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SRIMATHE RAMANUJAYA NAMAHA
APPAN THIRUVADIGALE SARANAM.


Dear Smt. Nappinnai, accept my pranam,

Regarding your remarks on science.:- Adiyen was contemplating a reply to 
Sri. Ranaganathan on the rational explanation of faith. Now, Adiyen take this 
opportunity.
What is science? It is a way of explaining things as to how it happens or 
works. This is based on observations and experience. In other words it can also 
be termed as ?sastras? since they prescribe to do some thing and prohibit from 
doing unwanted things. The desired result can be expected in due course. In 
respect of Bhagavat sastras, they also instruct us and show the way. For 
instance, our sense organs are attracted towards worldly pleasures. It is very 
difficult to get away from temptations. If we are blessed byEmperuman?s grace, 
it will be easier. This kind of attitude is reflectedin Thiruvaimozhi 7.1. the 
first pasuram itself for example:?.
?UNNILAVIYA IVARAL ENNAI KUMAI THEERRRI UN PATHA PANKAYAM 
NANNILA VAKAIYE INNEMM ENNUKINRAYIE!?(TVM. 7.1.1.)( O! Lord! You are keeping me 
in this world to suffer the ill effects of my mind( inner sense organ) and 
other 5 sense organs and to be away from you.). If we simply recite prayers, 
well, it is good. We should try to learn more about the meaningof it and 
progress further. This kind of approach will take us nearer to him. But, we 
should not expect results to take place very soon. It is up to the Lord to 
raise us to further levels. How long it will take? No body can answer. We do 
our part sincerely. It is up to Lord to do further. That is the faith. It is 
not blind faith. It is a devoted faith that Emperuman willtake care of us.     
?Realization of God ?:- Shall we say, we know something about him and are doing 
something towards the goal. Recitals of pasurams/stotrams are the first step 
towards realization. We have to go along way to understand the relation between 
the Lord and us 
That will create a climate to renounce all the earthly activities and to long 
for Him alone, which is realization.

You have mentioned the famous Gita Sloka that Emperuman gets his bhakta, 
aGnani,Whose thoughts are always after Emperuman.

Like the one mentioned in Thiruvaimozhi 6.7.1
? UNNUM CHORU PARUKUM NEER THINNUM VETTRILAI ELLAM
KANNAN,EMPERUMAN ENRENRE KANKAL NEER MALKI?
(The food that is taken in, the water that is drunk, the betal leaves that are 
consumed, all are (by) ?Kannan? )and with tears in eyes waiting forhim .

Do we have such an attitude? It is the highest level. We are in various levels 
of worship and understanding. We should cultivate an attitude to think of Him 
whenever we start to do some thing, submit the food and other to himbefore 
consuming and at the same time thanking him for providing them to us for our 
living. We should not think by our own effort that we have earnedthem. Instead, 
our thoughts should be that Emperuman has provided these for our living. If 
such an attitude is cultivated we will be progressing towards realization.

In fact, Emperuman is after us. He gets the Gnani. He has said in Bhagvat Gita
?One in thousands (men) attempt to reach me. Even one among such seekers no 
body knows me as I am. Here the words ?thousand ? does not indicate the 
numerical value; but, show the enormous number of learned people who wants to 
reach him.
So, it is up to Emperuman to decide who is the Gnani and try to get him.

All of us are after worldly pleasures in the world.
Why? We care for the bodies only. But, do not know the driving force, (Atma) or 
mistake the body itself for Atma. When we understand the real nature of our 
body and Atma and our relation between Emperuman, the realisations starts. Then 
we seek the meaning of whatever we recite and seek a Acharya forprogress.
Then the colour of life changes from materialism to spirituality
The final goal of life is now known and it is missing in western 
enquiries.(researches).


Why do we need to go to schools/colleges and universities?

Definitely to get a degree and to get a job for living. You have mentioned 
something about mother (tongue).
Yes, mothers have got a role which schools/universities are not doing. 
Modern mothers teach their wards from the age 2-3 itself or as soon as it 
starts talking
?Baba, black sheep. How you any wool?? Adiyen do not know about the States. In 
Tamil nadu mothers are anxious that their children should not lack behind in 
learning. They can learn tamil also!. Adiyen do not want stand inthe way. Let 
them teach our heritage also. In our Srivaishnavam mother (Piratti) has got an 
exalted position.
Slowly, the learning from Acharyas about heritage can happen. Though Gurukulam 
is not possible nowadays, information can be had from various sources.

Why should we go to temples/Divya Desams? 
Here Adiyen beg to differ. Adiyen is not against it. Unfortunately some temples 
attracts the attention of unmanageable mob while others rot in poverty. The 
color of temple worship is changing towards commercialization. More 
distractions are available in temple that will spoil the concentration. Still, 
if people are satisfied with whatever
worship was possible, it is up to them. We should patronize all temples andmake 
them functioning.
At the same time the habit of worship in houses also should be in force. There 
may distractions from outside and from our own mind when it is disturbed. Does 
not matter, atleast for one second we will enjoy the company of Lord.

There is no postponing of the worship of Emperuman. Try to learn as much 
aspossible whenever it is available. Soon you will learn that you cannot avoid 
him. 

Another question:. Is ritualistic approach necessary for worship? Sri. 
Ranaganathan has raised this point.
One more question: helping needy people.: Are such people nearer to Sriman 
Narayanan?
?. I have come across a number of very good people, with lots of character who 
simply hate a ritualisatic approach to religion. Who is nearer to Narayana? : 
One who pours ghee and dhahi ritualistically daily on the idol or the one who 
volunteers to help those in need of education, skills, community service etc. 
These are random questions, the answers for which mostly seem to lie in one's 
own faith.?

Regarding ritualistic approach: Let us view this way. Our boss is visiting our 
place. Will we not welcome him? In what way? Grand scale or small scale? Will 
we not offer him a seat and offer him drinks, eatables? Adiyen hopesthe reply 
will be in the affirmative. 
When we celebrate this visit should we not do it in a grand scale to our 
beloved Emperuman, the almighty? Of course, here he is represented by an idol. 
If we consider it as a doll made of some metal, it represents our attitude 
only. We are not interested in respecting. 
In this context let me cite one incident in Ramanuja?s life. On one festive day 
Lord Ranganatha was camping in a mantapam on the banks of Cauvery. Sri. 
Ramanuja was also present there at a distance. from the Lord. Most of the crowd 
was around Sri.Ramanuja paying respect to him. One minister of theEmperor , who 
was present there was surprised at this event. He expressed his surprise to 
Sri.Ramanuja for clarification?

Sri. Ramanuja asked the officer? You are the minister to the Emperor. Areyou 
not aware of the way in which the vassals paying tribute to Emperor.? 
(The chappals of the Emperor will be kept on a cushioned seat in the hall and 
all the subordinate kings and others will bow before it as mark of respect to 
the Emperor.)
Here Adiyen is the chappals of Lord Rangaraja and people are paying their 
respect to the Lord. The minister was convinced.
Here we are celebrating to the idol that we have chosen for respect, It does 
not matter how you do it. You can do as you can afford. The Lord will be 
pleased. 
Let me quote some Sutras from Srivachanabhooshanam.
SUTRA.136. ? POORNA VISHAYAMAKAIYALE PERUMAIKEEDAKA 
PACHCHAIIDAONNATHU.(Emperuman is the absolute one and it is not possible to pay 
tribute equalto his greatness)
SUTRA.137.AABHIMUKYA SUCHAKAMATHRATHILE SANTHOSHAM VILAIYUM(Emperuman will be 
pleased on the mere pretext of the love of bhakta)
SUTRA.139.?PATHRAM PUSHPAM????ANYATH POORNATH?
?PURIVATHUM PUKAI POOVE?
(Pathram Pushpam Palam Thoyam Yo Me bhaktya prayachathi thath aham asnami 
pryathath manaaha(Bhagavat Geeta):?..When my bhakta gives a leaf,a flower, 
little water with love, I (eat) accept them with greatly pleased mind.

(Anyath Poornathapam kumbhat anyaath paathavanejantah. Anyath 
kuchalasamprachnath na ichchethi Janardhanaha)(Mahabharatham)
Lord Janardhanan will be pleased with a pot of water kept on the door step.One 
kind word of welcome is enough for him: He does not require any other thing.
?PARAVATHIL ISANAI PADI VIRIVATHU MEVALURUVEER
PIRI VAKAIYINRI NANEER THOOYEE PURIVATHUM PUKAI POOVE; (Thiruvaimozhi1.7.1)
Those who are interested in worshipping the Lord. need not worry as to 
whatshould be presented to him. It is enough if you give him pure water,some 
incense smoke, some flower.
So, if any body pours ghee or dahi etc., it is his desire . Should we stand in 
his way?

Regarding Philanthropic acts: Those who can afford let them do it. These acts 
form part of Karma yoga. If he does it for any specific purpose, he may get it. 
On the other hand if he does it without expecting any benefit, hegets the 
pleasure of Emperuman.
Both the acts ie., worship of Emperuman(idol) or philonthrophic acts are 
dependant on the attitude of the person performing it.  



Finally, Scientists are researching on matter(Achit). They can discover unknown 
things. It may be useful to the society or may pose further danger ( just like 
Atomic secrets falling in the hands of terrorists).The mutations of matter or 
Nature (Prakruti) are endless.
But, a driving force(atma) becomes necessary for controlling or utilising them.
Scientists do not come near it. Our elders have of Emperumanar Dharsanam have 
paid their attention on these matters. Let us follow them faithfully.




Adiyen Ramanuja dasan, T.Parthasarathy.





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