Thiruppavai- Paasuram 27 - "Koodaarai Vellum Seer Govinda"

In this paasuram, Andal, along with the Gopikas, reveal to Lord Krishna their intentions that they would like to be gifted magnificent costumes, bangles, and jewels as a reward on the completion of their Vratam. She says that the reward should be the most cherished one that can make the world attest to the greatness of this Tiruppavai ritual.

Paasuram 27

Koodaarai vellum seer Govindhaa, undhannai
Paadi paRai kondu yaam perum sammaanam,
Naadu pugaLum parisinaal nanRaaga;
SoodagamE, thOzh vaLaiye, thOdE, sevippoovE,
PaadagamE, enrenaiya palgalaNum yaam aNivOm;
Aadai uruppOm, adhan pinnE paal sORu,
Mooda neyi peydhu muzhngai vaLi vaara,
Koodi irundhu, kuLirndhu ElOr embaavaay ||

Meaning of this Paasuram

Oh, Lord, you are capable of winning even the hearts of your opponents with your grace!

Bless us with the world's most supreme reward of singing your glories so that the world can know the significance of performing this holy ritual of Tiruppavai.

Adorn us with invaluable bangles, bracelets, shoulder ornaments, rings, studs, and flower-like vertex earrings, anklets, and many more unknown ornaments as our gift.

Then, we will wear the new clothes provided by you and eat with you the milk-food, Paayasam, prepared with lots of ghee, which, while eating, overflows from the hand to the elbow.

This is our wish, Oh Lord!

Inner, in-depth meaning of this Thiruppavai Paasuram 27

Andal, through this paasuram, refers to the breaking of the fast (after performing the Vrat or penance).

She highlights the unbounded love and grace of the Lord towards His devotees. He blesses them with good results and great rewards when they keep faith in Him and follow his path. The devotees get blessed with His union or Saayujyam.

So, the gopikas want to celebrate the occasion of breaking the penance by wearing new clothes, ornaments, and flowers. They cook the milk-food with jaggery/sugar and a large quantity of ghee and offer it as Naivedyam to God and consume the prasadam in His company.

That is why, on this 27th day of Dhanurmaasam, we prepare the akkaara vadisil (ksheeraannam or milk-food made up of milk, rice, jaggery, ghee, cashew nut, raisin, elaichi, etc.) and eat the same in His presence after offering it as Naivedyam to Him.