243 Ave. Rd., Toronto
Good and Bad News
Madhavacharya was born in 1293, near Udupi,
in South India. Today is his birthday. He was an influential teacher of his
time and accepted as his teacher, the great Vyasadev. He became a monk in his
teens and by practice as well as words, his teaching of Vasistadwaita took
hold. Of all deities of God, “Vishnu reigned Supreme,” was his position, based
on the Vedas. Furthermore, he taught that God Presence and Soul Presence are two
different levels of reality.
I was happy to announce Madhavacharya’s
appearance to our small group of attendees in the temple this morning. To the
admirers of Madhavacharya, one of the outstanding teachers in our Brahma
disciplic succession, we are so indebted to his strength of character and word.
I was personally flying high in thought of his spiritual heroism.
By noon my joy was interrupted, however,
when the news came out that a zealot Muslim group in Bangladesh attacked one of
our temples, set to fire, injured some residents and left one dead. Hindu
temples across the country were also harassed. It appears that anti-Hindu (and
any other faith) is not tolerated in certain countries.
Where the Goddess Durga is honoured in Hindu communities it is considered idol worship and since it is Durga Puja time, the intolerant sentiment has grown. Some Hindus question what is it that goes on in Mecca when the Kaaba is honoured? Christian can also be unaccepting of idol worship yet statues or images of the Crucifix and Jesus are adored in their churches. Faith groups should analyze their values of peace and tolerance which are boasted about.
May the Source be with you!
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