tharu-thuyaram 3-examples

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Dear SrEvaishNavites,

 

The next two examples illustrated by Sri KulasErkara AzhwAr

 

1. thAn nOkkAdhu eth-thuyaram seidhidinum-thAr vEandhan kOl nOkki vAzhum-kuDi

pOnRirundhEanEa.perumAL thiru-Mozhi 5-3;

 

The primary duty of the king is to take care of his subjects. Contrary to this,

if he goes on tormenting them, what they will do/ They will still look upon him

for doing good and take care of their welfare.

 

Likwise, Oh! Lord of vithuvakkOTe, I will always look upon YOu as my ultimate refuge.

 

2. vALAl aRuthuch chudinum-maruthuvan pAl-mALAdha kAdhal nOyALan pOle

perumAL thiru-mozhi 5-4;

The branch of anaesthesia has advanced to a large extent.Various types and

proportions of choloroform permit the doctor to perform surgery without any

pain whatsoever. However, the post operation period is a very painful one. The

knife once piercing the body leaves a lasting impression and endless pain.

 

Do we abhor the surgeon for having inflicted such pains? or We thank him and reward him?

 

Since, he does it for our welfare, we in fact appreciate his services.

 

Similarly, Oh! Lord of vithuvakOTe, I surrender at Your divine feet with

immense affection realising that whatever sufferings I undergo is for my macro

and long term good.

 

(to be continued)

vanamamalai padmanabhan