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PERUMBHUDHUR MAMUNIKKU PINNANAL VAZHIYE


In the previous mail we enjoyed the first few lines of Andal's 
Tiruppavai 4th song, which is addressed to her brother Sri 
Ramanujar, now,  let us continue  how her song speaks about 
Ramanujar  from the following verse?

"OZHI MUDALVAN URUVAM POL MEI KARUTHU?

By this verse Andal draws out the Avatara Rahasyam of Swami 
Emperumanar.  Swami is incarnation of Tiru Anantalvar, (Who is 
inseparable of Lord and an ever subservient of Lord.)
Tiru Antantalvar being a serpent is white in colour, but as he is 
ever in association with Lord the blue colour of Lord reflects on 
him and he appears black (dark).  Sri Parasara Battar's Sri 
Rangarajastavam is remembered in this context, where-in Battar gives 
a description of Vimanam  - " Tiru Antanalvar himself stands as the 
Vimanam of Ranganatha, the vimanam has to be white in colour  but 
the shadow of Lord falls on the Vimanam , and the Vimanam also 
appears dark like the Kariya tirumeni udayan (Emperuman).

In this song, Andal describes  about her brother Ramanujar, she 
describes his colour- Ozhi Mudalvan Uruvam pol mei karuth. Where in 
she means that , Though Ramanujar was by birth white in colour yet 
appears dark as  the dark coloured Lord resides in him so 
prominently that even he appears dark like Lord.

Then "PAZHIYAN THOLOUDAYA PARPANAPAN KAI IL  AAZHI POL MINNI VALAM 
PURI POL NINDRATHEERTHU"
  Through the above verse also she speaks about the Avatara Rahasyam 
of Sri Ramanujar.  In the Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi  in the 33rd 
song "Adayar Kamalthualar Makal Kezhvan Kai azhi ennum Padai odu?" 
and in the Yatiraja Saptathi "VRUTHE  PANCHAPRAYUTHAIR MURARE HE.." 
Swami Ramanujar is described as the incarnation of the five divine 
weapons of Lord. thus the same is conveyed by Andal in by the above 
verse.

It may even be understood like this, the disc (Sudarshana chakaram ?
Aazhi ) of Lord is known for chasing his enemies  / evil doers, and 
shall destroy them in their place itself.  Swami can also be called 
as  incarnation of the Sudarshana Chakara of Lord as he has also 
performed similar act, i.e he chased and conquered all those who 
gave wrong interpretation of Vedas and some of them preached about 
non-vedic religion.   Swami Ramanujar ,was so swift like the disc of 
Lord which furiously attacked the opponents.  The Sri Bashyam of 
Swami Ramanujar is best example of how he had conquered his 
opponents with their own statements.

Alvar's Tiruvrtham pasuram is recollected in this context  "ARULAR 
TIRU CHAKKARATHAL AKAL VISUMBUM NILANUM VINAI KEDA SENKOL 
NADAVUDHEER"(SONG NO,33rd song   )

Just  as the Chakaratalvar  (Sudarshana Disc ) protects the two 
vibuthis (Nitya vibuthi and leela vibhuthi i.e. , the two worlds ? 
one in earth and the other in sky) Like wise Swami Ramanujar  holds 
the two Vibhuthis viz. the Dravida Vedam and Sanskrit Vedas in his 
hand . This is also one of reason for calling him as Udayavar ( one 
who possess..)

VALAMPURI POL NINDRU ADIRNTHU?."

The conch of Lord which announced the big battle , the sound of the 
conch was so terrific that it frightened / scared the Kauravas.  
Here the Voice of Ramanujar is described as the Conch , which is 
equally alarming voice, which  threatens his opponents (Mayavadhis 
and the leaders of non-vedic religion, 

In the Ramanuja Nuttrandadhi 99th song "TARKKA SAMANARUM  SAKKIA 
PEIKALUM TAZHSATAIYON SOKKATRA SOMBARUM SOONIYAVADARUM NANMARAYUM 
NIRKKA KURUMBU SEI, NEESARUM MANDANAR?."  The unique quality of 
Swami Ramanujar is described in this verse.  
Andal describes the conch as one which is in separable from Lord  
and describes it as one which has ever association with the honey 
filled lips of Lord.  

Swami Ramanujar  was also blessed by Lord Ranganatha himself that he 
shall stay in  Sri Rangam until  death by chanting thie Dvaya 
mantra.  Just like the conch of Lord Ramanujar is also blessed for 
an ever association with Lord (Sri Ranga Vasam ) and to spend the 
days by enjoying the honey , honey is the Dvaya Mantra as it is 
everlasting honey ,

"DVAYAM ARTHANUSANDANENA SAHA SADA EVAM VAKTA YAVAT SARIRA PADAM 
ATHRAIVA SRIRANGE SUKAMASVA? (WORDS OF Lord Ranganatha ? Saranagati 
Gadyam)

Then the next verse-   "TAZHADHE SARNGAMUDHAITHA SARAMAZHAI POL 
PEITHIDAI ?VAZHA PEIDHIDAI

There is a well known saying in Sanskrit that the Rain is a boon as 
well as a curse.  ?"TVAIE VARSHATHI PARJANNYA SARVE PALLAVITHA 
DRUMAHA ASMAK MARGA VRUKSHANAM PURVA  BADRE CHU SAMSAYAHA?"

Just like the rain which  has been  good sometimes and as well a 
curse .  The Divya Sukthis of Ramanujar has been a boon and as well 
a curse.

It is a boon to all the Sri Vaishnavas ,Mumukshu as it shows the 
path of salvation ,  It is a curse to all those who questions the 
presence of Lord and gives wrong interpretations to Vedas.  The Life 
and Works of Swami Ramanujar has benefited many individuals as it is 
he who is regarded as prime Acaryan who is sure shelter and is one 
who can help the jiva in attaining the Lord's abode.  Andal thus 
address to Emperumanar to Shower the Dravida  and the Sanskrit Vedas 
to those desirous to learn the truth.  This rain is described as one 
which is a blessing ?Vazha ulakinil peidhiday.

Then the Rain of curse is for those who oppose the Vedas and 
question the supremacy of Lord. "Sara mazhai.." a terrific rain of 
strong statements which shall destroy the non believers of Vedas/ 
wrong interpreters of Vedas.


Here, Ramanujar's commentary to Bramma sutram is talked about ? "Sri 
Bashyam"  by which he has established the essance of Vedas and had 
condemned the statements of his opponents with their own verdicts.

"In Ramanuja Nuttrandadhi Swami is described as Sangam  ? Adayar 
Kamalthu?.."

This means if Emperumanar lifts his eyebrows  , ie. By his 
bewitching eyes he showers the knowledge to his devotees like 
Alvan , which  enables them to pour out sri sukthis in  praise of 
Lord.

Ramanuja Nutrandadhi  song is worth to quote in this context  " 
KONDALAYA VANMAI ERARKUNATHU EMMI RAMANUSAR AVAAZHIL MARAIYIL 
SERATHAVARAI SIDAIPATHU  APPODHU ORU SINDAI SEITHU?.

With this it is clear that for the survival of the good , sri 
vaishnavas Emperumanar showered the divine sri sukthis.

Then by the verse "NANGALUM MAKISHNDHU MARKAZHI NEERADHA?"

The "Sacred bath ie. Margazhi Neeratam is conveyed in many places in 
Tiruppavi , let us now see the inner meaning of this verse "Margazhi 
Neeratam"

The Sanskrit name of the tamil month Margazhi is MARGA SIRISHAM, ie. 
This month begins on new moon day ( Pournami) on the Miruga sirisham 
star.  This  fact is well known to all. 

Let us peep into it further  , we shall get a valuable meaning for 
this term "Margazhi Neeratam.  Margazhi is called in Sanskrit as 
Marga Sirisham.  Margam means "WAY" Sirisham  means "  head / top"

Thus it should be understood like this Margam means Upayam and 
Sirisham means  head of upayam , ie. Top of all upayam.

In the Sri Vachanabooshana Divya Sastram it is conveyed that 
devotion for Acaryan is the top path for salvation.

>From this we infer that Acarya Abimanam is the Marga Sirisham.

Andal addresses  Emperumanar as one who  leads to the path of 
Salvation, thus she prays to him to show the right path, which is 
Acarya Abimanam.

Andal has quoted this path as the best means for salvation, It is 
inferred from  her pasurams ? Nachiyar Tirumozhi" She had conveyed 
that the Acarya Abimanam is the uttama margam to attain the abode of 
Lord.

IT is Swami Ramanujar who showed us this right path and if we hold 
his pair of feet we are sure to attain salvation "UYYA ORE VAZHI 
UDAYAVAR TIRUVADI"

>From the verses of Andal it is clear that if we surrender unto 
Acarya (Ramanujar) we are sure to attain salvation.

Adiyen Sri Vaishnava Dasi
Vasumathi Sampath kumar





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