What is the fundamental principle of the “Indestructibility“? How is it elucidated in the Metaphysics of Visishtadvaita Vedanta? In the 3rd chapter titled “Pradaana Pratitantra-adhikaaram” in the “Rahasya-Traya-Saaram” (RTS), a seminal work of Swami Vedanta Desikan on Visishtadvaita philosophy, this fascinating question is very briefly alluded to by way of (what one may using aContinue reading ““Pradaana pratitantra” in Vedanta Desika’s “Rahasya Traya Saaram”: Visishtadvaita and Quantum Physics”
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A Dialogue on the Veda, the self-existent, uncaused revealed scripture un-authored by human agency: the Visishtadvaita “darsana” (Part 2 of 2 CONCLUDED)
The Acharya and his student continued their dialogue as follows: The Swami:Dear one, your question is subtle and worthy of deep reflection. You say that calling the Veda “apauruṣeya” seems like a human attribution, a mental concept applied by human intellect. But hear me out carefully: The Veda is not an object of mere humanContinue reading “A Dialogue on the Veda, the self-existent, uncaused revealed scripture un-authored by human agency: the Visishtadvaita “darsana” (Part 2 of 2 CONCLUDED)”
A Dialogue on Veda…self-existent, uncaused revealed scripture un-authored by human agency: the Visishtadvaita “darsana” (Part 1 of 2)
An imaginary dialogue has been conceived and recorded below between a student and a Sri Vaishnava Acharya being held during the course of a traditional “kaalakshepam” (small intensive study-group class) session conducted by the Master for his band of disciples on the sacred Vedanta text, “Rahasya Traya Saaram” written by Swami Vedanta Desikan (1268-1368CE) TheContinue reading “A Dialogue on Veda…self-existent, uncaused revealed scripture un-authored by human agency: the Visishtadvaita “darsana” (Part 1 of 2)”
Sri Vishwaksena or “Senaimudaliyaan”, the third foremost of Sri Vaishnava Acharyas: Let us today celebrate his “Jayanthi” Day – “Pooraadam” asterism, October 28, 2025
Today in the month of ஐப்பசி (or Pooradam asterism of the Vedic lunar almanac) is a very sacred day being the “tirunakshatram” (the anniversarial ascent of asterism) of Sri Viswaksenar (known in Tamil as “Senai Mudaliyaan) who appears as the 3rd of the foremost Acharyas in Guruparampara — the lineage of preceptors — worshipped inContinue reading “Sri Vishwaksena or “Senaimudaliyaan”, the third foremost of Sri Vaishnava Acharyas: Let us today celebrate his “Jayanthi” Day – “Pooraadam” asterism, October 28, 2025″
The Rt.Hon’ble Srinivasa Sastri’s memory and legacy… (Part-11): …Living for the love of Valmiki and Shakespeare…
In the sunset years of his life — i.e. the early and mid-1940s — Srinivasa Sastri’s physical and mental health remained beleagured. His angina attacks came upon him suddenly and not infrequently. They caused him excruciating chest-pain and breathlessness. In those days in contrast to the present day, medical research had not yet discovered miracleContinue reading “The Rt.Hon’ble Srinivasa Sastri’s memory and legacy… (Part-11): …Living for the love of Valmiki and Shakespeare…”
“The Unusual Essays of an Unknown Sri Vaishnava” — new India Edition 2025! Just out in online bookstores !
The earlier international editions (2016 and 2021) of this popular and critically acclaimed book were priced @₹.5000/+. Now, the new 2025 India Edition at an affordable price of ₹.1000/- is available for sale: The 60 delightful essays penned inside this book include also two short-stories based on imaginative reinterpretations of an episode each from theContinue reading ““The Unusual Essays of an Unknown Sri Vaishnava” — new India Edition 2025! Just out in online bookstores !”