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60. avan pOnAn enREnO mAruthiyANdAn pOlE

Because of the troubles created by the Chola king, Ramanuja moved to Thirunarayanapuram in Karnataka and lived there many years (see vArththai 57). While he was there, he would often remember Srirangam and Kooraththazhvan and missing them both would long for his return. This chola king is called "avyapadeshya" by Srivaishnava acharyas - that is, one who is not worthy of being called by his name. He later died due to a festering wound in his neck and so was also refered to as "kirumi kaNdan".

Ramanuja had a disciple called "mARenRillA mAruthi siRiyANdAn" or "mAruthiyANdAn". He called this disciple and told him to visit Srirangam and bring back news about the temple, Kooraththazhvan, Periya Nambigal and others. Maruthiyandan went to Srirangam and gave the news about Ramanuja to those there. He also heard about Periya Nambigal attaining the Lord's lotus feet and Azhvan losing his eyes and became very sad. At that time, he also heard about the king's death. He became happy on hearing this news (as it meant Ramanuja could return to Srirangam) and walked very quickly back to Thirunarayanapuram.

At Thirunarayanapuram, he met Ramanuja and said "avan pOnAn", meaning that the chola king was dead. Hearing that, Ramanuja too became happy that he could now go back to Srirangam and embraced Maruthiyandan and another disciple Ammangi Ammal who had gone with him. However, he too became very sad on hearing the news about Kooraththazhvan and Periya Nambigal. Afterward, he consoled himself and returned to Srirangam.

Thirukkolur Ammal is asking "Did I walk a long distance and give good news to the acharya like Maruthiyandan did?"

Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Sharanam

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