PeriyAzhwAr Thirumozhi 4.2- Thirumaal irum chOlai- Sriya: Pathi residing place

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• April 9, 2003


SrI:
SrImathE Gopaladesika Mahadesikaya namah:
Dearest Srivaishnavas,

AzhwAr who explained beautifully about various avatars, had mentioned that 
there are those who have seen such avtaara leelas of EmperumAn. But it was 
all performed at sometime when we were not there (or we did not have that 
jnAnam to enjoy Him). Now the same perumAL appears in various divya Desams. 
AzhwAr starts enjoying these most divine Divya dEsams. Especially 
ThirumallirunchOlai and Thirumalai are being taken up for enjoyment by 
AzhwAr.

Thiru maal- Sriya: Pathi. irumchOlai- Sriya: Pathi residing  place. So, 
perhaps, all Divya Desams of His can be addressed also as 
ThirumalirunchOlai. {I have not reproduced the transliteration of pAsurams- 
in case someone is interested, please visit 
http://ramanuja.org/sv/prabandham/texts/periaz4.txt and read.

1. Raakshasas- who went around shouting and yelling unabated and unbeaten 
fearlessly – creating fear among saadhus- were destroyed effortlessly by 
this Lord Rama- the lustrous lamp of Manu. The place where this Lord Rama 
resides is: ThirumaalirunchOlai- where the celestial damsels come walking 
musically with their anklets making musical sound, enter into the beautiful 
nUpura ganga to take bath. [This nUpura ganga is the water that splashed 
from the lordÂ’s feet when the feet was washed with the kamandalu waters by 
four faced BrahmA (the remaining waters were captured by Siva in his matted 
locks ]

In last ten, if ever you wish to see Rama, there are those who have seen 
Him. Now AzhwAr shows where He (Rama) resides permanently.

2. The One- who cut the heads of Raavanan, and his strong shoulders, 
possessing the sword by name chandrahaasam; and cut the nose of his sister 
Soorpanaka- resides in this mountain of ThirumaalirunchOlai- where one can 
hear the divine rendering of Thirupaallandu everywhere.

Here one can refer this cutting shoulders to VaaNan (Ayiran thOLum 
pozhikurudhi paaya). But having been referred to Rama and Rama cutting the 
shoulders of KumbakarNan and the heads of his brother Ravana and the nose of 
his sister can be interpreted as well.

pollA mooku – says AzhwAr. The ears that did not listen to sweet and good 
words of Rama, Lakshmana were cut. The tongue (naaku) alone should have been 
cut for having spoken. But instead of cutting naaaku, He cut the mookku. 
(and also nose adds to the beauty of the face).

3. Those equal to Him and those who are not bound by His punishment – are 
troubled by their enemies- raakshasas. Their wrong paths are blocked by this 
Lord Rama and his most favourite residence is this ThirumaalirunchOlai- 
where His devotees who come flocking to this place paying obeisance to Him 
at all times with folded hands, thus ensuring that they do not go to such a 
path (wrong papth where Ravana et al went).   .
(thakkaar- equal to Him; mikkAr- above Him- meaning: they (those who have 
surrendered to Him- Srivaishnavas- are not bound by His nigraham- as He has 
considered as His darling devotees; he does not punish them, though it is 
His duty.

4. the cattle rearing cowherd folks joined together and started to perform 
Devendra pooja- and that was stooped by the Lord KaNNan and His favourite 
sthalam is this ThirumaalirunchOlai- where the celestial tree kaRpaka 
vruksham flowers drop their honey on this place and this honey flows like a 
river, full of water.

5. The One who blessed and received the kaimkaryam of an elephant that was 
caught by the crocodile in the middle of the pond; the one who took the life 
of an elephant (kuvalayeepeetm) at KamsaÂ’s palace; He is residing 
permanently at this Divya Desam of ThirumaalirunchOlai; where, when the lady 
elephant tries to leave due to minor squabbles (oodal), the male elephant 
vows in the divine name of Azhagar (the male elephant of ThirumalirunchOlai- 
Azhagar mEl ANai..) and makes peaceÂ… to loiter the place with its mate.

Thus, the elephants, jointly with its mate, devotedly walk around in this 
place. When there is little bit suspicion, quarrel between them, and the 
lady walks away weeping (deadly weapon), the male says: Here is the Lord who 
saved one elephant and accepted its kaimkaryam; and destroyed the wrong 
elephant which attempted to kill Him; in his name, let me tell you.. I am 
with you.. [“ThiruvANai ninANadi kaNdaay- says NammAzhwAr]. The lady 
elephant also due to her devotion for Azhagar accepted its maleÂ… The lady 
also says: Since you went alone, the suspicion arose in me.. Now hereafter 
let us go together around His temple. It is ThiruvANaiÂ… Thiruvaaymozhi 
Pillai interprets as PiraaTTI ANaiÂ…

6. Whatever and whoever Kamsan sent- all were destroyed by Him effortlessly 
and also happily- Also, in spite of all those fights with wrestlters, 
elephant, etc.. Still the sndal paste offered by the hunch back old lady (on 
the way to KamsaÂ’s palace for a hug with the strong shoulders of KaNNan) did 
not go away at all on His divine chest- Such Grandest Lord resides 
permanently in this mountain ThirumaalirunchOlai sages, Devas et al come 
praising it (the divya Desam) as the Place for protection during times of 
danger and crisis. (Avatthanam)

The paste also did not go away.. thus not even little bit of sweat- If the 
sandal paste is smeared, also there may be doubts among Gopika sthrees that 
KaNNan must have spent some time with someone in KamsaÂ’s place; thus even 
that is not there- enjoys Acharyas.  Also, if there are enemies, he destroys 
them effortlessly. But if there is a anukoolar (devotees) who offers even 
sandal paste, He keeps it safely and protects as a treasure on his divine 
chest (and inside his heart as well). jnAnitvAmaiva mE matham). Thus, the 
place where He stays is our dhanam. (Avath dhanam)Â…. nAsthi pithrArjitham 
kinchith- na mayA kinchithArjitham; asthimE hasthisailaagrE vassthu 
paithAmaham dhanam||


7. Much to the “shock and awe” of Kauravas (Duryodhanan et al), Arjuna (with 
the blessings of KaNNan- who was sitting a charioteer) brought the water 
from the ground using its arrow for the horses to drinkÂ… , with anugrahams 
of KaNNan, who resides pernenently in this divya desam of ThirumalirunchOlai 
where the king (who has sharp spear that can destroy enemies; virtuous one) 
of Madura, praises Koodal azhagar with devotionÂ…

When there was battle to kill Jayathrathan, KaNNan noticed that the horses 
have become tired and need some water. Arjuna immdeitaely said, “till then, 
let me stand on the ground and fight; you can take the horses for the water. 
Let them drink water.”. Kannan felt pleased at that statement. KaNNan said, 
“there is not a necessity to go anywhere. Use you VaruNasthram and get the 
wtare from the earth.. Arjuna sent his asthra and fountain water bursts out 
to let the horses have their dayÂ… DuryOdhana et all were bewildered at the 
strength and skills of Arjuna. It was KaNNan who made Arjuna achieve the 
same- thatÂ’s how the pAsuram needs to be interpreted in line with JeerÂ’s 
vyAkhyAnam. AzhwAr enjoys Paandya KingÂ’s devotion for this Lord Koodal 
Azhagar of ThirumalirunchOlai.  This king is also called malayadwajan. When 
he drove his chariot to go to Ganges in the north, it stooped and refused to 
proceed further on top of this mountain. He took his bath in silambbaaRu – 
taking this as the divine command of Azhagar (in lieu of Ganges) and he 
became more devoted to this place- is also the commentary.

8. The kings who do not come in his way (like the way paandya king did), are 
simply crushed by this Lord and asked to go in the narrow path in the 
forests leading them astray; such greatest Lord Sriya: Pathi (selvan) stays 
here permanently in the divya Desam of ThirumalirunchOlai where six legged 
bees sing the divine 1000 names of EmperumAn rendering Thirupalliyezhucchi.

KuRugaa mannar- The Ones who bend themselves infront of this LordÂ… are given 
lots of wealth here and there; wheareas those who do not bow down to Him, 
are not given. How the bees can sing 1000 names and Thiruppalliyezhucchi? 
AzhwArs means the ParamaikAnthis as bees..the six legs are the six padhas of 
Dwaya manthra. Those Dwaya nishtans are referred to thus as six legged bees. 
OR.. prAtha kalam (morning), sankhavam, mAdhyAnnam, aparANNam, Saayaannam, 
Night- thus six times they perform ArAdhanam to emperumAn. Thus along with 
jnAnam, dAsyam and anushtAnam are found in abundance in this place.

9. The bootha kaNanGaL (Bootham, Brahma raakshas and other wild animals) 
beat the prey hard and offer the dead ones to this Lord with devotion before 
their partaking it- and that Sarva Swami resides here permanently at this 
Divya Desam where Lord KaLLazhagarÂ’s red coral mouth and lips are matching 
to flowers that fall onto the ground from their trees in the dense forest.

In last pasuram, the kurugAtha mannar (the kings who do not bow down are 
lead astray in the narrow forest paths by the LordÂ…) was referred to. These 
kings walk into the forest and are snatched by the Boothams, Brahmaraaskhas, 
tigers and lions to their heartÂ’s content. It is sort of punishment to the 
kings and also food for the animals. These animals in this 
ThirumalirunchOlai are so devoted [as He is their Lord as well] that they 
also do not eat without offering to the Lord. How can they offer the flesh 
and dead ones? Why not? ThatÂ’s what their food is. Also the food is sent by 
the Lord himself. It is EmperumAn’s krupA to give us such food at least – 
thinks these animals and offer them with devotion. Since these blood 
dripping flesh is offered to the Lord, perhaps the LordÂ’s mouth and lips are 
so reddish in colours- it appears- enjoys the Acharyas. Thus, these fleshes 
thrown and found in the forest are the pieces of His mouth- stupefy us.

10. On all eight directions in all harems, there are so many spouses 
)dEvigaL) in Dwaraka coming out along with KaNNan when he starts to go to 
the palace- such nirmalan- Vimalan- Blemishless Lord SarvEswaran resides in 
this Divya Desam of ThirumalirunchOlai – Thirumalai- where the lady 
elephants go to male elephants and play with them merrily drinking the joy 
of being together.

There were 16000 spouses for KaNNan and He used to be with everyone of them 
and when he comes out, all send Him off from their respective harem for 
their respective husband KaNNan and He becomes one to drive the chariot. 
Like sri, BhU, NeeLa dEvi, they have no jealousy among thesmevles. Because 
He is vimalan- Blemishless; Faultless; having no imperfections at all. 
AkilahEyaprathyaneekan. Priya saarvabhouman- why should there be jealously? 
Everyone deserves to be His wife- including us. Thus, unlike the lady 
elephants that wander everywhere during the day and finally go towards the 
Male the spouses of KaNNan always think of Him, be with Him and serve Him. - 
  (all jeevathmas are considered as ladies -sthrees - and He alone is 
PurushOtthaman- They need to go and be with him joyously drinking the joy of 
being with Him forever and ever)-

11. Thus unlike lady elephants, instead of wandering here and there and like 
the Pathivratha spouses, this Sri VilliputthUr VishNuchithhar, the 
ParamaikAnthi vrathar- who is like a Pathivrtha sthree for the Lord- without 
any Devathanthra sambandham, and PrayojanAnthara sambandham, (no other goal 
and no other means other than His Lotus feet)- has sung this ten on 
ThirumallirunchOlai KaNNan- mahApurushan pf Thirumalai- the dark blue hued 
lord – and those who read this ten will be blessed to see His two Lotus Feet 
for sure.

PeriyAzhwAr ThiruvadigaLE SaraNam
Regards
Namo Narayana
dAsan


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