(i) It was the charming conjunction of the Lord and Lakṣmī of exquisite complexion that attracted the Āzhvār and enlisted him as their vassal. And yet, if the Lord is not attracted by his docile mind, of what use is it to him either? Nañcīyar would elucidate this, as follows: There was a time when the Nāyakī’s mind was unto her lover as delectable as high-class sandal + Read more