Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti 2023 Date, Story, Celebrations, and Significance
Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti, also known as Ramanuja Jayanthi, commemorates the birthday of Ramanujacharya, a renowned South Indian philosopher who argued that bhakti, or devotional adoration of Lord Vishnu in whatever form, is the best way to achieve redemption or moksha. Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti will occur on April 26, 2023, according to several North Indian and South Indian calendars. Please be aware that certain communities will celebrate Jayanti on a different date (especially in Tamil Nadu). Abandoning the Advaita principles, Ramanuja combined the philosophy of the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras and offered the bhakti tradition a solid intellectual foundation.
Ramanujacharya Jayanti Date 2023
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Who was Ramanujacharya?
Once upon a time, Kesava Samayaji and Kantimathi were a couple. They both led virtuous lives and were extremely dedicated, but they were childless. Once, a famous sage by the name of Thirukatchi Nambi paid the couple a visit and advised them to perform a Yagna and pray to Lord Parthasarathy of Thiruvallikeni. This will grant their desire to have a boy. As directed, they both did the Yagna and worshipped the deity with the utmost devotion and reverence. In response, the god was so pleased with their commitment that he granted them a son. Upon the infant’s birth, various divine signs indicated that he is the incarnation of Lord Lakshman, the younger brother of the god Lord Rama.
Celebrations on Ramanuja Jayanti
As the theories and ideas founded by Ramanuja are of the utmost significance and applicability in the current period, Ramanuja’s birthday is not only commemorated with enthusiasm, but also with great reverence and significance.
- In the majority of regions in southern and northern India, believers observe the occasion by making particular preparations.
- The ideas and philosophies of Ramanuja are discussed in organised events.
- Devotees also administer a sacred and holy bath to Utsava Murthy’s statue or idol (Ramanuja Acharya).
- Numerous Upanishads are recited with the utmost dedication in the vast majority of temples.
- In a number of Vaishnava Maths, Ramanuja Jayanti is celebrated with great passion and devotion.
- On Ramanuja Jayanti, devotees also maintain a fast, pray to Lord Vishnu, and make offerings to the Brahmins.
Significance of Ramanuja Jayanti
The renowned philosopher Ramanuja Acharya showed and articulated the Advaita Vedanta concepts. He advocated for Vaishnavism and traversed the nation to educate people about its virtues and teachings.
Ramanuja influenced the practise of Bhakti Yoga, which emphasised the significance of devotion (bhakti) in meditation. Bhakti Yoga, also known as Bhakti Marg, is a Hindu spiritual practise focusing on devotion to a certain deity.
According to ancient accounts, the sight of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi awakened Indian intellectuals. Ramanuja Acharya’s books and speeches are renowned. Navratnas are the nine most celebrated works of Ramanuja. Numerous Hindus hold him in high regard, particularly in southern India.
