Monday, December 16, 2024

AVS

 The Śrībhaṣyakāra Avayava Viśeṣa Ślokam is a devotional verse dedicated to the great Vedāntic philosopher Śrī Rāmānuja, often referred to as Śrībhaṣyakāra because of his commentary on the Brahma Sūtras, the Śrībhāṣya. This verse poetically describes the attributes of Śrī Rāmānuja and his divine form. Below is the slokam and its meaning:

Śloka:

Mūrdhnā bhāti divākarasya kiraṇair muktāphalair nirmitaṁ

kesaiḥ kāñcana-varṇatāmṛta-mayair lāvaṇya-pīyūṣadam।

pārśve pārijatodbhavaḥ pratimahaḥ śobhā-bharaiḥ saṁyutaṁ

yat tac chṛībhāṣyakārasya mahatāṁ vandyam vapus taṁ bhaje॥

Meaning:

1. Mūrdhnā bhāti divākarasya kiraṇair muktāphalair nirmitaṁ

The head of Śrībhaṣyakāra shines brilliantly like the radiant sun, adorned with pearls that enhance its divine charm.

2. Kesaiḥ kāñcana-varṇatāmṛta-mayair lāvaṇya-pīyūṣadam

His golden-colored hair radiates a nectar-like beauty, offering the essence of supreme grace.

3. Pārśve pārijatodbhavaḥ pratimahaḥ śobhā-bharaiḥ saṁyutaṁ

By his side, the splendor of divine virtues blooms like a celestial Pārijāta tree, filling the surroundings with unparalleled beauty.

4. Yat tac chṛībhāṣyakārasya mahatāṁ vandyam vapus taṁ bhaje

I bow to that venerable divine form of Śrībhaṣyakāra, which is worthy of reverence by the great.

This śloka is a poetic tribute to the unparalleled greatness of Śrī Rāmānuja, whose divine form and spiritual accomplishments are exalted in this verse. It captures his divinity, physical beauty, and the impact of his teachings.


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