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CH. XII. ramAnuja. installed. 79
lllessed Feet, ^ -which Ramauuja received in humility as the
greatest honor and blessing conferred on a mortal ; and stood
transfixed with the thought that from that day on-vvards he had
become one whose life was to be solely dedicated to the service
of God.
As he was thus ruminating, Lord Ranga ( = Periya PerumS,!,
or Lord stationary resting on Serpent Sesha) spoke thus :
" All the riches of our Kingdom here and of Our Upper Regions,
are given to thee, and to thy followers. The title TJ(jayavar ' is
conferred on thee. Take charge of Our household here, of which
We appoint thee guardian and trustee, and manage all its aflairs
wisely." RS,manuja :— received the mandate humbly and turning
to Maha-purna said " What blessings belong not to those who
have trusted Acharyas like you, Sire ? To mj- spiritual connection
with you, is due the extraordinary favour Loi-d Ranga
has bestowed upon me this day." Puma said :
" noble pupil
of mine, the prophecy of St. Nammazhvar, to which we were
keenly looking forward, has tliis day come to pass. The prophecy
is that contained in his verse :
" Men, learn that Kali
will soon come to an end" ^ ; and this is with reference to
yourself. Pray then enter on j-our holy duties without further
thought." R&manuja obeyed, and assumed charge of hia^
exalted position. Taking his seat in the Hall called the Periya
Tirumandapam, he instituted searching enquii-ies as to whether
the weights and measures used in the Sri-bhaiKJ.dra (stores)
were correct ; whether the flower '-service, sandal-paste
service, food "-service, light '-service, and all such services
were all duly done ; whether the Temple-servants were carefully
selected and cared for ; whether the public works ° of the
Shrine's noble structures were duly attended to ;
whether the
flower gardens ° attached to the Temple were properly tended
and conserved ; and whether the land " and other properties
' Called the Satha-Gopa.
= Literally " He who has got," raeauing " He who has been given the
Kingdom of God, as his property."
» Tiru-vdy-Mozhi. V. 2. ' Tiru-vilakku.
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Tirumalai.
" Tiru-madil-tirnppani.
' Ssittu-p-padi.
" Tiru-v-ananda-vanam.
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Amudu-padi.
'" Tiru-vilaiyattu-cchimai.