The original text of Thiruppāvai has been given in the book in three languages. I have given short lead-notes for each pāsuram to connect the one before and the one being treated. Given is also the literal meaning of the pāsuram followed by the section ‘developing the message of the pāsuram’ besides other important commentaries. It is hoped that this style of presentation covers all aspects; brevity has not been lost sight of.

Godhā has developed the subject of Sharanaagathi in Thiruppāvai in a systematic manner. One can divide the methodology followed by Her into five parts.

Thiruppāvai along with Nāchiyār Thirumozhi form the crown to my work on Nālāyira Prabhandham.