To follow Vaikhanasa one must belong to the family lineage of Vaikhanasa tradition unlike the pancha ratra in which anyone can adopt it by deeksha. is this notion true ?
If so then is it not discrimination?
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2Yes, it is true. That's why they call themselves Garbha Vaishnavas; they think Vishnu initiates them in the womb. See my answer here for more details: http://hinduism.stackexchange.com/q/14516/36 – Keshav Srinivasan Mar 03 '17 at 02:00
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Why is it a discrimination? They consider it as a privilege. The custom is bit strange. – Sarvabhouma Mar 03 '17 at 07:22
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@SreeCharan That's why vaikhasa Vaishnavas are negligible in population. – Yogi Mar 03 '17 at 09:39