Divya Prabandham
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 60 601) vrushabhAksha: (वृषभाक्षः) bhagavAn maintains the cycle of fruits of karma through dharma. Thus, he is called ‘vrushabhAksha:’. The one who bestows (rains) fruits of karma is called ‘vrushabha:’. He is verily the dharma, and acts as the pivot to … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 59 591) SAnthi: (शान्तिः) Among such firmly placed devotees, bhagavAn causes them to forget all their false identities with lower deeds and soothes them by fixing their minds in himself. Thus, he is called ‘SAnthi:’. Etymology: Since all other engagements of … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 58 581) thrisAmA (त्रिसामा) The three types of sAmas namely bruhath (बृहत्), rathanthara (रथन्तरः) and vAmadhEvya (वामदॆव्यः) sing the glories of bhagavAn, he is called ‘thrisAmA’. Etymology: bhagavAn is called ‘thrisAmA’ since he is glorified by the three sAmas such as … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 57 571) gathisaththama: (गतिसत्तमः) The same bhagavAn nArAyaNa also preaches the most revered path of dharma to all his devotees. Hence, he is called ‘gathisaththama:’. Thus this divine name gives the meaning of “the trustworthy one who can show the right … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 56 561) pushkarAksha: (पुष्कराक्षः) (also repeated in 40) Since bhagavAn nurtures all of his dear devotees (who have taken refuge under the tree of supreme brahman, as stated in the previous divine name) by showering grace upon them through his glance, … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 55 551) vEdhA: (वॆधाः) As shown thus in the previous divine names, bhagavAn manifests with a variety of unlimited auspicious qualities at all times. Thus, he is called ‘vEdhA:’. As shown before, the SrImath rAmAyaNa hails bhagavAn as “the one who … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 54 541) kruthAnthakruth (कृतान्तकृत्) hiraNyAksha, who was like yama for all mortals, was slain by bhagavAn in the form of varAha. Thus, he is called ‘kruthAnthakruth’. The scriptures hail thus: “The great demon hiraNnyAksha was killed by varAha bhagavAn” Alternately, bhagavAn … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 53 531) nandha: (नन्दः) Thus, bhagavAn is replete with infinite objects of enjoyment, bliss derived thereof, the tools in deriving such bliss etc. Thus, he is called ‘nandha:’. Since he is in possession of all such entities, the ‘ghanja’ (घञ) adjunct … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 52 521) ananthAthmA (अनन्तात्मा) Furthermore, he also stands as the indweller of the giant serpent ‘anantha’ (अनन्तः) atop the kUrma base, which also constitutes the supporting structure for the entire creation. Thus, he is called ‘ananthAthmA’. The jaya samhitha hails thus: … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Part 51 511) jaya: (जयः) bhagavAn is very easily won over by those who have completely surrendered unto him. Thus, he is called ‘jaya:’ – the one who lets his devotees win over him. The scriptures say thus: “I am the one … Read more