Ashtasloki Vyakhyanam - English Translation

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Sri:

Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha

 

In Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya Rahasya Trayam is held in high esteem. The meanings

of the same are taught by an Acharya to his sishyas orally.

 

The earliest written work exponding the meanings of these which is available to

us today is known as Ashtasloki by Sri Parasara Bhattar (Son of famous

Kurattazhvan)

 

In these eight small slokas, Sri Parasara Bhattar has poured the purport and

intent of each syllable contained in the three rashsyas unambiguously.

 

It is highly recommended for all Sri Vaishnavas to memorize these eight slokas

and learn the meanings for their daily recitation.

 

Swami Prathivadhi Bhayankaram Annagarachariar of Kancheepuram, the greatest

scholar of this century has written a simple commentary for this work in tamil.

 

Here adiyen is making an attempt to convey the same meanings in my own words in

simple english upon the request of Vedics Foundation for Vedic Books Initiative.

 

The intention is to introduce Rahasya Thrayam as per Ashtasloki of Sri Parasara

Bhattar. Devotees should also pursue detailed learning of the Rahsya Thrayam

from their Acharyas and other Standard works like Mumukshuppadi, Tanipranavam,

Tanidwayam, Tanicharamam, RahasyaThrayasaram.etc.

 

Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Saranam

VP Srinivasa Varadan