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Aspects of Vaishnavism 

K. A. MANAVALAN 

http://www.hindu.com/br/2006/07/18/stories/2006071800061500.htm


SRI VAISHNAVISM ? An Insight: K.K.A. Venkatachari;
pub. by Ananthacharya Indological Research Institute,
G.D. Somani School Building, Cuffe Parade,
Mumbai-400005. Rs. 140. 

The first part presents, among others, Ramanuja's
exposition of the Sri Vaishnava philosophy through his
works ? Sri Bhashya, Gitabhashya and Vedartasangraha ?
the distinctiveness of the individual souls and the
Supreme as evidenced by the Upanishads, and the origin
of the Ubhaya-Vedanta tradition equating Tiruvoimozhi
with the Vedas. The emergence of Rahasyagranthas as a
phenomenon of the post-Ramanuja period from its
germination in Astasloki to full growth into a mighty
tree represented by the works of Periyavachanpillai,
Pillailokacharya and Vedanta Desika is vividly
portrayed. 

Among the three well-researched pieces is the one that
relates to Desika invoking Vedic authority for prapati
in his Nikseparaksha. The nine prima facie objections
and the answers to them are critically examined. 

The importance of Vaikhanasa and Pancharatra agamas in
temple worship and associated rituals is extensively
dealt with. 

In the second part, Manipravala tradition is treated
elaborately under two major heads ? commentaries and
rahasyagranthas. 

The book, by a traditionally trained scholar with
research background, will be invaluable for
traditional scholars, research students and discerning
readers


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