Guest guest Posted December 26, 1995 Report Share Posted December 26, 1995 Dear Vijay: Both Mani and yourself have answered the questions on Sriman Narayana asTHE Para Tatvam. This is a cardinal point of Vaishnavism as a religion taught to us by our Acharyas using scriptural passages quoted by Mani and yourself as authority. Adi Sankara has upheld the supermacy of Narayana in all his works. His order of Sanyasis even today conclude their leters with Narayana Smrithi .Three of Adi Sankara are in pilgrim centers like Badrikaasram, Dwaraka and Puri known as ancient centers of pilgrimage related to Vishnu. Sringeri Acharyas' residence is named Narasimha Vanam. The Saguna Brahman in Advaita Vedantha is none other than Sriman Narayana.The Mahopanishad states clearly "Eko ha Vai Narayana AAsit" at the outset. Other upanishad states " Suddho Deva Eka Narayana:". It states that He is the one and only reality and all the others were born through Him.Nothing is more important than the monotheistic Rg Vedam and its Purusha Sooktham, which has been replicated with minor variations in other 3 Vedas.. Incidentally, I caught up with Sri Sundar"s transaltion of Purusha Sooktham in the Sri Vaishnava Home pageand was very much moved by the tremendous research that went behind it. Maha Bharata states clearly "Na Vishnoh Paramo Deva:" The terms Isana and Siva have been reconciled under the Etymological meanings. Sage Vyasa says clearly elsewhere," After a very careful examination of all the sacred tests ( ALODHYA SARVA SAASTRANI) AND AFTER REPEATED INVESTIGATION into their purport, we come to one obvious conclusion (Vichaarya cha puna: puna:, Idam ekam sunishpannam ) , that the deity to be mediated upon at all times is Narayana( DHEYEYO NARAYANA: SADHA). One can pile up more and more from Agamas, Puranas, Ithihasas, Samhitas and Upanishads about the supermacy of Sriman Narayana. After Vyasa Deva"s statement quoted above, there is no need for more proofs.. My reference on Shanmathas of Adi Sankara was a point in the context of the comments on Murughan. I am glad that it generated a good discussion on the fundamentals of Sri Vaishnavism. I take this opportunity to wish every member of this group a Happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year 1996. I joined this group six months ago and have had a great deal of pleasure in participating in the discussions of this group. May we succeed with theinauguration of the Sri Vaishnava Thondar Kuzhaam through the blessings of the Divya Dampathis in 1996! . May our 108 Divya Desam CD ROM Project progress during the coming weeks . There is a double Sravanam coming about on March 18, if I remember right. This unusual occuerence happens once in 4 Years. May we succeed in completing our work on the CD ROM Project by that date and offer it to THEM on that day! V.Sadagopan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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