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Translation of the Tiruppavai

Govinda who wins over enemies,
As we sing in the public,
Your praises accompanied by the drum,
We shall be blessed with great and praiseworthy gifts.
Beautiful jewels we shall get,
Bracelets, shoulder bands and ear ornaments.
Anklets and necklaces studded with precious stones.
We shall wear sarees and sit together to partake of milk-rice.
As we eat, the ghee will run down our elbows.
Our minds will shiver with joy, my dear pavai.

Reflections

Advice on traditional practices The sadhana of pavai vratam as envisaged by the elders have many elements that go towards self purification. This immersion in the divine is the true neeradal. This is accompanied by internal mantric vibrations whose healing sounds are the roar of the panchjanya. The perum parai drum reflects the external rhythm of life. Our life should vibrate with the beats of the divine in all places and all times. The pallaandu is the collection of upadesha or advice given to us as guidance by wise sadhaks of yore. The vithanangal such as lamps and banners are external signs of divine illumination, which we will naturally begin to display. In the trembling of a simple pipal leaf we shall recognise the presence of the Lord. That is how fine-tuned we become, when this vratam is done, the way the elders prescribed.

Om Shree Saadhyanaaraayana Potri

*End of Sopaanam-Seven*

SHUBHAM