Guest guest Posted October 4, 2000 Report Share Posted October 4, 2000 Hi, Mani in his nice post wrote: <The main problem is confusing these colorful accounts with morality tales. It is worth pointing out that not a single pUrvAcArya mentions this killing episode, nor does anyone teach that the more interesting episodes of the Alvar's life are worth emulating. Even today, the charitram of this Alvar is mentioned more for entertainment value than for meaning-making. We have to accept them for what they are -- stories for the purpose of elaborating on the intensity of the Alvar's affection for Lord Ranganatha.> I would like to add that the charitram of thirumangai also illustrates that the lord chose to shower his grace on thirumangai for no apparent qualification/credentials that the alwar had. This does come out in mani's post: <In Tirumangai's case, by his own admission he led a life of debauchery and indulgence before he was gifted the sacred eight-syllabled Narayana mantra, the ashTAkshara.> -Kasturi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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