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SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “If this (SEshathvam/dhAsyam [servitude]) is the svarUpa nirUpakam (true identity) of AthmA, should it not have been present for the AthmA from the beginning? Since it is manifesting now while it was not present previously, and since … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Though SEshathva etc [SEshathva (servitude), pArathanthrya (total dependence)] and gyAthruthva etc [gyAthruthva (knowledgeable), Anandhathva (blissful)] are all significant qualities of AthmA, what is the reason for giving more importance for SEshathva etc and treat gyAthruthva etc with … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In such case, if there is no engagement in self-effort and self-enjoyment, what is the purpose of chEthana’s effort and consciousness?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 72 paraprayOjana pravruththi prayathna palam; thadhvishaya prIthi chaithanya palam. Simple Explanation … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar clarifies the doubt “But, since chEthana has karthruthva (being the doer) and bhOkthruthva (being the enjoyer) which is an effect of gyAthruthva (being the knower), he is qualified to engage in self-effort and seek self-enjoyment. Now, how … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Though prApaka (one who grants the result) is ISvara, isn’t it the chEthana who is the prApthA (one who attains the result) and prApthikku ugappAn (one who enjoys the result)? In such case, how can the chEthana’s … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully quotes nanjIyar’s words to establish the trustworthiness of this principle [of bhagavAn being the exclusive means]. sUthram 69 “anthima kAlaththukkuth thanjam ‘ippOdhu thanjam en engiRa ninaivu kulaigai’ ” enRu jIyar aruLichcheyvar. Simple Explanation nanjIyar would mercifully … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Why did it not fructify until today?” piLLai lOkAcharyar responds. sUthram 68 adhu palippadhu ivan ninaivu mARinAl. Simple Explanation It will fructify, when the chEthana’s thought changes. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) adhu palippadhu ivan ninaivu mARinAl. That is – … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “When would such thought occur in him?” piLLai lOkAchAryar responds. sUthram 67 adhudhAn eppOdhum uNdu. Simple Explanation It is always there. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) adhudhAn eppOdhum uNdu. eppOdhum All along, when the chEthana was roaming around looking for … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In this manner, if there is nothing in the chEthana which qualifies as upAyam (means), what is the means that gets him the result?” piLLai lOkAchAryar responds. sUthram 66 “un manaththAl en ninaindhirundhAy” engiRapadiyE prApthikku upAyam avan … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In such a case, should there be no purpose for being different from achith (matter) [in accepting bhagavAn as upAyam]?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully responds. sUthram 65 achith vyAvruththikku prayOjanam upAyaththil upakAra smruthiyum, upEyaththil ugappum. Simple Explanation The … Read more