SrI: SrImathE Gopaladesika mahadesikaya nama: Dearest all, Let us share the enjoyment of other two greatest mahaans of our Srivaishnava sampradaya, praising Acharyasaarvabhouman His Holiness Srimad Paravakkottai Andavan Swami of Sri Poundarikapuram Andavan Ashramam. [Translations into English by Sri Anbil Ramaswamy Swami] ACHARYAN NADAMAADUM DEIVAM"- Our Acharyan is a walking God.. by Kulapathi Sri U.Ve. Navalpakkam N.S Ramanuja Tatachariar Swami "In the modern times when everything has turned topsy-turvy, it is our Sukritam that we have in our midst Sri Paravakkottai Gopala Desika Maha Desikan who excels in Gnaanam, Anushtaanam and Viraaghyam. When the Swami was studying in the Vyaakarana Siromani class in the Sanskrit College at Tirupati, I had occasion to study at a junior level. Myself and 2 or 3 of my colleagues used to learn from the Swami "Laghu Siddhanta Kaumudi". It is hard to believe his masterly teaching capacities. He could bring even the hardest of concepts well within the reach of the dullest headed by simple but effective explanations. I vividly remember how even at that time as a Brahmachari, Paravakkottai Swami was upright to a fault and adopted a very high standard of personal rectitude and Aachaaram. There was never a moment when he was not reciting the Bhagavan Namas and one or the other of the Stotras. There was a long gap when we had not met. I had the opportunity to pay my respects to this Yathivara. I am proud to see the same simplicity, Satvik Qualities, absolute detachment to Worldly enjoyments (Parama Virakti), an aversion to name, fame, pomp and money, the majestic yet mellowed delivery of Pravachanams that endear him to everyone, - which he exhibited right from his student days. If anything, the best in him got better than ever! now" ******************************************* "PRAPADHYE PRANAVAAKAARAM BAASHYAM" by VaikuNtavaasi Sri U. Ve. Purisai Nadadhur KRISHNAMACHARIAR SWAMI In 1938, when the Swami was studying in the Siromani class in the Sanskrit College, Tirupati, we shared the same room and stayed together in the Ahobila Mutt. So, I am an Eyewitness to his fastidious and punctilious adherence to Aachaaram and Anushtaanam, which were of a very high order and do not come by easily for others. I have never seen in this Mahaan from then on and till now, any trace of Kaama, Krodha etc. It is indeed a marvel, how he has mastered these and kept them under perfect control. With a imposing majestic appearance matched only by his inimitable majestic Swabhaava, a mellifluous voice matched only by an impressive delivery- he proved himself an incomparable "Poorvabaashi", a "Mithabaashi" and a "Vairaaghya Seela". In thought, word and deed, he upholds and what is more important actually practices, the high standards of Aachaara and Anushtaana with a single pointed devotion. It is amazing to see how he conducts the Saturday Sadas every week on Sri Baashya and other Granthas in a calm and serene atmosphere. His discourses are as entertaining and enlivening as his comments and elucidation are educative and revealing his mastery of the nuances. They certainly gladdened the hearts of the listeners and chastened their minds by removing all doubts. He delights in doing this purely as a Bhagavad Kainkaryam in the true spirit of what Swami Desika says- "Santhoshaartham Vimsruti Muhur Adhyaathma Vidyaam" and he performs the "Uttara Kriya" in such a way that cannot fail to steep an onlooker without wondering. It is such Mahaans who should be our Aachaaryas. Never can one find any blemish to detract him from his high code of conduct he has laid down for himself and which he has been observing with utmost diligence and care. In short, he is a perfect Yathivara and sets the standard for other Sannyaasis. At the same time, his administrative capacities are none the less impressive. With almost no wherewithal, he has renovated and is maintaining Swami Desikar Sannidhi at East Uttara Street, Srirangam: he has brought out admirable publications of Srimad Rahasya Traya Saaram and Chillarai Rahasyams of Swami Desikan which will be a valuable treasure for posterity. We pray to the Divya Dampathis that this great Mahaapurusha , Sri Parama Hamsetyaadhi Paravaakkottai Srimad Aandavan Sri Gopaala Desika Maha Desikan Swami should live long for hundreds of years more in perfect health and guide us all". **************** His Holiness is verily a walking God on earth. Swami's glories are to be enjoyed in 1008 posts and still we will not be able to do justice in our immersing ourselves and be satisfied. Please make a point to visit Ashramam, even if you are no way connected to Sampradayam. adiyEn's one smArtha friend [Iyer] who had heard of Swami from me and from Sri Ananthakrishna, visited the Ashramam with his spouse and seVicchufied Swami. Swami showered His blessings and this person is greatly excited and joyous of his one hour chat with His Holiness. so, pl do not miss your life time chance to sevicchufy Swami and receive His benign Blessings. Swami's kalyANa guNAs are to be seen to be believed. Sri Sudarsan Parthasarathy very beautifully shared his anubhavams today. Acharyan ThiruvadigaLE SaraNam regards namo narayana dAsan ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail Yahoo! 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