SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 219

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “How does one acquire qualification to be connected to [distinguished] bhAgavathas?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 219 sambandhaththukku yOgyathai uNdAmbOdhu janmak koththai pOgavENum. Simple Explanation While acquiring the qualification to be connected to [distinguished] bhAgavathas, one’s birth … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 218

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, previously inferiority and superiority of birth were determined; subsequently piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining the way the defect acquired due to having inferior birth can be eliminated. sUthram 218 nikrushta janmaththAl vandha dhOsham Samippadhu vilakshaNa sambandhaththAlE. Simple Explanation … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 217

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is showing pramANam (scriptural evidence) for this principle [explained in previous sUthrams]. sUthram 217 “SvapachOpi mahIpAla:” Simple Explanation “SvapachOpi mahIpAla:” (Oh king! Even a dog-eater …) vyAkyAnam (Commentary) “SvapachOpi mahIpAla: vishNubhakthO dhvijAdhika: | vishNu bhakthi vihInasthu yathiScha … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 216

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar concludes this principle. sUthram 216 AgaiyAl, uthkrushta janmamE SrEshtam. Simple Explanation Thus, superior birth is the best. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) AgaiyAl … AgaiyAl In this manner, as the superior birth which is mistaken to be superior is with … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 215

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “It is agreed that there is no scope for falling down, but don’t they also have to assume humility?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 215 naichyam janma sidhdham. Simple Explanation Humility is a natural quality. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 214

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains the lack of such defects for birth which is opposite the previously explained one. sUthram 214 apakrushtamAga bramiththa uthkrushta janmaththukku iraNdu dhOshamum illai. Simple Explanation Both the defects are not present for the superior birth … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 213

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains another defect of this [what is confused to be superior birth]. sUthram 213 adhukku svarUpa prApthamAna naichyam bhAvikka vENum. Simple Explanation One [who is having the so-called superior birth] should assume humility which is apt … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 212

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is elaborating it. sUthram 212 uthkrushtamAga bramiththa janmam bramSa sambAvanaiyAlE “SarIrE cha” engiRapadiyE bhaya janakam. Simple Explanation The birth which was misunderstood to be superior will lead to fear due to the scope for falling down as … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 211

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully responding with the divine heart of considering the reverse of the questioner – that is considering what is thought to be superior by the questioner to be inferior and what is thought to be inferior … Read more

SrIvachana bhUshaNam – sUthram 210

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is raising the question “When individuals of both superior and inferior births are related to bhagavAn, they are equal due to being bhAgavathas; with that, isn’t the one who has superior birth more distinguished than the other … Read more