avathārikai (Introduction)
In this pāsuram, the Āzhvār contemplates the inconceivable glories of Emperumān. He marvels at the Lord's dual nature: on one hand, Sriman Nārāyaṇa stands as the supreme and solitary causative factor for the entire cosmos, engaging in the cosmic acts of creation, sustenance, and dissolution. Yet, in an act of profound mercy, He also