Songs of Saint Tayumanavar

Songs of Tayumanavar

Of Gold and Women (37/78)

Is any redemption there
For this mean one
That always babbled in haughty pride?
The Light Resplendent that cometh
To dear devotees as the kindly Mother,
Is verily, verily the unmani [1] bliss.

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FootNotes:

[1] Literally the superior gem. Identified with the ultimate of the 16 kalas that comprise divine knowledge leading to Siva-Sakti Bliss.