Agnihotram Ramanuja Tatachariar

Agnihotram Ramanuja Tatachariar (1907–2008) was a renowned Vedic scholar of Vaishnava sect of Hinduism. He was a descendant of Nathamuni hailing from Kumbakonam. He was recipient of two national awards for his contribution to Vedic studies and Sanskrit literature.^[1][2]

Books

• Indhu Madham Engay Pogirathu (Nakeeran Publications) - Written during his later years the book was criticized by scholars of Hinduism for several inaccurate information without any backing of scriptures or historical evidences. The book had quite a few Sanskrit slokas printed wrongly and interpreted the way the author likes. There have been books written as a retort to the ideas expressed by Agnihotram Tatachariar in this book and all of them are of the opinion that 'Indhu Madham Engey pogirathu' is written to please the atheists in Tamil Nadu and that most of the contents in the book are a figment of author's imagination of what would have happened thousands of years ago. The cover of the book had Tatachariar in a traditional look wearing religious symbols across his body the purpose of which is to trick individuals into believing that this is a scholarly book on Hinduism and Indian culture. Tatachariar, throughout his life counter explained the criticisms of the atheists. But had disclosed all his knowledge and have provided references which could be verified by anyone. The Hindu scholars do not have any basis for the claim on why should atheists be pleased by Tatachariar as he was not associated with the atheists but with Hindu saints. He also has not written anything on support to atheism, rather he himself has led many theist movements and organizations. All that he explained in this boom is about how mass are divided, as taught by some who claimed be higher than others and the scriptures created to support their opinion and how it was preached and the masses made to believe themselves lower and were born to serve the few.
• Sadungalin Kadhai - Nakeeran Publications (Indhu Madham Engay Pogirathu - Part 2)
• Sidhanta Ratnavali (Saraswati Mahal Library-Tanjavore)
• Rshyashrunga Samhitai (Saraswati Mahal Library-Tanjavore)
• Yaskarin Nirukta (Saraswati Mahal Library Tanjavore)
• Vedakalina Janatantra Sthanani (Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam Publications)
• Eternal Relevance of Vedas (Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam Publications)
• Gayatri Meditation
• Azhvargalum Vedangalum
• Varalatril Pirantha Vainavam
• Hindu Culture (Bhavans)
• Women in Vedas (Yogakshema Trust)

References

1. http://newstodaynet.com/printer.php?id=9806
2. http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/30/stories/2008123055101100.htm