Upadesa Ratthinamalai Post 5: Intro & uniquness of URM's Tanian

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Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama:

Srimath VaraVara Munaye Nama:

 

Upadesa Ratthinamalai - Post 5

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Immediately after the recitation of Acharya Thanian, viz

 

"Srisailesa daya patram, dhibhakthyadi gunarnavam,

yatindra pravanam vande, ramya jamatharam munim||

 

it is customary to study the introductory verse (thanian) before any probandam

is studies.

The thanian for URM was the work of Koil Kandadai Annan.

 

The theme contained in this stanza is marvelous in its approach.

Generally the thanian verse will glorify the author or will speak about the

work,

but in this verse Sri KKA spoke the greatness of those who indulge in cherishing

this

work URM, by seeking refuge in their lotus feet. Then the name of the author and

the name

of the work are mentioned.

Thiruvoimozi Pillai is direct Acharyan to Swami MM . He taught him all the

basics of

philosophy of Srivaishnavam expounded by Swami Nammalwar and elaborated by all

other Azhvars including Sri Andal and Madurakavi Azhvar. While specifying

details in URM,

Swami MM did not transgress the meanings taught to him and strictly followed the

path shown

by his Acharyan. The cause for this prabhandam is said to be the compassion of

MM for us.

 

The name of the work is URM, means the gems of teachings put as a garland.

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Next post: Tanian for URM

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Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Saranam

 

Ramanuja Dasan,

VP Srinivasa Varadan