While narrating or singing the praises of the Lord and His valorous deeds, we hope to draw inspiration from it when we cross the ocean of life.
We hope some of that positivity and energy rubs off in us!
Thiruchanda Virutham – The Tenth set of Ten
842. You rained arrows of fire on your enemies who troubled Lady Seeta whose words are like sweet music and whose eyes are wide open. You are the eye who shows me the way. I have neither friends nor relations. Don’t tear me away from you!
843. You subdued seven ferocious bulls to win the hands of Nappinnai. You created the ocean; you churned the ocean and then reclined on the serpent bed on the ocean! I have sought refuge in you. Ask me to fear not!
844. You are the Ranga who blesses his devotees. You are sweet like cane sugar! You sleep soundly on the ocean of milk! You wear a garland of cool Tulasi leaves I have sought refuge at your feet. Protect me! You are the Rama who felled the evil ones through your might bow!
845. You are my life. You are my sleep. You are my feelings. You are the sky and the ground below. You are the ocean. You are me. You are my Lord Rama!
846. I have controlled my senses; I have uprooted the roots of desire and I have committed myself to devotion to you. I will not give up on you and move my commitment to someone else!
847. You are a limitless one! You are the truth that manifests the seven worlds! Even at the time of the deluge (creation), your fame had no boundaries! You are the lotus eyed one who severs the endless cycle of birth and death. Allow me to hold to your lotus feet for ever!
848. You are the warrior who wields the discus, the conch, the bow, sword and mace. Goddess Lakshmi resides in your chest. Show me to way to reach you without falling prey to any disease.
849. Oh Lord, controlling my anger and quelling the fires of jealousy, I have subdued my five senses so that I can be devoted to you. Rescue me from the cycle of birth and death!
850. I have merged myself with you. Oh husband of Nappinnai! Forgive me for the sinful deeds I have committed in the past! Oh dark colored Lord, don’t allow anyone to separate me from you!
851. Grant me the gift of devotion to you so that I can swim in the ocean of birth and worldly life! I know nothing other than your grace!
Who will swim the ocean of life with you? 🙂