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Dear sri Anbil Ramaswamy,
Thanks for this article on Sri Tirukkallam swamy. His book on Gita is
famous. Unfortunately, I don't have knowledge of tamil to read it. I would
love your articles on this. Please accept my apologies that I am not able
to take time to write on this due to unavoidable career constraints.

Adiyen Krishna Kalale

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From: Ram Anbil [mailto:Ramanbil@xxxx]
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 2:55 PM
To: SriRangaSri@xxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: Satyan@xxxx
Subject: Tirukallam Swami Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

SrIman! SrI Ranga Sriyam anubadravam anudhinam samvardhaya/
SrIman! SrI Ranga Sriyam anubadravam anudhinam samvardhaya//
KAvEri VardhathAm kAlE, kAlE varshathu vAsava:/
SrI RanganAthO jayathu SrI Ranga SrIs cha VardhathAm//
Sub: SriRangaSri Editorial for Issue 007 Supplement
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Dear Bhagavatas:
In the Editorial for the 7th Issue of "SriRangaSri", we had mentioned some
important dates falling in the Kartigai month. There were a couple of
omissions in the list, one being the Tirunakshatram of Sri Kotikanyaka
dhanam Laksmikumara Thathadesikan about whom an article sent by Sri Kannan
Damal Pathangi <kannandp@xxxx> and was published in Sri RangaSri on
26th November 2000. Many thanks to Sri Kannan Damal Pathangi for bringing
this to our notice.

The other one relates to Sri TirukkaLLam Swami whose Tirunakshatram falls on
14th December 2000 (Kartigai Pushyam). The Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Committee of TirukkaLLam Swami has sent the following appeal.

We request you kindly to contribute liberally for the success of the
celebrations. You may send your remittances through SVSS to claim tax
exemption.

By copy of this, I am requesting SVSS to kindly arrange to collect and remit
the proceeds to the Committee's address given in the appeal.
Dasoham
Anbil Ramaswamy
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Appeal from Sri Tirukallam Swami Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Committee
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(1) Sri R. Seshadri "Garuda Sailam, No. 96, St. Mary's Road,
Chennai 600 018, Tamilnadu, INDIA (Chennai Phone: 432 1051)
(2) Sri K. Devanathan
No. 4 P&T Colony, Gandhinagar,
Hyderabad, 500 080, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA (Hyderabad Phone: 753 1517)
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Sara Sarajna Sri Ubha.Ve. Tirukallam Narasimha Raghavacharya Swami,
popularly known as "Tirukallam Swami", was a distinguished exponent of
Visishtadvaita School of thought.

An illustrious disciple of Sri Ahobila muth, Sri Tirukallam Swami was truly
blessed by His Holiness the 42nd Jeeyar under whose feet, he had the benefit
of acquiring deep knowledge in Vedas, Sastras and Sampradaya Granthas, in
the traditional Kalakshepam style. His erudition earned for him accolade
from all sides and he was sought after by keen aspirants seeking guidance to
reach spiritual sublimation by comprehending the tenets of the Srivaishnava
Sampradaya.
His exposition and exemplary life endeared him to one and all.

Within a short span of life - his earthly existence was brief - his
contribution to Srivaishnavam is very significant and enduring. H.H. the
42nd Azhagiyasinghar, in recognition of his noteworthy contributions
conferred on him the title of "Sara Sarjna" and was made the "Aasthana
Vidwan" of Ahobila muth. His service as the Joint Editor of Sri
Nrisimhapriya was remarkable.

"Help ever, Hurt never" - Sri Tirukallam Swami upheld this motto throughout
his life and was compassionate to one and all irrespective of their status
in life and level of knowledge. This kinship brought everyone close to him
with respect and admiration. Those who have drawn spiritual guidance and
religious instruction from him cherish his memory with gratitude and
reverence.

Tirukallam Swami identified Sri Bhagawat Gita as a unique masterpiece and
made it the central piece in all his expositions of Visishtadvaita
philosophy. Guided and inspired by Sri Bhuthamkottam Swami in the study of
Bhagawat Gita, Tirukallam Swami lived in that style, completely renouncing
the material aspects of life.

It is, therefore, appropriate that the 75th Tirunakshatram (Platinum
Jubilee) falling on 14th December 2000 is celebrated in a grand manner as a
fitting tribute to this great soul. In the manner of "Gurum Prakasayeth
Deeman" and true to the saying "potri ugappadum pundhiyil kolvathum" an
opportunity presents before us to express our gratitude to this noble and
selfless person.

"Sri Tirukallam Swami Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Committee" has thus been
formed with the blessings of the present 45th Jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Muth,
under the benign Chairmanship of Veda Vidwan Sri Ubha. Ve. Mukkur
Lakshminarasimhacharya Swami.

The following projects have been drawn up for implementation:
1. Renovation of one of the nine shrines in Ahobilam - a Herculean task
undertaken by our beloved 45th Jeeyar and progressing by his grace.
2. Award of scholarships to deserving students in Madurantakam Patasala
started by the 42nd Jeeyar and in which Tirukallam Swami was one among the
first batch of scholars.
3. Popularizing his writings by republishing his works as well as release of
recorded cassettes of his discourses available with some of his ardent
devotees.
4. Performance of Gita Yagna.
5. Holding of a Bhagawat Gita Sadas.
6. Publication of a commemorative volume.
The tentative cost to carry out the above programmes is estimated at Rupees
Ten Lakhs. We are sure that you would like to participate in full measure to
realize this genuine desire and devote generously your time and resources.
Kindly respond to either of the above addresses.
Celebrations Committee.
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NOTE:
Bhagavatas will remember our announcement that we will soon be starting a
separate section in "Sri Ranga Sri" called "GitAmrutham" As a humble token
of our regard and respect for this great mahAn, we will commence this series
based on his writings from 14th December 2000 (On his Platinum Jubilee
Tirunakshatram day).
Dasoham
Anbil Ramaswamy






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