நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (141 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(141 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

11th Dec 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 the 18 trips that Bhagavath Ramanuja undertook ensuring the welfare of devotees 

Bhagavat Sri Ramanuja walked 18 times from Srirangam to Thirukkoshtiyoor to learn Thirumandhiram from Ghosti Purana. Each trip Sri Ramanuja learnt a lesson. The attached presentation shows what he learnt during 18 trips.  While Sri Ramanuja was already past all those requirements, he wanted to obey and please his guru. This is more an object to all Srivaishnavas what they need to give up to make their Saranagathi work.

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (143 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

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

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 74 Simhasanapathis' installed by Him to preserve and spread Sri Vaishanavism and to carry on the spiritual and relgious practices set up by him.

Ramanuja and 74 Simhasanapathis

Please click on the link below to see the video

https://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2014/01/ramanuja-and-74-simhasanapathis.html

List of Simhasanapathis

 Sottai Nambi s/o aaLavandhaar, His son ennaacchaan, his son piLLaiappan.

2. Pundareekar s/o periya Nambi

3. TheRkAazhvaan s/o thirukottiyoor Nambi

4. Sundhara tholudaiyaan s/o thirumalaiyaandaan

5. Ramaanujam s/o peria thirumalai Nambi and his son thirumalai Nambi

6. KooraththAazhvaan,/battar/sriraama pillai

7. Mudhaliyaandaan/kandhaadai aandaan

8. Naduvil Aazhvaan

9. Komadaththu Aazhvaan

10. Thiruk kovaloor Aazhvaan

11. Thirumogoor Aazhvaan

12. Pillaipillai Aazhvaan

13. Nadaadhoor Aazhvaan

14. Engal Aazhvaan

15. Anantha Azhvaan

16. Milag Aazhvaan

17. Neyyund Aazhvaan

18. Settaloor Siriyaazhvaan

19. Vedhaanthiy Aazhvaan

20. Koyil Aazhvaan

21. Ukkal Aazhvaan

22. Arana Puraththu Aazhvaan

23. Embaar

24. Kidaambi Aachchaan

25. kaniyanoor Siriyaachchaan

26. Eechchambaadi Aachchaan

27. Kongil Aachchaan

28. Eechchambaadi Jeeyar

29. Thirumalai Nallaan

30. Sattampalli Jeeyar

31. Thiruvellarai Jeeyar

32. Aatkonda Villi Jeeyar

33. Thirunagari Pillaan

34. Kaaraanci Somajiyaar

35. Alankaara Vengadavar

36. Nambi Karundhevar

37. Siruppulli Dhevaraaja Battar

38. Pilli Urandhai Udaiyaar

39. Thiruk Kurugai Piraan Pillaan

40. periya kOvil vaLLalaar

41. thiru kaNNapuraththu araiyar

42. aasoorip perumaaL

43. munip perumaaL

44. ammangip perumaaL

45. maaruthip periyaandaan

46. matronRillaa maaruthicciRiyaandaan

47. SOmaasiyaandaan

48. Jeeyar aandaan

49. eeSvar aandaan

50. eeyuNNi piLLai aandaan

51. periyaandaan

52. siRiyaandaan

53. kuRinchiyoor siRiyaandaan

54. ammangi yaandaan

55. aaLavandhaar aandaan

56. AruLaaLap perumaaLemperumaanaar

57. Tondanoor Nambi

58. marudhoor Nambi

59. mazhuvoor Nambi

60. thirukkurungudi Nambi

61. kuravai Nambi

62. Mudumbai Nambi

63. Vaduga Nambi

64. Vangeepuraththu Nambi

65. Sriparaangusa Nambi

66. Ammangi ammaaL

67. Paruththi koLLai ammaaL

68. Ukkalam ammaaL

69. Sottai ammaaL

70. Mudumbai ammaaL

71. Komaandoorp piLLai

72. Komaandoor iLaiyavilli

73. Kkidaambi perumaaL

74. Kattup piLLaan

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (144 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(144 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

8th Dec 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 discuss the association of Bhagavath Ramanuja with four Major  Divya Desams namely Thiruvarangam Temple, Kanchi Varadarajar Temple, Thiruvengamudayan Thiruppathi Thiru Malai Temple and Thirunarayanapuram ( Melkote) Temple through a song. 

The name "Ramanuja" was given by Lord Varadaraja when he took Sanyasa. It is Lord Varadaraja who protected him from the evil designs of his guru Yadhava Prakasa and guided him from somewhere in North India to the out skirts of Kanchipuram and created opportunities to perform seva of bring water from a well for the temple. 

Nam Perumal gave the name Udayavar to Sri. Ramanuja, when Nam Perumal obtained Ramanuja's services for Srirangam temple management from Lord Vardaraja. 

Lord Srinivasa of Thirumalai Hills went one step higher and gave a Sannathi inside the temple, which is very unique. Sri. Ramanuja establishes the supremacy of Lord Srinivasa and decorates the Lord Srinivasa with Conch and Chakra and earns the name "Appanukku Sangaazhi Alittha Perumal". He also establishes a Nandavanam with the help of Anandhazhwan and ensures daily flower service to the Lord  

Lord Thirunarayanan retained Ramanuja's services for 12 years. Ramanuja was instrumental in locating the Moolavar, Lord Thirunarayanan and consecrated the temple laying down detailed processes for nithya Kainkaryams and also winning back the Utsavar Selva Pillai from Delhi Princess.  

Sri. Ramanuja was connected with all these major temples. 

Let us remember his services to these temples.                       
Here is an offering in the form of song. 

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (146 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(146 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

6th Dec 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 hm through Yathiraja Vimsathi composed by Sri Manavala Mamunigal.

Yathiraja vimsathi is a stotra Grantham composed by Sri Manavala Mamunigal on the glories of Bhagavat Sri Ramanuja. Vimsathi indicates it contains 20 verses. Yatiraja Vimasthi, earned the name Yathindra Pravanar for Sri Manavala Mamunigal from his Acharya Sri. Thiruvaaimozhi Pilai. 

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (145 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(145 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

7th Dec 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 hm through Sri Ramanuja Ashtothra Satha Namavali Stothram composed by Srimanthrapoorna 

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (147 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(147 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

5th Dec 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. 

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (148 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(148 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

4th Dec 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 रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (149 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(149 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

3rd Dec 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
Many  Auspiciousness surrounding  Bhagavath Sri Ramanuja and describes his qualites and attributes.

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 रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (150 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(150 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

2nd Dec 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 रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (151 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(151 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

1st Dec 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. 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 நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (152 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(152 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

30th Nov 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 Gurus'.

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 

.

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 रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (153 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(153 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

29th Nov 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 including Bhagavath  Ramanuja. 

In all three pasurams, Manavala Mamunigal pays tributes to the Thiruvathrai Star under which Ramanuja was born. Please Click on the link below to see the video

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

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம் இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये (154 days to celebrate 1000th year of Bhagavat Ramanuja)

நெஞ்சே தினம் நினைப்போம்  

இராமானுசன் நாமங்களே

रामानुजस्य चरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये 

(154 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 his contribution to Srivaishavam and Visishtadwaitham

28th Nov 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 the guru through Dhati Panchakam Stothram

Please click on the following link to see the video.

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