Guest guest Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 SrimatE Raamaanujaaya Namaha // SrimatE Nigamaanta Mahaa Desikaaya Namaha // SrIman! SrI Ranga Sriyam anupadravam anudhinam Samvardhaya/ SrIman! SrI Ranga Sriyam anupadravam anudhinam Samvardhaya// KAvEri VardhathAm kAlE, kAlE varshathu vAsava: / SrI RanganAthO jayathu Sri Ranga Sri cha VardhathAm// ============================================================= SRI RANGA SRI VOL.05 / ISSUE # 28 dated 15th September 2004 ============================================================ EDITORIAL: After a hectic 12 day visit to Virginia for the Acharya Vaibhavam Conference of AhObila Matam (4th and 5th September) and NJ for the PraaNa pratishTaapana of Sri Venugopla Swami organized by Sri Ramanuja Mission (11th September) I returned to Cleveland on 12th night. It is an unforgettable experience. Bhaagavatas from coast to coast had assembled in large numbers to receive the blessings of Dolai KrishNan and Acharyas in VA and Sri Venu Gopala PerumaaL and achaarya Padukas in NJ. The venues presented an appearance of grand wedding in both the places. In fact, we had a real wedding of Lord KrishNa with Sri RukmiNi and Sathyabaama in NJ. The cultural events in VA included music by Sri D.K .Nagarajan (Brother of D.K. Pattammal). I was delighted to meet with Sri Nagarajan who was my classmate in school way back in the early 1940s in Puraswalkam, Chennai. There was an interesting debate on "Who is your favorite Azhwar and why?" The contestants who chose to speak on ToNDar aDippoDi Azhwar, Tirumangai Azhwar and Nammaazhwar vied with each other in presenting very convincing arguments. I was asked to be the presiding judge and hand over the judgment. I was ably assisted by Sri AMR Kannan Swami and Sri Uppili Swami. But, delivering judgment was a tricky affair that I did not anticipate! From the arguments projected, the judgment went in favor of Swami Nammaazhwar, who is considered Chief among Azhwars and Chief among Acharyas. In NJ, the religious rituals commenced on 1st itself and went on till 11th instant, what with recitations of Veda goshams, Stotrams, Divya Prabhandams, Desika Stotrams and Desika Prabandams etc both in the morning and evening. Simultaneously, we had the opportunity to witness the Jalaadivasam, Dhaanyadi Vaasam, Netra Unmeelanam etc. culminating in the actual PraaNa pratishTaapana as the grand finale. The priest, Sri Sampath Iyengar Swami did a wonderful job in strictly adhering to the Aagama Sastras in every detail. I am sure that if we were back in India for a similar event, we would not have been able to witness at such close quarters and in such minute detail! Another important point is that everyone was deeply involved in enjoying the GuNaanubhavam of the Lord and Acahryas so much that none had time for lowkeeam or socializing that we often see in parties and meetings! I must place on record the meticulous planning and execution by the volunteers in both places, whether it be receiving guests or looking after their comforts like food, transportation etc. and special needs of children and ladies. The functions were so grand and breathtaking that everyone felt sorry that they had to come to a close and wished if it had continued forever! The solace is that while we have to wait for another year to pass by for Acharya Vaibhavam Conference, Dolai KrishNan of AhObila Matam and Sri Venugopala KrishNan of Ramanuja Mission are ever ready to visit your home, if you wish to invite. May the blessings of Lord KrishNa and Acharyas be always with us (I mean those who attended and those that could not make it for some reason or other!) Dasoham Anbil Ramaswamy ========================================================== IN THIS ISSUE: 1. WHO IS THIS AZHWAR? 2. IMPORTANT DAYS IN PURATTASI (KANYA) MONTH 3. DESIKAMRUTAM SRIMAD RAHASYA TRAYA SARAM BY SRI SADAGOPAN IYENGAR SWAMIN, SRIKARYAM OF BOARD OF ADVISORY CONSULTANTS OF SDDS/ SRS ================================================= 146 Regular issues have been released, so far besides several Special Issues) - - 27 Issues of Vol. 1 - 15 Issues of Vol. 2 - 42 Issues of Vol. 3 - 35 Issues of Vol. 4 & - 27 Issues of Vol. 5 These issues have been archived for public view at - by Sri Diwakar Kannan (diwakark) You may also view the archives at http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia maintained by Sri Srinivasan Sriram (ajiva_rts) We strongly urge you to kindly peruse the "Regular Issues" archived in the "Files" Section and view the Contents at "srsindex.html" (Not the individual postings allowed for encouraging "Reader participation"). 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