How good is your memory
! – not far longer were the days when the World lived in constant fear, forced
to remain at home and refreshing social media for daily updates – Covid 19 !!
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In March 2020, when the first case was identified in
Kanchipuram and later when our Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modiji announced
one day token lockdown, things were not understood fully and in proper
perspective – concepts of remaining at home, social distancing were not
appreciated. Then came months of lockdown – people became mad – and were afraid
of communicating or even seeing fellow human beings. The global statistics of those afflicted and those who
passed away was alarming indeed.
COVID-19 disrupted the way Globe revolved, challenged supply chains around the world. It tested the resilience of global healthcare systems and exposed weaknesses in public procurement processes. Now the fears are surprising again. Active corona virus cases in India crossed the 4,000 crore mark since the country reported a total of 4,054 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, with 312 active infections reported in the last 24 hours. Of these 312 cases, the highest number of cases came from Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Kerala recorded 128 active corona virus cases whereas Karnataka reported a total of 73 active COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours. The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to strengthen surveillance in view of the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. The WHO also urged people to take protective measures.
Sadly, the World turned upside down during 2023 - Temples remained closed and darshan of Emperuman was a
thing of the past – we lived on earlier good reminiscences .. .. and
slowly, very slowly things turned for
the better. I am not pessimistic but
when symptoms shall never be ignored and it is Time, people remain vigilant and
act prudently when there is renewed threat !!
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The
festivity of Adhyayana Uthsavam is enthralling and today is day 3 of Irapathu Uthsavam. During Irapathu, everyday at
around 0400 pm, Sri Parthasarathi Perumal reaches the Paramapada vasal,
where Nammalwar waits for the doors to open and have darshan of Lord coming
through the entrance. Devotees throng to have darshan of this significant
event. Around 6 pm occurs Periya
mada veethi purappadu.
In the mada veedhi, ‘Upadesa Rathinamalai’ of
Acharyar Swami Manavala Maamunigal is recited by
arulicheyal goshti. Upadesa Rathimalai is a legend, a lexicon,
a masterpiece of Swami Manavala Maamunigal. It focusses on the glory
of our reverred Azhwargal, Poorvacharyaas and because of whom Sri Vaishnava
sampradhayam has flourished over the years. The literary masterly work
Upadesa Rathinamalai, details the months, Thirunakshathiram, Sthalam of
birth [month, day and place of birth] of Alwars and extols their
greatness.
Today being day 3 evening Sri Parthasarathy in
his radiant splendour had periya maada veethi purappadu with Nammalwar.
Back in the temple, is the rendering of 3rdCentum [moonram
pathu] of Thiruvaimozhi, which concludes with the hymn :
கேடில் விழுப்புகழ்க் கேசவனைக் குருகூர்ச்சடகோபன் சொன்ன*,
பாடலோராயிரத்துள் இவையும் ஒரு பத்தும்பயிற்ற வல்லார்கட்கு*, அவன்
நாடும் நகரமும் நன்குடன் காண நலனிடையூர்தி பண்ணி*,
வீடும் பெறுத்தித் தன் மூவுலகுக்கும் தரும் ஓருநாயகமே.
Those
who recite and render these 10 songs among the thousand made by Kurugur
Sadagopan [Swami Nammazhwar] extolling the ever remaining Kesavan of
undiminished fame, will be blessed with all riches, including
the ultimate Salvation also.
Here
are some photos of Sri Parthasarathi Perumal & Swami Nammalwar on the
occasion of Irapathu uthsavam day 3 this day evening.
Azhwar Emperumanar Jeeyar thiruvadigale saranam
adiyen Srinivasadhasan
25.12.2023
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