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SRIMATHE RAMANUJAYA NAMAHA -2-
APPAN THIRUVADIGALE SARANAM

Dear Baghavatha, Accept my pranam. This is in continuation of
Earlier posting.

# It is understandable that Emperuman is the one who redeem the chethana from 
Samsara; but, chethana is also a part of the whole process. The chethanahas the 
role of ?doer?, ?knower? and ?enjoyer.?. He can make some effort for his 
redemption. Should his role be undermined? Why should bekept away from putting 
some effort.?

If the basic nature of relations between Chethana and Easwaran is understood 
clearly this kind of doubt will not arise.
.The swaroopam of Chethana is dependence and servitude to Emperuman only. This 
is the important factor that differentiates him from Emperuman though both of 
them have Knowledge as basic character The dependence (Parathantharyam) is a 
natural condition of Chethana and independence (Swathantharyam) isagainst the 
very nature If the quality ?absolute dependence? of chethanan is understood 
properly, he will keep away from making efforts of his own accord. for his 
redemption. If the character of servitude is understood properly, the thought 
of chethana?s act for his benefit will vanish. The thought ?Independence? is 
the result of the self recognition ?I? (AHAM) AND ?Mine? (MAMAHA) . The reason 
for this effect is the ignorance and arrogance of chethana. The influence of 
these qualities will keep the chethana bound in samsara forever. Emperumanar 
had to visit Thirukkoshtiyur Nambi several times to learn ?Thirumanthram?which 
explain the real position of chethana. Periyazhvar has shown the position of 
chethana in ?Thirupallndu?..?Thirumale Nanum unakku pazhvadiyen? The servitude 
to Emperuman is from the very beginning. Similarly, the service is to Emperuman 
only.?Unakke naam aadcheyvom? The thought of ?I?(AHAM)and ?I can do?and service 
to others are later additions to ?Athma? due to ignorance.
If the arrogance?AHAM? is wiped out Atma will be known as ?Adiyen? ( The 
thoughts under Sutras. 74 to 77 of SVB have been abridged here).

# Are there any example to support the above view?

Seetha Piratti could have saved herself from the clutches of Ravana .But, she 
refrained from any such action and wished Sri Rama should redeem her from 
Lanka. She patiently waited for Rama to complete his mission which act resulted 
in name and fame for both.

Droupathi initially attempted to save herself from disgrace when she was 
treated cruelly in the court of Duryodhana.  
She called for help from all quarters. Later she surrendered to Lord Krishna 
raising her both hands up for rescue. Thereafter she did not worry at allof the 
results.

# What is the advantage in preferring Siddhopaya (Prapatti) to other Upayas?
It may take longer time ( \or it cannot be predicted as to when) if other 
means(Upayas) are adhered to. In Siddhopaya Emperuma is the key factor. Hence, 
there will not be delay in getting results.


Continued to????.(3)








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