Re: Mantras: It's The Same God - Why Different Results?
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Viraja
Namaste Web,
Let me talk about what it is said of Sri Ramachandra for an example. Whereas some devatas are known for fast action and granting of relief from suffering for the devotee (Sri Narasimha deva is always spoken of as such a devata), Sri Rama is always thought of by many as a devata who will put his devotees to much tests and trials, while finally yielding him 'mukthi'. Why is it said so? I think these stories sprung up after the story of the trials and tribulations faced by one prominent devotee of Sri Rama, namely Bhadrachalam Ramadasa - he built the famous Bhadrachalam temple for Lord Rama with king's money and without king's knowledge, therefore he was imprisoned and ill-treated for a very long time before Sri Rama redeemed him of his plight.
Namaste Viraja Ji,
I read that Bhadrachalam Ramadasa suffered because in his previous life he kept a parrot captive in a cage as a pet and as a result of the bad karma of confining and causing sorrow to a bird he underwent great problems.
But I read that Lord Vishnu doesn't grant wishes easily and that He puts a lot tests to His devotees.I think that is because people don't expect Lord Vishnu to grant materialistic desires but pray to Him to grant Mukti.In order to attain Moksha, naturally one has face a lot of tribulations,so it may be indeed true that Lord Vishnu is said to repeatedly test the sincerity,purity of a devotee before granting wishes.
Whereas some devatas are known for fast action and granting of relief from suffering for the devotee (
Sri Narasimha deva is always spoken of as such a devata)
Why is Sri Narasimha Swamy considered so?
Worship of Lord Narasimha is very popular in the South.
I also heard that one must maintain very high standards in worship,is it true?
Generally,one does not require any special dikshas to worship Lord Sri Rama or Sri Krishan,is it the same for other forms of Lord Vishnu?
In Vaishnava Sampradayam worship of which deities(forms/avataras of Lord Sriman Narayana) is emphasized?
Are there any other Devatas(Vaishnava and non-Vaishnava) who are said to take fast action and grant relief from suffering for the devotees?
He dances in the golden hall of Chidambaram, Let us worship His rosy anklet girt Feet.
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