During creation the five sense organs and organs of actions are formed as per Bhagavatam. Did Indran exist even before creation or does he differ based upon his karma? How to interpret this? Vidwan’s reply We should try to understand two matters from this query – that is, what are indriyam-s (organs/senses), and who is …
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It is stated that women should not touch Salagrama deities; but adiyen’s mother said that my grandmother touched the deities when she used to clean the box in which the deities were residing. Does the divinity of the deities diminish because of my grandmother’s action? Can adiyen continue the thiruvaradhanam for the deities? Vidwan’s reply …
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Can a Srivaishnava household have conch (Shankam)? If so, what is the procedure for aradhanam? If not allowed, how should the conch be utilized? Vidwan’s reply Srivaishnava households can have conch at home. No need to perform a separate aradhanam for the conch. If we had purchased a valampuri shanku, it must be kept clean …
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Why should women perform Acamanam? What is the proper way of doing it? What are the mantras to be chanted during Acamanam? Is there a rule for performing it? Can it be performed during menstrual period? Vidwan’s reply As per the general rule, after taking bath, wearing pure clothes, after cleansing hands and legs one …
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Can you please pinpoint as to which chapter the following lines appear in Svami Desikan’s Paramata Bhangam? ‘Over a passage of time, due to inability of some people the Vedas and Vedantas dwindled; but even in this period, saints like Agastiyar, Parasuramar, Apasthambar and Vysasa followed the ordains of Vedas practicing it at rare places …
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Adiyen’s mother passed away while returning from Thirumogur temple in an accident. While my brother performed the last rites, as a daughter what should adiyen do for the well-being of her soul? Vidwan’s reply A woman should observe three days of asaucam following the death of a father or mother. She can help the brother …
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When good fortunes happen to us, we say it is due to the grace of God and blessings of elders, but when misfortunes happen, we say it is our karma. Can you please explain for a better understanding of the next generation? Vidwan’s reply Our karma is the cause of both fortunes and misfortunes, we …
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When aidyen’s husband is away on travel and as adiyen is not allowed to perform Tiruvaradhanam (especially during a festival, Fridays or Saturdays), can adiyen offer lighted camphor for Perumal? Vidwan’s reply It is not in tradition for women to offer lighted camphor. Notes: If the husband is away traveling, women can draw kolam, light …
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During a period of asaucam (impurity), can men and women recite stotra patam? Can men chant Vedas and participate in sandhai? Is this applicable to impurity associated with agnates and relations that cause 3 or 1.5 days asaucam? Adiyen dhanyosmi. Vidwan’s reply It is alright to recite stotra patam if the asaucam is due to …
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Adiyen, can you please explain the Thiruvaimozhi second decad pasuram Annallan, Pennallan, Ala Aliyumallan? Vidwan’s reply To understand Perumal, he must be referred to someone known to us. Azhvar specifies that Perumal is not any women or men of this world nor he is like any other materials that are prevalent in this world. One …
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