Oranvazhi Guruparamparai

This post provides a list of the Srivaishnava guruparamparai, the lineage of teachers in this great religion. The lineage starts with Srirangam Periya Perumal and ends with Manavala Mamunigal. The lineage is also known as Aacharya Rathna Haaram, representing a complete circle.

Srirangam Periya Perumal
Srirangam Periya Pirattiyar (Srirangam Thayar)
Vishwaksenar (Senai Mudaliyaar)
Nammazhwar (with Madhurakavigal and Srimannathamunigal)
Uyyakondar (pundarikakshar)
Manakkal Nambi ( Sriraama Mishrar)
Yaamunacharyar (Yaamuna Muni/Aalavandaar)
Periya Nambi Mahapoornar
Swami Ramanujar
Embaar (Govinda Jeeyar)
Parasara Bhattar and Nanjeeyar at his thiruvadi

Nanjeeyar
Nampillai and Pinbazhagiya Perumal Jeeyar at his thiruvadi
Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai
Pillailokachariyar
Thiruvaimozhi Pillai
Manavala Mamunigal

The lineage chain links back to Srirangam Periya Perumal, as he appeared in the form of a small boy and composed Manavala Mamunigal's thaniyan of "Srisailesha dayapathram," thus bringing the lineage to a conclusion.

Additionally, the 74 Simhasanadhipathis and 200 Jeeyars appointed by Swami Ramanujar, and the lineage of Ashta Dhiggajas under Manvaala Mamunigal, are also considered part of this chain or Aacharya Rathna Haaram.

These revered teachers are considered the pioneers of the Srivaishnava community, spreading knowledge to one and all. Undergoing panchasamskaram (initiation) under them shows the right path to moksham (liberation) through aacharya sammandham (connection with the teacher) and kataksham (blessings).