Day 27 - Did you know...

.....how Thiruppavai can be grouped in to 6 sets of five (5x5 + 5) by our Acharyas?

Per the saying of Nammazwar,

“Vedham vallargalai kondu vinnor peruman thirupatham paninthu “ “வேதம் வல்லார்களை கொண்டு விண்ணோர் பெருமான் திருப்பாதம் பணிந்து”

Andal approaches Lord in this order:

1) Vedham vallargal (First to Third fives): To experience along with other Srivaishnavites.

First Five: The ways/steps to perform Nonbhu are described. (Avatarikai - Introduction).

Second Five: Maidens, who have recently fallen in love with the Krishna are awakened.

Third Five: Those, who are deeply in love with Krishna for a long time and born in great kulam (prapanna kulam - those who Surrendered to the feet of Lord) are awakened.

2) Vinnorgal (Fourth five): Waking up Acharyas .
Fourth Five: Andal approaches Krishna by awakening

• Dhwara Paalakas (in the place of Acharyan),
• Nandagopalan (Acharyan who stands in the form of Father)
• Yasodha (Manthram in the role of Mother)
• Balarama
• Nappinnai (NeeLaa Devi)

and then Krishna.

3) Perumaan thiruppaatham paninthu (Fifth and Sixth fives): Performs “Saranaagathi” to HIS holy feet.

Fifth Five: The Maidens prepare Krishna to a state in which He can listen to their appeal.

Sixth Five: Krishna is ready and the Gopis reveal the purpose of their visit and pray for the boons of eternal kaimkaryam (service).

References:
1. Thiruppavai Upanyasams by Sri. U. Ve. Velukkudi Krishnan swami : http://www.ibiblio.org/ramanuja/thiruppavai/pasuram/
2. Oppiliappan Koil Varadachari SaThaKoPan http://www.scribd.com/doc/23465863/thiru