granthams

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Q and A Video responses Q. ‘nama:’ meaning in thirumanthram and dhwaya manthram differs. Kindly explain the difference.  https://youtu.be/6kZPc4r1KcM?si=lpyflwd3Mze4a3KB Q. It is said that person who knows thirumanthram and dhvayam can tie down bhagavAn. Please explain https://youtu.be/NxAf1Xn0-XU?si=PphWPpLCxmPKsxG4 Q. What are the standard rules for chanting … Read more

General

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Q and A Video responses Q. What is the purpose of marriage in sanAthana dharma? https://youtu.be/EtRSlQ7c7jg Q. While looking for life partner, should we emphasis on spiritual compatibility or horoscope?  https://youtu.be/zQ6wOPBUW60 Q. If one is in service to bhagavAn, is it necessary to marry? Or … Read more

bhagavadh avathArams

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Q and A Video responses Q. Are all dhaSAvathArams pUrNAvathArams? Is paraSurAmAvathAra the only gauNAvathAra among all? https://youtu.be/eHJuerMeK2s Q. What distinguishes gauNAvathAram from AzhwArs who are blessed by bhagavAn with full gyAnam? https://youtu.be/Km1ouUtJl98 Q. Do avathArams of bhagavAn happen only in particular manvantharam?  https://youtu.be/o14bpBpk2jc Q. … Read more

AhAra niyamam (Food restrictions)

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Important links – Srivaishnava AhAra niyamam – KOYIL and Srivaishnava AhAra niyamam – Q & A – KOYIL Q and A Video responses Q. Can a SrIvaishNava eat dhEvathAnthara prasAdham? What to do if anyone offers such prasAdham?  https://youtu.be/i-5rNiTdmws Q. What prAyaSchiththam should we do … Read more

dhivya prabandham

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Q and A Video responses Q. Why is dhivya prabandham only available in thamizh? https://youtu.be/ZN_13UM8nHw Q. Can we chant thiruppAvai,thiruppaLLiyezhuchchi between kArthikai kArthikai and dhanur mAsam? https://youtu.be/A74I9ykxY_g Q. Why is kaNNinuN chiRuththAmbu considered as center point of dhivya prabandham? –  https://youtu.be/pQxIcTMLoC0 Q. Why are some … Read more

dhivya dhESams/uthsavams

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Q and A Video responses Q. Greatness of SrIrangam panguni uthsavam/uthram https://youtu.be/ukYNh6WJM3s Q. In our sampradhAyam why SrIrangam,thirumala,kAnchi,thirunArAyaNapuram considered most important?  https://youtu.be/znVq6pO_oGg? Q. Where should one spend the last days of their life?  https://youtu.be/1dV-A3LbIqA?list=PLcJLpGJlP9mq1ujSPoQLn5ayAi6Jl6Www Q. Apart from visiting dhivya dhESams which other pilgrim places should … Read more

AzhwArs, AchArya, guru parampara

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Q and A Video responses Q. When we say AzhwAr, does it always refer to nammAzhwAr or any others? –  https://youtu.be/XNbxwayffAE Q. Apart from nammAzhwAr do any other AzhwArs have vishvaksEnar as their AchArya?  https://youtu.be/E1HTZcAzeP4 Q. Are AzhwArs nithyasUris or mukthAthmAs who were once bound … Read more

pancha samskAram

SrI: SrImathE SatakOpAya nama: SrImathE rAmAnujAya nama: SrImath varavaramunayE nama: Q and A Video responses Q. After samASrayaNam when should boys/men recite abhivAdhanam? https://youtu.be/3XT4p0FuG90?list=PLcJLpGJlP9mq1ujSPoQLn5ayAi6Jl6Www Q. Is it necessary to acquire sampradhAyam knowledge before undergoing pancha samskAram? https://youtu.be/VF5wxr2V2KI?list=PLcJLpGJlP9mq1ujSPoQLn5ayAi6Jl6Www Q. After having panchasamskAram, will dhrishti, jealousy or black magic affect prappannas? https://youtu.be/swGsibHIVkM?feature=shared Q. After pancha samskAram, do … Read more