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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Have heard that during the pralaya kalam all beings would become inanimate in the stomach of Perumal. In that case what is the position of Prakruthi before creation? If we think about the form of Alllilai Krishna (Kirishna reclining on a banyan leaf) during the pralayam, the waters and the prapancham must have been presented …
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What are the samskara-s that are to be followed when a girl attains her puberty? Vidwan’s reply: When a girl attains puberty, we should make her seated and offer her milk and banana. The banana should be cut into small pieces, she should take the banana piece first, and then we offer her milk. We …
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My grandson has completed 9 years and in the 10th year. Like to know what the appropriate age for Upanayanam is. Should this be performed in the odd or even numbered age? Which age – the completed years or the running age, should be considered? Some say that Upanayanam must be performed only during even …
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Who is Bhagavan? Vidwan’s reply: One who creates, protects, destructs (Srishti, Sthiti, Samharam) One who is the Jagatkarana, responsible for this universe. One who is worshipped by the demi-gods like Brahma, Rudra One who has this universe as a physical body and the indweller of all beings (as an atma) One who has the authority …
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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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