Faith
Vedanta Desika authored many works on Visishtadvaita. Even his stotras are full of Visishtadvaitic tenets, said Veliyanallur T.S.R. Narayanachariar, in a discourse. Vyasa’s Brahma Sutra has 545 sutras, according to the Visishtadvaitic school, and has 156 adhikaranas. Ramanujacharya’s commentary on Brahma Sutra is called Sri Bhashyam. Sudarsana Suri wrote a commentary called Sruta Prakasika, on Sri Bhashyam. He says Sri Bhashyam is succinct, but majestic. It is not easy to understand Ramanuja’s
Faith
Based on the sastras, the Visishtadvaita philosophy teaches the truths pertaining to the jiva, the Ishwara and to the world of creation, with the aim of helping every jiva to get freed from the cycle of birth. A jivatma bound by samsara is known as the baddha jiva. Once released from this cycle, the jiva becomes a Muktatma and in Moksha, he experiences the joy and bliss gained by rendering uninterrupted service to the Lord who is the sole ruler of all. So, if by the grace of God a baddha jiva
History & Culture
How 2021 has brought the focus back on heritage conservation
Nivedita Ganguly Saraswathy Nagarajan Gowri S Here’s an overview of some significant developments in the heritage sector across different regions in India
History & Culture
Pandya coin souvenirs give insight into Tamil culture of yore
Soma Basu INTACH Madurai launches replicas of a Pandya coin as souvenirs, to promote understanding and learning of ancient Tamil life, culture and people