Traslation of SRI BHOODEVI NACHIAR Tolerance is the main character that one should have to lead a matrimonial life peacefully. Jewel of tolerance is a pride for any lady is a famous song in Tamil. People who have tolerance can rule any kingdom. Valluvar has allocated one chapter exclusively for tolerance. When a woman has tolerance she is called as Bhoodevi, as she is supporting even the sinners. Nachiar means a mother to SriVaishnavites. Swamy Desikan composed 33 slokas in praise of Bhoomi devi in Sri BhooSthuthi. In one sloka he said that he is surrendering to Bhoodevi as she is the symbol of tolerance , beloved wife of Vishnu in Varaha Avatara, and she is Kamadhenu who have no supports, and a mother responsible for creation and saviour of the world. In another sloka, he said Vishnu is Pranava mantra, and the first word Bhoo is Nachiar. Lord Vishnu is called as Viswarambaran. ,.Similarly Nachiar is Viswambarai., Sarvam saha (tolerating even the accused) , Avani(Giver of food and water ), Asala(Having everlasting strength ),Viswambara(Saviour of entire people), Vibula (Omnipotent and omnipresent), Vasundara(Showering all wealth). Once she went inside an ocean, as she found very difficult with the cruel nature of Hiranyakshagan, . Brahma then wondered as how this happened when people depend on her to save them, from the clutches of family life. Then Brahma prayed Vishnu to find a solution. Vishnu then searched for Bhooma devi. But as she was in a pitiable condition,he married her immediately. Desikan said the sounds of sea waves gave auspicious sound of Mangala vadhyam for this marriage. Tirumalisai Azhwar, in his Nanmughan Tiruvandathi described this killing of Hiranyakshan and bringing Nachiar and Tirumangai Azhwar also praised this in Peria Tirumozhi. Bhoodevi was born as Satya bhama daughter of Satyajith, and married Krishna. As people suffered a lot in Narakasura?s worst ruling, Krishna came in garuda with Satyabama and killed Asura. One may wonder why SatyaBhama went with Krishna during war. Vishnu, in varaha Avatara, brought bhoodevi in pralaya ocean through his hard teeth. Thus born a male child to them and that was narakasura. , who had demon character and who caused all sorts of trouble to all people. Vishnum then told that he may have to kill him, one day in her presense. For this reason she accompanied Vishnu. in war with narakusara.. Narakasura made Prajyothishapuram, an island with lot of swords and weapons. But Krishna destroyed everything with his Chakrayutha, and killed Maran first and then Hiranyakshan then..Satya bhama on seeing this killing of her child, offered Athithikundalas to Krishna and said as ?In Gita you said as ?Parithranaya Sathunam ??, which meant to save good you kill bad demons,and saved a dynasty?Deepaval celebrations thus came into existence. Sri Vishnu chithar, a vaishnavite scholar offered as garlands all flowers from his nandavana,to Vishnu.One day in nala year, Audi month, Poora star , Tuesday, When he was about to pluck a Tulasi, he found a female baby there. He named her as Kothai. He became guardian to her, till she attained age. She had the fascination of wearing garlands intended for Vishnu, Though this was not known to Vishnuchithar, he saw this scene one day suddenly.He then stopped his offerings and observed fasting and even scolded her for this strange action. But Vishnu appeared in his dream, and questioned him for his stopping garland offerings. Vishnu told Vishnuchithar that he liked this action of wearing the garlands by Kothai first. Kothai also told that she wanted to marry only Vishnu., and not any other males. This caused great concern to vishnuchitar. But Vishnu told him not to worry at all. He said ?kothai is only Bhoodevi. Please bring her in wedding dressto my temple. Vishnu chithar then went to Azhagiya manavalar temple in full marriage costumes and joined Lord Krishna.as Jyothi.Vishnuchitha then heard a voice which said that he became father in law of Vishnu.Thus he was called as Periya azhwar . Kothai became Kothai nachiar. The wonderful scene of Periya Azhwar, Krishna, kothai in one platform in Srivilliputhur temple is really a great boon to all bhakthas. Translated by A.J.Rangarajan? 58 middlesex Ave Edison New Jersey 08820, . ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! 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