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Malolan Cadambi • March 3, 2003 


> > the archaga comes with so much of hesitation. is
> > there  any other alternative solution for this? i am
> > naidu (xathria) by birth. can anyone teach us the
> > way to do aradhanam ? are we empowered to do that?
> > out of nine avatars so far only two are from brahmin
> > community (vamana and parasurama) and they are not
> > worshipped? why? can any scholars in this group
> > elucidate me please

Dear Sri Parangucan,

Kshatriyas can perform Sandhyavandanam and recite and learn Vedas. This is
sanctioned by the Dharma Sastras themselves. Sadly, due to ignorance, this
practice has become nearly extinct these days. Kshatriyas have to also
undergo the Upanayana cermony and wear poonul, which is signifies the start
of learning. This is also valid for Vaishyas as well.

To become an Archaka, you will need to abide by the Pancharatra Agama which
is the protocol(set of rules and procedures) that govern temple worship.
The Pancharatra Agama places NO RESTRICTION on a person. EVERYONE from EVERY
CASTE is eligible to undergo initiation according to the Pancharatra Agama.
For those who do  not have a familial Dharma Sastra, the Pancharatra Agama
substitutes that. All samskarams like birth rites, death rites and all will
be governed by the Pancharatra Agamas.

As Sri Narasimhan Kannan said, there is no specific injunction that prevents
one from becoming an archaka. But since the practice has been nearly extinct
for some time now, it will take a lot of effort to revive it.

I would suggest you to contact any Sri Vaishnava acharya close to your
place. Please write back to me if you need help regarding this.

BTW, about Parashurama, he was a baddha jiivatma who was empowered by the
Lord (i.e the Lord invested divine power into that Brahmana) to destroy the
arrogance and pride of the king of that time. The purnAvatarams of the Lord
are Narasimhar, Ramar and Kannan.

Regards,

Malolan Cadambi




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