Tirukkurrala Utal 37

37

"Why this distinction between elder brother and younger sister, O lady of gentle grace and flute-like speech? / O Umā! If an elder brother is precious to you, he is precious to us as well! / You have cast a reproach upon us here; see, we spoke of him only in jest! / For the sake of the supplications of the immortals, forgive all this, O Lady of the Himalayas!"