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Thondar Uhakkum Un Thunai Adi Vaazhi


Respected Bhagavadhothamas

This is a topic that has been engaging the attention of our
fellow-vaishnavites. Though in general I agree with the exponential theme
put forth by Sriman Vasu and Sriman Krishna, adiyen differs with the views
of Krishnaji with respect to his mention "just because it was followed by
ancestors does not mean anything". Ancestors have given us everything. If
we are in this state today, it is their blessing and the atmosphere in which
we were brought up. Suddenly, we cannot throw to winds the preachings and
the anushtanams that we have been taught. Probably, with the amount of
literatures/lectures/ charyans' Arulvaakku, etc. we are enriching our
knowledge. At the same time, it is difficult to give a go-by to the
anushtanams/practices that our ancestors, who are none other than our
Acharyans, have bequeathed to us. Even the Almighty comes in the last of
four, "Matha, Pitha, Guru and Deivam". 

Further, in Thondaradipodi Alwar's pasuram "Thirumalai", "Saadhi
Andanarhalelum, numarhali pazhipparahil.....", the essence is that even if
the vedic-chanting Brahmins cause any disrespect to Ranganathan's adiyargal,
he will not forgive.

A section of our vaishnavite sect adopts the teachings (only after Swami
Desikan's avatharam) Azhwars only when it suits them. For instance,
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple was under the administrative control of Lord
Ranganathaswamy Devasthanam till a decade or so ago. For some inexplicable
reasons, the Govt. of the day chose to hive off Samayapuram Devasthanam of
Goddess Mariamman separately. They of course co-exist. Many of the
vaishnavites of Srirangam original would vouchsafe the coordination between
these two temples in conduct of Uthsavams. Goddess Mariamman even today
comes to the banks of Cauvery at Srirangam, as it is only 4 miles away.
Many of the Satthanis {flower merchants who are doing kainkaryam in
Srirangam temple) used to offer flowers to the Goddess and the Mariamman
Temple's daily poojas are performed by hereditary Gurukkal. For decades
these practices are going on. To say that whateve ancestors have done is
not correct, it is, I BEG TO SUBMIT, difficult to digest. Whatever our
parents say is VEDHA VAKKU. How will you differ?

Another interesting instance. Nowadays, lakhs are undertaking pilgrimage to
Sabarimala. H H Mukkur Azhagiayasinghar once chided a friend of mine, when
he went in a black dress, to the Mutt. But at the same time, when another
friend of mine could not secure the consent of his parents (srivaishnavites)
to undertake this yatra, he was advised by the group not to undertake as
without the parents' consent (veda vakku), no pilgrimage of the sort can be
undertaken.

I am just amplifying. PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I AM WRONG OR I GO ASTRAY.
PLEASE DO CORRECT ME.

I am performing Nithyaradhanam of about 16 perumals in my residence, I am
not failing in performing my Nithya karmas. After Saaya Sandhyavandanam, I
offer my dhandam to my parents. I am a Sama vedhi, doing Sama Adhyananam
for the past 8 years. Being the blessed son-in-law of late Natteri
Sesadrichariar swami, I know Thiruvoimozhi and Mudhalayiram.

However, I am putting across the above views only to elicit further thoughts
and response. ONCE AGAIN I SEEK THE PARDON IF I AM WRONG.

Srirangam Srinivasa Raghava dasan

SWAMI DESIKAN THIRUVADIGALE CHARANAM








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