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There are a host of Vaishnava web sites which have published a great wealth of information on
Srivaishnava Mantras.

Tirumantra1 is the temple of Bliss, Carama Slokam3 (BG18.66) the temple of flowers and
Dvaya2 the temple of duty. --Yamunacharya.

Srivaishnava Mantras are passed down as secret to the deserving disciple by the Vaishnava
Acharya during initiation. The disciple offers his surrender at Naaraayana's feet and the revered
line of Acharya-Gurus. The disciple lives and maintains a sattvic life in accordance with
Vaishnava tenets.
These three secrets reveal the absolute status of Naaraayana and Sri, and relative status of
Jivatma; His JagatkAranatva (Primary Cause of Creation); His AudhAratva, being the
supporter of the Universe; Paramatma's ownership of Jivatma; Unity in Bimodality, Sri's
inseparability from Naaraayana; His pervasion in beings and universe; Naarayana being
the Hypostasis or Basis for all Chetanams and Achetanams; Naaraayana's Supremacy as
Sarvesvara; Sesha's dependence and servitude to bimodal Seshi; Sesha's renunciation;
Removal of all obstacles in the service of the Lord; Sri's mediation on behalf of
Chetanams; His Feet as the Means (Upayam) to attain the Lord; Atma Samarpanam
(dedication of self) by the Jivatma to Paramaatma as Prapannan; simple means to attain
Him without the need for cumbersome Yogas (Sarva Dharman); forgiveness of sins;
Exclusive surrender to Naaraayana only as precondition to Naaraayana's Grace;
VAtsalyam by the Lord; Paramatman's feet as the Object and Goal of Prapatti and
Surrender; Removal of all impediments to Moksa; Total Surrender as the guarantor of
relief from grief.
Initiation of Ramanuja into Mantraratna (Dvayamantra) by a Sudra, Mahapurna.
Sriman Nryana charaau saranam prapady
Srimath Nryanya nama:
Page 13, Ramanuja's Teachings in His Own Words by Yamunacharya.
Ramanuja begged Mahapurna (a Sudra by birth) to accept him as his disciple and teach him all
that was good for the soul. Mahapurna obliged, initiated Ramanuja as his disciple with
Mantraratna and ordained him to become the successor to Yamuna-Alavandar. He taught him
Dvayamantra, which explained the dual nature of God as father and mother. Ramanuja took
Mahapurna home, kept him there as his guest for six months, sat at his feet and learnt from
him all that was to be known about Sri Vaishnava secrets and doctrines.
Page 17 ibid
Ramanuja came to see his guru Sri Mahapurna at his residence at Srirangam. In an attitude of
veneration and humility he prostrated before his Guru and begged him to pardon for the
insult offered by his wife. Puma said he never knew that there was anything to pardon.
Ramanuja wanted to learn all about the Dvaya mantra (Mantra Ratna). Mahapurna imparted
to Ramanuja the essentials of religion of Vaiavism viz., there is but one God. He is all
merciful and is therefore our way. He is all-knowing and Almighty. The soul's end and aim is
therefore eternal loving service at his holy feet. With these words Mahapnrna directed him to
Gosthipurna for further teaching.
Page 19-20: ibid
Initiation of Ramanuja into Tirumantra (= Mula Mantra = Om Namo Narayana) by
Gothispurna
Ramanuja after 18 frustrating rejections was initiated into Tirumantra by Goshthipurna
(Tirukkottiyr Nambi) with the caveat not to reveal it to 'vulgar people'. Ramanuja in his
compassion for humanity ascended to the top of Gopuram (tower) and announced it to all the
assembled 'vulgar people' as characterized by Goshthipurna .
The eight-syllabled mantra of which the first word is Om, the second is Nama and the
third Nryay (Om Namo Nryay) is a pledge that man takes at his initiation
into Sri Vaisnavism that henceforward he would live only for Nryaa and not for
himself. The Lord (Bhagavn) and those who belong to God (the bhgavatas) become
the objects of his devotion and service. --Ramanuja, page 50 ibid.
Ramanuja says, "May I submit that it is but little sacrifice for one sinner to make, inasmuch as it
brings salvation to many. Moreover all the merits of that wholesale salvation goes to you
(Goshthipurna ), because of the holy secret, having been learnt from your great self. These
reasons emboldened me to infringe thy holy command. It was compassion for mankind that
rendered me blind to thy injunctions. I ask forgiveness." Do with me, holy Sire, what thou wilt."
Gosthispurna was struck dumb at this reasoning. And his own heart moved. "O, that this idea
never entered my crippled heart," said he excitedly. "My heart, which would not ere (before)
this be moved with love for all mankind. Strange I never felt the all-embracing love of
Ramanuja.' Thus vehemently venting forth the new and strange emotions striving in his breast,
Purna rushed forward and embracing Ramanuja continued :-"Holy son, thou art mine, My own
indeed art thou. Thy name shall henceforth be Emberumnr. The creed that I gave thee was
hitherto known as the creed of the high Vedanta. But 'henceforth it shall be known to the
world' as the creed of Emberumnr. Not only that which thou hast already heard from me
shall thou hear from me. Secrets there are yet." So went on Purna, in the exuberance of his
strangely awakened love for Ramanuja. Ramanuja stretched himself before his Guru, rose and
left for Srirangam with his "Staff and Pennant".
Ramanuja initiates his disciples into Carama Slokam: page 20-21 ibid
Ramanuja initiated Kuresa and Dasarathi into the final teaching (Carama sloka of the Gita),
Ramanuja said to each of them "let every trace in thee cease of the three-fold egotism, which
troubles mankind, that of talent, wealth and ancestry."
In the midst of many assembled disciples Ramanuja said : 'Do you see'? Dasarathi is now a
changed person. If he had any notion of self-esteem before, it has disappeared now. What a
transformation? Rise, Dasarathi: Thou art now qualified to hear high lessons of the spirit. I will
reveal them at once." So saying, he communicated to him the essence of the Gita teachings, and
exclaimed joyously, "Aye, Dssarathi, now indeed I may claim as my own, my staff and
pennant". (Ramanuja called his disciples Kuresa and Dasarathi his pennants.)



Narayana taught Tirumantram or Moola Mantram ( ) to Sage Nara. Vishnu
revealed and taught Dvayam or Mantra Ratnam ( / ) to
Mahalakshmi. Krishna Bhagavan uttered the Charama Slokam ( to Arjuna
on the battlefield of Kurushetra.
carama-culkam , n. . Verse which teaches the means of attaining final bliss.
Man's ultimate Goal is Moksa or liberation. To reach Moksa, Swami Desikan (1268-1369 CE)
advocated Artha Panchakam ( five Truths, principles or doctrines: Para
SvarUpam
1
, Sva svarUpam
2
, Virodhi Svarupam
3
, UpAya SvarUpam
4
, Purushartha SvarUpam
5

( 1, 2, 3, 4,
5 Swami Desikan dedicates these verses to Lord Varadaraja Perumal of Kanchi, the
temple town near the present-day Chennai.


1) Para Svarupam refers to Bhagavan.
2) Sva Svarupam refers to the Jivatma, the embodied soul roiling in the sea of Samsara and who
experiences and enjoys Bhagavan.
3) Virodhi Svarupam refers to the obstacles encountered by the aspirant to attain the feet of
Bhagavan and Moksa.
4) Upaya Svarupam refers to the means (ways, paths) available for observation by the
Mumukshu. The ways are mainly Prapatti
Yogam and or Bhakti Yogam.
5) Purushartha Svarupam refers to the fruit of Bhagavat Anubhavam experienced by observation
of Upayams.




The pure, the inextinguishable flame, limitless, incomparable Nectar
Pure qualities, sports weapons, .......
Amalan aviyAtha-sudar aLavillaa-AarAmudham
amala uru guNangaL aNi aayudhangal adiyavarkaL
amala azhiyAtha nahar azhinthu yezhum kaavudan yellAm
Kamalayudan arasALum Karigiri mERk-KaavalanaE

Tirumantram:
Om namo Narayanaya.
Om namo Nryaya
Dvayam:
"Sriman nArAyana CharaNau SaraNam PrapadyE,
SrimatE nArAyanAya Nama:"
Sriman Nryana charaau saranam prapady
Srimath Nryanya nama:
As there are two sentences it is called Dvayam. This is a tantrika mantra. Hence all can recite it,
without any restriction. This mantra helps to do Sarangathi to Lakshmi Narayana. Sri
Ramanujas Sararnagathy Gadya is an elaborate explanation of Dvayam. Though there are eight
words; while reciting, it will be six words only. In consideration of its deep meaning and non-
restriction, this mantra is considered unique and is termed "Mantra Ratna"--jewel amongst
mantras. For reciting it, there are no restrictions of any kind viz. place, time, person, sex, etc.
Sarama Sloka: Bhagavadgita Verse 18.66

-
sarvadharmn parityajya mm eka araa vraja
aha tv sarvappebhyo mokyayiymi m uca 18.66
sarva-dharmn1 parityajya2 mm3 ekam4 araam vraja5
aham6 tvm7 sarva-ppebhya8 mokyayiymi9 ma10 uca11 18.66

parityajya2 = abandoning; sarva-dharmn1 = all duties; araam vraja5 = take refuge;
mm3 = in Me; ekam4 = only/alone . aham6 = I; mokyayiymi9 = shall deliver; tv7 =
you; sarva-ppebhya8 = from all sins. ma10 = do not; uca11 = worry.18.66

18.66: Abandoning all duties, surrender unto Me only. I shall deliver you from all sins.
Do not lament.
This is what Sri Krishna told Arjuna and hence called Sarama sloka (meaning as a last resort
Verse). Sri Krishna himself has suggested that Sararnagathy is the easiest and best approach to
Moksha. Charama sloka brings out the fruits of Saranagati.
Charama Sloka is the divine command to perform Saranagati; Dvaya Mantra is for chanting any
time anywhere for performing Prapatti. Tirumantra is the condensed Essence of the preceding
two Mantras.
Pranavam (Om) is the base upon which Namo Narayana finds expansion. Dvayam expands on
Tirumantram. Charama Slokam expands on Dvayam. Self is explained in Tirumantram. Once
Self is understood one can go to Dvayam that explains the means. Charama Slokam explains the
goal. This is the order in which the three Mantrams are learnt and recited. The three Mantrams
encompass the self, the means and the goal.



Om namo Nryaya
Om Namo Naaraayanaaya
Om
1
Na
2
mo
3
Naa
4
raa
5
ya
6
naa
7
ya
8

The first and the most important is called Ashtakshara. This consists of 8 syllables and is in the
form of three words. The first word is a single syllable Om. The second word is Namaha. The
third word is Narayanaya. So, the ashtakshara is OM NAMO NARAYANAYA. This means
"Salutation to Narayana". We will discuss the deeper meaning.
The following explanation is drawn from Desikan (1268-1369 CE). Sri Vaishnavas use
ManipravAla Tamil, a fusion of Sanskrit and Tamil. They can speak in Manipravala Tamil from
A to Z so much so only the person brought up in Vaishnava environment can understand them.
Wherever possible I use common terms with bracketed Manipravala Tamil or vice versa.
Example: Cit = Chit = (in Manipravala) ChEtanam.
Mantram is that which protects. man = to think, meditate. Tra = to protect or liberate.
Meditation on Mantra protects and liberates the aspirant.
Tirumantram:
Om Namo Naaraayanaaya
Om = AUM. AUM written on paper looks like the dextrorotatory (
conch of Lord
Vishnu. Here A stands for Narayana; U for Sri; and M for Chetanams (sentient intelligent
beings). AUM integrates all three.
The Sanskrit Alphabet A is the truncated form of the verb 'Ava' meaning 'to protect'. Thus the
protector is Vishnu or Naaraayana. U is for Lakshmi or Sri, the Consort of Vishnu. M stands for
Jivatma or the embodied soul or Chetanam, the sentient intelligent being. Jivatma M is of the
image of Knowledge, sentient, intelligent and yet atomic. In the phenomenal world, knowledge
contracts and expands depending upon his merits and demerits. Upon release, Knowledge is
Ananda or Bliss. Narayana is the hypostasis, The Essential Indispensable Supporting Element or
Basis (
) of all that exists. Sri (His Consort) is His constant companion. We are called by
the technical term Cetanams or Chetanams (
), and form His body (Sarira =
).
The first letter A means Protection offered by Narayana and thus He is the Creator of all and
Sarva Raksakan (
), the universal protector. Akaram demands that we meditate on
the Protector of all. Akaram = letter A. The protection that He offers is dependent on the nature
and quality of the recipient soul in terms of spiritual maturity and attainment. For Samsaris
(
= we the people, the unliberated), he provides food, shelter and protection from enemies.
Mumukshus receive liberation from the bonds of Samsara and attain Paramapadam (Vaishnava
Heaven, Vaikuntam). Bhagavan guarantees that the Muktas and Nityasuris do not suffer any
interruption from rendering their service to Him and prevents them from falling out of
Paramapadam. The 4th case Adimai (
) to the Lord (Seshi =
= Master)
remains hidden in AkAram.
Samsari = = he or she who leads worldly life subject to death and rebirth
Mumukshus = = the one who is eager for salvation and attained renunciation.
Mukta= = Perfected soul. Nityasuri= ( permanent resident of Vaikuntam
or Paramapadam.
Bhagavan in connection with Sri protects us. Bhagavan and Sri are integral and inseparable duo.
One without the other is inconceivable. Sun and its radiance are inseparable and so are Bhagavan
and Sri and thus we are the servitors of Bhagavan and Sri.
Here is what Nammazvar says about Sri as being one with Bhagavan.
Nalayira Divya Prabhandam (NDP) Verse 3559 (Thiruvaimozi 6.10.10)





False knowledge and ignorance have cast us in the sea of Samsara (worldly life) because we
believe that we are our own master. (The common saying that I am my own man is a false
statement in Sri Vaishnavism. No one except Sriman Narayana qualifies to claim that
medallion.) That is false knowledge and ignorance. We fail to recognize that Bhagavan is Sesi
(Master) and we are Sesa (servitor). Claim of independence from the Lord is Ahamkaram and
Mamakaram. (Ego and self-conceit =
).
Everyday we talk about crossing the sea of Samsara for the express,
intense and ultimate purpose of Moksa. What is Samsara?
Here is the definition of Samsara in the words of Candidasa in Jaiva Dharma by
ThAkura, page 173-174.
The jiva is an eternal servant of Krsna, but he forgets this and takes on a material body. Influenced by the
qualities of material nature, he derives happiness and distress from material objects. For the privilege of
enjoying the fruits of his material activities, he must wear a garland of birth, old age, and death.
The jiva sometimes takes birth in a high position and sometimes in a low position, and he is led
into innumerable circumstances by his repeated change of identity. Hunger and thirst spur him to action in
a body that may perish at any instant. He is bereft of the necessities of this world, and is cast into
unlimited varieties of suffering. Many diseases and ailments appear, which torment his body. In his home,
he quarrels with his wife and children, and sometimes he goes to the extent of committing suicide. His
greed to accumulate wealth drives him to commit many sins. He is punished by the government, insulted
by others, and thus he suffers untold bodily afflictions.
He is constantly aggrieved by separation from family members, loss of wealth, theft by robbers,
and countless other causes of suffering. When a person becomes old, his relatives do not take care of him,
and this causes him great distress. His withered body is ravaged by mucus, rheumatism and a barrage of
other pains, and is simply a source of misery. After death, he enters another womb and suffers intolerable
pain. Yet despite all this, as long as the body remains, his discrimination is overpowered by lust, anger,
greed, illusion, pride, and envy. This is samsara.
The Sentient Soul is different from Isvara and from 24 Tattvas (Prakrti, Mahan, Ahankaram, 10
Indriyas, mind, 5 Tanmatras and 5 Bhutas. Jiva is deluded into thinking that soul's own form is
body, an aggregate of 5 great elements and the organs. It is worthwhile to remember that the soul
is Jnana Svarupam (the form of spiritual knowledge), its attribute is Jnana and its form is
subservient to the Lord and Sri (Divya Tampati = Divine wedded Couple =
to
obtain salvation. The sentient soul is Makaram (the M in AUM) and atomic in nature and size.
Once the Chetanam understands the meaning of Pranavam (AUM), all false knowledge falls by
the wayside and one realizes that the Atma is not Sariram (body) but knowledge and is Sesa of
Bhagavan dependent on the Lord for liberation. This will take him to Vaikuntam.
Alvar explores the dependent and servile nature of Chetanam or Jivatman in relation to
Paramatman by everyday analogy. These verses are from Divyaprabhandam.
Mother and Child
(688)
Husband and
Wife (689)
Raja and Praja
(690)
Doctor and
Patient (691)
Ship and lone
bird (692)
Sun and Lotus
(693)
Nimbus Cloud
and Tender
Sprouts (694)
Ocean and River
(695)
The Rich and the
Riches (696)
Paramatma and
Jivatma (697)
Verse 688. Kulasekarar
Angry Mother and crying child = God and His devotee




O AmmAn of Vittuvakkodu (O God) surrounded by fragrant flower groves. If it is not for Your
feet for the relief of my miseries, there is no other refuge. Though an angry mother rejects her
child, the child counting on the compassion of his mother cries for her grace (solace); I am in a
similar position with you.
Loyalty of the wife to her husband = loyalty of devotee to Bhagavan.
689:
:












Doctor and Patient










































Om Namo Naaraayanaaya
One should realize that nothing belongs to you and everything belongs to Him including you
(Chit) and the Achit. He owns us lock, stock and barrel. This is reflected by the word Nama in
the Mantra. Nama = (Na + Ma) = (No +Yes). No, you don't own anything; Yes, He owns
everything. Nama =
Bowing, salutation, obeisance, reverence;

Om Namo Naaraayanaaya
Narayana = Nara + Ayanam.
The word Nara (Na + Ra) means no destruction and indicates eternality. Ayanam is the abode,
refuge, the means, the goal, the fruit, the hypostasis of the Naarams (embodied souls). It also
means that Chit and Achit (Sentient and insentient or Chetanams and Achetanams) are the
objects of His pervasion. He is the universal Pervader. He is Isvara, Antaratman, Antaryami,
Antarvarti and Paramatman (
The Lord, Inner Soul, Inner Guide, Inner Dweller, Supreme Soul).
Antaryami = Suksma Vasudeva. He exists as a subtle form in the spiritual heart of all beings.
Upon physical death, Antaryami guides the soul through Murdhanya Nadi (Susumna Nadi) out
of the physical body and takes the soul to Paramapadam.
He is the abode of Chit and Achit.
You have the right and obligation to perform Purushartam (
The embodied souls have forgotten to
perform their obligation and chose to pursue sense pleasures so much so they accumulate Karma
and roil in the sea of Samsara. Desikan advises to immerse oneself in Bhagavath Kaimkaryam
(devoted service to the Lord) to obtain Moksam.
pururttam pururtha. Objectives worthy of human pursuit, four in number, viz.,
tarumam, aruttam, kmam, mcam;

What is meant by Achit. It is Matter as depicted in the flowchart.

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"Sriman nArAyana CharaNau SaraNam PrapadyE,
SrimatE nArAyanAya Nama:"
Sriman Nryana charaau saranam prapady
Srimath Nryanya nama:
SrIman nArAyaNa charaNau = Sri Lakshmi, the auspicious Narayana- His divine feet
SaraNam = take refuge (His feet are the refuge of Chetanams (souls) and the means for
liberation.
prapadyE = fall at His feet (We accept His feet as the refuge.), prostrate
SrImatE = Lakshmi (and) Lakshmi of the form mercy, and mediator between Narayana and the
Chetanams
nArAyaNAya = Narayana, the supporter and maintainer. aya = wishing an impeccable service.
nama: = not mine. This destroys the attitude of "I am the doer, enjoyer, knower and the only
devotee."
Dvaya Mantra has two lines and a total of six words. It condenses a ten-point reference as
follows:
1. Goddess Lakshmi is the mediator between the Jiva and the Lord
2. They are the divine couple, always together. (Divya Tampati = Divine wedded Couple =

3. The Lord is of auspicious nature.
4. His form is divine.
5. His feet are the means of liberation from the world of Samsara.
6. We accept His feet as the means of liberation.
7. Lakshmi and Narayana are our goal.
8. His control and power are inimitable, absolute an irrevocable.
9. We worship Him.
10. We destroy the inimical stance of "I and Mine," the enemies of our soul.
Dvayam Mantra can be recited by any one at any time. There are ten meanings with ten Padams
or words. This write-up is based on Sadagopan.org, Dhvya Churukku (
) and other
sources.
The Ten words are Sri, Sriman, Naaraayana, Charana, Sarana, Pra and Padh,
Prapadhye, Sriman Naaraayana, the 4th case, and Nama.
Dva in Sanskrit and Duo in Latin mean two and are cognate words. This Mantra comes directly
from Bhagavan in response to the request made by Sri (
) to ease the burden of the Jivas
(embodied beings).
(Piratti =

Lady,
mistress; Goddess .
Lord, king, chief, master; .
God;
. ).


The first part of the Mantram explains the Means (

What is SAdhana: SAdhana is Jnana
1
, Sravana
2
, Manana
3
, NidhidhyAsana
4
, UpAsana
5

(Spiritual Knowledge
1
, Study of Sacred Texts
2
, Contemplation
3
, Meditation
4
,
Worship
5
), which are the UpAya or means to attain Moksa. This is also known as Bhakti
Yoga. Prapatti is the easier alternative to Bhakti Yoga, entails complete surrender to God
and is suitable for those who do not possess the ability or eligibility to perform Bhakti
Yoga.
Commentators say that Nammalvar recommends Bhakti Yoga and or Prapatti for the
spiritual aspirants as the means to attain Moksa. He adopted Prapatti as the means to
attain the feet of Lord of Tiruvenkatam Hills.
Sriman Naaraayana Charanau is the means. This invokes Bhagavan's divine feet for protection
(Rakshanam = Protection)
Saranam Prapadye is the Fruit. Here the embodied soul surrenders at the feet of the Lord; thus
the burden of protection falls at the feet of the Lord, who is the Saranagatha Vathsalan (
capable of Great Love = The God who offers Great Love to the
Surrenderer). The responsibility now is in the hands of the Lord to free the devotee from the
shackles of Metempsychosis and offer him salvation. One should remember that reaching the
Feet of Bhagavan is the Fruit by itself.

Swami Desikan characterizes Dhvaya Mantram as the dawn after the KaaLa Raathri (



He who accepts God as his sole refuge) should do Atma
Samarpanam (





The six meanings of "Sri" Sound
man Naaraayana Charanau, Saranam Prapadye
Here is a comparative interpretation of the meaning of Sri.







man Naaraayana Charanau, Saranam Prapadye








The meaning of Charana
man Naaraayana Charanau, Saranam Prapadye
Charanau =
).
4)


Human beings do not have the privilege to worship the first four forms (Para,
Vyuha, Vibhava and and Antaryami forms. Archa form (Image form) is the
centerpiece of Vaishnava worship. Saranagati/Prapatti is performed to the Archa
form. Since Bhagavan is a pervader, He pervades and abides in the icon once
Pranaprathista (Infusion of life) is performed.




































Vyuha
Pradyumna
Sankarsana
Vasudeva
Aniruddha
Attributes


Jnna (Wisdom)




Aisvarya
(Auspiciousness)
Aisvarya
(Auspiciousness)


Sakti

Sakti
(Energy/Power)


Bala

Bala (Strength)




Virya (Valor)
Virya



Tejas (Splendor) Tejas
Color
The Rays of the
Sun
Red
White
Dark
Color of
Raiment
Red
Blue
Yellow
White
Weapons in four
hands
Bow, Arrows,
Conch, and
abhaya mudra
Plough, Pestle,
Conch, and
Abhaya mudra
Discus and
Mace, Conch,
and Abhaya
mudra
Sword, club,
Conch, and
Abhaya mudra
Special weapons Bow and arrows Plough and
pestle
Discus and mace Sword and club
Alternate
configuration
Right upper: M
Right lower:C
Left upper:L
Left lower:D
Right upper: L
Right lower: C
Left upper: D
Left lower: M
Right upper: D
Right lower: C
Left upper: L
Left lower: M
Right upper: D
Right lower: L
Left upper: M
Left lower: C
Banner, Emblem Makara
(crocodile)
Tala (palm tree) Garuda (Eagle)
Mrga (deer)


man Naaraayana Charanau, Saranam Prapadye













(PR) PAdYE VERB: PREFIX: "PRA"
man Naaraayana Charanau, Saranam Prapadye





The meaning of the word 'Sriman Naaraayana' Uttara PAkam (

man Naaraayana Charanau, Saranam Prapadye
rimathe naaraayanaaya namah.


The 4th case linked with Naaraayana sabdam or sound or word.
Generally Prarabdha Karmic fruit comes in three flavors: Adhibautika, Adiyatmika, and
Adhidaivika (Exogenous,
Adhibhautica Karma brings fruits from external agents such as heat, cold, rain, storm, thunder,
earthquake, floods, pestilence, tsunamis and other natural disasters.
The souls after death go to the world of Vishnu, Brahma, or Indra, live among gods and enjoy
bliss, eating fruits of good deeds. Once this pleasant sojourn in heaven is over, it is time to eat
the bitter fruits of evil deeds; the soul is taken to Yama, the god of death, who dispenses
appropriate fruits for the sins. The suffering involves incineration, dipping in hot oils and other
unspeakable hellish experiences. Once the fruits are eaten in heaven and hell, the soul returns to
earth to expiate the remaining karma.
Adhiatmika Karma brings fruits from one's own body by way of disease, suffering, misery, old
age and others.

Adhidaivika karmic fruit originates from God and determines the heredity, ancestry, and
environment of the eater of the fruit. The birth may be of high, average or low status with its
fruits; the souls after departure may enter heaven or hell for pleasure or pain. Vedas pronounce
the word of God. The violator goes to hell and suffers; the complier goes to heaven and enjoys
bliss. The Lord dispenses fruits according the merit or demerit of one's karma; that is the will of
God. Suffering in hell abolishes sins.

Nama: the meaning of the Sabdam, Sound or Word. Uttara PAkam (

man Naaraayana Charanau, Saranam Prapadye
rimathe naaraayanaaya namah.





Ahamkaram and Mamakaram. (Ego and self-conceit =
).




















Meaning of Sri Sabdham found in the Poorva BhAgam of Dhvaya
Manthram
2)
= "SErtthiyin mannuthal" = the meaning of "MAdhuph" section of
"SrImath".


5)

10)
the meaning of the nama sabdam.
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Charama Sloka: Charama Slokam

18.66
Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam araa vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m uca
Charamasloka Churrukku

Meaning of the Charamslokam by Vedanta Desikan in a short form
The remaining ten Paasurams interpret the following words respectively :
(1) Sarva-dharmn parityajya
(2) mm
(3) ekam
(4) araa
(5) vraja
(6) Aham
(7) tv
(8) sarva-ppebhyo
(9) mokayiymi
(10) m uca
The Full meaning of Charama Slokam




(1) Sarva-dharmn parityajya
Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam araa vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m uca
1st meaning of Sarva-dharmn parityajya
Sarva-dharmn parityajya
rpay =
).
3rd meaning of Sarva-dharmn parityajya:










tma-nikepa



6th meaning of



Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm2 ekam aranam vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m ucah




2







u






















Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam aranam vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m ucah































tma-nikepa is the primary
Angi or component; The 5 Angas are






























Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam aranam vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m ucah




=



































mm ekam aranam vraja = Take Refuge in Me only.
Lord Oppiliappan in Tiruvinnagaram, a form of Lord Vishnu has the above Inscription on
the palm of His Right Lower Arm.
The Oppiliappan Koil (Tiruvinagaram) is located at Thiru Nageswaram near Kumbakonam in the Thanjavur
district of Tamil Nadu.
The Lord in this temple bears the charama slOkam in His right hand palm as
"maam Ekam Saranam vraja" and offers abayahastham. Hence this is also known as
the "paripooraNa chranaagathi" offering kshethram.
Lord Oppilappan, the main deity, blesses one and all, with His "Panchaavataram" or five
forms,viz. Hema (Ponnappan), Muktha (Mutthappan), Mani (Maniappan), Vyoma Pureesan
(ViNNagarappan) and Matpathi (Ennappan).

The Meaning of AHAM
Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam aranam vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m ucah








AHAM is the Supreme 'I' of Bhagavan, who condescended to offer refuge at his Feet to the
Prapannans who surrendered at His feet with Mahavisvasam (Great Loyalty and Faith)
and thus would be led into Moksam.
Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam aranam vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m ucah
The meaning of Moksaisyami
Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam aranam vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m ucah

Sarva-dharmn parityajya mm ekam aranam vraja
Aham tv sarva-ppebhyo mokayiymi m ucah
Varadaraja Perumal of Kanchi has the 'Maa Sucha' engraved on His palm.
Here is the staircase to Paramapadam. As you see, the liberated soul has to dip into river
and lake for purification before it comes before Narayana. This is the Empyreal Highway
to Vaikuntam.

About the author:
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the end of 1998. He immersed himself in study of Hinduism in depth. He has sufficient knowledge and
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arjuna uvca: sanysasya mahbho tattvam icchmi veditum
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arjuna uvca: sannysasya1 mahbho2 tattvam3 icchmi4 veditum5
tygasya6 ca7 hkea9 pthak9 kei-nidana10 18.1
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