Ashtasloki 7: Verse 4:Thirumantram completed,

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Now, some may doubt, can the Jeeva make its own efforts trying to liberate itself?

For protecting its own interest in the matter of liberation, is the Jeeva free

to make its own efforts?

When the jeeva feels that it has the right to protect itself by its own efforts,

it has been advised to look to the second word 'namaha' in Thirumantram. The

word 'namo' has clearly indicated that the

jeeva has no right to protect itself. The responsibility to protect the jeevan

is also with Paramatma is thus established.

Next the attachments for relations and others are taken up. In that event one

has to look to the word 'Narayana'. Emperuman is everything for the jeevan.

Mother, father, brother, sister and all other relations are with Bagwan. There

are several quotations to support this contention.

(a) Embiran enthai ennudai-ch chutram

(b) Thayai thanthayai makkalai math-thu-mai muthu-mai

© Eswaranay ella uravum muraiyum enru sollum

There is no entity which is outside the definition of 'narangal'. They are

lodged in the Lord, so He fills up all relations. The word 'Narayana'

enlightens us about the relationship.

(6) It is likely to develop taste for other activities which gives pleasure

for our senses. Then the word 'aya' in the 'narayana' would clear out the

doubt. All services are to be rendered to Lord is the prayer contained in the

word 'aya'. Therefore there is no scope for indulgence in sensual activities

for self pleasure.

In this way the Thirumantram is explained in these four verses.

-- Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale SaranamVP Srinivasa Varadan