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Stotras of Vedanta Desika
by Sri D. Ramaswamy Ayyangar
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13. Paramartha Stuti
Lord Vijayaraghava Perumal of Tirupputkuzhi (50th mile from
Madras on the Madras-Bangalore Trunk Road) is celebrated in
this stotra of 10 slokas. This Perumal has been referred to by
Tirumangai Alvar as Poreru (valorous in war). Following
that, Desika addresses the Lord as Rana-pungava and
Aahava-pungava. The name of the kshetra is Tirupputkuzhi
(Sacred bird pit). Jatayu Pushkarani (tank) is next
east of the temple and there is a small shrine for Jatayu on its
eastern bank Slokas 1 and 7 refer to Jatayu, the puL or bird
referred to.
This stotram has been sung for the daily contemplation of
Prapannas as stated in sloka 10. The paramartha or supreme
meaning can be said to have been stated in slokas 6 and
9.
Devanagari Text
14. Sudarsana Ashtakam
This stotra of eight slokas (plus one phalasruti) is in
praise of Sudarsana, the weapon known as chakraayudha held by the
Lord in His right hand. Sudarsana is Hetiraja or king of
weapons. His power to protect those who seek his help, His beauty
of form, His greatness and glory on which all the Devas
rely -- are all sung about in a very attractive metre
(vrittam) called dhriti chandas. The last quarter in each sloka
is the same, like a refrain. Even if our
mind-chariot runs over uneven terrain, we will be protected
by this great wheel (chakra) if we read and recite this stotra in
his praise. (9)
English Translation with Notes -
Devanagari Text
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