Sri: SrimatE Gopaladesika MahadesikAya Namaha, Dear Sriman Srinath, Thanks a lot for your kind note. It is only the matchless greatness of Padhuka Devi and the unsurpassed genius of Swami Desikan, which make the postings enjoyable to Bhagavatas. In one succinct verse, Swami Desikan refers to several important Shruti passages: Lord Narayana's abode is glorified in the Vedas as "Tamasa: parAkE" and "Tamasa: ParasthAth", which refer to the fact that Srivaikuntam is bereft of Tamas. However, Swami NammAzhwar provides a blissful characterization of Sri Vaikuntam as being replete with shuddha satvam in Tiruvaimozhi. Similarly, the Taittriya Upanishad declares "YathO vAchO nivarthanthE aprApya manasA saha" (meaning: Words cannot adequately describe the Lord's greatness. The mind cannot fully comprehend the vast expanse of His greatness). However Swami NammAzhwar eloquently discusses the Lord's greatness in 1102 verses of Tiruvaimozhi, which contain the essence of Sama Vedam. In particular, Swami NammAzhwar beautifully summarizes the Gayathri Saman salutation "PurushA:.." in his formal SharaNagati at the Lotus Feet of the Lord of Seven Hills through the famous "Ahala illEn..." Pasuram. At this point it may be asked how is it that Swami NammAzhwar could discern that which even the Vedam failed to adequately comprehend? Swami Desikan forcefully answers this by noting that Swami NammAzhwar is a Nithyasoori. Furthermore, he is none other than the Padhukas, which are never separated from Lord Narayana's lotus feet. Therefore, he was privy to the most intimate and intricate detail concerning Lord Narayana. Consequently, Swami NammAzhwar prevails where the Vedam stops short. Namo Narayana, SriMuralidhara Dasan
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