Karthavya kirisaikaL to be performed are of three kinds: Vaachikam, Kaayikam and Maanasam ( by ones speech, limbs and mind).Singing naama Sankeerthanam (paadi) is Vachika kaaryam;taking bath, giving alms are kaayikam kaaryams; thinking about Him (yeNNireflecting on Him ) is the maanasika kaaryam. (2) aiyyamum Picchayum Andhanayum kai kaatti UyyumARu yeNNi Uhanthu Here the power of DhAnam (charities and giving away wealth and time in spirit of Kaimkaryam ) is described in the context of Marghazhi Vratham.

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Brings back fond memories of my childhood when we used to go for Bhajans in the streets early in the morning in the December cold.

We finally go to the temple and recite all the 30 Thiruppavais.

Now being in the US, you dont feel whether its maargazhi or kaarthigai or aadi unless you really follow it with the tamil calendar.

Back in India, you feel its kaarthigai maasam when the loudspeakers start playing ayyapan songs in the morning.

You know its maargazhi when people go for bhajans or you hear thirppavai on the radio early in the morning.

I will also add the english meaning provided by Dr.

Raghavan. Introduction to Thiruppavai: The Saint-poetess ANDAL, the avathAram of BhUmi DEvi observed Paavai Nonbhu ( Paavai vratham) to attain Lord KrishNA as Her Husband (BharthA).

She observed a Vratham,which is a variation of the KaathyAyini Vratham described in Srimath BhAgavatham.The Month chosen for the vratham was Marghazhi or Dhanur Maasam.This vratham takes a whole Month to complete.

ANDAL became one of the Gopis of Gokulam -- who observed the Marghazhi Vratham --and joined Her young friends to obtain the PurushArtham ( the choicest Highest boon) of Nithya Kaimkaryam (eternal service to the Lord )and to have Him as their BharthA.

ANDAL addresses Her play mates and fellow Vratham observers as yElOrempAvAi.

Sri UtthamUr Swamy has explained that this yElOrempAvai refrain found in the 29 of the 30 paasurams of ThiruppAvai as Yel ohr YempAvAi ( Oh My dear friend I will describe the facets of this Paavai Nonbhu and please understand them, accept their meanings and practise them ).

Oh the prosperous young girls of AaypAdi ( Gokulam) that is rich and grand ( in beauty and wealth) Lord NaarAyana will surely yield to us alone the drum (paRai).

He is the son of King NandagOpa, of cruel deeds (towards the enemies), and holding a sharp spear in his hand always.

I will post the corresponding Thiruppavai for the day and its meaning everyday.

Our Lords Thiruvadi was revealed by ANDAL as PrApya PrApaka Sangraham,the essence of the means and the ultimate goal (PurushArtham ) for our Moksham in the spirit of Swamy NammAzhwArs Paasuram set in KuraL VeNNpA (KuraL Metre): KaNNan kazahliNai-- naNNUm manamudayeer YeNNUm ThirunAmam-- tiNNam NaaraNamE --ThiruvAimozhi: 10.5.1 (meaning): Oh People of the World (Vyatthu-VaazhveerkAL) aspiring to reach as the Supreme goal of this life on Earth, the sacred feet of Lord KrishNA, meditate on His most important naamam, NaarAyaNA.

Do it without fail.

That meditation will be rewarded most assuredly by Sriman NaarAyanan.

The Meaning of the Second SlOkam by Sr.V.K.S.N.Raghavan Oh People who reside in this world May You listen to our austerities, which we are to follow during our Paavai Nonbhu.(We will observe this routine).

We will sing in praise of the holy feet of Paraman ( the Supreme Purushan) that has taken to sleep (YoganidhrA) merrily on the milky ocean.

We will refrain from consuming ghee and milk (till the end of our Nonbhu).

Refraining from doing wrong acts, through the path of VairAgyA (dispassion) one should adore the feet of KshIrAbdhisAyin (PaaRkkadaluL paiya-thyuinRa Paramandi paadi) is what is prescribedinsisted upon in this second paasuram).

Kathavyam and ThyAjyam: Kaayakam, Vaachikam Maanasam Observances to be practised during Marghazhi Nonbhu (1)ANDL refers to KIRISAIGAL (Observances) in this paasuram.

Picchayum Andhanayum kai kaatti UyyumARu yeNNi Uhanthu Here the power of DhAnam (charities and giving away wealth and time in spirit of Kaimkaryam ) is described in the context of Marghazhi Vratham.

Thiruppavai With Meaning