Guest guest Report post Posted January 13, 1997 Dear Prapatti Group Members: Mohan Sagar wrote: "It is important to note, though, that throughout the countless births the Lord is always there, guiding and protecting us, and slowly cultivating in us the devotion that hopefully, will remove the ego and ignorance and allow us to realize Him. The Srirangam Acharyas liken this to a farmer planting and harvesting crops. The Lord as the farmer carefully tills the soil by protecting the cetana through its many experiences, plants the seed of devotion in the soul's heart, and continues to care for and feed this tiny seed until devotion blooms in full." Mohan: I enjoyed your posting as I always do. Some of the questions you raised, were questions after my own heart. For eg. Is it necessary to be a Sri Vaishnava to attain Moksha etc., Since the Lord is Kapata Nataka Soothra Dhari this could very well be true. In connection with your above passage I wish to place the following comment: Please note that one of the Kanchi Acharyas in one of his work called "Daya Shathakam" also likened Lord Srinivasa to a farmer: vide ".....Vrishashailesha Krishivalam Dhinothy". Please keep up your interest and I will look forward to reading more of your postings. Thanks. Vijayaraghavan Srinivasan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
