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In the last post, it was mentioned that out of 3 Vyapaka
Mantras(viz, Narayana,Vasudeva and Vishnu),
Narayana Saptham is most superior, We will see how that is 
substantiated
in Mumookshapadi:

Continued....

11. Due to its importance, Thirumantram is considered as the Maha 
Mantram.

12. Other Two Vyapaka Mantras(viz, vasudevan,Vishnu) have two 
drawbacks.

Those are, 

a. Apoorthi-Incompleteness .

The term Vishnu is Incomplete in one sense that it explains only his
Vyapthi(omni presence) but not his Kalyana gunas(Divine attributes)
Similarly, The term Vasudeva implies that everything in Him(Sarvam
Vasathi) . it however, does not describe his Kalyana Gunas.

b. Achista Parigraham- 

The other two mantras are supported by advaitis who
have not comprehended God's real nature and hence it is a drawback.


Narayana Saptham, however, describes Bhagavan's Svarupam(inherent 
nature),Roopam(form) and Kalyana
Gunas(Divine attributes). 
Hence thirumantra is superior to other mantras.

13. This Maha mantra was liked by Vedas,Rishis,Azhwars and acharyas.

14.The Name of the Lord is considered more important than the Lord 
Himself.

15. Even if the Lord is away, His Mantram would be with the prapanna 
and
protect him.

16.It is like how Draupadi was saved by Lord at Hastinapuran when he 
was actually away at Dwaraka.
(When Draupadi called "Dwaraka Nilaya Achutha" and surrendered to 
him, God helped her while he
was actually at far Dwaraka.)

17.even if Thirumantram is chanted without any adherence to the 
Kramam, it
would be still beneficial.

(For Chanting other Mantras, there are some niyamams and procedures 
without adherencing which it will not bestow any benefit.
Thirumantram , however, even if it chanted without any adhearence to 
any niyamam, it would give all the benefits)


What are the benefits of Thirumantram?

We will discuss that in the next post.
Swami Pillai Lokachar Thiruvadigale Saranam

Dasan

KM Narayanan





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