Sri Raghavashram

Thiruppavai is a set of Tamil devotional religious hymns attributed to the female poet-saint Andal. She is Periyalvar's daughter. She was on complete fast, and bakthi for all the 30 days ( 'Paavai nonbu') during the month of 'Margazhi' (Dhanurmaasam) and composed 30 religious hymns at the age of 5, to attain Lord Ranganatha Perumal. Thirupavai consists of thirty stanzas (paasurams). This is the twentieth pasuram sung in Ragam Senchurutti. This pasuram is another joint appeal  by the gopis to both Krishna and nappinnai by propitiating both of them. “Oh valiant lord, you eliminated the distress experienced by the thirty three celestials (2 ashwins, 8 vasus, 11 rudrAs, and 12 AdityAs) by leading them to battles against their enemies. With integrity and strength you terrorized and vanquished such enemies. Please wake up. Oh, nappinnai, with soft bosom resembling golden pots, ruddy lips, and slender waist, please wake up. You are the embodiment of Lakshmi. Please give us each a fan and shiny plate and send your husband with us to enable us to take our ceremonial bath.”