Granthams
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains with an example that emperumAn is not only having attachment towards AzhwAr’s divine body just as loving the beloved one’s dirt, but also attached to AzhwAr’s divine body due to the fragrance of knowledge manifested … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In this manner, just as one will like the dirt/sweat of his dear person, ISvaran likes the body which is discarded by a self-realised person as said in thiruviruththam 1 ‘azhukkudambu‘ (dirty body); is there any place … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar reminds us of bhagavAn’s words to highlight that this is not just in worldly example, but also seen in bhagavAn’s view towards pirAtti. sUthram 166 “snAnam rOsha janakam” enRa vArththaiyai smarippathu. Simple Explanation Remember the words in … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Will the true nature of AthmA not be very pure and enjoyable, on eliminating the fault (material body)? In such a case why is the elimination of body undesirable and the body itself is desirable?” piLLai lOkAchAryar … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In this manner, after mercifully explaining how SEshathvam and pArathanthryam are hurdles for bhagavAn’s enjoyment, piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining how the chEthana’s forceful elimination of fault [body] while attaining bhagavAn will be a hurdle for his enjoyment. sUthram … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In that case, is pArathanthryam good?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully responds. sUthram 163 puNyampOlE pArathanthryamum parAnubhavaththukku vilakku. Simple Explanation Just like puNyam (SEshathvam – servitude), total dependence is also to be shunned for the sake of bhagavAn’s enjoyment. … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining that the same ornament which is worn to add beauty will become a hurdle during enjoyment, through the words of bhagavAn. sUthram 162 hArOpi Simple Explanation “hArOpi” (Even a pearl necklace). vyAkyAnam (Commentary) As … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “How does the SEshathvam (servitude) which is a decoration for AthmA and is desired by SEshi (lord), become a hurdle in enjoyment?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 161 azhagukkitta sattai aNaikkaikku virOdhiyAmAppOlE. Simple Explanation This is similar … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In the beginning of this (3rd) prakaraNam (section), though upEyAdhikAram (qualification for kainkaryam) was explained, it was only contextual; now in the remainder of this prakaraNam, this is explained in detail and thus the second half of dhvaya mahAmanthram … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Due to this reason [stated in previous sUthram], this purushakAram is certainly desirable for all types of prapannas [those who surrender]. sUthram 159 adhikAri thrayaththukkum purushakAram avarjanIyam. Simple Explanation This purushakAram cannot be given up for all three types … Read more