Sri Pillai Lokacharya's Mumukshuppadi - 052 & 053

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Sri: | Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama:

 

Sutra 52:

In this world, don't we see that being enslaved to

someone is a matter of sorrow?

 

Sutra 53:

It is not a rule that being enslaved is always a matter

of unhappiness. In desired situations, it is seen that

being enslaved brings about happiness.

 

Sri PBA Swami's Sarartha Deepikai:

Do we not see that being enslaved to another person is a

matter of unhappiness ("sEshatvam dhukkarUpam")?

Therefore, it is something that is to be rejected. So,

how is it that one can say that something that is to be

rejected is the thing to desire.

 

There is no rule that says all enslavement is a matter of

unhappiness. It is seen in this world that in desired cases,

being enslaved is matter of great happiness. Dushyanta

tells Sakunthala "samvAhayAmi charaNAvuta padmatAmrau".

Men tell women in this world "Would you like me to take

your feet in my lap and gently massage them? Would you like

me to fan a gentle breeze towards you?", etc. Thus, as it is

seen that in longing for beloved ones, being enslaved is

being happy; it is not acceptable as a rule to say

"sEshatvam dhukkarUpam".

 

Jai Sriman Narayana | adiyEn madhurakavi dAsan | TCA Venkatesan

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