Thiruppavai - Andal's Divine melodies.

Thiruppavai - Andal's Divine Melodies.




The month of Marghazi which starts today, the 17th of December, is considered by our wise ancesters as the holiest period and conducive for spiritual pursuits cosmically. The period, from when the sun moves into the constellation of Dhanurrasi (or Sagittarius )and until it moves out to the constellation of Makara (or Capricorn) is known as Dhanurmasam. In Thiruppavai Andal gives a universal call to all people to recite the name and glories of Lord.We are told that this a the period in which Gods are physically present on Earth. This is the time when the whole family and society are to engage in spiritual activities in one form or other. Yatras are undertaken, Bhajans, Unjavritis and concerts are held. Young girls pray for a happy married life. Pavai Nonbu is a beautiful way of encouraging and training the young girls in the spiritual activities for her future role as a wife, mother, and the centre around which the house revolves.

In this thread I am glad to give a song a day for the 30 days of Marghazhi with meaning. I am glad to start with the first song of Thiruppavai, every song of which is known for its divinity, bhakthi, and literary excellence, beauty and simplicity.

May Lord Vishnu bless us all.




ஓம் ஸ்ரீசாய் வாசுதேவாய நமஹ.
மார்கழி மாதம் முதல் நாள்:

மார்கழித்திங்கள்மதிநிறைந்தநன்னாளால்;
நீராடப்போதுவீர்! போதுமினோ, நேரிழையீர்!
சீர்மல்கும்ஆய்ப்பாடிச்செல்வச்சிறுமீர்காள்!
கூர்வேல்கொடுந்தொழிலன்நந்தகோபன்குமரன்,
ஏரார்ந்தகண்ணியசோதைஇளஞ்சிங்கம்,
கார்மேனிச்செங்கண்கதிர்மதியம்போல்முகத்தான்
நாராயணனே, நமக்கேபறைதருவான்,
பாரோர்புகழப்படிந்தேலோரெம்பாவாய்.

1- நேர் இழையீர்-அழகிய ஆபரண்ங்களை அணிந்துள்ளவர்களே;
பறை-விப்பம்; ஏல்- கேள்; ஓர்-இதை நினைப்பாயாக்; ஏலோர்- பாதத்தை நிறைத்து கிடக்கும் சொல்; எம் பாவாய்- எம்முடைய பாவையே,
காமன் (மன்மதன்) மனைவி ரதி என்னும் கொள்ளலாம் (மேல் காமனை, நோற்கையாலே அவள் மனைவியான ரதியை சொல்லியதாகவும் ஆகும்.

It's Margali month, moon replete and the day is proper
We shall bathe, girls of Ayarpadi prosperous
Will you move out? You wealthy adorn'd fine jewels;
Narayana, son of relentless Nandagopala,
Whose job wielding a sharp spike ever alert and
The lion cub of Yasoda with eye gracious
And the lad with dark complexion, handsome eye
And face sunny bright pleasant as moon
Sure shall grant us the desire soon
To the esteem of this earth as a boon;
Oblige, involve, listen and consider, our damsel.

 

Dear DD @Lathasv,

I recall nostalgic childhood days in which, I was woken by Bhajan's and Paavai in Margazhi and rushed to make kolams and to the river Thambiravaruni for a cool bath in my village.

Thanks for your informative feed back.

May Lord Ventakeshwara bless you and your family in abundance.

Om Shri Sai Lakshmi Narayanaya Namaha- Humble salutation to Sai who is the incarnation of Lord Narayanaya, the consort of Goddess Lakshmi.

 

Dear @iyerviji sister,

Thanks for your prompt and lovely feed back as usual.

Happy to know that you will be visiting this thread daily.

May Lord Venkateshwara bless you and your DH in abundance.

Om Shri Sai Vasudevaya Namaha- Humble salutation to Him, who is the embodiment of Lord Vasudeva or Lord Krishna.

 

Dear @vaidehi71,

Thanks for the nice feed back.

Pavai reciting is indeed a soothing and pleasant experience. Hope we will all enjoy these 30 days!

 

Dear DD @sangeethakripa,

Thanks for your nice feed back.

It is such a pleasant experience to hear or recite Paavai in Margazhi every day. Every year I always look forward for this experience in Margazhi.

We will enjoy the Paasurams in the coming days!