Did I gain spiritual wisdom in childhood like Andal? - Asks our little girl of Thirukolur.
Undoubtedly, in her list of 81 devotees, Andal would rank the highest. Yet, after Akroora's faith, Vidhura's purity, Rishi Pathni's detachment, Sita Piraati's chaste devotion, Thondaimaan's KArpanyam, GhantAkarnan's offering, Anasooya's modesty, Dhruva's steadfastness, Kshtrabandhu's change of heart and Agalya's surrender; Pen Pillai patiently introduces Andal only in the 11th verse. Is she maturing her audience to evolve enough to understand Andal?
Kodhai who is the embodiment of compassion shows us how to do Bhakti, not just at an individual level, but communally with all beings. Her Bhakti marga is simple - reign in His heart with aligned thoughts, words and deeds, focussed only on Him, ask only for Him. Should you deter, ask him to remind you and put you back on track. Andal's path is that simple.
Let Andal manifest in you again through Veda Paati's soulful narration.
Andal Thiruvadigale Charanam!
