(i) Seeing the Āzhvār’s disquietitude over His lying alone on a tender leaf during the deluge, the Lord hastens to reveal unto him a different setting altogether, pertaining to His Iconic Form where He is attended upon by the votaries in their full complement. Mention of just two pilgrim centres, in this song, should be taken as covering the numerous other pilgrim centres
In this fifth pāśuram, as Emperumān mercifully reveals His serene resting posture (śayana-tiru-k-kōlam) in the divya-dēśams of Thirukkōḷūr and Thiruppuḷinguḍi to assuage the Āzhvār's anxieties, a profound reversal occurs. Instead of finding solace, the Āzhvār is overcome with loving concern (maṅgaḷāśāsanam) and fear for the Lord's well-being. Beholding the Lord