Thiruppavai, written by Kodhai Azhvar, embodies the siddhanta of bhakti. The thirty verses (pasuram) explain the ideals and philosophies of saranagathi (surrendering to the parabrahmam) in simple and easy to understand verses. These verses are sung everyday in temples and homes. It takes a special significance in the month of margazhi (dhanurmasya).
We believe that the power of reciting these slokas is enhanced, when the meaning of the verses is understood in the correct context. Here, we bring you the meaning of the verses, with additional details when required, to start one’s journey towards the goal of understanding the sloka. The sloka script is provided in Tamil, transliterated English, and transliterated Devanagari. The sloka script is also available in Tamil (tamil-padham priththadhu), where the pasuram has the distinct words separated, so the meaning of the verse is easily understandable. The meaning is available in English and Tamil.
Our sloka audio is designed to help the User in correct diction and pronunciation. The tune, with no instruments, makes the sloka recitation easier.
What is Present in this App
Thiruppavai
- Sloka script in
Tamil
Devanagari transliteration
English transliteration
Tamil - padham priththadhu (words separated for easy understanding)
- Synced sloka audio
- Sloka Meaning text in
English
Tamil (with synced-audio)
Why App Format?
We want to bring slokas and their meaning to the interested User in a format that is convenient, is always available, is private and personalized. Given the hectic pace of our schedule-driven life, we feel that the desire to understand and learn the slokas should not be hampered by the lack of availability of the resources in the right format, at any time and any place, when the User needs it the most. The current App technology and its extensions best allows us to meet these goals.
Main App Features
* Simple and intuitive User Interface.
* Sloka script language can be changed by the User at any time.
* During audio playback, text is highlighted in sync with audio.
* Speed of the sloka audio can be adjusted by the User.
* When Recitation mode is enabled, the time interval to repeat after each audio segment can be controlled by User.
* The font size of sloka script and text can be easily changed by User and is independent of Device Setting. The range of font sizes can accommodate Users with impaired eyesight.