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Am I capable of understanding and learn the avatara secret of the Lord like Mandodhari? - asks Pen Pillai. How did Mandodhari learn that Sri Rama was the Almighty Narayana?

How noble is the virtue of displaying empathy towards those in grief? Did I offer comfort and console anyone like Trijata offered for Sita Devi? - ponders the little girl from Thirukolur. 

Kabandha's helped Rama by giving him a break through in his search of Sita.. Did I offer any help to a Bhagavan or Bhagavatha? laments Pen Pillai.

Time and again, our elders have said that Rama's truth and Krishna's falsehood have been protecting us so what does Pen Pillai imply through this story? Let us analyze with Veda Paati.

“My child, are you going to tell us the story of yet another Azhwar? Please do go on!”, questioned Illayazwhar Ramanuja with eagerness. “Yes, Swami. I can neither be like Thirumazhisai azhwar who researched and understood the Supreme, nor like Nammazhwar who was filled with humility! But how about Kulasekar Azhwar?”, and then she went on to narrate the story of the next Azhwar, taking us all to th...

Emperumanaar Ramanuja’s joy knew no bounds when he heard stories of Azhwars! Was she going to tell the story of yet another Azhwar, he wondered to himself? Just as these thoughts were running through his mind, the little child of Thirukolur said, “Swami, am I like Nammazhwar who praised the Lord saying that He is small?”. Who is Nammazhwar and why did He praise the Lord so?

Pen Pillai shares - "Did I research and explore other religions and give them up as false like Thirumazhisai Azhwar?"

“Swami, why do I deserve to remain in this Divya Desam? I do not possess the faith of Akroora, innocence of Vidhura, the love of Rishi’s wife, determination of Sita Piratti, the divine friendship of King Thondaiman, simple devotion of Ghantakarna, motherly love of Anusuyai, steadfastness of Dhruva, ability to change like Kshatrabandu, patience of Ahalya, nor do I have the maturity of Andal! Also,...

Did I gain spiritual wisdom in childhood like Andal? - Asks our little girl of Thirukolur.  Undoubtedly, in her list of 81 devotees, Andal would rank the highest. Yet, after Akroora's faith, Vidhura's purity, Rishi Pathni's detachment, Sita Piraati's chaste devotion, Thondaimaan's KArpanyam, GhantAkarnan's offering, Anasooya's modesty, Dhruva's steadfastness, Kshtrabandhu's change of heart an...

“Swami, was I blessed by the Lord’s feet like Ahalya?”, continued Thirukolur Pen Pillai as Swami Ramanuja gently coaxed her to go on. Who is Ahalya and why was she blessed by the feet of the Lord? Ahalya was the beautiful creation of Lord Brahma. Her stunning form attracted both Indra and Gauttama Muni who both wanted her hand in marriage. There was a competition held between the two suitors to se...

Ill - mannered and cruel prince Kshatrabandhu is chased into the forest by the entire kingdom. In the forest, he meets a rishi who teaches him a 3 letter word that he could chant whenever he wants. How did Kshatrabandhu's life transform? 

“I seek your blessings Swami, and am grateful to you for patiently listening to my heart felt longing! While speaking about all the great devotees of Perumal and the fact that I am not half as qualified as them, how could I miss out the great Dhruva? The 5 year old child who had the knowledge, devotion, resilience that brought him to the greatest heights in life? Did I seek the eternal Father like...

The forlorn PenPillai of Thirukkolur continues lamenting, considering herself unworthy of remaining in the great divya desam. EmperumanAr RAmAnuja was so captivated by her yearning to be on par with the great devotees of the Lord. He fervently pleaded to PenPillai, “Go on my child, I am eager to hear your stories!” Are we not also just as eager? “Did I assume the role of a Mother?” asked the littl...

“Swami, do you know that even a spirit is capable of more steadfastness than I? Have you heard of Ghantakarna?”, said the little Pen Pillai of Thirukolur, and thus started her next story.

PINAM EZHUPPI VITTENO THONDAIMAANAI POLE “Respected Swami, I had told you about Akroora, Vidhura, the Rishi’s wife and Sita PirAtti so far. I neither possess their deep rooted devotion, nor their undeterring faith in the Lord”, mused Thirukolur Pen Pillai. As Swami RAmAnuja eagerly awaited, the little girl deep in thought muttered, “ThondaimAn.. Was I able to bring the dead to life like that great...

#srishtitales #vedapaatisonnakadhai #thirukolurpenpillairagasiyam The little mysterious girl of Thirukolur compared herself thus far to the faithful Akroora, the virtuous Vidhura, and the devoted wife of the Rishi. Who next we might wonder! Well, these were the same thoughts that crossed Swami RAmAnujA’s mind. He looked at her eagerly, awaiting her next story. The forlorn Pen Pillai continued, “Em...

#srishtitales #thirukolurpenpillairagasiyam #vedapaatisonnakadhai  Having heard the story of the pure-hearted devotee, Vidhura of Hastinapur, “Where will I be teleported to this time”, wondered Ethirajar Ramanuja. “Go on, my child. I want to hear more!”, he coaxed the little girl of Thirukolur.   “Oh Swami, did I sacrifice my body like the wives of the sages when Krishna asked for f...

EmperumAnAr RAmAnuja gently coaxed the sweet child, pen pillai to go on! And she said - “Swami, have I purified my heart like Vidura?” The purest of devotees whose heart and home the Lord himself had chosen?” laments Thirukolur Pen Pillai ! With this, she started narrating the incident, taking us all back to the days of the Pandavas and Kauravas in Hastinapur!

AZHAITHU VANDHENO AKROORARAI POLE  Let us unravel the secrets behind the young yet wise girl of Thirukkolur!  Are you ready ?   Once Swami Ramanuja met a young little girl at the outskirts of Thirukolur. When she mentioned that she was leaving the town, he became curious to know the reason.   This is her first reasoning: "Did I go on a Holy mission like the great devotee, Akroo...

We are delighted to present Thirukolur Pen Pillai Rahasyam under Srishti Tales's "Veda Paati sonna Kadhai", narrated by our favorite storyteller Smt. Veda Nambirajan.    Who is Pen Pillai?   Why does she want to leave?   What are the qualifications needed to reside in a holy town?   Thirukolur Pen Pillai weaves a glorious garland of 81 sublime statements. Listen to Veda Pa...

Srishti Tales presents THE RAMAYANA FAMILY QUIZ  Spend a screen - free summer with your child and together listen to our Veda Paati's Ramayanam audio story series in Tamil!  Team up for the quiz and win exciting prizes!! 🏹 Who can participate: One adult and One child per family  A child can partner with her/his Amma, Appa, Thatha, Paati, Anna, Akka or any relative.   Age...

Why did Sriman Narayana take avatharam as a human being and face these many challenges? For whom did he do it? What is the importance of Srimad Ramayanam?  Listen to Veda Pati's final narration in this Ramayana Series under Veda paati Sonna Kadhai. For more such stories, log on to www.srishtitales.com.

Detailed commentary on Sri Rama Pattabhishekham.

Everyone gets ready for Sri Rama pattabhishekham.

Lakshmana, Sugreeva, Hanuman, Vibheeshana sametha Sita Rama leave for Ayodhya en route Sri Bharadhwja rishi's ashram.