Chapter 10
The supremacy of Sriman Nārāyanā over other demi gods - (ஒன்றும் தேவும்)
எம்பெருமான் எல்லாத் தேவதைகளுக்கும் மேற்பட்டவன் (திருக்குருகூர்)
The benevolent Āzhvār sincerely advises all that “People of this world who are ignorant of Bhagavān’s supremacy (parathvam), pay obeisance and servitude to other Gods. If I attempt to explain this auspicious trait, these people would be enlightened and so changing their behavior can eradicate the sufferings of this birth.”
உலகில் மக்கள் பகவானின் மேன்மையை (பரத்வத்தை) அறியாமல், பல தெய்வங்களிடம் பக்தி செலுத்துகிறார்கள் பகவானின் மேன்மையை நன்கு விளக்கிச் சொன்னால், இவர்கள் அறிந்துகொண்டு பிறவித் துன்பத்தை நீக்கிக்கொள்ளக்கூடும் என்று அருள்கொண்டு ஈண்டு உபதேசிக்கிறார் ஆழ்வார். தேவர்கட்கெல்லாம் தலைவன் எம்பெருமான் எனல்
Verses: 3222 to 3232
Grammar: Aṟuchīrk Kaḻinediladi Āsiriya Viruththam / அறுசீர்க் கழிநெடிலடி ஆசிரிய விருத்தம்
Pan: நாட்டம்
Timing: 12-1.12 PM
Recital benefits: will surely reach Vaikuntam
- Verse 1:
Hey people, why chase after other deities when our Lord Āḻippirāṉ is right here in holy Kurukūr, with its towering castles? He's visible to everyone. He's the Progenitor who created Brahmā, other Celestials, the worlds, men, and animals when none of these existed. - Verse 2:
Hey, people of this diverse world, move around everywhere, dancing and singing the praises of lovely Kurukūr. Surrounded by grand mansions, there resides Lord 'Ātippirāṉ', with auspicious and enduring qualities, who created both you and the deities you worship. - Verse 3:
There's only one God who created the vast universe, the Devas, and everything else. He kept them all within Himself during the deluge and then released them. He spanned the worlds in three strides and pulled the Earth from the ocean. Why aren't you clear yet, people of this diverse world? Speak up if there's another deity beside the one revered by the Devas and other deities in lovely Kurukūr. - Verse 4:
What benefit do the followers of Iliṅkam gain, who base their beliefs on inference and talk of heresies? People who consider Civaṉ as the Supreme God, learn how the skull in his hand was redeemed. Know that Nārāyaṇa is the Supreme Lord to him, Brahmā, and others and He is the One enshrined in lovely Kurukūr, surrounded by smart and stately walls. - Verse 5:
Hey, misled folks, swayed by tales of Iliṅkam, Jains, Buddhists, and heretics, all of you! Listen, the Supreme Lord, the Internal Controller of you and your deities, Polintuniṉṟapirāṉ, shines in Tirukkurukūr, a place with rich paddy fields. It's better to worship Him. Everything I say is true, without any falsehood. - Verse 6:
Understand this, worshippers of lesser deities: Your past actions keep you from liberation, bound by scriptural rules. Only by reaching the Almighty Lord in Tirukkurukūr can you cross this ocean of illusion. Hurry to His feet and realize this truth. - Verse 7:
You've served the lesser gods for ages and in many ways, yet passed through numerous births. Have you truly experienced the extent of their supposed grace? It's better to seek refuge at the feet of Lord Ātināta, with the bird Garuḍa on His banner and enshrined in Kurukūr, where even the Devas and other deities come to pay homage. - Verse 8:
It was the grace of Nārāyaṇaṉ, whom Nakkapirāṉ (Śiva) invoked, that saved Mārkkaṇṭēyaṉ from Yama's grasp and allowed him to peek into His stomach and see Śiva inside. Now, the Supreme Lord stands enshrined as Ātippirāṉ in Kurukūr, with beautiful white hedges like cranes. So, why mention other deities at all? - Verse 9:
Neither the outsiders preaching their six systems nor the heretics can truly comprehend the glory of 'Āḻippirāṉ', the Primordial Lord, who resides in fertile, cool, and lovely Kurukūr. It's better to keep Him firmly lodged in your mind if you truly seek salvation. - Verse 10:
It's only right to serve the immaculate Lord, who embodies the Devas, the many worlds, and everything else. He descended as the celebrated midget Vāmana and the grand pot-dancer Kaṇṇaṉ, and now stands in full splendor in Tirukkurukūr, surrounded by abundant sugarcane crops and rich paddy fields. - Verse 11:
If you can recite these ten songs, out of the thousand sung by Kurukūr Caṭakōpaṉ with deep devotion, and wear a fragrant garland blessed by the Lord, you'll secure a place in the eternal spiritual kingdom by guiding others towards God.