![]() ![]() But singing as a Gopika in Thiruppavai she mentions only Nappinnai. Velukkudi Swamy, a proponent of Vishishtadvaita Philosophy says that Andal, singing Nachiar Tirumozhi as the daughter of Periyalvar, mentions about Rukmini. As per Srivaishnavism, saranagati (complete surrender to the Lord) is performed through His consort and in Sri Krishnaavatharam specifically it is performed through Nappinai. She in her Thiruppavai, wakes up Nappinai before waking up Lord Krishna. Nappinnai is often referred to as Radha or Radharani or “Radhika” in North India.Īndal (one of the Alvars) wanted to perform devotion to her Lord Krishna like Gopikas did in Dwaparayuga. Nappinnai – Krishna cult is mainly limited to the Tamil speaking world. Sri Parasara Bhattar describes Krishna, intoxicated by Her beauty, as “Neela thunga sthana giri thati suptham”. Neela devi took avatar as Nappinnai, daughter of Kumbagan (brother of Yashoda) and Krishna won Her hand after conquering the seven ferocious bulls of Her father. What Bhu Devi (Bhumi devi, Goddess of earth) is to Varaha avatara and Sri Devi (Sita) to Rama avatara, is Neela devi to Krishna avatara. The Veda sings the glory of Goddess Nila in Nila Suktam. In Paramapadam (Sri Vaikuntham) Sri Devi is seated to the right of the Lord, and Bhu Devi and Nila Devi to His left. Nila Devi (or Neela Devi) is the third consort of Lord Vishnu, the other two being Sri Devi and Bhu Devi. ![]()
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