Nitya Kalyan

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Dear Friend,

 

Pranams.

 

It is a matter of general acceptance that the Vedas form the

foundation of sanatana religion now called Hinduism. The Vedas are

universal. The Nalayira Divya Prabandam and Thevaram are regarded by

Vaishnavas and Saivas respectively as the Vedas in Tamil.

Irrespective of the subdivisions, the tenets of the Vedas serve as

the unifying bond of our Sanatana religion.

 

There is an urgent need for providing knowledge of our Vedic

Heritage, Devotional Literature and allied areas of knowledge in

English because a substantial section of our people, especially

youngsters, are able to understand these things better in English.

This trend is likely to grow further in future. Unless we provide an

instrument of communication in English for the specific purpose, the

vital linkage may be broken very soon.

 

Apart from this, there is one more important consideration. The Vedas

are universal. Even the Plant Kingdom has a right to be benefited by

it. It is our duty to share what we have inherited with all the

peoples of the world. So presenting them in English becomes a moral

obligation to us.

 

There are of course some general religious books and magazines in

English. Not all of them do justice to the universality of the Vedic

spirit. Trying to live within a shell created for us, however

comfortable it may be, is not adequate. It is not becoming of one who

has inherited the Vedic treasure by virtue of his birth.

 

But to provide a concerted effort in this direction, providing

coverage to all the subdivisions - highlighting the unifying aspects

of all but without spoiling particular sampradayas - an international

monthly magazine in English by name 'Nitya Kalyan' has been launched.

 

The first issue of the magazine was released by Pujyasri Acharya of

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetamm on Vijayadasami Day (23-10-04) at Madurai.

 

Those interested in this mission may contact

venkataramanks for further information.

 

I request you kindly to forward this message for the benefit of all

your friends interested in sanatana dharma.

 

They are also welcome to join

nityakalyan for better interaction with

the like minded persons.

 

With kind regards,

 

Kudanthai Sa Venkataraman

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achintya, "Kumbakonam Sambasiva Venkataraman"

<kudanthaisavenkataraman> wrote:

> It is a matter of general acceptance that the Vedas form the

> foundation of sanatana religion now called Hinduism. The Vedas are

> universal. The Nalayira Divya Prabandam and Thevaram are regarded

by

> Vaishnavas and Saivas respectively as the Vedas in Tamil.

 

Correction: Nalayira Divya Prabandham is regarded by *Sri Vaishnavas*

as the Tamil Veda. This view is not characteristic of other Vaishnava

traditions.

 

yours,

 

K

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achintya, "krishna_susarla"

<krishna_susarla> wrote:

>

> achintya, "Kumbakonam Sambasiva

Venkataraman"

> <kudanthaisavenkataraman> wrote:

> > It is a matter of general acceptance that the Vedas form the

> > foundation of sanatana religion now called Hinduism. The Vedas

are

> > universal. The Nalayira Divya Prabandam and Thevaram are regarded

> by

> > Vaishnavas and Saivas respectively as the Vedas in Tamil.

>

> Correction: Nalayira Divya Prabandham is regarded by *Sri

Vaishnavas*

> as the Tamil Veda. This view is not characteristic of other

Vaishnava

> traditions.

>

> yours,

>

> K

 

There is no need for your correction as It is implied by KS

Venkataraman that both the 4000 Divya Prabandham and Devaram are only

accepted by the Tamils as their Dravida Vedas.

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achintya, "mano" <mano550403> wrote:

 

> > Correction: Nalayira Divya Prabandham is regarded by *Sri

> Vaishnavas*

> > as the Tamil Veda. This view is not characteristic of other

> Vaishnava

> > traditions.

> >

> > yours,

> >

> There is no need for your correction as It is implied by KS

> Venkataraman that both the 4000 Divya Prabandham and Devaram are

only

> accepted by the Tamils as their Dravida Vedas.

 

The specific statement posted here was, "The Nalayira Divya Prabandam

and Thevaram are regarded by Vaishnavas and Saivas respectively as

the Vedas in Tamil." This is not entirely correct. Divya Prabandam is

recognized as such only by Sri Vaishnavas who are follows of

Raamaanuja. I am not trying to disparage the Divya Prabandam; I am

merely clarifying the facts as the language was not very exact and

easily prone to misinterpretation (i.e. implying that all Vaishnavas

recognizes the authority of Divya Prabandam).

 

If I said, "Sri Chaitanya is regarded as Lord Krishna Himself by

Vaishnavas," would you accept the accuracy of this statement? I doubt

it.

 

regards,

 

K