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avathArikai (Introduction)
When asked “What is periyAzhwAr’s greatness over other AzhwArs?” piLLai lOkAchAryar explains.
sUthram 251
avargaLukku idhu kAdhAchithkam, ivarkku idhu nithyam.
Simple Explanation
Other AzhwArs perform mangaLASAsanam occasionally, but periyAzhwAr performs always.
vyAkyAnam (Commentary)
avargaLukku idhu …
That is – while all AzhwArs are equal in receiving bhagavAn’s divine mercy to eliminate their ignorance etc, for AzhwArs other than periyAzhwAr who all desire for ever increasing enjoyment of bhagavAn, while meditating upon bhagavAn’s great physical beauty which will even melt diamond and will make men to dress up like women to enjoy him, this mangaLASAsanam which only aims at the well-being and enjoyment of bhagavAn will be rare to find instead of being present at all times; but for periyAzhwAr who becomes unnecessarily fearful and sings thiruppallANdu on seeing bhagavAn instead of trying to enjoy him on seeing him, this mangaLASAsanam occurs all the time.
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