Nammazhvar : Questions and Answers
Question : Identify the divyadesam and perumal and tha:yar. Hint: Check out the Sri Sata:ri has Nammazhva:r vigraham in it. Posted On : 10-06-2023 ANSWER : Na:ngune:ri, Va:nama:malai (Deivana:yakam, Srivaramangai) |
Question : The tamaraind tree under which Namma:zhva:r sat throughout his life is considered as an incarnation of ? Posted On : 09-06-2023 ANSWER : A:dise:sha |
Question : Name the parents of Swami Namma:zhva:r? Posted On : 08-06-2023 ANSWER : Ka:ri (Thiru Ka:riya:r) and Udaiya nangai |
Question : Namma:zhva:r's parents pray to the Lord in this Divyadesam for a child. ANd it is believed the Lord here took birth as Namma:zhva:r Posted On : 07-06-2023 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Unscramble (Nammazhvar is referred to by these terms) Posted On : 06-06-2023 ANSWER : Prapanna Jana Kootasthar |
Question : Match the following Posted On : 05-06-2023 ANSWER : Match the following |
Question : !!! Swami Nammazhvar thiruvadigale Saranam !!! Posted On : 02-06-2023 ANSWER : Kanchipuram Varadaraja temple (Perumal Kovil) |
Question : Swami Namma:zhva:r is referred to as _______ because he sat under the tamarind tree Posted On : 01-06-2023 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : What is the birth place (Avatara Sthalam) of Swami Nammazhvar? Posted On : 31-05-2023 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Unscramble Posted On : 30-05-2023 ANSWER : Maaran |
Question : Who comes before Swami Namma:zhva:r in Guruparampara? Posted On : 29-05-2023 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : WHose salutation verse is this? Posted On : 28-05-2023 ANSWER : Swami Namma:zhva:r |
Question : Who gave the name Nammazhvar to Swami Nammaz:hvar? Today is this Kulapathi's Thirunakshattiram. Swami Nammazhvar thiruvadigale Saranam Posted On : 12-06-2022 ANSWER : Lord Ranganatha |
Question : WHich name of Sathakopa means "Our Saint" Posted On : 10-06-2022 ANSWER : Namma:zhvar |
Question : Para:nkusa means Posted On : 09-06-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Swami Nammazhvar is fond of these flowers - ______? Hence He is also named as ________ Posted On : 08-06-2022 ANSWER : Vakula flowers. Vakula:bharana (Magizham in tamizh) |
Question : Swami Nammazhvar at his birth conquered the 'satha va:yu" Hence he is known as ___ (Satha is the name of the air outside which hits the aperture on the skull (called “fontanelle”) as a child is born, making it forget its past thereby) Posted On : 07-06-2022 ANSWER : Sathako:pa |
Question : What is the birthplace of Swami Nammazhvar? Posted On : 06-06-2022 ANSWER : Thiruk Kurugu:r |
Question : Who is regarded as "Kulapati" (founder seer of Vaishnava sampradaya, head of all realized souls) in our guruparampara? Posted On : 05-06-2022 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar . He is known as Kulapati |
Question : Identofy the Azhvar. Bonus points on identifying the divyadesam as well Posted On : 04-06-2022 ANSWER : Swami Namma:zhva:r. (From Azhva:r Thirunagari) |
Question : Identify where this Namma:zhvar is present (Which Divyadesam)? Posted On : 25-05-2021 ANSWER : Kanchipuram |
Question : Which ones are Narasimhar divyadesams? Posted On : 10-06-2020 ANSWER : Ans (1, 2) |
Question : The name of the divyadesame inside the Ka:makshi amman temple at Kanchipuram Posted On : 09-06-2020 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The Name of the divyadesam inside the Ekambareshwarar temple at Kanchipuram Posted On : 08-06-2020 ANSWER : The Name of the divyadesam inside the Ekambareshwarar temple at Kanchipuram |
Question : Match the work vs Essence of Veda Posted On : 07-06-2020 ANSWER : Match the work vs Essence of Veda |
Question : Select the works of Swami Nammazhvar Posted On : 06-06-2020 ANSWER : All 4. Select the works of Nammazhvar |
Question : The Lord from this Divyadesam told Nammazhvar's parents that he will be born to them? Which divyadesam? Posted On : 05-06-2020 ANSWER : "The Lord from this Divyadesam told Nammazhvar's parents that he will be born to them? Which divyadesam? |
Question : Name the parents of Nammazhvar Posted On : 03-06-2020 ANSWER : The parents of Nammazhvar - Ka:riyar, Udaya Nangai |
Question : _____ is glorified as “ma:ran adi paninthu uynthavan” (à ®®à ®¾à ®±à ®©à ¯ à ®…à ®Ÿà ®¿ à ®ªà ®£à ®¿à ®¨à ¯à ®¤à ¯ à ®‰à ®¯à ¯à ®¨à ¯à ®¤à ®µà ®©à ¯) meaning one who surrendered to Nammazhvar and flourished Posted On : 02-06-2020 ANSWER : Swami Ra:ma:nuja is glorified as “ma:ran adi paninthu uynthavan” (à ®®à ®¾à ®±à ®©à ¯ à ®…à ®Ÿà ®¿ à ®ªà ®£à ®¿à ®¨à ¯à ®¤à ¯ à ®‰à ®¯à ¯à ®¨à ¯à ®¤à ®µà ®©à ¯) meaning one who surrendered to Nammazhvar and flourished |
Question : "Which are the names of Nammazhvar in the list below Posted On : 01-06-2020 ANSWER : "Ans (1,2,3) |
Question : Swami Nammazhvar is known as ______ because he loves the "Magizham flowers" (Vakula flowers) that Polindu Ninra Piraan offers him as prasadam Posted On : 31-05-2020 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar is known as Vakulabharana because he loves the "Magizham flowers" (Vakula flowers) that Polindu Ninra Piraan offers him as prasadam. (Vakulabira:ma is also another name) |
Question : Who gives the name Nammazhvar to Satako:pa? Posted On : 30-05-2020 ANSWER : The word Nammazhvar is a combination of the two words, ‘nam+azhvar” (“Our Azhvar”).It is the name given to him by Lord Ranganatha according to our tradition. |
Question : Which divyadesam is the birthplace of Nammazhvar? Posted On : 29-05-2020 ANSWER : Which divyadesam is the birthplace of Nammazhvar? |
Question : The vigraham of Nammazhvar present in Azhvar Thirunagari was obtained by whom? Posted On : 03-07-2019 ANSWER : The vigraham of Swami Nammazhvar in Azhvar Thirunagari was obtained by Madhurakavi Azhvar from the water in the river tha:miraparini based on Swami Nammazhvar's instructions. |
Question : The vigraham of Nammazhvar present in Azhvar Thirunagari was obtained by whom? Posted On : 03-07-2019 ANSWER : The vigraham of Swami Nammazhvar in Azhvar Thirunagari was obtained by Madhurakavi Azhvar from the water in the river tha:miraparini based on Swami Nammazhvar's instructions. |
Question : It is believed that Bhavishyadacharya temple at Azhvar Thirunagari has the vigram of Swami Ramanuja obtained by _____ with ________'s help. Posted On : 02-07-2019 ANSWER : It is believed that Bhavishyadacharya temple in Azhvar Thirunagari has the vigram of Swami Ramanuja obtained by Madhurakavi Azhvar with Swami Nammazhvar's help (its believed that Madhurakavi got it from the waters of the river thamiraparini). Nammazhvar indicated that the vigraham is that of the acharyan who will come in the future and will uplift everyone |
Question : Where is the Bhavishyadacharya temple located that hosts the vigraham of Swami emperumanardi Posted On : 01-07-2019 ANSWER : Where is the Bhavishyatacharyan temple located that hosts the vigraham of Swami emperumanardi |
Question : In Azhvar Thirunagari __________ is thelotus feet of Swami Nammazhvar (i.e sata:ri) Posted On : 30-06-2019 ANSWER : In Azhvar Thirunagari SwamiRamanuja is the lotus feet of Swami Nammazhvar (i.e sata:ri) |
Question : The lotus feet (thiruadi) of Swami Nammazhvar (sata:ri) is ______ except in one Divyadesam. Posted On : 29-06-2019 ANSWER : The lotus feet (thiruadi) of Swami Nammazhvar (sata:ri) is Madhurakavi Azhvar except in one Divyadesam Azhvar Thirunagari Note : ask about satari itself.. |
Question : _______ (person) is considered as the lotus feet of Perumal. The conical object, representing the feet of the Lord, placed on our head at temple is referred to as _____ Posted On : 28-06-2019 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar is considered as the lotus feet of Perumal. In temples the conical object placed on our head is referred to as Sri Sathko:pa or sata:ri and represents lotus feet of the Lord none other than Swami Nammazhvar |
Question : Thirukurugoor /Thirunagari started being referred to as ________ after Nammazhvar Posted On : 26-06-2019 ANSWER : Thirukurigoor/Thirunagari started being referred to as Azhvar Thirunagari after Swami Nammazhvar |
Question : Swami Nammazhvar is known _____ mesning as Ankusha (hook, elephant goad) for perumal himself Posted On : 25-06-2019 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar is known Para:nkusha mesning as Ankusha (hook, elephant goad) for perumal himself. Note : Parankusha means the one who is the controller for Para. One interpretation is whatever is there in column D. Some elders beautifully say that Nammazhvar even controls perumAL Himself to grace his devotees - hence, Parankusa |
Question : Match the following (Essence of ___ Veda. Vs. Prabhandam) Posted On : 24-06-2019 ANSWER : Match the following (Essence of ___ Veda. Vs. Prabhandam) |
Question : When Nithyasu:ris and Sri Vaishnavas residing in Swetha Dweepa came to witness the glory of Swami Nammazhvar he sang the pa:suram Posted On : 23-06-2019 ANSWER : When Nithyasu:ris and Sri Vaishnavas residing in Swetha Dweepa came to witness the glory of Swami Nammazhvar he sang the pa:suram |
Question : Which of the following statements are true Posted On : 22-06-2019 ANSWER : Which of the following statements are true (Ans 4) |
Question : _____ asks "If a small one is born in the womb of a dead thing, what will it eat and where it will be?" ____ with a divine voice replies "It will eat that and stay there. Posted On : 21-06-2019 ANSWER : Madhurakavi Azhvar asks ""If a small one is born in the womb of a dead thing, what will it eat and where it will be?"" Swami Nammazhvar under the tamarind tree with a divine voice replies ""It will eat that and stay there."" Note : Our achaaryas have provided us with the inner meaning of this quote (otherwise we would not be able to comprehend this) . The dead thing is Prakriti or material nature that has no life. The subtle entity that is born in its womb is the individual soul (jeevaatma ). A living being is conceived in matter and is born there. The living being eats matter and lives in it. When a soul enters a body , the soul forgets its true nature and enjoys and suffers everything through the body. It eats and lives on whatever the body earns as sins and virtues. But when the individual soul realizes that it is the servant of Sriman Narayana and surrenders, its freed from the cycles of birth and death. Pleasantly surprised at the cryptic but quintessential answer Madhurakavi requested Satakopa to take him as his student |
Question : Swami Nammazhvar is known as _____ because he conquered the wind called Satha– one who became angry with “Satha”. Satha is the name of the air outside which hits the aperture on the skull (called “fontanelle”) as a child is born, making it forget its past thereby. Posted On : 19-06-2019 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar is known as Sathako:pa because he conquered the wind called Satha– one who became angry with “Satha”. Satha is the name of the air outside which hits the aperture on the skull (called “fontanelle”) as a child is born, making it forget its past thereby. |
Question : The name Ma:ran means Posted On : 18-06-2019 ANSWER : The name Ma:ran means |
Question : It is believed that _________ took the form of the tamarind tree to protect Swami Nammazhvar from rain, sun, wind etc Posted On : 17-06-2019 ANSWER : It is believed that Anantazhvan (Adiesesha) took the form of the tamarind tree to protect Swami Nammazhvar from rain, sun, wind etc |
Question : Who are the parents of Swami Nammazhvar? Posted On : 16-06-2019 ANSWER : Ka:riya:r and Udayanangai are parents of Nammazhvar. |
Question : When someone says Azhvar , it implies which of the Azhvars? Posted On : 15-06-2019 ANSWER : When someone says Azhvar it implies Swami Nammazhvar. |
Question : In the month of Vaikasi (or Vaishaka), the star of Visaka falls on June 15th of this year- This is the birth month and star of Posted On : 14-06-2019 ANSWER : Vaikasi(Vaishaka) Visaka is the birth month and star of |
Question : Match the following : (names of Nammazhvar and Meaning) Posted On : 01-06-2018 ANSWER : Maaran Changed being Note : Jewel of the day |
Question : Which of the following is/are not a work of Swami Nammazhvar Posted On : 31-05-2018 ANSWER : There are 4 works of Swami Nammazhvar. They are |
Question : Swami Nammazhvar is not called by this name Posted On : 30-05-2018 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar is not known by the name Parakaalan. This name belongs to thirumangai Azhvaar |
Question : The essence of Thiruvaaimozhi conveys Artha Panchakam. What does this mean? Posted On : 29-05-2018 ANSWER : The essence of Thiruvaimozhi is to convey Artha panchakam. Artha Panchakam means the five things (or nature) that we need to understand in order to realise God, namely : |
Question : _____ is the magnum opus composition of Swami Nammazhvar . Posted On : 28-05-2018 ANSWER : Thiruvaaimozhi. Words from the mouth of Sriman Narayana hismelf.. it consists of 1102 four lined verses or passurams."Thiruvaaimozhi is the magnum opus of Nammalwar—the treasure of Vaishnavism. it consists of 1102 four lined verses or passurams.There are 100 decads (a decad is also called "thiruvaimozhi" as per tradition). Out of this 100 there is one decad that has 13 poems which is - panniru thirunamam - the 12 names of the Lord. The remaining 99 decads have 11 poems each , adding up to 1089 + 13 = 1102. |
Question : Who recovered the Nalayira Divya prabhandam after it was lost in the later centuries and who did he pray to for the same Posted On : 27-05-2018 ANSWER : Swami Nathamunigal medidated upon Swami Nammazhvar reciting Madhurakavis Kanninum Siruthambu for 12000 times. After which Swami Nammazhvar gave him the divine insight to the divine verses. |
Question : Identify who and from where in the images shared. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NtZofCgEYZKpCnSpTuxa2-MHuWNw0mV8 Posted On : 26-05-2018 ANSWER : Image 1 - Swami Nammazhvar in AzhvarThirunagari (birthplace) Note : Jai Sriman Narayana |
Question : What did Madhurakavi Azhvar compose for his acharya Swami Nammazhvar Posted On : 25-05-2018 ANSWER : Madhurakavi Azhvar composed 'Kanninun Sirutthaambu' in praise of his Acharya Swami Nammazhvar highlighting the glory of the saint. It consists of 11 verses and is included as part of bivya Prabhandam (the 4000 divine verses). This set of verses is the most outstanding instance of what is called "Acharya Nistha" (Faith in one's spiritual teacher). |
Question : Which Azhvar considered Swami Nammazhvar as his Achaarya Posted On : 24-05-2018 ANSWER : Madhurakavi Azhvar considered Swami Nammazhvar as his Acharya. He wrote Kanninum Siruthammbu which is in praise of his acharya Swami Nammazhvar and devotion to him. This is also considered part of the Divya Prabhandam Note : Jai Sriman Narayana |
Question : Swami Nammazhvar did not open his mouth to eat or speak until he was how many years old? Posted On : 23-05-2018 ANSWER : 16 years, After which an azhvar came and interacted with him and requested him to be his Acharya. That is our next question |
Question : Nammazhvar sat under which tree without getting up Posted On : 22-05-2018 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar sat under the Tamarind tree. Swami Nammazhvar once he was born did not move, eat or cry. After 12 days when his parents took him to the temple (Lord Adinatha of Azhvar tirunagari) he them opened his eyes and beheld God. He took up residence under a tamarind tree in the temple and was there in the meditative state for the rest of his life of upto 35 years. Note : Jai Sriman Narayana |
Question : What is the birth star and month of Swami Nammazhvar Posted On : 21-05-2018 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar's Birth Month : Vaikasi (Vaishaka)/Vrushaba Birth Star : Vishakam It falls on May 28th of this year Please refer to notes for additional information. Note : Jai Sriman Narayana |
Question : Which Azhvar comes in the lineage of our Acharyas? Posted On : 20-05-2018 ANSWER : Swami Nammazhvar (Our Azhvar) or Swami Sathako:pa:. Swami Sathakopa is held in the highest esteem as an Achaarya (Azhvar) in Sri Vaishnavism. His experiences are of the highest spiritual order. He is recognized as the kulapati (founder seer) of Sri Vaishnava theology. He is endearingly referred to as Nammazhvar or Our Saint. |
Question : This a:zhwa:r loved Lord Krishna so much that he fell unconscious for 6 months on imagining that young Krishna was tied to a stone by his mother with a rope. Who ? Posted On : 09-05-2018 ANSWER : Namma:zhva:r |