Decad: 25 Aasai-p-paththu (Decad of desire) Sub-title: Aatma Ilakkanam (Characteristics of a soul) (Sung at Thirupperunthurai) (Number of verses and metre are the same as in the previous decad) Aasai = desire; Paththu = decad. “Oh Flawless Gem who made me Your own bestowing the treasure of Your rosy Feet which he of the garuda flag (Maal) could not see ! Oh beauteous great One ! Behold that I long to receive Your grace of hailing me from there “Come hither!” dispelling the darkness’. (25:1) “Oh King! I cannot remain in the garment of brain and bones tied up by white sinews and covered by skin. Oh my rare Ambrosia Who is beyond men of every sort | Oh Father! Oh beauteous great One : Behold that I long to see You. Do call me unto You. (25:2) 39 597
