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brd01 SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Santamigu Tamizh Maṛaiyōn, Vēdāntaguru (Concluding episode of Dramiḍopaniṣat Prabhāva Sarvasvam) Svami Desikan makes it clear that the study of Aruliccheyal is fundamental to the understanding of Sanskrit Vedas. Aruliccheyal is not merely an option, only for those who do not study … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Bhattar And Azhvars Swami Parasara Bhattar is a legendary genius in the tradition of Srivaishnavism. His understanding of the tradition is unparallelled and his mastery of the subject is comparable only to Swami Ramanuja himself. This is the reason for Swami … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Azhwar and Azhwan The third hymn of Atimanushastavam also brings out Azhwan’s devotion to Azhwar. “śrīmat-parāṅkuśa-munīndra-manovilāsāt tajjānurāgarasamajjanaṃ añjasā~pya | adyāpyanāratatadutthita-rāgayogaṃ śriraṅgarājacaraṇāmbujam unnayāmaḥ ||” The key portion of this hymn is “śriraṅgarājacaraṇāmbujam unnayāmaḥ” and is directed to the lotus feet of Lord … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Parankusa Payodhi Several episodes were devoted to experience the deep influence of the words of Azhwar in the works of Swami Ramanuja. It was also seen how highly Swami Ramanuja regarded Swami Nammazhwar. Starting with this episode, we will experience in … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Proving the core thesis from Aruliccheyal The Upanishads are composed of different statements which seem to carry different meanings. There are certain statements which seem to convey that there is no difference between the Paramatma (Supreme Soul) and Jivatma (Individual Soul). … Read more
श्रीः श्रीमते शठकोपाय नमः श्रीमते रामानुजाय नमः श्रीमद् वरवरमुनये नमः द्रमिडोपनिषद प्रभाव् सर्वस्वम् << भाग 3 श्री यामुनाचार्य स्वामीजी और श्री आल्वार श्रेष्ठ सन्यासी श्री यामुनाचार्य स्वामीजी श्री नाथमुनी स्वामीजी (जिन्होने दिव्य प्रबंधोंकों का पुनरुज्जीवन किया) के पौत्र हैं। श्री यामुनाचार्य स्वामीजी आलवंदार, यमुनै तुरैवर, और यामुन मुनी नाम से भी जाने जाते हैं। वें … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Learning deeply in Swami Ramanuja’s works It is clear that in order to understand the works of Swami Ramanuja, one has to learn his letters at a very deep level. A superficial reading has been found to be insufficient in revealing … Read more
श्रीः श्रीमते शठकोपाय नमः श्रीमते रामानुजाय नमः श्रीमद् वरवरमुनये नमः द्रमिडोपनिषद प्रभाव् सर्वस्वम् << भाग 2 श्री तैत्तरीय उपनिषद: सहस्रपरमा देवी शतमूला शताङ्कुरा | सर्वं हरतु मे पापं दूर्वा दुस्स्वप्ननाशिनी | | इस श्लोक में दिव्य प्रबंध अथवा द्रमिडोपनिषद के प्रति की हुयी प्रार्थना है। “देवी” शब्द मूल “दिवु” से आता है। दिवु – क्रीडाविजिगीषाव्यवहारद्युतिस्तुतिमोदमदस्वप्नकान्तिगतिषु। … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Azhvar shines through Sribhashya The maṅgaḷaśloka of Sribhashya is not only a psalm unto Lord Srinivasa in the spirit of the hymns of Azhwars but also unto Swami Nammazhvar himself. The same hymn read differently devotes itself to Swami Nammazhvar instead … Read more
SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImadh varavaramunayE nama: Full Series << Previous Continuing from the last episode, we look at other sections of the maṅgalaśloka of Sribhashya being inspired by the words of Azhwars. vinata-vividha-bhūta-vrāta-rakṣaika-dīkṣe What is the literal meaning of this compound word? vinata – submitted vividha – different bhūta – beings/souls … Read more