Granthams
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) These other means which are having defects such as being contradictory to true nature of self etc, are emphasised as proper means to attain mOksham for the chEthanas by vEdhAnthas which ordain the noble means for the well-being of … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is attributing another defect for upAyAntharam (other means, mainly bhakthi yOgam). sUthram 126 barthru bhOgaththai vayiRu vaLarkkaikku uRuppAkkumApOlE, iruvarkkum avadhyam. Simple Explanation Just as the pleasure given to the husband is used as a livelihood by a … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Just as a son will offer dhakshiNai (fee offered in respect) during gOdhAnam, after receiving the same from the father, can the AthmA offer something to bhagavAn, which was received from him previously?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “But why can’t we get mOksham by preforming bhakthi yOgam, just as unmatching sea shell and lemon are offered to get precious gem and kingdom in return?” piLLai lOkAchAryar says “AthmA is not even qualified to do … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is saying “Further, there is another defect for other upAyams (specifically bhakthi yOgam), namely pala visadhruSathvam (the means not being a match for the end result)”. sUthram 123 rathnaththukkup palakaRaipOlEyum rAjyaththukku elumichchambazham pOlEyum palaththukku sadhruSamanRu. Simple Explanation … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar explains the most forbidden nature of upAyAntharams (other means) which are destructive for the true nature of the self, through the words of a venerable personality. sUthram 122 thirukkurugaippirAn piLLAn paNikkumbadi – madhirAbindhu miSramAna SAthakumbamaya kumbagatha thIrtha … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is showing the contradiction which will arise when the previously explained principle is not accepted. sUthram 121 ippadik koLLAdhapOdhu Ethath pravruththiyil prAyaSchiththa vidhi kUdAdhu. Simple Explanation When it is not considered in this manner (engaging in other … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains the defects arising due to other upAyams (means) causing destruction of the true nature of the self. sUthram 120 “vardhathE mE mahath bhayam” engaiyAlE bhaya janakam; “mA Sucha:” engaiyAlE Soka janakam. Simple Explanation Just as … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar shows that calamitous nature, through the words of nammAzhwAr who is the leader among gyAnis. sUthram 119 “neRikAtti nIkkudhiyO” ennA ninRadhiRE. Simple Explanation AzhwAr said in periya thiruvandhAdhi 6 “neRi kAtti nIkkudhiyO” (will you remove (me) from … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) How are these calamitous for gyAnis? sUthram 118 apAyamAyththadhu svarUpa nASakam AgaiyAlE. Simple Explanation These are calamitous because they destroy the true nature of the self. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) apAyamAyththadhu svarUpa nASakam AgaiyAlE svarUpam – total dependence; anything which involves … Read more