Sri: SrImathe Gopaladesika mahadesikaya namah: Dearest Srivaishnavas, AzhwAr enjoys Govardhangiri leelA and in connection, relates few other leelAs as well. veRpedutthu vElaineer kalakkinaay adhanRiyum veRpedutthu vElaineer varampukatti vElaisoozh veRpeduttha inji soozh ilankai katt azhittha nee veRpedutthu maarikaaththa mEgavaNNan allaiyE! (39) Oh mugil vaNNA! Cloud coloured Lord! (mEga vaNNan allaiyE). You are the One who turned the Manthara Mountain upside down in order to churn the same and stirred the ocean making the waters go upside down. Not just that; You built a bridge bringing mountainous rocks (utilizing the services of monkeys) in the middle of the deep ocean and you sent the arrows to the destruction of city of lankA ? which is surrounded by tall ramparts on top of Thirkkoota mountain. And During KrishNAvathAram, You are the One who lifted the huge Govardhana mountain effortlessly. Thus the mEgavaNNan (cloud hued Lord) protected the cattle from mEgam (clouds). During the prelude to the performance of yagnam for Devendran, [which cowherd folks used to do every year], Krishna asked his father as to why these preparation was all for and what would be the outcome. Nandhan mentioned that that was for Indran- the demi god of clouds and rain and the tradition had passed for generations after generations. KaNNan asked them.. everyone is bound by Karma. When people are ordained by Karma, where does Indra come? We live in forests and cattle are our life and we depend on them. They are our wealth and let us worship them, father.. Nandhan agreed and so did everyone. His divine charm made them agree. So Devendran did not get the offering- The angered Indran sent Varunan down heavily on Gokulam so that it would rain torrentially to the complete destruction of Gokulam and the residents. There were huge thunder and lightning followed by continuous rains for days after days. Not only the houses were destroyed, the food was also getting spoiled. All Gopakas took their children and families to Krishna and prayed to Him for protecting them without realizing that he was only a small Boy. They had complete unflinching faith [mahAviswAsam] that He would save them somehow. KaNNan- Kutti KaNNan lifted the huge Govardhana mountain effortlessly with his Hand and asked all of Gopakas to come underneath the mountain to protect themselves from the heaviest downpour which was like the PraLayam itself. For seven days, it rained. All seven days, he held the mountain, and held aloft without an iota of strain while the people and the cattle took refuge there literally under the shadow of His lotus feet. Devendran was amazed and puzzled. When he realized that it was unparalleled Sriman Narayanan who appeared as Kutti KaNNan he was ashamed of himself and withdrew ? sought KaNNan?s forgiveness. Thirumazhisai Piraan ThiruvaDigaLe SaraNam Regards Namo Narayana dAsan __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/ ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at MyInks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/mOAaAA/3exGAA/qnsNAA/XUWolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Oppiliappan/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Oppiliappan-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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