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SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) The reason for these AzhwArs performing prapaththi in this manner in archAvathAram while bhagavAn’s other forms such as para (in paramapadham) are there, is the completeness of qualities in this form of emperumAn; piLLai lOkAchAryar explains mercifully such completeness … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Further, piLLai lOkAchAryar is clearly explaining that archAvathAram which is having such completeness of qualities is the apt target for surrender through the conduct of nammAzhwAr, who is prapanna jana kUtastha (the leader among the surrendered persons). sUthram 35 … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, piLLai lOkAchAryar explained his statement of prapaththi not having restrictions based on place, time etc. Further, he is explaining the statement of prapaththi having vishaya niyamam (restriction based on the entity towards whom the surrender is performed). sUthram … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar is answering the question about lack of restrictions based on the result which is sought for the prapaththi. sUthram 33 pala niyamam inRikkE ozhindhapadi en? ennil dharmaputhrAdhigaLukkup palam rAjyam; dhraupadhikkup palam vasthram; kAgaththukkum kAliyanukkum palam prANam. … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, setting out to explain the lack of restriction based on the qualification of the person who surrenders, piLLai lOkAchAryar answers the question of a curious person. sUthram 32 adhikAri niyamam inRikkE ozhindhapadi en? ennil dharmaputhrAdhigaLum, dhraupadhiyum, kAgamum, kALiyanum, … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAcAryar reminds us the instructions of a trustworthy person (nampiLLai) relating to this principle. sUthram 31 ivvidaththilE vEl vettip piLLaikku piLLai aruLichcheydha vArththaiyai smarippadhu. Simple Explanation Here, reminisce the merciful instructions of nampiLLai to vEl vettip piLLai. vyAkyAnam … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar concludes this principle by highlighting the result the previously explained aspects. sUthram 30 AgaiyAl Sudhdhi aSudhdhigaL iraNdum thEda vENdA; irundhapadiyE adhikAriyAm iththanai. Simple Explanation Thus, one need not seek purity or impurity; one is qualified in the … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Where did we see that?” piLLai lOkAchAryar is showing that from previously discussed aspects. sUthram 29 dhraupadhI snAthaiyayanRE prapaththi paNNiRRu; arjunan nIsar naduvEyiRE ivvartham kEttadhu. Simple Explanation dhraupadhi performed prapaththi without bathing (during her menstrual cycle). arjunan … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Further, piLLai lOkAchAryar shows the lack of restriction by the method being followed. sUthram 28 prakAra niyathi illai ennumidam engum kANalAm. Simple Explanation That there is no restriction by the method to be followed, can be seen everywhere. vyAkyAnam … Read more

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar says “This can be seen in the first part of dhvayam which is the practice of prapaththi”. sUthram 27 ivvartham manthra rathnaththil prathama padhaththilE suspashtam. Simple Explanation This principle is very clear in the first word of … Read more