Disclaimer: The above text is for informational and educational purposes about a religious artifact. For ritual use, please consult a qualified Sri Vaishnava Acharya.

If you are looking for the text that traditionally accompanies the game board, here are the standard Hindu theological steps often depicted on the chart. The specific names can vary by region (Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, etc.), but the concepts are universal.

Yes. In Sri Vaishnavism, the soul is genderless. Women can meditate on the PDF, especially widows seeking Moksha . However, during menstruation, physical handling of the printed Patam is avoided in strict orthodox settings, but viewing the PDF on a screen is generally accepted.