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“SUDARSANAM” Plava Varsham

PURATTASI ISSUE

Questions and Answers by GSPK Vidwans Vol 3 – Release Date - 2nd Oct 2021 “PURATTASI – SHRAVANAM” Release



GSPK SUDARSANAM – Purattasi 2021 2

Questions and Answers by GSPK Vidwans

Plava Varsha Purattasi Masa Panchangam 3

மஹாளய தர்பணம் குறிப்பு 5

PREFACE 6

Acaram and Anushtanam 7

Stree Dharmam 32

Sri Sukthis of Purvacharyas 35

To ask Questions 40




Plava Varsha Purattasi Masa Panchangam Plava Varsha – Purattasi Masa Panchangam

Tamil Month

(Purattasi/Aippasi)

Day English Month

(Sep/Oct)

Janama Nakshatram

Shraddha Tithi

Tirunakshatram/ Festivals

1 Fri Sep 17

-

Sunya Tithi Kanya Masa pirappu:

Tharpanam after 12.30 PM

Sri Vaishanava Ekadasi

Sri Vamana Jaynathi Sravana Vratam

2 Sat 18 Avittam Trayodasi Dwadasi Maha Pradosham

3 Sun 19 Sadayam Caturdasi

4 Mon 20 Purattadhi Paurnami

5 Tue 21 Uttratadhi Prathamai Commencement of Mahalaya paksham

6 Wed 22 Revati Dvitiyai

7 Thu 23 - Tritiyai

8 Fri 24 Ashvini Caturthi Mahabharani

9 Sat 25 Bharani Panchami

10 Sun 26 Karthikai Sashti

11 Mon 27 Rohini Atithi

12 Tue 28 Mirugasirisham Saptami

13 Wed 29 Tiruvadhirai Ashtami Madhyashtami

14 Thu 30 Punarpusam Navami

15 Fri Oct 1

Pusam Dasami

16 Sat 2 Ayilyam Ekadasi Sarva Ekadasi

17 Sun 3 Magham Dwadasi Dwadasi; Sanyastha Mahalayam

18 Mon 4 Puram Trayodasi Maha Pradosham

19 Tue 5 Utram Caturdasi Bodhayana Amavasai

20 Wed 6 Hastam Amavasyai Mahalaya Amavasai; Commencement of Navaratri utsavam




21 Thu 7 Cittirai Prathamai Commencement of Navaratri puja

22 Fri 8 Svati Dvitiyai/Tritiyai Tithi Dvayam

23 Sat 9 Visakham Caturthi

24 Sun 10 Anusham Panchami Sri Tirumalai Nambigal

25 Mon 11 Kettai Sashti Srimad Adivan Shatagopan Swami

26 Tue 12 Mulam Saptami

27 Wed 13 Puradam Ashtami Tirukkudantai Desikan

28 Thu 14 Utradam Navami Mahanavami; Hyagreeva aradhanam

(Sarasvati Puja)

29 Fri 15 Tiruvonam Dasami Srimad Vedanta Desikan, Sri

Brahmatantra Svatantra Jiyar; Vijaya Dasami;

30 Sat 16 Avittam Ekadasi Ekadasi

31 Sun 17 - Dwadasi Visu Punyakalam (Due to Dwadasi,

right after Sandhyavandanam

do tharpanam followed by

Tiruvaradhanam and paranai




மஹாளய தர்பணம் குறிப்பு (நன்றி : ஸ்ரீ ந்ருஸிம்ஹப்ரியா தமிழ் -ஆகஸ்ட் – 2021, சென்னை)




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!




Acaram and Anushtanam (Questions & Answers)

Q21JUL21001

If bachelors (Brahmachari) are not impacted by any asaucam (taint), can they

perform Perumal Aradhanam?

Vidwan`s reply

As bachelors are not afflicted with asaucam, if they prepare the required

prasadam as offerings to Perumal, they can perform Tiruvaradhanam.

Notes

If the bachelors were to intake the food prepared by those who are tainted with

asaucam, the bachelors will be afflicted with asaucam.

Q21JUL21002

What is the difference between Bodhayna Amavasai and Amavasai? Whys is

amavasai tharpanam not performed on the day of Bodhayana amavasai? Kindly

clarify why this differs during certain months.

Vidwan`s reply

• Among the followers of Yajur Veda, a section practices the rules of

Bodhayana sutram while another section follows the rules of Apasthamba

sutram.

• The respective followers of these two sutrams must perform amavasai as

per the prescribed sutras.

• One can identify the sutra they belong to from the lineage. Abhivadana

mantra also contains the sutra name for the respective followers.




• The amavasai prescribed by Bodhayana is slightly different. It is said even

when amavasi presents in the afternoon on a given day, amavasai can be

performed on that day. There are many other details involved in the

calculation which we can look into this in detail later.

• The followers of these two sutras must perform amavasai as per rules

prescribed by these two traditions.

Notes

• Amavasai tharpanam is also a shraddham. Shraddham must be performed

on the day when the major portion of amavasai exists during the afternoon

time. Hence, followers of Apastamba tradition (sutra) perform shraddham

on the days when amavasai continues to exist during the afternoon period.

• The day before Chandra darsana is Bodhayana amavasai

Q21JUL21003

Can a lonely widow whose son is abroad, can donate a cow (Godhanam) on her

own? What do the scriptures say?

Vidwan`s reply

• Godhanam is a special kind of charity ordained by the scriptures.

• Godhanam can be done in two methods, one by taking vow scripturally.

• If one has to gift as per scriptural ordain, widows are not allowed to gift

cows.

• The other mode is the non-scriptural (worldly) way of gifting where

widows are allowed to gift cows and it reaps the same fruits and it does

not involve any scriptural vows.




• If need be it can be done through another person as well.

Q21JUL21005

Adiyen belongs to Vadakalai tradition and has been adorning red-colored

Sirchoornam from a young age, based on the practice of my father. My father

changed to yellow Srichoornam for some time now. My father said only the

Vaidikas wear yellow Srichoornam. Kindly advise the reason why the elders

adorn red and yellow colored Sirchoornam. Have noticed the Srichoornam that

adorns Vedanta Deskian in the picture is red-colored. Can red Srichoornam be

used while adoring twelve Thiruman?

Vidwan`s reply

Elders use only yellow-colored Srichoornam that is not mixed with red

and that is correct practice.

Notes

Even in red Srichoornam, turmeric (yellow colour) is mixed and it is not

a mistake to adorn red Srichoornam.

Q21JUL21006

Adiyen is 36 years old and trying to follow Ahara niyamam. Work from the

home situation has helped to avoid eating out. Due to the grace of Acharayan,

it appears that adiyen is gradually gaining knowledge. Due to adiyen’s limited

knowledge, unable to comprehend Ahara Niyama, but aidyen is trying. It will

be a great help if elders could advise which vegetables can be partaken. Listing

the vegetables that adiyen is aware of:

➢ Green leaves (except drumstick leaves and siru keerai).




➢ Okra (Ladies’ Fingers)

➢ Chayote (Chow Chow)

➢ Elephant Yam (Karunai)

➢ Yam (Senai)

➢ Colocasia root (Seppankizhangu)

➢ Plantain

➢ Pumpkin

➢ Yellow Pumpkin

➢ Cucumber

➢ Tomato

If there are any discourses on Ahara Niyama, kindly advise. Pray to forgive

aidyen’s ignorance and if aidyen said anything improper.

Vidwan`s reply

Not all vegetables mentioned here are against scriptural orders. In the

olden days elders did not accept tomatoes and chayote but these days even these

vegetables are accepted. You can use them accordingly.

Q21JUL21007

As a continuation of the previous query, rice cooked from parboiled rice must

not be offered to Perumal. Is it proper to use parboiled rice for Idlies?

Vidwan`s reply

As per scriptures, parboiled rice is to be avoided, so it cannot be added to

idli or dosa.

Notes




If the raw rice is parboiled at home, it can be included otherwise store-

bought rice are to be avoided.

Q21JUL21010

Though adiyen got married into a Smartha family, due to Perumal’s grace

adiyen and my daughters were blessed to do Bharanyasam. What is the tradition

(the type of attire etc.) that one should adhere to during Shraddham and

Amavasai? (this kind of question was raised previously as well)

Vidwan`s reply

• This question appears to be worldly; as one is devoted to Perumal and one

who is aware of this tradition’s greatness, it is better to wear attire as per

this custom.

• Suppose if the family members object to this type of attire there is nothing

wrong in wearing it as per their custom.

Q21JUL21011

Kindly explain about Prayascitta Prapatti and how to perform it?

Vidwan`s reply

• After performing Prapatti, one should devotedly seek Perumal’s pardon

for sins that we have committed knowingly.

• Seeking pardon for our transgressions in itself is a Prayascitta Prapatti.

Notes

We should submit our prayers of atonement to our Acaryan who performs

Prayascitta Prapatti on our behalf.




Q21JUL21016

Can we use milk and water for Salagrama thirumanjanam or can we just use

pure water alone? Please advise.

Vidwan`s reply

After bathing the Salagrama deities with pure cow milk, the deities can be

bathed with clean water.

Q21JUL21017

How should the food be offered to Salagrama deities during aradhanam? Should

the deities be ceremonially brought to the kitchen for offering food as the

kitchen and Perumal sanctum are separate?

Vidwan`s reply

It is appropriate to offer food to Salagrama Perumal in the sanctum or else

Perumal may be carried to the kitchen if the size of the sanctum is small.

Q22JUL21001

Some say that during amavasai tharpanam, if the mother is still alive, it is

enough to perform tharpanam for great grandmother and grandmother on the

mother side. Is this appropriate? Please clarify.

Vidwan`s reply

If the mother is alive, tharpanam should be performed for the father,

paternal grand grandmother, and paternal great grandmother. Cannot be

performed for one’s mother. Must be performed starting with father’s mother.

Notes




Hence these groups of women would not fit with the pitru varga, one need

not worry.

Q22JUL21005

How to observe Ekadasi vratam and how to complete the vratam during

Dwadasi?

Vidwan`s reply

• It is best to observe Ekadasi vratam without even partaking water. If it is

not possible, one can take liquid food or fruits; even if that is not possible,

one can take light tiffin but one must certainly avoid cooked whole rice at

any cost.

• One should break the fasting next day on Dwadasi by doing Aradhanam

for Perumal and Padukas, partake Perumal and Paduka tirtham, offer food

to Perumal and partake prasadham during Dvadasi Paranai.

• During Paranai one has to do parishesanam to plain cooked rice with ghee

(cleansing of cooked rice) and add saltless sundakai fried in ghee, agathi

keerai and nellikai to the cooked rice and partake them to complete the

vratam.

• It is considered superior if these can be consumed raw if not it can be

sundried.

• Fasting should be completed within the Paranai time.

Q22JUL21006

If the men of the household are not interested in performing Aradhana for

Perumal and Salagrama deities, what kind of worship can women do? Are they




allowed to perform Aradhana and Harathi for Perumal? Adiyen is only now

interested to know more about Srivaishanava tradition.

Vidwan`s reply

• If the men are not interested in performing Thiruvaradhanam, women can

offer flowers to the pictures and deities of Perumal and worship them.

• They can chant Koodaraivalli pasuram to the Salagrama deities and

mentally offer food every day; they can submit their prayers devotedly to

Perumal to make the men of the household acquire an interest in

performing Thiruvaradhanam and by Lord’s grace the prayers shall bear

fruit.

Q22JUL21007

(This question is raised by one of my relative, a disciple of Parakala Mutt)

In our house when we light up lamp in the evening, we close the back door and

open the entrance door. Which door should be opened first during mornings?

Should the entrance door be kept open during Thiruvaradhanam? Can one

perform Prathasandhya without bathing? Please clarify.

Vidwan`s reply

• In the mornings the back door should be opened first followed by the

entrance door.

• One should not perform Prathasandhya without taking bath unless one is

incapacitated; normally elders perform it only after taking bath.




Q22JUL21008

When elderly relatives attain Paramapadam and while we get to see their

physical body, shall we chant Prabandham or Ramanama kirtans and when shall

we do so?

Vidwan`s reply

• If one is bedridden, if we get to know the final moments, one can chant

Vishnu Sahasranama, Divya Prabandham, and Vedas, if one has learned

them.

• After one has attained Paramapadam, if his or her last time is known,

pasurams can be recited during the Sri Choorna Paripalana ritual.

Q22JUL21009

What is the equivalent Srivaishnava term for spluttering (Thalitthal)?

Vidwan`s reply

Our Srivaishnava tradition terms it as Thirumanam Marrudhal which

became thirumarudhal over some time.

Q22JUL21011

Can lamps be lit at the entrance every day or should it be lit only during the

months like Karthigai, Margazhi?

Vidwan`s reply

• Lamps can be lit at the entrance every day; in fact, it is our tradition to do

so.

• In the past, it was a practice to light up lamps in the entrance. These days

electric lights are used.




• During Sunset, the front entrance door must be kept open and lit with an

oil lamp or electric lamp.

Q22JUL21012

During the Brahmamuhurta period can lamps be lit at Perumal sanctum and

Thulasi maadam?

Vidwan`s reply

Lamps can be lit at Brahmamuhurtam in front of the Perumal sanctum

after one had already brushed teeth and even if one has not taken bath.

Q22JUL21015

Our elders assert that salvation is assured for those who perform Prapatti; they

have also advised that children are also Bhagavatas (devotees) and they should

not be hurt with deeds or words. Instead of being virtuous and obeying Acarya’s

words, few of them behave otherwise by belittling the younger generation and

taunting them with harsh words. Will they still get salvation? Such behavior

causes slight disbelief in Prapatti. Kindly show the right way.

Vidwan`s reply

• Without a doubt, salvation is assured for those who have performed

Prapatti.

• Perumal forgives the offense that one commits un-intentionally.

• If we commit an offense intentionally then we have to do Prayaschita

Prapatti or undergo the Lord’s punishment. The elders who had done

Prapatti talk sternly to channelize the person properly and their intention

is not to hurt others. So, it cannot be deemed as an offense.




Q23JUL21001

Adiyen’s husband attained Acaryan thiruvadi three months ago, should

adiyen’s sons perform Ammavasai tharpanam from now or after one year?

Vidwan`s reply

Amavasai tharpanam can be performed starting with Sapindikaranam and

no need to wait till the Abdikam (annual ceremony).

After the conclusion of Sapindikaranam, whichever tharpanam occurs

first, whether it be amavasai or masa pirappu tharpanam, one must start with

that and one must mandatorily perform all tharpanams. Some perform masa

pirappu tharpanam for 4 months only while other might perform all the 12

months.

Q23JUL21002

Can one learn Thiruvaimohzi through Sandhai? Are Samasrayanam and

Bharanyasam a must to learn them? Can it be taught to children? Are there any

rules for this?

Vidwan`s reply

It appears, in the past, children have been taught by elders even without

them undergoing Samasrayanam and Bharanyasam. We follow the path shown

by our elders.

Notes

To learn the meaning of Thiruvaimozhi one must have performed

Samasrayanam and Bharanyasam.




Q23JUL21003

Salutations Swami. Can one wear a new dress during Vrata, Pitrukarya,

Amavasai, and Masa pirappu days?

Vidwan`s reply

Normally a new dress is not worn on such days. But if festival days like

Deepavali or Pongal are exempted and one can wear a new dress. It is a must to

wear a new dress during Deepavali. Certain households follow the custom of

wearing a new dress on Pongal.

Q23JUL21004

Can one half of the coconut be used for preparing the offerings for Perumal on

one and can the other half of the coconut be used subsequently in cooking the

next day and can it be offered to Perumal?

Vidwan`s reply

It is not a practice to use one half of coconut one day and the other half

the next day to prepare offerings for Perumal. If we break a coconut, the entire

coconut must be used on that day itself. If it cannot be used wholly, it can be

used in other dishes after it has been offered to Perumal.

Notes

Certain households use one half of a coconut one day and the other half

the next day and offer it to Perumal as one half is a separate coconut only. It is

better to follow one’s household practice.




Q23JUL21006

Sri Vangipuratthu Nambi in his Virodhi Pariharam Grantham says that when

one thinks that “Piratti’s Saraveshvaratvam” and “Brahmikka lakshanamana

karanatvam” , that thought itself will act as an obstacle for moksham. If so, are

Vishnu and Piratti are different souls (Atamas)? Or are they two

forms/incarnations of a single Atama? Similarly, are Sridevi, Bhumidevi and

Neeladevi are three different souls or incarnations of a single atma? Pray kindly

explain, adiyen Ramanuja dasan. [Here is Vangipurathu Nambi’s Virodhi

Pariharangal in Telugu script:

https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.396199 And here is the specific

page: https://imgur.com/a/c0NUyY1"]

Vidwan`s reply

As the preceptors such as Swami Desikan, et al, have not quoted Virodhi

Pariharam of Sri Vangipuratthu Nambi, we do not know the details.

Swami Desikan in the Catus Sloki Bhashyam has explained in detail that

Piratti and Perumal are two different Souls; and that Sridevi, Bhumidevi, and

Neeladevi are three different souls. One must learn these from a preceptor

through kalakshepam.

Notes

Based on several authoritative evidentiary statements and texts, Swami

Desikan in his granthams has said that the trait of almightiness

(Sarveshvaratvam) can be attributed to Piratti. Further, since Swami Desikan

himself says that “Tarka pandityatinaale edaiyum saadika vallomaay irukka,




naam pramaana saranaraay korugiruom” and that since Swami Desikan is our

pramaanam, following his path, let us get clarity that Piratti does possess

almightiness.

Q23JUL21007

As Srivaishnavas must not worship other demi-gods, why do we worship

Hanuman? Is he a Prapanna or Bhakti yogi or a Mumukshu?

Vidwan`s reply

Hanuman is not a demi-god; he is called Siriya Tiruvadi. As he is always

with Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana, while we worship them, we must worship

Hanuman as well. Hanuman as one who lives long (Chiranjeevi), even now

resides at mount Gandhamadana.

Q23JUL21008

In which text is the Narasimha Charama slokam “sathyam bravi:mi manuja:ha

svayamu:rdhva bahuhu yo: ma:m muku:nda narasimha jana:rdane:thi | ji:van

japathynu dinam marane: runi:va pa:sha:na ka:shta sadru:sa:ya dada:mi

mukthim” is included?

Vidwan`s reply

We shall deal with a response for this sometime in the future.

Q23JUL21009

Does Ahobila Mutt alone have the tradition of preaching Srimantra

mantropadesam during Pancasamaskaram? Or is it practiced by other mutts of

Vadakalai tradition?

Vidwan`s reply




Srimantra can be learned by supplicating to any preceptor at any time and

not necessarily only during Samashrayanam.

Q23JUL21010

Apart from Kshatrabhandu, Muchukundan, Vibhishana, Katvanga, are there

others who have performed Prapatti on their own volition (svanishtai)? Is there

any reference on this in Ithihasas and Puranas?

Vidwan`s reply

Even Swami Desikan describes those who have performed svanishtai in

the Adaikkalapatthu pasuram “kaagam iraakadan mannar kaadali

kattirabandhu”. Puranas refers to many such as Gajendra, Devas, Vibhishana,

etc. To know more details on this question, listen to the discourse available

through this link

https://youtu.be/OJNnjuNgoOo.

Q24JUL21001

If the Vedas are said to be of divine origin (did not come from any ordinary

being), why does the Rig Veda say this “asmA idu stomaM saM hinomi rathaM

na taSTeva” – “Similar to how a carpenter constructs a chariot, so have I created

this for him”? How to interpret this?

Vidwan`s reply

The Veda itself says in many instances that it has created the Vedas. It

means that it has illuminated the Vedas that already exist.

When one says that a carpenter makes a chariot, it does not mean that the

carpenter created the tree/wood. He machines the wood that already exists and

https://youtu.be/OJNnjuNgoOo




makes an object. Similarly, Permal has given the Vedas that already exist in a

proper format.

Notes

The Vedas that were in a certain format during a previous kalpam are

presented in the same format during the next kalpam by Bhagavan.

At the time of universal dissolution (Pralaya kalam) when only the

Bhagavan exists and everything else is destroyed, Bhagavan preaches the Vedas

during the kalpa that follows in the same format that the Vedas were in during

the previous kalpa. That is why the Vedas are called Apaurusheyam, of divine

origin.

Q24JUL21002

Is America Jambudvipa or Kraunchadvipa? What dvipa to use during

sankalpam?

Vidwan`s reply

• If we scrutinize it from Purnas’ angle, America may be under Jambudvipa

but it cannot be Bharatavarsha.

• As per “Jambudvipe Bharatavarshe Bharatakande”, the whole earth that

is surrounded by salt sea is called as Jambudvipa, so America may be

called as Jambudvipa.

Q24JUL21003

Adiyen has undergone both Samasrayanam and Bharanyasam; should adiyen

also apply twelve thiruman like men?

Vidwan`s reply




It is not customary for Sumangalis to adorn twelve thirumann, but

widowed women of ancient days used to apply smaller urdva pundram and few

follow that now.

Notes

During Samasrayanam, the Acharya emblazons us with 12 urdva

pundrams along with its relevant thirunamas. Later women should apply

thirumann on their forehead and back of the neck every day.

Q24JUL21005

There is Pillaiyar temple near adiyen’s home which adiyen use to frequent, we

also celebrate pillaiyar Chaturthi; should adiyen not visit that temple after

Bharanayasam? Please clarify

Vidwan`s reply

• One must not go to Pillaiyar temple after Bharanyasam.

• The absolute things one must avoid after Bharanyasam are

➢ Worshipping other gods and demigods

➢ Offending Bhagavatas

There is no need to despair if you do not celebrate Pillaiyar chaturthi as no harm

shall befall. Emperuman is the Lord of all gods. We performed Bharanyasam

by having total faith that he will protect us. Bharanyasam is like upholding the

virtue of being a chaste wife so one should be devoted to Emperuman alone.




Q24JUL21006

It was stated in the previous issue of Sudarshanam that women should not chant

Vishnu Sahasranama, are there any scriptural proof or any reference by our

ancient preceptors?

Vidwan`s reply

Proof lies in the practise of our virtuous elders. It has been approximately

5000 years since the birth of Vishnu Sahasranama, our elders have paved a

practise from then and till now, so we follow their way.

Q24JUL21007

Adiyen a Srivaishnava who does not belong to the Brahmin community; our

family deity is Thiruvallur Veeragahava Perumal. My grandfather did his

embossing of mudras at Sriperumbudur and he lived a life of a Srivaishanava

in his village. The tradition stopped with him. We only visit the temple during

festival time and became unaware of our tradition. Adiyen desires to lead a life

of a Srivaishnava like my grandfather, but we do not know who our Acharyan

is and how to proceed in following the Srivaishnava way of life. Should adiyen

also do sandhyavandanam and other rituals as well?

Vidwan`s reply

• As you are not aware of your grandfather’s Acharyan, you can seek any

Acharyan of your preference.

• If you feel that a particular Acharyan will transform you, you shall seek

Him and pray to Him for Samashrayanam and Bharanyasam.




• Many preceptors, starting from Ahobila Mutt and so forth. Whomever that

you are devoted to, you can submit your request to that Preceptor.

Notes

Kshatriyas and Vaishyas are ordained to do sandhyavandanam like

Brahmins and it is not ordained for the rest. One can take bath and apply the

dwadasa urdva pundram and worship the Acarya thaniyan in the morning and

continue to do other routines.

Q24JUL21008

Though the likes of Indran and Ahalya have committed unpardonable

transgressions, why does Perumal favours Indra by having him in the position

of Devendra?

Vidwan`s reply

Ahalya is not tainted as Perumal had relieved her of her sins and this is

indicated in Ramayanam. If we even think that they are tainted, the thought

itself will beget our sin.

We should take this as an example as to what kind of taints are been

mercifully absolved by Perumal, asserts Swami Desikan in many verses of

Paduka Sahasram.

They are divine beings; these are instances for us to learn good morals.

Notes

Even today, we see that those who have erred are held in high esteem

unlike those who have not erred. Bhagavan grants the relevant rewards or

punishment accordingly so we need not worry about it.




Moreover, it is a sin if we think badly of those who have atoned for their

sins, so one must be careful in these matters.

Q24JUL21009

What are the topics under Grantha Chatustya kalakshepam that women are

allowed to attend?

Vidwan`s reply

Women can attend Srimad Rahasyatrayasaram, Bhagavat Vishayam

along with recitation. One can learn those Sri Suktis and then attend the

kalakshepam.

As Sri Bashyam and Gita Bashyam contain many lines from Veda,

women cannot recite them directly. One can simply listen to them from the back

row of Kalakshepa goshti. As it is difficult to read the Grantham, our preceptors

like Navalpakkam Sri U Ve Vasudevachar had mercifully provided lucid

exposition in Tamil for us to learn and understand them.

Q24JUL21010

Can women pluck Thulasi? During Nammazhvar moksha utsavam in our

temple, Andal goshti plucks Thulasi. Is this appropriate?

Vidwan`s reply

Women are not allowed to pluck Thulasi for Emperuman’s

Thiruvaradhanam and there are certain rules and mantras for plucking Thulasi

that men should abide by to pluck at appropriate times.




Q24JUL21011

Can one do tharpanam during full moon (Purnima)? During pitru paksham

should one do tharpanam first or should one do thiruvaradhanam first?

Vidwan`s reply

• There is no connection to tharpanam on full moon day.

• If a new month or eclipse occurs on a new moon day, tharpanam should

be performed because it is done during those occurrences and not on

full moon day.

Notes

Tharpanam should be done during a punya kalam based on the birth of a

new month; if the new month begins in the morning one has to do tharpanam

first and followed by thiruvaradhanam. If the new month begins after ijjya

kalam, one has to complete ijjayaradhanam and proceed to do tharpanam.

As darsha shrarddham is done during the afternoon, our elders take bath

in the afternoon to do thiruvaradhanam first followed by darsha shrarddham/

amavasai tharpanam.

Q24JUL21012

What is the connection between rice and Ekadasi? Why should we avoid whole

rice and if need be, consume items made of broken rice?

Vidwan`s reply

• Rice is a complete food for us, unlike milk and fruits.

• One has to observe fasting during Ekadasi and those who cannot fast avoid

such food so rice is prohibited.




Notes

As per Purana, Rukma Charitra state that on Ekadasi the evil spirit Mohini

enters the whole rice and into whoever consumes whole rice, the evil spirit

enters into them; when the rice is broken, she flees from it and broken rice is

considered half food, so one has to avoid partaking whole rice on this day.

Q24JUL21013

Adiyen first submit adiyen’s gratitude for responding to adiyen’s query (related

to tharpanam and a Jeevan that has attained Paramapadam as a Sumangali) in

the previous issue of Sudarshanam. Still, aidyen is not able to comprehend.

While performing the karmas, we do it to satisfy Bhavagan (Bhagavad

preethyartham) and have no doubt the benefits of the karmas are offered to him.

During tharpanam we mention the names of mother, mother’s father, mother’s

paternal grandfather and great-grandfather (mAtA, mAtAmaha, mAtru

pitAmaha, matru prapitAmaha) and offer arghyam (offering of ceremonial

water). But, until the son of the soul that had attained Parampadam s a

Sumangali is qualified to perform tharpanam, what is the status of the soul that

has attained Paramapadam?

Vidwan`s reply

• The soul that has attained Paramapadam is in an exalted position. That

does not expect our tharpanam at all. That soul eternally experiences

divine Supreme bliss. The Vedas are very lucid about this as can be

seen from Chandogya Upanishad.

Notes




• We perform tharpanam for them because this is ordained by the dharma

shastras and the Vedas. They are not going to be satisfied by our

tharpanam. If we do not follow the duties prescribed by the dharma

shastras and the Vedas, we beget sin. Instead of being concerned about

the souls that have attained Paramapadam, we must be concerned about

our status and must perform as ordered by the scriptures and to satisfy the

Paramatma who is the antaryAmi in the departed souls.

• As scriptures are the cause for actions and inactions, it is sufficient we

follow its rules, and the departed souls and Perumal are not deprived of

anything.

• For example, if we stop doing tiruvaradhanam for our household Perumal,

He does not lose anything.

• If we continue to do trivaradhanam, it is us who benefit and not Him. This

explanation is applicable for this query as well.

Q24JUL21014

When should we chant the Ashtakshara mantra?

Vidwan`s reply

Our elders follow the practice of chanting Ashtaksharam immediately

after performing sandhyavandhanam. As Swami Desikan has shown this in Sri

Pancharathra Agama Raksha based on authoritative statements from

Mahabharata, our elders follow this practice. Chanting Ashtaksharam at this

time cleanses the soul to worship Him.




Generally, only those who have undergone Samashrayanam are allowed

to chant. One has to chant the thaniyan (invocatory verse) of the Samashrayana

Acharyan and the lineage of Acharya and then one has to recite the sloka

‘Asmad Desikam Asmadiya Pracharyan’ and ‘enuyir thandalithavanai’ sloka as

per the tradition.

To know about how to do pranayamam, sankalpam and about the

Mahabharata verse please click the following YouTube link

https://youtu.be/NYpkm1ZmQhU

Q24JUL21015

What is an omen?

Vidwan`s reply

It’s been in practice by our elders for a long time to look out for omen.

When two Brahmins come together while we go out, it is considered a good

omen.

There is something called nimittam; when a bell chimes before we proceed

to do a work, it is considered good sign and the work shall be successful. A

neran is one that happens at that time for e.g., when someone unintentionally

utters negative words at the time we proceed to do something, the work we

intend to do may not have the desired result.

Dreams also have positive and negative results accordingly. Ramayana is

filled with many omens. Astrology also deals with such omens. For details on

scientific explanation, please click this link

https://youtu.be/gUOuKJXan8w

https://youtu.be/NYpkm1ZmQhU

https://youtu.be/gUOuKJXan8w




Q24JUL21016

Should we not light lamps made up of rice flour(mavilakku) during Purattasi

Brahmotsvam at Thirumala until the Dwajarohanam?

Vidwan`s reply

Since we light up mavilakku for Thiruvenkatavan during Saturdays, as we

have to participate in the utsavams we may be advised not to light up lamps

during festival time.

Particularly those who stay at Thriumala will not do so as they like to

participate in the temple festival. Generally, during utsava time people shorten

the thiruvaradhanam for Perumal at home. They postpone the functions like

weddings, upanayanam until the conclusion of the temple festival as the

festivals are given prime importance.

One can try to participate in Thirumala utsavam and there is no harm in

lighting mavilakku at that time. Act as per the advice of the elders of the house.




Stree Dharmam (Questions and Answers)

Q21JUL21004

Can Ekadasi fasting be observed during the menstruating period? Will it beget

sin? Is Rama-Krishna Nama japam, chanting of Dvaya mantram allowed during

this period?

Vidwan`s reply

Ekadasi fasting can be observed during the menstruating period.

Notes

There is no harm in chanting the names of Bhagavan.

Q21JUL21012

Do scriptures allow any other religious practices other than observing Ekadasi

vratam for women who had done Prapatti?

Vidwan`s reply

Apart from observing Ekadasi vratam, one can observe other vratams for

Perumal like Sravana vratam. Some observe vratam on Fridays and Saturdays.

It is acceptable to observe other vratams for the sake of Perumal.

Notes

Some households have the practice of wearing charadu (thread coated in

turmeric paste) commencement of Panguni by observing nonbu (a sort of

vratam). One need not fast the whole day as some light refreshments are

allowed. Vratam can be observed only with the consent of elders. Some

Prapanna households do not have this tradition.




Q22JUL21003

Women worship Thulasi by offering water, drawing kolams and chanting

slokas. Can they meditate upon Krishna Bhagavan and pluck Thulasi leaves for

offering it to Perumal?

Vidwan`s reply

The mantra chanted during plucking Thulasi must be learned as a

upadesham. Hence, it is not a practice for women to pluck Thulasi.

Q22JUL21010

Can women recite Sundarkandam? Or they are allowed read only the

exposition? Will we derive the same fruits when we recite its exposition rather

than the original verse?

Vidwan`s reply

In our tradition, it is not a practice to recite the original verses, but it can

be read as a story.

Q22JUL21013

Can women chant Ashtakshara mantra after Samashrayanam or after

Bharanyasam?

Vidwan`s reply

Women can chant Ashtakshsara mantra after Samashrayanam.

Q23JUL21005

Adiyen has some physical ailments that my mensurating period stretches

between four to thirty days:




• should I refrain for four days or the entire period of mensuration for

routine work?

• Can I enter the kitchen after five days?

• Can I clean the vessels used for Perumal after five days?

Vidwan`s reply

As per the tradition, one needs to stay away for three nights and after

taking bath on the fourth day, we come for routine work. But the fourth day is

also considered impure. Though there may be physical discomfort after the

fourth day, one need not remain separate.

There is no need to stay separate until the fifteenth day while days sixteen

and seventeen are equivalent to the fourth day of impurity. If the discomfort

prolongs after seventeen days, then one must stay separate.

While scriptures do not object one from lighting lamps or cleaning

thiruvaradhana vessels and it is not wrong if one feels uncomfortable in doing

this work, they can refrain from them, again it depends on one’s mindset.




Sri Sukthis of Purvacharyas (Questions and Answers)

Q21JUL21008

As far as adiyen has heard, Thayar manifested from Mount Meru during

Koormavatara. Is Thayar a supreme jeevatma then? Did she not incarnate

during Perumal’s previous incarnations? As my mind refuses to accept this,

hence requesting to clarify.

Vidwan`s reply

Piratti also incarnates like how Perumal incarnates as Rama and Krishna,

She is not created anew. So, Piratti is not part of the Jeevakoti (beings). Piratti

belongs to the Eshvara goshti along with Perumal.

Q21JUL21009

What does Purvacharya’s Srisukti mean?

Vidwan`s reply

Please refer to the previous issue of Sudarshanam.

Q21JUL21013

Adiyen is a disciple of Srimad Ahobila mutt; adiyen would like to know about

my preceptor.

Vidwan`s reply

There are many books on the preceptors and the tradition of Srimad

Ahobila Mutt. GSPK conducts regular discourses and celebrates preceptors’

thirunakshatram. You can join GSPK groups to know about your preceptors.

Many websites provide the required details.




Q21JUL21014

Adiyen is eager to know about our tradition and its anushtanam. Kindly advise

the ways to achieve this.

Vidwan`s reply

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benefitted.

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Q21JUL21015

Divya Prabandham consists padhigams that are titled Thiruvaimozhi,

Thiruviruttam, Peria Thirumozhi, Periyazhvar Thirumozhi, etc What is the

basis for this naming convention?

Vidwan`s reply

• Nalayira Divya prabandham is not a book, it is a compilation.

• Swami Desikan had said in Prabandha saram that Nalayira Divya

Prabandham is a compilation of twenty-four prabandhams. The Acaryas

of our sampradayam has arranged it in such an order.

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• Twelve Azhvars have graced Prabandhams and they have been compiled

under twenty-four titles and twenty-four prabandhams. For instance, the

works of Periyazhvar are titled Periyazhvar Thirumozhi and the works of

Andal are classified as Thiruppavai and Nachiar Thirumozhi.

• Thiruviruttam, Thiruvaimozhi are the titles of the relevant Prabandhams.

Q21JUL21018

Andal prays to Kamadevan in Nachiyar Thirumozhi. Uttamur Swami in his

exposition says that as per Swami Desikan Andal performed Naimitika Karma

(special pursuit) and prayed to the Emperuman who is the antaryAmi in

Kamadevan. Uttamur Swami goes onto refer to the words of Swami Desikan

“Nachiyar krishnanaip perugaikkAgap pannina kamadevarchanam shrungara

samadhyanuguna Krishna rupantara vishayam”. In which Grantham of Swami

Desikan is this statement found?

Vidwan`s reply

Swami Desikan has described Andal’s prayer to Kamadeva in his works

Paramata Bangam.

Q22JUL21002

Kindly explain about Bhagavan’s poorna, avesha, and shakti incarnations. Does

Emperuman select the jeevans and permeates them during his avesha and Sakti

incarnations?

Vidwan`s reply

• Swami Desikan had dealt about poorna, avesha and shakti incarnations in

Tatvatrayam.




• Emperuman himself appeared as Rama and Krishna. These are poorna

avatarams

• Many of his incarnations are Avesha Avataram; he pervades into a Jeevan

or infuses his power (shakti) into a jeevan to accomplish His divine will.

Perumal selects such beings.

• For example, Parasurama still exists; but his incarnation had ended. That

is, Perumal had infused his strength onto him to fulfill the divine

enactments and so are Vyasa and others. One can know about this

elaborately in Srimad Rahasyatrayasaram.

Q22JUL21004

Adiyen’s seven-year-old daughter wants to know when did Adisesha and

Perumal met? How did Adisesha became the Lord’s bed and from when the

Lord was reclining on Adisesha?

Vidwan`s reply

Both Perumal and Adisesha are together eternally.

Notes

Perumal is eternal; since Adisesha is a Nityasuri, he is also eternal and

they are together always.

Q22JUL21014

As my children have grown up, adiyen has a lot of spare time. What are the

slokas that can be recited? Can women read Ramayanam?

Vidwan`s reply




• We can learn many interesting topics like Desika stotras, Purvacharya

stotrams, Azhvars’ Divya Prabandham, and Desika Prabandham.

• There are magazines like Sri Narasimhapriya, Sri Ranganatha Paduka

which feature interesting articles.

• Apart from these, one can read stories from Puranas which are available

in English, Tamil, and many other languages.

• One can pass their time meaningfully through the above-mentioned ways.

Further, there are many upanyasams to listen to as well.

• As per scriptures, women must not read Srimad Ramayana, Srimad

Bhagavad Gita in its original form but they can learn its meanings.

Q24JUL21004

What is the difference between reciting stotras/pasuram versus stotra/pasura

parayanam?

Vidwan`s reply

• Stotras/Pasurams are not read but recited with devotion (sevithal).

• As it is recited for Perumal it is known as Parayanam.

• One should refer sandhai, thiruvai (modes of learning by rote) as

sevithal only.




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