Sri Suktam in Kanchi

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Pranams,

 

 

Gayatri - Veda Mata as we all know her as, itself is a woman.

This was a point recently raised in a recent discussion we had

among friends on who can chant the Vedas. It's a coincidence

that this topic is also being discussed in this group.

 

My personal viewpoint ...

 

I have read the Hindu Dharma and I agree with Shri Ravi on what

is being said. However, it is very difficult to adhere to some of the

items listed in this book, which is I believe is a traditional approach.

I have the highest respect for Paramacharya. Some of the items

 

1) Woman should not chant the vedas.

2) Woman should not work and her primary responsiblity is to take

care of the kids.

3) Woman should shave their head after they become a widow.

 

Are these practical these days. I would specifically like to express

my viewpoint on item 1 which is the topic being discussed.

 

- I am a Dwija , but I had such a tough time learning Vedas from a Guru

We have several priests who are very learned

but are not willing to teach because they don't have the time or they

don't

want to transmit the knowledge they have to a true seeker.

 

- All the chants should be done with proper intonations, otherwise these

will

have adverse effects. This is true. There are rules with the chants as

with

everything else.

 

- The bottom line is our love, sincerity and indomitable faith in the

lord.

All of us irrespective of caste and creed are embodiments of love and

as long as we can do it right with love towards GOD, it doesn't really

matter.

 

 

 

Love -

 

Subbu

 

 

 

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