Granthams
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
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Previously [sUthram 156] it was said “sasAkshikamAna ippandhaththai illai seyyap pOgAdhu” based on the nithya pArathanthryam (eternal, total dependence) of both chEthana and ISvara towards purushakAram [pirAtti] who is the witness; hence, piLLai lOkAchAryar is showing proof for nithya … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar is showing proof for this [principle of not abandoning the relationship between jIvAthmA and paramAthmA which was established under the witness of pirAttti] sUthram 157 “ennai negizhkkilum” “kOla malarp pAvaikku anbAgiya” Simple Explanation thiruvAimozhi 1.7.8 “ennai … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) The chEthana who faced away from bhagavAn forever has turned his face towards bhagavAn only today; what if the chEthana, due to remaining in this world with material body, due to evil impressions, goes back to his previous state, … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Not just that, there is another benefit for this [purushakAram]. sUthram 155 anithyamAna iruvar pArathanthryamum kulaivadhum aththAlE. Simple Explanation The temporary dependence of both will also be destroyed by such purushakAram. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) anithyamAna … anithyamAna pArathanthryam That is … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar explains what he identified as “svarUpam” previously. sUthram 154 aupAdhikamumAy nithyamumAna pArathanthryam iruvarkkum uNdiRE. Simple Explanation Both have incidental and natural dependence [towards pirAtti]. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) aupAdhikamumAy … That is – for the chEthana, dependence towards pirAtti … Read more