46th azhagiya singer

*46m pattam azhagiya singer thirunakshthram aani makham today..let's learn little about our acharyan 🙏* 

 *Birth and Early Life* 

- Aani masam of Manmatha Varusham in 1955 (June 23, 1955) was a special day in a Vaideeka family belonging to Koundinya gotram, in Thillai Vilagam, Thiruvarur District, TN.

- A baby boy was born as the fourth child to devout dampathis, Shri Bhaktavatsalachariar and Shirmathi Rajalakshmi.

- The child was named Rangarajan, and proper Vedic samskarams were performed at the appropriate time.

 *Education* 

- Swamy completed Rig Veda Adyayanam Kramaantam at Thiruvaiyaru Ammal Agraharam under the tutelage of Subramanya Ganapaatigal.

- He learnt the Brahmanam and Aaranya baagams under the careful supervision of Krishnamurthy Ganapaatigal of Sankara matam in Kumbakonam.

- Swamy also completed the study of Veda Angams, including Sheeksha, Chandas, Vyakaranam, Niruktam, and Jyotisham, under the tutelage of Thirumalai Nasrethpettai Brahmashri Shiva Rama Krishna Saastrigal.

 *Adherence to Tradition* 

- People who know Swamy from his patashala days vouch for his strict adherence to austere acharams and anushtanams.

- It is the duty of every brahmana to preserve and perform nitya karmas, including Samithadhaanam, Agni Sandanam, Oupasanam, Agnihotram, Vaishvadevam, Brahma Yagnyam, etc.

- Swamy was a nitya Agnihotri until the day he entered Sanyasaahrama dharmam.

 *Spiritual Lineage* 

- Swamy underwent Samashrayanam at the hands of the 44th Azhagiyasingar, who also blessed him with Baranyasam.

- Swamy also had the benefit of Grantha Chatushtaya Kalakshepam under the feet of the 44th Mukkur Azhagiyasingar.

- Swamy also underwent kalakshepam under Agni Hotram Ramanuja Tatacharya swamy in Shirmath Rahasya Traya Saram.

 *Family Life* 

- Swamy entered Grihastaashramam in 1988 and married Shrimathi Kousalya devi.

- The couple was blessed with three girls and a boy.

- True to the family's tradition, Swamy performed upanayanam of his poorvashrama son at the right age and made him undergo Veda adyayanam.

 *Leadership and Legacy* 

- Swamy was almost immediately affectionately referred to as Chinna Azhagiyasingar.

- He was verily a young lion cub that was being prepared for the task of occupying the Simhasanam eventually.

- Let us pray to Lord Shri Lakshmi Nrisimhan to bestow good health and long life to our beloved 46th Acharya so he leads us in this 21st century.

 *Unity and Devotion* 

- Let us, Shri Matam sishyas, be united and work in unison towards a vaideeka path shown to us by our Acharyan.

- Let us sing Pallaandu to our Acharyas' well-being, kainkaryams, and keerthi vaibhavams.

The term "Azhagiya Singar" holds significant meanings

- "Azhagiya Singar" translates to "Beautiful Lion" in Tamil.

- It is used to glorify Lord Narasingha Deva, emphasizing His majestic and powerful nature.

- In recent centuries, it has been used as a mark of respect to the presiding Pontiff of Sri Ahobila Matam.

- The term highlights the greatness of both the Lordship and the Acharyar, both of whom are lovingly referred to as Azhagiya Singar.🙏

Acharyan thiruvadigale sharanam 🙏🙏