Granthams
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) While saying in sUthram 410 “svarUpaththukkum prApyaththukkum sErndhirukka vENumiRE“, to eliminate the doubt of those who agree with the true nature of the self (to be subservient to bhagavAn) and think “In this case, as per our true nature, … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, in the context of this principle, piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully highlighting an incident. sUthram 411 vaduga nambi, AzhwAnaiyum ANdAnaiyum iru karaiyar enbar. Simple Explanation vaduga nambi would say that kUraththAzhwAn and mudhaliyANdAn are attached to both shores (bhagavAn … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar is substantiating this principle which is proven with evidences. sUthram 410 svarUpaththukkum prApyaththukkum sErndhirukka vENumiRE prApakam. Simple Explanation The means should match the true nature of the self and the goal. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) svarUpaththukkum … While … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In such case, with whose words should we establish this principle?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 409 avargaLaich chiriththiruppAr oruvar uNdiRE; avar pAsuram koNdu ivvartham aRudhiyidak kadavOm. Simple Explanation There is one person who is laughing at … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) The goal is to be established using scriptures. When asked “How is this principle established?” piLLai lOkAchAryar responds. sUthram 408 uNda pOdhu oru vArththaiyum uNNAdha pOdhu oru vArththaiyum solluvAr paththup pEruNdiRE. avargaL pAsuram koNdanRu ivvartham aRudhiyiduvadhu. Simple Explanation There … Read more
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