INTRODUCTION

Can there by any shadow without object? Or object restraining itself from casting its shadow? Emphatic 'No' silences us instantly. Object and shadow are complementary to each other one does not exist without the other, and like Ardhanareeswar Siva, they are ONE, although appearing to be Two; say two in one. This indispensability is discernable in the objects created both by God and man. Doesn't this man woman combination breathing life make them move majestic with dignified gait illustrate the truth referred to. lt applies to beliefs and traditions also.

Thousands of millions of people, particularly Vaishnavates living from the snowy peaks of Himalayas to the saltsoaked shores of Kanyakumari; Somanath in Gujarat to Kamakshi in Assam across are devoutly singing in ringing tones, or listening with rapt attention to the Suprabhatam of Lord Balaji every morning with due austerity. This song awakening is being sung down the ages and has become so popular that it ignited the faculty of composition embedded in the humanist-composers to write on almost all deities. And so, recitation is going on regularly in many temples. Thanks to the originator for enabling bhaktakoti aware of God's sports through this medium.

So far so good. But there arises a query striking a sad note that petrifies the tranquility of sober minds. For, that devotion of singing Suprabhatam is ended with awakening of that All-Time-Highest only, totally forgetting to put HIM to bed for relaxation and recouping of energy for continuation of work. A sad negligence. The kind Providence may condone this lapse for sometime, but not for ever, if it is wantonly disregarded or relegated to background.

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