Shri Kalale

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Dear Prapatti Group Members:

 

Shri Kalale's inspired article on his recent visit to India and his

Sambhashanam with Shrimad Azhagiyasingar and the follow-up comments of Smt.

Nagu Satyan and Shri Sudharshan, I must say reflects some of the thoughts many

of us have been going through.

 

After long reflection I have come to this conclusion that "Yiruppidam is

Vaikuntam (Venkatam)". The choice is the Lord's and inscrutable are His ways.

Our attitude should be of one to lead a full life, in happiness and

prosperity, ever thinking of Him and drawing comfort from the fact that Lord

Vasudeva is ever guiding us and preparing us for His Kaimkarya (whatever may be

that role small or big).

 

Mr. Sudharshan wrote:........ as reported by Sri.Kalale, is indeed a reflection

of most, if

not all, of our predicament in life.(It certainly does mirror mine, I am

sure!). It is a sort of feeling which often strikes one and I think it is what

is called "nirvEdam" .... an emotion through which we tend to regret

the days that we fritter away in life without seeming to get any closer to the

Lord ...and thus begin to feel a sense of "sinking".... helplessly...and being

powerless about it ... and drifting..."

 

When Anjaneya could not find Seetha he becomes very dejected and gets back his

joy after he sights the Asoka-Vanam. Then he remembers that: "AnirVedha Shriyo

Moolam, AnirVedha Param Thapaha". Anirvedham (Cheer and enthusiasm), opposite

of Nirvedham, is very important (it is a great tapas) for a prapanna. A

prapanna must be cheerful as there is nothing to worry regarding his/her final

destiny. Nyastha Tvad Padha Padme Varadha Nija Bharam, Nirbharo Nirbhayosmi -

After placing the burden on Him where is the scope for fear or anxiety.

 

I must also add that I greatly enjoyed reading Sadagopan's article on Ucchishta

Kalai and Murali's article on Garuda Vaibhavam.

 

Vijayaraghavan Srinivasan