Hanuman went after the Sun - This new born goes after the Moon
The new born has taken a fascination for the bright full moon in the sky and has invited him to come and play with him
We now know that this new born has some handsome features including an attractive nose. His Makara Ear Rings - visit Thenthiruperai Divya Desam to find Lord Makara Nedung Kuzhai Kaathan (http://prtraveller.blogspot.in/2008/09/then-thiruperai.html) - have now become the talk of the town. He is also seen as a self indulgent child - He loves his toes just as much as fingers. Delighted at this new born, the celestials have showered very many gifts on him each trying their best to impress him.
In these 10 verses, Periyazhvar takes the role of Yashodha and experiences the child’s fascination for the full moon (தன் முகத்துச் சுட்டி தூங்க தூங்க ).
Request turns to Caution
Through these set of verses, we see that she first requests, then prays and towards the end threatens and cautions the Moon God to answer the wishes of her son who on seeing the full bloom of the moon for the first time is keen to play with it, almost in a way Hanuman went after the Sun.
Yashodha describes the various activities of her son to the Moon. She says the beautiful golden faced child falls, rolls and crawls in the dust (பொன்முகக்கிண்கிணியார்ப்பப் புழுதி யளை கின்றான்). Yes, he is very mischievous but even in that he is beautiful to watch. The way he stokes his brow jewel is also a lovely sight. He dances and sways at his forehead. The kin kini bud of his golden girdle resonates sweetly as he moves his different parts of his body.
Don't Hide behind the Cloud:)
With his little hands, he is calling out for you again and again. Now is not the time for you to be going behind the clouds (தன்சிறுகைகளால்காட்டிக்காட்டிஅழைக்கின்றான்........மனசில்மறையாதேமாமதீமகிழ்ந்துஓடிவா ).
Sorry but You are no equal to my son
While complimenting the moon in multiple ways, Yashodha says despite all his strengths and positives, the moon unfortunately is no match for her son. Yes the moon with its beautiful circum lunar structure is good to watch. The bright light rays spread in all the four directions and provides a cool blue light and feel to all. While agreeing that everyone embraces the offering of the Moon, she says it pales in significance when compared to the delight her son provides to the entire universe (சுற்றும்ஒழிவட்டம்சூழ்ந்துசோதிபரத்தெங்கும்எத்தனைசெய்யிலும்என்மகன்முகம்நேர்ஒவ்வாய்)
Krishna’s hands are paining
It has been a while now. And his repeated calling out for the moon has now begun to hurt his palms. She requests the moon to hurry up and reach out to her son.
Yashodha says that in the recent past he has done nothing other than pointing at you with his large wide open eyes pointing at this large bright light in the sky and seeking to play with it (ஒக்கலைமேலிருந்துஉன்னையேகட்டிக்காட்டும்காண்).
Threatens the Moon
She now gets into a threatening mode with the moon. ‘Having listened to my description of his achievements, you should by now be aware of his capabilities. You are continuing to be adamant in not answering positively to the young one’s requests. You are so lovely. But do not delay any further (தக்கதறிதியேல்சந்திராசலம்செய்யாதே). Without deceiving my son I hope you will be able to come like an angel and make him happy.’
She goes on to say that her little one has taken a special liking for the moon especially in the full shape and the bright light that is being emanated all around. In his child like voice he has cooed and called for you. As he calls out for you, again and again, nectar juice flows out of his lovely mouth (அழகியவாயில்அமுதஊறல்தெளிவுறா). In many different ways, with his sweet little voice he is calling out for you (மழலைமுற்றாத இளஞ்சொல்லால் உன்னை கூவுகின்றான்). He just does not seem to get bored calling out for you. Despite his repeated calls, you seem to be disregarding him. What else can the young one do to reach out and break through your ears (புழையிலஆகாதேநின்செவிபுகர்மாமதீ), asks Yashodha addressing the moon in an angry tone.
Help him digest the milk
He seems to want to play with you as you shine brightly there up in the sky. He is almost in the grip of sleep and one can see his continuous yawns. If he does not sleep, the milk he has just drunk will not digest (உண்டமுலைப்பால்அறாகண்டாய்உறங்காவிடில்). Hence come soon and answer his prayers by playing with him.
After pleading patiently with the moon, Yashodha now gets more aggressive. She warns the moon not to ignore her child just because he looks a tiny little one. He is my Lion Cub. She reminds the Moon that it was he reclining on a banana leaf that secured the whole universe in his belly when the deluge struck. And you will know more about the greatness of this young child from Maha Bali (சிறுமையின்வார்த்தையைமாவலியிடைச்சென்றுகேள்).
She threatens him asking him not to be swayed by his small size. He is only a small child but if he gets angry, he is likely to leap up and catch you in no time (மேல்எழப் பாய்ந்துபிடித்துக்கொள்ளும்வெகுளுமேல்).
It is time for you to let down your ego and come here soon to play with the child.
Finding him a young child cannot be a reason for you to be discourteous to him. Despite the repeated pleas, you have ignored the simple wishes of this young one. She now warns that any further delay and it would end up with the Moon having to seek refuge in her child and then to hope that he will be gracious enough to forgive his delay (சிறுமைப் பிழைகொள்ளில் நீயும்உன்தேவைக்குஉரியைகாண்).
In every verse, Yashodha addresses the Moon and describes the greatness of the young child who seems to crave for the bright fullness that Moon is currently displaying in the sky.
Do you want the discus flung at you?
The young child of just a few months is calling for you because he likes you. He has a hand that with one swipe can gobble up a large piece of butter into his mouth. And that shows his appetite for sweet dishes.
ஆழிகொண்டுஉன்னைஎரியும்ஐயறவுஇல்லைகான்வாழஉறுதியேல்
She warns him once more that if he does not meet with the child’s wishes, he may have to face the consequences of his swift discus being flung at him. Have no doubt on this. It is a matter of time. Be assured. She ends the (one sided) conversation by sending one last warning to the moon saying that if he cares for his life, he should come quickly and play with her son.