..sloham 18-61.Thiruneermalai-The Lord is in standing pose at the foot of the hill. When we go up the hill, we can see the remaining Three poses of the Lord. At the bottom of the hill is Sri Neervannan. He shows simplicity. He is very simple to reach. He is also of dark blue color, like water. Here, Valmiki, who wrote Srimad Ramayanam, is gracing. Valmiki climbed up the hill and worshiped the Lord in all Three sannidhis. He worshiped Sri Narasimha in sitting pose, Sri Ranganatha in reclining pose and Sri Trivikrama in walking pose. With all that, he did not get the satisfaction of worshiping Sri Rama. Therefore, Sri Rama Himself is gracing to satisfy Valmiki…Thiru eda yenthai-The Lord appeared as Sri Varaha for a sage. Here, Sri Thayar is seated on His left lap and the Lord is gracing as Sri Lakshmi Varaha. A rishi had a daughter, for whom he was searching suitable bridegroom. She was married to sage Kalava and they had 360 daughters! When the parents were worried as to how to get all of them married, the Lord Himself offered to marry all, each one day, through out the year! On the last day, He appeared as Sri Varaha. Sri Utsavar is Sri Nitya Kalyana Perumal. It is believed that those desiring to get married, offer garlands to the Lord and later, wearing those garlands, they go round the temple and their marriages are settled…Thiru kadal malai-Place is popular as Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram. In Sanga age, it was known as Tiru Kadalmallai. The Lord instead of reclining on the Snake bed in the ocean, preferred to lie down on ground and so is called Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal. Sri Thayar is Sri Nilamangai Thayar. There was a sage Pundareeka, desiring to offer plenty of flowers and worship the Lord. He had heard that the Lord was reclining in the middle of ocean. With deep devotion blanking any practical thought, he thought he would throw out the water in the ocean, so that he could go and approach the Lord, to perform pooja. He started collecting ocean water and throwing at another place. Unmindful of the impossible, he was dedicated in his work and the flowers kept in basket nearby, were remaining afresh! When another sage approached him for food, this sage asked the guest to look after and rushed to bring food. Appreciating the intense devotion, the Lord came out of the ocean and laid Himself on ground to accept all the flowers. The Second Alwar among Alwars, Boothathalwar, was born here. Behind this temple, the Lord appears as Sri Valavendai Perumal [ஸ்ரீ வலவெந்தை பெருமாள்]. We saw Sri Idavendai Perumal earlier ;and, here, Sri Thayar is on His right lap!….Thiru kadihai-The Lord is Sri Bhaktochita, Sri Akkarakkani and Sri Thakkan. Sri Moolavar is Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy. There are Two hills – Big and Small. Seven sages wanted to see the Lord and meditated. ‘Ghatika‘ is a small time measure. If we meditate on the Lord even for a ghatika, the Lord would bless us. The Lord is gracing with Sri Amrutavalli Thayar. The Lord deputed Hanuman to protect the meditating sages. Hanuman is gracing in Chinna [small] malai [hill]. To protect the sages, the Lord had given him, His conch and discus. Pushkarini is large and is called Thakkan Kulam [தக்கான் குளம்]. Swami Doddayacharya lived here. With this, we conclude visit to Tondai Naadu Kshetrams. We will now proceed to visit Malayala Divya desams…Thiru naavaay-The Lord here is Sri Mukundan. This place is called Navayogi sthalam, and Nine yogis had meditated here. Navayogi has got mutilated to Naavai. Also Naavai means boat and the Lord acts as boat, for us to cross samsaram. Only in this Kshetram [in Malai Naadu], there is separate sannidhi for Sri Thayar. Kshetram is on the banks of Bharata puzha river…Thiru vithuvakodu-The Lord presented Himself here to Sri Lakshmi and Gajendra. The Lord here was established by Pandavas. Four idols of the Lord are in one temple. Kulasekara Alwar has praised the Lord..
.thruneermalai thoyam..thoyatr..nntra thru kolam keezley.neer vannan..neerma-ezma karu neela vannan.. valmki bagavan..kidantha rengan nadantha thru vkraman..amarntha narasmhan ramar..varaha shedram thru eda yentha lakshm varahar..365 pennkalai thru kalyanam nthya kalyana perumal..thru kadal malai-sthala saya perumal nlathl sayanam..nla mangai thayar..sthala sayana perumal pundareeha ul kalang mohthu kaiyaal kadal neerai eraithu..boothathaazvar avatharam.. vala yenthai varaharum sevkalaam..ulahu yuya vantha perumal kadha thakkan akkara kan yoha narasimhar saptha rshkal thavam eruntha edam nazha thavam erunthal pothum ..chnna malaiyil hanuman sanghu chakarathudan sevai..adanthu yunthu poneyney..thottaicharyar srinvasa maha guru..vasakku kodi thru naavaay muhunthan nava yohi sthalam navaay kappal samsaram pokka thani kovl nachyaar..thru vithuva kodu lakshmi- yuyya vantha perumal padmasin thayar..
īśvaraḥ sarvabhūtānāṃ hṛddeśerjuna tiṣṭhati
bhrāmayan sarvabhūtāni yantrārūḍhāni māyayā
Sarvabhutanam = for every living beings, isvara = Leader with commanding powers, hrddes = in their heart [from where Gyana originates], tishtati = is present. The Lord is present at the very root of the place, from where knowledge originates. Yantra = on prakruti or body, arudhani = placed, bhramayam = well entangled. Body is commanded by atman, which is controlled by the Lord. Maya = prakruti with the three qualities. The body has the three qualities and atman is in the body according to past karma, and the Lord is controlling the atman. He is not controlling indiscriminately but according to papa/punya. Thus what we do accumulates as papa/punya, and the Lord controls each of us according to our nature.
..nee thoond seyvenaa naaney seyhreynaa..anaithu nyamkkum sakth yenakku..arivu vuootru edathl naan erukireyn..aanai selutha..eyanthiram-udal-yer erukkum atma..bagavan selutha..sareeram -mayaa-muk guna serkkai..karma pad seluthu hiraar..controllar avar thaan..karma atheenathaal- performer naam thaan..
Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloha 18-61..Isvarah is the all pervading Supreme Lord as the indwelling monitor within hrid dese the core of the heart which is the source of all consciousness, the basis of all actions pravritti or passive and nivritti or energetic. The Supreme Lord abides simultaneously in the etheric heart of every jiva or embodied being in a subatomic form known as paramatma the Supreme Soul. Once so installed the Supreme Lord activates, energises and animates the physical body of the jiva or embodied being. Maya the external illusory potency bombasts and buffets the jivas interminably in the material existence in accordance to and consistent with the guna or mode of material nature which is predominate. The Brihadaranyaka Upanisad III.VI.XV beginning yah sarvesu bhutesu tisthan states: The Supreme Lord abides in all beings and controls all living entities internally.
..sloham 18-62..Thiru kadkarai-The Lord is Tiruk Kaatkaria Appan. He is appearing as Sri Vamana. Sri Thayar is Sri Vatsalyavalli Thayar. This Kshetram is very much connected with Onam festival, celebrated in Kerala. Emperor Mahabali was vanquished by the Lord. As requested by the Emperor and granted by the Lord, to see his people once in a year and celebrate, Onam festival is celebrated through out Kerala. This festival is celebrated in this Kshetram in a very grand manner. The Lord was waiting eagerly to hear Nammalwar sing in praise of Him. Similarly, Alwar was very eager to see the Lord. Alwar took sometime to realize that the Lord was about to come and bless him. In this Kshetram, one devotee was presenting bunches of banana fruits to the Lord. But once this offering got into some problem in his garden, and so with great difficulty he offered some bananas, as was his practice. From that time onwards, these bananas were called Nendiram pazham [நேந்திரம் பழம்]…Thirumoozi kazam-This place can be approached from Alwaye and Angamali Railway stations. The Lord presented Himself here, to preach a sage. The Lord is Sri Srisukti Nathan. Sri Sukti means tiru mozhi [திரு மொழி] and so this place’s correct name is Tiru Mozhikkalam. Sri Thayar is Sri Maduraveni Nacchiyar. It is said that the Lord was worshiped by Lakshmana. Alwar says that the Lord is here for the benefit of those who could not worship when the Lord took many avatars….Thiru valla vaaz-The Lord here is Sri Tiruvazhmarban [ஸ்ரீ திருவாழ் மார்பன்] or Sri Sri Vallabhan. This place is also called as Sri Vallabha Kshetram. There was one noble woman, who fasted on Ekadasi and fed guests on Dwadasi day. But an asura was causing her problems; and as prayed by her, the Lord finished the asura. At thet time, the upper garment of the Lord, fell down slightly and the woman could see Sri Lakshmi on Lord’s chest. When she inquired the Lord, He made her to see His chest and Sri Lakshmi. Thus, He is called Tiru [Lakshmi] vaazh [living] marban [chested]! The woman offered rice and salted mango [uppu maangai உப்பு மாங்காய்] in an arcanut bark. Sri Thayar is Sri Selvak Kozhundu Naachiyar [ஸ்ரீ செல்வக் கொழுந்து நாச்சியார்]…..Thiru kadi thanam-Alwar says that the Lord took Tiruk Kaditthanam as His residence; and also Alwar‘s mind! The Lord here is Sri Arpuda Narayanan. Sri Thayar is Sri Karpagavalli Nacchiyar. Devas were stealing the flowers in the garden of the King and offering them to the Lord. Once, the King caught them and the Devas could not return to their place. When they prayed the Lord, He advised them to get the result of Ekadasi fasting from someone, to return to their place. They did like that and returned to Deva lok…Thiru semkannoor-It is on the banks of Chitraaru [சிற்றாறு]. The Lord is Sri Imayavar Appan [ஸ்ரீ இமையவர் அப்பன்]. Sri Thayar is Sri Senkamalavalli Thayar. This temple was established by Bala Bhadra. According to history, Pancha Pandavas had lived here during Agyata vasam [living incognito] or before. This temple was renewed by Yudhishtra..Thiru kutta naattu thiru puliyoor-Nammalwar has praised this Kshetram in his Nayaki Bhavam or imagining himself as the Sweetheart of the Lord. The Lord is Sri Mayappiraan [ஸ்ரீ மாயப் பிரான்]. This temple was installed by Bhimasena. When Emperor Sibi, tried to donate, sages refused to accept, as he was doing with ego. Sibi’s son tried to donate without publicity, but that was also rejected by the sages. Then Sibi tried to kill them by ordering a Devta. The sages prayed the Lord, Who in the form of a Tiger [Tamil Puli புலி] killed the Devta and saved the sages. Thus, the place got the name Tiru Puliyur. Sri Thayar is Sri Porkodi Nacchiyar [ஸ்ரீ பொற்கொடி நாச்சியார்]…..
tam eva śaraṇaṃ gaccha sarvabhāvena bhārata
tatprasādāt parāṃ śāntiṃ sthānaṃ prāpsyasi śāśvatam
Tam eva = that Person [Sriman Narayana or Sri Krishna] alone, saranam gaccha = should be surrendered to, as means. Arjuna should approach Him, with the faith that He was the only One, Who could grant Moksham. Sarvabhavena = in all ways and in all circumstances. Like Nammalwar thought He was Taraka, Poshaka and Bhogya – lifesaving, nourishment and enjoyment. We can not approach different gods for different purposes. Tatprasadat = with His blessings, param santhim = supreme peaceful, sthanam = place, prapyasi = attain, sasvatam = everlasting.
…thru kadkarai..erna kulam velliyl kad karai appan vamana vadsalya valli thayar.. onam pandhai prasitham..vari kondu muzunka ..azvaarai munnam parthu muttram parhinaan..nendram pazam ..nernthu kondu samarpitha pazam..thiru mooz kazam anga mali staton pakkam..vllakku..thiru mozi sri sukth nathan..maduravani nachyaar lakshmanan vazi patta edam pinnaar vanangum sothi thiru mooz kazathaan..vakundam sella vazi kaattum vizakku.. sri vallaban thiru vlla vaaz..tholakasuran mudthaar..thiru vaaz marbai kaatt koduthaan kamuhu maram..thiru valla vaaz konaar..sr vallaban..thiru kad thanam.. kovlaha kondaan azvaar snthaiyum..arbutha narayanan karbaha valli nachyaar..rukmanthan yekadasi vratham palan petru sabam.. thiru chenkuntroor..chttraaru karai emaiyaravappan semkamala thayar..pandavar renovate darmar..kutta naattu thiru puliyoor..maya piraan..perumanukku attru theernthaal..beeman pradshda..sib chakaravarthy..rshkal danam..puli vadvathaal azthaan por kod nachyaar..
..thamevey saranam kacha-ubayamaha yennai pattru..yella padkalaalum nnaivaalum unnum soru paruhum neer thinnum vetrlai pola..athey srman narayanan anugrahathaal.. miha uyarntha vaikunda sthanam adaivaay..saasvatham-thirumb varatha loham..nacha punar avarthathey..nacha punar avarthathey..yen thiruvadi pattru..
Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloha 18-62..With all thy mind, with all thy heart and with all thy soul swiftly surrender unto the Supreme Lord Krishna taking full refuge in Him alone. It is He who is the Supreme controller, the Lord of all lords, the Supreme goal and ultimate attainment. Who out of His causeless mercy for all jivas or embodied beings and the incomparable love He has for His beloved devotees so much so that He, the Supreme Lord of all even condescended to accept the position of chariot driver for His dear devotee. So everyone should earnestly seek Him as their sole refuge adhering to His unsurpassable teachings manifested in the injunctions and ordinances of the Vedic scriptures and by following His unequivocal instructions in Srimad Bhagavad-Gita. By doing so one will by His Grace be able to transcend maya the illusory energy, surpassing the ocean of samsara the perpetual cycle of birth and death and at last achieve the peace that passes all understanding attaining the Supreme state of communion with the Supreme Lord, that immortal state of eternal empyrean from which there is no return to material existence.
Throughout the Vedic scriptures these points are confirmed. The Chandogya Upanisad III.XIII.VII beginning atha yad atah paro divo states: The resplendent Supreme Lord shines forth effulgently above the universe, beyond the brahman or spiritual substratum pervading all existence, transcending all worlds. The Katha Upanisad I.III.IX beginning vijnanas arathiryastu states: One can cross the ocean of samsara and reach the everlasting, eternal abode of the Supreme Lord, the final resort. In the Taittriya Upanisad III.X.III beginning yasah iti pashusu jyotiriti states: The Supreme Lord’s divine splendour is apparent in every aspect of creation whether phenomenal or celestial such as the splendour of the cows, the light of the stars, the bliss of the generative organ for procreation, etc. But when one meditates upon Lord Krishna as the supreme worship able divinity then one obtains Him and the immortal state of eternal empyrean.
..sloham 18-63..Thiruvaran villai-This temple was installed by Arjuna. The Lord is Sri Tirukkuralappan [ஸ்ரீ திருக்குறளப்பன்]. Sri Thayar is Sri Padmasani Thayar. Arjuna felt that he had killed Karna by unfair means and so as a repentance, he came to Malayala Divya desams, and performed meditation for many years. He renewed the temple at Tiruvaranvilai and did many services. Sri Parthasarathy idol, installed by Arjuna also could be seen here…Thiruvanvandoor-We are at the temple installed by Nakula. The Lord here is Sri Pambanai Appan [ஸ்ரீ பாம்பணை அப்பன்] aka Sri Kamala Nathan. Sri Thayar is Sri Kamalavalli Nacchiyar. Pushkarini is Pampa Theertham. This Kshetram is situated on the banks of Pampa river. When we enter this temple, we are welcomed by a unique sculpture. Sri Krishna is dancing on the hoods of Kalnga serpent. It is very attractive….Thiru anantha puram-Alwar says that by mere mentioning the name Kesava or Padmanabha, our accumulated papa will all be annihilated. The Lord has to be seen through Three gates – through one gate, His face, through another His navel and His Divine feet, through Third gate. Devotees like us, worship Him from the Third gate near His divine feet; while, lord Brahma and other Devas worship Him at the middle gate; and, Nityasuris, like Vishvaksena, worship Him at the First gate. Thus He is visible equally to all atman. The Lord is Sri Ananta Padmanabha. When sage Diwakara meditated on the Lord, He gave darshan as a Two year old infant. The sage was attracted by His beauty, and requested the Lord to be with Him always. The Lord agreed, on condition that the Child should not be scolded for anything He did. One day, the Child took the Salagrama Murthy, the sage was performing pooja, and ran away. The sage ran after the Child to get the Salagrama and reprimand the Child, Who entered the forest Ananthan Kaadu [அனந்தன் காடு]. Diwakara could not find the Child, but noticed a Tribal woman singing lullaby for a Child. Then, He gave Darshan to the sage as a very large form, making it impossible for the sage to see in entirety. Sage prayed the Lord to reduce His size, so that he could worship Him. Then He reduced Himself to the size, we now see in this temple. Sri Thayar is Sri Srihari Lakshmi. In circa 1729, there was a great fire accident in the temple. King Marthanda Varma, reinstalled the idol with many Salagramas. Earlier idol was of wood. In circa 1750, King Martahanda Varma placed his sword at the Divine feet of the Lord and did saranagati. From that time all his successors are called Padmanabha Dasa and even now daily the King visits the temple to worship the Lord.Thiruvaattaaru-The Lord here looks like the mirror image of the Lord of Tiruvanantapuram! Sri Adi Kesava Perumal is gracing in Tiruvaattaru. The idol is 23 Feet long! This Kshetram is situated between Two rivers. The Lord is reclining on a plateau. There were Two Asuras, Kesa and Kesi. They tried to spoil the yagna performed by lord Brahma. Lord Sri Kesava appeared and laid Himself on Kesi! The Two wives of the Asuras, in the form of Two rivers, rushed. But Sri Bhooma Devi, lifted the ground on which the Lord was reclining. That is what we see now! Realizing their mistake, the Two wives started flowing as a river garland for the Lord. Like in Srirangam, where Kollidam river and Kaveri river encircle the Lord, here, Kodai and Parali rivers encircle the Lord! The Lord faces West. Sri Thayar is Sri Maragatavalli Nacchiyar…..Thiruvan parisaram-Though people call it Tiruppatisaram, actual name is Tiru Van Parisaram. The Lord here is Sri Tiru Vaazh Marban. Nammalwar prays that he wanted to serve the Lord and Sri Thayar. The Seven great sages [Sapta Rishis] wanted to have a darshan of the Lord, near Sucheendram, and so the Lord is here. This place is the birth place of Udayanangai, mother of Nammalwar…Thiru kurumkudi-Nammalwar’s parents prayed Lord Sri Nambi of Tirukkurungudi, for a child. They prayed the Lord to bless them with a child like Him! The Lord HImself was born as Nammalwar! Administartion of this temple is with Tirukkurugdi Jeer. It is a Varaha Kshetram and in Varaha Puranam, in Kaisika Ekadasi Mahatmyam, Tirukkurungud’s glory is described. When Nampaduvan [நம் பாடுவான்], while on his way to worship the Lord here, was intercepted by a Brahmarakshas [demon], and according to legend, he was responsible for the salvation of the demon. Sri Thayar is Sri Kurungudivalli Nacchiyar. Pushkarini is Tirupparkkadal Theertham. The Lord graces as Sri Ninra Nambi, Sri Irundha Nambi, Sri Kidandha Nambi, etc. Nammalwar says that if one wanted to become Vaishnava, one should worship at Tirukkurungudi.
iti te jñānam ākhyātaṃ guhyād guhyataraṃ mayā
vimṛśyaitad aśeṣeṇa yathecchasi tathā kuru
Iti te = thus, for you [Arjuna], jnanam akhyatam = knowledge was preached [by Sri Krishna]. It is not ordinary knowledge, but, guhyad guhyataram = most important secret among secrets, maya = by Me [Sri Krishna]. The Lord says that He had told whatever He wanted to. Vimrsya = review [ from the beginning to sloka 62 of Chapter 18], itad asesena = without omitting any, yatha = whatever, iccasi = [you] like, tatha = that way, kuru = do.
arjunan-thru varan vllai thru kural appan padmasni thayar..partha sarathy..nakulan thiru vannai vanndoor pamba theertham..vada palaa..kaalingan narthana sirbam.. thoothu vtta edam thiruvanantha puram kesava yentru oru murai sonnal papam yellam pohum moontru vasal..thiru adi-namakku /nadu-brahman pontraarukku /thala mudi- nithyar..sri hari lakshmi thayar..1729 saligrama thru vuruvam..padmanaba dasar raja..thiru vaattaatru 23 adi neezam..arul tharuvaan amahntraan ..nathikku naduvil..kesana kontru keskku mel paduthundaar..medu aakki nachyaar.. malai pola erandu kotha/paral nath marahatha vall thayar..thiru vann par saram..thiruvaaz marban..sangu chakaram thookka adyen.. saptha rishi thavam.. udaiya nangaiyaar pirantha edam..thiru kurum kudi..nenjamey sentrathu namb edam ummai pol yentrathaal avaney pranthaar..vainatheya per arulaala jeeyar varaha shedram.. nam paduvaan kaisiha pann. kurummkud vall nachyaar pala namb..az kadal gjanathley thiru kurumkudi sevthaal..
..18-63..nantraha puratti paar..eppadiyaha un poruttu gjanam ubadeskka pattathu.. guhya-rahasyam avatrl mhavum marakka vendiyathu..aaraynthu paar asesha -micham vdaamal. eppadi seyyanum yentru nee echai paduvaayo appadi pann naan sonna margangalukkul ontrai nee eduthu kol..karma gjana bakthi yoham anga prapathi svanthara prapathi ..naalla thodakamaha thirumbi parbom..adutha 18 naalkallil..
Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloham 18-63..Since the word jnanam or knowledge is linked to guhyataram meaning most confidential it denotes wisdom the conclusion of knowledge which is indispensable to an aspirant and the most valuable for it is the final conclusion for the entire Srimad Bhagavad-Gita. Lord Krishna instructs to examine, analyse and contemplate the teachings of the three paths known as karma yoga or facilitating communion with the Supreme Lord by actions. Bhakti yoga or facilitating communion with the Supreme Lord by exclusive loving devotion and by jnana yoga or facilitating communion with the Supreme Lord by empirical knowledge. After thoroughly reflecting on how each may be implemented into the reality of daily life one should harmonise them and act accordingly.
..adyayam-1.Sri vana maa malai-This place is also called as Thotadri [தோதாத்ரி]. The Lord is gracing, just as He does in Vaikuntam! The Lord is Sri Thothadri Nathan and Sri Utsavar is Sri Deiva Nayaka Perumal. He is in seated pose, like in Vaikuntam. Sri Thayar is Sri Sirivaramangai Thayar, by Whom this place has all the glory. Nammalwar performed saranagati at the Divine feet of the Lord here. Swami Ponnadikkal Jeer was one of the Ashta Dik Gaja of Swami Manavala Mamunigal. Present successor Swami Kaliyan Ramanuja Jeer of Sri Vanamamalai Mutt, is administering this temple.
Sri vaikundam-We now start visiting Nava Tirupati [நவ திருப்பதிகள்]. We are welcomed by the Three Kshetrams, Sri Vaikuntam, Varagunamangai and Tiruppulingudi. Nammalwar has praised all these Three, in one pasuram. Alwar Tirunagari is at the center and all other Kshetrams are around it. In Sri Vaikuntam, the Lord Sri Vaikunta Nathan is in standing pose. Once lord Brahma started creation. He had kept the secrets of creation in a manuscript. One Asura stole it away. When Brahma prayed to the Lord, He appeared as Sri Kallar Piran [ஸ்ரீ கள்ளர் பிரான்], and got back the lost one. How Vaikunta Pathi became Kallar Piran? There was one thief Kaladoota. He used to offer a portion of things he stole, to the Lord. Once, he was caught by the King. When produced before King for enquiry, the Lord took the guise of the thief and appeared! When the King realized that the Lord was there, he surrendered all and devoted himself to the Lord. Sri Thayar is Sri Vaikuntavalli. The idol is so beautiful that the craftsman, enamoured by Its beauty, pinched the cheek of the Lord! We can see the mark even now!
Sri vara guna mangai-The Lord Sri Vijayasana Perumal, is seated. Sri Thayar is Sri Varagunavalli Thayar. A Brahmin Vedavit, wanted to learn mantras and prayed lord Brahma, who sent him to this Kshetram. This place is also known as Nattham [நத்தம்].Sri thiru pulingudi-The Lord is Sri Bhumipalaka. Sri Utsavar is Sri Kaisinavendar [ஸ்ரீ காய்சினவேந்தர்] or Sri Kasinivendar [ஸ்ரீ காசினிவேந்தர்]. The Lord is reclining as a large statue. Sri Sridevi and Sri Bhudevi are at His Divine feet. Alwar prays that he should also be included at His feet! To view His feet, we have to see through an opening, when we come around the temple.
Sri tholaivilli mangalam-This is also called Irattai Tirupati [இரட்டை திருப்பதி Twin Kshetram]. For Alwar, everything was the Lord only! The Lord appears as Sri Devar Piran in one temple and as Sri Aravinda Lochanan in another temple. Alwar says that by deeds, by speech and by thoughts, Sri Devar Piran was his father and mother. Sri Thayar is Sri Karunthadankanni Nacchiyar [ஸ்ரீ கருந்தடக்கண்ணி நாச்சியார்]. Sage Chitraba once performed a yagna. To accept the Havirbhaga, the Lord came with other Devas and so, He is Sri Devar Piran.
Sri Thiru kulanthai-The Lord is Sri Mayakkootthan [ஸ்ரீ மாயக் கூத்தன்]. The Lord killed an asura and danced on his head and so was called Sri Chera Nathan..
.pattru ella karma/gjana yohathaal bakthi..atma shasthkaram mudal aaril..atma gjanam/karma yoham/gjana yoham..atma anubavathukku..
vana maa malai.thothathr..vakundam pola.. theva nayaha perumaal amarntha sr vara manga thayar.. vanthu arul yen nenju edam konda vavar kozunthu..sadariyil nam azvaar..srivaikundam vara guna mangai pulinkudi..nntra thiru kolam..kalla piraan vakunda pathi kala thooshahan..vesham pottu kondu raja kitta ponaaraam..vaikunda valli thayar..kannathai piditha killu eintrum.. vijayasanar..veda vthu..manthra sshyai petraan natham..sayana kaysna venthan boo balan.. thiru vadi varuda erandu nachyaarum..antha thondai yennakku thaa yenkiraar azvaar.. pirakarathl padi yer thiru vadi sevai .. eratta thiru path tholai valli mangalam.. yellaam azvar.. deva piraan aravntha loshanan.. chinthaiyaalum deva piraan thaan thanthai thayar..nanthu eranguhraar karum thadam kanni nachyaar..thiru kulanthai..maya koothan..maya piraan..
muthal athyayam..sneham kooda edathl sneham..nallathu sol yentru kettu nrkiraan arjunan..kalakkam/nadukkam yellam muthal athyaayam..svadharmaj˜n¯anavair¯agya s¯adhya bhaktyekagocarah.|
n¯ar¯ayan.ah.param.brahma g¯ıt¯a´s¯astre sam¯ıritah. || (1)
Yamunacharya, that is Swami Alavandar, has composed this sloka in his Gitartha Sangraha, as the essence of entire Gita with all its 18 Chapters..Svadharma – the duty of each person, or Karma yoga, jnana – Gyana yoga, vairagya – [karma yoga and Gyana yoga] without any attachment, sadhya – attain [bhakti yoga], bhaktyekagocharah – bhakti yoga, when continuously performed, becomes parabhakti, then paragyana and then Parama Bhakti, and ultimately attains the Lord Himself.In Pratama Shadka,
j˜n¯anakarm¯atmike nis.t.he yogalaks.ye susam.skr. te |
atm¯anubh¯utisiddhyarthe p¯urvas.at.kena codite (2),
the First Six Chapters talk about atman sakshatkaram.the summary of First Chapter of Gita:
asth¯anasnehak¯arun.ya dharm¯adharmadhiy¯akulam |
p¯artham.prapannamuddi´sya ´s¯astr¯avataran.am.kr. tam
In First Chapter, thus, we see Arjuna disillusioned and fearing. We are also like Arjuna, disillusioned and afraid. Sri Krishna advised not merely one Arjuna, but for the benefit of all of us..
..2nd athyayam..Thiru koloor-The Lord is Sri Vaitthamanidhi Perumal [ஸ்ரீ வைத்த மா நிதி பெருமாள்], and is gracing with Sri Kolurvalli Nacchiyar [ஸ்ரீ கொளூர்வல்லி நாச்சியார்]. Sri Kara Vimanam – capable of bountiful grants. Pushkarini is Kubera Theertham, as Kubera was blessed. This is the birth place of Madurakavi Alwar, for whom Nammalwar was everything in life. The Lord saved and granted Navanidhi and so is Sri Vaittha Maanidhi Perumal. Sri Utsavar is Sri Nicchobha Vitthan. For Nammalwar, the Lord here was life saving, nourishmant and enjoyment [unnum soru, parugum neer, thinnum vetrilai.…உண்ணும் சோறு, பருகும் நீர், தின்னும் வெற்றிலை..]. Nammalwar lived as preached by Sri Krishna in Gita – Tarakam, Poshakam and Bhogyam, sarvam Vasudeva.
Sri then thiru perai-The Lord here is Sri Magara Nedunkuzhaikkadhan [ஸ்ரீ மகர நெடுங்குழைக் காதன்]. Sri Thayar is Sri Tirupperai Nacchiyar [ஸ்ரீ திருப்பேரை நாச்சியார்] aka Sri Kuzhaikkadhuvalli. Once Sri Neela devi [ஸ்ரீ நீளாதேவி] was with the Lord, alone. Seeing this, Sri Sridevi was furious and asked sage Durvasa to do something. When Durvasa came to inquire, Sri Niladevi did not get down from the Lord’s lap and so Durvasa cursed Her to have dark green color on Her skin! She came to this place and meditated on the Lord. One day She found Two ear rings [kundalam குண்டலம்] and offered them to the Lord, Who wore them on His ears. Thus He became Makara [fish like] nedunkuzhai [long and well formed] kadhan [eared person].
Sri thiru kuruhoor-The Lord here is Sri Magara Nedunkuzhaikkadhan [ஸ்ரீ மகர நெடுங்குழைக் காதன்]. Sri Thayar is Sri Tirupperai Nacchiyar [ஸ்ரீ திருப்பேரை நாச்சியார்] aka Sri Kuzhaikkadhuvalli. Once Sri Neela devi [ஸ்ரீ நீளாதேவி] was with the Lord, alone. Seeing this, Sri Sridevi was furious and asked sage Durvasa to do something. When Durvasa came to inquire, Sri Niladevi did not get down from the Lord’s lap and so Durvasa cursed Her to have dark green color on Her skin! She came to this place and meditated on the Lord. One day She found Two ear rings [kundalam குண்டலம்] and offered them to the Lord, Who wore them on His ears. Thus He became Makara [fish like] nedunkuzhai [long and well formed] kadhan [eared person].
Sri villi puthoor-We are at Sri Villiputhur,famous for Sri Andal. Villi and Putthan were two hunters. Putthan was killed by a tiger. The Lord consoled grieving Villi and, appeared as Sri Vatapatra Sayi [reclining on big banyan leaf]. Thus, this place is known as Villiputthur or town formed by Villi. Pushkarini is Thirumikkulam [திருமிக் குளம்]. Sri Andal bathed in this during Margazhi month. After killing Kalanemi, the Lord washed discus in this pond. In this pond waters of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati mingle. Sri Moolavar is called Sri Vadaperun Koiludayan [ஸ்ரீ வட பெருங்கோயிலுடையான்]. The Lord is gracing with Sri Andal, Who was born as Daughter of Perialwar.Sri thiru thangal-Sri Mahalakshmi [Tamil Tiru திரு] stayed here [Tamil thangal தங்குதல்/ தங்கல்] and so this place is Tirutthangal. The Lord Sri Tirutthangal Appan is in standing pose, facing East. He is appearing as the Bridegroom, Who married Sri Jambavati [daughter of Jambavan]. A speciality is that Sri Thayar, Sri Shenbagavalli Thayar is in standing pose..Sri Thiru koodal ma nahar-Madurai-In Kruta yug, lord Brahma’s son asked celestial carpenter Vishvakarma, to construct a temple with Ashtanga Vimanam on the banks of river Krutamala. In Treta yug, Potti King worshiped the Lord here. In Kali yug, the Lord has been worshiped by Pandyan Kings. Periyalwar established in the Pandyan Court, that the Lord was the Supreme Paramatma. The Lord is called Sri Koodal Azhagar
nity¯atm¯asa ˙ngakarmeh¯agocar¯a s¯a ˙nkhyayogadh¯ıh. |
dvit¯ıye sthitadh¯ılaks.¯a prokt¯a tanmoha´s¯antaye
He told that atman can never be cut, never be made wet nor dried nor burnt. Thus, only the body is destroyed and never the soul. Then He advised Arjuna to do Karma without attachment [2.47].The Lord said that Karma should be performed and leave the result to Him. By doing Karma like this, the person attains Gyana and becomes Stita Pragya. He will never be disturbed by happiness or sorrow…
thiru koloor vaitha maa nath .sri hara vmanam kubera theertham..madura kav azvaar avatharam..unnum soru paasuram entha perumalukku..tharaha bogya boshaham.. then thru pera mahara nedum kuza kathai thru perai nachiyaar..booma devi.durvasar sabam..seyyaal pacha varnnam..azahiya kundalam kulathil kidathathaam..kuzai katha nachyaar madsya pushkarani..nadum nangu ariya .nanam ellaiyaam parangusa nayahi. garuda sevai pirasitham.. kuruhoor.. okkum voor ellai..azvar thiru nahari..thiru vazuth vaza nattan pattanaar peyaraal voor. ath nathan polinthu nintra piran..uranga puliya maram..srvliputhoor..villi kandan..aal elai sayanam..varaha shedram thiru muk kulam neeraattu uthsavam kala nem theertham..andal renga mannar mukuntha battar pillai vishnu chttar..thiru thankaal..thiru thangiya edam.. thangala mala.. sri drv dabam eruntha edam jambav thiru kalyana..thiru koodal maa nahar madura ashdanga vmanam..vallaba pandiyan-viranthi kzi aruthiya edam..azahar..
..atma nthyam/karma yoham/gjana yoham solluhiraar..moham poha vaikiraar.. preymai pokkuhraan..vettavo mudiyaathu..pattru attra karma yoham seyyanum.. palan ethir parkaamal seyyanum. in acton koodaathu.. seyvathu kadamai.. athu gjana yohathil serkkum ..suha thukkathaal kalangatha thanmai sthitha pradigjan aahanum..
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