GPP-23(Sri IlaiyAzhwAr Vaibhavam-10)

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Sri Parthasarathi thunai

Srimathe Ramanujaya namaha

Sri Vara Vara munaye Namaha

 

Sri ILaiyAzhwAr Vaibhavam-10

 

Aalavandaar went to perumal’s sannadhi and with hands folded, stood in front of

Periya perumal. Understanding the intentions of aalavandaar, perumal called

thiruvarangaperumal araiyar who in an unconventional way started reciting

“soozhvizum pani mughil” (NammAzhvar’s last but one thiruvAimozhi). Everyone

over there was struck with great surprise, not being able to understand why

araiyar was reciting those paasurams out of order. At the same time, the flower

garland adorned by perumal (thirunettri mAlai) fell down. Even before nambi

could catch hold of it, thiruvaranga perumal araiyar got hold of the garland and

presented it to aalavandaar as perumal’s prasAdam. Aalavandaar accepted the

same with great pleasure while araiyar exclaimed, “So now your wish is

satisfied!” Perumal then honoured aalavandaar with theertham, prasadam and

srisadagopan and bid good-bye.

 

Aalavandaar returned back to the mutt and did dhadheeyArAdhanam to the mudalis

(disciples viz., ThirukkOtiyur nambi, Periya nambi, thiruvaranga perumal

ariayar) and requested them to forgive all the mistakes committed by him.

Thiruvarangaperumal araiyar taken aback replied, “Can a noble soul like you can

ever commit any mistake?” Aalavandaar then had some prasadams and continued his

words of wisdom to his disciples.

 

At that time, two srivaishnavas from pErarulAlan sannadhi coming to know about

the state of aalavandaar, came to koil (srirangam) and with heavy heart,

prostrated the divine acharya. Aalavandaar enquired about the happenings in

perumal koil and especially about elaiyAzhvar. The srivaishnavas replied,

“ElaiyAzhvar getting vexed with yadhava has now left him and is at present

involved in the kainkaryam of pErarulAlan”. Filled with ecstasy aalavandaar

exclaimed, “Oh! Then pErarulAlan has accepted my prayer and has got elayAzhvar

to the right track”. Highly grateful to pErarulAlan for the same aalavandaar

started reciting many strotras exalting the greatness of pErarulAlan.

 

Finally regaining composure, aalavandaar told his very close disciple Periya

nambigal as follows: “ Oh! Nambi I am very glad to hear that elaiyAzhvar has

left yadhava and is now in the divine service to emperuman; this is the right

time for us to make him join our group. You go over there right now and do the

needy.” As per the orders of the acharya Periya nambi immediately left to

perumal koil.

 

Meanwhile, Aalavandaar’s health further deteriorated filling the minds of all

the disciples with utmost tension not being able to really understand the inner

thought of Periya perumal. That day happened to be a very special day for

pErarulAlan (Vaikasi thirunAl). On the final day of the festive occasion

(avabruthasnAnam), Sri Aalavandaar took bath and went to have darshan of Periya

perumal. The screen was opened, after the offerings were submitted to emperuman

making room for aalavandaar to have the divine experience of darshan of Periya

perumal from lotus feet to divine head (pAdhAdhi kEsAntham) and vice versa

(kEsAdhipAdham) and also the thiruppAnAzhvar under the divine feet of emperuman.

Then nambi honored the acharya with srisadagopan, theertham and prasAdam.

Accepting the same with gratefulness aalavandaar returned back to his mutt.

 

Again, Aalavandaar accepted the theertham from the mudalis (disciples, bhagavata

sri pAda theertham). Swamy then did dhadheeyArAdhanam and accepted the sesha

prasAdam (vaikAsi month, 6th day sravana nakshatram, abhijinmukurtham). He then

fell to the feet of all the Azhvars and the poorvAcharyas and all the bhagavatas

and begged pardon for all his mistakes.

 

Taken aback by the action of swamy, the mudalis said, “Oh! His highness, a

mistake will be committed by you only if a mistake occurs by Periya perumal

himself” (implying that neither Periya perumal nor aalavandaar can ever commit

any mistake). Aalavandaar then handed over all the responsibilities of

bhagavat/bhagavata kainkaryams in the hands of thiruvaranga perumal araiyar and

requested in front of the disciples as follows “continue the thiruvArAdhanam and

manthra pushpam to Periya perumal without fail regularly and in the right time.

Always have a soft corner towards the acharyas, the disciples and also towards

all srivaishnavas and welcome them”. The disciples accepted to act according to

the request of the acharya. It was time to bid goodbye and hence aalavandaar

sat in padmAsanam and meditated on the divine feet of his acharya, manakkAl

nambi. The disciples with great respect towards the acharya started reciting

brahmavalli, bruhuvalli, purusha sooktham, archirAdi and soozh vizhum pani

mughil. The couch was blown and the sound of divine instruments filled the air.

Everyone’s mind was filled with grief, while the great acharya attained

paramapadam through the brahmarandram.

 

(To be continued)

 

AzhwAr emberumAnAr jeeyar thiruvadigaLE saraNam

Adiyen,

Varadarajan Ramanuja dAsan

Sumithra Ramanuja dAsee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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