Hanuman
went after the Sun - This new born goes after the Moon
The new born has taken a fascination
for the bright full moon in the sky and has invited him to come and play with
him
We
now know that this new born has some handsome features including an attractive
nose. His Makara Ear Rings - visit Thenthiruperai Divya Desam to find Lord Makara Nedung Kuzhai Kaathan (http://prtraveller.blogspot.in/2008/09/then-thiruperai.html) - have now become the talk of the town. He is also
seen as a self indulgent child - He loves his toes just as much as fingers. Delighted
at this new born, the celestials have showered very many gifts on him each
trying their best to impress him.
In
these 10 verses, Periyazhvar takes the role of Yashodha and experiences the
child’s fascination for the full moon (தன் முகத்துச் சுட்டி தூங்க தூங்க ).
Request turns to Caution
Through
these set of verses, we see that she first requests, then prays and towards the
end threatens and cautions the Moon God to answer the wishes of her son who on
seeing the full bloom of the moon for the first time is keen to play with it,
almost in a way Hanuman went after the Sun.
Yashodha
describes the various activities of her son to the Moon. She says the beautiful
golden faced child falls, rolls and crawls in the dust (பொன்முகக் கிண்
கிணி யார்ப்பப் புழுதி
யளை கின்றான்). Yes,
he is very mischievous but even in that he is beautiful to watch. The way he stokes
his brow jewel is also a lovely sight. He dances and sways at his forehead. The
kin kini bud of his golden girdle resonates sweetly as he moves his different
parts of his body.
Don't Hide behind the Cloud:)
With
his little hands, he is calling out for you again and again. Now is not the time for you to be going behind
the clouds (தன் சிறு
கைகளால் காட்டிக்
காட்டி அழைக்கின்றான்
........மனசில் மறையாதே
மாமதீ மகிழ்ந்து
ஓடி வா ).
Sorry but You are no equal to my son
While
complimenting the moon in multiple ways, Yashodha says despite all his
strengths and positives, the moon unfortunately is no match for her son. Yes
the moon with its beautiful circum lunar structure is good to watch. The bright
light rays spread in all the four directions and provides a cool blue light and
feel to all. While agreeing that everyone embraces the offering of the Moon,
she says it pales in significance when compared to the delight her son provides
to the entire universe (சுற்றும் ஒழி
வட்டம் சூழ்ந்து
சோதி பரத்தெங்கும்
எத்தனை செய்யிலும்
என் மகன்
முகம் நேர்
ஒவ்வாய்)
Krishna’s hands are paining
It
has been a while now. And his repeated calling out for the moon has now begun
to hurt his palms. She requests the moon to hurry up and reach out to her son.
Yashodha
says that in the recent past he has done nothing other than pointing at you
with his large wide open eyes pointing at this large bright light in the sky
and seeking to play with it (ஒக்கலை மேலிருந்து
உன்னையே கட்டிக்
காட்டும் காண்).
Threatens the Moon
She
now gets into a threatening mode with the moon. ‘Having listened to my
description of his achievements, you should by now be aware of his
capabilities. You are continuing to be adamant in not answering positively to
the young one’s requests. You are so lovely. But do not delay any further (தக்கதறிதியேல்
சந்திரா சலம்
செய்யாதே). Without deceiving my son I hope
you will be able to come like an angel and make him happy.’
She
goes on to say that her little one has taken a special liking for the moon
especially in the full shape and the bright light that is being emanated all
around. In his child like voice he has cooed and called for you. As he calls
out for you, again and again, nectar juice flows out of his lovely mouth (அழகிய வாயில் அமுத
ஊறல் தெளிவுறா).
In many different ways, with his sweet little voice he is calling out for you (மழலை முற்றாத
இளஞ் சொல்லால் உன்னை கூவுகின்றான்). He just does not seem to get
bored calling out for you. Despite his repeated calls, you seem to be
disregarding him. What else can the young one do to reach out and break through
your ears (புழையில ஆகாதே
நின் செவி
புகர் மா
மதீ), asks Yashodha addressing the
moon in an angry tone.
Help him digest the milk
He
seems to want to play with you as you shine brightly there up in the sky. He is
almost in the grip of sleep and one can see his continuous yawns. If he does
not sleep, the milk he has just drunk will not digest (உண்ட முலைப்பால் அறா
கண்டாய் உறங்காவிடில்).
Hence come soon and answer his prayers by playing with him.
After
pleading patiently with the moon, Yashodha now gets more aggressive. She warns
the moon not to ignore her child just because he looks a tiny little one. He is
my Lion Cub. She reminds the Moon that it
was he reclining on a banana leaf that secured the whole universe in his belly
when the deluge struck. And you will know more about the greatness of this
young child from Maha Bali (சிறுமையின் வார்த்தையை
மாவலியிடைச் சென்று
கேள்).
She
threatens him asking him not to be swayed by his small size. He is only a small
child but if he gets angry, he is likely to leap up and catch you in no time (மேல் எழப்
பாய்ந்து பிடித்துக்
கொள்ளும் வெகுளுமேல்).
It is time for you to let down your ego and
come here soon to play with the child.
Finding
him a young child cannot be a reason for you to be discourteous to him. Despite
the repeated pleas, you have ignored the simple wishes of this young one. She
now warns that any further delay and it would end up with the Moon having to
seek refuge in her child and then to hope that he will be gracious enough to forgive
his delay (சிறுமைப்
பிழை கொள்ளில் நீயும் உன்
தேவைக்கு உரியை
காண்).
In
every verse, Yashodha addresses the Moon and describes the greatness of the
young child who seems to crave for the bright fullness that Moon is currently
displaying in the sky.
Do you want the discus flung at you?
The
young child of just a few months is calling for you because he likes you. He
has a hand that with one swipe can gobble up a large piece of butter into his
mouth. And that shows his appetite for sweet dishes.
ஆழி கொண்டு உன்னை எரியும் ஐயறவு இல்லை கான் வாழ உறுதியேல்
She warns him once
more that if he does not meet with the child’s wishes, he may have to face the
consequences of his swift discus being flung at him. Have no doubt on this. It
is a matter of time. Be assured. She ends the (one sided) conversation by
sending one last warning to the moon saying
that if he cares for his life, he should come quickly and play with her son.
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