asking him “ṅrant me three steps of land” —

 being my ruler —

to mercifully explain to me —

blessing me —

that rudhra will not compare with me (who is a permanent servitor) —

look truthful to me; —

easily approachable way for me —

what worry do ī have? —

calling him out for a duel with him —

no one else here, for me —

for me (who has this determination) —

for me —

to me (the one who cannot take such abuses about emperumān) —

in my matter —

for me (with such faults) —

to me (who is so fortunate) —

for me who remains that you are the only protector —

for me (who has huge affection for him) —

for me (having the nature of not seeking any other protector) —

for me having no other refuge —