Kandhar Anubhuthi – Verse 8 Day 8

keduvAi mananE gadhi kEL: karavAdhu
iduvAi; vadivEl iRaithAL ninaivAi;
suduvAi nedu vEdhanai thULpadavE;
viduvAi viduvAi vinai yAvaiyumE!.

Vedaant: Look here Apurva, today’s verse is like an “Ultimatum.” Arunagirinathar is giving a serious warning to his own mind. He starts with: “Keduvaai manane gadhi kel!”

Apurva: “Keduvaai manane”? What does that mean? Is he telling his mind, “Hey you, you’re going to be ruined!”? That sounds like a spiritual roast!

Vedaant: (Laughs) Exactly! He’s saying, “O mind, you are heading for disaster. Listen to me for your own salvation!” and then he gives a 3-step survival guide.

Apurva: Okay, I’m listening. What’s the plan to save my mind from the “roast”?

Vedaant: Step 1: “Karavaadhu iduvaai”—Give to others without hiding anything or being stingy. Step 2: “Vadivel iraithaal ninaivaai”—Meditate on the feet of the Lord who holds the sharp Vel. Step 3: “Suduvaai nedu vedhanai thULpadavE“—Burn your long-standing agonies until they turn into dust!

Apurva: “Burn the pain”? So instead of letting my worries burn me, I’m supposed to pull a reverse card and burn them instead?

Vedaant: Spot on! And finally, “Viduvaai viduvaai vinai yaavaiyume”—Release and let go of all your past karmas and burdens.

Apurva: Deep. So what’s the “TL;DR” for the blog squad today?

Vedaant: The Takeaway:

1. Generosity is Key: When you share what you have (knowledge, help, or resources) without holding back, your mind naturally becomes lighter.
2. Attack the Worry: Don’t be a victim to stress. Use the power of focus (Devotion) to burn your anxieties into ashes.
3. Let Go of the Past: Stop carrying the “baggage” of your past actions. Release it all to the Divine and find your peace.

Apurva: Got it. So from now on, I’m the one doing the burning, not the worrying! But wait, you said “give without hiding”… does that mean I have to share my secret stash of chips with you?

Vedaant: See? That’s exactly why the poet had to start with “O mind, you are going to be ruined!” Even for a bag of chips, your mind is hesitating!

Muruga Charanam!