Essence of Sanathana Dharma & Srivaihnavam Practices, an Introduction to this website contents.
I dedicate these pages to my father Late Sri T. S. Ramabathrachariar, [(of Mukkur) Ex. Village Magistrate, Ladavaram Village, Arcot Taluk, {formerly with Wallajah Taluk but now in Arcot Taluk} North Arcot District in Tamilnadu] whose teachings on Srivaishnavam & Srivaishnavism were very instrumental in bringing out these pages.
Though this site is mainly for the beginners, others too might find these pages very useful, I hope. A new section in the FAQ, for asking any questions related to the Lifestyles and Religion - Srivaishnavism is added for the readers benefit.
All the other sites are dedicated to the Azhwaars (the 12 great
Gurus or teachers who propagated ethics and values of
Srivaishnavam in poetic scripts named Divyaprabhandham which is
purely in Tamil and known as Dravida Sagaram), Aacharyans (the Gurus), Divya Prabhandam, Divya
Kshetrams or 108 Divya Desam (the sacred places or sanctuaries where the temples of
Lord Shri Mahavishnu are located), Sri Ramanuja (a great
scholar and founder of the Visishtaathvaitham),
Sri Desikar (a great scholar who propagated VISHISHTAATHVAITHAM and
the founder Guru of Shri Ahobila Mutt), Emperumaal (Lord Vishnu
Himself), All sorts of Srivaishnavam materials such as slokhas,
Vedas, Temples, Gods and Goddesses. But none of these sites give
the reasons and inner meaning for practicing the rituals. If
rationale thoughts are just posted, the younger generation will
surely understand, benefit and appreciate it. They might even
follow the system more authentically. Here I am not giving any
versus or slokhas, but only giving the inner meaning of
Srivaishnavism & Srivaishnavam culture and its practices.
In these pages, I try to give a fair picture of Srivaishnavism,
Pride, Rituals and its reasons & beliefs in brief. In simple
words the rationale behind practices of Srivaishnavam. There may
be some points here unacceptable to some, might be someone patting
me , a few even against this in Toto.
Whatsoever it may, I am honestly trying my level best to be
impartial and post here in these pages whatever I learnt from my
Guru, my father and the Society in General.
If these columns get some value, let the praise go to the Lord
Sriman NArAyaNa, The Creator of this Universe. If any mistakes and
misquotes found, then I am solely responsible for the lapse, and
sincerely apologize for the same.
For the needy one, Tharppana Sankalpams in Tamil and English are
given. Please follow the links and download the fonts if you want
it in Tamil. For the convenient of the visitors, a drop-down menu
is given in each page for easy navigation. (Excepting in the Home
page). Please let me have your suggestion and comments to improve
this website's contents and articles.
Frequently I am questioned by curious young persons from our
Srivaishnavites culture, for explanations and methodology of this
Sect's routine practices on Srivaishnavism. Within my limited knowledge, I try to
convince them of the available facts. You're most welcome to ask a
question related to the subject.
Whatever I learnt from my beloved father and within my limited
knowledge that I gained through some studies and experience,
I am passing it here through these pages. A regular updates
will be made to these pages as often as it require. Hope you
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HAPPY SURFING.