Granthams
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) The previous sUthram (thannaip pENavum paNNum dharikkavum paNNum) explained that AzhwArs’ self efforts, to make emperumAn come and as he comes, pushing him away, which are mutually contradictory qualities, are caused by their overwhelming devotion; such mutually contradictory qualities … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar explains the effect caused by the change of state of bhakthi which breaks one’s commitment to prapaththi. sUthram 52 thannaip pENavum paNNum dharikkavum paNNum. Simple Explanation It will lead to nurturing oneself and sustaining oneself. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Thus, piLLai lOkAchAryar showed authentic proofs for the presence of three types of personalities who perform prapaththi; he also stated that among the three types of prapaththi, prapaththi done due to bhakthi pAravaSyam is the most important. When asked … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, in this context, the merciful statement of pirAtti (SrI mahAlakshmi) who is the mother of the whole universe and who is most well-wishing, is explained by piLLai lOkAchAryar. sUthram 50 “idham SaraNam agyAnAm” Simple Explanation “This [prapaththi] is … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Is there proof for these three types of personalities [who surrender to bhagavAn]?” piLLai lOkAchAryar is quoting a SlOkam which was mercifully said by parASara bhattar. sUthram 49 “avidhyAtha:” engiRa SlOkaththilE immUnRum solliRRu. Simple Explanation In the … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “In the prapaththi which occurs based on these three aspects, which one is most important?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully says, sUthram 48 mukyam adhuvE. Simple Explanation That (prapaththi based on overwhelming devotion) is the most important. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Would all these three aspects be the reason for prapaththi there (in ‘en nAn seygEn‘ pAsuram)?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully says, sUthram 47 angu onRaip paRRi irukkum. Simple Explanation It will be based on one of those aspects. … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar explained that though the three types of personalities have engagement in all three types of aspects viz agyAnam, gyAnAdhikyam and bhakthi pAravaSyam, one of those aspects is identified as the reason for prapaththi due to the predominance … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is explaining the cause for the three aspects, viz. agyAnam etc. sUthram 45 immUnRum mUnRu thathvaththaiyum paRRi varum. Simple Explanation These three aspects are caused based on the three entities (achith, chith and ISvara) vyAkyAnam (Commentary) immUnRum … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is now explaining the reason for agyAnam etc being the cause for prapaththi of different personalities. sUthram 44 ippadich chollugiRadhum URRaththaip paRRa. Simple Explanation The reason for saying in this manner (that each type of person surrenders … Read more