நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (422days) Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi (4 of 108)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(422 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

5th March 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. We are going to learn about Bhagavath Ramanuja's greatness, divine qualities, His reverence for Acharyas' as well as their works and contributions, His respects for Azhwars and their Arulichyals through Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi composed by Koil Peria Nambi ( Thiruvarangaththamudhanar)


To know about Peria Koil Nambi (Amudhanar) please visit http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2016/03/peria-koil-nambi-thiruvarangaththamudha.html


Let us dwell on the Fourth Pasuram of Ramanuja Nootrandhdhi.


Amuthanar says that no harm can come to him as he has been made to worship the lotus feet of Lord Sriman Narayana by the blessings of Bhagavath Ramanuja, who also made his life maeningful and worthwhile by getting rid of his sinful past karma. Amuthanar says that Bhagavath Ramanuja also gave blessings by letting his thiruvadi to rest on his head. Amuthanar pays tribute to Bhagavath Ramanuja for having written the Sri Bashyam.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (421 days) Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi (5 of 108)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(421 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

6th March 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. We are going to learn about Bhagavath Ramanuja's greatness, divine qualities, His reverence for Acharyas' as well as their works and contributions, His respects for Azhwars and their Arulichyals through Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi composed by Koil Peria Nambi ( Thiruvarangaththamudhanar)



To know about Peria Koil Nambi (Amudhanar) please visit http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2016/03/peria-koil-nambi-thiruvarangaththamudha.html



Let us dwell on the Fifth Pasuram of Ramanuja Nootrandhdhi.

Amudhanar is not sure how others would accept this prabhandham.  Amudhanar says the composed this prabhandham out of his deep love for  Jagathacharya and was not expecting anyhing in return.  Amudhanar declares that Bhagavath Ramanuja is his priceless possession  and considers Him as worthy gift and wealth. Those who have understood Bhagavath Ramanuja’s greatness and auspicious qualities would ignore any shortcomings in his pasurams. Those who are ignorant of Bhagavath Ramanuja’s greatness may find fault with his pasurams. Amudhanar Says that even these criticisms would be taken as adding lusture to Bhagavath Ramanuja’s greatness.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (423 days) Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi (3 of 108)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(423 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

4th March 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. We are going to learn about Bhagavath Ramanuja's greatness, divine qualities, His reverence for Acharyas' as well as their works and contributions, His respects for Azhwars and their Arulichyals through Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi composed by Koil Peria Nambi ( Thiruvarangaththamudhanar)


To know about Peria Koil Nambi (Amudhanar) please visit http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2016/03/peria-koil-nambi-thiruvarangaththamudha.html


Let us dwell on the third Pasuram of Ramanuja Nootrandhdhi.

Amudhanar is grateful to his mind for bringing him closer to the devotees of Bhagavath Ramanuja such as Koorththazhwan after cutting off ties with men of demonical qualities and evil thoughts. Amudhanar pays tribute to Bhagavath Ramanuja as possessing unmatched noble qualities, right conduct and one who undertakes perpetual religious activities

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (424 days) Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi (2 of 108)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(424 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

3rd March 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. We are going to learn about Bhagavath Ramanuja's greatness, divine qualities, His reverence for Acharyas' as well as their works and contributions, His respects for Azhwars and their Arulichyals through Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi composed by Koil Peria Nambi ( Thiruvarangaththamudhanar)


To know about Peria Koil Nambi (Amudhanar) please visit http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2016/03/peria-koil-nambi-thiruvarangaththamudha.html


Let us dwell on the second Pasuram of Ramanuja Nootrandhdhi.

Thiruvarangaththamudhanar reclls the extreme benovelence  and compassion of Bhagavath Ramanuja in ensuring that Amudhanar avoided the company of those, who forgot to seek the lotus feet of Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam and bleesed on him to dwell on the noble qualities of Bhagavath Ramanuja, one who was incessantly attached to lotus feet of Thirumangai Azhwar

In the first pasuram Amudhanar brought out the closeness of Bhagavath Ramanja to Nammazhwar and his THiruvoimozhi and in this pasuram Amudhanar  talks about attachment of Bhagavath Ramanuja to Thirumangai Azhwar.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (425 days) Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi Thaniangal

Peria Koil Nambi  (Thiruvarangaththamudhanar) 

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Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi Thaniangal 

March 2nd 2016 

Peria Koil Nambi was handling the administration of Srirangam temple. Bhagavat Ramanuja wanted to streamline the operations of the temple as well as administration process. Peria Koil Nambi was a big process hindrance to Bhagavat Ramanuja's plans. Bhagavat Ramanuja was so good in man mangement and devised a scheme to tackle this situation. He asked Koorththazhwan to develop frienship with Peria Koil Nambi and crate a taste and interest in scriptures and Divya Prabhandham. Koorththazhwan undertook the job sincerely and slowly made Peria Koil Nambi to understand  Ramanuja's Mahima and greatness. The plan worked and  Peria Koil Nambi wanted to become a sishya of Bhagavath Ramanuja and he was asked to take Kooraththazhwan as his Guru so that will give a proximity to work with Bhagavth Ramanuja through Kooraththazhwan. Peria Koil Nambi later composed Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi. Bhagavath Ramanuja did not like the initial version and so scrapped it. Bhagavath Ramanuja guided him to re-write the Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi connecting his relationships to Azhwars, Acharya and their works bringing out the respect and reverence he had for all of them. Once it was completed Bhagavath Ramanuja was very happy and gave the Title "Amudhanar" to Peria Koil Nambi and since he was from Thiruvarangam ( Srirangam), he got the new name "Thiruvarangaththamudhanar" Bhagavat Ramanuja gave permission to add "Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi" to Divya Prabhandham, which had 3892 pasurams became 4000 and Came to be known as Nalayira Divya prabhandham. Since the entire  Divya Prabhandham is in Tamil also came to be known as Dravida Veda Sagaram.



Thanians are introduction to the Composer, Prabhandham and subject matter of Prabhandham. Here is summary of four thanians to Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi.

In the first pasuram tributes are paid to the composer  Amudhanar  wwho belongs Moongirkudi lineage. In this thanaian the composer of thanian says by paying respects to the thiruvadi of Amudhanar  ensures that  all sins are wiped out and eanbles to escape from the punishment for sinful  karma from Yama and his messengers


The second pasuram composer advises his mind to dwell on the Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi composed as andhadhi in Kalithurai style,  which pays tribute to the greatness of Bhagavath Ramanuja, who removes the maya surrounding worldly life to those who surrender to him

In this third thanian prayers are offered to Bhagavath Ramanuaja by surrendering to him and requesting him to bless us to chant Ramanuja day and night Nootrandhadhi which details the greatness of Bhagavath Ramanuja and was composed by Amudhanar


The final thanian pays tribute to Amudhanar for having composed Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi also known as Prapanna Gayathri and thanks to Amudhanar every devotee chanting the Prapanna gaythri glorifying Bhagavath Ranmanuja's name

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நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (426 days) Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi (1 of 108)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(426 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

1st March 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. We are going to learn about Bhagavath Ramanuja's greatness, divine qualities, His reverence for Acharyas' as well as their works and contributions, His respects for Azhwars and their Arulichyals through Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi composed by Koil Peria Nambi ( Thiruvarangaththamudhanar)


Peria Koil Nambi was handling the administration of Srirangam temple. Bhagavat Ramanuja wanted to streamline the operations of the temple as well as administration process. Peria Koil Nambi was a big process hindrance to Bhagavat Ramanuja's plans. Bhagavat Ramanuja was so good in man mangement and devised a scheme to tackle this situation. He asked Koorththazhwan to develop friendship with Peria Koil Nambi and create a taste and interest in scriptures and Divya Prabhandham for him.. Koorththazhwan undertook the job sincerely and slowly made Peria Koil Nambi to understand  Ramanuja's Mahima and greatness. The plan worked and  Peria Koil Nambi wanted to become a sishya of Bhagavath Ramanuja and he was asked to take Kooraththazhwan as his Guru so that will give a proximity to work with Bhagavth Ramanuja through Kooraththazhwan. Peria Koil Nambi later composed Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi. Bhagavath Ramanuja did not like the initial version and so scrapped it. Bhagavath Ramanuja guided him to re-write the Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi connecting his relationships to Azhwars, Acharya and their works bringing out the respect and reverence he had for all of them. Once it was completed Bhagavath Ramanuja was very happy and gave the Title "Amudhanar" to Peria Koil Nambi and since he was from Thiruvarangam ( Srirangam), he got the new name "Thiruvarangaththamudhanar" Bhagavat Ramanuja gave permission to add "Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi" to Divya Prabhandham, which had 3892 pasurams became 4000 and Came to be known as Nalayira Divya prabhandham. Since the entire  Divya Prabhandham is in Tamil also came to be known as  Dravida Veda Sagaram.

 Let us begin with first pasuram.



Thiruvarangaththamudhnar  advises his mind to seek the lotus feet of Bhagavath Ramanuja and cahnt His nameto get His blessings and support. Thiruvarangaththamudhnar says Bhagavath Ramanuja benefitted from surrendering at the feet of Nammazhwar, who composedThiruvoimozhi praising the virtues of Lord Sriman Narayana and His consort Mahalakshmi, who came out of her seat on Lotus flower to occupy broad chest of Sriman Narayana. Thiruvarangaththamudhnar says that Bhagavath Ramanuja has blessed many scholarsand pundit well versed in scriptures but they still guidance to overcome the worldly maya.

PS: My knowledge is pretty limited and I am still learning. If anyone finds a mistake please feel free to correct me. I will upadte this posting. Thanks.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (159 days) Parasara Bhattar's account of Ramanuja's visit to Kshetrams

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(159 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

November 23rd 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 Divya Desams, Keshetrams Bhagavatha Ramanuja paid visits to perform kainkaryam and mangalasasanam from Parasara Bhattar.

Parasara Bhattar was the son of Koorththazhwar, who impersonated Ramanuja to save him from the wrath of Chola King and lost his eyes. Parasara Bhattar succeeded Bhagavat Ramanuja to lead the Srivaishnavites after his time, Parasaar Bhattar has composed Sri Ranganatha Stothram and 8th stanza spells out the temples, Kshetrams that Bhagavat Ramanuja visited.

1000 years back, if Ramanuja had the resources of Thrirumangai Azhwar Adalma The horse, time and had no other commitments except Mangalasasanam , Bhagavat Ramanuja also wou;d have visited all 106 Divya Desams, Purana Kshetrams etc.  As Bhagavat Ramanuja had several responsibilities such as streamlining the temple administration, grooming sishya, spreading Visishtaadwaitham, Streamlining the Naithayaanushtanam at different temples, spending time with devotees, creating Nine gems of vedic literature including Sribashyam, he had limited time at his disposal and yet he had covered 16 Kshtrams spread far and wide across the breadth and length of India. 

Attached above video is a preseentation of the temples visited by Bhagavat Ramanuja. Thirunarayanpuram( Melukote) is not 
covered in Parasarar's stothram. Bhagavath Ramanuja spent 12 years in Melukote overseeing the construction, installation and running of the temple. He also visited Delhi to recover the idol "Selva Pillai" from Mogul King and installed it in Melukote.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே (159 days) Parasara Bhattar's account of Ramanuja's visit to Kshetrams

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(159 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

November 23rd 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 Divya Desams, Keshetrams Bhagavatha Ramanuja paid visits to perform kainkaryam and mangalasasanam from Parasara Bhattar.

Parasara Bhattar was the son of Koorththazhwar, who impersonated Ramanuja to save him from the wrath of Chola King and lost his eyes. Parasara Bhattar succeeded Bhagavat Ramanuja to lead the Srivaishnavites after his time, Parasaar Bhattar has composed Sri Ranganatha Stothram and 8th stanza spells out the temples, Kshetrams that Bhagavat Ramanuja visited.

1000 years back, if Ramanuja had the resources of Thrirumangai Azhwar Adalma The horse, time and had no other commitments except Mangalasasanam , Bhagavat Ramanuja also wou;d have visited all 106 Divya Desams, Purana Kshetrams etc.  As Bhagavat Ramanuja had several responsibilities such as streamlining the temple administration, grooming sishya, spreading Visishtaadwaitham, Streamlining the Naithayaanushtanam at different temples, spending time with devotees, creating Nine gems of vedic literature including Sribashyam, he had limited time at his disposal and yet he had covered 16 Kshtrams spread far and wide across the breadth and length of India. 

Attached above video is a preseentation of the temples visited by Bhagavat Ramanuja. Thirunarayanpuram( Melukote) is not 
covered in PParasarar's stothram. Bhagavath Ramanuja spent 12 years in Melukote oversinng the construction, installation and running of the temple. He also visited Delhi to recover the idol "Selva Pillai" from Mogul King and installed it in Melukote.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே Bhagavath Ramanuja's Names and Titles (428 days)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(428 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

28th 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 different names of Bhagavath Ramnuja and the Titles he earned. 


Bhagavath Sri Ramanuja was born in 1017, Pingala, Chithirai and Thiruvadhirai Star and was given the name Ilayazhwar at birth. But he earned so many titles and names in his 120 year life span from many including Nam Perumal.The details are in the form of a song.