The Āzhvār says that his mind thaws down in contemplation of the Lord’s wondrous deeds, those performed for the general weal of the Universe, as well as specially directed towards the amelioration of His ardent devotees.
In this fifth pāśuram of the chapter, our Āzhvār conveys a profound state of devotional ecstasy, declaring, “Whenever I contemplate Your divine activities, which You perform solely for the sake of Your devotees, my very mind melts away.” This singular experience of the heart dissolving in love forms the essence of his submission.
Our Āzhvār begins by recalling the glorious