Verse 101

Transliteration

salangā-num vënthar thamak-kum anjsār, yaman sandaikku anjsār,
thulangā naragak-kuli-anukār, thutta-nōy anukār,
kalangār, pulikkum, karadikkum, yānaik-kum, kanthan-nan-nūl,
alangāram-nūtrrul, oru-kavi thān, katru, arin-thavarë.

English Meaning

Those who have studied and learnt even a single verse of the hundred Kanthar Alankaram poems won't fear the wrath of kings. They won't be afraid to stand against the confrontation with Yama. They won't be afraid to approach the enigmatic ditch of hell. Dreadful diseases won't afflict them. The sight of wild animals, such as tiger, bear or elephant won't scare them.

(The study of Kanthar Alankaram gives the courage to face any obstacle in life)

Verse 102

Transliteration

thiruvati yunthandai yunjsilam punjsilam pūturuvap
poruvati vëlung katampun thatampuyam ārirandum
maruvati vāna vathananga lārum malarkkankalung
kuruvati vāyvanthen nullang kulirak kuthikondavë.

English Meaning

The holy feet, the hollow and solid anklets around them, the beautiful spear that pierced through the Kravunja Mountain and split it, the kadambu flowers, the six pair of broad shoulders, the six fragrant faces, the lotus-like eyes all came before me in the form of a master teacher and stayed there permanently to my heart's content.

(I am blessed to have the divine experience of God Kanthan appearing with all his adorable paraphernalia.)

Verse 103

Transliteration

irāppaka latrra tangātti yānirun thëthuthikkak
kurāppunai thandaiyan thālaru lāy kari kūppittanāl
karāpputak konrak karipōtrra ninra katavul mechum
parākrama vëla niruthasang kāra payangaranë.

English Meaning

Muruka, you are the proud son-in-law of Tirumal who was hailed by the elephant king, Gajendiran. Responding to the elephant's desperate call for help, Tirumal went immediately and killed the crocodile that was clutching the elephant's leg thus rescuing its life. You carry the powerful spear with which you ruthlessly destroyed the asuras. Would you please bless me with your beautiful holy feet adorned with kura flowers so that I could find out the lonely place where there is no night or day. From there I could worship you peacefully.

Verse 104

Transliteration

sengkël-aduththa, sinavadi-vëlum, thiru-mugamum,
pangkë-niraith-tha, nat-panniru thōlum, pathuma-malar—
kongë, tharal-anjōri-yum, sengkōdai kumaran ena,
engkë ninaip-pinum, angkë en mun vanthu, ethir-nitpanë.

English Meaning

Oh Kumara, you reside peacefully in the pleasant Tiruchengodu hill with your ruthless red colored spear, beautiful face, well laid out broad twelve shoulders on the side. Pearls emanate the fragrance of lotus flowers all around. No matter from where I think of you, you will appear before me spontaneously and help me.

Verse 105

Transliteration

āvikku mōsam varumā rarinthun narutpathangal
sëvikka enru ninaikkinri lën vinai theerththharulāy
vāvith thatavayal sūlun thiruththhani māmalaivāl
sëvar kotiyutai yānë yamara sikāmaniyë.

English Meaning

Muruka, carrying your flag with inscription of the cock, you reside peacefully in the magnificent Tiruttani Mountain surrounded by big ponds and fertile fields. You are the priceless gem of the celestial world. Please do not get the impression that I am worshiping your holy feet only because I am afraid that there is an imminent danger to my life. I beg you to eradicate the effects of my past deeds that are following me.

Verse 106

Transliteration

kollith thalaiyil erumpathu pōlak kulaiyumenran
ullath thuyarai yoliththharu lāyoru kōtimuththhan
thauflik kolikkung katarsenthin mëviya sëvakanë
vallikku vāyththhava në mayilëriya mānifkkamë.

English Meaning

Muruka, you are the warrior residing peacefully in the sea side town, Tiruchendur, where millions of pearls are washed ashore. You are the apt husband of the hunter girl, Vali. You are like a priceless stone riding the peacock. I am struggling like an ant caught in the middle of a stick burning on both sides. Could you please bless me with your grace and remove my misery?

Verse 107

Transliteration

sūlam pitiththhema pāsanj sulatrrith thotarnthuvarung
kālan thanakkoru kālumanj sënkatal meetheluntha
ālang kutiththha perumān kumāran arumukavan
vëlun thirukkaiyu munda namakkoru meyththhunaiyë.

English Meaning

I will never be afraid of Yama when he comes carrying his trident and brandishing the rope of bondage to take me away. When God Aruumukan is there as my guard there is nothing for me to worry. Arumukan is the illustrious son of God Sivan, who did not hesitate to drink the most deadly poison called Alakalam (in order to save the world.) My savior, Murukan will be there with His spear and holy hands to drive Yama away.

Thiruchitrambalam