(i) The great Sages have proclaimed: “Vāsudeva tharucchāyā nāthi śīthā na gharmadhā...,” that is, the shade of Vāsudeva, the gigantic tree, is most soothing and refreshing, it prevents entry into hell and is, therefore, worth getting into. Such a shade has been granted to Saint Nammāḻvār by the Lord of His own accord in His spontaneous Grace. This great benefaction of + Read more