POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - THE UNBOUNDED GRACE OF PARI

ABOUT THE POEM:The poem THE UNBOUNDED GRACE OF PARI celebrates the boundless generosity of King Pari. Just as God does not discriminate between what is considered good or bad and accepts even the humble erukkam flower as worthy of adornment, Pari too gives freely without judging the worth, wisdom, gender, or status of the person who seeks his help.The central message is that true generosity knows no discrimination. Pari’s kindness is unconditional—he gives to anyone who approaches him, just as nature and the divine embrace all without distinction. In essence: True generosity gives without judging the worth of the receiver.THE UNBOUNDED GRACE OF PARIGod knows no distinctionbetween good and evil.Even the humble erukkam flower,small and seemingly unworthy,He will gladly wearas a garland upon His head.So too is Pari—he gives without askingwhether the one who stands before himis wise or foolish,learned or ignorant,man or woman.For Pari's generosityknows no measure,no judgement,no discrimination.Like God who embraces even the lowly flower,Pari gives to all—whoever they may be.PURANANURU - 106POET: KAPILARPATRON: VEL PARI NOTE:Erukkam (Calotropis gigantea), or crown flower, is a hardy Asian plant with white or lavender star-shaped flowers and milky latex. In Tamil culture, this humble flower is associated with Lord Shiva, symbolizing that the divine values even the simplest offerings.It serves as a metaphor for equality and worth beyond status, mirroring King Pari's indiscriminate generosity.