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Raja Krishnasamy • February 14, 1998 


I have to second Shri Kalale's thought here.  Over the past several visits
to India, I have seen several temples ignored, some temples restored,
depending on the popularity of the kshEtram, etc.  However, I was talking to
one of my relatives, popularly known to the Shri Ranganatha Paduka Community
as "Kilpauk R. Kannan".

He was telling me about the sad state of the Great Parakala Matam.  One of
the oldest Matam in the Shri Vaishnavite Sampradayam, the Karnataka State
Government, a while back took control of their vast land resources, for a
meagre Rs. 25,000.  The Jeer of the Matam has even gone on record in several
sadas as to where in the world would you get 4 acres for 25 paise !

This great Matam today has a difficult time feeding their own disciples.

It is therefore all the more necessary for us to initiate such a cause. 
However, our community here is very often pressed for charitable causes, and
too often, we run into brick walls.  Therefore in addition to tapping
resources based on this community, we also have to set up an agenda to tap
Larger Charity Organizations, and Government resources.  Only this will
ensure a continued support for such causes !  Any thoughts ?


Regards,

Raja Krishnasamy

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