22.ANGAN MA - by U.Ve.ESB Swamin

January 8, 2002

22.ANGAN MA

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

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