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ANDAL |
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The Great
beloved who offered Flowers she had worn
That day Periyalwar had not the mind to offer the garland to God. Vatapatrashayi did not
get his daily garland. Periyalwar came to God empty-handed and prayed to Him to forgive
his daughter who had done wrong in her ignorance.
God Vatapatrashayi seemed to speak. "Periyalwar, the garland worn by your daughter
has the sweet fragrance of her devotion and purity; that is the garland I love."
Alwar was very much astonished and was happy. He had been worshipping God for a very long
time to gain His grace. And God had responded to the devotion of this young teenaged girl!
'My daughter is very fortunate. She has, gained the grace of God! She has excelled me in
divine knowledge! I did not realize this, 'he thought. He was full of repentance. He
offered to God the very garland worn by his daughter. From that day God came to be
worshiped with the garland which Andal had worn before. She came to be called
'Shoodikkodutta. Naacchiyaar'(the Beloved who first wore the flowers and then offered
them to God). She was very happy. She won over Periyalwar by her qualities and indeed
became 'Andal' (one who attracts). |
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