Jai Sri Ram.
Apl. 3, 2012
Among the Up-Brahmanas, Ramayana occupies the pedestal position for reasons more than one.
Vedas are called Sruti as they are passed on to disciples by oral tradition (Shrotram). Smirits are named so as they were written imbibing the thinking (Smaran) of the Vedas. The word Ithihasa is derived from the words "itheeha, itheeha" meaning' like this, like this' the story telling goes in them. Puranas are called so in the sense of the words 'Pura abi Navam', meaning old but ever new.
Now among the Upa-Brahmanas, Puransas have the last grading as they seem to be partial in the sprit of their message compared to the two Ithihasas, namely Ramayana and Maha Barata in as much as They sing the glory of that Brahman which is the Soul of the Vedas. In other words mean and include "Sruti parigrgaadisayam".
Then among the two Ithigasas, Ramayana goes further in it's content and purport. Maha Barata is considered the 5th Veda while Ramayana is considered the re-incarnation of Veda Itself. Out of the 125000 verses of Mha Barata, the essence lies in the two works in praise of Lord Krishna that of Bagavat Gita andSahasranama Adhyaya. Ramayana on the other hand is elucidating the glory of Sri Rama and His consort Sita from wrapper to wrapper.
Considering all these merits, Ramayana stands out in It's message and values. This is further cemented by the pains taken by Bagavath Ramanujar in learning this Maha Kavya from His maternal uncle, who is considered an authority with out equals on the subject.
We in the Srivaishnava tradition have a lot to read and follow from Ramayana, much ahead of all the other scriptures, as It is in totality with the tenants of NivrutiDharma that which is close to the heart
of Bagavath Ramanujar.
Apl. 3, 2012
Among the Up-Brahmanas, Ramayana occupies the pedestal position for reasons more than one.
Vedas are called Sruti as they are passed on to disciples by oral tradition (Shrotram). Smirits are named so as they were written imbibing the thinking (Smaran) of the Vedas. The word Ithihasa is derived from the words "itheeha, itheeha" meaning' like this, like this' the story telling goes in them. Puranas are called so in the sense of the words 'Pura abi Navam', meaning old but ever new.
Now among the Upa-Brahmanas, Puransas have the last grading as they seem to be partial in the sprit of their message compared to the two Ithihasas, namely Ramayana and Maha Barata in as much as They sing the glory of that Brahman which is the Soul of the Vedas. In other words mean and include "Sruti parigrgaadisayam".
Then among the two Ithigasas, Ramayana goes further in it's content and purport. Maha Barata is considered the 5th Veda while Ramayana is considered the re-incarnation of Veda Itself. Out of the 125000 verses of Mha Barata, the essence lies in the two works in praise of Lord Krishna that of Bagavat Gita andSahasranama Adhyaya. Ramayana on the other hand is elucidating the glory of Sri Rama and His consort Sita from wrapper to wrapper.
Considering all these merits, Ramayana stands out in It's message and values. This is further cemented by the pains taken by Bagavath Ramanujar in learning this Maha Kavya from His maternal uncle, who is considered an authority with out equals on the subject.
We in the Srivaishnava tradition have a lot to read and follow from Ramayana, much ahead of all the other scriptures, as It is in totality with the tenants of NivrutiDharma that which is close to the heart
of Bagavath Ramanujar.
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