Tirukkurralak Kuravanci 34
English (machine translation) 34
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34.1
"Is it arrogance, insolence of speech, or pride of learning that, disregarding me,
you said he is skilled at joining women?
34.2
Do not bewilder me with illusions of the eye; speak the truth, O kuṟavañci
of the great forest mountain, deceitful peacock!"
The kuṟatti speaks:
kaṇṇis
34.3
"O queen among women! If one says 'peṇ' (woman), it also means 'tiriyum' (a wick);
if one says 'to join with a peṇ', it also means 'to unite' [with Śakti].
34.4
Truly, 'vallavan' (the capable one) is also the Lord (Nātha);
so my lady, one may say it is the naive Tirikūṭanāthar!"
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The poet's narration:
kaṇṇis