There are two ways of appreciating the genesis of this song. The first is: “My Lord, You have no doubt redeemed my mind but I am still apprehensive of slipping back to my old ways, because of the impact of this material body and the mundane surroundings. I, therefore, pray that you be pleased to steer me clear of the material contacts and lift me up to your feet in spiritual
This pāsuram is graced with two profound lines of interpretation, one offered by the revered Bhaṭṭar and another by our esteemed Pūrvācāryas, both of which find their basis in the esoteric truths of the Śrīvacana Bhūṣaṇam. Bhaṭṭar explains the state of the Āzhvār as that of a prapanna (one who has surrendered) who is acutely aware of his own spiritual ignorance