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 …
Plava – Thai – Morals Revealed by Sampradayam Read More »
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 …
Plava – Thai – Poorvacharya SriSookthis Read More »
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 …
Plava – Thai – Stree Dharmam Read More »
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 …
Plava – Thai – Acaram and Anushtanam Read More »
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, …
Plava – Margazhi – Morals Revealed by Sampradayam Read More »
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 …
Plava – Margazhi – Acaram and Anushtanam Read More »
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 …
Plava – Margazhi – Sthree Dharmam Read More »
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 …
Plava – Karthigai – Poorvacharya Sri Sukthis Read More »
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 …
Plava – Karthigai – Sthree Dharmam Read More »
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 …
Plava – Karthigai – Accaram Anushtanam Read More »
