A Day in the Life of Our Acharyas - Bhattar - Episode 114

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Sri:Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama:

 

Bharatha met Sri Rama in the forest and asked Him to come back with him. When Rama refused, Vasishta maharishi tells Him "Do not be false to Yourself" ('AtmAnam nAti vartetA:' - Ayodhya Kanda 111-7). There were some who interpreted this as 'Bharata is verily the life of Rama. Therefore, Vasishta is telling Him"Do not be disagree with Bharata who is Your life" ("AtmabhUtambharatam nAti vartetA:").'When this was told to Bhattar, he said "Rama's nature is thatHe is subject to His devotees. Therefore, Vasishta is saying'Do not decline Your brother's word and lose Your nature'".

That is, Bhattar is taking the meaning of the word Atma to be the nature of the soul. His nature is being 'Ashrita paratantra'.Bhattar is using this interpretation to bring out the greatnessof Rama's qualities.

 

Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Sharanam

 

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