[Advaita-l] Discussion on Swamiji's Arrest

[Navin Rajaram]

Hari Om Tat Sat,

I do not wish to add any fuel to this already smouldering controversy 
with the Kanchi Swamiji. On the outset, I wish to add that I have a long 
history of the Kanchi mutt in my family but I was not brought up in the 
same tradition. I wish to just add my views on this and hope that they 
shall be taken in the right perspective.

All Sadhakas, please understand that a controversy like this does not 
imply that Sri Adi Sankara's tradition has been blemished. He was Truth 
itself and a great soul. I personally find no reason to feel that this 
whole matter needs to burden the balanced believer. The traditions, 
philosophy and thoughts that Sri Adi Sankara put forth based on his 
realization are extremely lofty - one cannot understand or even grasp 
the full meaning of them to feel that the whole tradition has been 
tainted or lost.

We live in an age wherein being and living like a sanyasi needs 
herculean efforts.Parameters like money,power,physical gratification 
have always been around in the material sense but this is an unusually 
different time and age because these so-called ideals dominate much more 
than before. For those who knew the present Acharya personally, it must 
be a difficult time to believe the authenticity of the claims. For those 
who do not know him also, there must be a certain bitter feeling about 
the whole business.

Great saints have gone at lengths to explain that the material aspects 
of the world around us(Maya if I may call it) sway even the most 
steadfast of souls. In such a scenario, it is best to refrain from 
taking sides. I do not wish to suggest any wrongdoings on the part of 
these great souls - but the law has to be allowed to take its course. I 
believe the moderator wishes to quell any heated discussions that may 
arise out of this topic.

I would like to reiterate that Truth(Brahman) in itself is absolute. It 
does not need defendants or protestors to shout about its absoluteness 
from rooftops. Truth needs to be practiced and realized. We are all 
limited souls in that sense that we still seek to realize our true 
nature. It might give us solace for the time being to discuss this issue 
and make ourselves believe in the innocence of someone who is the keeper 
of a great tradition. It is best to look within oneself and realize that 
no matter what outcome this controversy brings, the true nature of 
ourselves shall never change.

Tat Tvam Asi,

Navin



SwaminathanYH wrote:

>Dear Sri.Vivekshankar,
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>I agree with your fine sentiments and do join in praying for the restoration of sanity and safeguarding of the sampradaya, despite the fact that a very bad precedence has been established with this unfortunate event.  Including the moderator of this forum, there have been several others who have mentioned to just end this topic without further discussion, implying that one should leave it at that.  
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>On a practical plane, we are talking about the treatment meted out to the head of a traditional mutt whose photo many of us keep in our personal prayer room with reverence; whose bleesings we invoke in all auspicious invitations, be it marriage or upanayanam invitation.  I do not see how it becomes a burden if few members happen to even mention about the incidence, in a very proper manner, before which even the moderator steps in asking for closure of the topic.  
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>I have the privilege of being part of several other email groups where even complex matters are presented in a very friendly way so that it encourages members to interact and thereby educate themselves.  Even amidst serious topics, exceptional or interesting subjects do find a way in other forums which gives a break and makes it worthwhile.  But I must admit this particular group (advaita-l) is different in which even the regular postings refrain from addressing the mails to anyone in particular, more of one liners being dashed of as if replied in a hurry, does not carry the customary "regards" or some other closing salutation (which I believe is a basic respect that one can show to fellow human beings) before signing off!  Postings here seem more like accidentally coming across "intellectual exchanges" (devoid of any courtesies) between two "atmas" rather than two individuals!  
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>We are indeed referring to the Swamiji who is a descendent of the lineage of Adi Sankara, the founder of advaitam.  I am sure your appeal is very much to the liking of many asthikas, and would request the moderator for toleration, which is appropriate.
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>Best Regards
>Swaminathan
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>Vivekshankar Natarajan <nvivekshankar at yahoo.com> wrote:
>Dear Fellow Advaithins,
>I certainly did not intend to start a discussion or a thread on the topic of Swamiji's arrest. As I said in the beginning, the merits of the case are best left to courts. However I believe that this is a forum for Asthika Advaithins and therefore I sent an appeal to join the prayers for the wellbeing of the sampradaya that the swami does represent. Hope this clarifies.
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