Saturday, September 7, 2019

First Step into the World of Thevaraaram

Blogging after more than 4 years. Facebook took over blogging. Yet, blogging has its own charm :)

First Step into Thevaaram
I knew who the Naalvar were - Thirugnyana sambanthar, Appar, Sundarar, Thirunaavaukkarasar because my parents used to do annual poojai at the Vairan Temple in Vairavanpatti called Naalvar Guru Poojai. There was a dedicated sannidhi for them. Knew they were one of the Siva devotees but nothing about their contribution, only the yummy prasaadams  - the super yummy pulisaadham we go after the poojai!! ;)
And since 6-7 years started hearing the terms  Thevaaram, Muttrothal, Thirumurailand so on more but had never actually listened to them.
Recently, Shri Pazha Pazhaniappan ayya of Kamban Kazhagam gifted me a little book - compiled by him titled  'Payan Tharum Pathigangal'. They had selected pathigams with a short description about each. I could not have asked for a better introduction to this Ocean of Thevaram. With sincere thanks and seeking his blessings here is my first attempt.
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Experts, please pardon that this is not in the prescribed pann or tune but only my humble attempt to recite in a tune that came to my mind and is comfortable. But honestly, as I recited it a few times it was really very very satisfying. Hope you like it too and benefit from it. This pathigam is believed to help fulfill any task you take up successfully. Hopefully someday I can grasp the right tune also.

THiruchittrambalam