श्रीमत ेरामानजुाय नमः

Indian Council Of Philosophical Research, New Delhi &

Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati

Seminar on “The Philosophy of Ramanuja” 4th to 6th April, 2016 at Tirupati

Dr. K.T.V. Raghavan Rapporteur

30.04.2016

Rapporteur’s Report on “The Philosophy of Ramanuja”

Report on 3-day National Seminar on “The Philosophy of Ramanuja”

Sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi and organized

by Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati from 4-6 April, 2016.

The Principal Co-ordinator of this Seminar was Prof. K.E. Devanathan, Vice-

Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University. Around 43 Eminent Scholars, 30

Research Scholars as speakers and 200 delegates have participated in this

seminar.

This seminar was Inaugurated by Padmabhushan Sri N. Gopalaswami, IAS

(Retd.), Hon’ble Chancellor, R.S. Vidyapeetha, and Prof. S.R. Bhatt, Chairman,

ICPR was the Guest of Honour, Prof. K.V. Ramakrishnamacharyulu, Former Vice-

Chancellor, JRRS University, Jaipur participated as Special Invitee. Prof. K.E.

Devanathan delivered the Introductory Address and Keynote Address was delivered

by Prof. M.A. Lakshmithathachar, President Samskrti Foundation, Bangalore.

During the course of inauguration function, all dignitaries, besides speaking

on the greatness of Ramanuja, have expressed immense happiness over conduct of

such seminar with galaxy of scholars and attended by large gathering such as this.

They opined that such events should be held throughout the Academic Calendar

year without losing stream so that our rich heritage is passed on to the generations

to come.

In his keynote addess, Prof. M.A. Lakshmithathachar said that “Almost a thousand years ago the earth was graced by the brightest star in the philosophical firmament of India. This was none other than ĀcāryaRāmānuja: preceptor par excellence, compassion incarnate, and foremost among social reformers. He was a perfect example of an Ācārya who spared no effort to lift up the spiritually downtrodden who had no hopes of spiritual redemption”.

4th April, 2016

After inaugural session was over, 1st session started at 11.00 am with

Dr. S.V. Rangaramanujacharyulu, Director JIVA Academic Council, Hyderabad as

Chairperson of the session. The 1st session details are tabulated hereunder:

Speaker Topic

Dr. T.S.R. Narayanan, ऐकशास्त्र्यम ्

Dr. Umesh Nepal Theory of Error in Ramanuja Philosophy

Dr. N.R. Soumyanarayanan, अभिन्नभनभमत्तोपादनम ् Dr. M.A. Alwar, ईश्वरस्य वदेवदे्यत्वम ्

2nd session has started with Sri U.Ve. Mannarkudi Rajagopalacharya, a

renowned scholar in Visishtadvaitha acting as Chairperson of the session. The 2nd

session details are tabulated hereunder:

Dr. S.S. Mukundan, मोक्षसाधनत्वम ् Dr. M.S. Srikanth, आनन्दमयाभधकरणभवचारः Sri S. Sudarsanachariar, स्वाप्नपदार्ा ाना ंसत्यत्वम ्

3rd session has started with Prof. M.A. Lakshmithathacharya, President

Samskrti Foundation, Bangalore acting as Chairperson of the Session. The 3rd

session details are tabulated hereunder:

Dr. Prem Sukh Mangla Influence of Ramanuja in North Indian Bhakthi Movement

Prof. P.V. Sathakopathathacharya, जगत्सत्यत्वभनरूपणम ् Prof. S.T.K. Rangacharyulu, ज्ञाततृ्वभनरूपणम ् Sri Sadhu Shruti Prakash Das यामनुाचाय ा - आगमप्रामाण्यपभरचयः Vidwan M.A. Ananth Ramanjua and Badarayana

On 5th April, 2016

On the second day of the seminar, 1st session started with

Prof.S.Padmanabham, Head of the Department of Sanskrit, University of Madras,

Chennai acting as Chairperson of the session. The 1st session of the second day

details are tabulated hereunder:

Speaker Topic

Prof. K. Srinivas Ramanuja’s Place in Indian Philosophy

Sri Anand Viswanathan, Ramanuja’s Contribution to Upliftment of Society

Dr. K.E. Gopaladesikan, सामानाभधकरण्यभवचारः

2nd session started with Prof. V.K.S.N. Raghavan, Retired Professor

department of Vaishnavism, University of Madras, Chennai acting as Chairperson

of the session. The 2nd session of the second day details are tabulated hereunder:

Dr. O.R. Devanathan, Ramanuja - Vedantadesika

Dr. K. Anantha गद्यत्रयवभैशष्ट्यम ् Dr. K.T.V. Raghavan, Ramanuja’s Predeccessors

3rd session has started with Dr. P.N. Sridharan a renowned scholar in

Visishtadvaitha acting as Chairperson. The 3rd session of the second day details are

tabulated hereunder:

Sri V.S. Vijayaraghavan, Ramanuja’s View on

SRITATTAVAM

Dr. P.N. Sridharachar, Ramanuja’s Contribution to Protection of Temple Rituals

Dr. K. Rajagopalan, Ramanuja’s Affection to Disciples

Sri P.K. Lakshmi Narasimhacharyar आज्ञानजु्ञाकैङ्कय ाभनरूपणम ् Prof. P.T.G.Y. Sampathkumaracharyulu

Ramanuja – Varavaramuni

Special Session (English) started with Sri N. Muktheswara Rao, IAS (Retd.),

Special Officer, All Projects, TTD acting as Chairperson of this session. In this

Special Session (English) four research scholars from various Universities have

submitted their papers.

Special Session (Sanskrit) started with Sri V.S. Vijayaraghavan a renowned

scholar acting as Chairperson of this session. In this Special Session (Sanskrit) 26

scholars from various Universities have submitted their papers.

On 6th April, 2016

The third day of the seminar. 1st session started with Aasukavi Sri U.Ve. V.S.

Karunakaracharya a renowned scholar in Visishtadvaitha acting as Chairperson.

The 1st session of the third day details are tabulated hereunder:

Speaker Topic

Dr. V. Vasudevan परिभि, परज्ञान, परमिभि भनरूपणम ् Dr. A.S. Aravamudan िगवत्पारम्यम ् Dr. C. Ranganathan आचाय ालक्षणम ् Dr. E.A. Singarachariar, िागवतवासस्थानम ् Sri K.H. Rajesh Kumar पाञ्चरात्रप्रामाण्यम ्

2nd session started with Sri G.S. Sundararaja Swami, Tanuku a renowned

Scholar in Veda and Visishtadvaitha Vedanta acting as Chairperson of the session.

The 2nd session of the third day details are tabulated hereunder:

Dr. P. Narasimhan, अपराधपररहारः

Prof. V. Varadarajan Ramanuja’s Contribution to India World view

Dr. Bhooma Venkatakrishnan, Nine Kinds of Relationship

Dr. O.R. Vijayaraghavan, ईश्वरतत्व भनरूपणम ् Prof. G.S.R. Krishna Murty Ramanuja in a new light Dr. N.R. Ranganathathathacharya ब्रह्मशब्दसमास भवचारः

The Valedictory Session

The Valedictory Session started at 4.30 PM on 6th April, 2016. In this session

Prof. M.A. Venkatakrishnan, Retd. Professor, Department of Visishtavaidtha,

University of Madras, Chennai was Chief Guest. Valedictory Address was delivered

by Sri U.Ve. Velukkudi Krishnan a renowned scholar in Visishtavaidhta, Chennai

on Ramanuja Avathara Vaisishtyam before a very large gathering. Prof. K.E.

Devanathan, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University took the role of

President of the Session. Prof. G.S.R. Krishna Murty, Registrar, Sri Venkateswara

Vedic University proposed with vote of thanks.

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Dr. K.T.V. Raghavan Rapporteur