TIRUPPAVAI - SRI ANDAL
Dr. P. Venugopala Rao
We sing in praise of the Lord,
Who in his cosmic form
spanned the three worlds,
Bathe in clear waters for the vow.
Rains will come three times a month
No evil will lurk in the land
In fields abundant with red paddy
Fish will jump and play
Spotted bees drunk with honey
Sleep on the petals of lilies
Milk from heavy udders
Fills the pots and overflows
Wealth and property grow in the land
Our vow brings wealth to all in the world.
(Original: Tamil; Translated by Dr. Pemmaraju Venugopala'Rao, Atlanta,
NJ, USA)
(Courtesy: Vanguri Foundation of America)