(i) The mates pointed out that the Nāyakī would, by darting forth in the manner repeatedly proposed by her, only invite public ridicule and criticism of her conduct. The Nāyakī, however, retorts that she would go forward in search of these very persons, in hall and hamlet, as it would indeed gladden her heart to be told about her union with Lord, Makarabhūṣaṇa (whose ears
In this tenth pāsuram, as the narrative culminates, the friends of Parāṅguśa Nāyaki approach her with grave concern, questioning her disregard for societal perception by exclaiming, “Would everyone not accuse you?” In response, the Āzhvār, wholly consumed by her divine love, retorts with profound insight, “Am I not searching for them as well?” She declares that she