Srivaishnavism - can it help overcome problems ?

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Dear Sriman Venkateshwara Bhakta,

Jaisrimannarayana

The only way to overcome the addictions such as alcohol/tobacco etc is by

getting addicted to a bigger one or the biggest one which is nothing but Lord

Krishna who gives everlasting bliss. This is possible only by knowing the

following

The Ananthakalyana gunas of Lord Krishna

and our undetachable relationship with Lord Krishna

and our survival - every fraction of a second is due to Lord Krishna

 

The above can be best understood through our Acharyas and Azhwars and their

works.

 

Jai Srimannarayana

 

Dr.Kilambi Ramakrishna Ramanuja Dasan

 

Venkateswara Bhaktha wrote:

 

> Does Srivaishnavism teach anything about how to overcome addictions - such as

alcohol/tobacco etc ? It may be true that one who follows the teaching and

scriptures would not have any addictions. But, I am a srivaishnavite by birth,

but except for a few poojas done at home, I don't know or havenot followed much

of it during the last 30 years of my existence. I am trying to come to terms

with a number of issues such as overcoming tobacco/alcohol/settling down for

marriage etc. I assumed astrology would help. I posted queries about it and

mantras some days back and got different responses - most common is that one

shouldn't use astrology/mantras for ones own benefit. I have a problem here. Can

my faith not help me. It is true that I don't follow it till date. My family

doesn't follow all the sampradaysas strictly. All said and done, I am still a

srivaishnavite by birth. I pray to Lord Srinivasa everyda y - I consider bhakti

as my main purpose in life.

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> Is there anything that can help me ? Please forgive me if this is an

irrelevant question.

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> Thanks,

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