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Sub: Darshan at Sholingar
The experience of Sri Suresh Rajagopalan is very
unpleasant. I had similar experience with the Archakas
in two of my three recent worships at the Kshetra.
I have had similar experiences of indifference and
lack of dedication on the part of Archakas in other
holy places. 
One reason is that their job has become a drudgery
owing to its repetitive nature. Except for the very
committed few, the rituals have become a
rigmarole.Preference to devotees who pay money or who
have influence has spiled the sanctitity of most
shrines. We can help by not getting out of turn
darshan by giving money or using influence.
Tirumangai Azhwar, when he did not get Darshan at Tiru
Idavendai[now known as Thiruvidandai near
Mahabalipuram] went away to Mahabalipuram, where 
Idavendai emberuman gave him Darshan. Att Tiru
Indalur, when he did not get Darshan, he said,
Vaasivalleer Indalooreer vaazhnde pom neere.
Maybe the Archakas take Nammazhwar's abjuration,
Kaatenmin nummuru en uyirkku adu kaalane.
There is one thing which we should ponder. In many
temples, only Brahmins get preference in overt or
covert ways. The others, unless they have money or
influence,generally get short shrift. This is causing
great resentment. Unless genuine grievances are
redressed, temple worship, which is one of the five
methods of contemplation of the Divine, may suffer.

Regards,TCASrinivasaramanujan




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