Questions tagged [sri-vaishnava]
A sect of Vaishnavas (Vishnu-worshippers) founded by Nathamuni and popularized by Ramanujacharya, based on the teachings of the Alwars and tracing its origins to the goddess Lakshmi (Sri).
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Explain Guru Parampara of Ramanandacharya
Explain Guru Parampara of Sri Ramanandacharya ? Right from beginning.
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Difference between Sorgam (heaven) & Trishanku Sorgam (Heaven) - Anusham Star
I've heard from one experience that one Mahaperiyava - The Great Sage of Kanchi saying that his highness's birth Star (Anusham) is special because it is not found in Trishanku sorgam.
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Diksha Mantras in Ramanandi Sampradaya
In Sri Sampradaya three mantras are given during diksha(Ashtakshari, Dvaya and Charam). Are three mantras also given in Ramanandi Sampradaya?
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Why in Ramayana, Rama is referred as Raghuvamsha?
In Ramayana, there are many Kings before Lord Rama.
But yet, while referring in certain places, why only it is said as Raghu-vamsha and Ishvaku clan?
Why Raghu and Ishvaku are referred, leaving the ...
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Are there any good references about ShruthaKeerthi in Ramayana?
I'd like to know any good references about ShrutaKeerthi in Ramayana.
Also, Is it a good name to name a child as Shrutakeerthi?
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Does the our karma influence the gender of the child that we might have? Does the gender indicate something about our karma?
Let me try to convey my question better.
Keeping the gender-based Hindu stereotypes aside, usually, in normal Hindu tradition, after marriage, it is the girl who moves to the boy's side and lives with ...
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Etymology of Thaligai and Samayal
In Srivaishnava Sampradaya, the cooking of food is called "Thaligai" and in Smarta Sampradaya, it is called as "Samayal".
Can someone please tell me the etymology of the two words, ...
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Correct way of performing lamp aarti
I've heard the following ways of performing Lamp aarti:
offer four circles to the lotus feet, two circles to the navel, and three circles to the Lord’s face; then offer seven circles to the Lord’s ...
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While eating among devotees
While eating food among devotees, what is the permission word to ask the elder, when we finish and get up before they complete eating?
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Why do we give betel leaves and nut?
Like, when we give money or cloth to some relatives, as per tradition or customs,
people say to provide it with betel leaves and nuts. It is along with some fruit (usually banana)
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Meaning of Varavave Munaye namah
I've seen in many places, "Srimathe Varavara Munayeh Nama:" along with "Srimate Ramanujayah Nama:"
Can someone tell the meaning of "Srimathe Varavara Munaye Nama:" and ...
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Importance of Rama Nama
We all know that the Lord has 1000s of names.
But only the name, "Rama" stands out.
If we chant, "Rama" once, it is equal to chanting the 1000 names of Lord Vishnu.
My question is, ...
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Who are the first relatives whom we have to inform for any function
I've heard that, if we are going to start any function we have to inform our 7 relatives (boys and girls side relatives included) to get their blessing first.
Can someone tell me who are those first 7 ...
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25th Oct being Surya grahanam & amavashya...one needs to do both separately or together & correct timing
Namaskaram to All!
Today (25th Oct'22) being a surya grahanam + Amavasya... Does one need to do both Tharpanam separately as per time indicated by seniors or together as one instance with specific ...
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Where is it written that Thirumalisai Alwar knows the Vedas?
This question says that Thirumalisai Alwar (who is a non-dvija) knows the Vedas and even assisted some Brahmins in picking up where they left off in the Vedic recitation.
My question is, where is this ...
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Learn the meaning of some Terms in Srivaishnava Sampradaya 2
I've been conversing with a few people in the Sri Vaishnaava Sampradaya. Often they use the below terms. I'd like to understand the meaning of it and whether they are tamil or sanskrit words.
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Do you know any Vaishnava Kundalini Yoga Guru?
Namaste,
I am searching for a Vaishnava Guru who teaches Kundalini Yoga. Most Gurus, (With Due respect) I know teach either Advaita or Shaivism/Shaktism or a combination of both. But I am searching ...
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What are the types of Bhakti-Yoga?
I wanted to know what types of Bhakti-Yoga are, and the appropriate one for me to follow and worship Sriman Narayana, as I love him very much.
Jaya Bhagavan
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Regarding Pitru rituals
Recently one of my close relatives passed away.
So, there are some rituals being done in the name of "Maasiyam and Oonam"
I am not sure what are those rituals and why it is being done?
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Meaning of Uchimuhurdhal
I've heard this word many time -"Uchimuhurdhal"
I'm not sure whether I am spelling it right?
But I have heard this word , which might probably mean, "Elders doing uchimuhurdhal on young ...
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Few questions regarding the meaning of functions
Can someone tell me what are the meaning of the two below functions?
Rudra Ekadesi.
Udaga Shanthi
Naandhi
Can someone tell me what are the purpose of these functions?
Why and when should it be done.
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Learn the meaning of some Terms in Srivaishnava Sampradaya
I've been conversing with a few people in the Sri Vaishnaava Sampradaya. Often they use the below terms. I'd like to understand the meaning of it and whether they are tamil or sanskrit words.
Perumal ...
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What is the meaning of U.Ve. in letters or invitations?
I've read (or actually seen) a lot of places where a person's name (or an acharyas name) starts with the initials U.Ve.?
I have researched but unable to figure out the meaning of U.Ve.?
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Slokas to be recited at the end of SriVaishnava Thiruvarradanam
I have heard set of verses from each vedha, Ramayana slokas, Gita slokas being recited at the end of SriVaishnava thiruvaaraadhanam. These are only selected slokas or verses and not full text of the ...
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What is Saatarumarai and why is it done?
I've heard this term called Saatarumarai. But don't know anything on when, where and why it's done. Can someone please tell me
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After marriage, why does the ladies have to follow the man's customs?
This is a general query for which I just want to understand the fundamental reason why after the marriage of a man and a woman (as per Hindu traditions - More specifically Brahmin traditions), the ...
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What are the Puranic verses which say Tapta Mudra Dharana should be done?
This question asks what are the puranic verses that advise against Tapta Mudra Dharana.
I want to ask, what are the Puranic verses which say Tapta Mudra Dharana should be done?
Please answer with the ...
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Should Vaishnavas live off fruits only?
From the Ahara Niyamam of Sri Vaishnava acharya Vedanta Deshikan:
Prohibited foods:
Products (grains, pulses etc.) not offered to God after the harvest
Prohibited dairy products:
Milk of cow that ...
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Are "Smarta" (स्मार्त) and "Srivaishnavite" mutually exclusive now?
At least in Tamil Nadu, "smarta" is a synonym for "Iyer" - who subscribe to Advaita as a philosophy and do not explicitly reject ANY Hindu deity.
Did Tamil Vaishnavites (Iyengars) ...
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What were the nmes of Kidambi Aachan( Pranathirthaharam)'s parents? Was Kidambi Aachans father part of the brahmin group carrying water to temple
I am told that a group of orthodox brahmins settled down near Kanchipuram to do kainkaryam at the Yatoktakari temple. They did this by collecting water (ambi) from the Vegavathi river in earthen pots (...
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how do Srivaishnavites elaborate on the Shariri-Sharira relationship between God and humans?
Brahman = Vishnu in what follows.
From what I understand, Srivaishnavites do not agree that we are all Brahman - but Brahman is our in-dweller and we are Brahman's body.
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meaning of Srivaishnavite term "Pasuram"
Srivaishnavites refer to devotional or mystic poems in their tradition as "pasurams".
Is "pasuram" only applied to verses from Divyaprabandham ?
Is it a Tamil or Sanskrit word and ...
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Sects that offer proofs of which deities are NOT Brahman
Most sects cite scripture that says that their deity is Brahman. As far as I know, they do not offer elaborate refutations of scriptural claims regarding other deities.
But Srivaishnavites not only ...
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Which all sects have the concept of Śaraṇāgati and/or Prapatti or any equivalent?
Śaraṇāgati (शरणागति) and Prapatti (प्रपत्ति) - nyāsa vidyā, are two/three such practises to attain Moksha with least possible effort, which I have encountered in reference to Śrī-Vaiṣṇavism or the ...
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What is the essential difference between Śaraṇāgati (शरणागति) and Prapatti (प्रपत्ति)?
Sanskrit Kosha dictionary gives:-
Śaraṇāgati (शरणागति): surrender
Prapatti (प्रपत्ति): Pious resignation or devotion.
Shri Shailacarya (18th century) uses the words interchangeably in Chapter 18 ...
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References to the 5 kinds of moksha in the Vedas and commentaries explaining the verses as such
From this, the Subala Upanishad quoted here and the Virodhaparihara, mentioned here, ALL three, the technical meaning of Kaivalya I understand is one of the 4 purusharthas which involves meditating on ...
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Which Varna and sects are allowed to wear tripundra?
the agnivesya grihsutra suggests that only Kshatriyas,vaishayas, and shudras are allowed to wear a tripundra(1.18). Some Vaishnavas use it to say that a brahmin shouldn't be allowed to wear a ...
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Is catur vyuha mentioned in puranas?
Is catur vyuha of Vishnu mentioned in puranas and Mahabharata?
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Are there any Vaishnava commentaries on Vedas available?
I am looking for english translation of Vaishnava commentaries on Vedas (Samhita) if any are available. Any sampradaya be it Sri Vaishnava or Madhavaite or Gaudiya or any other is ok. In general,I ...
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What is the position of the supreme deity's spouse in different Vaishnavite sects?
Lakshmi,Sita and spouses of Krishna. What is their position according to Srivaishnavites,Gaudiyas et al? Are they also supreme or are they subservient to the supreme deity?
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Is there any Vaishnava commentary on Manu-Smriti?
I have seen few commentaries (and even fewer translations in English) of the Manu Samhita.
But I can't find any done by a Vaishnava (no regards to the sampradaya).
Thus I'm wondering is it because ...
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How has the killing of Shambuka been described by the Sri Vaishnava tradition and what reason/justification, if any, has been given for the same
As per this site, Kulasekara Azhwar indicates the incident of Shri Rama killing Shambuka in verse 749 in the 10th dashakam of Perumal Tirumozhi of the Muthalayiram of the Nalayira Divya Prabandham. ...
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Is there a reference for the pasurams sung during the jeeyar sevai at Tirupati?
Every morning, there is a special darshan at Tirupati for the jeeyar (head) of a traditional mutt at Tirumala. Other Srivaishnavite brahmins too may be permitted to accompany the jeeyar to serve as ...
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What is the beginning of anadi karma?
It is said that we are in samsara due to anadi karma.
If anadi karma has an end, i.e. moksha, that means that is has to have a beginning too.
What was the first incident that put jiva in samsara? What ...
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From where can I get Mrtyunjaya Tantra / Mrtyu-Sanjaya Tantra book?
Pranam! I am looking for above mentioned book named as Mrtyunjaya Tantra which is mentioned by Srila Jiva Goswami in his Krishna Sandarba and also mentioned by many scholars somewhere. It is one of ...
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How does God decide who becomes a nityasuri?
If God is fair and square, why are we baddhatmas(Those jivas that are temporarily bound by karma), while some atmas get to become nityasuris(These are the members of the Divine Ministering Assembly )....
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What's the Sri Vaishnava stand on non vegetarianism?
What is the stand of Sri Vaishnava parampara/sampradaya on non vegetarianism? Would like to know from a traditional and scriptural perspective, from a traditional Sri Vaishnava.
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How the followers of different Vaishnava sampradayas consider the stories of Vishnu tricking Tulasi and Vrinda?
How do Vaishnavas explain these stories of Vishnu tricking Vrinda and Tulasi. I am not asking how the act is justified, rather the beliefs of Vaishnavas regarding these stories(ie whether they ...
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Interpretation of a verse from Bhagavatha purana
In the first skanda, third chapter of Bhagavatha has the sloka
एते चांशकला: पुंस: कृष्णस्तु भगवान् स्वयम् ।
इन्द्रारिव्याकुलं लोकं मृडयन्ति युगे युगे ॥
ISKCON followers interpret this as below.
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The philosophical school to which Yadava Prakasha belonged
Is there any authentic history of Yadava Prakasha? Was he really an Advaitin? There is the popular belief that he was a Svabhavika Bhedabheda Vaadin. His views are said to be examined by the Sri ...
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