Godha is the incarnation of Bhumi Devi

Godha Piratti is the incarnation of Bhumi Devi as indicated by Swami Desikan's 21st slokam of Godha sthuthi , where he addresses her as VasudhE . His reference is based on the nature of Godha's incarnation as a child in the Tulasi vanam of Priyazhwar , when he ploughed the field . Her incarnation is exactly the same as that of Sita devi ( Utthitha medhinim Bhithva ).

The Vedic reference binding both of them in Taittiriya Samhitha :

" gruthena sita madhuna samaktha ----"

-- Taittiriya Samhitha , 4th Khaandham, 2nd prasnam ,5th anuvakam

This manthram used to offer salutation to the plough end ( Laankala Paddhathi ) is also a tribute to Sitha and her avatharam . This can therefore be extended to the avatharam of Godha as Sita( Vasudha ) in Sri Villiputthur . One of the etymological intrepretation of the name Godha is Gavadheeyathe ithi Godha ( One who appeared splitting the earth ).

It is no wonder that this "Sita " of Kali Yugam had a great reverence for her consort the Maha veeran, Sri Raghu Raaman .

In a series of postings during this sacred month of Marghazhi / Danuhr Maasam , I will salute the way in which Godha devi eulogised the Valour of Sri Ramachandra in Nacchiyar Thirumozhi and Thiruppavai . We will also enjoy the concept of Prapatthi as experienced by Aandal , Her Sanga Tamizh , Her concept of Kaimkaryam and Her Purushakaram , Her special realtion to Govindan .

srimathai vishnu chittarya manonandana hetave

nandanandana sundaryai godhayai nitya mangalam