Avatārikai (Prologue)
In the preceding pāśurams, the revered Āzhvār has graciously and extensively expounded upon the fundamental truths of the Supreme Being, Sriman Nārāyaṇa, revealing for the edification of all souls His essential nature (svarūpa), His divine form (divya-maṅgala-vigraha), His limitless auspicious qualities (kalyāṇa-guṇas), and His unparalleled