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10. Tears - Gift of God. Saint Maanickavaachagar achieved Civan-hood by shedding his tears. That is why he is said to be a devotee who has reached the Feet of God by weeping-"Azhudhu Adi Adaintha Adiyavar”. His body. mind and soul melted and melted as a result of which tears poured out. He wept to God to extirpate his bonds (Malam) which have fastened to his soul ever since he was born. He could see how they have caused him misery all along. He realised that they could be wiped out ohly by HIs Grace. So he prayed to Him to show mercy on him and grant him. His Grace. He was pained to find that the effects of his past deeds were so strong that they prevented his mind from concentrating on His Feet. He wept that his heart had no love for His Feet; his mouth did not sing His glory with thrill; his mind did not melt and throb; it did not feel distressed; it did not wish to seek Him through every street nor did it wail for Him. Instead it (mind) used to palpitate and melt to the flowery dart of Cupid and to women with pearly teeth, rosy lips and blue lotus-like eyes. So he cried out “Oh! Master! Look on me ! I shall never lapse from the observance of singing with my body prickling and quivering, with palms folded over my head, with tears brimming and my soul melting-Obeisance to You!" (5:1). God has been generous and gracious and He appeared before him in the form of a human priest and enslaved Him at Thirupperunthurai. He prayed to Him,tried to tie up His Feet to his heart and soul. He was able to bind His Feet to his heart and did not allow Them to depart even for a moment, that is--as long as it takes to wink! The saint recollects this significant appearance of God and repeatedly prays to Him again and again. “Oh! King! Though I was blessed to see Thy Feet with joyous mind, I have not gained Thy Grace to merge B9