Dear Srivaishnavas, Nirhetuka Kripa seems to be like Grace in Christianity. Many Srivaishnavas have difficulty in accepting the concept, though hallowed by Purvacharyas.If our conduct has no role in attracting His grace, why take the trouble of observing rigid rules of ethics in one's personal life? Sri Parasara Bhattar says, "Nimnottam c'a karun'am c'a jagat vic'itram Karma vyapekshya srijatas tava Ranga s'eshin Vaishamya nirghrinatayor na khalu prasktih Tat Brahma Su'tra sac'iva' s'rutayor ghushanti" [The world is strange with the high and low and sufferings.Sri Ranganata has cereated it by looking into Karma. There is so scope for discrimination by Him or lack of compassion. This is the declaration by Brahma Sutra and Vedas.] Why should He, Karma vyapekshya [seeing Karma], when no ground to bless or curse is needed? Adiyen, TCASrinivasaramanujan
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