[Fwd: Life of Ramanuja : English Documentary : Srimad Bhagavat Ramanujacharya]

June 7, 2005

Source: The Hindu

http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2005/05/13/stories/2005051302150300.htm

Life of Ramanuja

English Documentary : Srimad Bhagavat Ramanujacharya

Price: Rs. 175 (CD)

Ramanuja was an important member of the school of Sri Vaishnavism so

called because Sridevi, the Goddess Lakshmi, is said to be its

propounder. Total surrender to the Almighty was the key feature of Sri

Vaishnavism and its philosophy was described as Visistadvaita.

Ramanuja was born to Asuri Kesavachariar and Kantimathi in

Sriperumbudur, a small village not far from Chennai, in the year 1017

A.D. He received higher-level education from the Advaitin teacher,

Yadhava Prakasa. He was married to Thanjambal at probably the age of 16.

Yamunacharya, a great preceptor in Srirangam decided that Ramanuja

should become his successor, but as fate would have it Yamuna died

before this could happen.

When Ramanuja was taken to pay his last respects to the guru, he found

that three of Yamuna's fingers in the right hand were folded into the

palm. Ramanuja understood that this was a message to him and pronounced

three vows. As soon as these three vows were taken by Ramanuja, Yamuna's

hand became wide open.

Many such colourful incidents in Ramanuja's life like the meeting with

the hunter couple who were none other than the Lord and His celestial

consort, the Brahmarakshasa episode, the Guru Yadhavaprakasa becoming

the student of his own disciple Ramanuja, the initiation by Goshti Purna

into the most sacred Ashtakshari mantra, the Melakote temple near Mysore

that Ramanuja built and where he stayed for 22 years etc. are all well

covered in this album.

This release of Sea Records is a valuable asset not only to followers of

Hinduism, but even to many who are interested in widening their horizons

about various religions other than their own.

The delightful visuals, the excellent narration by P. C. Ramakrishna,

the soothing musical backdrop and the appropriate script do add to the

quality of this effort.

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Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are

expressly prohibited without the consent of The Hindu

October 14, 2005

Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha

I would like to add that the book "Life Of Ramanujacharya" published by the Vishishiadvaita centre is an excellent book on Udayavar. I also own the book "Ramanujar" brought out by the Ramakrishna Mutt which is a welcome addition.

There was a play staged in chennai a few years back titled "Ramanujar" written by the famous novelist Indira Parthasarathy. The plays begins with passing of Alavandhar & ends with Udayavar nominating his successor. I had the good fortune of witnessing that play in Museum theatre.

The feature film on Ramanuja directed by G.V.Iyer was telecast on DD a few years back. It was very well shot with soul stirring music by Dr.balamurali krishna.

The reason I am sharing this info here is that there are not many books or literature on Udayavar as compared to say, Adi Sankara.

regards,

Lakshminarayanan

Madhuri and Mohan <mmsagar wrote:

Source: The Hindu http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2005/05/13/stories/2005051302150300.htmLife of RamanujaEnglish Documentary : Srimad Bhagavat RamanujacharyaPrice: Rs. 175 (CD)Ramanuja was an important member of the school of Sri Vaishnavism so called because Sridevi, the Goddess Lakshmi, is said to be its propounder. Total surrender to the Almighty was the key feature of Sri Vaishnavism and its philosophy was described as Visistadvaita.Ramanuja was born to Asuri Kesavachariar and Kantimathi in Sriperumbudur, a small village not far from Chennai, in the year 1017 A.D. He received higher-level education from the Advaitin teacher, Yadhava Prakasa. He was married to Thanjambal at probably the age of 16.Yamunacharya, a great preceptor in

Srirangam decided that Ramanuja should become his successor, but as fate would have it Yamuna died before this could happen.When Ramanuja was taken to pay his last respects to the guru, he found that three of Yamuna's fingers in the right hand were folded into the palm. Ramanuja understood that this was a message to him and pronounced three vows. As soon as these three vows were taken by Ramanuja, Yamuna's hand became wide open.Many such colourful incidents in Ramanuja's life like the meeting with the hunter couple who were none other than the Lord and His celestial consort, the Brahmarakshasa episode, the Guru Yadhavaprakasa becoming the student of his own disciple Ramanuja, the initiation by Goshti Purna into the most sacred Ashtakshari mantra, the Melakote temple near Mysore that Ramanuja built and where he stayed for 22 years etc. are all well covered in this album.This release of Sea Records is a valuable

asset not only to followers of Hinduism, but even to many who are interested in widening their horizons about various religions other than their own.The delightful visuals, the excellent narration by P. C. Ramakrishna, the soothing musical backdrop and the appropriate script do add to the quality of this effort.Copyright: 1995 - 2005 The HinduRepublication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the consent of The Hindu-----------------srirangarAja charaNAmbhuja rAja hamsamsrimad parAnkusa padhAmbhuja brungarAjam|sri bhattanAtha parakAla mukhAbhja mitramsrivatsachihnna saranam yathirAjameedE||I pay homage to Sri Ramanuja, the swan who has chosen the Lotus Feet of Sri Ranganatha as his refuge;who is collecting the pollen and nectar from the flower-like feet of Parankusa (NammAzhwAr); who brightens like the sun the faces of Bhattanatha

(PeriAzhwAr) and Parakala (Thirumangai AzhwAr), andwho is the refuge of Kuresa!

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