Question :

How did Ku:re:sa address his wife A:nda:lamma’s fear for thieves on their way to Sri: Rangam?

a) Reassured her of  divine protection.

b)  Became fearful and suggested turning back.

c) Threw her secretly carried golden cup into the jungle, saying fear was gone.

d) Hid with her until the danger passed.

Posted On : 23-08-2025

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Posted On : 22-08-2025

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Which statement accurately describes Ku:re:sa before  joining Ra:ma:nuja at Sri: Rangam?

a) Poor scholar living in seclusion.

b) Prominent temple official in Ka:nchi.

c) Stern ascetic living by alms in Ku:ra.

d) Wealthy philanthropist serving the needy from his Ku:ram mansion.

Posted On : 21-08-2025

Question :

Why is Ka:nchipuram referred to as Thya:ga Mandapam?

a) Ra:ma:nuja's birthplace, where he made many sacrifices for the Sri Vaishnava sampradaya.

b) Lord Varadara:ja performed a great yagna (sacrifice) in Ka:nchi to protect the world.

c) Lord Varadara:ja sacrificed his direct association with Ra:ma:nuja by sending him to Sri: Rangam for samprada:ya’s benefit.

d) Many devotees offered great sacrifices and donations to the temp.

Posted On : 19-08-2025

Question :

What was Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja's response after Lord Varada granted Araiyar's request for him to go to Sri:rangam?

a) Prostrated before Lord Varada, acknowledged divine will, commenced journey immediately, and directed Ku:re:sa and Da:saratthi to bring his worshipped deity. 

b) First returned to his cloister to gather belongings and scriptures. 

c) Engaged in discussion with Lord Varada, thanking Him and seeking blessings. 

d) None of the above

Posted On : 18-08-2025

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When Lord Varadaraja, after Thiruvarangapperuma:l Araiyar's request, reluctantly agreed to let Ra:ma:nuja go to Sri: Rangam, what specific title did He bestow upon Ra:ma:nuja at that time?

a) Emperuma:na:r

b) Bha:shyaka:ra

c) Ra:ma:nuja-muni

d) Yathira:ja

Posted On : 17-08-2025

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When Thiruvarangapperuma:l Araiyar  requested Ra:ma:nuja as a boon, what was Lord Varadara:ja's initial exclamation and subsequent reluctant decision?

a) Joyfully agreed, praising Araiyar's wise choice. 

b) Expressed regret for not having made Ra:ma:nuja an exception, then reluctantly agreed upon being reminded of His word. 

c) Stated Ra:ma:nuja's destiny was to remain in Ka:nchi, denying the boon. 

d) None of the above.

Posted On : 16-08-2025

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Jai Sriman Narayana - If you didnt get a chance to yestedays question please answer it today without checking the answer. 

Todays question

After Thiruvarangapperuma:l Araiyar's rapturous devotional performance greatly pleased Lord Varadara:ja, what specific boon did Araiyar request?

a) For immense wealth to renovate the Sri: Rangam temple.

b) For personal liberation (mo:ksha) and a place in Vaikuntta.

c) For the Lord to always reside in Sri: Rangam and bless the community.

d) For Lord Varadara:ja to grant Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja, pointing to him who was close by.

Posted On : 15-08-2025

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Pleased by Thiruvarangapperuma:l Araiyar's (Rangana:ttha Ga:yaka:'s) devotion, Lord Varadara:ja offered a boon. What specific limitations did the Lord initially place on it?

a) Anything except mastery over the Vedas. 

b) Any material wealth, but not spiritual liberation for others. 

c) Anything, except the Lord and His Consorts. 

d) Any Sri:rangam temple boon, but not personal favors.

Posted On : 14-08-2025

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After being led to Lord Varada:'s august presence in Ka:nchi, what specific actions did Thiruvarangapperuma:l Araiyar perform before the Lord? (When he came to Ka:nchi from Sri: Rangam to bring Ra:ma:nuja)

a) Delivered a lengthy discourse on Ra:ma:nuja's leadership.

b) Prostrated, recited a verse from Ya:muna’s work, received honors, then went into raptures while dancing and chanting verses of a:zhva:r. 

c) Engaged in philosophical debate to establish Ra:ma:nuja's qualifications.

d) Directly petitioned Lord Varada to command Ra:ma:nuja to Srirangam.

Posted On : 13-08-2025

Question :

After Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja had taken sanya:sa in Ka:nchi, the Sri: Rangam Sri: Vaishnava community, desiring his leadership, dispatched a revered a:charya to Ka:nchi to persuade him to come to Sri: Rangam. Who was this emissary?

a) Maha:pu:rna (Periya Nambi)

b) Ku:re:sa (Ku:ratha:zhva:n)

c) Rangana:ttha Ga:yaka (Thiruvarangapperuma:l Araiyar)

d) Go:shttiPu:rna (Thirukko:shttiyu:r Nambi)

Posted On : 12-08-2025

Question :

Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja had one more disciple whose name was Varadavishnu who was also his nephew. . What was he well known as later?

a) Nadadu:r A:zhva:n

b) Ku:ratha:zhva:n 

c) Emba:r 

d) Thirukkurukai Pira:n Pilla:n

Posted On : 11-08-2025

Question :

What significant literary work did Ra:ma:nuja enjoin Yadavapraka:sa to write?

a) A commentary on the Upanishads 

b) Rules and regulations for Sanya:sa di:ksha (Yathi Dharma Samuchchaya).

c) A collection of hymns praising Ra:ma:nuja (Ira:ma:nusa Nu:ththanda:di)

d) A biography of Ya:muna:cha:rya

Posted On : 10-08-2025

Question :

Upon becoming Ra:ma:nuja's disciple, what new monastic name was given to Yadavapraka:sa?

a) Yathira:ja

b) Sri:vaishnava Da:sa

c) Emba:r 

d) Go:vinda-ji:ya

Posted On : 09-08-2025

Question :

When Yadavapraka:sa sought confirmation of his dream through Ka:nchipu:rna, what was Lord Varada:'s response?

a) Instructed Yadavapraka:sa to perform a complex yajna. 

b) Admonished Yadavapraka:sa for his lack of faith.

c) Confirmed dream, reiterated going to Ra:ma:nuja was sufficient, and suggested circumambulating Ra:ma:nuja as penance.

d)  Advised Ka:nchipu:rna to initiate Yadavapraka:sa himself..

Posted On : 08-08-2025

Question :

After initially opposing Ra:ma:nuja's Visishta:dvaitha interpretations, Yadavaprakasha later underwent a change of heart. Who played a crucial role in advising and prompting him to seek discipleship under his former student, Ra:ma:nuja?

a) ) Ra:ma:nuja himself, via persuasive philosophical discourses. 

b) Ka:nchipu:rna, relaying divine instruction from Lord Varadara:ja. 

c) Ya:davapraka:sa's mother, recognizing Ra:ma:nuja's eminence. 

d) Senior Sri Vaishnava scholars from Sri: Rangam.

Posted On : 07-08-2025

Question :

Mudaliya:nda:n (Da:saratthi), Swami Ra:ma:nuja's nephew and one of his foremost disciples, hailed from which distinguished Sri Vaishnava family?

a) Kanda:dai family

b) Ku:ram family

c) Tha:tha:cha:rya family

d) Ha:ritha family

Posted On : 06-08-2025

Question :

Which disciple of Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja was also his nephew?

a) Da:saratthi/ Mudaliya:nda:n

b) Ku:ratha:zhva:n (Ku:re:sa)

c) Go:vinda Bhatta

d) Anantha:zhva:n

Posted On : 05-08-2025

Question :

Which prominent disciple of Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja, known for his profound devotion and scholarship, was also called Sri:vathsachihna Mishra / Thirumaru Ma:rban 

a) Da:saratthi

b) Ku:ratha:zhva:n (Ku:re:sa)

c) Go:vinda Bhatta

d) Anantha:zhva:n

Posted On : 04-08-2025

Question :

Which two prominent individuals approached Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja at Ka:nchi with great devotion and requested him to perform Pancha Samska:ram for them? They were also amongst his very first sishyas.

a) Maha:pu:rna and Ka:nchipu:rna

b) Emba:r and Anantha:zhwa:n

c) Go:vinda Bhatta and Da:saratthi

d) Ku:ratha:zhva:n and Mudaliya:nda:n 

Posted On : 03-08-2025

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JSN - If you haven't answered yesterdays question please answer it today without checking the answer

Whom did Ra:ma:nuja turn to for assistance in redeeming Go:vinda-Bhatta from his Saiva practices at Ka:lahasthi, despatching a confidential Sri: Vaishnava to deliver a message requesting their intervention?

a) Maha:pu:rna (Periya Nambi),

b) Ka:nchipu:rna (Thirukkachchi Nambi)

c) Sri:saila-Pu:rna (Thirumalai Nambi)

d) Go:shttipu:rna (Thirukkoshtiyu:r Nambi)

Posted On : 02-08-2025

Question :

Ra:ma:nuja wanted Go:vinda Bhatta as his colleague to help spread the message of Ya:muna:cha:rya. At that time, what was Go:vinda Bhatta's spiritual leaning?

a) Devout Vaishnava, strictly adhering to Pa:nchara:thra A:gama. 

b) Advaitha Sanya:sin, studying under Sankara's disciple. 

c) Zealous Lord Siva devotee, serving at Ka:lahasthi. 

d) Exploring Buddhist philosophy in a nearby monastery.

Posted On : 01-08-2025

Question :

Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja is considered as the brother of this A:zhva:r. Who is this A:zhva:r

Posted On : 31-07-2025

Question :

Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja was so moved while reading  A:nda:l's Na:chchiya:r Thirumozhi that he was inspired to fulfil her ancient vow himself. Which specific verses, where A:nda:l promises a grand feast to the Lord, prompted Ra:ma:nuja to immediately journey to Thiruma:liruncho:lai to make the offering on her behalf?

a) The opening verses describing her love for the Lord of Sri: Rangam.
b) The "Va:ranam A:yiram" verses describing her celestial wedding.
c) The "Na:ru-narum" and "Indru-vandu" verses, which detail her promise of 100 vessels of food.
d) The final verses where she surrenders completely at the Lord's feet.

Posted On : 30-07-2025

Question :

After fulfilling A:nda:l's vow by conducting the great feast himself, Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja earned a new title from the Saintess herself. What was he called?
a) "Yathira:ja"
b) "Bha:shyaka:ra"
c) "Koil-anna:"
d) "Udaiyavar" 

Posted On : 29-07-2025

Question :

While reading  A:nda:l's hymns, SSwa:mi Ra:ma:nuja was inspired by her vow to offer a great feast to which specific deity?

a) Lord Sundarara:ja of Thiruma:liruncho:lai
b) Lord Rangana:ttha of Sri: Rangam
c) Lord Varadara:ja of Ka:nchi
d) Lord Venkate:svara of Thirumala

Posted On : 28-07-2025

Question :

After taking Sannya:sa and reflecting on how to fulfil Ya:muna:cha:rya's wishes, whom did Ramanuja first identify as the 'competent colleague' he particularly needed to be brought into the samprada:yam?

a) Maha:pu:rna (Periya Nambi)

b) Ka:nchipu:rna (Thirukkachchi Nambi)

c) Ku:ratha:zhwa:n (Ku:re:sa)

d) Go:vinda-Bhatta

Posted On : 27-07-2025

Question :

After Lord Varada: granted Ra:ma:nuja's prayer to become a Sanya:sin, what new name was given to him by the Lord?

a) Ra:ma:nuja-muni 

b) Yathira:ja

c) Emperuma:na:r

d) Ilaiya:zhva:r

Posted On : 26-07-2025

Question :

According to the principle 'laid down' in the Yathidharma Samuchchaya  regarding the holy order of Sanya:sa, from whom can one traditionally receive it?

a) Only from one's own chosen Guru after rigorous testing.

b) From any respected elder in the community or by self-declaration.

c) Only directly from God through a divine vision or command.

d) Either from a mendicant Sanya:sin or directly from God.

Posted On : 25-07-2025

Question :

When Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja prayed to Lord Varada to be invested as a Sanya:sin, he requested the 'insignia / physical objects of the Vaishnava ascetic.' Which of the following was NOT among these insignia?

a) The Triple-staff (Thridhanda)

b) The Holy thread (Upavi:tham)

c) A conch (Sankha) and discus (Chakra)

d) The begging hoop (Sikya)

Posted On : 24-07-2025

Question :

Before resolving to become a Sanya:sin, Ra:ma:nuja bathed in a holy pond. What was the name of this pond?

a) A:ka:sa Ganga.

b) Manasa Saro:var

c) Anantha-saras.

d) Viraja: Nadhi.

Posted On : 23-07-2025

Question :

After reflecting on his worldly experiences (after Maha:pu:rna leaves his house) , what path did Ramanuja resolve to take?

a) The path of a householder dedicated to teaching.

b) The path of a temple priest, serving Lord Varada through daily rituals.

c) The path of a solitary forest ascetic, for intense, uninterrupted meditation.

d) The path of a Sanya:sin (renunciate) dedicated to the service of the Lord.

Posted On : 22-07-2025

Question :

What three faults did Swami Ramanuja accuse his wife of, which resulted in her departure? Choose the most appropriate

a) Treating Ka:nchipu:rna's leftover Prasadam  as impure, denying food to hungry visitors, and quarreling with Maha:pu:rna's wife.

b) Lack of spiritual inclination, disrespecting his Acharya, and neglecting guest duties.

c) Misinterpreting his spiritual intentions, prioritizing rituals over compassion, and poor household management.

d) Neglecting duties, disrespecting Acharya, and failing to honor visitors.

Posted On : 21-07-2025

Question :

What was the reason that Mahapu:rna  decided to leave Ka:nchi for Sri:rangam after staying at Ra:ma:nuja's house?

a) Ra:ma:nuja asked him to return to prepare for his arrival.

b) He completed Ra:ma:nuja's initial lessons in Ka:nchi..

c) A dispute at the well over pot purity between his wife and Ramanuja's wife, prompted his departure to avoid further discord.

d) He received an urgent message for his immediate presence in Sri:rangam..

Posted On : 19-07-2025

Question :

For how long did Ramanuja receive important lessons from his Guru Mahapu:rna while Mahapu:rna and his wife  were accommodated at Ra:ma:nuja's house in Ka:nchi?

a) Three months

b) Six months

c) Nine months

d) One year

Posted On : 18-07-2025

Question :

Where did Mahapu:rna and Ra:ma:nuja proceed after the pancha samska:ram and  philosophical discussion and obeisance to Ra:ma at Madhura:nthakam?"

a) Directly to Srirangam to meet the disciples of A:lavanda:r.

b) To Ka:nchi: to visit Lord Varada.

c) To Thirumala to seek blessings from Sri: Saila Pu:rna.

d) None of the above.

Posted On : 17-07-2025

Question :

'Hasthigiri Shrine,' is a renowned name for which sacred kshe:thram (holy place/temple complex)?

a) Sri:rangam, the abode of Lord Ranganattha.

b) Melkote (Thiruna:rayanapuram), the abode of Lord Cheluvana:ra:yana.

c) Thirumala, the abode of Lord Venkate:shwara.

d) Ka:nchipuram, the abode of Lord Varadara:ja Perumal.

Posted On : 16-07-2025

Question :

What significant event concerning Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja occurred in Madhura:nthakam?"

a) He received the Charama Shloka from Go:shtipu:rna.

b) He received Pancha Samska:ram (formal initiation) from Mahapu:rna.

c) He formally took sannyasa (renunciation) at the feet of Lord Sri:Rama.

d) He first heard the six divine instructions conveyed by Ka:nchipu:rna.

Posted On : 15-07-2025

Question :

Ramanuja left Ka:nchi to meet Mahapu:rna, who was simultaneously traveling from Sri:rangam to meet him. Where did these two auspiciously meet?

a) In Ka:nchi, just as Ra:ma:nuja was about to leave.

b) In Sr:irangam, after Ra:ma:nuja completed his journey.

c) In Madhura:nthakam, at the shrine of E:rik-ka:thap Perumal.

d) On the road midway, near a sacred riverbank.

Posted On : 14-07-2025

Question :

What was the primary reason Swa:mi Ra:man:uja decided to travel from Ka:nchi to Sri:rangam, following the six instructions he received from Lord Varadara:ja?

a) To seek and accept Mahapu:rna (Periya Nambi) as his A:cha:rya, per Lord's instruction.

b) To learn more about Prapaththi from senior Vaishnavas in Sri:rangam..

c) Because Ka:nchipu:rna advised him to go to Srirangam to lead the community.

d) None of the above

Posted On : 13-07-2025

Question :

What was the primary purpose of Mahapu:rna's journey from Sri:rangam to Ka:nchi after A:lavanda:r's (Ya:muna:cha:rya’s) passing away?

a) To fulfill a personal vow to A:lavanda:r to look after Ra:ma:nuja. 

b) To get leave for pilgrimage and visit Ra:ma:nuja.

c) Felt responsible to find Ra:ma:nuja after recalling A:lavanda:r's indications. about him..

d) At Sri:rangam community’s behest,  seek, , prepare Ra:ma:nuja as A:lavanda:r 's successor, and bring him to Sri:rangam.

Posted On : 12-07-2025

Question :

The statement 'de:ha:vasa:ne: mukthisya:th' provides clarity on when a surrendered soul attains final liberation (Mo:ksha). According to this instruction, when does this occur?

a) Gradually, over many lifetimes after Prapaththi.

b) Full liberation is possible while living in the physical body (Ji:vanmukthi).

c) Only after extended penance and meditation in the afterlife.

d) Release from bondage happens (liberation) immediately after leaving the body. .

Posted On : 11-07-2025

Question :

Lord Varadara:ja's instruction “anthima smruthi varjanam” offers a significant solace to a surrendered soul (prapanna). What is the implication of this statement regarding the moment of death?

a) Lord takes care of final remembrance of Him (anthima smruthi) for surrendered souls; conscious remembrance at death is not required.

b) It emphasizes remembering the Lord with one's final breath for liberation.

c) Avoid thoughts of family and worldly attachments at death.

d) Memory of past sins is erased for a surrendered soul at death.

Posted On : 10-07-2025

Question :

The instruction “Darsana bhe:da e:va cha” addresses a fundamental aspect of the relationship between the individual soul (ji:va:thma) and the Supreme (parama:thma). What philosophical stance does this pronouncement affirm?

a) The ultimate identity and non-difference between the ji:va:thma and parama:thma.

b) The ji:va:thma is an illusory manifestation of the parama:thma.

c) There is an inherent and real distinction (bhe:da) between the ji:va:thmas and the parama:thma, despite their inseparable relationship.

d) Ji:va:thma merges completely, losing individuality in parama:thma.

Posted On : 09-07-2025

Question :

One of Lord Varadaraja's six instructions provided direct, personal guidance to Ramanuja regarding his spiritual mentorship. What was this specific instruction?

a) To immediately write a commentary on the Brahma Sutras.

b) To focus on propagating the works of Nammazhwar.

c) To seek Mahapu:rna (Periya Nambi) as his A:cha:rya.

d) To understand that liberation would occur immediately after his physical death.

Posted On : 08-07-2025

Question :

Among the six instructions given by Lord Varadaraja, which one explicitly identifies the primary means (upa:ya) for a soul to attain liberation and reach the Supreme?

a) " Darsana bhe:da e:va cha " 

b) " anthima smRthi varjanam "

c) " upa:ye:shu prapaththi sya:th " 

d) " de:ha:vasa:ne: mukthisya:th "

Posted On : 07-07-2025

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Lord Varadara:ja's first instruction to Ra:ma:nuja via Ka:nchipu:rna was aham e:va parathathvam. What fundamental truth about the ultimate reality does this statement establish?

a) The individual soul (Ji:va:thma) and the Supreme (Parama:thma) are identical.

b) The path of devotion is superior to the path of knowledge.

c) All deities are manifestations of a single, formless Brahman.

d) He (Sri:man Na:ra:yana) is the ultimate, supreme truth/reality.

Posted On : 06-07-2025

Question :

To obtain answers from Lord Varadara:ja for his spiritual doubts, whom did Ra:m:anuja request to act as an intermediary?

a) Ka:nchipu:rna (Thirukkachchi Nambi)

b) Maha:pu:rna (Periya Nambi)

c) He attempted to ask Lord Varadara:ja directly himself.

d) A council of senior temple priests in Ka:nchi.

Posted On : 05-07-2025

Question :

Why did Thanjama:mba, Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja 's wife, dispose the leftovers of  Ka:nchipu:rna 's ‘food’   and purify the area after he had ‘eaten’?

a) She misunderstood Ra:ma:nuja and thought he wanted a quick clearing for other guests.

b) Due to her strict adherence to traditional customs, which did not allow Ra:ma:nuja from partaking Ka:nchipu:rna's leftovers ‘food’.

c) Ka:nchipu:rna, in humility, requested her to clear everything immediately. 

d) The food was accidentally contaminated, so she disposed of it for health.

Posted On : 04-07-2025

Question :

In Ramanuja’s absence, after Ka:nchipu:rna had partaken of Prasadam,at his house (and left,  what did Ra:ma:nuja's wife do ?

.a) She preserved Ka:nchipu:rna’s leftovers.

b) She regretted his absence and promptly apologized.

c) She disposed of the leaf, sanctified the area , and bathed.

d) She praised Ka:nchipu:rna's saintliness.

Posted On : 03-07-2025

Question :

What was Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja's primary spiritual aspiration when he invited Ka:nchipu:rna for a meal at his home?

a) To receive spiritual instructions.

b) To convince him to be his a:cha:rya..

c) To have Ka:nchipu:rna 's bless his family.

d) To be blessed by partaking of his left over sanctified food (se:sha prasa:dam).

Posted On : 02-07-2025

Question :

How did Ka:nchipu:rna respond to Ra:ma:nuja's earnest request to become his formal spiritual mentor ?

a) He joyfully accepted, citing Ra:ma:nuja's humility.

b) He declined due to social conditions and directed Ra:ma:nuja to seek Lord's guidance.

c) He offered to be his a:cha:rya only if Ra:ma:nuja found no other.

d) None of the above

Posted On : 01-07-2025

Question :

After the passing away of Ya:muna:cha:rya, whom did Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja  first request to become his A:cha:rya,?

a) Maha:pu:rna (Periya Nambi)

b) Go:shtipu:rna (Thirukko:ttiyu:r Nambi)

c) Ka:nchipu:rna  (Thirukkachchi Nambi)

d) None of the above

Posted On : 30-06-2025

Question :

Did  Ramanuja visit  Lord Rangana:ttha after paying homage to Ya:muna:cha:rya's mortal remains ?

a) Yes, he paid a brief visit to seek blessings.

b)  No, he didn't visit due to disappointment over not meeting Ya:muna:cha:rya alive.

c)  No, he avoided it per Maha:pu:rna's advice.

d) Yes, he spent significant time praying.

Posted On : 29-06-2025

Question :

One of Ya:muna:cha:rya's wishes concerned a commentary on the Vya:sa-Su:thra:’s (or Brahma-Su:thra:’s). What was the stated purpose of this commentary?

a)  To reconcile with teachings of the Upanishads as per Bo:dha:yana.

b) To bring out the real Visishtadvaitha essence  contained in them.

c)  To provide a simpler version for common understanding..

d) To ensure its preservation for future generations of scholars

Posted On : 28-06-2025

Question :

Ya:muna:cha:rya 's one wish was for a commentary to be written on a foundational text to bring out its real Visishtadvaitha essence . Which specific foundational text was to be the subject of this commentary? 

a) The collected works of . Namma:zhva:r

b) The principal Upanishads

c) Vya:sa-Su:thra:s (or Brahma-Su:thra:s)

d) The Pa:nchara:thra A:gama:s

Posted On : 27-06-2025

Question :

After Ramanuja inquired about Ya:muna:cha:rya’s unfulfilled desires, the bystanders recalled that Ya:muna:cha:rya often expressed a wish that gratitude be shown to the memory of which two specific sages?

a) Bo:dha:yana and Tanka

b) Vya:sa and Para:sara

c) Va:lmi:ki and St. Namma:zhva:r

d) Vya:sa and St. Namma:zhva:r

Posted On : 26-06-2025

Question :

What   declaration by Ramanuja immediately led to the opening of Ya:muna:cha:rya's three bent fingers one by one ?

a) He announced he would take over as the head of the Sri:rangam monastery.

b) His promise to fulfil, Ya:muna:cha:rya's three wishes with his blessings .

c) He vowed to write a detailed commentary on Ya:muna:cha:rya's Sthothra Rathna.

d) He asked the disciples to pray for fulfillment of  Ya:muna:cha:rya's desires..

Posted On : 25-06-2025

Question :

When Ramanuja viewed Ya:muna:cha:rya's mortal remains  in Sri:rangam, what unique  detail did he observe?

a) A serene and peaceful smile unlike any he had seen before.

b) All of Ya:muna:cha:rya's fingers were fully open.

c) Three fingers of Ya:muna:cha:rya's right hand remained uncharacteristically closed.

d) A faint divine luminescence appeared to emanate from the body.

Posted On : 24-06-2025

Question :

What occurred when, on arrival at Sri:rangam, Ra:ma:nuja and Maha:pu:rna learned that Ya:mun:acha:rya had passed away. 

a) Ra:ma:nuja was overcome with grief, and Maha:pu:rna  consoled  him.

b) They immediately began inquiries about Ya:mun:acha:rya's final instructions.

c) Though grief stricken ,, Ra:ma:nuja immediately  addressed the disciples.

d) Maha:pu:rna decided they should return to Ka:nchiwithout delay.

Posted On : 23-06-2025

Question :

JSN - I y ou didnt get a chance toa nswer yesterdays question please answer today. Please do not check the answer

When Ilaiya:zhva:r (Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja) journeyed to Sri:rangam with Maha:pu:rna, to meet A:lavanda:r (Ya:muna:cha:rya) what happened? 

a) A:lavanda:r had already left his body and attained his A:cha:ryan's lotus feet. 

b) A:lavanda:r imparted vital samprada:ya instructions during a brief, profound discussion. 

c) A:lavanda:r was too ill to speak, only gesturing blessings. 

d) A:lavanda:r immediately initiated and named him successor..

Posted On : 22-06-2025

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Being deeply struck by the beauty and profundity, of the verse from Stho:thra Rathna recited by Maha:pu:rna, what did  Ra:ma:nuja do?

a) He first inquired about Maha:pu:rna and then the verse's composer.

b) Anxiously, he asked the author's identity. Learning it was Ya:muna:cha:rya, he expressed intent to visit that great soul

c) Recognizing Maha:pu:rna, he immediately requested initiation into Sri Vaishnavism.

d) He sought more Stho:thra Rathna verses before deciding.

Posted On : 21-06-2025

Question :

Which specific verse of  Ya:muna:cha:rya 's Stho:thra Rathna did Maha:pu:rna, recite that deeply impressed Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja in Ka:nchi?

a) "Namo: namo: va:ṅgmanasa:ti bhu:maye: namo: namaha..." (Verse 21)

b) "Sva:bha:vika anavadhika atisaya i:shithruthvam ..." (Verse 11)

c) "Na de:ham na pra:na:n na cha sukham..." (Verse 57)

d) " avabodhithava:n ima:m " (Verse 54)

Posted On : 19-06-2025

Question :

From which work of Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavanda:r), did Mahapu:rna recite  to capture Ra:ma:nuja's attention during his thi:rtha kainkaryam in Ka:nchi?

a) Siddhithrayam

b) Stho:thra Rathna

c) A:gama Prama:nyam

d) Githa:rtha Sangraha

Posted On : 18-06-2025

Question :

Upon arriving in Ka:nchi on Ya:muna:cha:rya 's urgent mission to bring Ra:ma:nuja to Sri:rangam, what was Mahapu:rna's first significant action?

a) He went directly to Ra:ma:nuja's residence with Ya:muna:cha:rya's message..

b).He waited near Salaik Kinaru, hoping to meet Ra:ma:nuja during daily service

c) He first sought Ka:nchipu:rna to deliver Ya:muna:cha:rya's message. .

d) He first prayed at Varadara:ja Peruma:l temple for his mission's success.

Posted On : 17-06-2025

Question :

After learning that Ra:ma:nuja had left Ya:davapraka:sa, what was Ya:muna:cha:rya's primary response? 

a) He thanked Lord Varadara:ja and sent Maha:pu:rna to bring Ra:ma:nuja to Sri:rangam.

b) He began preparing a grand welcome for Ra:ma:nuja's arrival in Sri:rangam..

c) He messaged Ra:ma:nuja via visitors, inviting him to study under him.

d) He instructed Ka:nchipu:rna to formally guide Ra:ma:nuja in Kanchi.

Posted On : 16-06-2025

Question :

Sensing his time was drawing to a close, who specifically did Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavanda:r) send from Sri:rangam to Ka:nchi with the urgent task of bringing Ra:ma:nuja to him?

a) Thiruvarangap peruma:l araiyar

b) Maha:pu:rna (Periya Nambi)

c) Go:shtipu:rna (Thirukko:shtiyu:r Nambi)

d) Sri:Sailapu:rna (Thirumalai Nambi)

Posted On : 15-06-2025

Question :

Ra:ma:nuja left Ya:davapraka:sa’s tutelage and, on his mother's advice, sought guidance from Ka:nchipu:rna. What did Ka:nchipu:rna advise?

a)  To study A:gama:s and assist Ka:nchipu:rna in temple rituals..

b) To resume daily service of bringing holy water (thi:rtha kainkaryam) for Lord Varadara:ja.

c) To compose hymns for Lord Varadara:ja to be sung during temple services. 

d) To debate scholars in Kanchi to establish Visishta:dvaitha principles.

Posted On : 14-06-2025

Question :

After Swami Ra:ma:nuja's final separation from his guru Ya:davapraka:sa due to irreconcilable philosophical differences, he felt uncertain about his next steps. Whom did his mother, Ka:nthimathi, advise him to approach for guidance and solace?

a) Maha:pu:rna (Periya Nambi)

b) Go:shtipu:rna (Thirukko:shtiyu:r Nambi)

c) Ka:nchipu:rna (Thirukkachchi Nambi)

d) Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavanda:r), the revered acharya in Sri:rangam

Posted On : 13-06-2025

Question :

Which pair of Upanishadic statements, in particular,  led to a critical disagreement that resulted in Ya:davapraka:sa asking Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja to leave his tutelage?

a) "Thath thvam asi" (Chha:ndogya) and "Aham brahma:smi" (Brihada:ranyaka)

b) "Sarvam khalvidam brahma" (Chha:ndogya) and "Ne:ha na:na:sthi kinchana" (Brihada:ranyaka)

c) " Sathyam jna:nam anantham brahma " (Thatiththiri:ya) and "Prajna:nam brahma" (Aithare:ya)

d) "Sarvam khalvidam brahma" (Chha:ndogya) and "Thath thvam asi" (Chha:ndogya)

Posted On : 12-06-2025

Question :

What specific action did the Bramhara:kshas request Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja to perform as a condition for its departure?

a) To chant the Garuda Manthra continuously for three days.

b) To sprinkle holy water from the Ganges (Ganga:jal)) on the princess.

c) To make a solemn promise to the spirit that it would attain a higher birth.

d) To place his revered feet upon its (the spirit's) head.

Posted On : 11-06-2025

Question :

How did Ra:ma:nuja become involved in the attempt of exorcising the Brahmara:kshas from the princess after Ya:davapraka:sa's failure?

a) The King dismissed Ya:davapraka:sa and summoned Ra:ma:nuja. 

b) Ya:davapraka:sa, admitting his limitations, requested Ra:ma:nuja's help. 

c) The Bramhara:kshas declared only Ra:ma:nuja could release it, instructing Ya:davapraka:sa to bring him. 

d) Ra:ma:nuja, out of compassion, offered to assist Ya:davapraka:sa

Posted On : 10-06-2025

Question :

Who was the Bramhara:kshas (that Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja encountered) in its previous birth, and what led to its current state?

a) A learned Brahmin scholar who became a bad spirit for flawed manthra chanting during a yajna.

b) A powerful sorcerer transformed into a bad spirit due to a failed forbidden ritual.

c) A devout king cursed by an angry sage to wander as a powerful, confused spirit.

d) A celestial musician banished for wrongdoing, forced to roam as a spirit.

Posted On : 08-06-2025

Question :

When Ya:davapraka:sa was attempting  to exorcise the Bramhara:kshas, it made several statements. Which of the following did it say?

a) Do you think I am ignorant of the mantras you recite?

b) Will I depart merely because you chant these mantras?

c) You lack true knowledge of yourself, let alone of me.

d) I will not leave the princess until you guess what is it that I want.

Posted On : 07-06-2025

Question :

What did the Bramhara:kshas, who had possessed the princess, say about Ya:davapraka:sa’s past?

a) Ya:davapraka:sa was a sinful king in a past life. 

b) Ya:davapraka:sa was destined to be a great Vishnu devotee, but ego hindered him.

c) The Bramhara:kshas was Ya:davapraka:sa's disgruntled former disciple. 

d) Ya:davapraka:sa was an udumbu (monitor lizard) in a past birth, but  had gained human birth by consuming leftovers of Sri Vaishnavas’ sanctified food. 

Posted On : 06-06-2025

Question :

Which statement is true about the first time Swa:mi Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavandar) saw Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja in Ka:nchi?

a) They had a brief, encouraging conversation initiated by Ya:muna:cha:rya.

b) Silently, Ya:muna:cha:rya observed Ra:ma:nuja, who was unaware of his presence

c) Ra:ma:nuja noticed Ya:muna:cha:rya looking at him and nodded respectfully.

d) Ka:nchipu:rna formally introduced them, leading to a short exchange of greetings.

Posted On : 05-06-2025

Question :

When Swa:mi Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavanda:r) first saw Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja in Ka:nchi temple, what significant action or observation is attributed to him?

a) He immediately engaged Ra:ma:nuja in a philosophical discussion.

b) He expressed disappointment to Ka:nchipu:rna about Ra:ma:nuja's Advaithic influences.

c) He observed Ra:ma:nuja's divine radiance from afar and prayed for him to lead the Sri: Vaishnava samprada:ya.

d) He instructed Ka:nchipu:rna to bring Ra:ma:nuja from Ya:davapraka:sa to Sri:rangam.

Posted On : 04-06-2025

Question :

Where did Swa:mi Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavanda:r) first lay eyes on Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja during his visit to Ka:nchi?

a) In a public Vedic discourse hall.

b) At the Sri: Varadara:ja Peruma:l temple.

c) At Ya:davapraka:sa's personal residence and school.

d) During a street festival procession.

Posted On : 03-06-2025

Question :

When Swa:mi Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavanda:r) visited Ka:nchi to see Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja for the first time, who was instrumental in pointing out Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja to him?

a) Maha:pu:rna

b) Ka:nchipu:rna

c) Ya:davapraka:sa

d) Go:shti:pu:rna (Thirukko:ttiyu:r Nambi)

Posted On : 02-06-2025

Question :

Jai Sriman Narayana. Please answer yesterdays question also today without seeing the answer. 

Todays question

How did Swa:mi Ya:muna:cha:rya (Alavandar) first hear about Ra:ma:nuja's remarkable abilities, leading to his eagerness to see him?

a) Ka:nchipu:rna, during Ya:muna:cha:rya's visit to Ka:nchi, personally pointed Ra:ma:nuja out to him at the Varadara:ja Peruma:l temple.

b) Maha:pu:rna, after being instructed by Ya:muna:cha:rya to find a worthy successor, identified Ra:ma:nuja in Ka:nchi and reported back.

c) Couple of Sri: Vaishnavas visiting Sri:rangam from Ka:nchi recounted to Swa:mi Ya:muna:cha:rya how Ra:ma:nuja had brilliantly refuted Ya:davapraka:sa's interpretations of scripture.

d) Ya:muna:cha:rya had a divine vision in which Lord Rangana:ttha revealed Ra:ma:nuja as his future successor.

Posted On : 01-06-2025

Question :

Mark the statements that are true regarding the meeting between Ya:davapraka:sa and Ra:ma:nuja at Ka:nchi, after Ya:davapraka:sa's return from the pilgrimage trip to Ka:si/Va:rana:si:

a) Ya:davapraka:sa feigned happiness upon seeing Ra:ma:nuja.

b) Ya:davapraka:sa mentioned he was very grieved to learn Ra:ma:nuja had been lost in the wilds of the Vindhyas.

c) Ra:ma:nuja stated that he knew about Ya:davapraka:sa’s plan to harm him, and that was the reason he had escaped.

d) Ra:ma:nuja recounted his experience of being lost in the wilds of the Vindhyas and how a hunter couple had helped him reach Ka:nchipuram.

Posted On : 31-05-2025

Question :

Upon returning to Ka:nchipuram after being lost in the forest, Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja began the service (kaimkaryam) of bringing water daily for the worship of Lord Varadaraja Perumal. What is the specific name of the water source from which he drew this water?

a) Brahma Thi:rtham

b) Salaik Kinaru

c) Ananthasaras Pushkarini

d) Ve:gavathi Nadhi

Posted On : 30-05-2025

Question :

What was a primary and well-documented service Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja performed daily at Lord Varadara:ja's temple in Ka:nchi, particularly after finding his way back from the Vindhya forest?

a) Arranging and stringing flower garlands for the Lord.

b) Fanning the Lord with a ceremonial whisk (Thirua:lavatta Kaimkaryam).

c) Drawing water for the Lord's sacred bath and daily rituals (Thirumanjana Thi:rtha Kaimkaryam).

d) Composing new stho:thra’s (hymns) in praise of Lord Varadara:ja.

Posted On : 29-05-2025

Question :

Who was honoured with the title Ullankai Konarnda Na:yana:r by Ya:davapraka:sa?

a) Ra:ma:nuja

b) Ka:nchipu:rna

c) Go:vinda Bhatta

d) None of the above

Posted On : 28-05-2025

Question :

Which Lord and His consort are believed to have helped Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja reach the outskirts of Kanchipuram when he was escaping from Yadavaprakasha in the forest?

a)     Lord Ranganattha and Rangana:yaki tha:ya:r

b)     Lord Sri:niva:sa and Padma:vathi tha:yar

c)      Lord Varadara:ja and Perunde:vi tha:ya:r

d)     Sri:Rama and Sitha ma:tha:

Posted On : 27-05-2025

Question :

The hunter couple Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja met in the forest while escaping from Ya:davapraka:sa mentioned they were going to Sathyavratha kshe:thram. Which place does Sathyavratha kshe:thram refer to?

a) Ka:nchipuram

b) Sri:rangam

c) Sri:perumbudu:r

d) Thirumala

Posted On : 26-05-2025

Question :

The hunter couple told Swaa:mi Ra:ma:nuja that they were coming from which place?

a) Matthura 

b) Siddhha:srama

c) Ayo:dhya

d) Sri:rangam

Posted On : 25-05-2025

Question :

When Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja was lost and despondent in the forest of the Vindhya mountains, attempting to escape from Ya:davapraka:sa, who did he encounter?

a) Brahmin couple

b) Thieves

c) Hunter couple

d) Ya:muna:cha:rya and his disciples

Posted On : 24-05-2025

Question :

Who informed Swami Ra:ma:nuja about Yadavaprakasha's evil plan during their pilgrimage?

a) Thirukkachchi nambi (Ka:nchipu:rna)

b) Go:vinda (cousin of Ra:ma:nuja)

c) Ya:davapraka:sa 's mother

d) Da:saratthi

Posted On : 23-05-2025

Question :

To which sacred destination did Ya:davapraka:sa plan to go, where he also intended to harm Ra:ma:nuja?

a) Mathura

b) Sri:rangam

c) Ka:si/Va:rana:si

d) Thirumala

Posted On : 22-05-2025

Question :

“thasya yattha: kapya:sam pundari:kam e:vam akshini:” - Ra:ma:nuja explained to Ya:davapraka:sa that the Lord's eyes were __________

a) Radiant and healthy like the petals of Lotus flower 

b) Radiant and healthy like the petals of Lily

c) Bright like that of tiger’s eyes

d) Reddish like copper 

Posted On : 21-05-2025

Question :

“thasya yattha: kapya:sam pundari:kam e:vam akshini:” - Which Upanishad is this verse from?

a) Thatiththiri:ya Upanishad

b) Ke:na Upanishad

c) Chha:nodo:gya Upanishad

d) Ma:ndu:kya Upanishad

Posted On : 19-05-2025

Question :

To what did Ya:davapraka:sa compare the eyes of Brahma (often identified with Brahma) when he explained the Upanishadic verse, “thasya yattha: kapya:sam pundari:kam e:vam akshini:”

a) Petals of Lotus flower 

b) Monkey’s bottom 

c) Lion’s eyes 

d) Rose flower

Posted On : 18-05-2025

Question :

Which upanishadic statement caused disagreement between Ra:ma:nuja and Ya:davapraka:sa? 

(a) Thath thvam asi (Chha:ndo:gya Upanishad)

(b) Sarvam khalvidam Brahma (Chha:ndo:gya Upanishad)

(c) Bahu sya:m prajaye:ye:thi (Thatiththiri:ya Upanishad)

(d) Sathyam jna:nam anantham brahma (Thatiththiri:ya Upanishad)

Posted On : 17-05-2025

Question :

What was the incident that caused the first disagreement between Ra:ma:nuja and Ya:davapraka:sa? 

a) A dispute about temple rituals 

b) Interpretation of a Vedic passage about Brahman 

c) Political differences 

d) Personal conflict 

Posted On : 16-05-2025

Question :

Which philosophy did Ra:ma:nuja's first teacher Ya:davapraka:sa teach? 

a) Advaitha 

b) Dvaitha 

c) Visishta:dvaitha 

d) Suddha:dvaitha

Posted On : 15-05-2025

Question :

In which place did Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja learn from Ya:davapraka:sa - the place is marked in the temple now also?

a) Ka:nchipuram

b) Madhura:thakam

c) Thiruvallike:ni

d) Thirupputkuzhi

Posted On : 14-05-2025

Question :

Who was Ramanuja's first teacher in Vedanta?

a) Ya:davapraka:sa

b) Thirumalai Nambi

c) Na:tthamuni

d) Periya Nambi

Posted On : 13-05-2025

Question :

The name of Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja’s cousin brother who also becomes his disciple later

a) Dhanurda:sa

b) Anantha:zhva:n

c) Go:vinda Bhatta

d) Da:saratthi

Posted On : 12-05-2025

Question :

Who was Swami Ramanuja's maternal uncle? 

a) Mahapu:rna (Periya Nambi) 

b) Sri: Sailapu:rna (Periya Thirumalai Nambi) 

c) Ya:muna:cha:rya (A:lavanda:r) 

d) Ka:nchipu:rna (Thirukkachchi Nambi)

Posted On : 11-05-2025

Question :

What was the name of Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja’s wife? 

(a) De:vaki:

(b) Thanjama:mba

c) Ko:thai 

(d) Rangana:yaki:

Posted On : 10-05-2025

Question :

____________ was the son of Kamala Nayana Bhatta and Sri:devi (maternal side aunt of Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja)

(a) Da:saratthi

(b) Ku:re:sa

(c) Go:vinda 

(d) Anantha:zhva:n

Posted On : 09-05-2025

Question :

Who gave the name Ra:ma:nuja (Ilaya:zhva:r) for the child born to Ke:sava So:maya:ji and Ka:nthimathi

(a    (a) Periya Nambi (Maha Pu:rna)

)      (b)  Periya Thirumalai Nambi (Sri: Saila Pu:rna)

)        (c) Ya:muna:cha:rya

(d    (d) Go:shtipu:rna

Posted On : 08-05-2025

Question :

Who was Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja’s father?

  (1)     A:su:ri Ke:sava So:maya:ji

2)      (2) Kamalanayana Bhattar

3)      (3) Kida:mbi A:chcha:n

4)      (4) Go:vinda

Posted On : 07-05-2025

Question :

What was the name of Swami Ra:manuja’s mother?

1) Bhudevi

2) Ka:nthimathi

3) Devaki

4) A:nda:l

Posted On : 06-05-2025

Question :

The (English) Birth year of Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja

(1) 1117 AD

(2) 1037 AD

(3) 1017 AD

(4) 1137 AD

Posted On : 05-05-2025

Question :

What is the birthplace of Swa:mi Ra:ma:nuja?

(1) Sri: Perumbudu:r

(2) Ka:nchipuram

(3) Thirupputkuzhi

(4) Sri:rangam

Posted On : 04-05-2025

Question :

Jai Swami Ramanuja

Whose incarnation (avatha:ra) is Bhagavad Sri: Ra:ma:nuja considered as?
(1) A:dise:sha
(2) Visvakse:na
(3) Garuda
(4) Sudarsana

Posted On : 03-05-2025

Question : This is the work of Swami Ramanujacha:rya 1) Arthi Prabhandam 2) Upadesa Rathinamalai 3) Veda:rtha Sangraha 4) Chatuslo:ki

Posted On : 19-05-2024

Question : JSN. If you weren't able to answer yesterdays question as it was posted late please answer today without checking answer. Identify from which stthalam this Ramanujacharya is from? Image courtesy: pbase.com/svami (More details in ANSwer section)

Posted On : 18-05-2024

Question : Identify from which stthalam this Ramanujacharya is from? Image courtesy: pbase.com/svami

Posted On : 17-05-2024

Question : Identify who is in the image and which sthalam? Image courtesy: pbase.com/svami (Nore details in ANSwer section) Thanks SrI Kasthuri Rangan (kasthurirangan_99@yahoo.com)

Posted On : 16-05-2024

Question : Identify from which stthalam this Ramanujacharya is from? Image courtesy: source not known. WhatsApp forward. If you know please inform us and we will update

Posted On : 15-05-2024

Question : Identify from which stthalam this Ramanujacharya is from? Image courtesy: source not known. WhatsApp forward Hint: associated with a sthalam and Jatayu

Posted On : 14-05-2024

Question : Identify from which stthalam this Ramanujacharya is from? Image courtesy: source not known. WhatsApp forward

Posted On : 13-05-2024

Question : Identify who is in the image and from which sthalam ? Image Courtesy: Source Unknown (Whatsapp forward) - if you know the source please let us know

Posted On : 12-05-2024

Question : From which sthalam is this Ramanuja swami? Image courtesy: SOurce unknown

Posted On : 11-05-2024

Question : Jai Sriman Narayana If you had not answered yesterdays question please answer today without checking the answer Todays question The name Udaiyavar of Swami Ramanuja means (1) One who owns everything (2) The king of saints (3) The one who has knowledge (4) The one who blesses everyone

Posted On : 10-05-2024

Question : Lord Ranganatha gave this name to Swami Ra:ma:nuja (1) Udaiyavar (2) Emperuma:na:r (3) Yatira:ja (4) Bha:shyaka:ra

Posted On : 09-05-2024

Question : Match the names and meanings of Swami Ramanuja (1) Emperuma:na:r (a) King of all Saints (2) Bha:shyaka:ra (b) My Great Lord (3) Yatira:ja (c) Creator of the commentary after interpretation of Brahma Sutras

Posted On : 08-05-2024

Question : What service did Swami Ramanuja perform in Lord Varadaraja's temple (1) Bringing flowers (2) Fanning the lord (3) Taking water to the Lord

Posted On : 01-05-2023

Question : "Which Lord bestows the title Yathira:ja to Swami Ra:ma:nuja? (1) Lord Namperuma:L (2) Lord Varadara:ja (3) Lord Sriniva:sa (4) Lord Pa:rthasa:rathy"

Posted On : 30-04-2023

Question : In which temple do we have Tha:n Uganda Thirume:ni (Divine vigraha that swami himself embraced and gave his powers)

Posted On : 29-04-2023

Question : In which temple do we have Tha:na:na Thirumeni of Swami Ramanuja (Divine vigraha that preserves his earthly body) ? (1) Srirangam (2) SriPerumbu:du:r (3) Thirunarayanapuram (4) Thirumala

Posted On : 27-04-2023

Question : Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha Identify which place/temple is this Swami Ramanuja from?

Posted On : 26-04-2023

Question : Jai Sri Ramanuja Bhashyakarar thiruvadigale Saranam Identify which temple/place is this Swami Ramanuja from?

Posted On : 25-04-2023

Question : Identify which place is this Swami Ramanuja from? Jai Sri Ramanuja

Posted On : 05-05-2022

Question : Jai Sri Ramanuja !!! Identify from which place is this Emperuma:na:r from?

Posted On : 04-05-2022

Question : (Jai Sriman Narayana. Apologies - Yesterday the question was posted very late. If you didnt get a chance to answer, answer it today stating yesterdays answer. Please do not see the answer. ) Todays question Jumbled words - Associated with Swami Ramanuja zanhntanava kgilno itairpt urhddansaa adthaisar surake brema

Posted On : 01-03-2022

Question : Unjumble (Acharyas of Swami Ramanuja) amprhaanu rilnsiasruaap urhnioagspt maalaarda uaaptruagmnrleiahr raaraiy

Posted On : 31-05-2021

Question : Unjumble (Sishyas of Swami Ramanuja) zakaaaanhrtuv ahaatnzaavnan yadmnaiuanaadl braaem agaduv amnib

Posted On : 30-05-2021

Question : Ramanuja debated with the advaita scholar Yagna Murty for 18 days. Before the last date of the debate Lord Varada blessed Ramanuja when Swami Ramanuja approached him out of anguish. WHat was Yajna Murty later known as ____ (name given by Swami Ramanuja)

Posted On : 29-05-2021

Question : Goshtipu:rna asked _____________ to be the one who cooked food for Swami Ramanuja.

Posted On : 28-05-2021

Question : From whom did Swami Ramanuja learn Ramayanam from?

Posted On : 23-05-2021

Question : Form which acharya did Swami Ramanuja learn Thiruva:imozhi (Bhagavad Vishayam) ?

Posted On : 22-05-2021

Question : Hearing Ramanuja's selfless act for the greater good Go:shtipu:rNa hugged Swami Ramanuja and addressed him by the name ___________?

Posted On : 21-05-2021

Question : What did Swami Ramanuja tell Go:shtipu:rNa when he revealed the secrets to everyone widely (Check all that's applicable) (1) I know I will go to hell O acharya for defying your orders (2) If one goes to hell for the welfare and salvation of the whole mankind, I am ready to go to hell. Please forgive me. (3) I did not know that I should tell this secret to others (4) My acharya commanded me to do so

Posted On : 19-05-2021

Question : What did Swami Ramanuja once he learn the Thirumantram from Go:shtipu:rNa (1) He went back to Srirangam content that he had received the knowledge (2) He wondered why such wonderful truths were hidden from everyone (3) He went on top of the tower of the temple, called people and let everyone know about the secret of what he was taught

Posted On : 18-05-2021

Question : What did Go:shtipu:rna tell Swami Ramanuja before imparting the knowledge on Tirumantra (1) Make sure that its known to everyone in the world (2) This is a highly guarded secret and do not reveal to the undeserving

Posted On : 17-05-2021

Question : Which disciples of Swami Ramanuja went with him to receive the Thirumantram knowledge from Go:shtipu:rna?

Posted On : 16-05-2021

Question : How many times did Swami Ramanuja go to Thiruko:shtiyur to learn the Thirumantra secret from Go:shtipu:rna?

Posted On : 15-05-2021

Question : What is the name of the place where Swami Ramanuja received the knowledge of Thirumantra from Go:shtipu:rNa?

Posted On : 14-05-2021

Question : Which acharya imparted the secrets and knowledge of the Tirumantra to Swami Ramanuja?

Posted On : 12-05-2021

Question : Udaiyavar literally means "He who has got" and the deeper meaning is "He who has been given the kingdom of God as his property" - True or false

Posted On : 11-05-2021

Question : What did Lord Ranganatha tell Swami Ramanuja when he bestowed the tile Udaiyavar? Mark all those applicable (1) All the riches of our Kingdom here is given to you (2) All the riches of our Upper regions are conferred upon you (3) Both these are given to you and your followers

Posted On : 10-05-2021

Question : What title did Lord Ranganatha bestow to Swami Ramanuja when he came to see the Lord first in Srirangam?

Posted On : 09-05-2021

Question : Who bestowed the title Yatira:ja to Swami Ramanuja?

Posted On : 08-05-2021

Question : Who was sent from SriRangam to bring Swami Ramanuja (who had by then become a yati) to SriRangam and make it his permanent headquarters (1) Tiruvarangap perumal Araiyar (Rangana:ta ga:yaka) (2) Go:shtipu:rNa (3) Mahapu:rNa (4) ku:resa

Posted On : 07-05-2021

Question : Swami Ramanuja considered __________(disciple) as Tridandam (Triple staff) and ___________ (disciple) as his pavithram (pennant - the cloth on top of his staff)

Posted On : 05-05-2021

Question : Which of the statement (s) is (are) true? (1) Yadavaprakasha took pancha samskara from Swami Ramanuja (2) Yadavaprakasha came to be known as Govinda ji:ya (3) On Swami Ramanuja's request Yadavaprakasha wrote Yati dharma samuchchaya

Posted On : 04-05-2021

Question : "During what time did Lord Varadara bestow the name Ramanuja to Ilaiya:zhva:r? (1) During one of his trips taking water to the Lord (2) WHen Ilaiya:zhva:r took up Sanyashrama (3) When he took pancha samskaram from Swami Maha Pu:rna"

Posted On : 03-05-2021

Question : Who gave the name Ramanuja to Swami Ramanuja.

Posted On : 02-05-2021

Question : In which place does Swami Ramanuja get pancha samskara from Swami Mahapu:rNa?

Posted On : 01-05-2021

Question : WHo does Ilaiya:zhvar (Swami Ramanuja) go with to Srirangam first time in order to meet Swami Alavandar (but by then Swami ALavandar left for the abode of the Lord) ?

Posted On : 30-04-2021

Question : In the Guruparampara who does Swami Ramanuja come after

Posted On : 28-04-2021

Question : Match the 6 words & meaning - from Lord Varadaraja to Swami Ramanuja's questions conveyed through Thirukacchi nambi 1) aham eva paratattvam (a) Release from bondage happens (liberation) immediately after the death of the body 2) Darshana bheda eva cha (b) Choose Mahapurna as your acharya 3) upa:ye:su prapatti sya:t (c) Ji:va:tma and parama:tma are different entitites 4) antima smriti varjanam (d) I am the supreme truth 5) dEha:vasa:ne: muktisya:t (e) Prapatti (Surrender ) (to Me) is the means (to liberation) 6) pu:rna:cha:rya sam:shraya (f) Thought of me at death bed is not required

Posted On : 27-04-2021

Question : WHo does Ilaiya:zhvar (Swami Ramanuja ) first ask to become his acharya requesting him to perform the pancha samskaram?

Posted On : 25-04-2021

Question : PS: JSN. Sorry for the delay in yesterdays question. If you didn't get a chance to reply yesterday. Submit answer for yesterdays question also here letting know that its Answer to 23/04/2021 Todays Question What service did Swami Ramanuja perform in Lord Varadaraja's temple (1) Bringing flowers (2) Fanning the lord (3) Taking water to the Lord

Posted On : 24-04-2021

Question : On whose request does the Bramhara:kshas leave the princess (The king had called Ya:davapraka:sha to help his daughter) (1) Ya:davapraka:sha (2) Ramanuja (3) Govinda bhatta

Posted On : 23-04-2021

Question : "What are the three wishes of Swami Alavandar that needed to be completed. Fill in the blanks appropriately (1) To write the commentary of ______________ by Veda Vyasa according to Bodhyayana Vritta (2) To propogate the divine works of ________________ (3) To preserve/commemorate the memory of two great sages __________ & ________________"

Posted On : 21-04-2021

Question : Does Ilaiya:zhv:r (Swami Ramanuja) meet A:lavanda:r in Srirangam when he goes there to meet him?

Posted On : 19-04-2021

Question : Swami Emperumanar thiruvadigale Saranam. WHich divyadesam has this vigraha of Swami Ramanuja?

Posted On : 18-04-2021

Question : It is believed that this Lord and His consort helped Swami Ramanuja reach the outskirts of Kanchipuram when he was in the forest escaping from Yadavaprakasha - Name Them?

Posted On : 17-04-2021

Question : Who informs Swami Ramanuja of the evil plan of Ya:davaPraka:sha on their pilgrimage trip (1) Thirukacchi nambi (2) Govinda (cousin of Ramanuja) (3) Yadavaprakasha's mother

Posted On : 16-04-2021

Question : This verse from _____ Upanishad "... kapyasam pundarikamevamakshini ..." - Ramanuja explained to Yadavaprakasha that the Lords eyes resembles that of a _____

Posted On : 14-04-2021

Question : In which place (divyadesam) did Swami Ramanuja learn from Yadavaprakasha - the place is marked in the temple now also? Hint : very close to Kanchipuram

Posted On : 13-04-2021

Question : This advaita scholar was Swami Ramanuja's acharya in the initial stages - Who was he?

Posted On : 12-04-2021

Question : What was Swami Ramanuja named when he was born?

Posted On : 11-04-2021

Question : The (English) Birth year of Swami Ramanuja

Posted On : 10-04-2021

Question : What is the birthplace of Swami Ramanuja?

Posted On : 09-04-2021

Question : In most places, we see Bhagavad Ra:ma:nuja's statue in the pose of namaska:ra mudra. In one temple, we see him in Gna:na mudra / Updade:sa mudra. Which temple? (Clue: The main deity of this temple treats Ra:ma:nuja as His a:charya because He got Sankhu and Chakram from Bhagavad Ra:ma:nuja)

Posted On : 19-04-2019

Question : Unscramble these (These are works on Swami Ramanuja - Hint) 1. m aabrykahsh aaalamng _ _ _ s _ _ _ _ _ r a _ _ _ g a _ _ _ 2. rmaouashshnckjuati la R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ C _ _ t _ _ _ h _ _ k i 3. hspthjaaatryi aaith Y a _ h _ r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ i 4. tehajiipayuvarerp _ _ i _ u p _ _ _ _ _ _ e e _ _ _ 5. hahviimhirajtsayt a _ _ _ _ _ _ a _ a _ _ _ _ h _ t _ i 6. duraj aurhnananm tdhai _ _ _ a _ u _ _ _ u _ _ _ n _ _ _ d h _

Posted On : 18-05-2018

Question : He was immersed in the beauty of his wifes/lovers eyes before he became the disciple of Swami Ramanuja? Who is this?

Posted On : 17-05-2018

Question : Unscramble these and tell us what they are? They are mulitple words and counts for each word is present in the brackets hardest hangar ava (8, 8) saved aa rant (7, 4) sahib has ry (3, 7) evaded paetan (7,5) habit hay gas (4,7)

Posted On : 16-05-2018

Question : Swami Ramanuja is considered as the brother of this Azhvar. Who is this Azhvar

Posted On : 15-05-2018

Question : What is referred to as Tamil Vedas ?

Posted On : 14-05-2018

Question : How did the divine vigraha of Swami Ramanuja which showed that he is the future Acharya come about?

Posted On : 13-05-2018

Question : Match the following (divine vigrahas of Swami Ramanuja and the temples where they are currently worshipped) Divine vigraha that showed Swami Ramanuja is the Future Acharya SriRangam Divine vigraha that was adored by his holy devotees SriPerumbudur Divine vigraha that swami himself embraced and gave his powers Melkote Divine vigraha that preserves swami's earthly body Thirukoshtiyur

Posted On : 12-05-2018

Question : How many times does Swami Ramanuja learn Ramayanam and from whom?

Posted On : 30-04-2018

Question : What is the biggest reform in temple adminsitration that Ramanuja brought in Srirangam

Posted On : 29-04-2018

Question : "Sri: Bha:shyam" written by Bhagavad Ra:ma:nuja is commentary written for which ancient text?

Posted On : 28-04-2018

Question : Swami Ramanuja studied under this Advaitic preceptor initially. WHo was this? Later this teacher surrendered to the feet of Swami Ramanuja and was called as?

Posted On : 27-04-2018

Question : Swami Ramanuja is called Udaiyavar. Who gave him this name and why?

Posted On : 25-04-2018

Question : WHo bestows the title Yatiraaja to Swami Ramanuja

Posted On : 24-04-2018

Question : Due to Swami Ramanuja, Sri Vaishnavism is also known as?

Posted On : 23-04-2018

Question : Who is referred as Swami Ramanuja’s paaduka (yathira:ja pa:duka: - yathirajas divine feet). Its also his Thiru nakshattiram today.

Posted On : 22-04-2018

Question : WHat is the great deed that earned Swami Ramanuja the name emperumanaar

Posted On : 20-04-2018

Question : What do these names of Swami Ra:ma:nuja mean? Emperuma:na:r Yatira:ja Bha:shyaka:rar

Posted On : 18-04-2018

Question : Bhagavad Sri Ra : ma : nu ja ' s birth details Place of birth = ? Year (number) = ? Year (name) = ? Month Name = ? Paksham (Moon phase) = ? Nakshatram (star) = ?

Posted On : 17-04-2018

Question : Whose avatara (incarnation) is Bhagavad Sri Ra:ma:nuja considered as?

Posted On : 16-04-2018