Please read following articles written by great Srivaishnava bhAgavathAs (devotees). You're guaranteed to get a clear understanding of what Srivaishnavam is all about. Also, checkout the video and audio lectures available on the right.
Must Read Articles
Sri Vaishnavam Basics and Principles
By Sri Madhavakannan Swamin
Basics of Srivaishnavan in a nutshell.
Samasrayanam
By Sri Anand Karalapakkam
Understanding of Srivaishnava initiation process, aka Panchasamskaram. Very good article for bhAgavathAs consider taking Samasrayanam.
Bhakthi and Prapatti
By Sri Anand Karalapakkam
Understand the difference between Bhakthi and Prapatti (aka Saranagathi) and how Prapatti is preferred over Bhakthi in this age of kali.
VishistAdvaitham Tutorial
By Sri M.S. Hari
Complete study of Srivaishnava VisishtAdvaitha philosophy with references from vedAs, upanishads, 4000 divya prabhandam, and various works of Srivaishnava achAryAs - a must read !
A Dialog on Hinduism
By Sri V.N.Gopala Desikan
A dialog between a son and father on Srivaishna sidhAntham. It is in FAQ style. It covers topics Vedas and Sastras, Alwars and Acharyas, The "Doctrine Special" of Visishtadvaita, The Eternal Jivatma Matter and Creation, Iswara - The Lord and Master, Advaitha, Visishtadvaita and Dvaita, Karma, Jnana, Bhakti Yogas, Jivatma and Paramatma, The Departure of the Soul, Prapatti, The Three Secrets, Vadakalai and Tenkalai.
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Videos
VisishtAdvaitham
By Sri Velukkudi Krishnan swAmi
Introduction to Sri RamanujacharyA's VisishtAdvaitham philosophy. He compares SankarAchAryA, RAmAnujachAryA, and MadvAchAryA philosopies in general and goes deep into Sri RAmAnujAchAryAs VisishtAdvaitha philosophy. It is delivered in English.
Azhwargal Vaibhavam
By Sri Velukkudi Krishnan swAmi
Sri Velukkudi Krishnanan swAmin summarizes glories of 12 azhwArs, with more emphasis on NamazhwAr and Madhurakavi AzhwAr, in a simple language (English).
Dinam Oru Divya Namam
By Sri AnananthapadmanApAchArya swAmi
One of the greatest ways to start your morning. Watch these mini upanyAsams updated daily. Sri Ananthapadnapacharya swAmi vividly explains divya namams of Emberuman. He also takes to you different divya desams each morning.
Lectures
Lecture recordings in MP3.
DVD
Life History of Sri RAmAnujAchAryA
A classic movie by Sri Lakshmi Tatachar.
Length: 2 hours
Language: Tamil with English subtitles