Highlights from Nampil̤l̤ai's Vyākhyānam as documented by Vadakkuth Thiruvīdhip Pil̤l̤ai:
Māl: One who is an embodiment of affection towards His devotees. His affection led to favoring Āzhvār to progress to this stage of calling out to Him, originating from Thiruviruththam 1 "poyn ninṛa gyānam".
Ari: One who is capable of eliminating the enemies.