Divya Prabandham
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In the previous pAsuram, AzhwAr had told emperumAn ‘adaikkalam pugundha ennai anjal enna vENdumE’ in line with the assurance given in bhagavath gIthA 18-66 charama SlOkam “mA Sucha:” (do not grieve), granting him refuge. When emperumAn asks him … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) emperumAn asks AzhwAr, in his divine mind “You say that I should not separate from you. What have you done in our matter that we should not separate from you? What is it that we should do for … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) emperumAn asks AzhwAr in his divine mind “Just as it has been said in pUrvamImAmsA 3-7-19 ‘SAsthraphalam prayOkthari‘ (One who carries out activities will reap the benefits mentioned in SAsthram), when you are the one who is going … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Starting from the 87th pAsuram, AzhwAr had told emperumAn that other than him, there is no other deity apt to be surrendered to, emphasising his ananyagadhithvam (having no other refuge). In this pAsuram, he says “Even though you … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) Apart from protecting brahmA, rudhran et al, who are the heads of celestial entities, you [emperumAn] lowered yourself status by being the messenger of pANdavas and their charioteer, just as it has been brought out in mahAbhAratham dhrONa … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) In the previous pAsuram, AzhwAr had said that brahmA, rudhran et al get their positions due to emperumAn. In this pAsuram, he says “When they face a hurdle, they get rid of it with your mercy. When such … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) emperumAn thinks in his divine mind “You had said in the previous pAsuram ‘seyya pAdham nALum uLLinAl’ conveying the meaning that you have taken refuge under us. Isn’t there any refuge for you other than us?” AzhwAr responds … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) emperumAn thinks in his divine mind “What is the reason for your doubt about me that I will remove you away from me and that I will bring you under the control of worldly pursuits such as Sabdham … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) AzhwAr requests emperumAn in this pAsuram “When I look at this physical form made of primordial matter, I do not know whether you wish, in your divine mind, to ruin this or to uplift me. You should ensure … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavara munayE nama: Full Series << Previous avathArikai (Introduction) AzhwAr felt that he did not have the devotion which he had spoken about in the previous pAsuram “vIdilAdha vaiththa kAdhal inbamAgumE” (uninterrupted devotion at the divine feet of emperumAn will give continuous happiness). He realised that he … Read more