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thondaradippodi = a:lwa:r named Dear Swamiji,
Thondaradippodi Hare Krsna.
udittha = has emerged, I have been practising Sri Vaishnavism and I would like to
do Pancha Samskaram (Disc in Right hand and Conch in
palli unarthum = who awakens
Left Hand) which will purify my body and soul.
(Lord) from HIS bed,
arangattha:ma:nai = the Sri: I would like to know the answers for the below questions:
Rangana:tha
1. Who will do Pancha Samskaram?
then = who belongs to the 2. When and where will do Pancha Samskaram?
southern part 3. Rules and Regulation needs to be followed after Pancha
Translation Samskaram?
4. Am I eligible to take Pancha Samskaram?
Thondaridippodi a:lwa:r is the
reason behind this ancient town Please help me to understand and make me proper
being marked as the Mandangudi Vaishnavites.
(temple worth worshipping)
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and for it to become the loving,
favorite and stable place for We are happy with your interest in Srivaishnava
settlement to all the vedic scholars Samprada:yam.
(who practice as the bottom-
Yes! Pancha samska:ram will certainly purify
line of ve:das, servitude towards the body and mind and also the soul.
devotees). This benefitting
a:lwa:r, Thondaridippodi, has For your questions
emerged from this town where 1. A qualified a:cha:rya who is in traditional lineage will do
he sang songs to awaken Lord the pancha Samska:ram.
Sri: Ranganatha whose temple is
2. Whenever the seeker is eager to have the samska:ram,
amidst fields filled with lotuses that
that itself is the right time to perform the Pancha
overflow with nectar and with the Samska:ram. It is the decision of the a:cha:rya where to
buzzing sounds of honey bees. perform the ritual. He may chose his own place, a temple or
anywhere according to his choice.
3. After Pancha Samska:ram, there won’t be many rules at
all. Not having any specific rules and leading a simple and
sa:twic life is the rule. Adopting a sa:twic way in your food,
dress, environment and friends etc., is only the rule. You
must be knowing that. In food no garlic, onion, raddish, no
alcohol, no cigars etc.
4. Any person is eligible to get the pancha samska:ram,
provided that one possesses real interest.
We are sure your questions are answered.
=chinnajeeyar=
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