![]() He divided the Divya-prabandhams into four parts: Mudalayiram, Periya Thirumozhi, lyarpa and Thiruvaymozhi. The works of the azhwars were collected, codified and consolidated by Sriman Nathamuni in the 9th Century CE. Nammazhwar’s most important insights into the nature of reality, and the relationship between the divine and the human became foundation stones for the later Srivaishnava community. What is required from the aspirant is constant remembrance and supreme faith in God’s grace. Prapatti only reiterates the filial bond which exists between aspirant and the God, whose grace is there for all, like a mother’s selfless love for her child. In Thiruvaimozhi, Nammazhwar sings about his full awareness of the bond existing between him and the Supreme Lord, who is the father of all creations, and does not expect anything except unconditional love from the aspirant. These verses form the preliminary foundation of prapatti literature and theology.Īs Nammazhwar, the foremost of the twelve azhwars says in the Thiruvaymozhi: “You are the Lord of all the three worlds, and at Your divine feet, this vassal squarely takes refuge, with no other hold.” ![]() Their songs of rapture were outpourings of intoxicated divine love, and are collectively known as the Nalyira Divya-prabandham or the ‘four thousand verses of divine composition’. ![]() The word Azhwar refers to those who were immersed deeply in love of God. ![]()
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