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From: SUNDAR RANGANATHAN (vijranga_at_hotmail.com)
Date: Thu Jan 11 2001 - 16:08:29 PST
Dear Balaji avl,
Re your query on the Guruparampara lineage, I have a reply from my father
Urupattur Shri Sundararaja Iyengar of Thirukannamangai.
Ans for Qn 1&2
Persons reputed in Gnana, Vairagya,Anushtana,Satsampradhaya are chosen for
the peeta, generally by the last Acharya. Till now these Acharyas have
knowledge on probable end and will instal successor. Even if not installed,
main shishyas will know Acharya's mind and act accordingly. The successor
has to get Sanyasi Manthram from another Sanyasi only . For example the new
Andavan Swamigal can get the Mantram from his predecessor Andavan or
current Ahobila/Parakalamat Sanyasi.
Ans for Qn 3
In visishtadwitha system of philosophy, Mahalakshmi is considered in every
respect equal to Sriman Narayana including giving Moksha. In addn she also
acts as purushakara i.e recommend our case for consideration by Sriman
Naryana. She is always attached and cannot be seperated from Sriman
Narayana. It is with this background that She is in the guruparampara next
to Sriman Narayana. Mahalakshmi is Divine Mother. Since 'Jeevathma' ladies
are not allowed to recite vedas or Mantras and as these are essential for
Sanyasis, ladies are not considered for the Peetam.
Hope this clarifies
Ranganatha Dasan
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