[Guruvayur/Guruvayoor] Beware of anti-Guruvayoor Moves .

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Dear Shri Krishnadaya, Ohm Narayanaya Namah THANKS for your lengthy message. Yes, we need fresh thoughts in this regard. I agree with your writing that Thanthri's should be the final say and not by the administrator who is a politically appointed person with an idea only to make money for the Party. Hoping more inputs in this regard Pizhayaakilum Pizhakedakilum Thiruvullam Kaniyuka Nammude Bhagavane Chandra Sekharan krishnadaya <krishnadaya wrote: Krishna, Guruvayoorappa ! It is heart breaking to debate about the recent controversies about Guruvayoor and Sabarimala temples. It's exaggeration in the pseudo-secular media and the sustained defamation moves by vested interests such as minority fanatics , communists and atheistic writers , necessitate the devotees to be alert in order to protect the sacred Vedic faith : Kerala is known as God's own country because it was created by Sage Parasurama , the

incarnation of the Supreme God Maha-Vishnu ; and He mercifully put in place specific rules and regulations to facilitate pure Vedic worship . Unlike many other lesser places, in Kerala the temples are functioning in strict accordance with ``Tantra Samuchayam' , ensuring the fundamental purity ( This was confirmed by Yogakshema Sabha in their recent press release ) . Unfortunately , even in God's own country Kerala, the temple culture and the associated rituals of worship are being sabotaged by well planned external propaganda , as well as the socio-economic and political changes. Why "Secular" (irreligious) India is struggling for mere survival ? Swamy Vivekananda said in his famous speech in Lahore : " Just as there is an individuality in every man, so there is a national individuality. As one man differs from

another in certain particulars, in certain characteristics of his own, so one race differs from another in certain peculiar characteristics ; and just as it is the mission of every man to fulfill a certain purpose in the economy of nature, just as there is a particular line set out for him by his own past Karma, so it is with nations--each nation has a destiny to fulfill, each nation has a message to deliver, each nation has a mission to accomplish. Therefore, from the very start, we must have to understand the mission of our own race, the destiny it has to fulfill , the place it has to occupy in the march of nations, and note which it has to contribute to the harmony of races. In our country, when children, we hear stories how some serpents have jewels in their heads, and whatever one may do with the serpent, so long as the jewel is there, the serpent cannot be killed. We hear stories of giants and ogres who had souls living in certain little

birds, and so long as the bird was safe, there was no power on earth to kill these giants ; you might hack them to pieces, or do what you liked to them, the giants could not die . So with nations, there is a certain point where the life of a nation centres, where lies the nationality of the nation, and until that is touched, the nation cannot die . If a Hindu is not spiritual I do not call him a Hindu . In other countries a man may be political first, and then he may have a little religion, but here in India the first and the foremost duty of our lives is to be spiritual first, and then, if there is time, let other things come. Bearing this in mind we shall be in a better position to understand why, for our national welfare, we must first seek out at the present day all the spiritual forces of the race, as was done in days of

yore and will be done in all times to come. National union in India must be a gathering up of its scattered spiritual forces. A nation in India must be a union of those whose hearts beat to the same spiritual tune " . Guruvayoor Temple's Great Tantric Tradition Guruvayoor temple is known as `Bhooloka Vaikuntam' , the abode of the Supreme God . The temple works in accordance with the vedic rules and regulations stipulated by Adi Shankara . In spite of the overall degradation of spirituality all over India , the Vedic faith and related practices are intact in Guruvayoor due to the well established systems associated with the Guruvayoor temple . It is also blessed to have the services of pure Brahmanas . On a full time basis the temple's Tanthram is performed by Chennas Nambodirppadus one of the topmost traditional Thantri families of Kerala . It's former Tantri , Brahmasree Chennas Narayanan Namboodiripad is the author of the most popular working Tanthic manual "Thanthra Samuchayam" . On August 21-22 of 1969 led by Thanthra Saasthram scholar Puzhakkara Chennas Parameswaran Nambudiripad (Thanthri of Guruvayur), eminent Thanthris and other experts met in Guruvayur and to start a "Thanthra Vidyaa Peettham" at Aluva , which still keeps alive Vedic tradition in Kerala . Key Role of Tantri .A spiritual relationship ("Aatma Bandham"), akin to that of a father and son, exists between the manifest energy or aura ("Chaithanyam") of the main Deity and other lesser Deities in a temple and the person (and his heirs) who was instrumental in their glorification through his daily ritualistic worship. Following consecration ("Prathishttha") of the Murthy, it should be given all the prescribed "Shodasa Samskaarams". Only those persons who had received such Samskaarams or better are eligible to become

the "Poojakans" (priests) there. If "Pooja" is performed by persons who had not received all such Shodasa Samskaarams, then the aura and glory of the Deity will be diminished. The purity and serenity of the designated "Aachaaryan" or Poojakan of the temple is very important . The Deity or its aura ("Chaithanyam") is invoked and propitiated with oblations and prayers and later released back to the Vigraham . Apart from the normal daily worship rituals for propitiating the Deities, there are many Thaanthrik rituals ("Thaanthrika Kriyaas") aiming at increasing the glory and power of the Deity and sometimes for atonement for any fading of such power. The "Saanthi Kriyas" in temples are the daily Pooja rituals for maintaining the glory of the Deities and for obtaining the blessings for the devotees. It has been a practice for the Thanthri to decide and declare the normal worship rituals proposed to be performed in a temple even at the time of the consecration ceremony of the Deity in that temple. It is said that, next to the spiritual concentration and power ("Thapassakthi") of the Aachaaryan (or Poojakan) and his adherence to the daily Vedic rituals, it is the strict performance of all the rituals so prescribed by the Thanthri, which helps to maintain the aura ("Chaithanyam") of the Deity ; it is even said to increase the power and glory. Hidden Agenda in Guruvayoor Devaswam's latest decision ( in spite of the vast surplus of funds) to earn additional income by collecting money from (10) devotees for each Udayastamana Puja as well as to increase drastically the quantum of the Pujas , was taken disregarding the objections of the Tanthri . In fact , the Tanthri is the chief responsible for the conducting of temple rituals . Any amendment on the temple's religious matters requires his approval because he is the one directly answerable to the Lord . This attempt of Devaswam board with the tactical support of the erstwhile Samoothiri Raja is a blatant move to undermine

the authority of Thantri , in order to take total control of the temple. The militant communist party , in charge of Devaswom , will only encourage such destructive moves, because such immensely temples are a thorn in it's flesh ; and the party's ultimate aim is to make a temple-free Kerala , like China . As to Samoothiri Raja's declaration that " Traditions need to be changed with the times " , devotees recall Guruvayoorappan's famous proclamation " Samoothiriyude Anayekkal Enikkishtam , Valiyammaude Kunnikkuru" . Such people are only interested to make a fortune out of the deals . Many of the earlier royal rulers too did the same selfish things in the past by disregarding the temple's interests and dragging it to court very often . As

such , the Board's decision is just tip of the iceberg that will surface in due course , if the current trend is not nipped in the bud itself by the devotees . Conclusion Sri Guruvayoorappan the Supreme God of the universe, doesn't need any favours from any one . His temple at Guruvayoor is for the benefit of suffering people in this dangerous age Kali-yugam . Guruvayoorappan has given free will to the people either to obey HIM or oppose . The only way of escape is to take shelter at His lotus feet and follow His standing instructions without fail . If the

devotees take one step to protect Guruvayoor's sacred tradition , Bhagavan will take two steps to make them succeed . May Bhagavan bless His devotees to overcome the present crisis in order to keep alive the sacred tradition of Guruvayoor temple . Jai Sri Guruvayoorappa !!! A humble servant of Sri Guruvayoorappan. ----------------------guruvayur , Hemant Radhakrishnan <hemant197515 wrote:>> Yes this is very sad that our Hindu temples are left to the mercy of the politicians and courts.Udayasthaman pooja of Guruvayoor nd the other one is the Sabarimala incident where the court has given notice.It is sad that these thigs happens with only Hindu temples.We have a govt body to monitor all the activities inside the temple but none of the churches or mosques are under the perview of our Govt or court.It is very sad that in a country where we form the majority we are cornered.Actually the decision of the temple should be left to the Thantris as they are the real CEOs of the temple who would take a decision for the temple.> > Best Regards,>

Hemant> > Syamala Nair syamalaraghunath wrote:> Jai Sreekrishna> > Dear Shri Krishnadaya> > Please pardon me if I am wrong. I am just expressing my thought. > > This is a forum where we are just exprssing our views and opinion on the matter. > > In this regard the message of Shri Sunl Menonji is very clear in the following lines> > "As a group we can compile a white paper with opinions of our group > members, expert advice from our shcolarly members and submit to Guruvayoor and other temple authorities". > > I do not think we are in any way going to interfere in the traditions and culture of our Guruvayoorappan temple, but just submit our opinion.> > Afterall, finally 'KANNAN" is the final authority and whatever happens is according to HIS wish only.> > If the plan is implemented, that is also HIS wish and if not

implemented that is also HIS wish and we will accept the same with both hands. > > But I am sure each and every devotee would look forward for a favourable decision. As you said let us pray whole heartedly to KANNAN to resolve the matter.> > Sincerely> Syamala> > > > krishnadaya krishnadaya wrote:> > Krishna , Guruvayoorappa,> > I fully agree with the concerns of the devotee-members . In > Guruvayoor temple,the Thanthri Brahmasree Chenas Raman > Namboothiripad is responsible for all spiritual matters . It is > really unfortunate that , the temple's Administration board has taken > this decision to increase the frequency of Udayastamana Puja > disregarding the honourable Tanthri's opinion . Such a practice > doesn't augur well. In fact , the Thantri's decision is based on > Bhagavan's wish .> > As such ,we all

should pray to Bhagavan to resolve this matter . > Also ,all our efforts should be channelled to suppor the Tantri.> > Krishnadaya. > > guruvayur , "Sunil Menon" menon_sunil@ > wrote:> >> > Dear Balagopal and others,> > > > I agree with your thought.> > > > Power hungry politicians, bureaucrats and courts should not be the > > guiding light deciding temple traditions, customs and spiritual > > matters.> > > > Expert opinions of "respected spiritual shcolars", opinions of true > > devotees and to certain extend our traditions shall be the deciding > > factor of temple matters. > > > > As a group we can compile a white paper with opinions of our group > > members, expert advice from our shcolarly members and submit to > > Guruvayoor and other temple

authorities. > > > > However, getting our views through temple authorities will not be > > easy today, but as you said, it can be the beginning of a voice > for > > the future. > > > > Rather than viewing it as an opportunity or nuisance, I like to > view > > it as our humble service to Lord. > > > > I welcome your opinions.> > > > Om Namo Narayanaya:> > Sunil.> > > > guruvayur , balagopal ramakrishnan > > <rbalpal@> wrote:> > >> > > HARI AUM> > > > > > Here is a suggestion:> > > > > > Can we apply our mind and put in our views and inform> > > it to the administration?> > > > > > By doing so will we be contributing or will be treated> > > as a nuisance

or unwanted interference ?> > > > > > Personally I think it is an opportunity.> > > > > > This does not mean that the whole group is going to> > > think and decide one way.> > > This will be a forum which will record its members'> > > views and present it to the administartion: and they> > > can either take cognizance or ignore it, whichever way> > > they chose to be.> > > > > > But will it make a beginning as a voice they can> > > listen to in future?> > > > > > Requesting all in the forum to give a thought to this.> > > > > > Regards> > > > > > Balagopal> > > > > > NARAYANA NARAYANA NARAYANA> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Suresh <suresh@>

wrote:> > > > > > > Om Namo Narayana> > > > > > > > > > > > KERALA NEWS (17TH AUGUST'06)> > > > Guruvayur temple> > > > <http://keralanext.com/news/?id=815929> cuts> > > > waiting> > > > period for special puja > > > > 1 Hour,58 minutes Ago > > > > > > > > > > > > Guruvayur (Kerala), In good news for all devotees of> > > > the Sri Krishna> > > > Temple at Guruvayur, the temple authorities have> > > > decided to slash the> > > > waiting period for an important puja ritual that has> > > > been booked for the> > > > next 43 years. > > > > The Udayaasthamana Puja, a much-in-demand ritual> > > > performed for the> > > >

fulfilment of wishes, is fully booked till 2049.> > > > Currently, the temple> > > > is performing the puja that was booked way back in> > > > 1992. > > > > The dawn-to-dusk ritual costs the devotee Rs.50,000.> > > > According to rules> > > > in the temple, said to be hundreds of years old, the> > > > ritual can be> > > > performed only 110 times a year. > > > > > > > > While for a normal puja there are 27 different> > > > rituals, the> > > > Udayaasthamana Puja involves an additional 18> > > > rituals. It begins at 7> > > > a.m. and goes on till evening. A closing ritual is> > > > performed in the> > > > evening of the following day. > > > > > > > > According to temple authorities, the

pujas booked> > > > till 2049 would now be> > > > cleared in less than 5 years. > > > > > > > > "At our meeting on Wednesday we decided to increase> > > > the frequency of the> > > > puja so as to cut down the waiting period. The new> > > > rule would become> > > > effective from January 1, 2007," temple> > > > administrator K. Anilkumar told> > > > IANS. > > > > > > > > "In accordance with our new decision, we would> > > > perform 80 of the pujas> > > > in a month and 800 in a year. These pujas are done> > > > only on Tuesdays and> > > > Fridays. Many of our devotees had demanded this> > > > (slashing the waiting> > > > period) as many who book the puja die before they> > >

> can witness it," he> > > > added. > > > > > > > > However, not everyone is happy with the decision. > > > > The temple priest or thantri, Chenas Raman> > > > Namboothiripad, said the> > > > decision was taken without his concurrence. > > > > Anilkumar denies it. > > > > > > > > "This puja is just an offering and the thantri is> > > > nothing but an> > > > ex-officio member of the temple committee. It is> > > > strange that he never> > > > raised any dissent at the meeting. If he had> > > > dissented with the decision> > > > then it would have been recorded in the minutes. He> > > > has voiced his> > > > dissent outside the meeting," said the> > > > administrator. > > >

> > > > > Increasing numbers of devotees are arriving at the> > > > Guruvayur temple in> > > > Thrissur district, around 300 km from> > > > Thiruvananthapuram, and the hundi> > > > collections have been going up. > > > > > > > > Collections have increased from Rs.6.5 million a> > > > month five years ago to> > > > more than Rs.10 million now. > > > > The number of devotees arriving on special days has> > > > crossed 100,000 and> > > > on normal days the number is close to 30,000. > > > > Suresh> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________> > > India Answers: Share what you know. Learn

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