BELUR TEMPLE - COBBLERS' SUBSTITUTING THE WORN OUT CHAPPALS WITH NEW ONES

Haste ends in waste. Hasty man never reaps the full benefit of his action. Commissions galore permeate the field of his action, and at every step worry peeps in and robs the joy of achievement. Exceptions are not barred here also. If it is kept at beck and call, success itself seeks and showers bliss. It has no reservations and so applicable to all classes of people.

One glaring example of haste resulting in breaking centuries old traditions comes to light at Belur Chennakesava Swamy temple. Exotic circumstances led to the casting off the masterly sculptured archamurti and' substituted it by another brought from afar to maintain fair sanctity and retain auspiciousness of the time. This commission enabled a much neglected and unreasonably ostracized community to enjoy special privileges, which they would not dream in their hundred janmas to speak the truth.

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