Sri Kottamangalam Varadacharya -Reply

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Dear Bahagavatas,

 

I agree with Sri. Madhavakkannan.

 

The great vedic paradigm is not losing its appeal, it is rather the manner in

which the paradigm is being projected that is becoming unpopular. The

Quintessential Profound Idealists, our acharyas and great scholars (who

are also practising orthodox vedantins) are trying their utmost to

preserve this profound paradigm in its unadulterated form. However,

they have to contend with the onslaught being imposed on them by the

eclectics. It is painful to see the adulteration of this profound (idealistic)

paradigm.

 

If all of us approached the vedic paradigm using a deep seated

approach( and we are all capable of this), we will be able to imbibe, to a

greater degree, the essence contained in the paradigm. Having imbibed

the essence to a greater degree, we will be better suited to project the

paradigm in a manner that appeals to the younger generation. We will be

able to establish that the philosophy of vis'istAdvaita is a comprehensive,

structured, systematic, and rational exposition on the nature of reality.

 

The vedic paradigm is an alternative to logical positivist paradigm that

underlies the western, so called, science. Mundane studies, based on

the vedic paradigm will be vastly different from mundane studies based

on logical positivism. In the previous yugas and even in the early part of

the Kali Yuga, a society based purely on a vedic paradigm existed (this is

my firm rational conviction.) As the quality of the prarabdha karma

associated with jivas diminished in quality, the prevalence of the vedic

paradigm, in its pristine form, also diminished. With the degradation of

praradha karma came the degradation of deep-seated approach and

the growth of the perfunctory approach (i.e., the demise of the

Quintessential profound idealist and the growth of the quintessential

pedestrian dilettante.)

 

Ramanuja dasan,

Venkat

 

 

 

>>> "Madhavakkannan V" <srivaishnavan 03/07/00

07:05am >>>

Sri:

Srimathe Gopaladesika Mahadesikaya Namah:

Dear Sri Samapthkumaran,

 

While I agree with you and Sri Krishna, on the pitiable soory state of

affairs presently prevailing, it is not as black as it is painted. There are

lots of awareness NOW, especially due to graet bhakti posts (especially

from

Bhagawathas like yourself.. in such inimitable style like that of Sri

Kuresar's ), there is sure lots of awareness. I know one young lad, (of

25)

talking to his father and asking him to carry out Samasrayanam after

reading

these posts.. (He had already undergone last year)..

 

You should see also the NAMA events happening, young children

partcipating

with such enthu, reading the stories of AzhwArs and AchAryAs. The

manner in

which Srivaishnavas in their 20's and 30's wearing pancha kaccham and

 

madisaars and not just that. Talking about deep vishayams effioortlessly.

(after performing bharanYasam, and also avoiding all

paraannam..including

eating in adiyEn's home). Today we try to (at least pretend) do because

we

saw our parents doing and followsing these anushtanams. How do we

pass on

them.. Just simply do it..

 

And after all.. is it not His leelA, samapth..? and if at all, some such

stray thought comes to our mind, relating to Emperumaan, adhuvum

avandhu

innaruLE..

 

Regards

 

Narayana Narayana

adiyEn

 

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