To the question put by the Āzhvār what the Earthly poets would gain by praising the petty humans, the poets say that their patrons do give them gifts, in appreciation of their composition. The Āzhvār, however, questions them again and asks them how long the wealth, they so obtain, will last. As a matter of fact, it takes the scholar quite some time to write out a book
In this fourth pāsuram of the chapter, our blessed Āzhvār, with profound compassion, turns his attention to the learned poets of the world. He poses a crucial question, as elucidated by venerable ācāryas such as Nanjīyar and Vādhi Kēsari Azhagiya Maṇavāḷa Jīyar: "What is the ultimate benefit of eulogizing transient, mortal humans in exchange for petty rewards, when