Sacrilege at SriRangam?

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Srimate SrivanSatakopa Sri Vedanta Desika

Yatindra Mahadesikaya Nama:

Bhagawatapacharam

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Today’s “The Hindu” carries a report datelined

Srirangam, which, if true, ought to make the blood of

every true Sri Vaishnavite boil in anger or curdle in

sorrow , at the temerity of the powers that be , which

dare to interfere with impunity in the affairs of

temples, to the extent of trying to tamper with the

holiest of holies, the Moolamurthy of Sri Ranganatha

Himself. Everyone is aware that Sri Ranganatha sports

the image of Sri Piratti and Srivatsam on his

vakshastalam. During the ongoing renovation work at

the sannidhi, the stapatis are reported to have

removed the embossed images of Sri Mahalakshmi and

Srivatsam from Periya Perumal’s thirumarbu and

replaced them with a tantric triangle symbol. It is

further reported that this sacrilege has been

committed with the approval of two representatives of

the Temple Committee. With the samprokshanam scheduled

for 15th March, the devout have appealed to the Chief

Minister, M Karunanidhi, to restore status quo ante.

However, knowing as one does the unsympathetic

attitude of the atheist CM, one wonders whether

anything constructive would at all be done in the

matter.Had Sri Tondaradippodi Azhwar been with us , he

would definitely have put into practice, with suitable

changes, his prescription “Veruppodu samanar mundar

vidhiyil sAkkiyargal-ninpAl porupparianagal pEsil

pOvathe nOyadAgi-kurippenakkidayumAgil koodumEl

thalayai AngE –aruppadE karumam kandai

arangamAnagaruLAnE”.

Adiyen would call upon all SriVaishnavites to rise

in protest to prevent this avaidik ,Agama-viruddha

akramam being perpetrated in SriRangam , of all

places.

Had the report appeared in any other daily

pandering to sensationalism, we might tend to ignore

it :but “The Hindu”is a conservative newspaper with

a high degree of credibility.Adiyen would request

SriVaishnavas, specially those at SriRangam or Trichy,

to ascertain the truth of the matter and to organize

such action as may be suitable to prevent this

sacrilege. –dasan,sadagopan.

 

 

 

 

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This is not just a matter of concern for Sri Vaishnavas but for every one.

In today's political context, Karunanidhi cannot be callous. If proper

awareness is created, how will BJP, his ally protect its votebank ? We will

have support of many political parties and personalities like Rajani Kanth,

if we take a concerted effort. We have the right to raise it in

international forums also. It is like sacrilege of Buddha statues. We should

also make sure that the concerned authorities are thrown out for doing such

an atrocity even if they are close to the ruling party. If official action

is not possible, then mercenary option should also be considered.

 

We have been patient for enough time. All the temples have been looted

enough and now even the Lord is being sacrileged.

 

 

Rajaram

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Dear brothers,

 

(I leave sisters out because they just don't seem as quick to "show anger on

behalf of the Lord".)

 

"We have been patient for enough time. All the temples have been looted, and

now.."

 

Statements such as this worry me. I once told a dear African American friend

that constantly remembering 200 years of hurt prevents one from reacting

sensibly to a single affront. If the neighbor throws garbage into one's yard,

the person fumes "200 years of lashes, and NOW THIS!!! I'M NOT TAKING IT

ANYMORE!!!" and the reaction is completely incomprehensible to the rest of

society. So, let us reduce our reaction to only this one issue.

 

Yes, if it's true, it's very very shocking. But first one would have to

ascertain the facts. If true, there is no question that the situation has to be

corrected and steps taken to make sure such a thing never happens again. But how

we accomplish this is I think just as important.

 

Unfortunately, we can't simply say "WWRD". If we say "What Would Rama do?", some

might start practising archery. Or train a monkey-army, which is what bringing

in political parties might be tantamount to doing...

 

Before this becomes a train that not only gathers speed but also a lot of noise

and hot air as it goes along, I wanted to plead for a little patience, calm good

sense and quiet (but unshakable) strength in our response on behalf of our Lord.

 

Engum surri Aranganaye Ser,

Viji Raghunathan