Srivaishnavism and Brahmanism

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Dear Vaishnava Bhaktas,

 

I have been reading all the material being posted on

the above subject with interest and with some fear.

 

I am inclined to accept U Ve Narayanan's views that it

is more important to firmly believe in Srivaishnavism

that to parade one's brahmin status.

 

If I recall correctly, Mr Shastri who wrote the

original letter, wanted some guidance on the

sociological aspects of the issue. While belief is one

thing that cannot be compromised, matter being given

to a research scholar should be unbiased.

 

I have to request that each one of us willing to give

his/her considered opinion should exercise only the

test of truth and not of sentiment when discussing

something of immense sociological value.

 

May truth alone be our guide, because those who forget

or falsify history are condemned to repeat it. We must

also remember that Srivaishnavism does not depend on

our strength to survive or to defend it.

 

It is a wonderful and strong philosophy that will

survive on its own.

 

My pranams at the feet of all Srivaishnavites,

brahmins and otherwise.

 

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Krishnan N. Ayyangar,

15/5, Sri Lakshmi Street,

Nanganallur,

Chennai - 600061

Tamilnadu, India

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srImathE rAmAnujAya namaha

srImadh varavara munayE namaha

 

Dear Sri Krishnan Ayyangar,

 

You wrote :

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If I recall correctly, Mr Shastri who wrote the

original letter, wanted some guidance on the

sociological aspects of the issue. While belief is one

thing that cannot be compromised, matter being given

to a research scholar should be unbiased.

 

I have to request that each one of us willing to give

his/her considered opinion should exercise only the

test of truth and not of sentiment when discussing

something of immense sociological value.

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While I agree fully with your above views, I would also like to state that

messages posted by myself, Sri Varadhan and Sri Narayanan, clearly

DISPROVES, that the belief is wrong there by answering Sri Shastri's

question, "Is there any historic evidence to prove this".

 

No one can argue that the sentiments of a particular sect will not be

disturbed by this question. However, all these postings, though written

with a sentimental touch, once again, as said above, DISPROVES, the belief

or even the claim made by some people.

 

And I sincerely believe, that there was no bias in the replies. If anybody

can really come out with strong proof in support of such belief, it is

welcome.

 

AzhwAr emberumAnAr jeeyar thiruvadigaLE saraNam

adiyEn rAmAnuja dAsan,

Thirumalai Vinjamoor Venkatesh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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