While condemning the base activities indulged by the womenfolk, the mate advises them to meditate on Lord Kṛṣṇa’s feet and sing His glory, as this will operate both ways, that is, it will stand them in good stead for generations to come besides curing Parāṅkuśa Nāyakī of her God-sickness. This is like those harvesting jute making bundles of it with jute itself, unlike the paddy stalks, for tying which one has to look for some other material, a string or rope.
In this ninth pāśuram of the chapter, the profound spiritual state of Śrī Nammāzhvār, manifesting as Parāṅkuśa Nāyakī, continues to be the central theme. As elucidated by our revered pūrvācāryas such as Nañjīyar, the tōzhi (the Āzhvār's intimate friend, representing the Ācārya) directly addresses the mother and relatives of Parāṅkuśa Nāyakī. Witnessing their preparations