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avathArikai (Introduction)
When asked “Can we abandon the other upAyams as hurdles? Are they also not explained as means for mOksham? If we are discarding them, for whom do they remain as means?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains.
sUthram 116
prapAkantharam agyarkku upAyam.
Simple Explanation
Other prApakams (means) are means for the ignorant ones.
vyAkyAnam (Commentary)
prapAkantharam …
agyarkku upAyam
For those who lack knowledge to see the true nature of self which cannot tolerate even the trace of self effort to protect oneself, the other upAyams will remain as upAyam.
adiyen sarathy ramanuja dasan
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