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SrImathE Gopaladesika Mahadesikaya nama:

Dearest all,

Let me send the other two write ups from our Sri Anbil
Ramaswamy Swami and Sri Satakopan Swami on His
Holiness Srimad PaRavakkOttai Andavan. 

Sri Anbil Ramaswamy?s article: Munim and Gurum

Srivaasa Ranga Parakaala Munitrayaapta Lakshmaatma
Rakshana Yathitva Yugaagamaantham /
Achaarya Bhakthi Pari pootham Anargha Seelam
Gopaala Desika Munim Gurum Aasrayaamaha //

(meaning)
We seek refuge at the sacred feet of our revered
AchAryan, Sri Gopala MahA Desikan, who received the
sacred rites of SamAsrayaNam , Bhara SamarpaNam from
the great AchAryA, Sri Srinivasa MahA Desikan (Srimad
Poundarikapuram Andavan); ThurIyAsramam from Sri
Srinivasa MahA Desikan (Srimad VeNNaaRRankarai
Andavan) and the wealth of Ubhaya VedAntham from
Srimad Abhinava Ranganatha Brahmatantra Swantantra
Parakaala Yatindra Maha Deshikan. He shines with
illustrious sadAchAram and is resplendent with his
limitless AchArya Bhakthi.

You will find two very significant words in this
Thanian.
Can you guess what?
They are the words "Munim" and "Gurum".
What is so special about this?

"MUNIM"
The word "Muni" means "a Saint, Sage, Seer, Ascetic,
Monk, Devotee,Hermit (especially one who has taken the
vow of silence)" Vide Monier Williams Sanskrit to
English Dictionary (page 823). It is derived
from the root "Mouna" meaning "Silence, Holding one's
tongue"(ibid p837)

All the AchAryas of our RamAnuja - Desika
SathsampradAyam are indeed "munis" and "Gurus" in
terms of the above definition. Srimad ANDavan of
PounDarikapuram Ashramam is verily a "MunisrEshTa"- a
living example for every definition of the word  
"muni" as mentioned above.

He is known not only for his "JnAnam" (Knowledge),
"AachAram" (Cleanliness both physical and personal)
and "anushTAnam" (strictest
adherence to the Code of conduct enjoined in the
scriptures for the ascetic order) but also for his
conscientious adherence to this characteristic of a
true "muni"

"The acid test of real spiritual leaders is that they
never project themselves as 'somebody', never show off
their powers of Siddhis, never indulge in magic, never
seek after disciples and never presume to indoctrinate
others. They withdraw into seclusion, practice their
Dharmic duties unostentatiously in humble dedication
to God, shun publicity and are content to be
inconspicuous, selective in choosing
only deserving students who would follow their own
code of conduct before imparting to them the eternal
truths. They have to be 'searched for and sought
after' than their 'searching, and scanning'. They do
not hanker after name or fame, are prepared to
pass into oblivion 'Un-sung. Un-honored, Un-wept' by
the mere mortals because their minds and vision are
truly fixated on the transcendental reality".

Our SwAmi answers precisely to the above description:
* To this day, in the matter of discipline, he is
absolutely and uncompromisingly strict on himself and
those who approach him.
* To this day, he has lived almost always in
Srirangam; 
* To this day, he had never sought after name or fame.
* To this day, he never went out soliciting Sishyas;
* To this day, to genuine seekers who seek his advice
  he has never failed to impart true knowledge
* To this day, he has lived in seclusion SILENTLY
meditating on the Lord.
* He is blind to others' faults; deaf to scandals;
mute in the sense of avoiding vain talk.

Living in the 21st century, he still upholds the
old-world values. Strict on himself, he is practical
enough to understand the predicament of common folk
like us. He offers sensible and really "sage" advice
on the appropriate "modus operandi" to reconcile the
great time-divide and space-divide to prove how even
in the so called present circumstances and the much
touted modern day compulsions, one can and should
practice Srivaishnavam.

He is the one who can advise exactly here "relaxation
ends and where repugnance starts" in observing
"anushTAnams" for us (who seek to excuse ourselves on
grounds of being away from our mainland and away from
the values of yore).

Thus, the words "Muni" and "Guru" just fit him well.

He is the Senior most of all Prakritam yathivaras of
Srivaishnava SathsampradAyam both in point of age and
assumption of the ascetic order (Ashrama sweekaraNam),
which latter is the criterion for determining the
seniority among them. He is not
only a fitting successor to the glorious lineage of
the PounDarikapuram Ashramam but also a role model for
all other yathivaras, in the matter of his superb
"AtmaguNas".

No wonder, he is hailed verily as "VasishTa" among
them and held in very high esteem by all. The fact
that all sishyas and abhimaanis of our Swami are
congregating to celebrate his completion of 25 years
of Sanyaasa Ashramam "speaks" volumes about this
"silent" MunisrEshTa.

VADOOLA GOTRAM:

You will remember that a while ago, I had mentioned
about the glory of "Naitrava KAsyapa" GOtram and how
the word "MADabhoosi", became a variant form of
"MAtrubhooshaNam" which the famed "Naitrava KAsyapa"
Rishi was. Every GOtram has its own unique glory.

I have heard in Kalakshepams that the uniqueness of
`VAdoola GOtram" is that those belonging to it are
such `Viraktas" that they never ask for any favors,
much less any pecuniary favors from anyone, however
dire their circumstances may be. Their palm when
outstretched is always "down-facing" (signifying
giving) and never "up-facing" (signifying receiving).

I understand that this mahAn belongs to this "VAdoola
GOtram".

He never asks for anything either for himself or even
for any kainkaryams he undertakes or even for running
the Ashramam. If Sishyas or AbhimAnis offer any
genuine and voluntary help, he accepts
them regarding it as "Bhagavad anugraham". His
rectitude can be seen in how personally and
scrupulously he monitors that assistance received in
this manner is spent precisely for the purpose for
which it is received from the donors.

PANGUNI- ROHINI
I remember to have read somewhere that when the Lord
decided to take His abode between the two kAvEris
(ubhaya kAverI), He did so on a "Panguni ROhiNi" day.
Our SwAmi's Tirunakshatram is also "Panguni ROhiNi". I
believe that this is not a mere coincidence but seems
to have a special significance.

When we celebrate this function gloriously, we are
simultaneously celebrating this sankalpam of the Lord
of "BhoolOka VaikunTam".

I would request everyone of you to attend the function
if you can for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of
this AchAryan hailed as "God walking on earth"
(naDamADum deivam) The celebrations will start on the
10th of February. Here is your golden opportunity to
be a part of these celebrations and receive the
blessings of the Lords of Panguni-RohiNi, the
Divyadhampathis of Srirangam and the Sage of
Panguni-ROhiNi, YathisrEshTa of Srirangam. 
Regards
Dasoham
Anbil Ramaswamy

********
Indeed, Swami is YathisrEshta. We will enjoy tomorrow
and subsequent posts on the relevance and neccessity
of performance of taking refuge or Prapatthi at the
lotus feet of such glorious divine SadAcharyas of our
sathsampradayam.
 
Regards
Acharyan ThiruvaDigaLE SaraNam
Regards
Namo Narayana
dAsan


 
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