, a monumental collection of 4,000 Tamil hymns composed by the twelve Azhwars (poet-saints), is considered the bedrock of Sri Vaishnava theology . Often referred to as the Dravida Vedam (Tamil Vedas), these hymns are not merely devotional poems but deep expressions of Bhagavad Anubhavam (divine experience).
The "6000-padi" was the spark that ignited a blazing fire of commentarial activity. A chain of brilliant acharyas over the next few centuries each built upon the work of their predecessors, expanding the scope and depth of the exegesis. nalayira divya prabandham vyakyanam
(The Second Thousand): Composed of further hymns by saints like Tirumangai Alvar. Moondram Ayiram (The Third Thousand): Specifically the 1,102 verses of the Tiruvaymoli by Nammalvar. Nangam Ayiram (The Fourth Thousand): Often includes hymns like the Theological Significance Divya Prabandham - Koyil.org , a monumental collection of 4,000 Tamil hymns