(i) Śrī Nampiḷḷai elucidates the context of this song, as follows:
Finding the Āzhvār in an extremely critical condition, the Lord calls upon him to enjoy His Iconic Form in Tiruvēṅkaṭaṃ and sustain himself. Thereupon, the Āzhvār feels greatly relieved and gives vent to his sense of relief, in this song.
(ii) Being away from the Lord is as gruesome as suffering + Read more