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32. koNdu thirindhEnO thiruvadiyaip pOlE

The term thiruvadi refers to both Garuda (periya thiruvadi) and Hanuman (siRiya thiruvadi). They got this name because they both perform the service of carrying the Lord. Just as Adisesha does various services (see previous vArththai), so too Garuda acts as the Lord's friend, His servant, His conveyance, His seat, His flag, His umbrella, etc. Azhvars refer many times to the fact that the Lord rides Garuda and performs various acts.

During His avatar as Sri Rama, Hanuman carried Him and Lakshmana on a few occasions. When they first arrive to meet Sugreeva, He talks to them and then carries them on his shoulders to Sugreeva. Later when Rama and Lakshmana wage a war against Ravana, he carries them again on his shoulders so that they do not have to stand on the ground and fight.

Thirukkolur Ammal is asking "Did I carry the Lord on my shoulders with affection like Hanuman did?"

Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Sharanam

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