Maari malaimuzhainchil.....Thiruppavai..23.

Maari malaimuzhanchil mannik kidanthurangum seeria singhamarivutru theevizhithu,
Veri mayirponga yeppadum perndudhari mooree nimirindhu muzhangi purrapattu,
Podharuma po le ' ,nee poovaipoo vanna ! un koilninringane' pondharullik koppudaiya,Seeria singha sanathilirundhu yaamvandha kariam aarayindhu arrule lorempavai!

Meaning:

Like the majestic lion that wakes up from its sleep in the cave that it has taken shelter from the rains,
Opening its eyes that glitter like sparks of fire ,framed by a lush mane having a unique fragrance,
And stretching its muscular yet lithe frame and vigorously shaking itself out of its lethargy, and announcing its presence by raising its head to roar and stride out of the cave,
'You' ,whose colour is that of the blue hued [kayampoo,] flower ,
Leave your temple of residence and come to our place here, seat yourself on the beautiful ornate throne and examine our pleas and bless us!

Inner meaning: When a person is at the end of his or her tether and makes a heartfelt plea to be rescued , Bhagwan comes forward at once in all his majesty to help!

Poetic meaning:

The description of a lion waking up from its deep slumber has been so well brought out that the scene seems to come alive before one's eyes .
Krishna's majesty has been compared to the king of animals,since we can relate and comprehend it .His masterful stride and the position as the sole occupant of the enviable status 'lord of all gods'-- ' devadhi devan' has been effectively rendered.