The recent discussions about AzhwArs...

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The status of AzhwArs:

 

This has been a topic of discussion for some time now. Many knowledgeable

scholars from this bhakthi group have expressed their views asked/answered

questions... I learnt so much from these discussions, really. But one thing

that really hurts me is the slow transition of this discussion into somewhat

unhealthy postings. There may be difference of opinions between two sects

or for that matter between any two individuals. This has to be sorted out

by healthy, understanding discussions, without jumping to conclusions...

 

Sri AR's recent posting definitely presented his views very clearly.

This is nice. There is no doubt that he is one of the most knowledgeable

scholars in the group and one of the most elderly and learned bhAgavathA.

But the tone of the posting seems little unhealthy (atleast to me ).

I mean the phrases in ALL CAPITALS and such things. I do not want to

elaborate.

 

Sri AR Wrote:

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It is a tall claim to say that "very very few scholars today can match his

erudition". With due respects to Sri Bhuvarahachariar, a RELATIVELY LESS

KNOWN personality, in comparison to the great Yathivaras like H.H. the

Jeeyar, H.H. PP Andavan, H.H. Srimushnam Andavan , Parakaala Mutt Jeeayar,

and Acharyas like Uttamur Swami and Sri Vatsankachariar and others - who are

recognized world wide for their depth of erudition. In view of this, Sri

Bhuvarahacharya himself would honestly admit that. these stalwarts in the

galaxy of luminaries are certainly better qualified as Acharyas than

himself.

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For the person who originally posted Sri BhuvarahachariyAr's note, this

would be pretty embarrassing, i think. This comparison of

Sri Bhuvarahachariyar with others doesn't look right, especially when

it is said that others are better qualified than him. There is no question

at all about the erudition of the others mentioned. The whole idea of comparing

two people and claiming that one is better than the other very explicitly

is definitely not a healthy discussion.

This kind of expression towards a fellow Bhagavatha disheartens me. I do

not personally know Sri Bhuvarahachariyar. Quite frankly,I didn't even

know his 'kalai'. So there is definitely no sectarian bias here.

 

Compare this with Mani's expression, "very very few scholars today can match

his erudition" - I find his to be very generic, without naming names. One

need not take offense to this statement. this is written in good gesture,

i feel.

 

I have been immensely benefitted by this informal bhakthi group from the time

it started nearly three years back. I am just expressing my concern about the

nature, tone of the postings in this informal group. This is definitely not

to criticize or question the authority and erudition of Sri AR. Please do not

take it that way. It is just a valid, genuine concern of a fellow nettor in

this list.

 

I wish to quote sri AR himself here: "Meanwhile, as pointed out by

Mr. Dileepan, let us not indulge in sweeping statements that may have

unintended and unpleasant implications."

 

AzhwAr emperumAnAr jeeyar thiruvadigaLE SaraNam

adiyEn irAmAnuja dhAsan

Vijayaraghavan Triplicane

(Viji)