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How to Use This Exclusive Translation

Since this is an exclusive English version designed for non-Tamil speakers, do not simply read it like a poem. To gain the spiritual benefit of the Mariamman Thalattu, follow these steps:

Spiritual Symbology: Allusions to Sri Chakra worship and various village deities of Tamil Nadu.  Reader Reception 

Verse 6 – The Fever Demon’s Fall

The demon Agni Veeshan came with a thousand blisters.
He climbed the child’s chest. He sat on the old woman’s back.
But you, Mother, tore open his sack of fire.
You fed him neem paste and locked him in a well.
Now he rattles his chains below –
Sing louder, women, so he cannot rise.