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Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 4:52 AMRamanuja Sambandham Course - Detailsvchithan

 

 

 

 

 

Sri:Srimathe Ramanujaya NamahaSrimath Varavara Munaye Namaha

"BECOME A RAMANUJA SAMBANDHI"Patron : Sri.U.Ve. Velukkudi Krishnan Swamy

Dear Srivaishnava Bhagavathas, adiyen seyyum vinnappam. During Sri.U.Ve.Velukkudi Krishnan Swamy's recent visit to USA, Swamy suggested to start a wonderful learning program for all aspiring Srivaishnavas in USA to learn our sampradhayam directly from scholars in India. Swamy called this program as "Become a

Ramanuja Sambandhi". The details are as follows: 1. What is it?Swamy Ramanuja gave six instructions to his disciples to be a true SriVaishnava. The purpose of these instructions is for us to learn and practice Bhagavath Vishayam , SriBhashyam, Rahasya Thrayam etc. Here is an exciting opportunity to fullfill this, by joining the

"Ramanuja Samabandham Course". We can learn from the comforts of our living quarters and achieve the objectives. The preparations for this program are done under the guidance of Sri Krishnan Swamy. 2. What is this course?

This course is a one to one learning session with a scholar in our sampradhayam to learn the basics and advanced concepts andpractices of our SriVaishnava Sampradhayam.3. What are the subjects covered?

To begin with fundamentals of our Sampradhayam will be taught, followed by advanced concepts like Vedartha Sangraham, Bhagavath Vishayam, SriBhashyam, Rahasya Thrayam etc.,4. What are the pre-requisites for this course?

Self interest, urge to be part of the greatest sampradhayam5. How is this course taught?The course is taught in tele-bridge session. The registers members will connect to a conference call (USA number) and listen. The

scholar will be in India and will teach from there.6. How many hours must I spend to learn?Three hours per week. The course is on weekends. The timings are 8:-9:30 PM EST both Saturdays and Sundays

7. What is the medium of instruction?The course is taught in Tamizh (There may be once in a while English lectures).8. Will I be provided with course materials?

Yes. For the first module books will be provided.9. When is the course going to start?The course will start on Saturday, Jan. 24th, 2009.

10. What is taught initially ?The first module will start with an introduction to our sampradhayam. This is based on 'Yathindra Matha Deepika'. This will be followed by Swami Ramanuja's Vedartha Sangraham.

11. Who is the teacher? The whole course is conducted under the guidance of Sri.Velukkudi Krishnan Swamy. Swamy has modularized the course for easy learning. The first module will be taught by Sri.Ammal Acharyan U.Ve.Melathirumalikai Vishnuchithan Swamy. He will be

mentored by Sri.Thiruppullani Swamy. Sri. Velukkudi Krishnan Swamy will be delivering once in a while guest lectures.12. Is there a fee involved?Yes, The fee for the first module is $101 (favoring Vedics). It includes Books, Scholar sambhavana and the technical setup

in India. This also includes notes prepared by the scholars. 13. What if I miss one session?We urge the members not to miss the sessions to maintain continuity in learning. However, due to unavoidable reasons if you miss the session, recorded lectures will also be provided. At the end of each module, recordings of all sessions will be provided.

14. What is the duration of the course?The first module is expected to be completed in about 8-9 Months. Since it starts in January end of 2009, this will be finished by

about Sep-Oct of 2009.15. How do I register for the course?A registration form will be made available in www.vedics.net/ramanuja for online registration. Only one registration is needed per family. Husband and wife need not register separately. For each registration one book (either Thamizh or English) will be provided.

Additional books needed are extra and will cost $20.16. How do I make payment?You can pay by check or by pay-pal. The details are available in the registration page. (www.vedics.net/ramanuja).

17. Is this course only for those in USA?The course is taught via tele-bridge conference calls originating from the USA. So, you will be required to connect to a USA number. This is feasible only for members in USA. However, those in India are also welcome to join the course, if they have a VOIP

phone at their residence and can use that phone to call USA numbers.18. I have VOIP phone in India and can I register?Yes. You can use the same registration page (www.vedics.net/ramanuja). However, the payment is only by Check.

19. What is the cost for learning from India?The cost for the first module will be Rs.5001. The check should be sent to Vedics. The details are available in the registration page.

20. Can I send this email to groups that I know?Please do, if you can spread the news to the interested devotees (or /google groups) in your area and and ask them if they

are interested to become Ramanuja Sambandhi and want to join the course it will be of great help as well. 22. What is the last day/date I must respond by?We do not have much time since books need to be shipped from India. So, please register immediately.

23. Who must I contact for more information?Sampath Kumar Padmanaban - janasampath - 404.547.7073

Sundar Saranathan - sundar.saranathan - 508.879.9254

Sridhar Sowmiyan - ssowmiyan - 978.975.0098Kazhiyur Narayanan - kaz.narayanan - 702.630.0758

Please respond to this program and make use of this greatest opportunity.adiyenRamanuja DasanSampath Kumar Padmanaban

Azhvar Emberumanar Jeeyar Thiruvadikale SaranamJeeyar Thiruvadikale Saranam

 

 

 

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