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SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is saying that these Samam and dhamam are required for those who seek worldly pleasures as well as those who seek liberation. sUthram 99 idhudhAn aiSvarya kAmarkkum, upAsarkkum, prapannarkkum vENum. Simple Explanation These are required for those … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In this manner, after explaining the sequential attainment of results as one acquires Samam and dhamam in ascending order, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains in descending order the reason for each one of these aspects being eternal. sUthram 98 prApya … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains the sequence of results which occur on acquiring Samam and dhamam. sUthram 97 ivai iraNdum uNdAnAl AchAryan kaipugurum; AchAryan kaipugundhavARE thirumanthram kaipugurum; thirumanthram kaipugundhavARE ISvaran kaipugurum; ISvaran kaipugundhavARE “vaigundha mAnagar maRRadhu kaiyadhuvE” engiRapadiyE prApya … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) After explaining that desire towards bhagavAn is the main reason for all noble qualities, piLLai lOkAchAryar showed proof for the quality of being detached from worldly aspects [in previous sUthram]. When asked why, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 96 … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar shows scriptural proof for this principle (of great desire towards bhagavAn leading to noble qualities). sUthram 95 “mARpAl manam suzhippa“, “paramAthmani yO raktha:“, “kaNdu kEttu uRRu mOndhu“. Simple Explanation “mARpAl manam suzhippa“, “paramAthmani yO raktha:“, “kaNdu kEttu … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Isn’t such great desire towards bhagavAn under the control of bhagavAn’s greatness? Would the noble qualities such as Sama, dhama etc polish the qualification?” piLLai lOkAchAryar explains that those noble qualities will also occur based on this … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) After explaining that these acts such as performing madal etc will not be a hurdle for sidhdhOpAyam (bhagavAn being the established means), piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains that they are at par with sidhdhOpAyam. sUthram 93 sAdhya samAnam, viLambAsaham enRiRE … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Still, will this extra-ordinary action [of giving up one’s body] not become a hurdle for bhagavAn who is sidhdhOpAyam (readily available means) who does not tolerate any effort from the self?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully responds. sUthram 92 … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “All of these occurred due to bewilderment; whatever occurs due to ignorance is not desired. How are these desired then?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully responds. sUthram 91 gyAna vipAka kAryamAyana agyAnaththAlE varumavai ellAm adikkazhanju perum. Simple Explanation Those … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Alternatively, even if such an act (of giving up one’s life for the sake of bhagavAn) is considered as part of means, while it will destroy one’s ananyOpAyathvam (not being engaged in any other means), it will not cause … Read more