{"id":469,"date":"2012-09-02T12:53:52","date_gmt":"2012-09-02T12:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thiruppugazh.org\/?page_id=469"},"modified":"2020-10-12T10:47:05","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T10:47:05","slug":"469-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thiruppugazh.org\/?p=469","title":{"rendered":"Arunagirinatha! Oh! Arunagurunatha!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The hill that wards of sins, karmas and Vasanas,
\nthe hill that represents the element of fire,
\nthe hill that liberates the soul at mere thought,
\nIt is Tiruvannamalai hill, the abode of Arunachala.<\/p>\n

Here, at this sacred place appeared, a brilliant star.
\nHe was Arunagiri, the embodiment of devotion.
\nMuruga appeared before him with sparkling Vel
\nlike thousand brilliant suns rising together.<\/p>\n

Manifesting as Guru, Muruga rendered Upadesa,
\ngave him the chain of sacred beads,
\nenlightened him with the grace of Jnana
\nand transformed him into an eloquent poet.<\/p>\n

\u201cSing Thiruppugazh about me\u201d, Lord commanded
\n\u201cabout my abode, about my Vel and Seval\u201d.
\nA steady stream of songs flowed from the saint
\nand the stream of Thiruppugazh immersed all over.<\/p>\n

Studded with pearls of devotion and gems of wisdom,
\nThiruppugazh is indeed a treasure invaluable.
\nAs it came with the blessing of Muruga
\nit carried a unique divinity and power.<\/p>\n

The light that radiated from Thiruppugazh
\nawakened us from the world of Maya.
\nIt taught us the doctrine of Valli Sanmarga,
\nthe unity of aspiring soul with eternal reality.<\/p>\n

The grace that flowed from Thiruppugazh
\nblessed Guruji Raghavan with an endearing voice;
\nthe voice that was picked up by thousand other voices,
\nthe voice that is heard here and far beyond.<\/p>\n

Blessed are the devotees gifted with Thiruppuazh;
\nthe songs elevated them from darkness,
\nremoved their fears and anxieties
\nand gave them confidence to live a life of truth.
\n.
\nAs I render the beautiful verses of \u2018Kandar Alamgaram\u2019
\nand marvel at the grandeur and majesty of Muruga
\nI stand folding my hands before saint Arunagiri
\nwho wrote those marvelous verses of beauty.<\/p>\n

Embroiled in the world of ignorance and myth
\nI wandered in darkness, without a hold and support
\ntill at last I found the silver lining of \u2018Anubhuti\u2019
\nand experienced peace, goodwill and tranquillity.<\/p>\n

Rendering \u2018Kandar Anubhuti\u2019 gave me a direction.
\nAs I remained quiet, still and silent,
\nliberated from the influence of body and mind
\nI was transcended to a state of bliss.<\/p>\n

He, who renders the resplendent verses of \u2018Anthadi\u2019,
\nrecites the names of the Lord having no beginning or end,
\nwould experience the presence of the infinite God
\nin the deep recess of his heart.<\/p>\n

Oh Arunagiri, you got the vision of Muruga
\nand received the saintly advice direct.
\nHow compassionate you are to share it with us
\nand elevate us to your own state<\/p>\n

Oh Arunagiri, what a beautiful garland you weaved
\nwith the fragrant flowers of Thiruppugazh as offering
\nWe will adorn Muruga with this garland with devotion
\nand seek to remain at his Lotus Feet for ever.<\/p>\n

Oh Arunagiri! you have come as our Guru;
\ngave Anbargal the nectar of Thiruppugazh,
\npaving the way for a life of ever-lasting happiness;
\nhappiness not only in this life but even beyond it.<\/p>\n

Oh Arunagiri, come to us every day and inspire us
\nto chant thy songs for at least \u2018half a minute\u2019
\nlet thy words of wisdom go through \u2018both my ears\u2019
\nand let my heart ever brims in devotion to Muruga.<\/p>\n

By: V.S. Krishnan.<\/p>\n

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