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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.
Sd/-
Dr. K.T.V. Raghavan Rapporteur