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Translation of the Tiruppavai

We adore the feet of the one who measured the world, a long time ago.
We praise the strength of the one who conquered Lanka in the south.
We glorify the fame of the one who kicked the wheel.
We adore the limbs of the one who lifted the mountain like an umbrella.
We worship the weapon held in your hands with which enemies are annihilated.
To be able to serve you forever, we have come here today.
Bring down to us your mercy, my dear pavai.

Reflections

The Lord has accomplished great feats in his avataram, the humbling of Mahabali, the destruction of Ravana, the annihilation of Chakatasura, the killing of Dhenukaasura and the lifting of Shri Govardhana. Compared to all of that the request made by the observers of this vrata is so simple! The appeal is made to the Divine Champion to get down from his high and mighty throne. He must become the approachable Lord who will take care of ordinary requests and woes