To those gifted with the vision of the Lord’s Universal Form (Viśvarūpa), like Prahlāda and Nammāḻvār, it should indeed be possible to perceive the presence of the Lord everywhere, looking upon Hell and spiritual world alike, with perfect mental equanimity. The doubt, therefore, arises why the Āzhvār abhors existence over here and aspires for his ascent to spiritual world,
In this ninth pāsuram, as elucidated by the revered pūrvācāryas such as Śrī Nanjīyar, His Divine Grace Śrī Nammāzhvār presents a profound and moving appeal to Sriman Nārāyaṇa. The Āzhvār's central supplication is born from a deep spiritual paradox. He fully acknowledges the ultimate truth that every entity in existence, without exception, is entirely subservient to