Guest guest Posted February 4, 2000 Report Share Posted February 4, 2000 Dear bhaktas: Thanks very much for the replies by Sri. Madhavakannan and Sri. Vekatesh Elayavalli re: PeriyAzhwAr's celebrated status. It is now clear to me that the great bhAgawata Sri. Visnuchitthar earned this title not just because of one, but due to several reasons - each of which enhance his vaibhavam, and together make him a gem among the AzhwArs. Briefly, if I may summarize my understanding of PeriyAzhwAr's " perumai " : [1] His pongum parivu for PerumaL, wherein he feels maternal instinct (similar to Swami NaDadur AmmaL?) in wanting to protect the divya dampatis from any possible harm, [2] His eagerness in wishing PerumaL well, by singing Pallaandu at the very outset (unlike NammAzhwAr), [3] The greatness of his thiruppallaandu, which has been stated to be equivalent to the all-encompassing sound " Om " by Manavala MamunigaL, [4] His becoming the father-in-law of PerumaL, by virtue of giving away his daughter in marriage to the Lord - in other words, he reached the status of a father to PerumaL! Once again, I'm grateful to fellow members for giving me this understanding, and please feel free to amend any of my statements. Regards -Srinath C. email: xsrinath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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