Guest guest Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I am surprised a good lot mails have got generated on whether to partake prasadam offerings in a temple on Ekadasi day. A.How many of you are aware that a well known Yethi while on mangalasasana visit to temples refuses to accept the" Teertham".Even if by chance takes it in his hand ,drops it quietly.This happens to this very day.The reason, the theertham used for Thiruvaradanam is not "Madi".There a number of people like this .They have their own reasons,valid at that according to them. B.Most of us are a totally confused lot,neither having belief and following what our Alwars and Poorvachariars have said.Nor we are able to follow the Anushtanams as ordained in Vedic scriptures. C.Even few persons who are" learned "and who have absolute faith in Alwars Arulicheyals are in a state of community fear etc. D.There are a number of literatures highlighting the importance of Ekadesi Day and what a person should do on those days.{In law, we talk about special Act and general Act. The special Act always takes precedence over general Act.In this case the ekadesi rituals are to be a special Act and it takes precedence over the other rituals.}. E.Then ,each one draws a line which is convenient to him.Let me put a harsh question.Can I say a person who is supposed to perform last rites or the annual shradham enter the temple before this ritual and accept the prasad etc.We can extend this to any limit and let us not do it. F.Have a big heart and accept all these people. Sri Mudaliyandan sishya sampath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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