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Dear learned ones in the group..

Its good that someone has raised his voice over the ills in the society.
But iam unable to understand why he is much bothered about brahmin becoming
vaishya or something else.

Though iam one of the youngest member in ur group, what i observed in life
sofar is that just by getting born in SriVaishnava family dosent mean that
he/she becomes a srivaishnavite.And also just he gets born in Sudra family
he/she dosent become a Sudra.
It is the personality/nature of the man/woman which decides in which sect
he/she falls into.
Lets be clear on this.I know many Srivaishnavites who booze and eat beef and
dance in discos.I also know of many vaishyas and Sudras who follow pure
Srivaishnavism under the guidence of ChinnaJeeyar in AndhraPradesh.I hope
the same might be there at Tamilnadu and elsewhere.

I dont understand still why people want to divide the brahmin community in
the name of Madhvas,Srivaishnavas,Niyogis etc..etc..These are not the days
when we should demark one another.When there was enough ego flowing between
the different sections of brahmins maybe they demarcated each other in
accordance to their faiths and beliefs.Now is the time we unite under one
roof.Otherwise everyone knows the consequences.

I also feel that there is a need
for compilation of a book consisting of day to day rituals
(nithyaunsanthanam), various practices, and traditions of Brahmins. It may
contain practices by various sects of brahmins.It can be left to the user to
decide which suits him/her to practice.

Regards,
Ramakrishna.

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Dear Sir,


I am very glad to note that the Srivaishanavites and other people in a
foreign land are very much interested in performing all rituals /festivals
connected to Sri Vaishnava Order, with deep sense of commitment and
devotion. May the Divine couple Sri Hari bless you all and your
undertakings.

On the other hand, I am very sorry to say that the glorious vaishnava
tradition is slowly fading out in southern parts of the country. Most of
the Divyadesams have no maintenance. Brahmins have become Vaishyas, and
Vaishyas have become sudras. And sudras and panchamas have become rulers of
the land. There has been a tremendous cinematic influence on the brahmin
fold and other sections of the Society.

Is there anyone to think on these lines and guide the people. We too have
great acharyas in our own times. There is a need for revival of vaishnava
thought in the minds of youngsters. What steps have been taken to restore
the Great Order?. Acharyas and brahmins in Madras are scared of doing
anything openly.

In order to keep our tradition alive, I strongly feel that there is a need
for compilation of a book consisting of day to day rituals
(nithyaunsanthanam), various practices, and traditions of Brahmin with
special reference to Sri Vaishnavas. One should know what are the basic
differences between brahmins and other sections; and inturn between
smarthas, vaishnavites and madhavas; the reasons therefor.

This is the age of science & technology. There is also a need for
interpretation of vishistadvaita in terms of modern science & technology. I
feel that our vedic texts have strong scientific base.
We need a person like Dr. Krishnan. Dr Krishnan was not only a noted
scientist but also an exponent of vaishnava philosophy.

I would request the Acharyas to take a lead and guide the people in a proper
direction.

With regards,


Yours sincerely,


R.Parthiban







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