Divya Prabandham
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 70 701) vasu: (वसुः) (also repeated in 105 and 271) This divine name ‘vasu:’ indicates residence of bhagavAn in the milky ocean, which he chose as the origin for this incarnation as krishNa. The one who resides in the milky ocean … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 69 691) pUrayithA (पूरयिता) If bhagavAn is ‘pUrNa:’ as seen in the previous divine name, then why would he expect us to even praise him with various hymns? It is because he wants to fulfil all our desires. This is shown … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 68 681) mahAyajvA (महायज्वा) Worshipping bhagavAn is not only simple, but those who worship him are also much superior to the worshippers of other dhEvas. Thus, bhagavAn is called ‘mahAyajvA’ – the one whose worshippers are most superior. The scriptures have … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 67 671) brahmavith (ब्रह्मवित्) The vEdhas, which expound such ‘dharma’s is also called ‘brahma’. This is shown by the vEdhas themselves when they say “brahma is ought to be studied”, etc. Such vEdhas are infinite. The scriptures have shown this fact … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 66 661) kruthAgama: (कृतागमः) (also repeated in 795) Thence, the ‘SakthISa’ incarnation of bhagavAn is hailed with the next set of divine names. bhagavAn clearly shows himself – who is hidden in the various vEdha manthras and Agama – unto his … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 65 651) SUrajanESvara: (शूरजनॆश्वरः) He is only further hailed as SUrajanESvara: – the leader of all SUras. Etymology: bhagavAn is called ‘SUrajanESvara:’ since he is the master of all valorous men. पराक्रमिजनॆशत्वात् स्मृतः शूरजनॆश्वरः | 652) thrilOkAthmA (त्रिलॊकात्मा) Various purANas hail … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 64 641) kumbha: (कुम्भः) Even while descending as ‘archA vigraha’s, bhagavAn is liked and worshipped by his devotees in various beautiful forms known to them and resembling them (for instance, we all worship bhagavAn with a human form as rAma, krishna, … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 63 631) sarvathaSchakshu: (सर्वतश्चक्षुः) Taking the form of archA vigrahas, bhagavAn manifests himself before every human including us (who are born much later to his incarnations, and thus lost the chance to see/know him then). Not just that, he shall be … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 62 621) svaksha: (स्वक्षः) bhagavAn possesses a pair of divine eyes that keep relishing the nectarine ocean of SrI mahAlakshmi’s beautiful form. Thus, he is called ‘svaksha:’ – the one with a pair of holy eyes. Etymology: He who possesses divine … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 61 611) SrImathAm vara: (श्रीमतां वरः) bhagavAn is the recipient of SrI mahAlakshmi’s affectionate sight at all times. Even the dhEvas like brahmA, indhra et al, who have attained such superior positions due to her glances have only been subject to … Read more