(i) ‘Madhava’ is the Lord’s name, most intimately associated with the Mother, Lakṣmī, meaning the ‘Consort of Mā’ and, for this reason, most endearing to Him. Śrī Parāśara Bhaṭṭar tells Goddess Raṅganāyakī, enshrined in Śrīraṅgam, that the Lord is dear to the devotees because of Her association with Him (śloka 51 of Śrī guṇaratnakośam [Guṇaratnakośa])
In aphorism 111
In this third pāsuraṁ of the seventh chapter, having previously exclaimed "mā sadhir idhu peṟṟu" (I have acquired this great glory!), the Āzhvār now mercifully explains the profound reason for this unparalleled grace. He contemplates the singular act that caused Emperumān not only to transform him into a devoted Vaiṣṇava but also to pursue even those souls who are