Ashtasloki 10: Verse 5: Dwayam part I continued Poorva Kandam completed)

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So far we have covered: (see previous post, Astasloki 8 and 9) 1.

Nay-thrith-vam - Sri.

2. Nithya-yogam - 'math'

3. Samuchitha guna jatham - 'Naaraayana'

 

(4) Thanukyaa- panam - In the Dwaya Mantra, the feet of Lord is mentioned.

When feet are mentioned it represents the whole body. The body of Lord Narayana

is resting place of the recommendatary authority, Sri Mahalakshmi and the centre

for all the qualities attributed to the word 'Narayana'. The form and body is

all auspicious (divya mangalam) These meanings are indicated.

(5) Upayam - The word 'saranam' in the Dwaya Mantra is explained. The

means to attain Lord is his feet. The axiom 'upayam' and 'upayyam' are Lord is

borne out. (6) Karthavya bhagam

- The verb in the Dwaya Manthra, 'Prapadyey' is explained here. The word means

that I take refuge. For getting protection or receiving the grace the jeeva has

to make a request. This has to be in any one of the three ways, by action, by

word or by mental thinking. The Sastras prescribe that the request has to be in

the form of menta realization. (Jnanan moksham)

Therefore, the mental realisation and request is indicated here. The

acceptance of the protection provided by Lord and having faith in Him is the

requirement on the part of Jeevan.All the above six points are given to explain

the first sentence of the Dwaya Mantra. (Poorva kandam).

-- Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale SaranamVP Srinivasa Varadan