Guest guest Posted July 14, 2003 Report Share Posted July 14, 2003 Namaste: Sage Ramalinga Swamigal is known mostly by the popular name, Vallalar which means that he is a 'great giver.' Vallalar certainly was great giver of tamil poems most of them are in praise of Shiva and Muruga (Tamil name for Subramanya). Many of these poems have been sung by millions of Tamilians across the globe. They are quite deep in the expression of 'bhakti,' 'jnanam' and they insist on the importance of high morals in the society. Let me provide you my translation of one his poem to 'Muruga or Kantha' (Lord Subramanya) situated in temple in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. I am aware that translation of Vallalar's verses is inadequate and do not convey the full meaning of his poem coming from the bottom of his heart. My apologies for inadvertant errors: The first two verses of his poem in Tamil are provide first followed by the translation of his entire poem: Orumai udan ninaithu thirumalaradi ninaikindra uttamar tham uravu Vendum; Ul Ondru vaithu puram ondru pesuvar uravu kalavaami Vendum; Translation of the entire poem: Provide me the Satsangh of noble people whose mind is filled with your thoughts; Help me to get rid of any association with those whose speeches are contradictory to their thoughts (doubletalk!); Grace me to speak your glory for ever and protect me free from false pretences; Grant my body, mind and intellect to engage in ethical activities and free the mind from entertaining devilish thoughts; Fill my hearts with your grace to destroy my passions and focus my thoughts always only on you; Shower your grace, keep my body, mind and intellect strong and free from illness of all kind. Warmest regards, Ram Chandran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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