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From: Madhavakkannan V (srivaishnavan_at_hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Jan 26 2000 - 17:35:58 PST
Sri: Dearest all, My son's question on abivaadhanam: 1. Is abivaadhanam an inroduction of who we are with regard to gothram, vEdam etc.. (I said- yes) 2. Is that the reason why it is done for PerumAL and sanyaasis. because they know everything.. (I had to say.. yes.) 3. If that is only irnducing yourself humbly, why do we do everytime to the same person, since he already knows who we are.. (I kept silent) 4. If it is only introduction, why do we do to our own parents? They know about us already. 5. If there is no requirement for PerumAL, why do we do at the end of sandhyavandhanam..? learned members, please throw more light.. Regards Narayana Narayana adiyEn ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com