Chatus Sloki

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SrI:

namO nArAyaNA.

 

adiyEn is posting the outline meaning of Chatusloki that adiyEn had edited

and typed from a book long back. adiyEn's apologies for not remember

the author's name.

 

adiyEn

Praveena

 

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CHATUS SLOKI OF ALAVANDAR - a brief

 

All aspects emphasised with regard to the Supreme Lord are

relevantly applicable to Lakshmi also on an equal status

and this doctrine is stressed in Sri Chatus Sloki as follows:

 

1. In the First sloka starting with "Kantaste Purushotama" it is

emphasised that both the vibhutis Nithya and Leela - that is

the eternal world paramapada and the material world belong to

Lakshmi as well.

 

2. In the second sloka beginning with Yasyaaste - it is emphasised

that Lakshmi is an embodiment of Supreme eminence, limitless and

above any contradictions by pramaanas(proofs).

 

3. In the third sloka beginning with "Eshat tvat karunA.." - it is

emphasised that all benefits including Moksha are to be obtained

through Lakshmi's abiding grace.

 

4. In the fourth sloka beginning with "Santaananda Maha Vibhuti"

- it is emphasised that the ubhaya vibhuti's (the two world eternal

and material), Divya vigraham (Divine form), Divya avataaras (Divine

incarnations) attributed to Bhagavan are always in association with

Lakshmi inseperable and hence she is also the refuge to be sought after

and to be attained like Bhagavan. Thus the reason for Alavandar to

euologise Lakshmi first in this Chatus sloki even before praising the

Lord (in the Stotra Ratnam) is that she will act as Purushakaara

- that is mediatrix between us and the Lord and there by remove our

fears in approaching the Lord, because of our sins of various dimensions.

With this role of the mediatrix in mind, Alavandar praises Lakshmi, Lord's

'Patni' (consort) so that the Lord will be in a welcoming mood when

approached.

 

 

In Summary, Sri or Lakshmi is described as the Goddess of plenty,

prosperity, compassion and Supreme authority. All the other gods and

goddess are subordinate to her. She stays in Nithya-Vibhuti (Sri Vaikuntha)

along with her Lord, Lord Vishnu. She is so great that even the Lord or

herself does not know her greatness in full. Without her grace, none can

aspire for any welfare either in this world or the other. Being an Acharya,

even liberation can be got only through Her grace.

 

 

 

Madhavakkannan V [srivaishnavan]

Wednesday, November 01, 2000 8:54 AM

panand

Cc: gowri.raviganesh

Fwd: Chatusloki & Sristuthi

 

Sri:

Dear Smt Praveena,

 

I know you had typed Chathusloki. Can you please send to bhakti list?

Thanks.

Regards

Narayana Narayana

adiyEn dAsan

 

----Original Message Follows----

"Gowri Raviganesh" <gowri.raviganesh

<bhakti-list >

Chatusloki & Sristuthi

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:33:55 +1100

 

Dear Bhagavatottamas,

 

namaskar.

 

Can someone please forward me the meaning of Chatusloki & Sristuthi.

Thanks

Adiyen.