Guest guest Posted December 1, 1995 Report Share Posted December 1, 1995 Swayam acaryas are no more or less credible than the jeers of mathas. Both are individuals who by right of birth (former) or by ascension (latter) have taken on their respective roles. Neither, is necessarily qualified by some by some absolute measure of knowledge, wisdom, or character. This is unfortunate but if that were a requirement, few would remain qualified and fewer would remain to enforce it. The element of reverence has to be to the ideals of the faith, which can be inculcated through self learning (to some extent) this day and age; there are observed protocols which do pass down for the most part through family traditions (more than likely in mathas) and if they don't, well then there are sources such as the mathas as duly indicated by Jay and Mani. Jeers in SriVaishnavism are not necessarily sanyasis. In fact the Grihastha is a venerated and necessary station in life. -Mohan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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