99. OM SIDDHIYE NAMA: ॐ सिद्धिये नम:
He is the Objective of means.
Near Chakra theertham, in Naimisharanyam, the Brindavanam of Sri Vansatakopa Sri Veeraraghava Satakopa Yatindra Mahadesikan [43rd Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt] is there. The Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha and the idol of the Jeer are here. This Jeer belonged to a village Devanarvilagam [தேவனார்விளாகம்], near Sri Oppiliappan Koil. His ancestral house is preserved and we should maintain such Acharyas' belongings with the same care as we do of the Lord's. The last Divine name indicated that He is siddha or everlasting. The Lord is the Objective of various means by which we try to find Him. He is the Ultimate objective of all searches we make. Once we attain Him, do we need any other? We pray Him to fulfill our wishes; but these wishes should be only for attaining Him. That makes Him very happy and He decides to make our living happy and smooth. Siddhi means achieving the result or ultimate stage. We say some persons have attained siddhi. When in Dhandakaranya all sages wanted to enjoy being with Lord Sri Rama, He told that their desires would be fulfilled in His next avatar. As Gopikas, they enjoyed the company of Sri Krishna. Compared to this other siddhis like flying or walking on water, etc., are nothing and in a way hindrance. These superhuman feats make one haughty. Viswamitra sought the help of Sri Rama, and the Lord followed the sage with folded hands.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
SVS 104 [ Siddha-98] ( 11.3)
98.OM SIDDHAYA NAMA:
Everlasting.
Due to power cut, I could not listen to the lecture today [4th July 2008] and I regret for the disappointment.
Everlasting.
Due to power cut, I could not listen to the lecture today [4th July 2008] and I regret for the disappointment.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
SVS 103 [ Sarveswara-97] (11.2)
97. OM SARVESWARAYA NAMA: ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नम:
Reaches out Himself to all devotees.
Sarveswara, today's [3rd July 2008] Divine name, suggests that Lord, by Himself reaches out to His devotees. He does not wait till they come to Him; but rushes forward to welcome them. This is evident from Vibheeshana saranagathi. He says He was sad that He did not go to Vibheeshana's place and offer protection but made him to come to His place. In Bhagavatham, Akrura was sent by Kamsa to fetch Sri Krishna. Accordingly, Akrura brings them in a chariot from Brindavan to Mathura. On reaching Mathura town, Sri Krishna told Akrura that He and Sri Balarama, would walk into this town, admirng the beauty of the town. They then walk through the streets. In Mathura a florist Malakara, lived in a hut, in a corner. He used to make garlands and would think that such beautiful and fragrant flowers were meant for the Lord alone.Like, Perialwar, he was immersed in the glory of the Lord. Malakara was not aware of Sri Krishna's visit to Mathura. Suddenly, the Lord and Sri Balarama, entered the hut of Malakara to the greatest surprise of him. He offered all the flowers. This is the quality of sarveswara, reaching out to His devotees, Himself. Swami Desika in Padukasahasram says, that to enable all those who are not able to visit temples to worship the Lord, Sri Padukadevi arranges for the Lord to come in the streets in procession and fulfill His quality of sarveswara.
Reaches out Himself to all devotees.
Sarveswara, today's [3rd July 2008] Divine name, suggests that Lord, by Himself reaches out to His devotees. He does not wait till they come to Him; but rushes forward to welcome them. This is evident from Vibheeshana saranagathi. He says He was sad that He did not go to Vibheeshana's place and offer protection but made him to come to His place. In Bhagavatham, Akrura was sent by Kamsa to fetch Sri Krishna. Accordingly, Akrura brings them in a chariot from Brindavan to Mathura. On reaching Mathura town, Sri Krishna told Akrura that He and Sri Balarama, would walk into this town, admirng the beauty of the town. They then walk through the streets. In Mathura a florist Malakara, lived in a hut, in a corner. He used to make garlands and would think that such beautiful and fragrant flowers were meant for the Lord alone.Like, Perialwar, he was immersed in the glory of the Lord. Malakara was not aware of Sri Krishna's visit to Mathura. Suddenly, the Lord and Sri Balarama, entered the hut of Malakara to the greatest surprise of him. He offered all the flowers. This is the quality of sarveswara, reaching out to His devotees, Himself. Swami Desika in Padukasahasram says, that to enable all those who are not able to visit temples to worship the Lord, Sri Padukadevi arranges for the Lord to come in the streets in procession and fulfill His quality of sarveswara.
Friday, July 4, 2008
SVS 102 [ Aja-96](11.1)
96. OM AJAYA NAMA: ॐ अजाय नम:
Removes obstacles, to make devotees reach Him.
All the 18 puranas made by Vyasa were propagated from Naimisharanyam The Eighteen puranas are: 1.Matsya 2. Markandeya 3. Bhavishya 4. Bhagavatha. 5. Brahma 6. Brahmanda 7. Brahmavaivartha 8. Varaha 9. Vamana. 10. Vayu 11. Vishna 12. Agni 13. Naradeeya 14. Padma 15. Mooga 16. Garuda 17. Koorma and 18. Skanda. Of these Six each are regarded as Satvika, Rajasa and Tamasa puranas. Apart from these Vyasa partitioned Vedas and composed Mahabharata, considered as the Fifth Veda. Such a great person lived in this place. We can be proud of being born in the country where Naimisharanyam exists. Today's [ 2nd July 2008] Divine name is aja:, which means without birth [He is not born]. Another meaning of this is removing obstacles. In order that we may worship Him, He removes the impediments. Though punya is good, both papa and punya are like handcuffs. Papa is steel one and punya is golden handcuff. Both bind us in this samsaram. In a way papa is better; the person doing papa is at least afraid of doing it again. But, from punya we enjoy and we get more involved in this samsaram, for more enjoyment. Sufferings make us to pray to Him. Kunti, prayed Lord Sri Krishna to give her sufferings so that she would never forget Him. Punya induces interest in this worldly life.
Removes obstacles, to make devotees reach Him.
All the 18 puranas made by Vyasa were propagated from Naimisharanyam The Eighteen puranas are: 1.Matsya 2. Markandeya 3. Bhavishya 4. Bhagavatha. 5. Brahma 6. Brahmanda 7. Brahmavaivartha 8. Varaha 9. Vamana. 10. Vayu 11. Vishna 12. Agni 13. Naradeeya 14. Padma 15. Mooga 16. Garuda 17. Koorma and 18. Skanda. Of these Six each are regarded as Satvika, Rajasa and Tamasa puranas. Apart from these Vyasa partitioned Vedas and composed Mahabharata, considered as the Fifth Veda. Such a great person lived in this place. We can be proud of being born in the country where Naimisharanyam exists. Today's [ 2nd July 2008] Divine name is aja:, which means without birth [He is not born]. Another meaning of this is removing obstacles. In order that we may worship Him, He removes the impediments. Though punya is good, both papa and punya are like handcuffs. Papa is steel one and punya is golden handcuff. Both bind us in this samsaram. In a way papa is better; the person doing papa is at least afraid of doing it again. But, from punya we enjoy and we get more involved in this samsaram, for more enjoyment. Sufferings make us to pray to Him. Kunti, prayed Lord Sri Krishna to give her sufferings so that she would never forget Him. Punya induces interest in this worldly life.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
SVS 101 [ Sarvadharshana-95](10.10)
95. OM SARVADHARSHANAYA NAMA: ॐ सर्व धर्शनाय नम:
He exhibits His majesty to devotees.
In Naimisharanyam the holy pond is called Chakra Theertham. Nemi means the Lord's discus and since it fell in this place, it got the name Naimisharanyam. To wash off blood stains, Nemi or Chakra, bathed in this pond and so it is called Chakra Theertham. A dip in this pond will get us Moksham. Sarvadharshana means the Lord exhibits all His majesty and greatness. Earlier, we saw the Lord does so many unimaginable tasks to infuse faith in Him. Karma kanda of Vedas are in a way do this. While preaching Gita, the Lord graced Arjuna with His gigantic Vishwaroopam, so that Arjuna gets faith in Him. Many do not realize the Lord in spite of His exposition. Thiruppanalwar was born in a community considered to be lowly. So, he never came into Srirangam temple; but prayed the Lord by singing from the banks of river Kaveri. Once Lokasaranga, a brahmin, wanted the Alwar to give way for him to go to temple. Thiruppanalwar was engrossed in his singing and so did not notice, Lokasaranga, who threw a stone at the Alwar, which injured him. Alwar coming to his senses, apologised and gave way. But in the temple Lokasaranga did not get the grace of the Lord and he was told that he had disrespected a great Bhakta. Lokasaranga rushed back to fetch Thiruppanalwar, who refused to set foot in the temple. To honour the Lord's order, Lokasaranga carried Thiruppanalwar on his shoulders and brought him inside the temple. Alwar saw the Lord and His greatness and he sang the famous Amalanadhipiran, describing the Lord's various organs. In the pasuram he says kaatave [காட்டவே], meaning He showed or exposed Himself and the Alwar could appreciate. This Divine name sarvadharshanaya is also a mantra and when properly meditated, eyesight problems can be rectified.
10th sloka:
suresa saranam sarma viswaretha prajabhava aha samvatsaro vyala prathyaya sarvadarshana.
He exhibits His majesty to devotees.
In Naimisharanyam the holy pond is called Chakra Theertham. Nemi means the Lord's discus and since it fell in this place, it got the name Naimisharanyam. To wash off blood stains, Nemi or Chakra, bathed in this pond and so it is called Chakra Theertham. A dip in this pond will get us Moksham. Sarvadharshana means the Lord exhibits all His majesty and greatness. Earlier, we saw the Lord does so many unimaginable tasks to infuse faith in Him. Karma kanda of Vedas are in a way do this. While preaching Gita, the Lord graced Arjuna with His gigantic Vishwaroopam, so that Arjuna gets faith in Him. Many do not realize the Lord in spite of His exposition. Thiruppanalwar was born in a community considered to be lowly. So, he never came into Srirangam temple; but prayed the Lord by singing from the banks of river Kaveri. Once Lokasaranga, a brahmin, wanted the Alwar to give way for him to go to temple. Thiruppanalwar was engrossed in his singing and so did not notice, Lokasaranga, who threw a stone at the Alwar, which injured him. Alwar coming to his senses, apologised and gave way. But in the temple Lokasaranga did not get the grace of the Lord and he was told that he had disrespected a great Bhakta. Lokasaranga rushed back to fetch Thiruppanalwar, who refused to set foot in the temple. To honour the Lord's order, Lokasaranga carried Thiruppanalwar on his shoulders and brought him inside the temple. Alwar saw the Lord and His greatness and he sang the famous Amalanadhipiran, describing the Lord's various organs. In the pasuram he says kaatave [காட்டவே], meaning He showed or exposed Himself and the Alwar could appreciate. This Divine name sarvadharshanaya is also a mantra and when properly meditated, eyesight problems can be rectified.
10th sloka:
suresa saranam sarma viswaretha prajabhava aha samvatsaro vyala prathyaya sarvadarshana.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
SVS 100 [ Prathyaya-94](10.9)
94. OM PRATHYAYA NAMA: ॐ प्रत्ययाय नम:
Creates faith in devotees।
We are at Naimisharanyam [ can be reached by train from Sitapur or by bus from Lucknow,U.P.]. This is a very famous Kshetram where many sages and
rishis have meditated and seen the Lord. It is a Divya desam, where river Gomati flows incessantly. Many Puranas were publicized from this holy place. The Lord Sri Devaraja appears as a forest. Thirumangai Alwar has composed Ten pasurams in praise of this Kshetram. Divine name vyala indicated that the Lord is able to attract His devotees. Prathyaya indicates that the Lord can be depended upon. The Lord acts in such a way as to create confidence in devotees. We pray to God to seek our desires fulfilled. This is because we are confident that the Lord would listen to our prayers. Our faith in Him grows. We repose great faith in a surgeon so that our physical maladies are solved. We should have similar faith in the Lord. Vedas are divided into two parts - karma kanda and gyana kanda. The former explains how various yagnas like hrakameshti yaga for begetting children, etc., are to be performed. We do these to attain the prescribed results. But all these are all temporary benefits and only attaining the Lord is the permanent and for this Gyana kanda is to be understood. Then, why not only Gyana kanda? It is to impart faith in Him that Karma kanda is there.
Creates faith in devotees।
We are at Naimisharanyam [ can be reached by train from Sitapur or by bus from Lucknow,U.P.]. This is a very famous Kshetram where many sages and
rishis have meditated and seen the Lord. It is a Divya desam, where river Gomati flows incessantly. Many Puranas were publicized from this holy place. The Lord Sri Devaraja appears as a forest. Thirumangai Alwar has composed Ten pasurams in praise of this Kshetram. Divine name vyala indicated that the Lord is able to attract His devotees. Prathyaya indicates that the Lord can be depended upon. The Lord acts in such a way as to create confidence in devotees. We pray to God to seek our desires fulfilled. This is because we are confident that the Lord would listen to our prayers. Our faith in Him grows. We repose great faith in a surgeon so that our physical maladies are solved. We should have similar faith in the Lord. Vedas are divided into two parts - karma kanda and gyana kanda. The former explains how various yagnas like hrakameshti yaga for begetting children, etc., are to be performed. We do these to attain the prescribed results. But all these are all temporary benefits and only attaining the Lord is the permanent and for this Gyana kanda is to be understood. Then, why not only Gyana kanda? It is to impart faith in Him that Karma kanda is there.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
SVS 99 [Vyala -93](10.8)
93. OM VYALAYA NAMA: ॐ व्यालाय नम:
Accepts devotees with love.
Vyala means He attracts everyone to Him. In Koodaraivellum [கூடாரை வெல்லும்] pasuram of Thiruppavai, it is implied that the Lord wins His enemies by His prowess. But He attracts His devotees by His various qualities like sowseelyam, soulabhyam, etc. In Srimad Ramayana, saranagathi can be found at every instance and so it is called saranagathi shastram. Of the various saranagathi, Vibheeshana saranagathi in yuddha kandam is considered to be most important. Swami Vedantha Desika has written a detailed commentary on this called abhaya pradhana saram. On the seashore, Sri Rama inquired as to whether to accept Vibheeshana or not and asked for the opinion of all. Sugreeva did not want to accept Vibheshana as he was the brother of Ravana. But the Lord said that the moment Vibheeshana thought of surrender, He had accepted him in His fold. He accepts anyone, even if he is the most contemptuous and hated, if he surrendered in devotion.
Accepts devotees with love.
Vyala means He attracts everyone to Him. In Koodaraivellum [கூடாரை வெல்லும்] pasuram of Thiruppavai, it is implied that the Lord wins His enemies by His prowess. But He attracts His devotees by His various qualities like sowseelyam, soulabhyam, etc. In Srimad Ramayana, saranagathi can be found at every instance and so it is called saranagathi shastram. Of the various saranagathi, Vibheeshana saranagathi in yuddha kandam is considered to be most important. Swami Vedantha Desika has written a detailed commentary on this called abhaya pradhana saram. On the seashore, Sri Rama inquired as to whether to accept Vibheeshana or not and asked for the opinion of all. Sugreeva did not want to accept Vibheshana as he was the brother of Ravana. But the Lord said that the moment Vibheeshana thought of surrender, He had accepted him in His fold. He accepts anyone, even if he is the most contemptuous and hated, if he surrendered in devotion.
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