..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.

..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.

.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..

..sloham 18-55..31 divya deam sempon sey kovil..sem pon arangan alli maa malar mangai..raman aruliya kovil hema rengan..32-garuda uthsavam manni mada kovil..nithya gjana mayan allavukku ud padathavan nanthaa alarpatharkku ariyaay indra pushkarani..11 divya desa perumal..thiru kottiyur nambi thani sannithi.. 33.vaikuntha vinnaharam vaikuntha natha perumal amarntha thiru kovil ubaya nachiyaarum nintra thiru kovil viraja theertha pushkarani..enithu maruvi vuraiyum kovil..vaikuntha valli thayar.. 34..thiruvali-thirunahari. narasimhar/azvar thirumeni azahu..thoothu vittar.alinadan.poorna valli amirtha kadavalli thayar.. ugra narasimhar..veea narasimhar.. yoha hiranya narasimhar..lakshmi narasimhar.. pancha narasimhar..veda raja perumal..thiru manam kollai yil kallavu seythu-veda raja puram entrum uthsavam thiru vedu pari..thiru manthram petra desam..36..thiru thevanar ..deiva nayaha perumal.. madava perumal kovil vasishtar..37-thiru thetri ambalam. sayana thiru kolam 4 thiru karankaludan sem kamala nachiyaar..

Thru Sem pon kovl-The lord here is Sri Semponsei Arangan [ஸ்ரீ செம்பொன்செய் அரங்கன்]. Sri Thayar is Sri Alli Mamalar Nacchiyar [ஸ்ரீ அல்லி மாமலர் நாச்சியார்]. Pushkarini is Hema pushkarini and Vimanam is Kanaka vimanam. Every year during the 11 Garuda Utsavam, the Lord from all temples assemble here.Thru  man mada kovl-Lord here is Sri Narayanan and Sri Thayar is Sri Pundareekavalli Thayar. Pushkarini is Indra pushakarini and vimanam is Pranava vimanam. When the Lord from all Kshetrams arrive on Garuda utsavam day, Tirumangai Alwar worships the Lord of each Divya desam. There is a separate sannidhi for Swami Tirukkoshtiyur Nambi, who preached Tirumantiram [Ashtaksharam] and Charama sloka [of Bhagavad Gita] to Swami Ramanuja..Thru vaikuntha vinnakaram-The Lord here is Sri Vaikuntha Natha Perumal and Sri Thayar is Sri Vaikunthavalli. The Lord is seated here. The Sri Ubhaya Nacchimar also are seated. We had earlier mentioned that Viraja river flows in Sri Vaikuntam. Here also the pushkarini is called Viraja Theertham…Thruval/Thiru nakari-Though Tiruvaali and Tirunagari are Two separate temples, it is customary to consider and worship them as a single Divya desam. In Tiruvaali, Sri Narasimha is gracing. In Tirunagari, we can worship the idol of Tirumangai Alwar. This place is called Aali [ஆலி], which when added with Tiru, becomes Tiruvaali and Alwar calls himself as Aali Naadan [ஆலி நாடன்]. Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha is in seated pose. Sri Thayar is Sri Poornavalli Thayar and Sri Amrutavalli Thayar. There are Five temples, close to each other, in which Lord Sri Narasimha is gracing. In Tiruk Kuraiyalur [திருக் குறையலூர்], the birth place of Tirumangai Alwar, Sri Ugra Narasimha is gracing. In the place, where Tirumangai Alwar fed Thousand Srivaishnavas daily, Sri Veera Narasimha is gracing. In Tirunagari, Lord appears as Sri Narasimha, in Two sannidhis. In Tiruvaali, the Lord appears as Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. In Tirunagari, the Lord is Sri Vedaraja Perumal. After Divine marriage in Trunagari, the Divine Couple were passing through Tirumanam kollai [திருமணம் கொல்லை]. There, Alawr, who was a great robber at that time, tried to remove all ornaments from Them. Every year, even now, this incident is remembereed on the day, before Panguni Uthira star day. Finally, when the Alwar could not take away all ornaments, the Lord preached him Ashtaksharam [Tirumantram] and the Alwar sang that he found out the great name Narayana [கண்டு கொண்டேன் நாராயணா என்னும் நாமம்]!..Thru thevanaar thokai-The Lord Sri Deivanatha Perumal graces in standing pose. Sri Thayar is Sri Kadalmagal Nacchiyar. This place is also known as Sri Madhava Perumal koil. According to sthala purana, sage Vasishta performed Tapas and the Lord appeared to him…Thru thetr ambalam-The Lord as Sri Senkanmaal [ஸ்ரீ செங்கண் மால்], graces, in reclining pose, with Four arms. This is a rare pose. Sri Thayar is Sri Senkamalavalli Nacchiyar. Tirumangai Alwar says that those who worship Sri Senkanmal and Sri Senkamalavalli Thayar here would be prosperous in this world and attain Moksham and enjoy eternal bliss..
bhaktyā mām abhijānāti yāvān yaś cāsmi tattvataḥ
tato māṃ tattvato jñātvā viśate tadanantaram

 Anantaram = thereafter, visate = reaches, mam = Me [Sri Krishna]. The Lord tells how a devotee reaches Him ultimately. Abhijanati = understands well, mam = Me [Sri Krishna], bhaktya = by devotion…Yas casmi = [Sri Krishna’s] real nature, and, yavan = Who He [Sri Krishna] is, tattvata = truly..Tato = then, tattvato jnatva = with true knowledge [about Him],..
bakthiyaal kitta padi kattu kaattuhiraan..abi janaathi-therinthu kolluhiraan.. para bakthi kondu.. muthal nilai.para gjanam/parama bakthi..gjana/darisana/prapthy..arivu nilai/kaanbathu pola-thellivu/….thathvaha-unmaiyaha.. eayarkai nilaiyai ..ennaiyaan ennan yentru..svaroobam svaabam therinthu..etham-ethu..unmaiyaha arinthu kondu parama bakthi yerpattu yennai adaikiraan..antha piraviyiley mosham adaihiraan..adainthu allathu tharikkaatha nilai parama bakthi..

Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloham 18-55..The word abhijanati means really knowing Lord Krishna. Perceiving who He is in essence by His essential attributes which manifests as glorious qualities of all creation. It is by bhakti or exclusive loving devotion unto the Supreme Lord Krishna which constitutes the eternal nature of the atma or immortal soul which subjectively initiates the quest to realise the Supreme Lord life after life until success is achieved by His discovery within the etheric heart of the atma from whence communion with Him commences. This knowledge of discovering the Supreme Lord consists of the atma envisioning Lord Krishna as He eternally is with a sparkling blackish complexion, two armed, dressed in golden cloth, bedecked with peacock feather, glorified by gunga mala, smiling charmingly while holding a flute to His lips. This vision is His original and eternal form and is rarely seen by even liberated jivas or embodied beings. More commonly seen is His four armed expansion as Ksirodakasayi Vishnu who resides in every living entity individually in the abode of the etheric heart of all jivas. Still others may envision any of His avatars or incarnations and expansions revealed in Vedic scriptures that they are surrendered to such as Rama or Narasinghadeva or even the visvarupa or universal form described in chapter 11. Once the vision has been obtained by intense love and devotion one attains communion with that very form of the Supreme Lord Krishna that one dedicated their life to. is devoted to and immediately is borne aloft to by such intense love and devotion. The word tatah refers to bhakti as the sole cause and means which verily constitutes the only way in reality to effect communion and attainment to the Supreme Lord. This was clearly and equivocally stated in chapter 11, verse 54 beginning bhaktya tv ananyaya meaning: That only by exclusive, loving devotion the Supreme Lord can be known.

..sloham 18-56..chola naattu 37-thiru manni koodam..varada raja perumaan gajendra varadan killakku nintra thiru maa mahal nachiyaar chandranukku sevai..moovaril yengal moorthy evan yenkirrar..38-annan kovil srinivasan thiru vellai kulam vellai kulam svetha pushkarani..manthra jabam seythu ,avan peyaraal. nintra kilakku alarmel mangai thayar..anna yenkiraar azvaarum adiyeyn edarai kallaivaay yenkiraar.. kumutha valli nachiyaar pirantha desam..39-thiru parthan palli..thamaraiyaal kelvan merkku nintra kolam thamarai nayahi thayar kadka pushkarani.. vaal eduppil sevai..40.thiru chitra koodam..govinda rajan sayana thiru kolam..kulesekara/thirumanfai. pundareeha valli thayar..thanchahan/gajamuhan dilli chilli sisters..mooshnamum chidabaramum ..deva dachan amaitha sabai..ambalam-nattiyam aadum edam ..nadu naattu.thiru vahindra puram deiva nayaha perumal..desihan..thanneer thahathai adi seshan vaalaal yerpaduthiya edam..hemabja valli thayar dasa sakthan..adiyaarkku yentra perumal aushada giri hayagreevar sannithi..thiru kovaloor aayan/kannan.. mirukandu maha rishi valathu thiru kaalul kaiyum vusanthu ..mudal azvarkal koodiya desam..jeeyar kainkaryam..

We visited Manimadak Koyil; but here it is Manikkoodam. The Lord here is Sri Manikkooda Perumal or Sri Gajendra Varadan. Alwar praises Him as Sri Manikkooda Nayakan. The Lord is in standing pose, facing East. Sri Nacchiyar is Sri Tirumaamagal Nacchiyar, in separate sannidhi. Chandra Pushkarini. The Lord appeared to Garuda and Chandra. Kanaka Vimanam. Tirumangai Alwar praises the Lord as ‘our’ Lord among the Trinity!
We now arrive at a prarthanai sthalam, where the Lord is considered as Elder Brother of the Lord of Tirumala. Swetha Pushkarini. Swetha means white, and so this place is Vellai [white] kulam [pond]. There was one Bindumadan, who had a son called Swetha. Understanding that the son had a danger for his life at his Ninth year, he came to this place and worshiped the Lord with mantras. Thereafter, in his son’s name this place and pond got their names. The Lord is Sri Srinivasa, in standing pose, facing East. He is gracing with Sri Alarmel Mangai Nacchiyar. The Lord is also known as Sri Annan Perumal, by which Tirumangai Alwar addresses Him. This place is considred as the birth place of Kumudavalli Nacchiyar, wife of Tirumangai Alwar. She was one among many Deva women, who came to bathe in the pond; while all others left, she alone remained plucking Kumudam flowers and she was looked after by a local person. She was christened Kumudavalli. Tirumangai Alwar, once on a visit to this place, fell in love with her and requested for marriage. She agreed on condition that he should feed devotees of the Lord. He should get Pancha samskarams from an Acharya. Alwar agreed and married her

Thiru parthan palli-Gita and this Divya desam are closely connected. Parthan means Arjuna and Parthan palli means Arjuna’s place. This is the place, where the Lord gave Darshan to Arjuna. The Lord is Sri Tamarayal Kelvan [ஸ்ரீ தாமரையாள்கேள்வன்]. The Lord faces West and is in standing pose. Sri Utsavar is Sri Parthasarathy. Sri Thayar is Sri Tamarai Nayaki. Varuna prayed the Lord to appear as Sri Parthasarathy. Kadka pushkarini. We can see the long sword [kadkam] with the Lord here. According to legend, the sword was used to get the pond. There is separate sannidhi for Arjuna, to whom the Lord preached Bhagavad Gita. Arjuna not only got the Kingdom, but also the kingdom of Service to the Lord.
Thiru chitra koodam-After completing visits to Tirunangur Divya desams, we now arrive at Tiruchittirakootam aka Chidambaram. In this temple both Vaishnavas and Shaivaites worship. This temple is famous for Nataraja temple. The Lord as Sri Govindaraja, adjudged Nataraja as winner in a competition between Shiva and Parvati. The Lord is in reclining pose. Though Chidambaram is a popular name, Alwars called it Tillainagar Tiruchittirakootam. Kulasekara Alwar has praised the Lord in Ten pasurams. Sri Utsavar is in seated pose. Sri Thayar is Sri Pundareekavalli Thayar. Sri Govinda is Sri Krishna. Pancahka, Gajamuka and Dandaka were Three asuras. Their sisters were Tilli and Villi. Tilli was the guard woman in Sri Mushnam. She was born in this Kshetram as Tilli tree and so this place is called Tillai Nagar. When Shiva and Parvati wanted to compete in dancing, an artful [chittira] hall [kootam] was made by Devas’ carpenter. Thus, this place got the name Chittirakootam. Ambalam means dancing place

Thiruvahntha puram-The Lord here is Sri Devanathan. The Lord, as Sri Hayagriva, appeared to Swami Vedanta Desika in this place. Swami Desika also composed Achyuta satakam in praise of the Lord. When Devas and Asuras fought, the Lord helped Devas. At that time, Adisesha created water in this place, by striking the ground with its tail. So, it is ahi [snake] created place – Ahindrapuram. In Tamil it is called Ayindai [அயிந்தை]. Sri Thayar is Sri Hemambujavalli Thayar aka Sri Bhargavi Thayar. The Lord is also called Sri Adiyavarkku Meyyan [ஸ்ரீ அடியவர்க்கு மெய்யன்] or Sri Dasa Satya [true to devotees]. Sri Hayagriva is gracing on Aushada Giri, near the temple. Sri Hayagriva is the Lord empowering us with Gyana.
Thirukovaloor-The Lord here is Sri Ayanar [ஸ்ரீ ஆயனார்] aka Sri Trivikrama. At the request of sage Mrigandu, the Lord appeared as Sri Trivikrama, striding over all the worlds. The Lord is gracing with His right leg lifted up, right arm lifted up and with discus and conch reversed in their usual positions. This is one of the Pancha Krishna Kshetrams. Sri Thayar is Sri Pushpavalli Thayar and Sri Poonkoval Nacchiyar. In this Kshetram on river South Pennar, the Three Mudal Azhvars assembled and sang Mudal [first], Irandam [second] and Moonram [third] Tiruvandadi poems. Tirukkovalur Emperumanar Swami is conducting all festivals.
sarvakarmāṇy api sadā kurvāṇo madvyapāśrayaḥ
matprasādād avāpnoti śāśvataṃ padam avyayam ..

Avyayam = without any difficiency, sasvatam = everlasting, padam = stage or place, avapnoti = is reached or attained [certainly]. He reaches Paramapadam. That is he, who performs karma reaches Paramapadam. Sarvakarmany = [performing] all karmas. By mentioning all karmas, not only Nitya and Naimittika karmas, but Kamya karmas are also, indicated. Sada kurvana = performing always [these karmas], madvyapasraya = dedicating to Me [Sri Krishna]. That is performing the karmas, with the Three sacrifices, dedicating the karmas and their results in Him. Madprasadad = with My [Sri Krishna’s] mercy and blessings, avapnoti = attains.

bakthi seyya sollaamal yutham seyya solluhiraayey yetharkku yenkiraan arjunan..kaamya karma mosham kodukkumaa. moontru thytahathudan seythaal..sarva karmaan abi-nithya numithya kaamya karma..naan seyhireyn yennudaiyathu thaazntha palanukku yentru ellaamal yen udaiya pirasatha maha panninaal. saasvatham patham kuraiyal ellaatha patham..yuthathaal naattai adaiyaamal avanukku yentru..

Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloham 18-56.. All prescribed Vedic activities even the ones that are performed out of kamya or craving a result, if offered as worship of the Supreme Lord with full faith in Him understanding that He alone is the Supreme controller will inevitably attain the Supreme state of eternal communion with Lord Krishna which is sasvatam timeless and avyayam infinte.

..mad chithaha-yen edathil manathai vaithu seyyanum..avanaiyey seyvippanaha ninaithu kondu seyyanum..avan nyantha ..yella karmangallaiyum avan edathil nanku vaithu avanaiyey palan yentra ninaivil..moontru vitha thyahathudan..arivai adainthu.. avan edathil manasai vaithu..avan sothu.. kodukavidil pidungi kondu povaan kalvan..chitathil neengamal erunthaal naam vishnu chittar aavom..kanda palanil aasai elamal..mukthi peruvom..

Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloham 18-57..Lord Krishna and His manifestations are constantly in the thoughts of His devotees in His impersonal form as the brahman or spiritual substratum pervading all existence, as paramatma the Supreme Soul pervading within the etheric hearts of all living entities simultaneously and in His original two armed blackish form bedecked with peacock feather and attended by flute as well as in His authorised incarnations and expansions. Dedicating all efforts and actions unto the Supreme Lord with devotion considering Him as the sole goal and ultimate reward constitutes the essence of consciousness and the apex of attainment.

..18-58..nanku divya desam neeraham vuoraham karaham kaarvanam..kal yeduthu kal mari..ulahu alantha perumal.. edathu kaiyil erandu viral valathu kaiyil ontru viral kaatukiraar..erandum mley arana valli thayar..adi seshathudan ..vadivathil.. vara pirasathi..naha theertham..payasam panni samarpithu ..neeraham.. jagadeesvaran.. nila mangai nachiyaar..neermai-ellimai..karaham..ulahamethum karahathaay nintra thiru kolam karunahara perumal rama mani thayar..kaar vanam..mehathaiyum thangum vanam..gunangalum ananthangal..kala desa vasthu pari chedan..etharkkum kattu padathavan..neela neera vannan..thiru pavalla vannan..yenguttraay emberumaan..pravalam=pavalam..sihappu ..oru yuhathilum oru vannam velluppu sihappu manthalir pachi karuppu nanhum unndu.. pavalla valli nachiyaar nintra thiru kolam..pachai vannar..paramesvara vinnaharam..thannai kaattilum mem pattavar ellathavan..kudai varai kovil parama pada nathan vaikuntha valli thayar veetru erunthu  kidanthu nintra thiru kolam moontru thalangalilum..chirpa velai paadukal niraintha kovil..

Four Divya desams Tiru Neeragam, Ooragam, Kaaragam and Kaarvaanam are in the same temple premises.The Lord here is Sri Ulagalanda Perumal [ஸ்ரீ உலகளந்த பெருமாள்]. The Divine idol is made of very intricate craftmanship. He graces with His right and left hands lifted up. Two fingers are stretched in the left hand and one finger is stretched in the right hand. As Sri Vamana, the Lord asked Emperor Maha Bali, to donate Three strides of earth, by His feet. By Two strides, He covered all the worlds; and, wanted to know where to place the Third step. This is depicted in the idol. Sri Aranavalli Thayar is gracing here. Not only as Sri Trivikrama, the Lord also appears as Sri Adisesha. The Lord grants all our desires. Pushkarini is Naga Theertham. It is believed that by presenting payasam [kheer or porridge], one is sure of achieving all desires.By saying Neeragam, it is implied that the Lord is of hue of water [Tamil Neer நீர்]. The Lord is Sri Jagadeeswara Perumal. Sri Thayar is Sri Nilamangai Nacchiyar. The Lord, seeing our numerous sins, becomes hard; but, when we go and pray to Him, He shows His mercy and melts! Neermai [நீர்மை = liquidity] is simpleness or saulabhyam. He is very simple to be worshiped..The Lord, Sri Karunakara Perumal, is in standing pose and faces North. His Consorts are Sri Padmamani Nacchiyar and Sri Ramamani Nacchiyar. Tirumangai Alwar has praised the Lord of Kaaragam, Kaarvanam and Neeragam, combined in one single pasuram.Kaarvanam is Kaarmegam or black cloud. The sky holds the cloud. Like the sky, the Lord is spread all over and so impossible to be gauged. The Lord’s qualities are infinite. The Lord can not be subject to one form or place or time. We can be present at one place only at one time. We also have only one form. But the Lord is not bound by all these parameters. He is present in all matter, pervading in and out and so can not be bound by a single form. The Lord is Sri Kaarvanatthullan [ஸ்ரீ கார்வானத்துள்ளான்].
We are now in Pavalavannam in Kanchipuram itself. Alwar says in his pasuram that he has been searching for Sri Pavalavanna. Are You beneath the ocean or up high on mountains ? Pavalam means coral or pravalam [प्रावलम] in Sanskrit. Does it mean that the Lord is in coral color, which is red? But, just now we saw that He was having sky hue? Yes, the Lord exhibits different colors in different yugs. In Kruta yug, He appears white. In Treta yug, He shows red color. In Dwapara yug, He is seen in dark blue color. In Kali yug, He is seen in black color. Here, the Lord appears as in Treta yug. He is in siiting pose, facing West. Pravala vimanam. Near this sannidhi is the sannidhi of Sri Pacchai Vannar..Parameswara means leader of all leaders. Supreme Leader, with none above Him. This is a cave temple wth Three tiers. The Lord is Sri Paramapada Nathan, in sitting pose in one tier, standing pose in another tier and in reclining pose in the Third tier. Sri Thayar is Sri Vaikunthavalli Thayar. In the ground tier He is seated; in the next tier, He is Sri Ranganatha, reclining. Sage Bharadwaja had a son. He was fostered by the Lord Himself and when the Pallava King had no child, this son was given to him and later this son became Parameswara Pallava and did lots of service to the Lord. The Lord and the sculptures here are attractive.
maccittaḥ sarvadurgāṇi matprasādat tariṣyasi
atha cet tvam ahaṃkārān na śroṣyasi vinaṅkṣyasi

Macchitta = [if] mind was involved in Me [Sri Krishna] [while doing the karma], tarisyasi = cross over, sarvadurgani = all impediments or obstacles. Obstacles are those which involve us in samsaram. Matprasadat = by My [Sri Krishna’s] blessings.Atha cet = otherwise [neglecting His advice], tvam = you [Arjuna], ahankaran = with ego [of false belief that the self knew what was good or not], na srosyasi = not heeding [to the advice of the Lord], vinanksyasi = [you will] perish.

..chitham yen edathil vaithaal-yella thadaikalum thandu hiraay..thurkam-thadaikal..avan anugrahathaal.namathu kariyathai avan pannuhiraan.. appadi ellamal namathu ahankarathaal-nallathu theeyathu yethu naamey mudivu yeduthu kondu..nashdam adaivom atma nasam adaiyum azikka mudiyaathu samsarathil adai pattu eruppom..positive and negative erandaiyum sollukiraan..nam edam sakthi ellai virothi palam perumal sakthimaan moontraiyum serthu parthal avan vazi padi nadanthu nanmai adaivom..

Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloham 18-58..Offering one’s mind and heart in total surrendered unto the Supreme Lord along with all actions all worldly obstacles and impediments shall be overcome by His grace. But if one acts contrary to these unequivocal instructions choosing to abide with erroneous ideas of knowing what is better then the Vedic scriptures and instead disregard the instructions that the Supreme Lord is giving. Then one will be assured of certain failure for verily there is no one superior to Lord Krishna amongst all the infinite myriad of created beings nor is there any other creator other then He.

..sloham 18-59..and 18-60..pandava thootha perumal thiru padaham..amarntha 25 adi vuyaram veetru eruntha rukmini sadyabamai yudan sevai arulala perumal embarumanar sannithi kovil manavala maa muni ..nila thingal thundam..kulirntha anugraha parvai ner oruvar ella valli thayar..thiru pudkuzi..ramaney..jadayu pushkarani..poretru nayanar.vijaya ragava perumal vijaya kodi vimanam keel kuthirai.. yadava prakasar..thiru nintra voor nithila thothu..samuthra rajan yennai petra thayar..baktha vadsala perumal varuna pushkarani.. thiru evvull..veesharanyam..sali gothra maha rishi..unnavu padaithaar athithi.. ethu ull..kanaka valli thayar veera ragava perumal..vijaya kodi vimana. vaithya veera ragava perumal..thiru valli kenni..partha sarathy venkada krishnan. kairavalli pushkarani..sumathi raja..sangam mattum yenthi moola moorthy.. ambu pozinthu thiru muha mandalam..thelliya singam yennai aaludaiya appan..aazi thottaanai.. ramar..ramanujaraha paratha sarathy vanthu arulinaar..

Thiru padaham-The Lord Sri Parthasarathy, earlier acted as Pandava Dhoota [messenger of Pandavas]. In Tiru Patakam, the Lord is Sri Pandava Dhoota. The Lord is gracing as a 25 feet idol, in sitting pose! The Lord is facing East and is accompanied by Sri Rukmini and Sri Satyabhama. Bhadra Vimanam. The Lord appeared as Sri Pandava Dhoota to King Janamejaya, here. Here, there is a separate sannidhi for Swami Arulala Perumala Jeer, a disciple of Swami Ramanuja. Nearby is the sannidhi of Vishadavak Sikhamani Swami Manavala Mamunigal..Thiru nla thingal thundam-This is inside Ekambareshwara temple. Like the moon reducing the heat of ambience, the Lord Sri Nilathingal Thundatthan [ஸ்ரீ நிலாத் திங்கள் துண்டத்தான்], reduces our heat in samsaram. Sri Thayar is Sri Neduruvamillavalli. He is on the banks of Chandra Pushkarini…Thiru pud kuzi-The Lord here is Sri Vijaya Raghava Perumal and graces with Sri Maragathavalli Thayar. According to sthala purana, the Lord is Sri Rama. Pul [புள்] – bird, kuzhi [குழி] – pit. Jatayu bird fought with Ravana to rescue Sri Sita and lost its life. Sri Rama performed the last rites for the bird. A pit was dug and the body of the bird was placed in a pyre in the pit. Thus, this place came to be known as Tiru Putkuzhi. Jatayu Pushkarini. A bath in this, removes all diseases. The Lord is also called Sri Poretru Nayanar [ஸ்ரீ போரேற்று நாயனார்] and Sri Samara Pungava [ஸ்ரீ ஸமர புங்கவன்]. Vijayakoti vimanam. In this place Swami Ramanuja, in his young age, learnt from Swami Yadavaprakasa. Here there is a mechanical horse called Keel Kudirai [கீல்குதிரை], which rocks when activated..Thiru nintra voor-It is said that Sri Thayar, annoyed with Samudra Raja and Adisesha, came to this place. Samudra Raja’s request to bring Her back was in futile. When Samudra Raja requested the Lord, He asked him to go and again request and He would try to pacify Her! Samudra Raja came again and prayed to Sri Thayar as ‘My Mother [என்னைப் பெற்ற தாயே!]’ and requested Her to pardon him. Therefore, Sri Thayar is known as Sri Ennai Petra Thayar [ஸ்ரீ என்னைப் பெற்ற தாயார்]. Because the Lord helped His Bhakta, He is called Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal. Varuna Pushkarini…Tiruvallur is the mutilated form of Tiru Evvul oor. Evvul [எவ்வுள்], which room?, the Lord asked sage Salihotra, to lie down. It is known as Veekshaaranyam and the pushkarini is Hruthapanasini [ஹ்ருதாபநாசினி]. Sage Salihotra was performing pooja with sali, a type of grain. Daily he used to perform pooja and after feeding guests only, he would eat. To test his devotion, the Lord came in the guise of an atiti or guest. After eating, the Lord asked the sage to show the room, where he could take rest. Thus, the Lord is called Sri Evvul Kidandhan [ஸ்ரீ எவ்வுள் கிடந்தான்]. Sri Veera Raghava Perumal is gracing with Sri Kanakavalli Thayar. Thousands of devotees come here on Amavasya, and add jaggery [வெல்லம் गूड] in the pushkarini. In Sanskrit, the Lord is called Sri Kimgruhesa. Vijayakoti vimanam. The Lord is in Bujanga Sayanam. Swami Vedanta Deska has composed a stotram on the Lord, Who is known as Vaidya [Doctor] Veera Raghava!..This is a prominent Kshetram within Chennai city. Sri Pandava Dhoota appears as Sri Parthasarathy here. Kairavini pushkarini. There was a King Sumati. He once prayed Sri Venkatesa of Tirumala, to appear to hm with Two hands as Sri Parthasarathy. Therefore, the Lord appeared as Sri Venkata Krishna on the shores of Kairavini pushkarini. Sri Moolavar has only conch and no discus! Sri Utsavar is Sri Parthasarathy Perumal, appears with Four arms. One could notice the countless scars on His face, caused by the arrows of Bheeshma! Swami Ramanuja’s father came here and prayed for a child and it is believed that Sri Parthasarathy Himself was born as Swami Ramnuja. That is why Swami Ramanuja could render such a wonderful commentary ‘Gita Bhashyam‘ on Gita.

..ahangaram adainthavanaay-sandai poda matteyn yentraal-entha uruthy.poy aanathu nirkkathu..unathu eyalbu sandai seyya thoondum..athu yenna ealbu.. vidai adutha slohathil..un vasathil ella vidilum..karma vinai shadriyan..athu vittu pohaathu.. keli pannuvarkall adutha shanam sandai seyvaan..seythu vantha karmavil vasa pattu ..mohathaal sandai poda viruppam ella vidilum sandai poda pohiraay.. makkal koo kuralai porukamal ..naan sonna padi seyvathal mosham adaivaay..

yad ahaṃkāram āśritya na yotsya iti manyase
mithyaiṣa vyavasāyas te prakṛtis tvāṃ niyokṣyati ..

Yad ahankaram asritya = by involving in ego or pride. That is, by deciding on one’s own, discarding advice of the Lord. Na yotsya = not to fight, te = your [Arjuna’s], vyavasaya = determination, mithya = will be false, prakrti = [because, your – Arjuna’s] nature, tvam niyoksyati = would induce you [Arjuna, to fight]…

svabhāvajena kaunteya nibaddhaḥ svena karmaṇā
kartuṃ necchasi yan mohāt kariṣyasy avaśopi tat

Svabhavajena = natural born, svena karmana = the duties [he is] accustomed to [in all previous births], nibaddha = bound [by them], kartum necchasi = [even if he] decided the action [of not fighting], yan mohat = [by Arjuna’s] delusions or wrong concepts [that fighting would not get Moksham], karisyasi = [Arjuna would still] fight, tat = that [war], avasopi = wthout control or involuntarily [by him], because of his nature or swabhavam.

Ramanuja’s Commentary for sloham 18-59..Lord Krishna in a chastising mood reinforces the theme that if out of ahankara or egoism the delusion of ignoring His instructions is entertained and assumption of independence is embraced and one decides to artificially oppose their own natural path disregarding His mandate to the contrary. Such independent resolve will end in disappointment due to the reality that the predominant guna or mode of material nature will compel one to act in spite of all resistance. The mode itself will coerce one to acquiescence beyond their control.