Guest guest Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 Sub: Darshan at Sholingar The experience of Sri Suresh Rajagopalan is very unpleasant. I had similar experience with the Archakas in two of my three recent worships at the Kshetra. I have had similar experiences of indifference and lack of dedication on the part of Archakas in other holy places. One reason is that their job has become a drudgery owing to its repetitive nature. Except for the very committed few, the rituals have become a rigmarole.Preference to devotees who pay money or who have influence has spiled the sanctitity of most shrines. We can help by not getting out of turn darshan by giving money or using influence. Tirumangai Azhwar, when he did not get Darshan at Tiru Idavendai[now known as Thiruvidandai near Mahabalipuram] went away to Mahabalipuram, where Idavendai emberuman gave him Darshan. Att Tiru Indalur, when he did not get Darshan, he said, Vaasivalleer Indalooreer vaazhnde pom neere. Maybe the Archakas take Nammazhwar's abjuration, Kaatenmin nummuru en uyirkku adu kaalane. There is one thing which we should ponder. In many temples, only Brahmins get preference in overt or covert ways. The others, unless they have money or influence,generally get short shrift. This is causing great resentment. Unless genuine grievances are redressed, temple worship, which is one of the five methods of contemplation of the Divine, may suffer. Regards,TCASrinivasaramanujan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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