Nine Relationships With the Lord

Sri:
Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha
Pillai Lokacharyar Thiruvadigale Charanam
Srimath Varavara Munaye Namaha
Srimathe Srivenkata Ramanuja Munaye Namaha

Thirumanthiram, also called the King of Mantras expresses nine relationships we share with the Lord as described by Swamu Pillai Lokacharyar in his "Navavida Sambandam". The nine relationships respectively are:

1. Akaaram signifies Father-Son Relationship (Pita-Putra)
2. "Ava" (Rakshane) daatu signfies Protector-Protected relationship (Rakshya-Rakshaka)
3. Hidden Chaturti Vibakti within the Pranavam signifies Master/Slave relationship (Sesha-Seshi)
4. Ukaaram signifies Husband-Wife relationship (Bhartru-Bhaaryaa)
5. Makaaram signifies Knowledge-Known relationship (Gnaatru-GnEya)
6. Namaha signifies Owner-Owned relationship (Swa:-Swaami)
7. Naara signifies Body-Owner of Body (Aatma) relationship (Shariira-Shariiri)
8. Ayana signifies Basis (Support)-Supported relationship (Adhaara-AdhEya)
9. Aaya signifies Enjoyer-Enjoyed (object of joy) relationship (Bhogktru-Bhogya)

Azhwar Emperumaanar Jeeyar Thiruvadigale Charanam