A guide to view the CD Title Ramanujacharya
Opening Screen
The Opening Screen begins with a verse sung in traditional
Indian Classical style. The visual is in accordance with the
meaning of the verse whose meaning is as follows:
"The sun called Ramanujacharya rose, in this world, to
dispel the darkness of sin and to make the lotus of virtue and
righteousness bloom". This verse very concisely tells us
the main aim of the appearance of Ramanujacharya. To convey
this message, in the visual, it can be seen that as the sun
is about to rise, an unbloomed lotus can be seen in the background.
Even as Ramanujacharya, personified as the sun, rises, the darkness
gradually fades out and makes the lotus bloom. Thus the opening
screen conveys the complete theme of the appearance of Ramanujacharya.
Those who are using the package and want to go the main program
directly have to press the space bar.
Title Screen
The title screen tells the user about Sri Ramanujacharya's
greatness, and the difference between Him and the others, who
are generally mentioned on par with Him. Apart from this it
also tells the user the main fields of acheievements of Sri
Ramanujacharya, in a nutshell. The image of Sri Ramanujacharya,
shown here is a photograph of His divine idol in Sriperumbudur
in South India, where He appeared. This idol, the different
modes of which are used throughout the program excels in its
grandeur, and depicts Bhagavan Ramanuja precisely as He was.
Towards the right corner is a button titled “Blessings”.
When the user clicks on this button, the video containing the
blessings of HH The 45 th Jeeyar of the Ahobila Mutt, the guiding
spirit behind this venture appears. Also given for the benefit
of the users is the translation of the speech of HH the Jeeyar,
which can be scrolled down and read. The “Back”
button helps the user come back to the Title Screen.
Main Menu Screen
The Menu Screen shows the different menus that leads the user
to different parts of the software. When the user moves the
moves on the buttons situated in two columns on either side
of the screen, he gets details of where the buttons lead, in
the form of text at the middle of the screen. In the middle
is the photograph of the image of Sri Ramanujacharya, which
is still there in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai in South India,
the place of His appearence. This image too, almost life-size,
is very significant and truly portrays His divine presence.
In fact tradition tells us that He Himself acknowledged that
the image portrayed all His features and was most fit to be
worshipped by all His devotees.
Charitram(Life History)
When the user clicks on this (" Charitram ") button,
the program goes into the menu screen of this section and shows
the different buttons leading to the subsections of the program.
Further, when the user clicks on any of the six buttons in this
screen, he will be able to view a particular part of the Life
History of Bhagavan Ramanuja.
In each of the stories, the following features in the form
of buttons are available to facilitate easy navigation through
the program:
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the Charitram section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the previous scene of the story).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the next scene of the story)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the same scene of the story
once again)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface)
Granthamala(Works of Ramanujacharya)
When the user clicks on this (" Granthamala ") button,
the program goes into the menu screen of this section and shows
the different buttons leading to the subsections of the program.
Here, the famous nine gems which are of great significance in
religious and practical, are shown, and each of them are made
to represent a particular work of Ramanujacharya. The gem representing
the particular work is known by moving the mouse on it. The
order of the works are according to the chronology in which
they were composed by Ramanujacharya.
When the user clicks on any of the buttons, a few details about
the particular work are given. Of them, generally the shloka
from the original which lets us know about its essence is sung
in a traditional manner. Further, a narration lets the user
know about the essence of each work. The respective visuals
are in accordance with the themes of the works.
In each of the stories, the following features in the form
of buttons are available to facilitate easy navigation through
the program:
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the GranthaMala section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the viewing of the details of previous work
of the Bhagavan Ramanuja).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the viewing of the details of the next
work of the Bhagavan Ramanuja)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the viewing of the details of
the same work of the Bhagavan Ramanuja)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface).
• Tell Me More (Clicking on this button will help the
user to hear to more original compositions of Bhagavan Ramanuja
of the respective work)
• Philosophical Significance (Clicking on this button
will help the user to read and know more about the background/circumstances
under which Bhagavan Ramanuja authored the respective work)
Vaibhavam (Anecdotes depicting the greatness of Ramanujacharya)
This section is self-explanatory. The shloka which is sung
in the background, gives a list of holy places, like Srirangam,
Kancheepuram and so on, which Ramanujacharya patronised with
great devotion, and are of great importance to all Srivaisnavas.
Then the program goes into the menu screen of this section and
shows the different buttons leading to the subsections of the
program. Further, when the user clicks on any of the two buttons
in this screen, he will be able to view a particular story of
depicting an anecdote of Bhagavan Ramanuja.
In each of the stories, the following features in the form
of buttons are available to facilitate easy navigation through
the program:
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the Vaibhavam section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the previous scene of the story).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the next scene of the story)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the same scene of the story
once again)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface)
Aradhanam(Performing of Pooja according to the instructions
of Ramanujacharya)
This section instructs the users about the procedure to perform
the Pooja or worship (popularly known as Aradhana) of the Lord,
as instructed by Ramanujacharya. The Pooja, as Ramanujacharya
says, has six main components, plus two preliminary sections,
given in the form of buttons.
When the user clicks on this button, the procedure for this
are shown. Instructions given online instruct the user as what
needs o be done. The visual also depicts the same, while the
shlokas sung in the background inform the user as to what needs
to be chanted while doing so. The significance of the particular
action to be performed is also shown online, in the form of
text. The user can proceed to the respective sequence/event
of the Aradhana either by clicking on the right arrow or directly
clicking on the button shown on the right hand side of the screen.
More details can be had about the Aradhana by clicking on the
“Tell Me More button”
The following buttons too are available to facilitate easy
navigation :
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the Aradhanam section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the previous sequence/event of the Aradhana).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the next sequence/event of the Aradhana)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the same sequence/event of the
Aradhana.)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface)
Fun (Info and Quiz)
This section contains two small subsections -- Info and Quiz
Info :
When the user clicks on this button, the video containing the
Tirumanjanam of Bhagavan Ramanuja, venture appears. Also given
for the benefit of the users is the greatness of that particular
idol of Bhagavan Ramanuja, which can be scrolled down and read.
When this video is completed, the user can click on the button
“Next Video”. When this is done, the video containing
the Vairamudi Utsavam of Lord Shelvappillai, the presiding deity
of Tirunarayanapuram in South India, appears. Also given for
the benefit of the users is the greatness of that particular
festival, which can be scrolled down and read.
The Info section comes to an end with this video.
All buttons that are part of the Main Menu screen continue
here with their respective functions remaining the same.
Quiz
The Quiz section is self-explanatory. When the user completes
this section, the program automatically goes to the main menu..
All buttons that are part of the Main Menu screen continue
here with their respective functions remaining the same.
Quit
When the user clicks on the button and confirms that he wants
to quit, a ancient and famous song is sung in the background.
The song gives a very picturesque account of the divine body
of Ramanucharya and explains its greatness. The visual focusses
on the particular part of the body which is explained in the
particualr part of the song. It concludes with an account of
the advantages a person begets when he meditates on Ramanujacharya.
Meanwhile, the names of the persons involved in the development
of this program is also displayed.
All buttons that are part of the Main Menu screen continue
here with their respective functions remaining the same.
A guide to view the CD Title Ramanujacharya
Opening Screen
The Opening Screen begins with a verse sung in traditional
Indian Classical style. The visual is in accordance with the
meaning of the verse whose meaning is as follows:
"The sun called Ramanujacharya rose, in this world, to
dispel the darkness of sin and to make the lotus of virtue and
righteousness bloom". This verse very concisely tells us
the main aim of the appearance of Ramanujacharya. To convey
this message, in the visual, it can be seen that as the sun
is about to rise, an unbloomed lotus can be seen in the background.
Even as Ramanujacharya, personified as the sun, rises, the darkness
gradually fades out and makes the lotus bloom. Thus the opening
screen conveys the complete theme of the appearance of Ramanujacharya.
Those who are using the package and want to go the main program
directly have to press the space bar.
Title Screen
The title screen tells the user about Sri Ramanujacharya's
greatness, and the difference between Him and the others, who
are generally mentioned on par with Him. Apart from this it
also tells the user the main fields of acheievements of Sri
Ramanujacharya, in a nutshell. The image of Sri Ramanujacharya,
shown here is a photograph of His divine idol in Sriperumbudur
in South India, where He appeared. This idol, the different
modes of which are used throughout the program excels in its
grandeur, and depicts Bhagavan Ramanuja precisely as He was.
Towards the right corner is a button titled “Blessings”.
When the user clicks on this button, the video containing the
blessings of HH The 45 th Jeeyar of the Ahobila Mutt, the guiding
spirit behind this venture appears. Also given for the benefit
of the users is the translation of the speech of HH the Jeeyar,
which can be scrolled down and read. The “Back”
button helps the user come back to the Title Screen.
Main Menu Screen
The Menu Screen shows the different menus that leads the user
to different parts of the software. When the user moves the
moves on the buttons situated in two columns on either side
of the screen, he gets details of where the buttons lead, in
the form of text at the middle of the screen. In the middle
is the photograph of the image of Sri Ramanujacharya, which
is still there in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai in South India,
the place of His appearence. This image too, almost life-size,
is very significant and truly portrays His divine presence.
In fact tradition tells us that He Himself acknowledged that
the image portrayed all His features and was most fit to be
worshipped by all His devotees.
Charitram(Life History)
When the user clicks on this (" Charitram ") button,
the program goes into the menu screen of this section and shows
the different buttons leading to the subsections of the program.
Further, when the user clicks on any of the six buttons in this
screen, he will be able to view a particular part of the Life
History of Bhagavan Ramanuja.
In each of the stories, the following features in the form
of buttons are available to facilitate easy navigation through
the program:
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the Charitram section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the previous scene of the story).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the next scene of the story)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the same scene of the story
once again)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface)
Granthamala(Works of Ramanujacharya)
When the user clicks on this (" Granthamala ") button,
the program goes into the menu screen of this section and shows
the different buttons leading to the subsections of the program.
Here, the famous nine gems which are of great significance in
religious and practical, are shown, and each of them are made
to represent a particular work of Ramanujacharya. The gem representing
the particular work is known by moving the mouse on it. The
order of the works are according to the chronology in which
they were composed by Ramanujacharya.
When the user clicks on any of the buttons, a few details about
the particular work are given. Of them, generally the shloka
from the original which lets us know about its essence is sung
in a traditional manner. Further, a narration lets the user
know about the essence of each work. The respective visuals
are in accordance with the themes of the works.
In each of the stories, the following features in the form
of buttons are available to facilitate easy navigation through
the program:
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the GranthaMala section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the viewing of the details of previous work
of the Bhagavan Ramanuja).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the viewing of the details of the next
work of the Bhagavan Ramanuja)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the viewing of the details of
the same work of the Bhagavan Ramanuja)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface).
• Tell Me More (Clicking on this button will help the
user to hear to more original compositions of Bhagavan Ramanuja
of the respective work)
• Philosophical Significance (Clicking on this button
will help the user to read and know more about the background/circumstances
under which Bhagavan Ramanuja authored the respective work)
Vaibhavam (Anecdotes depicting the greatness of Ramanujacharya)
This section is self-explanatory. The shloka which is sung
in the background, gives a list of holy places, like Srirangam,
Kancheepuram and so on, which Ramanujacharya patronised with
great devotion, and are of great importance to all Srivaisnavas.
Then the program goes into the menu screen of this section and
shows the different buttons leading to the subsections of the
program. Further, when the user clicks on any of the two buttons
in this screen, he will be able to view a particular story of
depicting an anecdote of Bhagavan Ramanuja.
In each of the stories, the following features in the form
of buttons are available to facilitate easy navigation through
the program:
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the Vaibhavam section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the previous scene of the story).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the next scene of the story)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the same scene of the story
once again)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface)
Aradhanam(Performing of Pooja according to the instructions
of Ramanujacharya)
This section instructs the users about the procedure to perform
the Pooja or worship (popularly known as Aradhana) of the Lord,
as instructed by Ramanujacharya. The Pooja, as Ramanujacharya
says, has six main components, plus two preliminary sections,
given in the form of buttons.
When the user clicks on this button, the procedure for this
are shown. Instructions given online instruct the user as what
needs o be done. The visual also depicts the same, while the
shlokas sung in the background inform the user as to what needs
to be chanted while doing so. The significance of the particular
action to be performed is also shown online, in the form of
text. The user can proceed to the respective sequence/event
of the Aradhana either by clicking on the right arrow or directly
clicking on the button shown on the right hand side of the screen.
More details can be had about the Aradhana by clicking on the
“Tell Me More button”
The following buttons too are available to facilitate easy
navigation :
• Menu (When the user clicks on this button, the program
leads to the Menu Screen of the Aradhanam section).
• Back Arrow(When the user clicks on this button, the
program leads to the previous sequence/event of the Aradhana).
• Forward Arrow(When the user clicks on this button,
the program leads to the next sequence/event of the Aradhana)
• Chakra : Repeat Button (When the user clicks on this
button, the program will repeat the same sequence/event of the
Aradhana.)
• Quit (Will quit the program after a user interface)
Fun (Info and Quiz)
This section contains two small subsections -- Info and Quiz
Info :
When the user clicks on this button, the video containing the
Tirumanjanam of Bhagavan Ramanuja, venture appears. Also given
for the benefit of the users is the greatness of that particular
idol of Bhagavan Ramanuja, which can be scrolled down and read.
When this video is completed, the user can click on the button
“Next Video”. When this is done, the video containing
the Vairamudi Utsavam of Lord Shelvappillai, the presiding deity
of Tirunarayanapuram in South India, appears. Also given for
the benefit of the users is the greatness of that particular
festival, which can be scrolled down and read.
The Info section comes to an end with this video.
All buttons that are part of the Main Menu screen continue
here with their respective functions remaining the same.
Quiz
The Quiz section is self-explanatory. When the user completes
this section, the program automatically goes to the main menu..
All buttons that are part of the Main Menu screen continue
here with their respective functions remaining the same.
Quit
When the user clicks on the button and confirms that he wants
to quit, a ancient and famous song is sung in the background.
The song gives a very picturesque account of the divine body
of Ramanucharya and explains its greatness. The visual focusses
on the particular part of the body which is explained in the
particualr part of the song. It concludes with an account of
the advantages a person begets when he meditates on Ramanujacharya.
Meanwhile, the names of the persons involved in the development
of this program is also displayed.
All buttons that are part of the Main Menu screen continue
here with their respective functions remaining the same.
