Sarathy Thothathri

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) As the reasons for fearfulness and fearlessness identified at the beginning of the section to be self’s defects and bhagavAn’s qualities, considering the importance of karma (actions) and kAruNya (compassion), piLLai lOkAchAryar explained those all along; now he mercifully … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Though such mercy is present since time immemorial, wasn’t it stopped by the svAthanthryam (independence) of both the chEthana who is the doer and ISvara who is the bestower of the result? What if they continue to … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In this manner, emperumAn is putting efforts for the AthmA’s liberation even when he was turning away from emperumAn, through creation, incarnations etc, due to his unconditional mercy; mercifully explaining that result of such mercy must be compulsorily experienced … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Having very wise persons (such as AzhwArs) considering bhagavAn’s creation, incarnations etc as being done in self-interest as the context, piLLai lOkAchAryar is highlighting it as an example for this (omnipresence being done in self-interest). sUthram 401 srushtyavathArAdhigaLaip pOlE … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Example for that (which was highlighted in previous sUthram). sUthram 400 oruvanaip pidikka ninaiththu Urai vaLaivAraip pOlE vyApthiyun. Simple Explanation His omnipresence too is similar to one who will surround a town to capture a single person. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) To bring authenticity to his merciful words in previous sUthram “vimukhanAna dhaSaiyilum kUda ujjIvikkaikku krushi paNNina ISvaranai anusandhiththAl“, piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining the special thoughts of very wise person (AzhwAr). sUthram 399 “edhir sUzhal pukku“. Simple Explanation thiruvAimozhi … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, as explanation for the statement which was made previously in sUthram 366 “bhagavath guNAnusandhAnam bhaya hEthu“, starting with sUthram 381 “thripAdh vibhUthiyilE” up to here, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explained how ISvaran is putting efforts to uplift the AthmAs … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Now, in this subject matter, some contradictions seem to be present in AzhwArs’ pAsurams; piLLai lOkAchAryar is highlighting the reason for not giving clarification for such contradictions and not giving further evidences/arguments to establish this principle. sUthram 397 ivvartha … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains as to who named these incidental acts etc as good deeds while they are not ordained in SAsthram and also unknown to chEthanas, in the manner of clearing a doubt. sUthram 396 SAsthramum vidhiyAdhE nAmum … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar repeats the question of those who think “Abhimukhyam (Being favourable) towards bhagavAn is due to his mercy, but adhvEsham (not having hatred) is due to [past] good deeds” and answers that. sUthram 395 bhagavadhAbimukhyam sukrathaththAl anRikkE bhagavath … Read more