Chapter 9
Establishing the Supremacy - (எம் மா)
“Bhagavān! I do not want anything for myself. I only desire to have what Your heart desires. I am not worried whether you give me moksham, kaivalyam (eternal self enjoyment), hell or heaven, destruction of ātmā and this body at the time of death. I want what You think is suitable” prays Āzhvār. These hymns elaborate on purushārtham amongst the Tatvahita purushārthās.
பகவானே! எனக்கென்று எதுவும் வேண்டா. உன் திருவுள்ளத்திற்கு விருப்பமானதே எனக்கு வேண்டும். மோக்ஷமோ, கைவல்யமோ, சுவர்க்கமோ, நரகமோ, இறக்கும் போது உடல் மற்றும் ஆத்ம நாசமோ நீ எது கொடுத்தாலும் எனக்குக் கவலை இல்லை. உன் விருப்பத்திற்கு ஏற்றதே எனக்கு வேண்டும் என்று ஆழ்வார் பிரார்த்திக்கிறார். தத்வஹித புருஷார்த்தங்களில் புருஷார்த்தத்தை இப்பதிகம் கூறுகிறது.
Verses: 2991 to 3001
Grammar: Kaliviruththam / கலிவிருத்தம்
Pan: முதிர்ந்த குறிஞ்சி
Timing: NIGHT
Recital benefits: will reach moksha where there is no suffering
- Verse 1:
Benevolent Lord, you once relieved an elephant's distress! If only you would soon place your grand, red lotus feet on my head, I wouldn't speak about SriVaikuntam. This is all I ask for, I want nothing more. - Verse 2:
My lovely Lord, as radiant as the dark blue gem, I always pray to you now and forever. Please grant me wisdom to reach your feet, which are hard to attain, immediately. - Verse 3:
Kaṇṇā, my benefactor, who wields the bright discus. It is by Your grace that I refrain from evil deeds. Bless me so that I may adore Your beautiful feet without pause, even when phlegm chokes my throat. - Verse 4:
The greatest good I seek from Kaṇṇaṉ, my Lord, in line with my true nature, is His command that I serve Him completely and always. I hope He claims me as His devoted vassal. - Verse 5:
Whether I go to SriVaikuntam, svarga, or hell after death, doesn't matter to me. May I meditate on the Lord, who, though free from birth, chooses to take many births continuously. May I never forget Him and always be filled with joy. - Verse 6:
Oh Lord, you brought forth the joyous Moon and the radiant Sun, the blissful Celestials, humanity with bright knowledge, and fauna and flora. Please reveal yourself to me so that I may worship you always with my words, deeds, and thoughts. - Verse 7:
Oh, Lord, You haven’t granted me the favour
Of attaining your lotus feet for ever;
However long I wrap You in my mind, non-satiate you are,
Pray appear before me, for my eyes to feast for ever.
Updated: Oh Lord, you haven't granted me the favor of reaching Your lotus feet forever. How much ever I wrap you in my mind, I am not satisfied. Please appear before me so my eyes can feast on You forever. - Verse 8:
Vedic scholars of high standing eagerly consume Your teachings with love, oh, my candy-fruit, my eternal Master. If You enter and remain in my mind firmly and securely, I will never ask You for any other favor. - Verse 9:
My Lord, You are adored by the entire spiritual world! In my ignorance, I believed I was my own master and owned all things. But now I realize that everything, including myself, belongs to You. - Verse 10:
My radiant Lord, You tamed the seven unruly bulls and conquered the beautiful city of Laṅkā. Don't trust me; instead, quickly lead me to Your golden feet and never let me return to worldly things again. - Verse 11:
These ten songs, chosen from the thousand immortal songs of Kurukūr Caṭakōpaṉ, who remains ever close to the Lord holding the inseparable discus, will bring spiritual and worldly bliss to those who sing them fervently, freeing them from all troubles.