CHAPTER - 4 Decad: 21 KOis-Mooththa-Thiru Pathikam Sub-title: Anaathiyaakiya Satkaariyam Beginningless true event (Sung at Thillai) Koil = temple (here Thillai) mooththa = previous, or earlier; thiru = sacred;pathikam = decad; Anaathi = beginningless; Aakiya = that which is; Sat = true; kaariyam + CVCIlt. The title seems to indicate that this is the decad previous to Koil-thiruppathikam which is the next decad–22. This decad (21) is made up of 10 verses of four lines each in Aasiriya viruththam metre. “Oh our Primal Lord whose being knows no end and who dwells in the sacred golden hall ! The Mistress dwells in mid most of You- and You dwell centred within the Mistress. If both of You were to dwell in Your servant, Oh God, bestov, on me, Your servant, the gracious privilege of abiding amidst Your devotees that the intention of my heart may be fulfilled”. (21:1) “Oh You Who delight to dance in the golden hall ! Formerly You came forward and made me Your own. I too, trying to justify the same, am serving You. But, Oh great Lord, I have fallen behind. If You do not tarry for me and if You do not graciously say “come along”!, won't Your devotees ask of me "who is this fellow who has been erewhile with You ?” [21:2) 11 549
