TIRUPPAVAI--25

TELUGU VYAKHYANAM

oruththi maganaayp piRandhu Or iravil- 
oruththi maganaay oLiththu vaLarath 
tharikkilaan aagith thaan theengu ninaindha 
karuththaip pizhaippiththuk kanchan vayitril 
neruppenna ninRa nedumaalae!, unnai- 
aruththiththu vandhOm paRai tharudhiyaagil 
thiruththakka selvamum saevagamum yaam paadi 
varuththamum theerndhu magizhndhaelOr embaavaay (25

Lord Krishna after hearing their mangalaasaasana said
      with a melting heart and an affectionate tone: "O girls!
      By your birth (as the daughter of Periyaazhwaar) you are
      ever interested in my welfare and pray for that.You have
      all come here braving the biting cold and unmindful of 
      your health.Have you anything else on your mind except
      PARAI (accessories for the NONBU rite)?"
 
      Gopis replied: "We have come under the pretext of petitio-
      ning you for the accessories,but actually our request is
      for your Service only."
 
      Lord Krishna: " I may find it difficult to grant your
      request immediately.After all it is not all that simple.
      There may be so many impediments in the way."
      
      Gopis: " You were born as the son of Devaki and on the
      same night you became the son of Yasoda.To the former
      you gave the pleasure of giving birth to you(avataara-
      rasa), and to the latter the pleasure of enjoying your
      sport (leela-rasa).Having falsified Kamsa's evil intentions
      and you made them fall on his own head.All this you did 
      because of your love for your votaries.So nothing is
      impossible for you.You can do away with all obstructions.
      The only thing needed is that you should have the mind
      to bless us with your Service."

                    

SRI BALA MUKUNDASTAKAM

SRI BALAMUKUNDASHTAKAM

కరారవిందేన పదారవిందం 

ముఖారవిందే వినివేషయంతం

వటస్య పత్రస్య పుటె శయానం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి 1

సంహృత్య లోకాన్ వటపత్రమధ్యె

శయానమాద్యంతవిహీనరూపం

సర్వేశ్వరం సర్వహితావతరం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి 2

ఇందీవరశ్యామలకోమలాంగం

ఇంద్రాదిదేవార్చితపాదపద్మం

సంతానకల్పద్రుమ మాశ్రితానాం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి 3

లంబాలకం లంబితహారయష్టిం

శృంగరలీలాంకితదంతపంక్తిం

బింబాధరం చారువిశాలనేత్రం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి  4

శిఖ్యె నిధాయాద్య పయోదధీనీ

బహిర్గతాయాం వ్రజనాయికాయాం

భుక్త్వా యథేస్టం కపటేన సుప్తం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి    5

కలిందజాంతస్థితకాలియస్య

ఫణాప్రరంగే నటనాప్రియంతం

తత్పుఛ్ఛహస్తం శరదిందువక్త్రం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి    6

ఉలూఖలె బద్ధముదారశౌర్యం

ఉత్తుంగయుగ్మార్జునభంగలీలం

ఉత్ఫుల్లపద్మాయత చారునేత్రం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి     7

ఆలోక్య మాతుర్ముఖమాదరేణ

స్తన్యం పిబంతం సరసీరుహాక్షం

సచ్చిన్మయం దేవమనంతరూపం

బాలం ముకుందం మనసా స్మరామి    8

kararavindena padaravindam 

mukharavinde viniveshayantam
vatasya patrasya pute shayanam
balam mukundam manasa smarami

samhritya lokan vatapatramadhye
shayanamadyantavihnarupam
sarveshvaram sarvahitavataram
balam mukundam manasa smarami

indivarashyamalakomalangamindradidevarcitapadapadmam
santanakalpadrumamashritanam
balam mukundam manasa smarami

lambalakam lambitaharayastimshringaralilankitadantapanktim
bimbadharam caruvishalanetram
balam mukundam manasa smarami

shikye nidhayadya payodadhinibahirgatayam vrajanayikayam
bhuktva yathestam kapatena suptam
balam mukundam manasa smarami

kalindajantasthitakaliyasya
phanagrarange natanapriyantam
tatpucchahastam sharadinduvaktram
balam mukundam manasa smarami

ulukhale baddhamudarashauryam
uttungayugmarjunabhangalilam
utphullapadmayatacarunetram
balam mukundam manasa smarami

alokya maturmukhamadarena
stanyam pibantam sarasiruhaksham
saccinmayam devamanantarupam
balam mukundam manasa smarami

One of most delightful manifestation of Lord Krishna is his appearance as the ever lovable child Bal Gopal. What captures one's imagination is the paradox that this little innocent prankster, whose aim in life seems to revolve around making mischief of all kinds starting from stealing butter to breaking water pots perched on the heads of ladies of Vrindaban, is actually the Lord of all creation! But then, the Supreme Lord is a merciful and benevolent Lord. He takes on the aspect of a sweet child, so that our devotion to Him finds expression as pure love without a feeling of intimidation lurking somewhere behind.

Love for children is a universal human instinct. And as far as children go, Bal Gopal, the Supreme Lord in his child manifestation, has it all that would make one scoop the little fellow up in one's arms and cuddle him. An entrancing smiling face, a unparalleled knack for naughtiness, using Bambi-eyes to get out of trouble, keeping the blessed citizens of Vrindaban always entertained through his antics and vanquishing a few demons along the way - this beautiful child has the makings of a superstar indeed!

TIRUPPAVAI--24

TELUGU VYAKHYANAM

anRu iv ulagam aLandhaay adi pOtri 
senRanguth then ilangai setraay thiRal pOtri 
ponRach chakatam udhaiththaay pugazh pOtri 
kanRu kuNilaa eRindhaay kazhal pOtri 
kunRu kudaiyaay eduththaay guNam pOtri 
venRu pagai kedukkum nin kaiyil vael pOtri 
enRenRum un saevagamae aeththip paRai koLvaan 
inRu yaam vandhOm irangaelOr embaavaay (24) 

 In days of yore Arjuna ordered Sri Krishna,on the holy
      battlefield of Kurukshetra,to park his chariot in between
      the array of the two armies and the charioteer did so.
      So also now the Gopis earnestly solicited Him to walk
      out and embellish the royal throne by occupying it.He
      did it.When He stirred out all the Gopis with Nappinnai
      followed Him with prayers for His safety (Mangalaasaa-
      sanam)and when He sat on the throne held His feet with
      their very tender hands and pressed them to their heart
      and eyes with veneration.They beheld quickly the change
      in hue (i.e., the feet became very red owing to the strain of
      walking and being pressed by their soft hands gently).
 
      This reminded them of Sri Krishna's former heroic feat
      of measuring the whole universe with His very delicate
      feet.They thought they were also as cruel-hearted as
      Indra and the devas who never thought about His tender-
      ness (Saukumaarya).
 
      That Andal is the very worthy daughter of Periyaazhwar
      is proved in this verse.She says: " O Lord! you measured
      this universe for the sake of Indra,who was intent on
      getting back his kingdom;while Bali was after fame.No one
      gave a thought to your tenderness;so we have come to
      pray that you must be free from all evils.
 
      Ravana was worse; he had neither the generosity nor the
      aesthetic sense of Bali.Just like entering a cave and
      waking up and fighting a wild beast you walked to Lanka
      and fought with him.Hence we are afraid for you.
 
      That was when you were 37 years of age.What about the
      asura who entered the cart which was there to protect
      you,at the time when you were an infant and unable to
      distinguish between friend and foe? So we fear all the
      more for that.
 
      Then two asuras assuming the guise of a calf and fruit
      tried to put an end to your life.They were hidden enemies.
      We fear that all the more.
 
      These were evil acts by your foes; but what about Indra for
      whom you strained every nerve ? He suddenly became an
      adversary, for the flimsy reason that you consumed his
      food, and rained stony rain for seven days.You lifted up
      the mountain and saved the entire Gokulam. Mangalam etc.."
 
      UN SEVAKAME - only your (Krishna's) heroic feat.But it 
      may be remarked  that in this paasuram Andal has sung
      the glory of Vamana,Rama and Krishna.However there is
      no contradiction here because they were all His own
      previous births.Similarly her father Sri Vishnuchitta
      sings of them all - "Varuga varuga inge Vamana nambi..
      kariya kuzhal..Kaakutta nambi etc." As Sri Nanjeeyar
      delectably puts it, "Both father and daughter had the
      habit of building dams after all the water had flown
      through to the sea."
 

TIRUPPAVAI--23

TELUGU VYAKHYANAM

maari malai muzhainchil mannik kidandhu uRangum 
seeriya singam aRivutruth thee vizhiththu 
vaeri mayir ponga eppaadum paerndhu udhaRi 
moori nimirndhu muzhangip puRappattup 
pOdharumaa pOlae nee poovaippoo vaNNaa un- 
kOyil ninRu iNGNGanae pOndharuLik kOppudaiya- 
seeriya singaasanaththu irundhu yaam vandha- 
kaariyam aaraayndhu aruLaelOr embaavaay (23) 

Sri Krishna felt sad on hearing this pathetic appeal from
        the Gopis who had come as refugees,when they were attendants
        of Nappinnai.He also recollected two similar incidents in His
        previous birth as Rama: 1)The Dandaka forest sages came and
        exhibited their bodies mutilated by the demons;and He had
        to apologise for His tardiness 2) When Vibhishana came to
        Him,He thought He alone was responsible for all the
        humiliations he had suffered at Ravana's hands.
 
        When this is His behaviour towards even men,what then to
        speak of women!So Sri Krishna consoled them and promised
        to do whatever they wanted.They request Him to stir out
        of His bedchamber with all splendour and grandeur.They
        had seen His sleeping posture,but now they want to see
        His grand gait as well as His sitting posture on His
        royal throne.(Ninravarum Irundavarum Kidandavarum).
        "Like a lion sleeping with a lioness in a mountain cave
        during the rainy season,you sleep with Nappinnai,being
        a jewel for Her bosom.Now O Lord,Awake and stride out".
 
        Krishna asked: " Do you want me to appear before you like
        RAGHAVA SIMHA or YADAVA SIMHA or NARASIMHA ?"
        Gopis replied : "We merely gave the simile of the lion
        to stress the fact that your greatness is natural to
        you,just as a lion cub even at birth is the king of
        the jungle and doesn't need any coronation.Further
        it is like calling you POOVAI PPOO VANNA when this
        comparison of your supreme bodily complexion to this
        flower's is unworthy and highly improper."
 
        UN KOYIL is noteworthy.In the 16th verse the Gopis said
        "NANDAGOPAN KOYIL" (Nanda's mansion).Now they say "Krishna's
        mansion".Strictly speaking to whom does it belong ? It
        belongs to both; just like the Hridaya Kamalam (heart of
        man) where both the soul and God reside;or like
        AZHWAR TIRUNAGARI which belongs to both Saint NAMMAZHWAR
        and the deity POLINDU NINRA BIRAAN.

TIRUPPAVAI--22

TELUGU VYAKHYANAM

aNGkaN maaNYaalaththu arasar abimaana- 
pangamaay vandhu nin paLLik kattiR keezhae 
sangam iruppaar pOl vandhu thalaippeydhOm 
kingiNi vaaych cheydha thaamaraip poop pOlae 
sengaN chiRuch chiRidhae emmael vizhiyaavO 
thingaLum aadhiththanum ezhundhaaR pOl 
aNGkaN irandum kondu engaL mael nOkkudhiyael 
engaL mael saabam izhindhaelOr embaavaay (22) 

Sri Krishna enquires with the Gopis the reason for
        their visit; and they reply:
 
        O Lord! even though you know very well that we have
        approached you as refugees,having no one else to give
        us protection,you have not condescended to cast your
        nectarine glances on us.We are born of a family (of
        Azhwars) whose constant prayer is for your Grace and
        that you you should talk to them by moving your coral-
        like lips.We,like vanquished arrogant kings,have cast
        aside our ego and assembled under your bedstead in
        search of refuge.Our sole ambition is to be the target
        of your merciful eyes.Your enquiry regarding the purpose
        of our visit appears to be a new practice in your
        relations with us.Know that we,who should be always
        united with you,are today pining in separation.This
        situation,which appears to be due to some curse,can
        be modified only by your nectarine glance.It is only
        for this cool look that we have come to you and not
        for any other favour.So open your eyes slowly and
        steadily look at us."
 
        This is the very pathetic but gentle and sweet prayer
        of ANDAL to Sri Krishna which would melt even an
        adamantine heart.
 
        NOTE: Each limb of the Almighty is capable of nullifying
        the evil effect of a curse as can be seen in these cases:
        1.HIS FEET -Ahalya's curse by her husband
        2.HIS KNEES- Nala Kubara and Manigriva ,sons of Kubera
                     transformed into joined trees.
        3.HIS THIGHS - Madhu and Kaitabha who were crushed to
                       death by them
        4.HIS CHEST - Durvasa's curse on Indra,removed by Sridevi
                      who resides in His bosom
        5. Now HIS EYES -curse of separation in the case of ANDAL

NARAYANASTOTRAM

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ఇతి శ్రీ శంకరాచార్య విరచిత శ్రీనారాయణస్తోత్రం సంపూర్ణం

TIRUPPAVAI--21

TELUGU VYAKHYANAM

aetra kalangaL edhir pongi meedhaLippa 
maatraadhae paal soriyum vaLLal perum pasukkaL 
aatrap padaiththaan maganae aRivuRaay 
ootram udaiyaay periyaay ulaginil- 
thOtramaay ninRa sudarae thuyil ezhaay 
maatraar unakku vali tholaindhu un vaasaR kaN 
aatraadhu vandhu un adi paNiyumaa pOlae 
pOtriyaam vandhOm pugazhndhaelOr embaavaay (21) 

NAPPINNAI opened the door and told the Gopis: "Know
          that I am one amongst you.Don't think I was keeping
          mum.I was just waiting for an opportunity to advocate
          your cause to the Lord.I will certainly accomplish 
          your end."
 
          So she joins them.The Gopis now eulogise the Lord:
          "Your father Nanda's prosperity is immeasurable;his
          cattle-wealth is endless.It is sufficient if you
          understand our distress."
 
          The phrases UTTRAMUDAYAAY etc have double meanings:
 
          UTTRAMUDAYAAY - 1) You are perfectly described in a
          holy Scripture called Veda,which is unshakable,is
          not of known authorship,permanent,flawless and is
          an Authority by itself. 2)You have a very strong
          determination not to abandon those who
          surrender to you(as you exhibited in the case of
          Vibhishana).
          PERIYAAY- 1)Even those Vedas cannot fully describe 
          you as you possess an indescribable greatness.2)
          Even after doing everything for your devotees you
          think you have done nothing for them;and that what 
          you did  was your own personal work.This is your
          greatness.
          ULAGINIL TOTRAMAAY etc.. 1)Vedas are rendered trust-
          worthy by your incarnations as Rama,Krishna etc.
          You have shown your form even to the lowliest among
          the low in this world. 2)You have a predilection for
          your devotees;you show this by going as messenger for
          the Pandavas and acting as charioteer for Arjuna.So
          much so that your 'Aasrita-Pakshapaata' (undue predilection
          towards devotees) became evident even to enemies
          like Duryodhana and Sisupala.
          SUDARE -1)while the lustre of all the souls who take
          birth due to their good and bad deeds gets dimmer with
          each birth,your lustre (SUDAR) gets enhanced each time, as 
          your births are out of your Mercy (Kripa) for the distressed
          souls.2)By willingly subjecting yourself to slavery in
          respect of your devotees you enhance the lustre of your
          greatness.