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# Apirami Ammaip Patikam 2.4

English (machine translation) 2.4

- **Language:** English

### [2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.vernacular.tamil.late.antati.apirami_patikam~en-mt.2.4)

Of the two spoken of as good and bad,  
  the people of the world seek only the good; therefore I too sought likewise.  
Even though I sought it, without saying "not today", if your sacred heart softens  
  and bestows grace, this poor wretch will be redeemed; this is the true word;  
Is there anything your heart does not know?  
O Virgin who gave birth to Kumāradeva, who dwells on all the hills and ever blesses devotees!  
  Emerald-hued One! Vimalī! Bhairavī! King of Mountains' daughter alive with grace!  
Where winged bees hum in orchards overflowing with fragrance,  
  O Vāmī abiding in prosperous Tirukkaṭavūr! Śubanemi! Pugazhnāmi!  
  Vāmī who delights Śivasāmi! Umai Apirāmi!

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