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SrI: SrImathE satakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama:  Full Series << Previous sUthram 83 In the previous two sUthrams, the commentator established that dharma-bhUtha-gyAna is ajada (sentient). He then established that Sudhdha sathva is likewise ajada. Although both possess this common characteristic, they are not identical. The commentator now proceeds to explain the … Read more

SrI: SrImathE satakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama:  Full Series << Previous sUthram 82 In the previous sUthram, it was established that Sudhdha sathva is ajada (non-insentient) because it is self-luminous (svayam-prakASa). This naturally gives rise to a question. If Sudhdha sathva is indeed self-luminous, why is it not perceived by bound souls … Read more

SrI: SrImathE satakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama:  Full Series << Previous sUthram 81 Having presented the two differing opinions regarding the nature of Sudhdha sathva, the AchArya now explains the meaning of jada and ajada, and indicates which of the two views he accepts. sUthram அஜட3மானபோது நித்யர்க்கும் முக்தர்க்கும் ஈஶ்வரனுக்கும் ஞானத்தையொழியவும் தோற்றும். ajadamAnapOdhu … Read more

SrI: SrImathE satakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama:  Full Series << Previous sUthram 80 Having introduced Sudhdha sathva as the first of the three divisions of achith, the AchArya now points out that there are differing opinions regarding its nature. While some consider it to be jada (insentient), others maintain that it is … Read more

SrI: SrImathE satakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama:  Full Series << Previous sUthram 79 Having classified achith into three divisions, piLLai lOkAchAryar now explains each of them individually. He first begins with Sudhdha-sathva, describing its intrinsic nature (svarUpa) and its unique characteristics (svabhAva-viSEsham). sUthram இதில் ஶுத்3த4ஸத்வமாவது ரஜஸ்தமஸ்ஸுக்கள் கலசாதே கேவலஸத்வமாய், நித்யமாய், ஜ்ஞாநாநந்த3ஜநகமாய், கர்மத்தாலன்றிக்கே கேவல … Read more

SrI: SrImathE satakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama:  Full Series << Previous sUthram 78 The AchArya, having explained the defining characteristic (lakshaNa) of achith, now proceeds to describe its threefold classification. இது ஶுத்3த4ஸத்வமென்றும் மிஶ்ரஸத்வமென்றும் ஸத்வஶூந்யமென்றும் த்ரிவித4ம். idhu Sudhdha sathvam enRum miSra sathvam enRum, sathva SUnyam enRum thrividham. Meaning achith is of three kinds: … Read more