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Respected Swamin,
The concluding line of my mail has not brought out what exactly I wanted to
communicate.I am sorry my communication was bad.I agree instead of raising a
question I could have positvely stated what Emperumanar has said .In the
next mail also I have raised the same question and pl bear with me.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Parthasarathy.Sudarsan@xxxx>
To: <gmpial@xxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 11:56 AM
Subject: RE: [SriRangaSri] Fw: Emperumanar Darsanam Taking care of a
Srivaishnavite


> Sri Raamajayam
>
> SrimathE GOpAla DEsika MahA DEsikAya Namaha
>
> Dear Sri.Sampath Kumar,
> AdiyEn realize the importance of the
problem you are addressing, and it is indeed something we need to act upon.
Definitely following the footsteps of our Acharya, could resolve such
problems. While Acharya RAmanuja has no direct messages, such as "if you
see a poor old man, do this", "if you catch a thief, advise him like this"
etc, he has bequeathed a greater treasure to us, in his works which should
provide us the clarity of mind to act correctly on situations like what you
have outlined.
>
> Following EmpErumaanar(or Udaiyavar or Sri RAmanujar) means we do our
level best to understand his teachings(including important works like
VEdartha Sangraha, Sri Bhashya....) at the divine feet of Sri Vaishnava
Acharyas. This bestows us with a clarity of mind, that indeed the Vedas
impart the way of life, and shows us the Tattva, Hitha, Purushaartha. With
this knowledge, we would have a clarity of mind, and display great Atma
Gunaas, and act wisely on every situations(both at work and home).
>
> Also we should get away from the mindset of asking " Has Sri RAmanuja said
anything on this topic", "has Swamy Desikan condemned eating of bread", "Do
Vedas say moon is made of Cheese" etc, as such questions lead us nowhere,
and such thoughts(Vyakshapam) are clearly answered if we follow the
teachings of a Sri Vaishnava Acharya. While the rationale of questioning
has to be maintained, it should be done in a structured manner with
patience.
>
> AdiyEn used to ask questions like these before, but as time went on,
simply following the footsteps of a Sri Vaishnava Acharya, AdiyEn have
better clarity of mind.
>
> AdiyEn Sri RAmanuja DAsan,
>
> Sudarsana Dasosmi
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sampath kumar [mailto:gmpial@xxxx]
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 12:10 AM
> To: SriRangaSri@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [SriRangaSri] Fw: Emperumanar Darsanam Taking care of a
Srivaishnavite
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: sampath <mailto:gmpial@xxxx> kumar
> To: bhakti-list@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bhakti-list@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 9:39 PM
> Subject: Emperumanar Darsanam Taking care of a Srivaishnavite
>
> My doorbell rang at 2.30 p.m. in the afternoon,a day when the Sun God was
at His peak and no sign of the Rain god anywhere near Chennai.Open the door
and an old man ,must be in the age group of 80 plus with a bag on his
shoulder enters the house and I pay my respects to him having known him.The
Swamin a true Srivaishnavite,has been performing religious ceremonies like
Ammavasya Tharpanam etc.He has the wonderful habit of visiting houses on
important days to distribute "Saradu" for ladies and Yagnopaveedam for
gents .Since we have our Aavani Avittam later in the month, he had come to
our house.We offered him butter milk and he wanted to take some rest .After
sometime my wife asked him as to why he should take all the trouble to
walk in the scorching sun,climb the first floor,when his eye sight is very
bad and added to it his hearing capacity has detriorated very badly.
> The the story unfolded,a story which according to me should be very common
among the Srivaishnavites.
> In short it is like this.He has sons well settled who do not like him to
be in this "profession".Over a period they do not take care for him and he
has to fend for himself and finds immense satisfaction in doing this .What
he said little later was startling".Even if I sit at home as they desire, I
am sure they would still not care for me.I have become a liability and of
no use to them at this old age ".During our recent visit to States I was
discussing with NRI s on various issues and one issue on which every one was
concerned but at the same time hoplessly helpless was regarding OLD AGE of
their near and dear ones.They have realised the tons of money they earn can
not solve the the problems associated with old age.Family ties are
breaking,materialistic world engulfing them and on top of it the ADJUSTMENT
problem.All these at the end of the day make them feel what is the purpose
in living in this world.Compare this NRIS with the old man at Chennai.The
problem remain!
> s the same except that one can be called POOR Rich old man and the
other POOR old man.
> Every one must be wondering what has this got to do with Emperumanar
Darsanam.Has OUR GREAT ACHARYA RAMANUJA SAID ANYTHING TO TAKE CARE OF A
SRIVAISHNAVITE IN DISTRESS AND WHO IS IN NEED OF HELP.
> Let me conclude for the time being on this.
>
> Jaya Sriman Narayana
> Sri Mudaliyandan Swami shishya sampath
>
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