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SRIMATHE RAMANUJAYA NAMAHA -2-

APPAN THIRUVADIGALE SARANAM

 

Dear Baghavatha, Accept my pranam. This is in continuation of

Earlier posting.

 

# It is understandable that Emperuman is the one who redeem the chethana from

Samsara; but, chethana is also a part of the whole process. The chethana has the

role of ‘doer’, ‘knower’ and ‘enjoyer.’. He can make some effort for his

redemption. Should his role be undermined? Why should be kept away from putting

some effort.?

 

If the basic nature of relations between Chethana and Easwaran is understood

clearly this kind of doubt will not arise.

..The swaroopam of Chethana is dependence and servitude to Emperuman only. This

is the important factor that differentiates him from Emperuman though both of

them have Knowledge as basic character The dependence (Parathantharyam) is a

natural condition of Chethana and independence (Swathantharyam) is against the

very nature If the quality ‘absolute dependence’ of chethanan is understood

properly, he will keep away from making efforts of his own accord. for his

redemption. If the character of servitude is understood properly, the thought of

chethana’s act for his benefit will vanish. The thought ‘Independence” is the

result of the self recognition ”I” (AHAM) AND ‘Mine” (MAMAHA) . The reason for

this effect is the ignorance and arrogance of chethana. The influence of these

qualities will keep the chethana bound in samsara forever. Emperumanar had to

visit Thirukkoshtiyur Nambi several times to learn “Thirumanthram’which explain

the real position of chethana. Periyazhvar has shown the position of chethana in

‘Thirupallndu’..”Thirumale Nanum unakku pazhvadiyen’ The servitude to Emperuman

is from the very beginning. Similarly, the service is to Emperuman only.”Unakke

naam aadcheyvom’ The thought of ‘I”(AHAM)and ‘I can do’and service to others are

later additions to ‘Athma’ due to ignorance.

If the arrogance”AHAM’ is wiped out Atma will be known as ‘Adiyen’ ( The

thoughts under Sutras. 74 to 77 of SVB have been abridged here).

 

# Are there any example to support the above view?

 

Seetha Piratti could have saved herself from the clutches of Ravana .But, she

refrained from any such action and wished Sri Rama should redeem her from Lanka.

She patiently waited for Rama to complete his mission which act resulted in name

and fame for both.

 

Droupathi initially attempted to save herself from disgrace when she was treated

cruelly in the court of Duryodhana.

She called for help from all quarters. Later she surrendered to Lord Krishna

raising her both hands up for rescue. Thereafter she did not worry at all of the

results.

 

# What is the advantage in preferring Siddhopaya (Prapatti) to other Upayas?

It may take longer time ( \or it cannot be predicted as to when) if other

means(Upayas) are adhered to. In Siddhopaya Emperuma is the key factor. Hence,

there will not be delay in getting results.

 

 

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