4 Chapters

Kaduvan Ilaveyinan

கடுவன் இளவெயினனார்
Some prayers ask for more. This one asks what matters most.
The fifth poem of Paripadal is addressed to Sevvel, Murugan, and the checked edition names Kaduvan Ilaveyinan as its poet. Its closing prayer offers a memorable choice about what to seek.
The poet turns from wealth, gold and pleasure toward grace, love and virtue. It is a compact expression of devotion that can open a thoughtful conversation about our own priorities.

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FROM THE ORIGINAL VERSE
பொருளும் பொன்னும் போகமும் அல்ல; நின்பால் அருளும், அன்பும், அறனும், மூன்றும்
Paripadal, poem 5, closing prayer; excerpt
A simple meaning, in our own words
The prayer seeks three gifts from Murugan: grace, love and virtuous conduct, rather than wealth or pleasure.
Tradition & works
Keep this passage attached to Paripadal 5 and its named poet; do not attribute it to Arunagirinathar or Nakkirar.
Paripadal, poem 5, Sevvel