Granthams
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar, mercifully considering to explain what is to be avoided by such a person who applies his knowledge and conduct for the pleasure of his AchAryan, first mercifully explains that these forbidden acts, which are to be avoided, … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Previously, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explained the understanding and conduct for this person who is dependent on AchAryan’s mercy; in this discussion, he mercifully explains the difference between the usage of gyAnam (knowledge) and anushtAnam (conduct) of anyOpAya nishtar (those … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully shows unfavourable ones, favourable ones and neutral ones by destroying one’s true nature, nurturing one’s true nature and not doing either of those, respectively, for such a person who is depending upon AchAryan’s mercy. sUthram 451 … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) When asked “Though one should not ignore the easily accessible AchAryan who is the reason for one’s protection and desire for bhagavAn’s parathvam etc which are difficult to attain, are they not desirable as the goal?” piLLai lOkAchAryar says … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Further, through some more examples, piLLai lOkAchAryar says that one should not give up the easily accessible AchAryan and desire for bhagavAn who is difficult to attain. sUthram 449 vidAy piRandhapOdhu karasthamAna udhagaththai upEkshiththu, jImUtha jalaththaiyum sAgara salilaththaiyum, sarith … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar elaborately explains the aspects which are to be performed by the person who is focussed on this upAyam (AchArya abhimAnam). In that, at first, he mercifully explains that one should not leave AchAryan who is easy … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) With the remaining principle, piLLai lOkAchAryar concludes with what was mercifully explained by him previously. sUthram 447 AchArya abhimAnamE uththArakam. Simple Explanation AchArya’s mercy is the one which will help an AthmA cross over this samsAram. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) AchArya … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining how self’s pursuit in AchAryan’s matter, failed to be a means. sUthram 446 AchAryanaiyum thAn paRRum paRRu ahankAra garbham AgaiyAlE, kAlan koNdu mOdhiram idumOpAdhi. Simple Explanation Since self pursuing AchAryan is done due … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Subsequently, piLLai lOkAchAryar is mercifully explaining how prapaththi is also not a means. sUthram 445 bhagavath svAthanthrya bhayaththAlE prapaththi nazhuviRRu. Simple Explanation Due to fear of bhagavAn’s independence, prapaththi failed to be a means. vyAkyAnam (Commentary) bhagavath svAthanthrya … … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) For the doubt “Why is it said in sUthram 443 ‘AchArya abhimAnam ozhiya gathiyillai’ (There is no refuge other than AchArya’s mercy)? There are certain means which are explained in SAsthram!”, piLLai lOkAchAryar mercifully explains in sequence that none … Read more