Kalaksepam

a very interesting explanation by A Krishnamachari.

{The word Kalakshepam carries many meanings and connotations. The process of learning leads to an understanding. The understanding in turn leads to some interpretation about things, phenomena, observations data etc. Knowledge does not have any boundaries either space or time the process is evergreen and eternal.

The initiation into the religion and philosophy of Sri Vaishnavism is known as Kalakshepam among Sri Vashnavas, it places the initiated on a higher pedestal.}

 This knowledge seems to imbibe with it a certain pride (for not everyone can acquire it by wishing it. it has to be gifted to him by the all mighty itself it so seems. for no matter how one might try if you are not the blessed one things just do'nt fall into place the jigsaw puzzle seems unsolved.) It has to come to one when he is humble and the desire is intent. the grace then descends. No wonder the pride of being the selected one. few steps on he learns that that is not the ultimate goal he has just begun, the journey is long and an arduous one lots of other qualities have crept into the system he has to analyze it over deep thought and continuous association discussion etc like he has to keep at it no half way turning back is possible either he has to give up his desire or work harder to acquire more power through learning.

Well the Pancasamskaram etc to the one who has undergone Yajnopavitram makes one eligible to receive Kalaksepam etc then what about the ladies? are they not eligible? this cannot be..a women is by birth qualified.