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 expounding the meanings of these

which is available to us today is known as Ashtasloki by

Sri Parasara Bhattar (the Son of the 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 Annangarachariar 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.

 

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Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Saranam

Ramanuja Dasan

VP Srinivasa Varadan