Worse things were said about many saints - ramakrishna, vivekananda, sathya sai baba and many more. Nothing did or will stick. True disciples with 100% faith will not be swayed and will swim with the acharyas sharing all the abuses, bad times and impediments. The second lot whose faith wavered a bit will return to the mutt. The third 'abuse at all times' gang will continue to abuse and this will be ignored by all as in the past.
Obviously this verdict has upset the lot who were salivating for a stiff sentence and erosion of the values the mutt and tambrams stand for. Of course, this avenue of venting desperation and hate will go on for some time.
Obviously this verdict has upset the lot who were salivating for a stiff sentence and erosion of the values the mutt and tambrams stand for. Of course, this avenue of venting desperation and hate will go on for some time.
AFAI am concerned some NB reader from Kerala thinking almost in the same way Kunjuppu also thinks, is a good pointer to what public opinion is likely to be in this matter. However, after seeing Sankararaman's fate, I believe that many people will hesitate to come forward to criticize the Kanchi Mutt or its Acharyas for anything!! And that, any way, should give complete consolation to many members here, I feel.