Rāma Miśra led King Yamunācārya out of the city, and together they journeyed southward through groves and meadows, past lotus-filled ponds and fragrant trees. After a day’s travel, they reached…
While Yamunācārya ruled as a powerful monarch, far away his grandfather Nathamuni was nearing the end of his life. Deeply saddened that his beloved grandson had become lost in worldly…
After his astonishing victory, young Yamunācārya—now celebrated as Ālabandāra, “the Conqueror”—was given half of the Pāṇḍya kingdom. Though only twelve years old, he ruled with rare intelligence and righteousness. The…
When all the royal courtiers had gathered, the great debate began. Kolāhala, confident and proud, opened the contest by asking Yamunācārya a few questions on Sanskrit grammar. The young boy…
When Kolāhala’s messenger returned to Madurai and told him of the boy’s daring challenge, the scholar laughed aloud. “A twelve-year-old child wants to debate with me? Very well, let us…
In the southern land of Bhārata, many great devotees appeared to glorify the Supreme Lord. Among them shone the noble Yamunācārya—also known as Ālabandāra, “the Conqueror.” He was the grandson…
The Devotee’s Background In the sacred land of Śrī Raṅgam, there lived a divine maiden named Āṇḍāḷ, one of the twelve Āḻvārs—saintly devotees of Lord Viṣṇu celebrated throughout South India.She…
Today is the appearance day of Sri Ramanujacharya, a revered saint who not only demonstrated the essence of devotion in his own life but also inspired his disciples to embody…
Kuresh’s Ultimate Sacrifice for His Guru Kuresh, a devoted disciple of Sripad Ramanujacharya, exemplified the depth of devotion and sacrifice for his guru. When the tyrannical king of the Chola…
Birth and Early Life: Shri Kuresha, also known as Kooresha, was born in the village of Kooram near Kanchi in the year 1008 A.D. His parents, who were immensely wealthy,…