Granthams
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In this prabandham, from the beginning up to here, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explained that sarvESvaran, who is the sidhdhOpAya bhUtha (one who is the established means), is the unconditional means for chEthana’s attainment of the ultimate goal. Such sarvESvaran, … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Why are these two emotions occurring repeatedly in the prapanna till he attains bhagavAn? Why can’t the prapanna always remain fearless by remaining faithful on emperumAn’s qualities?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully responds. sUthram 406 nivarthya gyAnam bhaya hEthu; … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Till when will such fearfulness and fearlessness continue for the prapanna?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 405 bhayAbhayangaL iraNdum mARi mARi prApthiyaLavum nadakkum. Simple Explanation This fearfulness and fearlessness will continue till one attains the end goal. … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) As the reasons for fearfulness and fearlessness identified at the beginning of the section to be self’s defects and bhagavAn’s qualities, considering the importance of karma (actions) and kAruNya (compassion), piLLai lOkAchAryar explained those all along; now he mercifully … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Though such mercy is present since time immemorial, wasn’t it stopped by the svAthanthryam (independence) of both the chEthana who is the doer and ISvara who is the bestower of the result? What if they continue to … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In this manner, emperumAn is putting efforts for the AthmA’s liberation even when he was turning away from emperumAn, through creation, incarnations etc, due to his unconditional mercy; mercifully explaining that result of such mercy must be compulsorily experienced … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Having very wise persons (such as AzhwArs) considering bhagavAn’s creation, incarnations etc as being done in self-interest as the context, piLLai lOkAchAryar is highlighting it as an example for this (omnipresence being done in self-interest). sUthram 401 srushtyavathArAdhigaLaip pOlE … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Example for that (which was highlighted in previous sUthram). sUthram 400 oruvanaip pidikka ninaiththu Urai vaLaivAraip pOlE vyApthiyun. Simple Explanation His omnipresence too is similar to one who will surround a town to capture a single person. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) To bring authenticity to his merciful words in previous sUthram “vimukhanAna dhaSaiyilum kUda ujjIvikkaikku krushi paNNina ISvaranai anusandhiththAl“, piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining the special thoughts of very wise person (AzhwAr). sUthram 399 “edhir sUzhal pukku“. Simple Explanation thiruvAimozhi … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, as explanation for the statement which was made previously in sUthram 366 “bhagavath guNAnusandhAnam bhaya hEthu“, starting with sUthram 381 “thripAdh vibhUthiyilE” up to here, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explained how ISvaran is putting efforts to uplift the AthmAs … Read more