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SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Just as a son will offer dhakshiNai (fee offered in respect) during gOdhAnam, after receiving the same from the father, can the AthmA offer something to bhagavAn, which was received from him previously?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “But why can’t we get mOksham by preforming bhakthi yOgam, just as unmatching sea shell and lemon are offered to get precious gem and kingdom in return?” piLLai lOkAchAryar says “AthmA is not even qualified to do … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is saying “Further, there is another defect for other upAyams (specifically bhakthi yOgam), namely pala visadhruSathvam (the means not being a match for the end result)”. sUthram 123 rathnaththukkup palakaRaipOlEyum rAjyaththukku elumichchambazham pOlEyum palaththukku sadhruSamanRu. Simple Explanation … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar explains the most forbidden nature of upAyAntharams (other means) which are destructive for the true nature of the self, through the words of a venerable personality. sUthram 122 thirukkurugaippirAn piLLAn paNikkumbadi – madhirAbindhu miSramAna SAthakumbamaya kumbagatha thIrtha … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is showing the contradiction which will arise when the previously explained principle is not accepted. sUthram 121 ippadik koLLAdhapOdhu Ethath pravruththiyil prAyaSchiththa vidhi kUdAdhu. Simple Explanation When it is not considered in this manner (engaging in other … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains the defects arising due to other upAyams (means) causing destruction of the true nature of the self. sUthram 120 “vardhathE mE mahath bhayam” engaiyAlE bhaya janakam; “mA Sucha:” engaiyAlE Soka janakam. Simple Explanation Just as … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar shows that calamitous nature, through the words of nammAzhwAr who is the leader among gyAnis. sUthram 119 “neRikAtti nIkkudhiyO” ennA ninRadhiRE. Simple Explanation AzhwAr said in periya thiruvandhAdhi 6 “neRi kAtti nIkkudhiyO” (will you remove (me) from … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) How are these calamitous for gyAnis? sUthram 118 apAyamAyththadhu svarUpa nASakam AgaiyAlE. Simple Explanation These are calamitous because they destroy the true nature of the self. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) apAyamAyththadhu svarUpa nASakam AgaiyAlE svarUpam – total dependence; anything which involves … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) But, what are these upAyams for gyAnis (wise persons)? sUthram 117 gyAnigaLukku apAyam. Simple Explanation For the wise persons, these are calamitous. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) gyAnigaLukku apAyam That is, for those who have deep realisation of true nature of the … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Can we abandon the other upAyams as hurdles? Are they also not explained as means for mOksham? If we are discarding them, for whom do they remain as means?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 116 prapAkantharam agyarkku … Read more