The Holy Assembly
May the lofty and sublime Assembly
Of the holy devotees who revel
In the wealth and weal
-- The pure flower-words of Nayanmar
Who have, of yore, hymned the Lord of Ambalam
Whose matted hair sports the crescent --,
For ever triumphantly flourish, and run
Their destined course illuminant in the world!
Translation: T.N. Ramachandran
