Dear Bhaagavatas It is significant to note that the “maru” is called “Srivatsam”. One of the meanings of this term is “Child” (Vatsa) of Mahaalakshmi (Sri). Who is the child? It is the Jeeva represented by the “maru” on the left chest. (iDa maarbu) as explained above. Who is Sri? It is Mother Mahaalakshmi who is on the Right chest (Vala maarbu) as indicated by Periyaazhwar. Through the recommendation (Purushaakaaram) of Mahaalakshmi, the Jeeva attains its rightful position represented by the “maru”
As per Monier William's Sanskrit - English Dictionary, the word "vatsa" just means - a calf, the young of any animal, offspring, child used as a term of endearment = my dear child, my darling (a generic term without reference to the gender of the child). "Srivatsa" means "favourite of Sri"
The word “Vaatsalyam” which is derived from the root “Vatsa” means unalloyed maternal love of a cow to its calf (without reference to the gender of the calf) The cow’s maternal love is considered by poets as of a class by itself and is often quoted as a role model for maternal love. As per Monier William’s Sanskrit- English Dictionary, it means affection, tenderness, fondness or love towards offspring, DasohamAnbil Ramaswamy __._,_.___
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