plava varsham purattasi / aippasi issue
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Jaya Jaya Sri Sudharshana
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“SUDARSANAM”
Plava Varsham PURATTASI / AIPPASI ISSUE
Questions and Answers by GSPK Vidwans Vol 4 – Release Date - 29th Oct 2021
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Questions and Answers by GSPK Vidwans Plava Varsha Purattasi/Aippasi Masa Panchangam 3
Preface 5
Acaram and Anushtanam 6
Stree Dharmam 18
Sri Sukthis of Purvacharyas 19
To ask Questions 20
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Plava Varsha Purattasi/Aippasi Masa Panchangam Plava Varsha – Purattasi Masa Panchangam
Tamil Month
(Purattasi/Aippasi)
English Month (Oct / Nov)
Day
Janama Nakshatram
Shraddha Tithi
Tirunakshatram/ Festivals
Purattasi 29
Oct 15
Fri Tiruvonam Dasami
Srimad Vedanta Desikan, Vijaya Dasami; Ambu
podudhal
30 16 Sat Avittam Ekadasi Ekadasi
31 17 Sun Sadayam Dwadasi
Vishu Punyakalam (As it is Dwadasi,
after Sandhyavandanam
, do tharpanam, tiruvaradhanam
and paranai)
Aippasi 1
18 Mon Purattadhi Trayodasi Commencement of
Tula Snanam; Mahapradosham
2 19 Tue Uttiratadhi Caturdasi
3 20 Wed Revati Paurnami
4 21 Thu Ashvini Prathamai
5 22 Fri Bharani Dvitiyai
6 23 Sat Karthikai Tritiyai
7 24 Sun Rohini Caturthi
8 25 Mon Mirugasirsham Panchami
9 26 Tue Tiruvadhirai Sashti
10 27 Wed Punarpusam Saptami
11 28 Thu Pusam Ashtami
12 29 Fri Ayilyam Navami
13 30 Sat Magham Dasami
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14 31 Sun Puram Ekadasi
15 Nov
1 Mon Utram Dwadasi Sarva Ekadasi
16 2 Tue Hastam Trayodasi Dwadasi;
Mahapradosham
17 3 Wed Cittirai Caturdasi
18 4 Thu Svati Amavasyai Dawn Dipavali
Snanam; Amavasyai
19 5 Fri Visakham Prathamai
20 6 Sat Anusham Dvitiyai
21 7 Sun Kettai Tritiyai
22 8 Mon Mulam Caturthi
23 9 Tue Puradam Panchami Senai Mudaliar;
Tirukkurugai Piran Pillan
24 10 Wed Utradam Sashti
Saptami
25 11 Thu Tiruvonam Ashtami Poigaiazhvar
26 12 Fri Avittam Navami Bhudathazhvar
27 13 Sat Sadayam Dasami Peyazhvar
28 14 Sun Purattadhi Ekadasi
29 15 Mon Uttratadhi Dwadasi Kaisika Ekadasi
30 16 Tue Revati Sunya Tithi Karthikai masa
pirappu; Dwadasi; Mahapradosham
Karthikai 1
17 Wed Ashvini Caturdasi
2 18 Thu Bharani Paurnami Vaikhanasa Agama
Deepam
3 19 Fri Karthikai Atithi
Sripancharatra Deepam,
Tirukarthikai; Tirumangaiazhvar
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Preface "Sudarsanam" is a perfect guide to be used by every Srivaishnava. The
launch of this e questionnaire is an attempt to encourage Srivaishnavas
to know and get clarity on various Shastric aspects.
A panel of highly qualified Vidwans has come forward to provide
answers very kindly for questions posted by bhaagavataas. These
answers are compiled and made available as an ideal manual that can
be used as an authentic resource for practicing and understanding
Sampradaya principles.
As much authentic and stringent as the answers provided are, they are
the most idealistic ideologies that could be followed. Some may not
be comprehensible to current day practices, in such cases, it is always,
advisable for bhaagavataas to take the guidance of practices observed
by their elders.
It’s an appeal to bhaagavataas to make good use of Sudarasanam.
SUDARSANAM - The means to show us the right path of
following our Ramanuja Darsanam!
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Acaram and Anushtanam (Questions & Answers)
Q18PUR21001
Can one, who has performed Bharanyasam, offer milk to termite mounds
(where snakes live) on Adi and Thai Fridays at any Perumal temple or
Tiruvahindirapuram Sesha kinaru (well)?
Vidwan`s reply
It is a practice to offer milk to the snakes that live in termite mounds or
Sesha kinaru considering them as a part (amsham) of Adiseshan.
Q18PUR21002
It is said that after one has performed Prapatti, one must not perform archana at
temples in one’s name, lineage (gothram) and star (nakshatram); kindly clarify.
Vidwan`s reply
It is inferior or secondary for anyone to perform archana in one’s name,
lineage and star, not restricted only to those who have performed Prapatti. It is
superior to perform archana taking a vow that one does so to please Perumal
(Bhagavad preetyartham) and doing archana in His name
Notes:
If Perumal is pleased, He will grant all our wishes without the need for us
to ask Him; He will grant them all on His own volition. If one still wants to ask
Him over and above this, one must seek His satisfaction alone, which by itself
will grant us all health, comfort, wealth, or anything that we desire.
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Q18PUR21003
Can women go to temple in the morning on the day of their parents’ shraddham?
Vidwan`s reply
• They are not prohibited from going to temple, but it is good to avoid as a
mark of respect.
• Moreover, those who can participate during shraddham must help out in
the kitchen or aid any related works. Those who are unable to do can
observe it mentally.
• Helping out during a shraddham accrues benefits that is equivalent of
visiting temples.
Q18PUR21004
Can women partake milk, curd and butter during Ekadasi?
Vidwan`s reply
If women cannot observe total fast, they are permitted to take milk, curd
which is not considered sin.
Q18PUR21005
Approximately 150 years ago, my ancestors migrated from Kanchipuram to
Salem. My great-grandfather is Kotikannikadhanam Thathacaryar. As my
grandfather and father were not made aware of who our kula daivam was, pray
clarify.
Vidwan`s reply
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• For all Srivaishavanas, kula daivam is Bhagavan Sriman Narayanan.
Alavandar says ‘stoshyAmi naH kuladhanam kuladaivatam tat’.
• For Tirumalai Thathacaryar Svami and his lineage, Tirumalai
Venkatachalapathy is kula daivam
• For the one who has raised this query is from the lineage of
Kotikannikadhanam Thathacaryar for whom Kanchipuram Varadaraja
Perumal is the kula daivam. Based on this, the questioner can consider
that Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal as the kula daivam
Q18PUR21006
Adiyen has two Salagrama deities at my home in America donated by my
father and father-in-law. It is considered inauspicious to have two deities as
one, four or more deities are to be worshipped. I shall try to obtain the
required set of deities. But my question is will Perumal harm his devotees
for this?
Vidwan`s reply
• One Salagrama deity is allowed to be worshipped
• If there are two Salagrama deities, thirumanjanam and other offerings
should be conducted in a grand and elaborate manner for one of the
Salagrama deities and they can be kept separately in a box or two
different boxes.
• Thirumanjanam should be done primarily to one of the deities along
with other offerings while all the offerings except thriumanjanam are
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to be done to the other deity until one obtains two more Salagrama
deities.
Q18PUR21007
What is the state of Prasadam that is offered to Bhagavan while there are no
such things as hunger or thirst in Paramapadam?
Vidwan`s reply
• We do not offer food to satiate His hunger; instead, we offer it as a service.
• Moreover, they accept the subtle portion of the food and grace us back as
a pious food which in turns become a prasadam that we partake. Agama
also says the same.
Q18PUR21008
What are the vegetables that can be cooked during Dvadasi?
Vidwan`s reply
• Vegetables that can be cooked during Dvadasi are
1. Pumpkin
2. Yellow Pumpkin
3. Ladies finger
4. Broad beans
5. Colocasia
6. Cluster beans
• Vegetables that are to be avoided are
1. Raw plantain
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2. Brinjal
• All Plantain based vegetables are to be avoided during Dvadasi, some
households do not cook snake gourd as well. One should follow as per the
elders’ practise of their respective household.
Q18PUR21009
Can adiyen repeat in thiruvai at 10pm the stotra patam that adiyen had learnt
through GSPK? Are there any specific timings for learning stotra patam?
Vidwan`s reply
Stotra Patam are meant for all to practise at all times. There are no rules as
such and one can learn them at nights also. That is why Swami Desikan had
mercifully graced us with such Stotrams.
Q18PUR21011
Can we accept the prasadam from non Srivaishnava devotees who had
performed Saranagathi? Will we be committing any offence against a bhagavata
if we do not accept it?
Vidwan`s reply
It is not a must for an orthodox Sri Vaishnava who strictly follows the
ritualistic practises to accept the prasadam from a non Srivaishnava devotee. As
their strict ritualistic practise are nothing but Bhagavad Thiru Aradhanam, they
will not do something that causes hinderance to their worship. It is not a sin if
one rejects it.
Notes:
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There are two matters that are to be considered - one is austerities and the
other is the devotion. It is considered superior to accept the prasadam that are
offered to Perumal by the devotees with utmost devotion.
True devotees will not cause hinderance to an orthrodox Srivaishnava, as
they are aware of their strict adherence to rituals; hence they will stay away and
will not distribute their prasadam to such people.
Q18PUR21013
There was a topic on misdeeds and atonements in the previous Sudarshanam
issue. Due to time, place and the current pandemic outbreak we could not
perform certain rituals; how to atone for such misdeeds? Please clarify.
Vidwan`s reply
• In general, we atone by submitting our prayers to Perumal seeking His
pardon. One does it exclusively by performing prayaschitta sharanagati.
• Scriptures have provided atonements for each misdeed. If we are aware
of the misdeeds, then we can atone accordingly, or we can recite the
following verse from Swami Desikan’s Nyasa Dasakam and pray to
Perumal as such for atonement.
akrutyAnA ca Karanam krutyAnAm varjanam ca me |
kshamasva nikhilam deva pranatArtihara prabho ||
Q18PUR21014
As I am desirous to become a Sri Vaishanava, what are the practises that I
should follow?
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Vidwan`s reply
There are many books on Ahnikam that provides details on practises of
Srivaishnavas. You can learn this from an elder about such practises and
through Sri Vasinava Dinacharya.
Importantly, Sri Vaishnavas should apply Thiruman on their forehead,
perform Sandhyavandanam, Thiruvaradhanam, visit temples to worship
Perumal. Apart from this they should address themselves as ‘adiyen’. These are
the traits of a Sri Vaishnava.
Q18PUR21016
At the outset, adiyen would like to ask for forgiveness if adiyen’s query is
meaningless. We are followers of principles of Vishisthadvaitam; for
emancipation, we perform Prapatti and the liberated souls are blessed with
eternal servitude to Permual in his eternal abode; we are fortunate to be part of
such a sublime tradition. But what is the need for Perumal to reveal himself?
Why did he incarnate and why did he create this world? While there is no
bondage because of the karmas for him, why does He strive to elevate us from
the bondages of this material life? Why does he exist and why did He create
this universe?
Vidwan`s reply
• The question of why Perumal exists and why this universe was created
does not arise at all as this query will be relevant only when something is
created new; Perumal exists eternally and so is this universe.
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• Before creation began and during the time of universal dissolution
(pralaya kalam), the universe and other beings were in subtle forms. To
enjoy the experience of playing with His children, Perumal beings the
creation – this is similar to a mother waking up a child that has been
sleeping for a long time to feed that child.
• Instead of suffering in this material world, if we reach Srivaikuntham,
where there no hunger and thirst, and we can have supreme and eternal
happiness. We can be with Perumal like how children live with parents.
Perumal incarnates to make us realize this and leads us to Him.
• Like how parents care for their children, Perumal does all of these because
of his affection for us, His children.
Q18PUR21019
We have witnessed that Azhagar bringing bridal gifts during the wedding of
Meenakshi; why then Sri Vaishnavas do not worship Ambal? Why do we not
celebrate Varalakshmi Vratam?
Vidwan`s reply
• Perumal performs many activities on behalf of Devas like carrying
bridal gift for Meenakshi, appearing at the tip of Paramasiva’s bow for
Tripura samharam; he also appears as Upendran for Indran’s army.
This is his way of gracing the Devas.
• Emperuman is awaiting to grace us directly. We can acquire all
auspiciousness if we directly worship Perumal.
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• As all demigods are under the control of Emperuman, we will not beget
their wrath if we do not worship them and worship only Perumal.
• It is appropriate that we do not worship other gods as it is akin to being
a chaste wife who is faithful to her wedded husband. Emperuman is
our only husband and after being wedded to Him, it is our duty to
worship Him alone.
• As it is not a custom, Sri Vaishnavas do not celebrate Varalakshmi
Vratam.
Q18PUR21020
How to celebrate Deepavali traditionally? As adiyen had felt for a long time
that bursting of crackers are latest additions over a passage of time. Please
let us know how our elders celebrated Deepavali.
Vidwan`s reply
• It is important ritual to take Ganga snanam on Deepavali. One must wake up
at early dawn before sun rise, apply nalangu (turmeric mixed with quicklime)
take oil bath with hot water.
• One must wear new clothes that has been offered to Perumal, partake the
sweets and savouries offered to Perumal.
• Bursting of crackers is a part of tradition. Elders have followed this practise
for many years. It is also in practise to light up a sparkler before the sanctum
of Emperuman. So, one should follow all these to celebrate Deepavali
traditionally.
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Q18PUR21021
What is the purpose of Navarathri? Our temples have a festival of launching
arrows (ambu podudhal) during Navarathri; does this signify slaying of
Ravana? Are there any special stotrams that women can chant during this
period?
Vidwan`s reply
• The purpose of Navarathri is
o Worshipping of auspicious Goddess Lakshmi Devi
o Worshipping of Lord Hayagreeva
o To celebrate the victory of Lord Sri Rama
o To render nine different devotions
• Women can recite Lakshmi Sahasram, Chatusloki, Sri Stavam, Sri
Gunarathnakosam, Swami Desikan’s Sri Stuti, Bhu Stuti, Godha Stuti
and Padhuka Sahasram during Navarathri. If women are desirous to
read Ramayana, they can recite Mahaveera Vaibhavam on all the nine
days which is equivalent to reciting Ramayana completely. Temples
celebrate the utsavam of launching arrows on Vijaya dasami to
showcase how Emperuman had become Vijayaraghavan after
defeating Ravana.
• This tradition is in practise to ascertain the number of years a king had
ruled the kingdom. The number of Vanni trees at the border of a
country that are cut down by the kings with arrows signify the number
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of years the king had ruled. As Emperuman is the king of all kings, he
appears on a horse and cut the Vanni tree during this festival.
• To know about this in detail please click this link below
https://youtu.be/Ml_HoQAEXdo
Q18PUR21022
Has Swami Desikan mentioned about Deepavali in any of his works? Kindly
clarify
Vidwan`s reply
This is traditional festival. Swami Desikan has mentioned about
Deepavali in a shloka and in continuation he has provided many details. To
know more on this please click the following link
https://youtu.be/DwjapWcD_Q0
Q18PUR21023
What is Swami Desikan’s instructions on how to eat?
Vidwan`s reply
Out of many ways on how to eat, here are a few - one has to follow these
instructions before partaking prasadam
1. Honoring guests
2. Acamanam
3. Asanam (Seating)
4. Preparing the place
5. Placing the leaf from which food is partaken
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6. Ensuring five parts of the body are wet
7. Sitting on the place prepared
8. Most important is related to uttareeyam – upper garment
To learn more in detail about the above 8 points, what entails anna shuddhi
(purification of cooked rice), vandanam, etc., before one eats, please refer to the
YouTube channel available on this link
https://youtu.be/3s2Ay38e9LU
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Stree Dharmam (Questions and Answers)
Q18PUR21012
Can women recite Ashtakshara mantra after Samashrayanam or should it be
recited only after performing Bharanyasam?
Vidwan`s reply
• Women can very well recite Ashtaksharam after Samashrayanam.
• Mantra upadesam is done only during Samashrayanam; it is a must to
recite this mantra if one has obtained upadesam through an Acarya. It is a
part of the daily austerity.
Q18PUR21015
Can Srivaishnava women wear garland made of Thulasi beads? Iskcon allows
only those who wear thulasi bead garland to perform kainkaryam; as adiyen
goes there to render kainkaryam, can adiyen wear it to perform service?
Vidwan`s reply
• It is not customary for women to wear garland made of thulasi beads.
• In our Srivaishnava tradition, one must wear the garland only after
ceremonial purification. There are many rules for such purified garlands.
It should be kept untainted like sacred thread.
• Elders and Preceptors wear the purified garland during rituals and
religious discourses.
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Sri Sukthis of Purvacharyas (Questions and Answers)
Q18PUR21018
Adiyen, can you please explain the Thiruvaimozhi second decad pasuram
Annallan, Pennallan, Ala Aliyumallan?
Vidwan`s reply
• To understand Perumal, he must be referred to someone known to us. Azhvar
specifies that Perumal is not any women or men of this world nor he is like
any other materials that are prevalent in this world.
• One should understand that He is unique and incomparable.
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