re read Garuda Purana and Alavandar's stotra rathnam

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Dear Swaminadiyen dasasya vignaapanam. Can we read Garuda Purana and Alavandar's stotra rathnam at home or do we only if some not well (nearing their end). It could be very nice and thankful to all if anyone could help me to clear this doubt. Thanks. DasanBala

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Sri:

 

Dear Swamin

To my knowledge, one of the main reasons for not reading Garuda Purnam is that

it typically deals with the journey of the soul, birth/rebirth, sins committed

and different kinds of punishments.

 

Typically, our purvacharya have primarily recommended reading of texts such as

divya prabandams and texts which promote faith, devotion and sets one on the

path of prapatti. It remains a question as to the extent to which the above are

satisfied by anusandanam of texts such as Garuda Puranamam.

 

More importantly, in this fast paced environment, we need to carefully choose

how we allocate our time in pursuit of knowledge versus other activities which

directly promotes faith and devotion in the lord.

 

I am not aware of why stotra rathnam is not recited at homes. Its a very moving

appeal to the lord to shower his grace.

 

Cordially

 

Gautam

 

, SujiBala <suji_ramin wrote:

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> Dear Swamin

> adiyen dasasya vignaapanam.  Can we read Garuda Purana and Alavandar's stotra

rathnam at home or do we only if some not well (nearing their end). It could be

very nice and thankful to all if anyone could help me to clear this doubt.

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> Thanks.

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> Dasan

> Bala

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