SriVaishnava Sampradhaya Q&A

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swamy explains why some avatars of Lord Sriman Narayana do not follow Shastras and what is the underlying reason.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan swamy answers the question how can one follow 100% shastras.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers the question how one should perform pushpa kainkaryam.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers the difference between a Guru and Acharya as per SriVaishnava Sampradhayam.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers the question how one can find his Guru.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers what is Vishesha dharma and when one must consider it.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers if one does mistakes in Vaidheka karma can it lead to more sins and how one should respect the Brahmin performing these karmas.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers the question if Swami Ramanujar was wrong questioning his Guru Yadhava Prakasar.

In this episode, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami explains what is Sri Vachana Bhushana Sastram and what it teaches for everyone.

In this episode Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan swami explains about Sharanagati sastra and why should jeevathma perform sharanagati instead of following Sadhyopayam.

In this episode Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan swami explains what is Sadhyopayam (karma, Gnana and Bhakti yoga) and Siddhopayam (otherwise called as Sharanagati). Swami also explains the differences between these ways of achieving god's lotus feet.

In this episode, Acharyan Balakrishnan swami explains the qualifications one needs to listen to Rahasya granthams in Sri Vaishnava sampradhayam.

In this episode, Acharyan Balakrishnan swami explains the Ramanujar vigraha prathista and what is the significance of the day.

In the episode, Acharyan Balakrishnan swami explains what is manipravalam and why this was used for vyakhyanams.

Acharyan Balakrishnan swami answers the question how one can perform acharya kainkaryam even when outside India. What is important is not to lose touch with one's acharya.

In this recording, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers the question about Ratha Saptami and its significance.

In this recording, Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami answers the question whether we need to recite Acharya Vazhithirunamam and Vyakhyanams during Nithyanusandhanam.

In this episode, Acharyan Balakrishnan Swami explains the nuances of Sharanagati and Bhakti and why this must not be confused with Bhakti yogam.

In this episode, Acharyan Balakrishnan Swami explains perspectives of Ramanujacharya, Shankaracharya and Madhvacharya and how they all accept Sriman Narayana as the supreme being.

In the episode Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami explains in a very short way how Swami Nathamunigal received Nalayira Divyaprabhadham.

In the episode Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami explains why there is not much documentation on the history or charitram of many azhwars and acharyas. Why there is not much documentation about their Thiruvarasu.

In the episode Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami explains the role of Sri in our SriVaishnava Sampradhayam.

In the episode Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami gives a sneak peak into the great Madhurakavi Azhwar's Charitram.

In the episode Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami explains different types of pratishthapana and gives examples of some Divyadesams.

Sankranthi is celebrated sometimes on different days. In this episode answers Acharyan Sriman Balakrishnan Swami when should we celebrate Sankranthi according to Panchangam. Also Swami explains why we should follow Srirangam Panchangam.