(i) The two types of devotees, referred to here, correspond to Lakṣmaṇa who followed Śrī Rāma into exile and served Him in all ways, and Bharata who was stationed at Nandigrām, in devout contemplation of Śrī Rāma.
(ii) ‘Devotion great’: This refers to the discipline of Bhakti mārga taught by Lord Kṛṣṇa.
In this ninth pāsuram, our revered Āzhvār observes the glorious state of the world and issues a profound exhortation. He proclaims that the earth has now become completely filled with exalted Śrīvaiṣṇavas, those who are exclusively devoted to Bhagavān without any ulterior motives (ananyaprayojanas). Seeing this blessed condition, the Āzhvār instructs us, saying, "This