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as he rises on its right2
and goes wandering
praise the Sun3
as if seen
in the sea
their eyelids flutter
from his immaculate light
shining
from so far off.
have his sustaining strength
as they strive
to reach his feet.4
broad as a cloud,
wipes out
all enemies.5
of radiant brow
and stainless chastity.
pregnant and immaculate,
has scooped up
the sea.6
pierce the sky
that is sprinkling
innumerable droplets.
pours down
upon the forest,
fragrant and cool.
Sengadambu tree8
flourishes
in the gathering dark.
cool garland
sways
with blossoms
shaped like [chariot] wheels.
towers,
grown high as
mountains unassailable.
grasp their
bright and rosy feet,
so delicate.
curving hips,
and shoulders
like bamboo.
a red-backed beetles
similitude.
aligned in rows
about their waists.
which they have received
is a loveliness
not fashioned
by any hand.
crafted of the gold
named [for
its refinement].9
their bodies'
brilliance
extends beyond
distant places.
trussed up their hair,
still moist,
of the red-stemmed Vedchi
between.
the pure petals
of the green-stemmed Kuvalai10,
to the right,
with their head ornaments11
[intertwined].
on their beautiful brows
exudes sweetness,
[hairpins shaped-like]
wide-mouthed sharks.
now immaculate
and complete.
cool and rare,
in their hair
like black sheets of metal
[two dark leaves]
an Ulai flower.
Set there,
a bright bunch of
blossoms from the
Marutu tree.
branches of beautiful red-buds,
wet with dew,
arranged to encircle
their two [twisted locks].
filled with bright
sprouting leaves
of Ashoka.
adorned to extreme,
with delicate jewels
firm and fair,
ground to a paste,
fragrant and bright
as a blossom.
oozing honey,
like the tight-petaled buds
of Kongki.
smeared in abundance,
with full blown
and fine pollen
spread round,
so lovely.
small sprouts
of the Vila tree
and sprinkle them
[on each other].
the flag
of the valorous cock
who conquers [its enemies]
and destroys [its foes].
all the others
saying,
'Long life to you!'
an unmatched
mountain
resounding,12
with the echo
of their songs.
plays in the garden,
with trees so dense,
the she-monkey13
can't find her way.14
about
the luminescent
Kantal in bloom16
adorning his head.
the ancient earth,
the icy sea
and they tremble.
of the demon Sur
with his leaf-shaped spear,
long and flaming.
Her dry locks of hair,
and mouth like a chest,
with pandemonious fangs
green eyes,
and is
terrifying to see.
and venomous snake
hang in her ears.
with her gargantuan breasts
and her jagged gut.
is so very frightening;
dreadful is her coming.
This she-vampire
the sharp nails
of her twisted fingers
to eat
from a rancid black head,
overwhelmingly foul.
in her broad hand
wearing bangles so bright.
mighty battlefield songs
of conquest
and destruction.
wiggles her shoulders
and munches on corpses,
performing her Tunngai dance17.
in one massive body,18
when [the demon Sur] approached.
these demons' great conquest.
of their mango tree
where blossoms are hung
in profusion.
His victory was flawless.
is boundless,
the Son
with the spear
that is red.
his ruddy feet
with magnanimous mind
the wise sayings of old
Leave your homeland.
Stay somewhere else.
to go on pilgrimage,
so many virtues,
And your own heart's
dearest desire
will be achieved.
The noblest virtues are yours!
he hoists his tall flag
way up high.
dolls
and a ball of coiled twine.19
For few battles are waged
at the gates
[of fair Madurai].
Lakshmiís enthroned in majesty,
there are balconies a plenty,20
near Madurai's western gate.
of black mud
it opens and unfolds
that sleeps until dawn.
honey-scented
Neytal blossoms.
rouse one's desire
as they blossom like eyes
in the morning.21
of comely-winged bees
drone on.
There's where
he abides;
and not only there
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Its forehead
scarred deep
by the attack
of his sharp-tipped [goad].
that never wilts
and headpiece
swaying.
from its side,
intermittently chiming,
as it quickly saunters on.
rarely overcome,
like the Lord of Death.
upon that elephant
like the voracious wind.
crafted by the smith,
refined and complete:
of this crown
offsets
the great beauty
of its gems.
as it flickers
like lightening.
hangs there,
swaying
as earrings
wrought of gold.
kind of distant radiance
like the moon
shining bright
of the relentless stars
shimmering [in the night].
who perform
their vows
free of suffering,
appear directly
in their minds.
without blemish
upon this world
of utter darkness
many rays of light
is One Face.
And One Face
as sweet demeanor
and praised
by those with longing
by their love
and confers to them,
their boons.
One face
the mantric code
of the unfailing tradition
sacrifices
which it remembers.
One Face
to draw out
meanings
that were overlooked,
illuminating
the [four] directions
just like the moon.
One face
sours all equanimity,23
with a wrathful heart.
One Face
hill-tribe girl
whose got curves
like a vine
With Valli
is laughing
and smiling.
those faces,
3 X 2,
tend to be.
that hangs low
on his chest
strong and lovely
and bending,
his might,
emits a sparkling.
found in plenty.
His shoulders,
they are curving.
[in blessing]
for those who move
across the sky
And One Hand
is set upon his hip.
is resting on his thigh,
adorned so fine.
operates the goad.
And Two Hands
and spins his spear
to the right.
One Hand
his chest
just so.
And One Hand
as it touches his garland.
One Hand,
while raised up high
its whirling round.
One Hand
that's singing sweetly.
One Hand
shower drops of plenty.
And One Hand
the divine bride
of the heavens
with her wedding garland.
those twelve hands
tend to act.
many instruments
resounding.
Strong and seasoned
horns are playing
with its pitch that's swelling.
And white conch
shells are sounding
thunders
inspiring fear.
feathered peacock
and flag of conquest
sing out,
that the sky
will be
the quickest route
to take.
World renowned
and towering high
is its sublime glory.
his going to Alaivay
with its changeless
quality.
And not only there
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whose dress
is of stitched bark
And grand are
whose pure white hair...
spirals to the right,
like conch shells.
who are devoid of blemish
and have a form that shimmers,
with a deer's
a breast
that's cast aside
it's food.
whose bodies
are like skeletons
that have leapt up
to wander.
At auspicious times...
won't eat
for many days.
Rancor
purged from
their minds.
The erudite,
can't conceive of what
these Knowers know.
These learned ones,
the limits [of knowledge],
have become the guides.
Passion
these Seers
set to sever.
Sorrow
is unknown to
their character.
Having apt
as insight,
These sages,
are the first to enter.
They with clothing...
pure and immaculate,
seems like smoke
gathered about them.
they are mantled,
with buds poised
to bloom wide-open.
to suit the ear.
that recite
the mercy
of the heart.
with tender words,
and strum
its sweetened strings.
composed without affliction.
A mango trees'
resembles their corporeal form.
The abiding shimmer
resembles their beauty marks.
With sweet gems
held up by
thighs
that slope and rise.
or without blemish
these Gandharavas,
they do shine.
hidden in the holes
of its whitened fangs,
it terrifies,
such is its mighty strength.
is killed by the ruthless beating
of his richly stripped
and bending wings...
borne by
the long banner,
of the Wealthy One.25
With a white bull
where his victory [was won],
many praise
his hearty shoulder,
joined with him,
appears.
While his three eyes,
unblinking,
This great and indignant
other Wealthy Lord.26
[the number] of his eyes.
A hundred, the many
he completed victoriously,27
[causing] the devastating conquest
[of all his enemies].
its tusks that are held high,
beautifully it roams [wide],
hanging low...
his elephant so tall.
and Tiru28 is jubilant,
[the great lord Indra],
the other Wealthy One.29
[watch over]
the fine hamlets,
of this well formed
Unified in the doctrine
of acting as its guard.
praised the three,31
so they'd become
the leaders [once again].32
in the world,
to [resume]
its defense.
in an era without pain,
is thus presented,33
to have a glimpse34
[of him].
with no difference in vision,36
the thirty-three [gods],
[are there]
for those who acquire
the higher state.
as though
the stars
were in bloom.
Or as a gathering of fishes,
moves across
the stormy [seas].
As a gust of wind
is just like these
Mighty Ones.
Or as a fire-kindling...
thunders like their voice.
Sublime
who heed [our] lamenting
and stand
at his side.
[up] in the sky
gather together
to see...
free of suffering,
whose doctrine
[is chastity.]41
Some days,
moving about
he tends to be.
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in character,
having adopted the 2 X 342.
are deigned
to hail from
the many
various ancient clans.43
are the treasured years
of their youth,
upon the path,45
with the doctrine
that speaks of truth.46
are outlined,
the bounty
of fires three,47
know the [proper] time
[and know] just what to say.
as three minute strands,
still wet,
dries
as they dress,
with their [folded] hands
raised to the peak...48
They praise him
containing
the rare scriptures' word.50
utter [the name],
from all sides
[of their mouth.]
fragrant blossoms
[imbued] with its own
perfume.
They are so very joyous...
at Erakam.
The Dance of Each and Every Hill
with fragrant greens
placed between,
[adorn] the Wielder of the Spear...
a lovely bunch
of Puttil seeds
mixed in...
With Wild Jasmine and
strung as a wreath
[and set atop his head];
scented sandal
smeared bright
upon their
distinguished chests:
hill tribe men,
who hunt with skillful bow.
sweet honey-brew,
fermented
in long bamboo,
with his rustic
mountain kin.
the Tondakam,51
they rejoice
and dance in circles
holding hands.52
[so they exude]
a matchless
fragrant air
where the bee is resting,
from the deep mountain spring,
in the wreath [that adorns his head].
and have trussed up their hair
and its aromatic flowers,
in between
white bunches of blossoms
of the red-trunked Katambu tree.
their large leaf skirts,
strung beautiful and cool
their swaying hips
in a girdle that refines
these maids of
innocent design.
He with Red Robes;
The One
with the red-trunked
cool budding leaves
hanging from his ears;
with the warrior's girdle;
The One
with war-anklets on;
and the One
with a wreath of Vetchi blossoms;
He with the horn;
He with many small instruments [to play on];
The one [astride] the peacock;
The One with the rooster,
lovely and perfect,
The tall One;
The One wearing an
armlet upon his shoulder...
of sweet voiced [maids]
[sounding] as if
lutes were played.
fragrant and cool,
is his bespeckled
tied about the waist,
so as to touch the ground.
broad as mridangam drums,
are typically raised high...
the many
soft-shouldered fawns,
and to lead [them]
as he always does,
atop each and every hill.
And not only there...
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and flowers are mixed together...
[then the throat]
of the young goat
is cut.
that they hoist
the flag of the cock!53
his festival
is grandly celebrated,
wanting to worship
in all the right places.
is performed
in the field
where the Velan is installed.
so lovely,
on the isle
[where two rivers meet].54
and various other places...
come together,55
at any such kind of junction,
or [under] the newly-blossoming flowers
of the Kadampa tree56
[gather to meet].
In halls or in stables,
or any [such kind] of places.
banner of his command57
is fittingly adorned,
and white mustard,58
then they whisper
a secret,59
in worship,60
they scatter
voluptuous blossoms.
contrasting colors,
a red thread,61
they scatter
white puffed-rice...
in its brash might,
the wide-hoofed62
goat is fat...
is mixed
with pure white rice
rites performed.
are placed
in bamboo baskets63
with fresh tumeric
and fragrant mixtures.64
Kanviram flowers
[strung as]
a garland:
fragrant, cool,
is cut [into smaller strands]
and then hung up,
suspended [in the air].
in fine hamlets,
on the dense mountain peaks,66
wafting up,
the hill-tribe songs are sung.
of the waterfall's own music,
sweet instruments
are played,
blossoms scattered,
[its song]
makes one dismayed.67
that's red as blood
is spread out,
and a Kurava maid
instrument,
making those who
deny him
afraid,
to guide them
to Muruga
at his broad city
filled with fear.
to echo
through
[his] fields of [frenzied] dance.
And many
[are raised up]
and held up to their lips.
And curving bells
are played
Pinimukam,69
of unconquerable might.
is to get what one asks for,
according to one's request...
there and there
[he's] residing,
as everybody knows.
you happen to be,
there you'll be able to see [him].
to look upon his face
and do worship,
he'll appear there instantly.
and praised by words,
[he's] worshipped
by touching [his] feet.
"Tall and great the zenith,70
blue-green the mountain spring,71
who abides within,
in the palm of his hand
received...72
gave birth
to six [babes],
who united
to form the child!
at the Banyan tree
who [is seen there]
to reside!73
O Wondrous peak,
the Mountain's Daughter!74
He is Yama,
[the Lord of Death],
to his enemies!
of the warring Korravai,
victorious in battle!
adorned by
a jewel of distinction!
legion commander,
with a curving bow!
a garland
[hung] upon [his] breast!
A scholar,
[well]-learned
in books!
in battle!
A strong warrior
who's waging war!
the sages!
The Knower's
mountain of words!75
Lion76 [amongst] warriors!
great and grand,
having a spear
in his broad hand!
a never-fading victory.
where tall mountains
dash against the sky!
praise him
with fine words,
this Lion of the Learned!79
this great name "Muruga"!
with longing,80
this Great Man
of renown!
who suffer,
this Son
with ornaments of gold!
battles won,
his breast
rejoicing in conquest,
who [have won] the prize.
Tall
and full of beauty
this one is
loved by all!81
praise him,
this Hero
of great name!
hacks at
the brood
of the [demon] Sur!
This Leader!"
[Such his] many [praises]...
of my knowledge,
these praises
aren't enough.
to know your meaSure,
in this abiding life.
to contemplate
your feet.
For with you
O' Learned One!"
I say this
and as I speak...
then instantly...
Upon pointing out
many dwarfish little devils,83
are celebrating...
having appeared
in the field!
"We who are so lowly,
We requested your
wizened truths...
you Noble One!
We cherish
your abundant glory!"
[All] that which is good,
so many, many ways
he is praised...
does shine forth,
in the form
of [his] boundless strength.
that's come
to reach a height,
so as to touch the sky.84
[his] divine character's
profusion,
contains the higher states.
As an ancient
his divine and youthful
goodness
is revealed:85
"Be rid of your fear.
I know why you have come."
to [his] fine words,
imbued with love.
encircling this Earth
appear
[to attain] the superb
[as he] confers
[his] precious gift!
And not only that...86
fabrics87 fluttering,
[it] carries off
the Akil trees.88
from root to tip,
[then] come rolling down;
Bamboo...
with its glittering branches,
are [swept away]
alone.
[Its] roots [had been] cracked.
the sky-jousting,
tall mountain's sun,
out gathering honey...
the full blown
honeycomb,
exuding coolness...
[Its honey with]
much fine and
of the jackfruit
mixed together
[in the raging torrent].
Way up on the peak...
of the Surapunnai tree
are scattered.
The black monkey
along with
the big-faced ape;
and [with their] speckled brows
quiver in [its] spray.
While the large bull elephants,
in their white tusks,
are Surrounded
by its gushing...
jewel-like colors
shining,
sifting gold.
pulled up whole,
and the coconut trees'
scattered,
[of its] attack.
from the curry creeper
fall down,
and the spotted tails...
innocent peacocks
are thus frightened away
rugged hen
also flees
along with
the wild boars...
the dark palm tree,
with its prickly thorns,
and hairy bodies
[much like]
the bow-legged bears,
and hallows.
The black-horned
goodly bulls do bellow...
and far away
of the waterfall's
descent,
[at] the mountain of our Lord!!!
