This morning,"Podigai,"the D.D.Tamil channel was relaying the Thirumangai
Alwars Mangalasasanam of Divya Desams.It was a sacred sight,capturing the
Alwar and his consort in full majestic and charming glory.
The Alwar was being carried by dedicated "Sripadam Thangigals "( persons
who carry the Lords Lotus feet on their shoulder) and towards the end of
the second part,DD news reporter interviewed a person from this group.
the interview goes like this
DD.How many of you are involved in this activity
A;About 48
DD.How long you are at this activity.
A.generation after generation,our family members are involved.
DD.How much you get for this service.
A.We may get a total of rs 150/ per person,but it is not the money for which
we are in this activity
DD.You people walk so fast,how many kms you cover.
A.May be 15 to 20 kms ,but we are not supposed to think about it.
DDWhen you become old will you not become tired and who will do this job
A.We will do this so,long as we are physically fit, and thereafter our
children and other youngsters take over from us.
DD.You mean to say all of you are totally involved.
A.Few generations back few other community were also involved but last
three generations this activity is carried out buy our village families only
and we will continue to do it most willingly and has a honor.
The moment of truth in all its radiance came out of the subsequent
statement. by that person
"It is He who has destined us to do this work and it is He who has made us
think about Him and we are fortunate to do this work and again it is His
will and desire.WE will happily continue to perform this activity to His
glory "
What do you call this,True Service,True Srivaishnavism you name it.
Honestly ,I learned a basket of meaning on the above two words from this
interview and remembered the Jagathachariyan Emperumanar what he and other
Acharyans wanted a Srivaishnavan to be.
Azhvar EmberumAnAr JeeyAr ThiruvadigalE Saranam
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