@madinathan77: The relationship between Lord Murugan and Avvaiyar (often spelled Avvai or Oyvai) is one of the most famous legends in Tamil literature, focusing on the relationship between a divine master and a devoted scholar. While Avvaiyar was an elderly, highly knowledgeable poet and a saint from the Sangam period, the story portrays her ego being shattered by a young cowherd, who is revealed to be Lord Murugan. The Meeting (The Lesson on Wisdom): A popular legend describes an elderly Avvaiyar, tired and sitting under a tree, encountering a young boy (Murugan) who asks if she wants "hot or cold" fruits. Confused, she asks for "cold" ones. When the boy shakes the tree and she blows on the fallen fruits to remove sand, he mocks her by asking if she is blowing on them because they are "hot". This humble lesson highlights that true wisdom lies in understanding that even "cold" fruits have their own internal heat, puncturing her ego. #devaayathana #fortyshadesofmadi

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