(i) The ‘Nityas’, in spiritual world, now come forward, in their strength, to greet the devotees from Earth, of Lord Govinda, who were enthralled by His amazing simplicity and loving condescension, during His advent on Earth. The venue where the two groups meet is just outside the main entrance to spiritual world (Śrī Vaikuṇṭa). It may be noted that, while the previous
In this eighth pāśuram of the chapter, the Āzhvār masterfully describes the glorious reception that awaits the devoted śrīvaiṣṇavas upon their arrival at the very threshold of paramapadam. The eternal celestials, the nityasūris, come forth from the divine realm to personally welcome these souls, celebrating their final journey beyond the frontiers of the material