Introduction

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Hello all,

 

My name is Raghu Seshadri, and I am very happy to have

been allowed re-entry into this forum. I used to

to the list in the past but had to drop out due to

company policy. Now that I have changed companies,

this is yet another benefit that I intend to

enjoy !

 

My interest in Srivaishnavism needs no lengthy explanation.

I was born to this tradition; I have always

been overwhelmed by the sheer loveliness of its doctrine,

its practices, its language, the attitude that it

inculcates, the seemingly effortless way in which

it stimulates elevated thoughts in its followers,

its economy of speech and its annihilation of

all mental diseases like nihilism and cynicism

thru its rapturous enthusiasm for life and beauty.

 

As always, the easiest and most enjoyable way

of learning about this philosophy is by listening

to the erudite explanations of other bhaktas,

and what better forum can there be for it ,

for people in our station, than the bhaktas one

encounters here ? I hope I don't embarrass Sri Mani

when I say that I consider it my life's great

good fortune to have met him and made his

acquaintance; doesn't he remind us of the sage

Markandeya with his vast knowledge compressed

in so tender an age ...

 

I am also looking forward to reading the posts

of other bhakta shiromanis like Sri Sadagopan

and Vaidehi, in whose writings one can get a

taste of that sweetness that Andal introduced

to this world ..

 

Om namo Narayanaya

 

Raghu