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I belong to the Sama Veda tradition. We are currently learning the Rudram and Chamakam. Since I have undergone Bharanyasam, can I learn Rudram and Chamakam? Furthermore, can I learn other parts of the Vedas? What is the importance for Sri Vaishnavas to know these, and what mindset should we maintain while learning them? 

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One can learn the Rudram and Chamakam. It is sufficient to maintain the general thought that Perumal exists as the Inner Dweller (Antaryami) of Lord Shiva. The significance for Sri Vaishnavas in knowing these lies is simply in the fact that they are portions of Vedic mantras.

I belong to the Sama Veda tradition. We are currently learning the Rudram and Chamakam. Since I have undergone Bharanyasam, can I learn Rudram and Chamakam? Furthermore, can I learn other parts of the Vedas? What is the importance for Sri Vaishnavas to know these, and what mindset should we maintain while learning them?  Read More »

If the women of the house are clean (not on their periods), can they light the lamp at the household deity’s shrine during Brahma Muhurtham (early morning) before taking a bath? 

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If the lamp is kept inside the shrine along with the Perumal’s sacred vessels, you should not light it before bathing. If that is not the case, and you are clean as you mentioned, you may light it. 

If the women of the house are clean (not on their periods), can they light the lamp at the household deity’s shrine during Brahma Muhurtham (early morning) before taking a bath?  Read More »

Is there a Thaniyan for the Perumal and Thayar that can be recited at workplaces or public areas? Also, is there a specific shloka I should recite to remain a Deergha Sumangali (a woman whose husband is alive for a longer period)? 

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To answer your request for a prayer for the Perumal and Thayar to be recited in public or workplaces, you can recite the first two shlokas of the Yathiraja Saptathi: kampyAdyaM guruM vandE kamalAgruhamEdhinam | pravaktA cchndasAM vaktA pancarAtrasya yaH svayam || (1) sahadharmacarIM shaurEH sammantritajagaddhitAM | anugrahamayIM vandE nityamagyAtanigrahAm || (2) The following shloka

Is there a Thaniyan for the Perumal and Thayar that can be recited at workplaces or public areas? Also, is there a specific shloka I should recite to remain a Deergha Sumangali (a woman whose husband is alive for a longer period)?  Read More »

Can women who have lost their husbands (widows) perform the Kanupidi (a ritual during Pongal involving colored rice for the well-being of brothers)? Furthermore, can they give Thamboolam (betel leaves and nuts) to married women (Sumangalis) or receive it from them? 

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Widows can perform the Kanupidi ritual. However, they should not give or receive Thamboolam. 

Can women who have lost their husbands (widows) perform the Kanupidi (a ritual during Pongal involving colored rice for the well-being of brothers)? Furthermore, can they give Thamboolam (betel leaves and nuts) to married women (Sumangalis) or receive it from them?  Read More »

On which days is it appropriate to offer condolences (visit a bereaved family)? 

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When someone passes away, you may visit to offer condolences within the first 10 days, excluding the 9th day. Condolences should not be offered on Shubham (13th day). Generally, visits are not made on Tuesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays. Some also avoid Mondays. You may visit on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. However, it is best to consult the elders

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I wish to begin the Ashtaka and Anvashtaka Tarpanam. A relative says this should only be done in the month of Masi. However, my friend and astrologer from Thanjavur, Shri G.K. Swaminathan, says it should be done during the Krishna Paksha Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami of four months: Margazhi, Thai, Masi, and Panguni. Please clarify this and explain how it should be performed. 

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Those who perform the Shannavathi Shradha (96 ancestral rites) will perform the Ashtaka Anvashtaka Shradha in all 4 months. Others usually perform it in the month of Magha (Masi), specifically on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami falling between the Thai Amavasya and Masi Amavasya…they perform the Ashtaka on that day and the Anvashtaka the following day. This usually occurs in the month of Thai, and

I wish to begin the Ashtaka and Anvashtaka Tarpanam. A relative says this should only be done in the month of Masi. However, my friend and astrologer from Thanjavur, Shri G.K. Swaminathan, says it should be done during the Krishna Paksha Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami of four months: Margazhi, Thai, Masi, and Panguni. Please clarify this and explain how it should be performed.  Read More »

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