Anatazhvan : Questions and Answers

Question : Select all the statements that are true from the below list
(1) Lord Srinivasa's chin oozed blood after having wounded by a crowbar from Swami Ananthazhvan when he came to him as a boy and helped him
(2) In order to stop the blood from oozing out from the vigraha the priests/Anantazhvan applied herbs to sotp blood flow
(3) To this day Pachai karpu:ram (Camphor) is applied on Lord Srinivasa's chin from the time of the incident where Lord Srinivasa got hurt
(4) The crowbar used by Swami Ananthazhvan on Lord Srinivasa is hung at the right side of the entrance to the main temple (Thiurmala)
(5) The pachai karpu:ram is distributed to the devotees as Sripadaremu


Posted On : 27-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4,5)




Question : On this day ____ Swami Anata:zhvan attained the lotus feet of His a:cha:rya. On this day every year Lord Srinivasa and His consort come in procession to the garden of Ananta:zhva:n and prasa:da is offered
(1) Chithra month Chithra star
(2) Thirua:di pu:ram day
(3) Sri Jayanthi
(4) Bha:drapada (Puratta:si) Shravana (Thiruo:nam)


Posted On : 26-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : This acha:rya asked a devotee to go to Swami Anatha:Zhva:n and directly get to know the definition of a true Vaishnavite from him. Who is this acharya?
(1) Swami Ramanuja
(2) Swami Parasara Bhattar
(3) Swami Emba:r
(4) Swami Periya Thirumalai Nambi


Posted On : 25-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Elders say that the salutation verse (thaniyan) of Swami Anantha:hva:n was given by
(1) His disciples
(2) Swami Ramanuja
(3) Lord Srinivasa
(4) Lord Thiruna:rayana


Posted On : 24-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Even now its customary for the Lord of _____ t o be bedecked as Lord Srinivasa on special occassions of Ekadasi and birthday of Swami Anatha:zhvan/ Which Lord?
(1) The Lord at Thirunarayanapuram (Me:lkote)
(2) The Lord at Srirangam
(3) The Lord at Sriperumbu:du:R
(4) The Lord at Thiruvallike:ni"


Posted On : 23-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : A young couple came during the nights and psoilt the garden of Swami Anantha:zhva:n. Who were they?


Posted On : 22-05-2023



ANSWER : Lord Srinivasa and Alarme:lmanga tha:ya:r




Question : Who is the direct acharya of Swami Ananta:zhvan (meaning the one who did pancha samska:ram for Anantha:zhvan:n)
(1) Swami Ramanuja
(2) Swami Parasara Bhattar
(3) Aruralalap perumal Emperumanar
(4) Periya Thirumalai Nambi / Sri Saila Pu:rna


Posted On : 21-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : "What is the birthplace of Swami Ananta:zhva:n
(1) Siruputthu:r / Kiranganu:r(Near Mysore)
(2) Srirangam
(3) Thirumala
(4) Melkote"


Posted On : 19-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Who was instrumental in having the practice of Ramanuja nu:tranda:di being recited one day at Thirumala during Adhyayana utsavam?


Posted On : 18-05-2023



ANSWER : Swami Ananta:zhva:n (who requested permission from Lord Srinivasa to get this going)




Question : Select the right answer
(1) Swami Anata:zhva:n is considered as the father in law of Lord Srinivasa
(2) Swami Ananta:zhva:n is considered as the father-in-law of Alarme:lmangai amma(Tha:ya:r)


Posted On : 17-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : What name did Swami Anantazhvan given to the lake tank and the garden that he created for the sake of Lord Srinivasa's service of Thirumala


Posted On : 15-05-2023



ANSWER : Ra:ma:nuja




Question : What is the birth month/star of Swami Anantha:zhva:n


Posted On : 14-05-2023



ANSWER : "Chaitra (Chitra) - month
(Chaitra (Chitra) - Star"




Question : When Swami Parasara Bhattar went to debate with Vedanti (Later known as Nanjiyar) to defeat him in a debate, he was welcomed by Anantazhvan who also accompanies him at that time for the debate - True/False


Posted On : 12-05-2023



ANSWER : TRUE




Question : The sannidi of these a:cha:ryas (present in image)are in Thirupati Govindaraja Perumal temple. Who are they?
(1) Ra:ma:nuja, Ananta:zhva:n
(2) Madhurakavi, Ananta:zhva:n
(3) Arula:lapperuma:L Emperuma:na:r, Ananta:zhva:n



your image

Posted On : 11-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The descendants of Swami Anata:zhva:n add the term ------- to themselves
(1) Ramanuja da:sa
(2) Ananta:zhvan Da:sas
(3) Madhurakavi Da:Sas


Posted On : 10-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)



Note : â€It is only to please my Acarya, Sri Ramanuja,
“said Ananthalvan I am engaged in making garlands and serving at your shrine. I
know of no other Lord except the Acarya from Srirangam. I always chant
Madhurakavi’s kanninunchiruthambu and think constantly of my Acarya . You
may consider me a dasa of Madhurakavi. Has not Nammalvar recited “paran
sendru ser thiruvenkatamamalai (Thiru Venkata Hills where the Lord arrived from
Sri Vakunth) After all you are as much a descendnt on the Hills as I am. You
came little earlier and I came a little later. I am here to obey the orders of Sri
Ramanuja and I will refuse to move out. I will continue with my service to
youâ€The lotus eyed Lord was immensely pleased and applauded Anantalvan in
describing himself as Madhurakavidasa. Since then the descendants and the
disciples of Ananthalvan chose to add the term ‘Madhurakavidasa’ to
themselves. Like Madhurakavi, Ananthalvan was also an Acarya dasa.
Ananthalvan stood to Sri Ramanuja in the same term as Madhurakavi stood to
Nammalvar"



Question : What is the name of Satari at the sanctum sanctorum of Swami Ramanuja at Thirumala
(1) Mudaliya:nda:n
(2) Ku:ratha:zhva:n
(3) Anantha:azhva:n


Posted On : 09-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Swa:mi Anantha:zhva:n consecrated ____ deity (vigraha) in Thirumala? Which one
(1) Ramanuja
(2) Godha
(3) Namma:zhva:r


Posted On : 08-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Name the work that Swami Ananta:zhvan wrote on Thirumala history


Posted On : 07-05-2023



ANSWER : Ve:nkata:chala Ithiha:sama:la




Question : You can read this biography on Swami Anatazhvan and also get the answers to our questions from here. Its a short biography that describes the greatness of this Acharya: http://acharya.org/bk/pb/Anandazhvan/ThirumalaiAnanthalwan-ABiography.pdf

Circle all the works of Ananta:zhva:n
(1) Ra:ma:nuja Chatusslo:ki
(2) Ka:nthas Chatuslo:ki
(3) Go:dha Chatussl:ki
(4) Ashtaslo:ki


Posted On : 06-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,3)




Question : Swami Anantha:zhva:n was called as 'anantha a:N pillai' by Swami Ramanuja. It means
(1) The one who is fearless and a true courageous male
(2) The one who is dedicated to service of the Lord
(3) The one who is decdicated to the service of Acharya
(4) The one who is the foremost of the 74 simha:sana:dipati's


Posted On : 05-05-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Identify the Azharya in the image. Hint: check what he has in his hand.
Image COurtesy: in Answer



your image

Posted On : 03-05-2023



ANSWER : Swami Ananta:zhva:n
https://guruparamparai.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/ananthazhwan/




Question : This acharya stayed in Thirumala on command of Swami Ramanuja. He is one of the 74 Simha:sana:dipati's. Who is he?


Posted On : 02-05-2023



ANSWER : Swsami Ananta:zhva:n




Question : Lord Srinivasa of Thiurmala to this day visits the garden of Swami Anantazhvan and gives his garland and satakopa to the Magizha tree. Which day(s) are these?
(1) His Thirunakshattiram (Chaitra chitra)
(2) Thirua:dipu:ram
(3) Chaitra Ardra


Posted On : 19-05-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2) - Thirua:dipu:ram for thi:rtham




Question : Who is the boy who tries to help Anantazhvar and his wife with the garden duties. The boy is also hurt by Anantazhvar with the crow bar?


Posted On : 18-05-2022



ANSWER : Lord Srinivasa/Venkatesha




Question : What does Swami Anantazhvan name the garden that he nurtures for making garlands for the Lord at Thirumala
(1) Srinivasa
(2) Padmavathi
(3) Ramanuja
(4) Pushpavanam


Posted On : 17-05-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : What is the birthplace of Swami Anantazhvar
(1) Kiranganu:r
(2) Srirangam
(3) Thirumala


Posted On : 16-05-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Jumbled words (Works of Swami Anantazhvan)
aesnktaev sthihaai laam
dogah likohhtasuc
majaruna uhocshaltik


Posted On : 15-05-2022



ANSWER : Jumbled words (Works of Swami Anantazhvan)
Venkatesa Ithihasa Mala
Godha Chathusloki
Ramanuja Chathusloki




Question : Identify the acharya in this picture. Its his Thirunakshattiram today . Hint look at what He's holding in his hands
Courtesy : pbase. Full link in answer setion



your image

Posted On : 14-05-2022



ANSWER : Swami Anantazhvan
Image courtesy: https://pbase.com/svami/image/34561201




Question : In the 23rd verse of Upadesa Rathinamaamalai Swami Manavala Mamuni says what about Andal?
(1) There is none equal to Andal
(2) There is no day equal to the birthday of Andal


Posted On : 29-07-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1) and (2)




Question : During the purattasi festival at Thirumala, on the 8th day who is the acharya that is presented with garland of flowers and other gifts from the Lord Himself


Posted On : 21-04-2019



ANSWER : During the purattasi festival at Thirumala, on the 8th day Swami Anantazhvan is presented with garland of flowers and other gifts from the Lord Himself . Check notes for information



Note : Lord Srinivasa and Padmavati amma started collecting flowers from Swami Anantazhvans garden at night. As a result some of his best flowers were issing for the Lord. SO Swasmi Anantazhvsn decided to catch them one day on the act and he was able to catch only Padmavati who had taken the form of princess. The Lord then at the temple then told the priest that it was He and his consort who visited the gardens. Hearing this Swami Anantazhvan shed tears of joy and carried Padmavati amma on a basket on his head and took a bunch of flowers. In memory to this miracle Swami Ramanuja started this practice of honoring Swami Anantazhvan with flowers on the 8th day of the Purattasi festival



Question : Who auhtored the Ve:nkata:chala Ithiha:samala?


Posted On : 20-04-2019



ANSWER : It is believed that Ve:nkata:chala Ithihasa ma:la is auhtored by Swami Anantazhvan who went and served in Thirumala based on the direction from his Acharya Bhagavad Ramanuja.
It is a work which professes to be a historical account of the various arrangements that were made from time to time for the conduct of worship in the temple on the hill at Venkatam.




Question : Which of the following statements are true?
(1) Lord Srinivasa is anointed with camphor on his chin everyday as mark of the wound done by Swami Anantazhvan
(2) Shovel used by Swami Anantazhvan to hurt the Lord is kept at the northern wall of the main entrance in the temple at Thirumala
(3) Swami Anantazhvan hurt the young boy who inspite of many warnings continued helping with his kainkaryam to the Lord
(4) The young boy who helped Swami Anatazhvan's wife was Lord Srinivasa himself


Posted On : 19-04-2019



ANSWER : All of the statements are true . Check notes for information
(1) Lord Srinivasa is anointed with camphor on his chin everyday as mark of the wound done by Swami Anantazhvan
(2) Shovel used by Swami Anantazhvan to hurt the Lord is kept at the northern wall of the main entrance in the temple at Thirumala
(3) Swami Anantazhvan hurt the young boy who inspite of many warnings continued helping with his kainkaryam to the Lord
(4) The young boy who helped Swami Anatazhvan's wife was Lord Srinivasa himself



Note : Swami Anantazhvan maintained the flower garden for Lord Srinivasa based on Swami Ramanuja's direction. Looking at his pregnant wife working in the garden Srinivasa took the form of a boy and helped her. Inspite of many warnings from Anantazhvan not to help, the boy did. Anantazhvan got angry with the boys impertinence and hurt him with a shovel which caused a small depression in his chin. which struck him at the chin and left a depression there. Swami Anantazhvan feels bad and when when he went to the Lord that day, he found blood dripping from the God's chin. Guessing that it was none other than Srinivasa himself that appeared as the offending bachelor.He collected the pollen from the flowers of Vishamacchada and pressed it on the wound to stop the blood, and begged the God to excuse him for the offense of hurting him. Pleased with his devotion Srinivasa thought it but right that the wound should remain as it was, and asked him to place the shovel with which he hit him at a prominent place in the temple, so that it may be seen by all This was carried out and ever since that times on the occasion of the daily worship, Srinivasa is anointed with the camphor mixture on the mark of the wound at the chin.



Question : Who is the young boy helping Ananta:lwa:n's wife with heavy sack of soil?
A. Ananth Alwan himself helping his wife
B. Lord Srinivasa
C. Lord Narasimha
D. none of the above


Posted On : 18-04-2019



ANSWER : Ans B. Lord Srinivasa comes as a young boy to help the Swami Anantazhvans wife who was pregnant and still serving the Lord doing hard labor




Question : Swami Anantazhvan went to do service to the Lord at Tirupati because
(1) Lord Srinivasa commanded him to do so
(2) Based on Swami Ramanujas ask for someone to serve the Lord on the hills
(3) Periya Thirumalai Nambi asked for help
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 17-04-2019



ANSWER : Swami Anantazhvan went to do service to the Lord at Tirupati because
(2) Based on Swami Ramanujas request for someone to serve the Lord on the hills
Check notes for information



Note : One day Ramanuja enquired who among the number of his disciples was willing to vol- unteer service at Venkatachala to supply flowers, etc., to God Venkatanatha there. Most of them shrank from it as the place was cold and otherwise uncomfortable for a permanent residence, while Anantarya bravely got up and offered his services. Ramanuja applauded his courage and sent him there, It is this that gave him the later name Ananta-purusharya (anda a:N piLLai - in Tamil), purusha being the equivalent of a manly man. The descendants of Swami Anantazhvan also have the surname Anandanpillai.



Question : What Ananta:lwa:n used to everyday? What is his duty in Venkatachala?
A. Taking care flower garden and making garlands for Lord Srinivasa
B. A Priest in Tirumala
C. King of Venkatachalam
D. none of the above


Posted On : 16-04-2019



ANSWER : A. Taking care flower garden and making garlands for Lord Srinivasa



Note : Today is Swami Anantazhvans and Madhurakavi Azhvars, Nadathu:r Ammal's thirunakshattiram. Let us pray to our acharyas for us to eternally serve the Lord and surrender to him unconditionally



Question : Chithirayil Chithirai is the tirunakshattiram (birth star) of
(1) Madhurakavi Azhvar
(2) Swami Anatazhvan
(3) Swami Parasara Bhattar
(4)Nada:tu:r amma:L
(It falls on Apr 19th of this year)


Posted On : 15-04-2019



ANSWER : Chithirayil Chithirai is the tirunakshattiram (birth star) of (1) Madhurakavi Azhvar (2) Swami Anatazhvan (4) Nada:thu:r Amma:L