University of Madras Distance Education Model Question Paper www.ideunom.ac.in : Rahasya Literature II

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Name of the organisation : University of Madras Institute of Distance Education
Description : Model Question Paper BA Vaishnavism - Rahasya Literature II

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OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 7808/NSG
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A — (10 ´ 3 = 30 marks)
Answer any TEN of the following (in 50 words).
1. Write a short note on Nathamuni.
2. Which types of sins are destroyed by Prapatti?
3. Write a short note on Hayagriva Avathara.
4. Explain the term ‘Anga Prapatti’.
5. Explain the word ‘Thaniyan’.
6. Which type of atonement is the best atonement?
7. What are the benefits of learning Divya Prabandham?
8. What is Gathi-chintanam? Explain.
9. Write a short note on ‘Jiva Swarupa’.
10. What are the various types of Snanas?
11. Write a brief note on Vedanta Desika.
12. What question did Madhurakavi Azhwar ask Nammazhwar?

PART B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following (in 300 words).
13. Explain the ‘Bhagavat Kainkarya’ and ‘Bhagavata Kainkarya’.
14. Explain the greatness of the Acharyas of Srivaishnava Guruparampara.
15. Point out the difference between Bhakti and Prapatti.
16. Explain the significance of Dvaya Mantra.
17. Explain the various types of archa murthis.
18. Why should one avoid committing sins, after Prapatti?
19. ‘Only those who surrender to Acharya, attain liberation’ – Explain.
20. How many sentences are there in Charamasloka?Explain the meaning of each sentence.

PART C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer any TWO of the following (in 1200 words).
21. Explain in detail how Nammazhwar became Acharya of Natha Munigal.
22. Write an essay on the greatness of Acharyas.
23. What is Prapatti? Explain the greatness of Prapatti.
24. Write a summary on the Arthapanchakar.