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THIRUPPAVAI SWAPADHESAM

SREMATH PARAMAHAMSA VANAMAMALAI JEEYAR


The twenty-sixth pAsuram: Lord krishNa then asks them what else they want? They 
request for equipments for performing the nONbu. It is stated that like removal 
of obstacles, even this is also granted by Him.-mAlE maNivaNNA.

The twenty-seventh pAsuram: The things to be achieved at the end of nONbu is 
mentioned in this pAsuram. 

The twenty-Eighth pAsuram: The nONbu as mentioned herein earlier is only an 
excuse. What actually desired is service unto Him-kainkaryam. The means to get 
this is Him. There is nothing in exchange to get that. Hence, it is His 
blessing that yields this kainkaryam. Till this pAsuram the characteristic of a 
srEvaishNavite is explained. In this pAsuram, the adoption of Him as means is 
categorically spelt out. ---->puNNiayam yAmudaiyOm-nE thARAi paRai.
--kaRavaigaL .

The twenty-ninth pAsuram: The means is higlighted in the preceding pAsuram. The 
end is underlined in this pAsuram. The goal is kainkaryam -purushArtham. The 
end corresponding to the means mentioned above is mentioned in this 
pAsuram-unakkE nAm At cheivOm-maRRai nam kAmangaL mARRu.-chitranj siru kAlE.

The thirtieth pAsuram: Those who study this prabhandham get the divine 
blessings of the Lord and His nAichiAr. Even those who do not follow 
meticulously he prescriptions , the pAsuram is capable of getting this benefit.
This highlights the greatness of the pAsuram-s.

Summary: The ThiruppAvai limelights the essence of vEdham. That is, The Lord's 
beauty is the creation of interest in Him, Those who have tasted His beatuty, 
have endless zest in Him, and out of such desire throng Him, Such type of 
fellow devotees are also to be desired is enunciated. The final experience 
sought is kainkaryam-service and this is obtained by His divine blessings.
Thus thiruppAvai is -vEdhArtham:
1. The Lord creates interest for the souls which are all along turning thoughts 
towards mundane and materialsitic things.
2.The interest turns into craze on seeing His beauty.
3. This overwhelming thirst for Him make them throng towards Him and yearn for 
Him.
4. The fellow devotees who are also caught in such deep craving for Him are our 
fellow soulmates who are to be desired as friends, philosophers and 
guides.pAsuram 6-15
5. The final aim is to attain kainkaryam to Him.pAsuram-29
6. The means to attain this is through His blessings.---pAsuram 28.
This is thiruppAvai. 


(to be continued)

vanamamalai padmanabhan





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