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SPS Sir, They were compared to Ranganathar and probably Ranganayaki thAyAr. It could not be Andal, as Andal is of a very later date, even to be considered as a uvamai for Sita. And Sita never worshipped Andal. As per the legends, Sita or Rangana…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Uliyin Osai
SPS Sir, Yes it is very true that people like Avvaiyar are in a completely elevated platform. But afterall, all those advices that they gave are for lesser realised souls like us. Afterall these incidents are narrated only for common people like…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Ravi, I think you have misunderstood my words. I agree that true Bhakthi is definitely above anything and everything. Like Vairam indicated clearly, look only at the simile. Just the uvamai. Andalukku inai Andal is very correct. But what I meant…
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Ravi, Sorry. I dont understand. Please do tell me the difference.
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Uliyin Osai
SPS Sir, I forgot this. When I said that whatever I see as God is God for me, it does not mean that they are only ones in which God is manifested. Afterall He is Omnipotent and Omnipresent. If I cannot see Him in all, but only a selected few, th…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
May 2008
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Uliyin Osai
SPS Sir, That was a good enlightening one. But your last sentence "It is neither stone, nor God...". Personally, I am uncomfortable with the words "nor God". Well opinions might differ from person to person. Afterall these di…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
May 2008
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So this Parantaka was actually Parantaka II, that is Sundara Chozha, right?? (Sorry that I thought it was Parantaka I). Then if the inscription confirms this, then it is clear that during the times of Thirumangai Azhwar Indira Vizha could have be…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Dear Vijay, I dont know if it is that easy to conclude, but if the elephant had four tusks then it should ideally be Indra on AirAvatham. I am just guessing this.
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Dear Vijay, Thirumangai Azhwar, could not be considered as an authentic information that it was prevalent during the times of Azhwar. However if SPS sir can give the references to Parantaka, then it is possible to conclude so. The reason I say …
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Dear Vijay That is in Periya Thirumozhi. Incidentally that is the pAsuram on Perumal of Thiruvallikkeni, where I reside. Indhiranukku enRu AyargaL edutha yezhilvizhavil pazhanaDaisei mandhira vidhiyil pUsanai peRAdhu mazhai pozhindhiDath thaLarn…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
May 2008
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Dear Vairam, Thank you. I read it from the archives.
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
May 2008
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Dear Vijay, Thanks. I read it. It is just the same pAsuram that you had also transliterated in English. Just for the records, it is not sung by Andal, but by Nammazhwar.
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
May 2008
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Dear Vijay, Thanks for the understanding. You are absolutely right here. That is why I did mention that, I am not against rituals. But saying that only the rituals make a stone become God, is something I am unable to digest, as for me, the &quo…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Dear Vijay As I see this message from the group's website, I see some obscure characters below for the verses of Andal. Please tell me how to read it properly. I mean what should I do to my PC, so that I can read it properly. I have most of…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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a plowman with a single plow
Ravi,
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Uliyin Osai
SPS Sir,
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Dear Vijay > Unfortunately the piece de resistance - the Uma paramershwari idol > was a special exhibit and the guards wouldnt allow us to take > pictures of this one alone... > > this is the image... > > http://www.acm.org.s…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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Vairam, Well said!! I am very much with you on this. Just to corroborate, we all know the story of ManakkOil koNda MaNikkanAr. It is know to all that God, just ignored the temple built by the king and placed Himself in the heart of this devotee.…
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Ravi, Deivathin Avirpavippu illAdha vasthuvukku, Deivathanmai mattum engirunthu varum????? Divinity is insignificant, if the "Divine" is not there. We call it Divinity only because of the personifcation of the Divine in it.
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Dear Vijay, > A stone that is sculpted by a sculptor doesnt become god - meaning > its is not treated as moolavar ( if in stone) or utsavar ( if metal) > just like that.... there are a lot of proceedings ( ok - you may > call it rit…
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RAJENDRA - I :: South East Asian expeditions
SPS, > The Researcher adds :: > > There are other Chinese records that describe Chinese Temples being > built in South India at the bequest of PALLVA KING - NARASIMHAVARMAN > II (690 - 720 AD ) ! > > anbudan / sps > …
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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TRUE HISTORY
Vairam, > Next thing that is major problem to readers of history is that > emotions, when have fixed notions on certain issues and when that is > questioned we dont accept it even if it seems to be true... > only when we are open to th…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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ANCIENT TAMIL SCRIPTS :: TAMIL BRAHMI : DR. IRAVATHAM
SPS, I am in no way qualified to be considered along with the other 3 Vs. Even from a Vaishnavite perspective, my knowledge is very very limited. However, I will continue to be like the Squirrel, in the construction of Rama Sethu. There are Hanuma…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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how literate can a toddy gather be in ancient india
mmmmmm Interesting!
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Making of History - Fiction
Madan, Ofcourse the latter. I dont believe those Ramayana's where Sita is supposedly portrayed as daughter of Ravana. The authentic one is only Valmiki Ramayana. Any other version, which is consistent with this is okay for me. And, my smileys…
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Making of History - Fiction
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how literate can a toddy gather be in ancient india
Sorry, I missed this. Regarding the literacy prevalent then, I would still like to stick my point that basic education was available for a larger section, while certain eductation were restricted for certain classes, as there are no accounts (unless…
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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how literate can a toddy gather be in ancient india
Dear Raghavendra That is a good and possible perspective. Now I am really curious as to how Iravatham,deciphered the story on the basis of these two words. What were the other pointers that made him conclude so.
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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how literate can a toddy gather be in ancient india
Dear Madan,
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Making of History - Fiction
Since we talk about Women so much, it is worthwhile to note that Sita was the first woman to have gone abroad [:p] and also the first woman to have boarded any flight [:D]
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vinjamoor_venkatesh
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