Sri Andal,the celebrated Saintess of the 8th century rendered outstanding hymns called Tiruppavai. These are today widely recited in India in festivals, temples and at royal ceremonies in Thailand and Cambodia as well. Our Satsang was part of the festival at the birth place, heralding her birth.
Following sampler brings forth the universal appeal of Goda Upanishad:
“We sing the name of the magnanimous
Rain it shall, pour country over
Thrice monthly with no despair;
Shall facilitate tall growth of fine paddy crop.
Carp to jump amidst like aquabatic feat,
Spotted bee to perch on lily fair and
Donor cows to stand still, with udders thick,
Allow milking to fill vessels copious;
To ordain never vanishing wealth bounteous.”
“It would seem as if Sri Andal was the natural culminating point for the mounting flame of the soul's devotion” – wrote Sri Aurobindo. Always inspiring to hear Tiruppavai chants at Sri Sri Gurukul, Bangalore in the presence of the Master.
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