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SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, after mercifully explaining the identity of the favourable ones whose sahavAsam (companionship) was spoken in dhinacharyA sUthram (243) and the result of such sahavAsam, piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining those who are unfavourable ones whose sahavAsam is to … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Will one be able to observe the reaching of the goal getting nearer when such gyAnam etc rise?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 263 ivaRRaik koNdu charamaSarIram enRu thanakkE aRudhiyidalAy irukkum. Simple Explanation With such rise of … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Will this being with them stop with removing withering of the true nature of self?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains “Not just that; these special qualities will fully be acquired before attaining the goal”. sUthram 261 ARu nIr … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains the result of being together with such favourable persons. sUthram 260 oru sey niramba nIr ninRAl asal sey posindhu kAttumAppOlE, ivai illAdhArkkum ivargaLOttai sambandhaththAlE uRAvudhal thIrakkadavadhAy irukkum. Simple Explanation When a field is filled … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In this manner, after eliminating the doubt of mangaLASAsanam which was explained in dhinacharyA (sUthram 243), being contrary to the true nature of the self, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains the identity of favourable ones what was explained in “anukUla … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully concluding the principle he explained so far. sUthram 258 AgaiyAlE mangaLASAsanam svarUpAnuguNam. Simple Explanation Thus, performing mangaLASAsanam matches the AthmA’s true nature. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) AgaiyAlE … That is – since this is to be mandatorily … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, piLLai lOkAchAryar previously revealed periyAzhwAr’s full focus on mangaLASAsanam; subsequently, he mercifully explains the mandatory performance of mangaLASAsanam which was previously said in dhinacharyA (sUthram 243) as “ugandharuLina nilangaLil AdharAthiSayamum mangaLASAsanamum“, indicating that periyAzhwAr’s routine should be the … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains the question “For all AzhwArs who were divinely blessed by bhagavAn with pure knowledge and devotion, it appears that their existence and nourishment are based on seeing, enjoying and serving bhagavAn; is that state not … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Isn’t periyAzhwAr searching for those who can perform mangaLASAsanam and instructing them, seen only in thiruppallANdu? What is the difference between periyAzhwAr’s subsequent instructions and the instructions of other AzhwArs?” piLLai lOkAchAryar explains. sUthram 255 allAdhavargaLaippOlE kEtkiRavargaLudaiyavum … Read more