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From: keshava ramanujan (naarayana_at_hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Sep 04 2000 - 10:10:52 PDT
Jai Srimannarayana!
Sri Mathe Ramanujaya Namaha!
Dearest Family,
Adiyen has a question relating to two very sacred and powerful mantras. In
Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Sri Krsna says in 10:35
gayatri chandasam aham
"of all mantras I am Gayatri"
Adiyen wishes to ask why we have gotten away from the teachings from the
Supreme Guru, Lord Sri Krsna, and adopted the Ashtakshari mantra as our most
popular mantra? All mantras hold the same power and can lead any soul to
moksha. It seems to adiyen that as we separate into many groups we distance
ourselves from the Lord's original teachings. Adiyen understands that in our
way of life there are many ways to attain realization; many slices to the
one cake. Please excuse adiyen if these comments seem opinionated. Adiyen's
guru has expressed to adiyen the great importance to the Gayatri and adiyen
is just following the instructions of the master and wishes to share with
his many family members in Bhagavan's kingdom. Peace and blessings be upon
you all.
In love and respect,
Adiyen Keshava Ramanuja Dasa
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