Guest guest Posted October 26, 1995 Report Share Posted October 26, 1995 Hello everyone, I am glad to be the new member of the prapatti family. I am greatful to Mani for adding my name to this list. I have been thouroughly enjoying the discussions for the past few days. I have some info about Swami Prathivadi Bhayankaram Anna: Varadhan wrote **As an aside, the reason that Anna got the title Prativaadhi Bayangram was that he won a debate with someone. If someone knows more about the debate tat he won please pass on the information** Sri Hasthigirinatha Anna was born in 10th generation of Mudumbai Nambi (brother-in-law of Sri Bhagavath Ramanujacharyar)family, to Ananthacharya on Adi Pushyam of the year Plava 4463of the Kali Era, corresponding to 1361 A.D. He became an earnest disciple of Nayana Varadacharyar (illustrious son of Sri Vedanta Deshikar) and acquired greater spiritual knowledge. Anna's sensational victory in a debate with the famous and undefeated Advaitin Narasimha Misra, in establishing the supremacy of Vishistadwita Siddhanta earned him the title 'PRATHIVADI BHAYANKARAM' from his Guru Nayana Varadacharya. From then on he was called PRATHIVADI BHAYANKARAM ANNA. Swamy Anna became an intimate, trusted and devout disciple of Swamy Manayala Mamunigal and was one of the Asta Diggajas (8 invincible Acharyas) to propagate Vishistadwita philosophy. After leading a life of spiritual discipline and dedicated service, he shed his mortal body on Panguni Sukla Navami day in the year Srimukha, Kali abda year 4556, corresponding to 1454 A.D. Indira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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