Divya Prabandham
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai AzhwAr says that it is not possible for anyone to attain his divine feet other than by those who control their sensory organs such that they do not go after worldly pleasures, and who have full knowledge about him. Let … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai AzhwAr says in this pAsuram that emperumAn not only does good to these people [brahmA et al] by being in the forefront, but when they leave him of their own accord and indulge in deeds which are harmful to them, … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai The simplicity of emperumAn is such that it can be known only to his followers to whom he decides to manifest and not even to dhEvathAs (deities) such as brahmA et al. Let us go through the pAsuram and its … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai AzhwAr says that when these people [jIvAthmAs] carry out kainkaryam in keeping with their nature, emperumAn also shows himself to them appropriately. Let us enjoy the pAsuram and its meanings, first: thamar ugandhadhu evvuruvam avvuruvam thAnE thamar ugandhadhu eppEr maRRu … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai AzhwAr says that since emperumAn’s consorts are always with him, it is not necessary that to attain him we have to get rid of all our sins. Even as we carry out the deeds that we like, our sins will … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai What is the need for emperumAn to put up with our faults? AzhwAr says that since the pirAttimArs (his consorts), who make him tolerate, are beside him, he has necessity to do this. When pirAtti says, [as sIthAp pirAtti said] … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai AzhwAr is fearful in his heart as to whether we, who are habituated to carrying out misdeeds, can go near him even if we have a strong relationship with him and he is capable of eliminating our enemies. He himself … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai AzhwAr says that the purpose of dwelling permanently at thirumalai, as thought by emperumAn, is to destroy the enemies of followers and be joyful. Let us go through the pAsuram and its meanings: peruvil pagazhik kuRavar kaichchendhI veruvip punam thuRandha … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai Is there any place which is not his? Is there any activity that he has not carried out for his followers? That being the case, what is special about thirumalai? AzhwAr says that unlike other places, emperumAn has come to … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai Since emperumAn came to dwell in thirumalai, with desire, AzhwAr, on seeing this, describes with joy, all the entities which have connection with emperumAn in that place. If a particular place is desired, all the things associated with that place … Read more