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Dear Desikabhaktas,

Desika Bhakta Ratna Sri Nallur Srinivasaraghavachariar Swami, popularly known 
as Sri Seva Swami, was one of the most eminent scholars and preceptors of the 
twentieth century. Born in the spiritual lineage of the great poet/philosopher, 
Sri Venkatadhvari Swami (author of LAKSHMI SAHASRAMAM and other works ), Sri 
Seva Swami began his life mission of spreading Sri Vedanta Desikas philosophy 
and works even in his early twenties, immediately after his spiritual education 
and continued it with great vigour till he passed away last year. He was a 
Presidential awardee and also the recipient of many titles and recognitions.

Among his significant and lasting contributions are the Mani Mandapam, the 
Desika Darsana Annual Diary, the monthly journal called SEVA ( now SRI DESIKA 
SEVA ), Sri Vedanta Desika Research Centre and numerous publications in prose 
and poetry. Besides, he was a much sought after speaker in several fora, 
spiritual and secular, for his erudition and delivery. Thus he was instrumental 
in 
spreading awareness about Swami Desika and his teachings throughout India and 
abroad as well at different levels. 
All the activities initiated by him are being continued diligently by his sons 
and disciples, friends and wellwishers. Prayers are daily conducted at Mani 
Mandapam, the annual diary is brought out, the monthly SEVA published ; and 
every month a lecture is arranged at different parts of Chennai by an eminent 
scholar on any of Sri Desikas works. The translations of Sri Desika stotras in 
several languages which Sri Seva Swami had organised under the umbrella of the 
Research Centre are also continued-the latest is DASAVATARA STOTRA in Tamil, 
English and Kannada. The next Stotra to be translated is the ABHEETISTAVA as 
advised by Acharyas in view of the general atmosphere of fear pervading the 
world at this juncture.

All the abovementioned activites have adequate funds except that of the Stotra 
translations which requires a minimum of Rs. Fifty to Sixty thousand every year 
and is presently taken care of only through Bank loans carrying heavy interest. 
Perhaps this could be avoided by an annual inflow of about a 1000 Dollars from 
the acquaintances and disciples of Sri Seva Swami in USA. If each one of them 
contributes just five or ten dollars per family per year, it would be a great 
help in continuing the service to Swami Desika started by Sri Seva Swami. I 
thought of making this appeal through the esteemed pages of SRIRANGASRI and 
with the blessings of my good friend Sri Anbil Swami and hope the subscribers 
will respond. There is no problem in accepting dollar cheques. Necessary 
approval exists.
Donations to the Centre in Indian Rupees are exempt from IT under Sec. 80-G. 
Cheques may be made in the name of SRI VEDANTA DESIKA RESEARCH CENTRE and sent 
to the undersigned at 7 NARMADA FLATS, T.NAGAR, CHENNAI 600017, INDIA. 
Telephone no (44) 434 7799.

With pranamams,

M.K.Srinivasan


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