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obtain the Parai. Srivaishnava Sa:mprada:yam. One of these questions
was the significance and rules of applying Thirumani.
Even though the events narrated in Thiruppavai Ramanuja instructs his disciple, Ku:ratha:zhwan, to
are simple, the underlying meanings are very pro- reply to Ya:davapraka:sa’s question. Ku:rathazhwan
found. Andal teaches through this Divya Prabandha provides a robust answer quoting extensively from
that our spiritual goal is to serve Krushna, and that our scriptures.
the means to attain that goal is Krushna himself.
Further, she also emphasizes service to Bhagavatas Now I know why and how we should apply
and especially, one’s Acharya as the activities most Thirumani and Sri:chu:rnam. The series of books is
pleasing to Krushna. After singing Thiruppavai, her called A:cha:rya Ra:ma:nuja. JET USA has started a
bhakti grew boundless and, eventually, Andal marries series of quizzes for each of the books in the series to
Sri Ranga- nattha. May this divine couple happily gear up for the upcoming Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi
bless us all! Samarohanam. The quizzes are held virtually through
Zoom and Kahoot. Kahoot is a fun way to learn
Jai Sri:manna:rayana!!
because you compete with others to answer questions
Rshi Gomadam | LMiG II | Prajna Minneapolis correctly. If you win or participate continuously, you
will be eligible for an award. JET USA A:cha:rya
Acharya Ramanuja Quiz – Ra:ma:nuja Quizzes happen on every other Saturday

Great way to Learn about at 7:00 PM CST. To participate in this quiz, you should
our Acharyas first read the part of the book that will be in the next
quiz. For more information, visit chinnajeeyar.org.
If you wish to contact the owners use this number
or email. Jiva@chinnajeeyar.org. +918645272929
/ 9553549971. These books will be a great idea for
school breaks and are a fun way to learn about our
greatest Guru, Ra:manujacharya.

Jai Sri:manna:rayana!!

Nitish Iyengar | LMiG II | Prajna Plymouth, MN

ai Srimannarayana! This is an article about a Sri Andal Nachchiyar's
Ramanuja quiz that happens every other week. Compilation
JThe quiz is based on a series of pictorial books
about Ramanujacharya’s life. The books are fun Who is Andal?
to read because they are in a comic layout while
teaching the reader about Ramanuja. It is important ma:tha:che:ththulasi: pitha: yadhi thava
to learn about Ramanuja because he is the one who sri:vishnuchiththo:maha:n ...
got Mo:ksham not only for himself, but also for all of ndal is the only female azhwar out of the 12
his disciples. He did this selflessly and we can never Azhwars. Azhwars brought the essence of the
repay him. So we should at least learn about him. AVe:dam in simple Thamizh. Vishnu Chiththa
There are multiple books in this series. I have learnt who is called as ‘Periya:zhwar’ is passionate devotee
about one incident that was really interesting to me. of Sri:manna:ra:yana. One of his primary duties was
Ya:davapraka:sa asked Ramanuja two questions about
to string garlands to Lord Vatapathrasa:yi also called

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