More from Guruvayur

More from Guruvayur 11/16/2007 2:53:35 AM NarayanadasKrishna , Guruvayoorappa ! Dear Bhakthas ,Ground RealitiesAlthough there is a paper-Municipality called Guruvayoor , it is just a satellite of the main "Chavakkad" Municipality . The name "Chavakkad" came from the word "Shapa kkad ." Thomas the Apostle visited the area, converted Namboodiris to Christianity, and converted a Temple into a Church . Vedic Brahmanas considered this as a "shapam", or curse, so they named the city "Shappakad", later Chavakkad . Now Chavakkad is a Muslim majority area . It is known as "Mini-Gulf" because of the sizeable NRI Muslim population . Although majority of the "Locals" are wealthy , they are Selfish and not Compassionate to the sacred Land . "Hatred & Exploitation" is their cultural policy . As a result , the infrastructure facilities in place are very poor . Influential people sabotage the Government schemes and grab the allotted Land & Funds.In recent times, there has been several efforts to divert the Guruvayoor Temple Funds to develop facilities for Chavakkad . M.K.Muneer initiated this concept during his tenure as a Minister in the previous Government and it is still being pursued by current Leader . Now, P.T.Kunju Mohammed represents the Guruvayoor constituency . He is a Writer , Film director and a Leader of the so called "Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham" ( Progressive Art and Literary Society) . Recently, he attracted media attention with the statement :" Onam can not be called as a National festival . It is just a "Feudalist Ritual " .Almost 90% of Shops , Hotels , Auditoriums and other Business Establishments around Guruvayoor Temple is owned by the Muslim community . The previous Devaswom Boards have had initiated several projects to acquire more land around the Temple . Even the Court-verdicts were in favor of the planned Land acquisition . Unfortunately , the various Government-Authorities , have refused to act always, only because of Selfish reasons .Thus, having failed to put in place a "Secured Township" like other Shrines ( Thirupathy , etc) , the only Security barrier in place is the "Single point " Security screening in front of the Entrances to the Temple .Guruvayoorappan's Divine Helping-HandBhagavan is fully aware that , everyone except His Bhakthas are against the Temple . The Devaswom Board is constituted of Government nominated Chairman and Members, an Administrator ( Govt. Employee) , and (3) Traditional Members ( Zamorin, Thanthri & the Head of Mallisseri Namboodiri Family) . Often , only the Thanthri opposes the anti-Temple resolutions . Whenever , the Selfish authorities tried to sabotage the Temple by corrupting the "Kshethra-Acharas" OR diverting the Funds , Bhagavan intervened through His chosen Mediums . Some of the recent events in this regard , are listed below :* When Anil Kumar ( former Administrator) tried to amend the "Udayastamana Pooja" disregarding the Thantri's objection , a Court order terminated his service. * When the former Devaswom Board in collaboration with Muneer decided to divert the Temple Funds , both the Board and Muneer were kicked out of power .* When the current Devaswom Board isolated the Thantri Bhagavan intervened through the unexpected "Devaprashnam" . Selfishness Spoils DarshanMany People seeking Darshan are impatient and selfish . They view fellow-seekers as Enemies . It is alright to desire Darshan of Guruvayoorappan ., but it should not be by pushing and pulling .While seeking Darshan , one must adhere to the following without fail :1. Exercise Patience and Restraint .2. Use the time productively to chant Bhagavan's Namas .3. Perform `SEVA' by giving possible help to needy Bhakthas . If you behave rudely with a Bhaktha , you are misbehaving with Bhagavan Himself .4. It is a fine "SEVA" to lend a helping hand to keep the Temple clean . If any rubbish is noticed , you can safely place it in the dust bin . Since the entire Temple premises is Guruayoorappan's body , when your remove a dirt, you are cleaning Bhagavan Himself . Unlike similar Major Shrines elsewhere , Guruvayoor Temple is compact . The charm of a "Guruvayoor Darshan" is it's unpredictability . A faithful Bhaktha gets an opportunity to evaluate own Bhakthy-Yoga . It is Bhagavan "Leela" to test His Bhakthas . Sometimes, you don't get a proper darshan . When you start lamenting the lack of Bhakthy , suddenly Bhagavan takes you inside to give a good Darshan . These are such divine "Leelas" to be experienced and enjoyed in Guruvayoor Temple . Remember , Guruvayoor is not a mere shrine . It is "Bhooloka Vaikuntam" ( The "Vaikuntam" on Earth) which is the abode of Maha-Vishnu's "Vigraha-Avathara" (Deity Incarnation) .Om Namo Narayanaya!!!


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Vijayalakshmi 11/16/2007
Re: More from Guruvayur Shri Narayanadasji is right about the attitude of bhaktas. We must be more sensitive/considerate to the needs of our fellow-devotees and try to help whenever possible.Devotees of sanyasis/sanyasinis are engaged in 'sevas'.Why not the devotees of the Great Lord indulge in it?Only thing is, we should try not to give any money to the Devaswom Board who are misusing our funds.Already, they are getting enough funds.Let us not give them more opportunities to loot our money.

K.Venugopal 11/16/2007
Dear Narayanadasji, Your writings are like Bhagavan's prasad. It is very assuring. Please keep writing.