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Question :

In the line "andru ivvulagam alanda:i adi po:tri", for which Avathara does Andal specifically praise His beautiful lotus feet ("adi")? a) Thrivikrama Avathara b) Sri Rama Avathara c) Vara:ha Avathara d) Narasimha Avathara


Posted On : 30-01-2026



ANSWER :

a)

Question :

In the pa:suram "andru ivvulagam alanda:i", the opening line refers to which specific Avatha:ra? a) The Matsya Avatha:ra b) The Ku:rma Avatha:ra c) The Thrivikrama Avatha:ra d) The Vara:ha Avatha:ra


Posted On : 29-01-2026



ANSWER :

c)

Question :

Regarding the pa:suram "andru ivvulagam alanda:i", Nanji:yar quotes the maxim "gate: jale: se:thu bandham" (building a dam after the water has drained). What is the implied meaning here? a) The Gopis are asking for the bridge to Lanka to be rebuilt b) Andal is singing praises for events that happened long ago, out of overwhelming love c) The devotees are asking for water to be released from the dam d) The Lord is building a bridge to cross the ocean of Samsara


Posted On : 28-01-2026



ANSWER :

b)

Question :

In the pa:suram "andru ivvulagam alanda:i adi po:tri", Andal does mangala:sa:sanam to Perumal similar to which Azhwar? a) Peria:zhvar b) Namma:zhvar c) Thirumangai A:zhwar d) Kulase:khara A:zhwar


Posted On : 27-01-2026



ANSWER :

a)

Question :

The phrase *"Ya:m Vandha Ka:ryam A:ra:indhu Arul"* (in Ma:ri malai pa:suram) represents the Go:pis' final request in this Pa:suram. What do they want the Lord to do? * A) To explain the philosophy of the Vedas to them * B) To immediately give them the drums and send them home * C) To sit on the throne and compassionately inquire about the difficulties they faced in coming to see Him

* D) To eat the butter and milk they have brought


Posted On : 26-01-2026



ANSWER :

C) The Gopis are asking Him to ask them: "My dear girls, you have come so far. What do you need?" This inquiry ("Aaraaindhu") is what they seek.

Question :

In the esoteric meaning (*Swapadesam*), the "Seeriya Singasanam" (Majestic Throne) - in Ma:ri Malai muzhainjil pa:suram, is said to be the Yoga-Peetam supported by 8 metaphysical legs. What are they? * A) The 8 directions: North, South, East, West, NE, NW, SE, SW * B) Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space, Mind, Intellect, and Ego * C) Dharma (Righteousness), Adharma, Jnana (Knowledge), Ajnana, Vairagya (Detachment), Avairagya, Aishwarya (Lordship), Anaishwarya

* D) Satva, Rajas, Tamas, Ka:la (Time), Karma, Prakriti, Jiva, and Ishvara


Posted On : 25-01-2026



ANSWER :

c) This refers to the concept that the Lord rules over opposites—He supports/controls both Dharma and Adharma, Knowledge and Ignorance.

Question :

In Ma:ri Malai Muzhainjil pa:suram, the commentary on the word *"Po:ndaruli"* (graciously walking) links it to the "Chatur Gathi" (Four Gaits) of Vishnu. Which set of animals represents these four styles of walking?

* A) The Bull, the Cow, the Calf, and the Buffalo * B) The speed of a Horse, the grace of a Swan, the dance of a Peacock, and the strength of a Bear * C) The flight of an Eagle, the slither of a Snake, the jump of a Monkey, and the run of a Deer * D) The pride of a Bull, the sway of an Elephant, the agility of a Tiger, and the majesty of a Lion


Posted On : 24-01-2026



ANSWER :

D)

Question :

After describing the Lion, in Ma:ri Malai Muzhainjil , Andal switches to "Poovai Poo Vanna." What color does this refer to? * A) The dark purple-blue color of the Kaya flower (*Ironwood flower*) * B) The golden color of the Champaka flower * C) The pure white color of the Jasmine flower * D) The red color of the Hibiscus flower


Posted On : 23-01-2026



ANSWER :

A)

Question :

In Maari Malai Muzhainjil pasuram, What is the specific prayer the Gopis make to the Lord, using the lion analogy ("Purappattu Podaruma Poley")?

* A) To walk out from the bedchamber to the throne room with the majesty of a lion coming out of a cave * B) To run fast like a lion to destroy Kamsa * C) To roar loudly so that the enemies flee * D) To stay inside the cave and grant them boons from there


Posted On : 22-01-2026



ANSWER :

A)



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Question :

Maari Malai Muzhainjil pasuram describes the Lion doing specific actions: *"Pe:rnthu, Udari, Mu:ri-Nimirndhu."* What do these actions signify? * A) Shifting, shaking off the dust/mane, and stretching the body to shed lethargy * B) Roaring, hunting for prey, and eating * C) Walking, running, and jumping over the mountain * D) Sleeping, dreaming, and rolling over


Posted On : 21-01-2026



ANSWER :

A)