When in utter ignorance what happens? It is a situation of indulging in things which are not expected of to do and abstaining from things which are expected of to be performed. Resorting to even heinous acts, is seen particularly in times of drought and famine. Almighty is let off from the mind. In such a condition, the way out is only by seeking the refuge of the Almighty for gracing the comfort of spring by driving away the scorching famine times.
This theme about the acts of ignorance is dealt in the sankeertana, "Kadu Najnanapu Karavu Kala Mide" of Annamacharya......
'O My Lord! we are in the thick of acute drought, namely 'Utter Ignorance'. Please grace us by driving away our ignorance and alleviating our fears.
'Whatever little produce, 'Punya Karma-s' (pious deeds) we harvested with hardship, has been illegally grazed away by the beast, 'Papa Karma-s' (sinful deeds), thus dwindling our heap of 'Punya-s' in to nothing worthwhile. O Lord! We have no way left except praying You to guide us in reaching safe shores.
'On account of the scorching sunshine, namely Kaliyuga, our magnificent pond, 'Dharma' (righteousness) parched up and its bed got cracked. We have been wandering and wandering for quenching our thirst with Your grace. Hence, please shower mercy by providing us the much sought after quencher; Your Benevolence.
'O My Lord! The gusty winds, namely play of 'Manmadha' (Cupid, driving us into sensual pleasures) have blown away whatever little hard-earned 'wisdom' we possessed. I surrender to Thee O Lord! Please grace me with Your benevolence without delay any more!'.......
Parched soul's pleading for the 'quencher' is artfully described here keeping in view about the plight of the multitude sailing in the same boat of Papa Punya-s. So let us awaken and enjoin ourselves to the mellifluous exhortations of Annamacharya reverberating in the air, for the 'Quencher'!
This theme about the acts of ignorance is dealt in the sankeertana, "Kadu Najnanapu Karavu Kala Mide" of Annamacharya......
'O My Lord! we are in the thick of acute drought, namely 'Utter Ignorance'. Please grace us by driving away our ignorance and alleviating our fears.
'Whatever little produce, 'Punya Karma-s' (pious deeds) we harvested with hardship, has been illegally grazed away by the beast, 'Papa Karma-s' (sinful deeds), thus dwindling our heap of 'Punya-s' in to nothing worthwhile. O Lord! We have no way left except praying You to guide us in reaching safe shores.
'On account of the scorching sunshine, namely Kaliyuga, our magnificent pond, 'Dharma' (righteousness) parched up and its bed got cracked. We have been wandering and wandering for quenching our thirst with Your grace. Hence, please shower mercy by providing us the much sought after quencher; Your Benevolence.
'O My Lord! The gusty winds, namely play of 'Manmadha' (Cupid, driving us into sensual pleasures) have blown away whatever little hard-earned 'wisdom' we possessed. I surrender to Thee O Lord! Please grace me with Your benevolence without delay any more!'.......
Parched soul's pleading for the 'quencher' is artfully described here keeping in view about the plight of the multitude sailing in the same boat of Papa Punya-s. So let us awaken and enjoin ourselves to the mellifluous exhortations of Annamacharya reverberating in the air, for the 'Quencher'!
Parched For Divine Grace!
Om Shanti !
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