Thirukkolur Ammal Varththaigal - 80

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Sri:

Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama:

 

80. tho:l ka:tti vandhe:no: battaraip po:le:

 

It is not clear what event is the basis for this va:rththai from Thirukkolur

Ammal. One possibility is as follows.

 

When Namperumal goes out in a procession in the streets of Srirangam, due to the

large crowds, there will be some people in front that will hit the ground with

long leather belts to clear the crowd. In some instances the belt would

accidentally hit a devotee. It is said that one time the belt hit Parasara

Bhattar on his shoulder. Bhattar's disciples got angry and used harsh words

against the person using the belt. Hearing that, Bhattar told his disciples

" They were only doing their duty. There is no mistake in that. Besides, what's

wrong in being hit by those in the service of the Lord " .

 

He then told the person who hit him " What you did was correct. When I got hit on

one shoulder, I should have offered my other shoulder also to you. That was my

mistake and I feel bad about it. Now I am showing you my other shoulder " . The

person who had used the leather belt became ashamed and apologized to Bhattar.

 

It is the quality of a Srivaishnava to show patience and mercy to anyone who

errs against them. Thirukkolur Ammal is asking " Did I show these qualities any

time like Bhattar did when he offered his other shoulder? "

 

Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Sharanam

adiyEn madhurakavi dAsan

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Sreemathe ramanujaya nama:

Sree mannarayanaya nama:

 

dasa dasoham.

you gave very god example regarding devotee's ethical behaviour.It is a light

for all devotees to know the ways to lead the life.

dhanyavad

krishnamacharyulu