Posted October 7th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan
By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan
We have got two sects, Vadakalai and Tenkalai. What is the difference between these two schools of thought?
There is no fundamental or basic difference in the philosophy, between the two schools, Vadakalai and Tenkalai. There is only difference of opinion on some issues. These are not significant.
When did this division, Vadakalai [...]
Tags: Ramanuja, Srivaishnavam, thenkalai, vadakalai
Posted September 18th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan
By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan
Please explain how you say that the soul is different from the body?
When I say “this is my book”, I mean the book belongs to me. The book is obviously something different from myself.
Similarly, I say “this is my body”. So, the body is different from myself. Here, the [...]
Tags: Hinduism, jivatma, sastras, Srivaishnavam, vedas, visishtadvaitham
Posted September 17th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan
By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan
What is an authority (Pramana)?
An authority is something from which we learn truths. We consider the Vedas, as the basic authority We also use logic and arguments to arrive at the truths, in addition to learning from the Vedas.
Such things from which we learn the truths or arrive at [...]
Tags: Hinduism, Ramanuja, sastras, Srivaishnavam, visishtadvaitham
Posted September 16th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan
By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan
What is the importance of Guru or Acharya in our system of philosophy?
To understand the proper meaning of Sastras is very difficult. We have to properly interpret some of the texts, which seem to be conflicting with each other. There are also inner meanings and secret meanings of the [...]
Tags: Acharyas, Azhwars, Hinduism, Ramanuja, sastras, Srivaishnavam
Posted September 15th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan
By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan
What is the basic authority (pramana) for Hindu religion and philosophy?
The Vedas are the basic, fundamental authority.
What is the meaning of the word Veda?
Veda, in Sanskrit means that which gives knowledge.
Is there any other name for Veda?
Veda is also called Sruti.
What is the meaning of the word Sruti?
Sruti means [...]
Tags: Hinduism, Ramanuja, sastras, Srivaishnavam, vedas
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