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Decad 1. Civapuraanam Sub-title: Date-less ancientry of Civan Abstract Saint Maanickavaachagar clearly explains “By His grace worshipping His feet I shall relate this Civapuraanam to the delight of my mind in order that all my past Karma may pass away” (18-20). Further he declares that those who repeat this song deeply realizing its meaning will go beneath the feet of Civan(93-94). His supplication can be found in one line “Rid me of the cycle of death and birth and induct me into the fold of Your devotees”(43) which is considered as the great ambition of the saint. The idea behind the sub-title seems to lie in these lines: “Oh the One with the distinction of having no birth! Oh Beginning! Oh End! Oh Middle! Oh None of these!” (71-73). This poem is said to have been sung at Thirupperunthurai. This line, “You came down graciously on earth and showed me Your far-famed Feet”(59) reflects the fact that God in His grace appeared before the saint as a Human priest “Guru’ at Thirupperunthurai and enslaved him. This outstanding and venerable incident is considered as a significant and supreme act of His grace and the saint repeats and recalls this event in a number of places throughout this book. In these lines 84–88 the method of practice for the devoted ones to redeem the cycle of birth is made clear. The carnal body is governed by the deceitful senses and the treacherous mind which are in turn bound by the evil Karma. 1 O6