RE: Digest Number 85-Prapatthi discussions

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Sri Raamajayam

 

SrimathE GopAla DEsika MahaDEsikAya Namaha

 

Dear Bhagavathaas,

There are a number of great Bhagavathaas who have touched upon the issue of

Prapatthi and

how indispensable it is for us if we consider Moksha as our final destination

for eternal happiness.

 

In this aspect it was nicely explained who is God, how to reach him, what is the

easiest way,

and most importantly what is the procedure in keeping to that way.

 

All these augur well, to a mind that is curious and sensible enough to think

what is good and what is bad. Those who

perform Prapatthi and do a multitude of sins, would definitely face the

consequences of Karma in this life itself, even though they will attain Moksham

after Dehaavasaanam. This philosophy and also having the conscience to present

ourself in good shape to our dear friend/father/mother/relation/asset

"Paravasudeva", Sriman Naarayana, always keeps a Bhagavathaa mostly a Satvika

focussed on Bhagavad/Bhaagavatha Kaimkaryam(As we would normally choose the

appropriate physical attire for a beach or for an interview or a temple).

 

This kind of mindset comes to some people when they are 8, a few more in their

teenage and generally the masses when they reach oldage, depending on their

level of Spiritual expectations and knowledge/exposure. Now a baby is born,

and ofcourse our beloved Acharyas out of their great compassion, and confidence

in us Bhagavathaas, offers to perform Prapatthi to that Jeevan also.

 

I have two concerns on this,

 

1.It makes Prapatthi automatic(without the Jeevan seeking it)

2.The Jeevan, not realizing the great boon it is bestowed with, continues to

toil and sin in Samsaara as a child/youth/adult and faces the consequences in

this life itself, causing distress to even the souls which were greedy to

reserve 'Moksha' for this soul. This way I have seen some Prapannas even being

left puzzled, "what is this, why should I deserve this fate..."

 

I would rather think the Jeevan is,

 

Provided good guidance by parents and left to educate, think, choose and decide

what it wants to do towards its eternal happiness. AdiyEn would assume, a

consensus on this topic, would help us raise a new generation of

Sri Vaishnavites, as a society.

 

I would appreciate comments from Bhagavathaas.

 

AdiyEn Sri Raamanuja Daasan,

 

Sudarsana Dasosmi