On Performing Sandhya Vandanam

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Dear Bhagavatas:

 

I entirely agree with the statements of Sri Ramachandran and Sri Sudarshan.

 

Sandhyavandanam is a "Nityakarma" that cannot be missed under any

circumstances and nothing else can be equal to or a substitute to its efficacy.

 

At best, Nama Sankeertanam, visit to temples, staying in holy places etc can

only be props and accessories (anugjnaa kainkaryam) and can never be deemed

to replace the necessity for performing Nitya Karmas that are but the

command of the Lord (Aagjnaa)

 

In other words, a Nitya karma is one that, if done, may not result in

"PuNyam" but will result in Paapam if given up!. Conversely,Anugjnaa

kainkaryam like Nama Sankeertanam etc, if done, may, result in Punyam but no

Paapam will accrue if not done.

 

(Daksha-smriti) clearly lays down that one who does not perform Sandhya is

deemed forever unclean (a-suchi:-nityam) and therefore unfit (anarha:) to

perform any other religious rites.

"sandhyAhInO' a-shuchi-nitya-m anarha: sarvakarmasu"

 

In the absence of the prior condition of Sandhyavandanam as the "sin qua

non", if one does other rites, such performance will be futile.

(na phalabhaag bavEt)

 

Also, the Lord declares that the procedures prescribed in the Sruti, Smriti

etc are His Commands (Sruti Smriti mamaiva Aagjnaa) and one who transgresses

the same (tad ullangya VartatE) is a traitor to Him (mama drOhi) and cannot

hope to have redemption, even if one calls himself as a VishNU bhakta

(VaishaNavOpi). Sandhyavandanam is one of the foremost command of the

Saastras.

 

This is the least that one has to do for having inherited the priceless

treasure of Vedas and Saastras.

 

If due to circumstances (like shift duties, travel when facility is not

available etc), should one miss it once, there is a "Praayaschitta

Sankalpam" like this:

"PoorvEdhyuh ananushTitam Praatah / Madhyaahnika/ Saayam Sandhyaam adya aham

karishyE"

(asmad Aachaaryan, Srimad Andavan of PounDarikapuram Swami Asramam used to say

this)

 

The bottomline is that it can never be missed and if any omission should

arise beyond one's control, the arrears would have to be made up

subsequently as soon as possible and without fail.

 

One may wax eloquant on the Saastras having acquired a smattering of

knowledge (including myself) but in the absence of AnushTaanam, such

knowledge is a total waste and is characterized as "Sunah pucham iva" like a

dog's tail that does not even hide its private parts!

 

Please do not give a hoot to the sayings of pseudo Gurus who claim knowledge

and may have the gift of the gab and strut about the world, but who are found to

have given up the basic and essential Nityakarma of Sandhyaa vandanam.

 

It is encouraging to note that this realization is dawning on many now.

Several groups are functioning both in India (like Sri C. Seshadri Swami's)

and elsewhere outside India where Sandhyavanadanam is taught and learned. No

one need to feel ashamed of having given up doing Sandhyavandanam in the

past. It is never too late to correct oneself. They may join one of these

groups to salvage their anushTaanams.

 

I am proud to say that several kids who had their Upanyanam in the recent

past, (and their parents who have long forgotten doing Sandhyaavandanam)

have come to my classes seeking instructions on the procedure of doing

Sandhyaavandanam.

 

Some of these elders are also learning "Tiruvaaraadanam" in my classes.

 

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

 

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[Guest guest]

Dear anbu ullangal

I regret and am ashamed to state I am one of those who have underone the

Upanayanam

quite some time back but has not been performing Sandyavandanam regularly.

This is inspite of the strong belief and faith I have on the effects of

performing the

"Nityakarma".

I have noted the paragraph below from the message received by me, which has

opened my eyes.

 

*** " It is encouraging to note that this realization is dawning on many

now.

Several groups are functioning both in India (like Sri C. Seshadri Swami's)

and elsewhere outside India where Sandhyavanadanam is taught and learned "

***.

 

I would request earnestly to kindly let me know of any "KIND ULLAM" IN

BANGALORE, INDIA,

who could forgive & help me initially to get back to the fold and start

reaping the benefits apart from behaving responsibly to set an example to my

young child at home.

 

THANKS AND REGARDS

 

UPPILI

kps123

 

 

Ram Anbil [Ramanbil]

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:06 PM

Srirangasri

On Performing Sandhya Vandanam

 

 

Dear Bhagavatas:

 

I entirely agree with the statements of Sri Ramachandran and Sri Sudarshan.

 

Sandhyavandanam is a "Nityakarma" that cannot be missed under any

circumstances and nothing else can be equal to or a substitute to its

efficacy.

 

At best, Nama Sankeertanam, visit to temples, staying in holy places etc can

only be props and accessories (anugjnaa kainkaryam) and can never be deemed

to replace the necessity for performing Nitya Karmas that are but the

command of the Lord (Aagjnaa)

 

In other words, a Nitya karma is one that, if done, may not result in

"PuNyam" but will result in Paapam if given up!. Conversely,Anugjnaa

kainkaryam like Nama Sankeertanam etc, if done, may, result in Punyam but no

Paapam will accrue if not done.

 

(Daksha-smriti) clearly lays down that one who does not perform Sandhya is

deemed forever unclean (a-suchi:-nityam) and therefore unfit (anarha:) to

perform any other religious rites.

"sandhyAhInO' a-shuchi-nitya-m anarha: sarvakarmasu"

 

In the absence of the prior condition of Sandhyavandanam as the "sin qua

non", if one does other rites, such performance will be futile.

(na phalabhaag bavEt)

 

Also, the Lord declares that the procedures prescribed in the Sruti, Smriti

etc are His Commands (Sruti Smriti mamaiva Aagjnaa) and one who transgresses

the same (tad ullangya VartatE) is a traitor to Him (mama drOhi) and cannot

hope to have redemption, even if one calls himself as a VishNU bhakta

(VaishaNavOpi). Sandhyavandanam is one of the foremost command of the

Saastras.

 

This is the least that one has to do for having inherited the priceless

treasure of Vedas and Saastras.

 

If due to circumstances (like shift duties, travel when facility is not

available etc), should one miss it once, there is a "Praayaschitta

Sankalpam" like this:

"PoorvEdhyuh ananushTitam Praatah / Madhyaahnika/ Saayam Sandhyaam adya aham

karishyE"

(asmad Aachaaryan, Srimad Andavan of PounDarikapuram Swami Asramam used to

say this)

 

The bottomline is that it can never be missed and if any omission should

arise beyond one's control, the arrears would have to be made up

subsequently as soon as possible and without fail.

 

One may wax eloquant on the Saastras having acquired a smattering of

knowledge (including myself) but in the absence of AnushTaanam, such

knowledge is a total waste and is characterized as "Sunah pucham iva" like a

dog's tail that does not even hide its private parts!

 

Please do not give a hoot to the sayings of pseudo Gurus who claim knowledge

and may have the gift of the gab and strut about the world, but who are

found to have given up the basic and essential Nityakarma of Sandhyaa

vandanam.

 

It is encouraging to note that this realization is dawning on many now.

Several groups are functioning both in India (like Sri C. Seshadri Swami's)

and elsewhere outside India where Sandhyavanadanam is taught and learned. No

one need to feel ashamed of having given up doing Sandhyavandanam in the

past. It is never too late to correct oneself. They may join one of these

groups to salvage their anushTaanams.

 

I am proud to say that several kids who had their Upanyanam in the recent

past, (and their parents who have long forgotten doing Sandhyaavandanam)

have come to my classes seeking instructions on the procedure of doing

Sandhyaavandanam.

 

Some of these elders are also learning "Tiruvaaraadanam" in my classes.

 

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

 

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