EDITORIAL OF SRS Vol.5.28 d/ 09/15/04

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SRI RANGA SRI VOL.05 / ISSUE # 28 dated 15th September 2004

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EDITORIAL:

After a hectic 12 day visit to Virginia for the Acharya Vaibhavam

Conference of AhObila Matam (4th and 5th September) and NJ for the

PraaNa pratishTaapana of Sri Venugopla Swami organized by Sri

Ramanuja Mission (11th September) I returned to Cleveland on 12th

night.

 

It is an unforgettable experience. Bhaagavatas from coast to coast

had assembled in large numbers to receive the blessings of Dolai

KrishNan and Acharyas in VA and Sri Venu Gopala PerumaaL and

achaarya Padukas in NJ. The venues presented an appearance of grand

wedding in both the places. In fact, we had a real wedding of Lord

KrishNa with Sri RukmiNi and Sathyabaama in NJ.

 

The cultural events in VA included music by Sri D.K .Nagarajan

(Brother of D.K. Pattammal). I was delighted to meet with Sri

Nagarajan who was my classmate in school way back in the early 1940s

in Puraswalkam, Chennai.

 

There was an interesting debate on " Who is your favorite Azhwar and

why? "

The contestants who chose to speak on ToNDar aDippoDi Azhwar,

Tirumangai Azhwar and Nammaazhwar vied with each other in presenting

very convincing arguments. I was asked to be the presiding judge and

hand over the judgment. I was ably assisted by Sri AMR Kannan Swami

and Sri Uppili Swami. But, delivering judgment was a tricky affair

that I did not anticipate! From the arguments projected, the

judgment went in favor of Swami Nammaazhwar, who is considered Chief

among Azhwars and Chief among Acharyas.

 

In NJ, the religious rituals commenced on 1st itself and went on

till 11th instant, what with recitations of Veda goshams, Stotrams,

Divya Prabhandams, Desika Stotrams and Desika Prabandams etc both in

the morning and evening. Simultaneously, we had the opportunity to

witness the Jalaadivasam, Dhaanyadi Vaasam, Netra Unmeelanam etc.

culminating in the actual PraaNa pratishTaapana as the grand finale.

The priest, Sri Sampath Iyengar Swami did a wonderful job in

strictly adhering to the Aagama Sastras in every detail. I am sure

that if we were back in India for a similar event, we would not have

been able to witness at such close quarters and in such minute

detail!

 

Another important point is that everyone was deeply involved in

enjoying the GuNaanubhavam of the Lord and Acahryas so much that

none had time for lowkeeam or socializing that we often see in

parties and meetings!

 

I must place on record the meticulous planning and execution by the

volunteers in both places, whether it be receiving guests or looking

after their comforts like food, transportation etc. and special

needs of children and ladies. The functions were so grand and

breathtaking that everyone felt sorry that they had to come to a

close and wished if it had continued forever! The solace is that

while we have to wait for another year to pass by for Acharya

Vaibhavam Conference, Dolai KrishNan of AhObila Matam and Sri

Venugopala KrishNan of Ramanuja Mission are ever ready to visit your

home, if you wish to invite.

 

May the blessings of Lord KrishNa and Acharyas be always with us (I

mean those who attended and those that could not make it for some

reason or other!)

Dasoham

Anbil Ramaswamy

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1. WHO IS THIS AZHWAR?

2. IMPORTANT DAYS IN PURATTASI (KANYA) MONTH

3. DESIKAMRUTAM

SRIMAD RAHASYA TRAYA SARAM

BY SRI SADAGOPAN IYENGAR SWAMIN, SRIKARYAM OF

BOARD OF ADVISORY CONSULTANTS OF SDDS/ SRS

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