This is a talk in Konkani on following article and also on Mukti Sudhakaram by Swamy Bhoomandaji and Katopanishad by Udit Chaitanyaji and other T V serial-Devotee par excellence \n: The deeper significance of Andal\'s Thiruppavai goes beyond the framework of the Gopis joining together for the performance of the Marghazhi Nonbu. In keeping with the convention of honouring devotees, Andal wakes up 10 Gopis in verses six to fifteen. But the message is to awaken the desire for God realisation in us. Interpreters have highlighted the references to the Azhwars in them.\nAndal\'s tribute to Thirumangai Azhwar in the verse Elle Elankiliye is a brilliant summing up of all his unique achievements both in his lifestyle and in his exquisite prabandhams, pointed out Sri M. A. Venkatakrishnan in a discourse.\nThe blend of humility and possessiveness in his love to God lends a special charm to his hymns. As an expert warrior with his skill in archery and horse-riding, he had a colourful career in his early years when he served the king of Thiruvali. In appreciation of his valour, the king gifted him the kingdom of Thirumangai and hence his name Thirumangai Mannan.\nHis latent spiritual aspirations came to the fore when he sought the hand of Kumudavalli Nachiyar. She instigated him to become a Vaishnava and also to feed the devotees of the Lord on a daily basis for a year. The expenses for this made him adopt the role of a dacoit and he robbed travellers.\nOnce the Divine couple decided to initiate him into the devotional path and appeared as members of a marriage party. After collecting all the loot, found it impossible to lift the baggage. In a flash, the Lord revealed His greatness and infinite glory and he was instructed the Ashtakshara Mantra . This Azhwar\'s penchant for the Archa form of the Lord made him journey to the Divya Desams and he sang hymns on all those places he visited. With utmost honesty, he accepts his wayward life and wishes to seek God.\nHis hymns inspire sinners to repent and make good their lives. As Parakala Nayaki yearning for the Lord, this Azhwar\'s Nayaka/Nayaki Bhava is reminiscent of the love and longing of the Gopis. Andal hints at the unique way he adopts to woo the Lord, especially with the Madal .--The Hindu dated 5-1-12\n
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