Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar | 388,514 words
This is the English translation of the Tiruvaymoli (or, Thiruvaimozhi): An ancient Tamil text consisting of 1102 verses which were sung by the poet-saint Nammalvar as an expression of his devotion to Vishnu. Hence, it is an important devotional book in Vaishnavism. Nammalvar is one of the twelve traditional saints of Tamil Nadu (Southern India), kn...
Pasuram 1.8.1
Tamil text and transliteration:
ஓடும் புள் ஏறி, சூடும் தண் துழாய்,
நீடு நின்றவை, ஆடும் அம்மானே.
ōṭum puḷ ēṟi, cūṭum taṇ tuḻāy,
nīṭu niṉṟavai, āṭum ammāṉē.
English translation of verse 1.8.1:
The Lord (in heaven) does avidly mingle
With the exalted celestials, one and all;
Takes He a lightning ride on a bird (Garuḍa)
And sports the cool tulacī garland delectable.
Note
This refers to the state of affairs in the yonder heaven. The Lord is said to regale one and all over there, by granting them suitable opportunities for rendering Him the appropriate service.