The month of Purattasi reminded me so much of Azhwars that I want to write a series on the 12 Azhwars. The word Azhwar literally means the one who delves deep and in this case it is the one who delves deep into Vishnu Bhakti.
All the 12 Azhwars are said to be parts (amsam அம்சம்) of Mahavishnu. I begin with the first one.
Poigai Azhwar (பொய்கை ஆழ்வார்)
Star: Thirvonam
Day: Tuesday
Thithi: Ashtami
Month: Ipasi valarpirai
Amsam: Panchajanyam (conch)
Poigai Azhwar had so much of love for Mahavishnu that he used to say that “My love for Him says, go to Him; my tongue says, sing his praise; my ears say hear his greatness; my eyes say, look only at Him who does not have any birth or death.”
Poigai Azhwar has sung hymns on the following temples:
►Srirangam
►Thiruvinnagaram (Oppliappan Koil)
►Thirukovilur
►Thiruvekka
►Tirupathi
►Thirupparkadal
►Paramapadham
பொய்கை ஆழ்வாரை பற்றி சொல்லும்போது அவருடைய இந்த பாடலை சொல்லாமல் இருக்க முடியாது.
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வைய்ய கதிரோன் விளக்காக-சைய்ய
சுடராழியான் அடிக்கே சூட்டினேன் சொல்மாலை
இடராழி நீங்குகவே என்று
உங்களுக்கு மிகவும் நன்றி.ஆவலுடன் மற்ற ஆழ்வார்களை பற்றிய கட்டுரைகளை எதிர் பார்த்துகொண்டு இருக்கிறேன்
@ Mr. Parthasarathi - please wait for the fourth blog about the meeting of the first three azhwars
ReplyDeleteSuper Lak! Great subject to write about. And interesting too. I only knew that some Azhwars existed in history and they were followers of Maha Vishnu. Will learn more about them from your blogs. thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeing the grand daughter of my illustrious and gifted uncle Shri K Raja, your blogs reflect his writing and acute observations as well! Two points:
ReplyDelete1.Is the information you are giving correct and if so what is the source?
2.Azhvar tamizh is heavenly with sanskrit mingled so nicely without being 'aloof'and people who talk about greatness and spread of tamizh as their 'asset' should read the paasurams. So it would be nice to bring the signature of each by citing one paasuram from them so that the twelve have separate identity!
I am sure with thatha's blessings and for his satisfaction you will start one on Nayanars!!
All the best!!
SORRY I WAS NOT ABLE TO COMENT EARLIER TO YOUR VARIOUS BLOGS OVER THE PAST 10 TO 15 DAYS . ALL OF THEM HAS BEEN VERY INFORMATIVE AND DESCRIPTIVE , MAKING US AWARE .
ReplyDeleteVery informative and useful, especially for the young generation to remember our deep cultural values. Thanks very much.
ReplyDeleteLovely & very interesting topic.Yes,it will be good to have a poem or two by the Alwars whom you write about.Thanks Lakshmi.I have choreographed & taught a few to my students,they are so very interesting to read & learn.Love.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting & informative Lakshmi.Waiting to read & learn more.
ReplyDeleteChandra.
Susheela is sure that you will soon be a very good journalist
ReplyDeleteI am late in reading since i had problems. But this subject had really interested me. Anything connected to Bhakti-the love of God and the love for God unconditionally fascinates me!
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