Can you please explain Visishtadwaitam lucidly with examples? Vidwan’s reply: Vishistam means together, Advaitam means one. The essence of Vishistadwaitam is that Paramatma Narayanan alone is together with the universe and all Jeevatmas. It does not mean that Perumal and the universe are separate. Perumal is omnipresent in all the souls and materials; there are …
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Can women participate in shraddha karyam after taking the anniyaa theetu snanam on the fifth day after periods? Vidwan’s reply: Yes, women can participate in shraddham after taking the anniyaa theetu snanam. While the men of the house are away, can women open the Perumal Koilazhwar (the box in which Perumal is kept) to offer …
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Can we apply sandal paste to Saligrama deities after Thirumanjanam at the temple and at home (we have a lot of saligrama deities) and we also offer Tulasi. Vidwan’s reply: Yes, without a doubt sandal paste can be applied to Saligrama deities at homes and temples. It is considered special to offer sandalwood paste if …
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What are Ekadasi Vratam and Dvadasi Paranai? Vidwan’s reply: Ekadasi Vratam is an important Vratam for Srivaishanavas. Those who can observe the vratam, fast the entire Ekadasi day. Those who cannot fast, partake fruits or light tiffin but must avoid taking rice. During that day we must avoid spending time in entertainment and must contemplate …
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Who are Bhumadevi and Neeladevi? Are they vibhu like Sridevi? Do they belong in Jivakoti or Ishvarakoti? Vidwan’s reply: Sridevi, Bhumadevi and Neeladevi are consorts of Emperuman as per authoritative statements. The eldest consort Sridevi is the supreme Goddess. There is no proof that Bhudevi and Neeladevi are almighty, hence they belong to Jivakoti and …
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What are the austerities that a lady must follow if the periods stretch beyond the normal duration? Vidwan’s reply: As per the scriptures one should stay secluded for five days and after taking head bath, we can do the regular chores. But if one is mentally not prepared, they can refrain from doing the regular …
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What is aparaahnam? It is said that tharppanam must be performed only during aparaahnam. Adiyen usually does the tharppanam after 1 PM. Kindly clarify whether this is appropriate. Vidwan’s reply: For a given day, the daytime is split into 5 periods. The 4th period is called Aparaahnam. It is the Afternoon in English. A daytime …
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What is Samaskaram? Vidwan’s reply: संस्कारो नाम उत्तर कृत्य अनुकूल करणम् When we begin to do a duty, Samskaras purifies us and makes us qualified to continue them in a proper manner. Common Samskara-s Jatakarma Namakaranam Annaprashanam Coulam Upanayanam Vivaham Seemanthonayanam The important and special Samskaras for Sri Vaishnava are Panca Samskaram Tapam, Pundram, Namam, …
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Can people who live abroad perform pancha samaskaram and bharanyasam? Are there any restrictions? Can they continue to live abroad after performing bharanyasam? Vidwan’s reply: Everyone has the right to perform bhara-samarpanam – ‘andanar andiyar ellaiyil ninRa anaithulagum’, is the statement. Everyone can do pancha-samaskaram and become a SriVaishnava. After performing pancha-samaskaram and bharanyasam one …
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