NiRaintha- ThingaL Mathi: On this day, which is like the Moon with all its sixteen digits (kalai) just as the ShAdgunya SampoorNa BhagavAn Himself NErizhayeer: Oh People with the noble traits of Samam and dhamam (auspicious Aathma GuNams of Tranquility and Control over the senses)! Seer malhum: The place where those blessed ones, who comprehend fully the anantha kalyANa GuNams of the Lord reside AaypADi: The prosperity of Gokula consists of Sri Krishna's amiable pranks in stealing butter and girls i.e., the wealth of a Sri Vaishnava consists of his intoxicating love for and enjoyment of Lord's company. (MADI NIRAINDA the moon is not in the sky alone!)ĥ. She speaks of the radiance that attended on the face of her companions on hearing her requisition. All those who have a longing for the service of the Lord are qualified to join her.

The fruit in getting one's body is for serving the Lord here and hereafter (NEERADA PODUVIR)ģ. What it means is that for a soul, that day is the Good Day when he understands all about himself and God and their mutual relationship of Lord and Servant which is stated in the Tirumantram.Ģ. Andal praises the day (NANNAL) that has appeared of its own accord for the observance of the vow. He will surely grant us all our desires! Come, let us bathe and celebrate the festival, for which the world will praise us.ġ. Naarayana, the son of Nandagopa who is the terror of his enemies with his sharp spear, Naarayana, the young lion's cub of Yasoda, of charming eyes, Lord Naaraayana with his dark-cloud like complexion and eyes of crimson lotus hue, with his lustrous face shining like the sun and cool like the full moon. Lovely young ornamented maidens of the cowherd colony which is flourishing in wealth! Don't you want to bathe in the Yamunaa? Please come take part in the festival! (Paavai Nombu). In the month of Maargazhi, It is the auspicious full moon day. (Oh dear friend, may you recite and learn this). Paavai-Nonbhu and get the benefit of praise (Let us) resort (to Him) is performing the (This Lord Narayana alone is the Savior). He (Lord NaarAyaNa) has a dark cloud-likeĭivine complexion, (lotus like) reddish eyes Lord NaarAyana will surely yield to us alone

On this full moonday of MARGALIplease JOIN.

Desirous of taking the bath (in the YamunA)

Thiruppavai with meaning