நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே Kanchi Varadar's Six Words of Wisdom. (429)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(429 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

Let us begin our journey towards 1st May 2017, by recalling his life events, teachings, achievements, glory and hsi contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

Note : Not sure if the Ramanuja Jayanthi is on 30th April 2017 or ist May 2017. Needs to be verified

27th Feb 2016

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When any one wants to know about a guru, he needs to be introduced by someone who had greater understanding about his work, teachings, glory etc. This time we learn about Kanchi Vardarajar's grace and help in clearing Bhagavath Ramanuja's doubts on the principles of Sri Vaishnavism which later helped Bhavath Ramanuaj to establish Visishtadwaitham and spread it. 

One of the  three promises to Alavandar alias Yamunacharya, by Bhagavth Ramanuja was to teach Srivaishanava sampradayam and spread Vaishanvism. After Yamunacharya passed away, Bhagavat Ramanuja spent time reading literature on his own but needed guidance. He approaches Kanchpoornar to request Kanchi Vardar to bless him with required knowledge. Kanchi Perarulalan gave six axioms to Thirukachi Nambi for Bhagavath Ramanuja, which not only cleared Bhagavath Ramanuja's doubts but formed the foundation for Visishtadwaitham spearheaded by Bhagavath Ramanuja.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (432 days) Works of Bhagavat Ramanuja

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(432 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

Let us begin our journey towards 1st May 2017, by recalling his life events, teachings, achievements, glory and hsi contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

Note : Not sure if the Ramanuja Jayanthi is on 30th April 2017 or ist May 2017. Needs to be verified

24th Feb 2016

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When any one wants to know about a guru, he needs to be introduced by someone who had greater understanding abou his work, teachings, glory etc. or by His works. This time we will explore the literary works of Bhagavath Ramanuja.

Bhagavath Ramanuja has created nine gems for the benefit of his followers.

Works of Bhagavath Ramanuja

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களேSri Bashyakara Mangalam (430 days)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(430 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

Let us begin our journey towards 1st May 2017, by recalling his life events, teachings, achievements, glory and hsi contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

Note : Not sure if the Ramanuja Jayanthi is on 30th April 2017 or ist May 2017. Needs to be verified

26th Feb 2016

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When any one wants to know about a guru, he needs to be introduced by someone who had greater understanding abou his work, teachings, glory etc. This time we learn about the guru through Sri Bashyakara Mangalam, a Mangalasasanam to Bhagavath Sri Ramanuja 

This is a Mangalasasanam composed by Sri.Vaadheebhikara Guru hailing the glory of Bhagavath Sri Ramanuja

Sri Vadheebhikar Guru hails Bhagavtha Ramanuja and says
May Auspiciousness surround Bhagavath Sri Ramanuja and describes him as

1. The One Bonded to the Lotus feet of Nammazhwar
2. The Guru for Koorathazhwar
3. The leader of Yathi
4. One reveres all Acharyas starting with Nathamuni
5. One praised by Yathis'
6. One truly Blessed by Sriman Narayana Himself
7. One revered byThirumalai Aandaaan also known as "Maladharar"
8. One Leading Sishya of Revered Yamunacharya
9. One that got six axioms from Lord Varadaraj through Thirukachi Nambi
10. An aredent devotee Of Kanchi Vardaraja and liked by him
11. One getting Thirumanthram, Dwayam and Charmaslokam from Thikoshtiyur Nambi
12. One who got Kuresar, Kurugaipiraan Pillan, Mudaliyaandan as Sishyas
13. One who learnt Ramayanam from Thirumalai Nambi alias Sri Sailapoornar
14. One who had so much affrection and respect for Thirumalai Nambi
15. One who countered and won the arguments of  scholars promoting adwaitham
16. One who composed Sri Bashyam for the benefit of the world
17. One who is always blessed by Sriman Narayana
18. One who commanded Kurgaipiraan Pillan to write commentary for Thiruvaaimozhi
19. One who traveled to Sarada Peedam in Kashmir to get Vedic Scriptures
20. One who won over Jainist and Bhudhist Philosopes through debates
21. One who became acharya to Thirukurungudi Nambi and made him a Vaishanva
22. One who is like father to Lord Samapthkumara of Thirunarayanpuram
23. One who installed Sangu and Chakram and Mahalakhasi on Thirumalai Lord
24. One who took sanyasam in Anathasaras Tank in Kanchi Temple
25. One who is surrendered to Kanachi Varadar
26. One Who was bor to Kesava Soori and Kanthimathi Of Sripreambudur
27. One who is considered asan Avatar of AdhiSesha by learned people
28. One who is embodiment of all good qualities
29. One who protects surrendered to him
30. One who enjoys both Vibhuthi

31. One who is leader of Prapnnas
32. One out of compassion taught Ashtakshara Manthram to all so that they would get Moksham, even though he would earn the wrath of Thikoshtiyur Nambi

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே Four Main Temples (431 )

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(431 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

Let us begin our journey towards 1st May 2017, by recalling his life events, teachings, achievements, glory and hsi contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

Note : Not sure if the Ramanuja Jayanthi is on 30th April 2017 or ist May 2017. Needs to be verified

25th Feb 2016

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When any one wants to know about a guru, he needs to be introduced by someone who had greater understanding about his work, teachings, glory etc. This time we learn about Bhagavath Ramanuja's long term attachments to four main Divya Desams in Tamil Nadu

Sriranga mangala nidhim karuna nivasam 

Sri Venkatadri shikaralaya kalamegam 

Sri Hasthisaila sikarojwala parijatham 

Srisannamami sirasa Yadhusaila deepam

At the end of Sandhya vandanam, the above sloka is chanted to remember and offer prayers to the deities of four Major Temples that Bhagavat Ramanuja was associated with, in many capacities. Each temple and Archavatara deity played a crucial role in the upbringing, shaping the role and life of Bhagavat Ramanuja. 

The four temples and deities are Lord Ranganatha of  Sriranagam, Lord Srinivasa of Thiruvengadam ( Thiruppathi), Lord Varadaraja of Kanchi and and Lord SelvaNarayanan of Thirunarayanapuram(Melkote). These Temples are also called by the names Bhoga Mandapam, Pushpa Mandapam, Thyaga Mandapam ang Gyana Mandapam.  

Thyaga Mandapam

Bhagavat Ramanuja was saved by Lord Varadaraja and was ordained to perform Theertha Kainkaryam. Lord Varadaraja also planted the seeds of Visistadwaitham in Bhagavat Ramanuja by clearing his doubts through his Guru Thiukachi Nambi.  Since Lord Vardaraja on request from Lord Ranganatha released Bhagavat Ramanuja for services at Thiruvarangam. This sacrifice of Lord Varadaraja earned the Kanchi temple the name Thyaga Mandapam.

Pushpa Mandapam

Later Bhagavat Ramanuja visited Thirumala Hills and organized the the daily routines and religious rites at the temple for Lord Srinivasa. He had also deputed his sisya Anandhazhwan to Thirumala to take care of Nandavanam and offer flower decorations to Lord Srinivasa on a daily basis. Hence Thiruvengam came to be known as Pushpa Mandapam.

Bhoga Mandapam

Just as Lord Sriman Narayana enjoys all facilities and luxury in Paramapadam, Lord Ranganatha also thrives in Bhoga at Thiruvarangam listening to Ekantha Veeenai in the early morning. Hence Srirangam temple is known by the name Bhoga Mandapam.

Gyana Mandapam

When Bhagavat Ramanuja had to escape from Chola Kingdom, he chose to settle down in Melkote, Mandya District in Mysore and spread Vaishnavism by inducting King Vishnu Vardan into Srivaishnavam and he took his help to build temples and Mutt.  Bhagavat Ramanuja made sure that Melkote has the pride of place in the Sri Vaishnava Sampradayam and got the name Gyana Mandapam. 

Here is  song on Bhagavat Ramanuja connecting the four Mandapam.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (433 days) Bhagavat Ramanuja's Gurukkal

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(433 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

Let us begin our journey towards 1st May 2017, by recalling his life events, teachings, achievements, glory and hsi contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

Note : Not sure if the Ramanuja Jayanthi is on 30th April 2017 or ist May 2017. Needs to be verified

23rd Feb 2016

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When any one wants to know about a guru, he needs to be introduced by someone who had greater understanding abou his work, teachings, glory etc. This time we learn about the Bhagavath Ramanuja's Gurukkal.

Bhagavth Ramanuja strated his Gurukulam Under Yadava Prakasar. Bhagavth Ramanuja was brilliant and he leant vedic scriptures very fast and he even mastered the maenings. Bhagavth Ramanuja was not able to accept some of the explanations and meanings imparted by the Guru. The difference of opinion between him and the guru grew and Bhagavath Ramanuja became very popular. There was a plot to kill Bhagavth Ramanuja during a trip to Kasi but thanks to help of his cousin and the grace of Lord Vardaraja of Kanchi, Bhagavath Ramauja was saved and was ordained to perform Theertha Kainkaryam for Lord Vardaraja and under the tutelage of Thiukachchi Nambi ( Mahapurnar)

Coming under the fold of great Acharya depends on Purva Punya Palam. Bhagavath Ramanuja had the blessings of Nammazhwar, Nathamuni and Yamunacharya. All the three had a greater role in the fostering of this Jagathacharya. Yamunacharya had selected five Acharya to groom Bhagavath Ramanuja. Why five? The five were hand picked with a specific goal to focus one or two specific topic.  Yamaunacharya had great plans for Bhagavath Ramanuja. Bhagavath Ramanuja never gets to see Yamunacharya live. Yamunacharya's three fingers were folded when Bhagavath Ramanuja came to see the Guru before Anthim Samskar. 

When Bhagavath Ramanuja saw these curled fingers, he was able to grasp the three important tasks the Yamunacharya wanted him to accomplish.The tasks were

• The names of Parasara and Veda Vyasa, should be commemorated on the earth by giving it to a person worthy to bear it.
• Organize to get a commentary written on Tiruvaymozhi

  

• Compose a commentary on Upanishads, Vedanta Sutras and Bhagavad Gita 

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Once Bhagavath Ramanuja promised to fulfill these wishes of Yamunacharya, the three fingers straightened

Bhagavath Ramanuja accomplished these tasks during his life time.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (434 days) Updesa Rathna Malai 27-29

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(434 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

Let us begin our journey towards 1st May 2017, by recalling his life events, teachings, achievements, glory and hsi contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

Note : Not sure if the Ramanuja Jayanthi is on 30th April 2017 or ist May 2017. Needs to be verified

22nd Feb 2016

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When any one wants to know about a guru, he needs to be introduced by someone who had greater understanding abou his work, teachings, glory etc. This time we learn about the guru through Manavala Mamunigal.

1000 years back there was no registration of Births and deaths. The families to used to create horoscopes with the help of renowned astrolgers in the area. Manavala Mamunigal created an authentic birth certificate for Bhagavth Ramanuja through Upadesa Rathna Maalai. Manavala Mamunigal composed Upadesa Ratna Maalai to recognize the Birth star, location and the works of Sri Vaishnava Purvacharyars starting with Lord Ranganatha till Ramanuja. 

In all three pasurams, Manavala Mamunigal pays tributes to the Thiruvathrai Star under which Ramanuja was born.

Here is presentation of three pasurams on Bhagavath Ramanuja from Upadesa Rathnamalai.

http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2014/02/upadesa-rathna-malai-by-manavala-mamuni_8565.html

Masi Maha Magam Feb 27 2021 பிறவி பெருங்கடலிருந்து மீட்க வந்தாயோ

பிறவி பெருங்கடலிருந்து மீட்க வந்தாயோ

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Feb 27th, 2021 is Masi Magam and it is  is significant and

important function in Kumbakonam as it wears a festival and

Religious outlook with millions thronging to take bath Masi

Maga tank, where all waters from all sacred rivers merge

this day.


Adiyen been part of Masi Maga festival in Triplicane decades

ago when Lord Parthasaarthi along with Chaktahazhwar

visits the shores of Bay of Bengal shores near Marina Beach

to bless the nature ( Sea water, Neela vanam and Poorna

Chadran) as well devotees and save them from the cycle of 

birth and death. Just a few lines scribbling for the occasion 

on Lord Parthasarathi.

Here is scribbling for the occasion on Lord parthasarthi

Click the video to listen to audio

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (435 days) Dhati Panchakam

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(435 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

Let us begin our journey towards 1st May 2017, by recalling his life events, teachings, achievements, glory and hsi contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

Note : Not sure if the Ramanuja Jayanthi is on 30th April 2017 or ist May 2017. Needs to be verified

21st Feb 2016

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When any one wants to know about a guru, he needs to be introduced by someone who had greater understanding abou his work, teachings, glory etc. This time we learn about the guru through Dhati Panchakam.

Embar says "முப்புரிநூலொடு முன்கையிலேந்திய

முக்கோல் தன்னழகும்"when he described the physical 

beauty of Bhagavath Ramanuja. Here he is referring to 

Poonool( Yagnopavith) and thridhaNdam. This stothram 

dwells on the role of thridhaNdam 

Dhati means attack with a view to gain victory. Bhagavat Ramanuja led attacks( debates) on many  Philosopies and established the supremacy of Visishtaadwaitham. This Stothram also emphasizes the role of Trithandam  and  the Sacred thread ( Yagnopaveetham in His Thirumeni) carried by             Bhagavat Ramanuja. 

The meaning of this Stothram is found in the link. Please click on the link.

Here is the link to Dhati Panchakam. 

http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2014/01/dhatee-panchakam-composed-by.html