Srivaishnavism and Brahmanism
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• November 14, 2001
Dear Vaishnava Bhaktas, I have been reading all the material being posted on the above subject with interest and with some fear. I am inclined to accept U Ve Narayanan's views that it is more important to firmly believe in Srivaishnavism that to parade one's brahmin status. If I recall correctly, Mr Shastri who wrote the original letter, wanted some guidance on the sociological aspects of the issue. While belief is one thing that cannot be compromised, matter being given to a research scholar should be unbiased. I have to request that each one of us willing to give his/her considered opinion should exercise only the test of truth and not of sentiment when discussing something of immense sociological value. May truth alone be our guide, because those who forget or falsify history are condemned to repeat it. We must also remember that Srivaishnavism does not depend on our strength to survive or to defend it. It is a wonderful and strong philosophy that will survive on its own. My pranams at the feet of all Srivaishnavites, brahmins and otherwise. ===== Krishnan N. Ayyangar, 15/5, Sri Lakshmi Street, Nanganallur, Chennai - 600061 Tamilnadu, India Telefax: +91 (44) 2243120 ___________________________________________________________________ *NEW* Yahoo! Messenger for SMS. Now on your Celforce phone *NEW* Visit http://in.mobile.yahoo.com/smsmgr_signin.html -------------------------------------------------------------- - SrImate rAmAnujAya namaH - To Post a message, send it to: bhakti-list@yahoogroups.com Archives: http://ramanuja.org/sv/bhakti/archives/ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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