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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Inquiring about the authenticity of Hayagrīva Upanishad
I came across one Hayagrīva Upanishad and researched about it. Many websites seem to offer its translation. (Like this popular Sri Vaishnava site.)
I have never come across any quotation, reference, ...
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Do there (or did there historically) exist Tamil Brahmin communities that are strictly Shaivite (i.e., neither Smarta nor (Sri) Vaishnavite)?
Do/did strictly Shaivite Tamil Brahmin subcastes exist, and if so what is their origin. In the case of such a a Shaivite community that no longer exists, to which groups were they later assimilated to ...
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Birth of Sri Vaishnavism
I want to know when Sri Vaishnavism came into existence, and whether it was before the bhakti movement or after.
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How did Mishra come to South India?
How did Mishra come to South India? In Sri-Vaishnavism, persons are mostly known by Tamil epithets. E.g., Ramanujacharya's disciple, Koorathazhvan's name was Srivatsanka Mishra & yAmunAcArya's ...
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How do Madhwists agree or disagree with Srivaishnavites regarding Sharanagati?
AFAIK Srivaishnavites believe Bhakti alone without Sharanagati will not lead to Moksha.
Do Madhwists agree or disagree with this?
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Why don't Sri Vaishnava acharyas recommend veganism?
According to Sanatana Dharma, store bought milk is considered highly sinful. This is what the Dharma shastra says:
The milk of the cow that has not passed its ten days... as also the milk of the cow ...
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What are the tattvas of different entities (Gods,Devas,humans et al) under Srivaishnavism?
Madhwists have a clearly laid out ranking of entities:
https://madhwafestivals.com/2016/08/27/taratamya/
I think the Srivaishnavite hierarchy is Vishnu, Lakshmi,Nitya Suris and all others.
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Reference for Azhwars in english/ Hindi
The Azhwars are a group of 12 vaishnava saints from Tamizh Nadu, I want to know if there is any group of texts which covers the various aspects of their life. Has any traditional scholar before Shri ...
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Is there a PDF of Vedanta Desika's Divya Charitram?
Is there a PDF of Sri Vedanta Desika's Divya Charitram? (of Dhvitheeya Brahmathanthra Swamy)
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Jayanthi Determination of Gurus
Yesterday (25th April 2023),was Sri Ramanujar Jayanthi (Chithirai Thiruvadhirai) and Sri Sankara Jayanthi (Vaishaka Panchami).
Why is the birth of one Guru based on Star and the other Guru based on ...
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What is the meaning of Vishwaroopa Sevai in Vishnu Temples?
What is the meaning of Vishwaroopa Sevai in Vishnu Temples?
Can someone tell me what is the meaning of this sevai?
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Moolavar and Utsavar
It seems that in every temple (predominantly Vishnu Temples, I am not that very sure about all Shiva temples, please correct me if I am wrong) there are 2 presiding deities, namely, Moolavar and ...
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Vaali and Sugriva
I just want to know whether, when Vaali returned back to the Kingdom while Sugriva was made the King, did Sugriva apologize?
Some lectures say Sugriva apologized while some say, he apologized but ...
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Difference between Gopi Chandan & Vibhudhi
Can someone tell me the Differences between Gopi Chandan & Vibhudhi? Who wears which one?
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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.
I just want to ...
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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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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.
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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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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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