Apirami Ammaip Patikam 1.4

1.4

As the ancient Mother who gave birth in due order / to the seven surging oceans, the twice-four directions, / the eight cardinal elephants, the Great Serpent, / the Great Meru, the Great Tortoise, / the twice-seven worlds borne by the spotted serpent, / the hosts of gods, the goddess seated on the lotus, Māyan with his discus, / and the One who wears a tiger-skin around his waist, / to you whose ancient ways none can fathom— / tell me, why do the dwellers of the three worlds, / not knowing [this], call you Bālā? / O Sea of Bliss of the noble who are filled with wisdom! / O Life of Ādi Kaṭavūr! / O Śukapāṇi who never leaves one side of Amutīcar! / O Gracious Vāmī! O Apirāmi!