Granthams
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “What is the primary reason?” piLLai lOkAchAryar says “aprApthathaiyE pradhAna hEthu“. sUthram 107 aprApthathaiyE pradhAna hEthu Simple Explanation Inaptness is the main reason. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) aprApthathaiyE Being inapt for the true nature of the chEthana who should … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “But is that (seeing the defects of worldly pleasures) the main reason for distaste?” piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains. sUthram 106 adhu pradhAna hEthu anRu. Simple Explanation That is not the primary reason. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) adhu … pradhAna … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) By the distinguished nature of bhagavAn one may become ignorant of worldly pleasures; meditating upon the noble conduct of the trustworthy elders, one may become fearful towards ordained and forbidden pleasures; but acquiring distaste towards the worldly pleasures which … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining the reason for saundharyam (beauty) etc being the cause for detachment for the three types of prapannas. sUthram 104 ivaiyum URRaththaip paRRach chollugiRadhu. Simple Explanation This is also said based on the predominance [of … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar seconds the question of a curious person asking “How does this detachment occur by these reasons [explained in previous sUthram]?” and mercifully explains the answer for it. sUthram 103 piRakkum kramam enennil: azhagu agyAnaththai viLaikkum; aruL aruchiyai … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully answering the doubt “Engaging in acts which are allowed considering them to be duty will stop only when the thought that those are enjoyable, is given up; in such case how can one give up … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is explaining such importance [for prapanna]. sUthram 101 maRRai iruvarkkum nishidhdha vishaya nivruththiyE amaiyum; prapannanukku vihitha vishaya nivruththi thannERRam. Simple Explanation For the other two [those who seek worldly pleasures and those who practice bhakthi yOgam to … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar says “Though these are desirable for all three types of personalities, these are required to be present in prapanna, more than others”. sUthram 100 mUvarilum vaiththukkoNdu migavum vENduvadhu prapannanukku. Simple Explanation Among the three, for prapanna these … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar is saying that these Samam and dhamam are required for those who seek worldly pleasures as well as those who seek liberation. sUthram 99 idhudhAn aiSvarya kAmarkkum, upAsarkkum, prapannarkkum vENum. Simple Explanation These are required for those … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In this manner, after explaining the sequential attainment of results as one acquires Samam and dhamam in ascending order, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains in descending order the reason for each one of these aspects being eternal. sUthram 98 prApya … Read more