In this paasuram, the gopikas sing the praise of the Lord in the style of PallAndu (mangaLaasaasanams) after Krishna wakes up and walks towards His throne, accompanied by NeeLA Devi, and gets seated on it. They narrate each amazing feat of Krishna and wish for the wellness of those limbs that performed those miracles.
Tiruppavai- Paasuram 24
AnRu ivvUlagam aLandAy adi pOtRi
SenRangu ththennilangai setRaay thiRal pOtRi
PonRa chchagadam uthaththaay pugazh pOtRi
Kanru kuNilaa eRindaay kadal pOtRi
Kunru kudeyaay eduththaay kuNam pOtRi
VenRu pagai kedukkum nin kayyil vEl pOtRi
EnRenRum un sEvagamE Eththi paRai koLvAn
InRu yaam vandOm irangElOr embaavaay
Meaning of this Paasuram
During those days when the world was weeping due to the atrocities of the demons, You took the step(s) (measuring the earth and sky with two steps and keeping the third foot on the head of Bali).
Again, in those days, you took steps towards Lanka in the South with the arrows (to kill Ravana).
Then again, you kicked the wheel with force using these feet (to kill the SakatAsura demon in the form of a wheel).
You, again, flew a demon-calf towards another demon in the form of a tree, using amazing force with these feet, to kill both of them simultaneously.
You lifted the mountain Govardhana like an umbrella with such splendid awe using a finger (to protect your people and cattle from the anger of Indra).
Oh, Lord! You hold a spear in your hand that destroys all the enemies. Glory to Thee, oh, Lord!
We have come here today to sing your praises and offer our eternal services, and to obtain the gift of Parai from You.
Oh, Lord, have mercy on us.
Inner, in-depth meaning of this Thirupaavai Paasuram 24
In this paasuram, Goda Devi not only refers to the different styles of the Lord in killing the demons but also highlights the different gaits of the Lord during His walk from His chamber toward the throne. A gait is the manner of moving one's feet or legs while walking. She describes the Lord's gaits, which are exceptionally worthy of Him alone. The gopis requested the Lord to ascend His throne to listen to their prayers, solely because of the pleasure of viewing His majestic and beautiful gaits. After witnessing this beautiful scene, the gopis were overwhelmed with joy and praised the Lord with shouts of "Glory to Thee" and by recounting His many great deeds at different times.
Inner, in-depth meaning of this Thirupaavai Paasuram 24
In this paasuram, Goda Devi not only refers to the different styles of the Lord in killing the demons but also highlights the different gaits of the Lord during His walk from His chamber toward the throne. A gait is the manner of moving one's feet or legs while walking. She describes the Lord's gaits, which are exceptionally worthy of Him alone. The gopis requested the Lord to ascend His throne to listen to their prayers, solely because of the pleasure of viewing His majestic and beautiful gaits. After witnessing this beautiful scene, the gopis were overwhelmed with joy and praised the Lord with shouts of "Glory to Thee" and by recounting His many great deeds at different times.
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