On TIRUPPAVAI - PART 2

[Guest guest]

Dear Bhagavatas,

 

I am deeply sorry if an incorrect impression was conveyed by my observations

in Tiruppavai Part 2. They were a kind of introspection on my own deficiency

in conveying the full import of the multidimensional interpretations of the

Srisooktis of Nachiyar. I was really daunted by the informational explosion in

the Anubhavams and Nirvahams of Acharyas and Bhagavatas that I was trying to

express my own inadequacy.

 

Let me make it clear that it was not meant as a reflection on anyone and

definitely not on our dear Sri Rangarajan and Sri Sadagopan for whom I have

the highest regard for blessing us with profound and deep insights into the

various aspects of our Siddhantam in general and Srisooktis of Acharyas and

Divya Prabandhams of Alwars with mind boggling spontaneity and astounding

clarity. I am deeply indebted to them for all the help they have been

rendering and I have always considered it a great privilege to work with them.

 

A careful reading of my observations would reveal that they were not meant to

say that anyone is posting only superficial meanings. It is an expression of

my wish that I should not present the obvious meanings. In fact, I have

mentioned that because my absorption is zero and my memory power is sub zero,

that I cannot claim to offer any better presentation than others and the

readers have to put up with any perfunctory presentation that I may be able to

project.

 

In this background, as I took bold to write on the opening verse, "Margazhi

Thingal". I happened to visit Bhakti archives of December 97 and January 98. I

was amazed to see that our dear Rangarajan has posted as many as 20 articles

on just this one Pasuram. The depth of his study of Tamil grammar (especially

with reference to etymology) and Tamil literature (Ilakkanam and Ilakkiyam)

comes through every line he has written.

 

I would invite every one of you to visit the above archives and enjoy the

Thiru Ullam of Nachiar as presented by him. When I contacted him to convey my

appreciation, he mentioned with his characteristic modesty that he could post

only 20 and that he has yet to post 10 more to complete this one Pasuram.

 

I earnestly request Sri Rangarajan to complete not only this Pasuram but also

continue to favor us with his valuable postings on the rest of Tiruppavai,

even if it should take several months. I look forward to his obliging us in

this regard. I feel it is the right time for me to make way for the real feast

he will be providing. May Godha Piraatti's blessings be on him and on all of

us.

 

After seeing his masterly exposition, I feel it would be presumptuous on my

part to continue with my pedestrian and lame duck presentation of ramblings

based on some vague remembrance of what I have heard a long time ago. If I had

seen the archives earlier, I would not have ventured on this effort at all.

 

I understand that my writing has caused an unintended offence to Bhagavatas. I

sincerely beg their forgiveness for my lack of expression and as a self-

inflicted atonement for my indiscretion, I would remain a silent listener from

now on.

Thank you all for the encouragement you have given to me so far and I will

forever treasure your indulgence.

 

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

[Guest guest]

Dear Sri Ramasawami Swamin:

 

It is clear from your postings on SRIMAD AZHGIYASINGHAR that you have

the bhagyam to be associated with Mahans and have the blessings to hear

their srimukhams on several occassions. Please continue to write and

enlighten us all with the vast knowledge you have assimilated.

 

dAsan

Lakshmanan

 

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Ramanbil

On TIRUPPAVAI - PART 2

Sun, 20 Dec 1998 13:28:24 EST

bhakti

 

Dear Bhagavatas,

 

..................... I would remain a silent listener from

now on. Thank you all for the encouragement you have given to me so far

and I will forever treasure your indulgence.

 

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

 

 

 

 

 

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