DasaAvataram

At the end of Dwapara Yuga and commencement of Kali Yuga, Lord Narayana ordained Alwars to appear in this world. Their Avataras can be considers as a New DasaAvatara. They composed Naalayira Divya Prabhandam in Tamil and spread the Vedanta Sastra.

Prabhandam can be recited by one and all. As they are in Tamil they can understand the meaning as propounded in the Vedas. This is just like the clouds sucking saltish sea water and give good drinking water through Rains.

The New (Abhinava) DasaAvataram is as follows:

1. PoygaimUni Alwar Matsya Avataram
2. Poodoth Alwar Koormma Avataram
3. PeyAlwar Varaha Avataram
4. Tirumazihsai Alwar Nrisimha Avataram
5. Namm Alwar Vamana Avataram
6. Kulashekar Alwar Parasurama Avataram
7. Peri Alwar Sri Rama Avataram
8. Tondaradi Podi Alwar Balarama Avataram
9. Tiruppan Alwar Sri Krishna Avataram
10. Tiru Mangai Alwar Kalki Avataram

This order of Alwars is as found on the verse. Sri Andal’s Name is included in Peri Alwar’s Name. In the subsequent Tamil verse, gratitude is expressed to Madhura Kavi Alwar for showing us the path of approaching an Acharya. An Acharya is essential for our liberation from the bondage of samsara.