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Avvaiyar

Discussion in 'Stories (Fiction)' started by Anandchitra, Sep 12, 2008.

  1. PushpavalliSrinivasan

    PushpavalliSrinivasan IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear AC,
    With each and every story you are surpassing your own creativity. Now in the story of Avviyar you have made it juicy and enchanting with illustrations also. You are creating waves and you could be sure of that by the FBs posted by ILites. Keep it up!
    Love,
    PS
     
  2. Malathijagan

    Malathijagan Silver IL'ite

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    Dear AC,
    Your post Avvaiyar was really very good in first person report. Now that you have added pictures to it, it looks more enchanting. Keep up the good work.
    Love,
    Malathi
     
  3. Anandchitra

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    Bhargavi
    That part of the story I have solely taken from research.. so not sure.
    Glad you liked it.
     
  4. Anandchitra

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    Thank you for your kind words. I found these nice illustrations when I was studying about Avvaiyar and so wanted to share them. so glad you like it.
     
  5. Anandchitra

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    Thank you Malathi. Looks like pictures make a difference.
     
  6. Jithiks

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    Dear AC,

    You've excelled yourself from the story of 'Prahlad' to 'Avvaiyar'!

    As before, we've heard/seen/read this story so many times, but still feels fresh and enriching everytime, as though we are hearing it for the first time! Simple story with lot of inner meaning,fantastic!

    When Lord Muruga, in the guise of a boy asks Avvaiyar whether she wants a cold fruit or hot one, she replies, "சுடாத பழம் குடுப்பா".

    But, when she blows off the dust from the fruit, the Lord asks her,"பாட்டி, பழம் சுட்டதா"?

    Since she was blowing, the boy asks her that question, which ofcourse as you mentioned is with pun inteded. :)

    Only then, Avvaiyar realizes that this is no ordinary child, but the Lord Himself!

    My God...everytime I read or listen to it, I get goosepumps and tears! The moment it dawns on her, she is surprised and happy at the same time! That feeling is priceless!

    Thanks AC for giving us this gem of the legendary story. Keep posting more...

    Regards
    Krithika
     
  7. Anandchitra

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    Krithika
    Avvaiyar is a special lady as she could trade in youth for old age.
    Also she wanted to use her skills in Lord's name. Glad you liked it.

    BTW I am copying the site here where the reference to the fruit, she asks for the hot fruit and when she blows on it Lord Muruga asks "Is it too hot". All the sites I referred to say the same story..
    In case you need to check here's the link
    indiayogi.com - Indian Saints, Mystics, Philosophers & Gurus - Avvaiyar

    Thanks.
     
  8. malspie

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    Hi AC,

    Full justice to the story was done by you with pictures. Your narration has already taken the peak position in IL, IL Stories thread is kept alive with your wonderful expression in word of the characters!

    After Prahlad, you have again hit a well known character in Indian Mythology and with justice.

    Keep it up.
     
  9. SupriyaDinesh

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    Dear AC,
    Great Creativity with a wellknown story.Keep it up.
     
  10. Anandchitra

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    I also liked the pictures. And Avvai is a special person to have wanted nothing but the Lord's name and feet. She was way ahead of her times in caste matters as she has sung many songs about the abolishment of castes as prevailed.
     

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