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SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Common Introduction for sUthrams 57, 58 and 59. To firmly establish anupAyathvam (not being the means) of prapaththi, piLLai lOkAchAryar explains the nature of sidhdhOpAyam (bhagavAn, the readily available means) and sAdhyOpAyam (other upAyams, which are to be established … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “As this (prapaththi) is ordained along with angams (ancillary steps), will the rule ‘yath yath sAngam, thath thath sAdhanam‘ (whatever is having ancillary step/limb, that will be considered as sAdhanam (upAyam, means)), not be applicable here?” piLLai … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In that case, what is the true nature of prapaththi?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 55 idhu thanakku svarUpam thannaip poRAdhozhigai. Simple Explanation The true nature of prapaththi is that it will not accept itself as upAyam … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) As seen in the previously explained personalities such as dharmaputhra as said in sUthram 32 “dharmaputhrAdhigaLum“, prapaththi is performed as a means; it is read along as said in karma yOgam, gyAna yOgam, bhathi yOgam and prapaththi, as means; … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) The previous sUthram (thannaip pENavum paNNum dharikkavum paNNum) explained that AzhwArs’ self efforts, to make emperumAn come and as he comes, pushing him away, which are mutually contradictory qualities, are caused by their overwhelming devotion; such mutually contradictory qualities … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar explains the effect caused by the change of state of bhakthi which breaks one’s commitment to prapaththi. sUthram 52 thannaip pENavum paNNum dharikkavum paNNum. Simple Explanation It will lead to nurturing oneself and sustaining oneself. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, piLLai lOkAchAryar showed authentic proofs for the presence of three types of personalities who perform prapaththi; he also stated that among the three types of prapaththi, prapaththi done due to bhakthi pAravaSyam is the most important. When asked … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, in this context, the merciful statement of pirAtti (SrI mahAlakshmi) who is the mother of the whole universe and who is most well-wishing, is explained by piLLai lOkAchAryar. sUthram 50 “idham SaraNam agyAnAm” Simple Explanation “This [prapaththi] is … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Is there proof for these three types of personalities [who surrender to bhagavAn]?” piLLai lOkAchAryar is quoting a SlOkam which was mercifully said by parASara bhattar. sUthram 49 “avidhyAtha:” engiRa SlOkaththilE immUnRum solliRRu. Simple Explanation In the … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In the prapaththi which occurs based on these three aspects, which one is most important?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully says, sUthram 48 mukyam adhuvE. Simple Explanation That (prapaththi based on overwhelming devotion) is the most important. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) … Read more