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= Sri APN Swami = '''Vachaspathy Dr. Sri. U. Ve Mukundagiri Vankeepuram Ananntha PadmaNabhachariar, fondly called as Sri APN Swami''' is a famous Upanyasakar & writer of our ancient Sanathana Dharma. He is also the editor of the renowned Sri Nrisimhapriya(Tamil edition) magazine.

With a Siromani, M.A., M.Phil., and PH.D in Sanskrit from University of Madras, he has been playing a pivotal role in spreading Sanathana Dharma and helping millions of people understand the nuances and intricacies of the Hindu way of life.

= Birth & Family Heritage = Sri APN Swami was born on 15th May 1972 in the Tamil month of Vaikasi on Murugasheerisam star at Chennai to an orthodox Srivaishnava Brahmin family belonging to Bharadwaja Gothram.

The family hailed from Mukundagiri, a small & ancient agraharam near Madurantakam (famously known as “Dwayam vilaintha Thirupathi”). Mukundagiri is well-known for an ancient temple dedicated to Sri Kothandarama Perumal and Srinivasan.

Sri APN Swami’s Father, Sri Mukundagiri Vangeeepuram Narasimhachariar,popularly known as Sri Nrisimhapriya Narasimhan served as a teacher at Venkataramana Elementary School, Chennai Mylapore and rendered service to Sri Nrisimhapriya Tamil Magazine all through his life.

His name Sri Nrisimhapriya Narasimhan as given by Mukkur Srimadh Azhagiya Singar, speaks volume about his contribution to SriNrisimhapriya Tamil Magazine. This title has been included in Swami’s Charama Slokam too. Sri APN Swami’s Mother, Smt Ramani Narasimhan, also joined her husband to serve for Sri Nrisimhapriya Tamil Magazine. She has rendered invaluable service to the circulation of this magazine by supplying it to places like Higginbotham stalls in Railway stations.

Such a staunch dedication for SriNrisimhapriya from the entire family laid the foundation for APN Swami’s life too. He continued on the path set by his parents and his dedication and involvement in SriNrisimhapriya is there for everyone to see and experience today.

= Holistic Academic Education = Sri APN Swami began his education at renouned Venkataramana Elementary School, a government School in Chennai Mylapore, under the direct guidance of his father till Class 5. From Class 6 on, Swami continued his education at Sri Ahobila Mutt Oriental School in T.Nagar Chennai.

After completing Class 10, Swami pursued the five-year Sironmani in Mimamsa from Madras Sanskrit College. Swami completed his MA MPhil and Ph.D. degrees from Vivekananda College. His Ph.D. included theses such as Allegorical Dramas in Vishistadvaitham, Sankalpa Suryodhyam and Viveka Vijayam Manuscript edition. Swami also completed Diploma in Vaishnavism from Madras University.

All this rich learning from esteemed institutions and a personal flair for languages has made Swami a multi-linguistic scholar today. He is well-versed in languages such as Tamil, Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam.

= Sampradayic Education = Sri APN Swami had initiation into SriVaishnava Sampradayam i.e. Samasreyanamunder HH 44th Pattam Mukkur Srimadh Azhagiya Singar and became a Shishya of the ancient Srimadh Ahobila Mutt.

Sri APN Swami has acquired in-depth knowledge and proficiency in Hindu Religion and Shasthras, Vedas, Divya Prabantham and Visishtadvaitha Siddantham through Kalakshepam in the Traditional and ancient gurukulam style from following great Scholars,


 * 1) Erudite scholar Sri U Ve. Purasai Nadadur Krishnamachariar (Sri Purisai Swami) (Vaikuntavasi), a President Awardee for Sanskrit was an editor of Sri Nrisimhpriya for more than 50 years and published many books on Sri Visishtadvaitham as well as written Bagavath Ramanuja’s Sri Bhashyam in Tamil.
 * 2) Another great scholar, Kulapathy Sri  U. Ve. O.R. Rajagopalachariar Swami (Vaikuntavasi), who has produced thousands of students for the propaganda of Sanskrit through his Sanskrit Vidhyalaya, Mambalam, Chennai.

Swami’s Sahithya Sanskrit was nurtured under the able guidance of Kulapathy Uzahappakkam Sri Rajagopalachariar (Son-In-Law of Sri Madhurantakam Swami).

Sri APN Swami attended SriVaishnava Sampradayic learning as per the ancient Guru Shishya Kalakshepam method under the guidance of eminent scholar Sri Purisai Swami for 7 years including 5 years of sampradayic learning. During this time, he diligently served his Acharyan 24/7 by staying as an “Anthevasi” from 1994 to 2002.

Through Kalakshepam under Sri Purisai Swami, Sri APN Swami learnt Sri Bhashyam, Srimadh Bhagavad Gita Bhasyam, Srimadh Rahasyatrayasaaram, Bhagavad Vishayam, Ramayanam, Mahabharatham & other important Sampradayam Granthas including works of Swami Ramanujacharya and Swami Vedanta Desika.

As per the guidance of Sri Purisai Swami, Sri APN Swami surrendered at the lotus feet of SrimanNarayana and performed Bharasamarpanam under the guidance of 45thPattam Srimadh Azhagiya Singar. Sri Ahobila Mutt Asthana Vidhwan Desika Darsana Choodamani Purisai Nadadur SriBhashya Simhasanam Editor - SriNrisimhapriya (Vaikuntavasi) '''Sri U. Ve. Krishnamachariyar Swami'''

= Swami as College Lecturer = In late 90s, Swami served as a Sanskrit lecturer in eminent colleges in Madras like Vivekananda College, Meenakshi College, Madras University, DG Vaishnava College. Through his hilarious words and deep knowledge, he has inspired many students to take a deep interest in our glorious heritage and culture.

= Swami Devoting to Sampradayam = Sri APN Swami married '''Smt. Revathy''' in July 2001. Smt Revathy has been a great support and been a great pillar for all Sampradayic activities initiated by Sri APN Swami and SARAN group.

With total support from his wife and with the only aim to serve the Sampradayam, Sri APN Swami quit the job of working as college lecturer in December 2001, to devote his time completely for Sampradayic Kalakshepam, Upanyasams, Vidhwa Sadhas and researches of Holy Scriptures.

Swami is a strict follower of daily Sampradayic rituals known as Nithya Anushtanams like Bhagavad Thiruvaradhanam, Trikala Sandhya Vandhanam etc. Swami is very devoted to teach and inculcate these anushtanams in the lifestyle of his shisya’s too.

= Swami as an Acharya = Lot of disciples of various age groups ensemble Sri APN Swami daily to seek Sampradaya Kalakshepam in a true Guru – Sishya style. His devotion to Sampradayam, clarity on Shastras, ever ready to clarify doubts and affection towards his Sishyas influenced many youngsters and couples to completely transform to Sanathana Dharma. Sri APN Swami will always be seen surrounded by thirsty younger generation seeking knowledge on Sampradayam.

Swami has been teaching regularly to his Sishyas through Kalakshepam in places like West Mambalam, Mylapore, Nanganallur, Mysore, Bangalore, Srirangam.

Some of the key Sampradayic Granthas taught by Swami through Kalakshepam method includes,


 * Swami Alavandar’s Githartha Sangraham
 * Swami Ramanujar’s Gadya Trayam
 * Swami Ramanujar’s Gita Bhashyam
 * Nadadur Ammaal’s Prapanna Parijatham
 * Swami Desikan’s Amrutha Ranjani Rahasyas – Chillarai Rahasyam of Swami Desikan
 * Swami Desikan’s SrimadhRahasyaTrayaSaaram . 5 Avurtthi of this grantha kalakshepam with Sattrumurai has been completed. Sri APN Swami had once conducted kalakshepam of this great holy grantham at Srirangam Vadaku Utthara Veedhi, in Swami Desikan’s Thirumaligai for 18 days, 8hrs a day in a grand manner.  Swami Desikan had written this holy grantham during his stay in this house in Srirangam and such a grand kalakshepam explains Sri APN Swami’s love and respect to Swami Desikan.
 * Sandhyavandhanam Bhashyam

Coping up with technology and adapting to the modern needs, Swami has also been conducting Kalakshepam through Skype where Shishyas from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Doha, Dubai,USA & Chennai join enthusiastically everyday with face to face and one on one interaction with Sri APN Swami.

= Swami in Vidwath Sadas = Sri APN Swami is a very active and well known participant in Vidwath Sadas conducted by various Mutts, Sabhas and Sathsangs. Few notable events are


 * Vidwath Sadhas conducted by Mutts like Sri Ahobila Mutt, Sri Parakala Mutt & Andavan Ashrams
 * Vidwath Sadhas conducted during Thirunatchathirams of our acharyas like Srimadh Azhagiya Singar, Sri Uttamur Swami.
 * Matha-Thraya Vidwath Sadas conducted by Vasudeva Satsangam during Swami Ramanuja Jayanthi, which includes scholars of all three philosophies Advaitham, Dvaitham and Vishistadvaitham.

= Swami’s Social Contribution = Sri APN Swami Leads the life strictly as per the vedic scriptures and at the same time is focused in the social activities thus guiding the common man in the principles of Sanathana Dharma.

Sri APN Swami has always been the voice of Santana Dharma by voicing for the rights of Sanathana Dharma and followers of Sanathana Dharma.


 * Voice for Sanathana Dharma: Swami is very focused in voicing opinions with facts as per the Sanathana Dharma so that it reaches wider audience with ancient facts in all his public gatherings. Watch –  Sri APN Swami in Pesum Thalamai
 * Voice for Andal: When the birth of Andal one of the 12 Azhwars was wrongly propagated, Swami raised voice against the same.   The event had support from common man with more than 10,000 people joining a peace protest at Chepauk.

= Sri APN Swami’s Feature Film on Sri Vedanta Desikan – Ghantavatharam = Sri APN Swami’s thoughts and deeds are always inspiring as they revolve around the betterment of our society in general and our Sanathana Dharmam in particular.