Chinna Jeeyar

Chinna Jeeyar
Religion Hinduism
Order Jeeyar (Lion)[1]
Philosophy Vishishtadvaita
Personal
Nationality Indian
Born Arthamuri Sriman Narayana Charyulu
(1956-11-03) 3 November 1956
Arthamuru, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Parents
  • Arthamuri Venkatacharyulu (father)
  • Arthamuri Alivelu Manga Thayaru (mother)
Guru Pedda Jeeyar

Chinna Jeeyar (born 3 November 1956) is an Indian ascetic known for his spiritual discourses on Sri Vaishnavism. He subscribes to Thenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism. He operates science and technology colleges and has several centres in the US.

Jeeyar was trained in the Vaishnava Tradition. At the age of 23 he took the oath to become an ascetic. He has been visiting the United States since 1994, where he taught a large number of people. He has also visited London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Canada, where he performed Yagnas for the benefit of the people.[2]

In December 2013, Jeeyar endorsed the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) student organization for instilling patriotism in students and encouraging them to learn about Indian culture. He claimed Indian culture would remain unchanged if students are acquainted with a comprehensive understanding of the country's history. He expressed the view that students play a critical role in a country's development.[3] Jeeyar was invited by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to assist in organising the Godavari Maha Pushkaram (river festivals) in July 2015.[4]

Jeeyar makes people have hope whenever he visits other places. Even a child can understand his discourses. The acharya is the one who practices first, and then preaches. Jeeyar implements what he preaches. He wants to incorporate hope into the future generations and preserve the Vaishnavate tradition At times, when southern parts of India had many droughts, Jeeyar applied ancient Vedic techniques to bring rains.[5]

According to Hinduism's puranas and other scriptures there has always been acceptance of all people by Vedic scholars. Showing discrimination on other castes is not right. Everyone is equal in the eyes of god according to the vedas. Even sages didn't allow caste based discrimination. Those Vedic sages wanted the whole society to have a relationship with god.[6]

Jeeyar has been described as a spiritual leader who was formerly influenced by spiritual ideas.[7]

References

  1. ↑ About Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. chinnajeeyar.org
  2. ↑ "Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji". JETUSA. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
  3. ↑ "Students play vital role: Seer". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  4. ↑ "Government Invites Chinna Jeeyar Swamy for Pushkarams". The New Indian Express. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "JETUSA - Founder". www.jetusa.org. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  6. ↑ "Caste Statement Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami". Hindu American Foundation (HAF). Retrieved 2018-06-24.
  7. ↑ "Guru glamour on a new high". India Today. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
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