Proposal for Sri Ahobila Muth complimentary to SVTK

[Guest guest]

Efforts are underway in India to raise a corpus fund of

about Rs. 2 crores and present it to Srimadazhagiya

Singar during HH's 71st thirunakshathram about 10

months from now. We have undertaken to raise as much

as we can from the U.S. For this and other charitable

religious purposes, a non profit religious corporation called

Sri Ahobila Muth has been registered in the State of

Maryland with tax-exempt status. All contributions

made to Sri Ahobila Muth are now 100% tax-deductible.

 

Here are some suggestions about how you can help.

 

(1) If it is in your means, make a life-time subscription

to NP with a contribution of $500. Sri Ahobila Muth

would like to have about 2000 rs from overseas

who will be able make a one time subscription of $500

for life. The subscription may be routed through the

U.S.A. Sri Ahobila Muth for tax deductibility.

(2) Canvas and procure new rs for the

magazine.

(3) Make 100% tax-free financial contributions

through the U.S.A. Sri Ahobila Muth. Here are some

suggestions. Select one based on your financial situation.

a) a one time contribution of $1,008,

b) monthly contribution of $30,

c) a one-time contribution of $108,

d) any amount that you are presently able to.

(4) This is probably the most important - put us in

contact with people in your area who are likely to

help. They do not have to be Srivaishnavas or anything.

We shall talk to them about the benefits of contributing

to Narayana's dear most servants and their projects. If you wish to

remain anonymous, your confidentiality will be preserved.

(5) Purchase books published by Sri Visishtadvaita

Research Centre. A partial list will be posted separately.

 

Make your checks out to Sri Ahobila Muth and mail it to

5539 Columbia Pike #808

Arlington, VA 22204.

 

 

The names of all the contributors will be submitted to

Srimad Azhagiya Singar for HH's blessings.

 

In this context it is relevant to consider the information

that Sri SVS Raghavan of the Visishtadvaita Research

Centre, 66, Rangachari Road, Alwarpet, Madras, India

which is run primarily by Sri Ahobila Muth sishyas, has

provided when he responded to our request for

permission to use Sri Nrusimha Priya material for the 108

CD project. Sri. SVSR is of the view that there must be

one focal point for our kainkaryams and Sri Ahobila

Muth with its long history, large following, and most

importantly, non-sectarian service, is most eminently that

focal point. In support of this, Sri. SVSR presented many

details, some of which are paraphrased below.

 

(1) Under the leadership of the present Jeer, Sri

Ahobila Muth has made significant contributions

to several temples not under its control. Notable

among these are:

a) continuing monthly financial commitment

for Azhwar Thirunagari temple, which is a Tengalai

institution.

b) diamond pendant for Sri Emperumaanaar at

Sri Perumputhoor, and

c) efforts to replace the jewelry stolen from

Madhurandhagam and Kumbakonam

temples, and many more.

 

Of the many temples that are in direct control of

the mutt, the ones that belong to the list of 108 DD

are, Sri Ahobilam, Thiru Adhanoor, Thiru

Pullamboothangudi, and Thiru Evvul.

 

(2) The Mutt itself is a roving Dhivya Desam. The

reigning deity of the Muth, Sri Malolan, is the

Utsava moorthi of one of the nine shrines of Sri

Ahobilam. Thirumangai Azhvaar did

mangalaasaasanam for this perumaaL.

 

(3) The Muth's school in Madurantakam trains priests

and vedic scholars belonging to a variety of

religious persuasions, Vadakalai, Thenkalai, and

even Smartha. Many of the families of these

priests-in-training are so poor that they do not want

the children back home even for holidays.

 

(4) Study of 4,000 dhivya prabhandam is an integral

part of the curriculum at the Madhuranthagam

school.

 

(5) Support for ariyar community, including financial

support, is provided by the mutt.

 

(6) Vedic scholars, irrespective of affiliations, are

supported by the Muth.

 

(7) The present Jeer has reached out to the heads of

other mutts, both Vadakalai and Thenkalai. He has

openly committed Himself for the expansion of Sri

Vaishnava community and the strengthening of Sri

Vaishnavam without rivalry among sampradaya.

 

(8) Sri Ahobila Muth is in the forefront of bringing all

Srivaishnavas together and is publishing books in

English to meet changing language proficiency of

the population.

 

(9) The monthly magazine, Sri Nrusimha Priya,

published by the mutt, caters to all Sri Vaishnavas

irrespective of affiliation. Several English articles

are included in every issue. The magazine is now

completely redesigned with lots of colour pictures

of 108 Divya Desam deities and articles about the

life of Sri Vaishnava acharyas of all sampradaya.

 

(10) To expand the scope of readership an English

Edition of Sri NP is being planned.

(11) The Muth in India will help in the formation of a fully

functional Muth facility in the USA with the help of dedicated local

residents.

 

At this point I would like to draw your attention to a

discussion we had in this forum on the role of SVTK. It

was pointed out at that time that we must support Sri

Vaishnava organizations in India. Therefore, I would

like to submit to this group that Sri Ahobila Muth, due to

its wide following and its support for Sri Vaishnavism of

all sambradaya, can be the focal point such support. In

this spirit I once again request your support.

 

Thank you.

 

Jaganath.

[Guest guest]

I find this proposal complete and comprehensive in meeting the needs of

Srivaishnavas and their causes. It is all the more improtant to say that it is

authoratative and has the blessings of Jeer. There is an organisation in place

here in US and I find that this is a very good step for SVTK. I would be

willing to start it with my contribution for a life time narasimhap priya for

US $ 500, right away and will discuss some of the other possible ways including

personal donations etc.. that I can help, later.

 

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhan thiruvadikaLE saraNam

 

Sampath Rengi