Mmgl Part 006-001 - Chakravalam Temple

(Goddess Manimegala advised Manimegalai and Sudamadhi to Leave the garden and proceed to Chakravaalam Temple. As it is a graveyard temple, a doubt arises in the mind of Sudamadhi. The Goddess explains the importance of Chakravaalam Temple. Later on She takes Manimegalai thru' the skyway to Manipallavam.) THE MOONLIGHT SPREAD The evening time disappeared. With its rays, the moon appeared. In the clear sky its faulty color It made its look very poor. Still, its shining cool rays flowed, Like the milk from the pot poured. In the honey overflowing garden, The moonlight was seen in between. THE GODDESS APPEARED In the shape of a beautiful girl, To play her timely helping role, Like the lightning came in speed, Goddess Manimegala appeared. Buddha's altar first she touched. The Lord she worshiped and praised. As a girl from Pugar she posed. Her veneration to him she exposed. What for Sudamadhi stood, She asked and understood. To help them there she came, Without revealing her name. SUGGESTION OF THE GODDESS What Sudamadhi said, The goddess heard. That thru' Chitrapathi He would get Manimegalai. The goddess said then, "The prince has just gone, As in this flower garden Live the ascetic ones." "He'll still be after her. To the temple Chakravalam So, better go from here And spend the night time." "By the main road don't go. Thru' the small western gate go. Ascetics many live there. You can stay with no fear." SUDAMADHI'S QUESTION Sudamadhi questioned: "Barring the cunning Marudha Vegan, And you the charming beautiful one, To the rest of the people it's known As a graveyard outside this town." "How it's Chakravalam Temple? Answer this question simple. What's the hidden reason To call it temple of the town? " THE GODDESS EXPLAINED The Goddess began to explain The background and its reason, "With no fear you listen. Though it'll be dark soon." "The burning ghat is near The flower garden here. To burn corpses in fire. It belongs to this Pugar." FOUR BIG GATES "There're four gates. One is meant for Devas, With all artistic designs And ornamental works." "The second one leads, To the paddy fields, Sugar cane wet lands, And tank water beds." "The third is a simple gate, That has no work of art. It's given a lime coating. That's like silver shining." "The fourth gate is one, That's dedicated to a demon. It has a tongue protruding And two eyes terrifying." VARIOUS TEMPLES "Some men strong willed, There own lives they killed. It's a kind of vow they took. Their heads hang in a hook." "A tall tree spread Its own branches wide, On all the four sides Around the courtyard." "There's a tall altar For anyone to offer Their sacrifice proper, To Durga the savior." "Small temples many stood, O'er dear and near dead. They're tomb temple odds, Of their personal gods." "Tall pillars stand there For the people to offer Their sacrifices neatly And in a manner orderly." "There're raised platforms, Closed shelters and rooms, For anyone to take rest, Or have sleep nice and best." "Scattered there are many things, Like dead ones belongings, Smoky flags, leaf-hangings, Burnt torches and odd things." "This area is Chakravalam, The dead ones sacred realm, About which I was telling, A place fit for hiding."