the king of Lankā, worshiped you.
O dear god, wake up and give us your grace.
Velukkudi Sri. U. Ve. Krishnan Swami’s Upanyasam
TPE.5
Word by Word (WBW) meaning
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In the verdant groves adorned with fully blossomed flowers, the birds resonate with jubilant chirps. The veil of night has lifted, ushering in the daylight. From the eastern horizon, the sounds of the tumultuous sea permeate the air. The devas have congregated to venerate Your lotus feet, bringing garlands woven with exquisite flowers, still harboring beetles that buzz