Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sri:Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama: Thirukkolur Ammal Varththaigal (Thirukkolur Penpillai Rahasyam) 41. maN pUvai ittEnO kuravanambiyaip pOlE Near Thiruppathi was the town of Kuravapuram and Bheeman, an ardent devotee of Lord Srinivasa lived there. He belonged to the potter class. He created an image of Srinivasa with mud and prayed to Him everyday. He would makeflowers out of mud and present the Lord with that each day. Our acharyascalled this mud flower as "paNippU". Srinivasa enjoyed the great love ofthis devotee. Due to his great selfless love for the Lord, he came to be called asKurumbaruththa Namni and also as Kuravanambi (for his town). One timeSrinivasa decided that the devotion of Kuravanambi should be brought tothe notice of the world. So, when the devoted King Thondaiman presented Himwith golden flowers, He showed the mud flowers on top of the golden flowers.Seeing this, the king was surprised. He prayed to the Lord to understandwhat happened. Srinivasa made him realize the greatness of Kuravanambi. SoThondaiman went to Kuravapuram, met Nambi there and gave him his respects. It is said that, unable to accept the fact that his private experience withthe Lord had become publicized (even by Him), Kuravanambi gave his life atthat moment itself. Thirukkolur Ammal is asking "Did I pray to the Lord using mud flowers with deep devotion and love like Kuravanambi did?"Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Sharanam adiyEn madhurakavi dAsanhttp://www.acharya.org/vyakyanam/ThirukkolurammalVarththaigal/ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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