Re; Clarify Pls

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends,

Namaskaram.

Thanks to everyone who has seen our Kalai issue as a thing that has to be

faced with courage and kindness. It is very clear that this unwanted

enemity among Kalais should be slowly diluted and eventually eradicated

atleast by the present generation, generation those who are on net, who

listen to others opinions.

 

We have to be a one strong Sri Vaishnava force, than a force that leads and

directs to Sanathana Dharma. One writer was clearly to point out on the

word Hindu, being modern, religious notion, writer is absolutely correct. It

was a word actively promoted by the British Raj to divide and rule India,

and they succeeded in their motivation and it is sad, we still follow it.

It is my personal views that unless this Kalai issue is dealt with broad

mindedness, we will be in a state of sorry figure, blaming each other again

watching our history being manipulated and re-written by non-Kalais and

people of other faith. Mind you friends, it could be worse than British

Raj.

 

I am very happy to read many beautiful vakkiyam's from scriptures of Sri.

Ramanujacharya and great Alwars. I am thankful to Lord for giving me an

opportunity to read such good statements, with this wonderful tool, the Net.

But at the same, friends, we have to wake up to the fact many Sri.Vaishnava

childrens/Brahmin childrens needs help in terms of Education, Shelter, even

good story books to spend their summer in a useful manner. So, I take this

opportunity to humbly request, with my head on your feet, please let us talk

about this issues too. Those who are in a position to help, let us join

hands in anyway we can, and let us teach our next generation to survive.

Paropakaram is part of our teaching, and let us propagate it. Lord Krishna

in Bhagavad Gita, says " Yogakshemam Vahamyaham" what a beautiful statement.

Another statement from Sri. Bhagavad Gita is; parasparam Bhavayantaha

Sreyah Param Avapsyatha;- By mutual respect, and co-operation, and concern

for others well being, all of us will enjoy the highest good, both material

and spiritual.

Let us follow our own saying, which we pray very often:

Saha Na vavatu

saha nau bhunaktu

sahaviryam karavavahai

 

Yes, we Sri. Vaishnava's need Sahaviryam Karavavahai, for this we need

first Saha Na Vavatu.. which we ultimately lead to

Ma Vidvishavahai.. Let us not hate each other. Eventually, we say Om

Shanti, Shanti, Shantih

 

I also thank Shri. Diwar Kannan, for his guidance on Sri. Ahobilam and

Srirangam.

 

Wish you all a nice weekend.

 

Swathi

[Guest guest]

alambda writes:

> One writer was clearly to point out on the

> word Hindu, being modern, religious notion, writer is absolutely correct. It

> was a word actively promoted by the British Raj to divide and rule India,

> and they succeeded in their motivation and it is sad, we still follow it.

> It is my personal views that unless this Kalai issue is dealt with broad

> mindedness, we will be in a state of sorry figure, blaming each other again

> watching our history being manipulated and re-written by non-Kalais and

> people of other faith.

 

Dear Swathi,

 

Unless I am misunderstanding, the above paragraph blames outside

forces for the kalai controversy within Sri Vaishnavam. Frankly,

we need to point fingers only at ourselves for our sorry state.

No other villains, certainly not the British nor outside religiou

groups, are responsible for the hate-mongering and bitter rivalry

that is seen in Divya Desams today. All who are responsible bear

the thirumaN and SrI-cUrNam of the Sri Vaishnava sampradAya.

> I am very happy to read many beautiful vakkiyam's from

> scriptures of Sri. Ramanujacharya and great Alwars. [...]

> But at the same, friends, we have to wake up to the fact many

> Sri.Vaishnava childrens/Brahmin childrens needs help in terms

> of Education, Shelter, even good story books to spend their

> summer in a useful manner.

 

And not just brahmin children, but *all* children need food,

education and shelter. Making our net cover everyone with

our love will put in practice the truth 'atas tad AnukUlyam

me kartavyam iti niScayaH'.

 

With regards,

Mani

[Guest guest]

Dear Friend,

Pranams

 

Thanks for your thougtful reply.

 

So, we all know the issue of Kalai's and certainly we cannot point others

for our infight, I agree with you , so, let us take the next bold step,

(atleast on the web to start with) how to tackle it??, for the future

generations to be one.

 

Your reply saying all childrens needs basic life style and not just brahmin

childrens is what is in my heart too. I feel the same, but we also know the

fact, we have to learn first to walk before we run. Same way, it is easy

handle this issue with group of people I am addressing now,and it is also

easity acceptable in the Brahmin community Once they know there is more

happiness in it, it will be spreading automaticlly to every childrens, and

not just brahmins.

 

Pranams

 

Swathi

 

 

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Mani Varadarajan <mani

alambda <alambda

Cc: <suderson; <bhakti-list>

Friday, August 24, 2001 3:54 AM

Re: Re; Clarify Pls

 

> alambda writes:

> > One writer was clearly to point out on the

> > word Hindu, being modern, religious notion, writer is absolutely

correct. It

> > was a word actively promoted by the British Raj to divide and rule

India,

> > and they succeeded in their motivation and it is sad, we still follow

it.

> > It is my personal views that unless this Kalai issue is dealt with broad

> > mindedness, we will be in a state of sorry figure, blaming each other

again

> > watching our history being manipulated and re-written by non-Kalais and

> > people of other faith.

>

> Dear Swathi,

>

> Unless I am misunderstanding, the above paragraph blames outside

> forces for the kalai controversy within Sri Vaishnavam. Frankly,

> we need to point fingers only at ourselves for our sorry state.

> No other villains, certainly not the British nor outside religiou

> groups, are responsible for the hate-mongering and bitter rivalry

> that is seen in Divya Desams today. All who are responsible bear

> the thirumaN and SrI-cUrNam of the Sri Vaishnava sampradAya.

>

> > I am very happy to read many beautiful vakkiyam's from

> > scriptures of Sri. Ramanujacharya and great Alwars. [...]

> > But at the same, friends, we have to wake up to the fact many

> > Sri.Vaishnava childrens/Brahmin childrens needs help in terms

> > of Education, Shelter, even good story books to spend their

> > summer in a useful manner.

>

> And not just brahmin children, but *all* children need food,

> education and shelter. Making our net cover everyone with

> our love will put in practice the truth 'atas tad AnukUlyam

> me kartavyam iti niScayaH'.

>

> With regards,

> Mani

>

>