Bhaktas
Swami Ramakrishnananda was a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. As Shashi, he came to his Guru, Sri Ramakrishna, as a young man along with his cousin Sharat (later Swami Saradananada). Among the 16 direct monastic disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, …
In the Srimad Bhagavatham, Parikshit asks Shri Shuka maharishi, “If one has commited many sins, in his lifetime can he have redemption to clear him of all his sins ?” In response to this, Shri Shuka maharishi narrates the Ajamila …
Avvaiyar was a Tamil saint and poet from Tamil Nadu. ‘Avvaiyar’ is a generic title and does not refer to a person’s name. 1.What does the term ‘Avvaiyar’ refer to? a.Respectable Woman b.Educated Woman c.Valorous Woman 2.Avvaiyar lived …
Tukkiri Paati, a lady devotee whose life was entirely transformed simply by the power of the Divine Name. Please listen to Sri Ramanujamji’s discourse on Tukkiri Paati and then answer these questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiqrpML9hIM 1. Name the birth town of Tukkiri …
Sri Gargi was an ancient Indian philosopher, highly accomplished in her understanding of Vedic precepts and in philosophical debate. Her life adds to the ample evidence that women were highly revered in ancient Indian culture and that they were also …
Akka Mahadevi was a great saint and a devotee of Lord Shiva. 1. Name the birth place of Akka Mahadevi. a. Udutadi b. Trichy c. Trichur 2. In which state was Akka Mahadevi born? a. Maharashtra b. Karnataka c. Kerala …
Sri Janaky Matha was a saint in the spiritual lineage of Sri Ramana Maharishi. 1.In which year was Sri Janaky Matha born? a.1898 b.1906 c.1919 2.Name the birth place of Sri Janaky Matha. a.Kollengode, Kerala b.Kollam, Kerala c.Trichy, Tamil Nadu …
Karaikal Ammaiyar ‘known as the revered mother of Karaikal’ is one of the three women amongst the 63 Nayanmars. 1. Karaikal Ammaiyar was a great devotee of Lord _______. a. Rama b. Krishna c. Shiva 2. Name the birth state …
