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  • Gadya Thraiyam

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  • A Dialogue on Hinduism
  • Srivaishnavism
  • Sandyavandanam
  • Acharya Vaibhavam
  • Nityanusandhanam
  • Srimad Bhagavat Gita
  • Sri Ramanuja
  • Parasara Bhattar
  • Sahasranamam Bhashyam
  • Azhvar Tiruvullam
  • Sri Vishnu Puranam
  • Peeps into Mysticism
  • The Sribhasya
  • Sarvartha Siddhi
  • Paduka Sahasram
  • Srimad Rahasya Traiya Saram

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    Kanninun Siruththambu CD set

    Kanninun Siruththambu Upanyasam by Srimad Azhagiya Singar
    Publisher : Sri Ahobula Muth, 2002

    Click here for the Srimukham from Srimad Azhagiya Singar!


    Version 1: Deluxe Version, 30 CDs ($100 per set)
    This is an unabridged version including all the Q/A at the end of each session. This available in regular audio CD and can be played in any audio CD player. The set contains 30 CDs.

    Version 2: MP3 Version, 5 CDs ($75 per set)
    This is also an unabridged version like the Deluxe version. This version comes in just 5 CDs. However, this can be played only in players capable of playing MP3 CDs.






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    Calendar
    Year 2004 Calendar for USA (USA address - Shipped free)
    Cost: $10
    Features selected pictures of Dhivya Mangala Vigrahas from the Silver Mandapam in Sri Sannidi. Important dates such as Ekadasi, Sravanam, Amavasya, and major festivals are marked for U.S.A.
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    Year 2004 Calendar for USA (Non USA address - Shipping extra)
    Cost: $13
    Features selected pictures of Dhivya Mangala Vigrahas from the Silver Mandapam in Sri Sannidi. Important dates such as Ekadasi, Sravanam, Amavasya, and major festivals are marked for U.S.A.
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    Magazine
    Sri Nrisimha Priya - Tamil Version
    Cost: $50 per year, $500 for life (incudes air-mail charges).
    This is a monthly publication in Tamil dedicated to Sri Vaishnavam. Most of the articles are serials such as Bhagavatham, Harivamsam, and Commentaries on Srimad Rahasya Thraiya Saram, Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam, Thiruvaymozhi, and Kamba Ramayanam. The magazine also regularly publishes beautiful color pictures of the Lord from various temples. The most accurate calendar information and the schedule of Srimad Azhagiya Singar's travels is also found here.
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    Sri Nrisimha Priya - English Version
    Cost: $50 per year, $500 for life (incudes air-mail charges).
    This is a monthly publication in English dedicated to Sri Vaishnavam. This is not an English translation of the Tamil magazine. English articles are written exclusively for the English magazine.
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    Audio cassettes
    Desika Prabhandham
    Cost: $25
    This is a set of three 90 minute cassettes containing the entire Desika Prabhandham recited in the authentic style by Late Sri Sevilimedu Srinivasachar and party. Introductory remarks from Sri. u. ve. Vangipuram Navanitham Sriramadesikachar Swami's commentary is also included in the cassettes. This set ideal for those who wish to learn to recite Desika Prabhandhams.
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    Gadya Thraiyam, Chatusloki and Sthothra Rathnam
    Cost: $10
    This 90 minute cassette is produced jointly by Sri Ahobila Matham and Sri Ramanuja Mission. The recitation was done by Sri Saranathan with introductory remarks provided by Sri Nadadur Mathavan.

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    Books
    1) Advaita & Visitadvaita
    Cost: $18
    Author : Sri S. M. Srinivasa Chari
    Publisher : Sri Visishtadvaita Research Center, 1990
    Version : English, pp. 218, Hard bound

    This book attempts to give a comprehensive and faithful exposition of Vedanta Desika's Satadusani.
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    2) A Dialogue on Hinduism
    Cost: $10
    Author : Sri V. N. Gopala Desikan
    Publisher : Sri Visishtadvaita Research Center, 1990
    Version : English, pp. 208, Soft bound

    An excellent book for the beginner. It covers the basic essentials of Sri Vaishnava Siddhantam. Topics covered include a brief introduction to Vedas & Sastras, Jivatma & Paramatma, Matter & Creation, the doctrine of Visihtadvaita, Karma-Jnana-Bhakti Yogas, Prapatti, Alwars & Acharyas etc. Other systems such as Advaitha and Dvaitha are also briefly explained. The author of this book is by Sri V. N. Gopala Desikan, the illustrious son of Navanitam Srirama Desikacharya Swami.
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    3) The Life of Ramanujacharya
    Cost: $10
    Author : Alkondaville Govindacharya
    Publisher : Sri Visishtadvaita Research Center
    Version : English, pp. 220, Soft bound

    The glorious tradition of India in the religious and philosophical realms is resplendent with saints and philosophers. Ramanuja, the most revered Vaishnava saint has been verily the crest-jewel among them. For close to a millennium he has been the spiritual guide for millions of Vaishnavas, who have looked upon him as their path finder, here and hereafter. Even today the worship of deities at home and temples, the festivities, religious rites and daily conduct of worship are carried out according to his writ. India rediscovered her vedic spiritual self after the advent of Ramanuja whose poignant expositions had quietened other schools of Vedanta. Most importantly, he showed us the easier path of complete and absolute surrender to the Lord that will guarantee salvation. This biography of Sri Ramanuja was originally published by Alkondaville Govindacharya in 1906 and still remains a highly authentic version of the biography of the great saint Sri Ramanuja.

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    4) Srivaishnavism
    Cost: $5
    Author : Sri Thillasthanam Swamy Kainkarya Sabha
    Publisher : Sri Visistadvaita Research Centre
    Version : English, pp. 60, Soft bound

    This booklet brings out in a simple language the elements of Sri Vaishnavism for a layman. Srivaishnavism aims at God- realization within the framework of our normal worldly activities. This booklet highlights the minimum daily routine all Srivaishnavas need to perform. This will enable a beginner to make a beginning in right earnest and gradually improve. Material covered in this booklet are vedic tenets, Srivaishnava Acharyas, vedic concept of man and universe, principles of Srivaishnavism, procedure for meditation through Rahasya thraya mantras, and procedure for Bagavat Aradhanam.

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    5) Sandyavandanam
    Cost: $5
    Author : Prof. A. Ananta Narasimhachar
    Publisher : Sri Visistadviata Research Center
    Version : English/Tamil/Kanada, pp. 100, Soft bound)

    Sandyavandanam is performed by an individual after Upanayanam. Upanayanam is a vedic ritual prescribed for Brahmanas, Khastrias, and Vaishyas. Sandyavandanam is an all-important form of worshipping the all-pervading and in-dwelling Lord. He who does not perform this, is deemed unfit for performing any major religious duty or rite. This book gives the significance, the Mantras, and the procedure to do Sandyavandanam (with explanatory notes and pictures). Mantras of all major vedic branches (Rig, Yajur, and Sama shakas) are covered and in multiple scripts (Sanskrit, Tamil, and Kanada). This is thus a indispensable handbook for youngsters and elders alike.

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    6) Gift set
    Cost: $25
    A Dialogue on Hinduism
    Life of Sri Ramanujacharya
    Srivaishnavism
    Sandyavandanam
    This set consists of the four books listed above. These four books in English give a clear and concise introduction to Sri Vaishnavam. Ideal for youngsters growing up in the U.S. Perfect gift for Upanayanam or any other occasion. This set is offered at a discounted rate.

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    7) Acharya Vaibhavam - Vol. 1 and Acharya Vaibhavam (Anubandhan) - Vol. 2
    Cost: Vol. 1: $20; Vol. 2: $10
    Author : Sri Krishnamachariar Swami
    Publisher : Sri Vishistadvaitha Research Center, 1992
    Version : Tamil, Vol. 1: pp. 376, Hard bound; Vol. 2. pp. 254, Soft bound

    It is important for all of us to know our history, our roots. More importantly, we need to know the life-history of our Acharyas. In this samsara-sagaram, our Acharyas stand out as beacon lights, guiding us toward the Lord. If we ever hope to cross this ocean of samsara, it is imperative that we get to know our Acharya-Parampara. The first and foremost among our Acharyas is Perumal Himself. He taught the tenets of Vishistadvaiths Siddhantam to PirAti (Sri), who in turn taught this to Visvaksenar (Senaimudaliar) and then to Nammalvar. Sriman Nathamuni, after arduous penance, got this Upadesam from Nammalvar in Alvartirunagari and taught this to his disciples, who in turn taught Alavandar, and subsequently Bagavat Bhasyakarar. From then on these Parama-Rahasyas have been safeguarded, nurtured and propagated to us by our respective Acharyas. These two books by Sri Krishnamacharias Swami (Asthana Vidvan of Sri Ahobila Mutt) covers the life-history of our Acharyas starting from Sri Nathamuni all the way to the current Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt. This book is an elaborate version of serialized articles that appeared in Sri Nrisimha Priya.

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    Anubandham Vol.2 ($10)

    8) Sri Sannidhi Nityanusandhana Kramam
    Cost: $15
    Author : Sri Ahobila Mutt
    Publisher : Sri Ahobila Mutt, 1998
    Version : Sanskrit/Tamil, pp. 431, Soft bound

    Sri Ahobila Mutt was founded 600 years ago by Sri Adivan Satakopa Yatindra Mahadesikan, by the direct command of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha - the presiding Lord of Ahobila divya-desam (now in AP). Since then His nitya-aradhanam has been going on both morning and evening in the mutt uninterrupted. During the aradhanam Sri Sannidhi sisyas recite portions of the Vedas, Divya-Prabandam and a number of srisukthi of our poorvacharyas. This book gives a comprehensive list of all the slokas recited in the mutt. This book can be used by all mutt sisyas as a ready reference-book while performing Perumal aradhanam at home.

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    9) Srimad Bhagavat Gita
    Cost: English version $30 per set;
              Tamil version $40 per set

    Author : V. N. Gopala Desikan
    Publisher : Sri Visishtadvaita Research Centre
    Version1 : English - Volumes I&II, pp. 950, Hard bound
    Version2 : Tamil - Volumes I, II & III, pp. 1350, Hard bound

    Bhagavad Gita is one of the most sacred books available to us and forms part of the holy triad, called Prasthana Traya (the other two being Upanishads and Brahma Sutra). The Gita has been translated in most of the languages in the world and commentaries have been written by 100s of scholars in India and abroad. There has been an earnest and sincere demand from the old and the young alike, that there should be a translation of the Gita in simple English, along with a summary of Ramanuja's and Desika's commentaries, which can be easily understood by the average reader. Sri Gopala Desikan of Oppiliyappan Sannidhi, has Sannidhi has fulfilled this need by providing a simple commentary in English Sri Ramanuja's interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita.

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    10) Parasara Bhatta: His Contribution to Visistadvaita
    Cost: $10
    Author : Dr. S. Padmanabhan
    Publisher : Sri Vishishtadvaita Research Center, 1995
    Version : English, pp. 252, Soft bound

    Parasara Bhattar is one of the key figures in the evolution of the Visistadvaita schools of thought and one of the most distinguished preceptor in the guruparampara of this school. He was a distinguished writer and preceptor of the post-Ramanuja and pre-Vedanta Desika period of Visistadvaita Philosophy. He was the son of the celebrated Sri Kurattalvan, a close associate of Sri Ramanuja. In this book, Dr. S. Padmanabhan, has made a through study of Bhattar's available works - both original and expository.

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    11) Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Bhasyam
    Cost: $20
    Authors : Sri (Dr.) V. N. Vedantha Desikan
    Publisher : Sri Visishtadvita Research Center, 1997
    Version : English/Tamil, pp.375, Hard bound

    Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram, that is found in Sri Mahabharatam, was composed by Sri Bhismacharya in reply to a query by Dharmaputran. It contains 1008 sacred names of the Lord that are pregnant with deep inner meaning and are a delight to recite. Sri Parasara Bhattar has explained the meaning of each one of these divine names in his Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Bhasyam called "Bhagavat Guna Darpanam". Mahamahopadhyaya Sri M. V. Ramanujacharya in his 1928 publication explained Bhattar's interpretation of the thousand names succinctly in Tamil. In this book Sri (Dr.) V. N. Vedantha Desikan has done an excellent job of providing a free English translation of the same.

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    12) Azhvar Tiruvullam (2 Vols.)
    Cost: $50 per set Volumes 1 and 2
    Author : Sri. V. N. Vedanta Desikan
    Publisher : Sri Vishishtadvaita Research Center, 1994
    Version : Tamil/English, pp. 1144, Hard bound

    Alvars realized the existence of Para-Brahman by directly experiencing Him. They poured out their anubhavam in nectarian Tamil pasurams called the Divya Prabandam. Nammalvar is the chief among these mystics and his principal work is Tiruvaimozhi, rightly acknowledged as the Tamil Veda. Tiruvaimozhi is extolled by Swami Vedanta Desikan as the Dramidopanisad and is unsurpassed in mystic literature for its spiritual depth and fervor. Azhvar Tiruvullam, which may be considered as a commentary, gives the meaning of each verse in simple Tamil and also English. The book also has numerous beautiful and clear photos of the Divya-Dampathi's in the various Divya-Desams. A must buy for those who want to learn about "Bhagavat-Visayam".

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    13) Sri Vishnu Puranam (2 Vols.)
    Cost: $40 per set, Volumes 1 and 2
    Author : Srimad Azhagiya Singer (45th Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt)
    Publisher : Sri Nrisimha Priya Trust, 1996
    Version : Tamil, pp. 1000, Hard bound

    Vedas hide a number of truths within them and are often difficult to comprehend. These hidden meanings can be easily understood by analyzing the Itihasas and Puranas, under the able guidance of ones Acharya. Puranas are classified as Satvic, Rajasic, and Thamasic. Satvic puranas guide us toward Perumal. Sri Vishnu Puranam, by Parasara Maharishi, is foremost among satvic puranas and elaborates succinctly on tatva-trayam (Chit-Achit- Iswara). Sri Alavandar has called Sri Vishnu Puranam as "Purana-Ratnam" (the jewel among the Puranas). Srimad Azhagiyasinger (the 45th pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt) while providing a lucid account of the various stories narrated by Parasara Maharishi in Vishnu Puranam brings out the essence of Sri Vaishnava Siddhantam.

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    14) Peeps into Mysticism
    Cost: $15
    Author : D. Ramaswamy Ayyangar
    Publisher : Visishtadvaita Pracharini Sabha
    Version : English, pp. 126, Hard bound

    Alwars were Sri Vaishnava saints who were great devotees of the Lord Vishnu. They practiced and preached devotion to Him and surrender to His will, as the sole means of attaining salvation. They condensed the philosophy of the Upanishads in mellifluous and flowing verses. They all sang in Tamil and the anthology of these songs, totaling four thousand, is known as Divya-Prabandam. Their knowledge of God was not a mere intellectual perception. To them God was a living presence. They worshipped Him as their master, friend, father, and beloved. As the title suggest, this book gives us peeps into the blissful experience of these mystics.

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    15) Gleanings from the Sribhasya
    Cost: $15
    Author : Dr. P. Narasimhan
    Publisher : Sri Visistadvaita Research Centre, 1996
    Version : English, pp. 267, Soft bound

    Sri Ramanuja laid down six great commandments. Of them, the first commandment is that every Sri Vaishnava shall read and propagate the "Sribhasya". On the face of it, it may look rather odd for someone to direct his disciples to read the works of his predecessors and preceptors. But it is not for nothing that Sri Ramanuja issued such a commandment. First, it is not of his volition that Ramanuja composed the Sribhasya. He wrote it only to fulfill the wish of Yamunacharya, who desired that the Brahmasutra of Veda-Vyasa be commented upon and projected in their proper light so that people could know the true inner spirit of the Upanisads and adopt the proper means for mukti. Hence Sri Ramanuja recommended the study of Sribhasya, not because it is his work, but because it is the true guiding light to the aspirant, for liberation. This book, Gleanings from the Sribhasya, is a cogent, concise, and consummate presentation of the philosophy of Sri Ramanuja, based on a study of Sribhasya.

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    16) Sarvartha Siddhi of Sri Vedanthadesika
    Cost: $15
    Author : Dr. V. N. Seshadri Acharya
    Publisher : Sri Visishtadvaita Research Center, 1993
    Version : English, pp. 349, Soft bound

    The philosophy of the Vedanta has been variously interpreted, and of the divergent modes of interpretation, Advaita, Visistadvaita, and Dvaita are the important systems. Every one of these schools claims to provide a faithful representation of the Upanisadic thought, and mighty intellects like Vacaspati Misra, Venkatanatha, Jayatirtha and others have sought to justify these claims of their respective schools. The polymath, poet-logician, Venkatanatha, otherwise known as Vedanta Desikan (1268-1369 AD) on his part wrote numerous works to establish the Visistadvaitha system. His work, Tattva Muktakalapa and its commentary Sarvartha Siddhi, serve as an armor to defend this darshna against other schools of thought. This book by Dr. V.N. Seshadri Acharya is a a critical examination of the material contained in the above mentioned source-books.

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    17) Paduka Sahasram
    Cost: $30
    Author : Sri U. Ve. D. T. Tatachariar swami
    Publisher : Sri Narasimha Priya Trust, Chennai
    Version : Tamil, pp. 585, Hardbound

    Among the granthas composed by Sri Nigamantha Maha Desikan, Sri paduka Sahasram is one of the most important one. In this composition he has sung one thousand sweet verses on the greatness of Sri Ranganatha Paduka (footwear). Even during the rule Sri Rama there were a few “adharmic” incidences reported in his empire. When Lord Rama spent fourteen long years in the Dhandaka forest to uphold his father word, his brother, Sri Bharatha, had installed Rama padukas in the throne and ruled over Ayodhya as a representative of Rama. During these fourteen golden years not a single unlawful activity occurred in Ayodhya. Such is the greatness of Rama padukas that Swami Desikan eulogizes in Sri Paduka Sahasram. In this book Sri Tatachariar Swami brings out the meaning of each of the verses in easy to understand Tamil. A must read for those interested in learning more about Sri Sampradayam.

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    18) Srimad Rahasyatrayasaram Vivaranam
    Cost: $30
    Author : HH the 45th Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Matam
    Publisher : Sri Ahobila Matam
    Version : Tamil, pp. 485, Hardbound

    This volume contains the first 6 chapters of Srimad RTS for a total of 485 pages. The rest of the chapters will be published in due course of time after they appear in Sri Nrisimha Priya.

    The quality of printing and binding are excellent, almost as good as the hardbound books published in the west. The content is of course priceless and unparalleled. It is written for ordinary people in simple Tamil. This book is a must for any aspiring Sri Vaishnava.


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