317. OM VISHVABAHAVE NAMA: ॐ विश्वबाहवे नाम:
Possesses auspicious arms for the protection of the World, as He kills enemies.
On the Seventh day, it is Ther [தேர்], most beautiful. While arriving to get seated in Ther, the Lord comes swiftly, like a lion! This is entirely different from other Ther in other Kshetrams. Vishvabahu means possesses many arms for the benefit of devotees. Swami Desika says while praising Sri Ashtabhuja Perumal in Kanchi, that for his benefit, the Lord had doubled His hands!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
SVS 331 [Karta - 316] (34.8)
316. OM KARTRE NAMA: ॐ कर्त्रे नम:
He killed His target of anger, Karthaveerya.
On the Sixth day of Brahmotsavam, the Lord graces as Sri Venugopala, which inspired Swami Vedanta Desika to compose Yadavapyudayam! When He played His venu [flute], cows and calves remained motionless to listen to the melodious tunes!
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In the evening the Lord rides elephant! One should be fortunate to witness the walk of the Lord!
He killed His target of anger, Karthaveerya.
On the Sixth day of Brahmotsavam, the Lord graces as Sri Venugopala, which inspired Swami Vedanta Desika to compose Yadavapyudayam! When He played His venu [flute], cows and calves remained motionless to listen to the melodious tunes!
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In the evening the Lord rides elephant! One should be fortunate to witness the walk of the Lord!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
SVS 330 [Krodhakrut - 315] (34.7)
315. OM KRODHAKRUTE NAMA: ॐ क्रोधक्रुते नम:
Developed anger to destroy Kshatriyas.
Sri Varadaraja graces with the sandal paste used by Sri Thayar, on His chest! On the Fifth day, in the morning, the Lord appears as a beautiful Damsel - Nacchiyar Tirukkolam [நாச்சியார் திருக் கோலம்].
The Lord is in Golden palanquin. Before dawn, the Lord goes through the Four streets around the temple. Seeing Him in Woman's form, we may wonder whether He is really She! When Sri Rama declined to take Sri Sita, along with Him to forest, She ridiculed whether He was a Woman in Male form! He adores today all ornaments of Sri Perundevi Thayar! He then visits Thoopul to bless Swami Desika and reaches Gangaikondan Mandapam. In the evening He is in procession on Yali Vahanam!
Krodhakrut means develops anger! Jamadagni, father of Sri Parashu Rama, was unjustifiably killed and this developed anger in Sri Parashu Rama. He vowed to kill all Kshatriyas.
Developed anger to destroy Kshatriyas.
Sri Varadaraja graces with the sandal paste used by Sri Thayar, on His chest! On the Fifth day, in the morning, the Lord appears as a beautiful Damsel - Nacchiyar Tirukkolam [நாச்சியார் திருக் கோலம்].
The Lord is in Golden palanquin. Before dawn, the Lord goes through the Four streets around the temple. Seeing Him in Woman's form, we may wonder whether He is really She! When Sri Rama declined to take Sri Sita, along with Him to forest, She ridiculed whether He was a Woman in Male form! He adores today all ornaments of Sri Perundevi Thayar! He then visits Thoopul to bless Swami Desika and reaches Gangaikondan Mandapam. In the evening He is in procession on Yali Vahanam!
Krodhakrut means develops anger! Jamadagni, father of Sri Parashu Rama, was unjustifiably killed and this developed anger in Sri Parashu Rama. He vowed to kill all Kshatriyas.
SVS 329 [Krodhaha -314] (34.6)
314. OM KRODHAGHNE NAMA: ॐ क्रोधघ्ने नम:
Got His anger quenched, in Sri Parashu Rama Avatara, after killing Kshatriyas of this Earth, in Twenty One generations, with His axe.
On the Fourth Day, the Lord appears as Sri Paramapada Nathan, along with Sri Ubhaya Nacchiyars. He is seated on Adisesha.
One leg is folded and the other is stretched. Till last Divine name, that is from Divine name 301 to 313, the Lord's appearance on the tender banyan leaf [Sri Vata Patra Sayee] was explained. From now on till Divine name 321, Eight Divine names describe Sri Parashu Rama Avatar. He took His axe weapon and killed all Kshatriyas [Rulers] of 21 generations. Krodhagna means anger suppressed. After killing Kshatriyas in 21 Generations, Kashyap Prajapti, requested Him to discard anger and so suppressed His anger. He threw away His axe in the ocean and reclaimed that area as His and it is Kerala today. The Lord as Sri Paramapada Nathan, arrives at Vahana Mandapam, and strolls with very little ornaments. At that time, safron is made into a paste and applied on His body. This is called 'vizhudhu kaapu [விழுது காப்பு]'. When worshiping here, we may wonder, whether this Lord could ever be angry?! In the evening the Lord is in procession in Chandra Prabha, and showers coolness - opposed to the quality in Sri Parashu Rama Avatar. On return, Nel alavai utsavam [நெல் அளவை உத்ஸவம்] is celebrated, when auditing of income and expenditure is done!
Got His anger quenched, in Sri Parashu Rama Avatara, after killing Kshatriyas of this Earth, in Twenty One generations, with His axe.
On the Fourth Day, the Lord appears as Sri Paramapada Nathan, along with Sri Ubhaya Nacchiyars. He is seated on Adisesha.
One leg is folded and the other is stretched. Till last Divine name, that is from Divine name 301 to 313, the Lord's appearance on the tender banyan leaf [Sri Vata Patra Sayee] was explained. From now on till Divine name 321, Eight Divine names describe Sri Parashu Rama Avatar. He took His axe weapon and killed all Kshatriyas [Rulers] of 21 generations. Krodhagna means anger suppressed. After killing Kshatriyas in 21 Generations, Kashyap Prajapti, requested Him to discard anger and so suppressed His anger. He threw away His axe in the ocean and reclaimed that area as His and it is Kerala today. The Lord as Sri Paramapada Nathan, arrives at Vahana Mandapam, and strolls with very little ornaments. At that time, safron is made into a paste and applied on His body. This is called 'vizhudhu kaapu [விழுது காப்பு]'. When worshiping here, we may wonder, whether this Lord could ever be angry?! In the evening the Lord is in procession in Chandra Prabha, and showers coolness - opposed to the quality in Sri Parashu Rama Avatar. On return, Nel alavai utsavam [நெல் அளவை உத்ஸவம்] is celebrated, when auditing of income and expenditure is done!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
SVS 328 [Vrusha: - 313] (34.5)
313. OM VRUSHAYA NAMA: ॐ वृषाय नम:
Devotees are drenched in His captivating form and by His sweet words.
Third day of Brahmotsavam is the most eagerly awaited Garudasevai in the early morning!
Garuda is holding the Divine feet, which redeem everyone from this samsaram. Even in British rule, during Garuda sevai, entire district was declared holiday. Swami Doddayacharya, who used to worship this Garuda sevai without fail, was once indisposed and could not attend. The Lord out of compassion for that great devotee, disappeared from Kanchi, for a while, to be present in Sholingapuram to grace Swami Doddayacharya! This is enacted even now, before start of the procession! Swami Desika says that the Lord of Kanchi showers rain of Moksham! The Lord graces Thoopul, birth place of Swami Desika, where one umbrella is lowered as mark of respect for the great devotee! It is believed that Ganga Devi performs pooja on Vaikasi Pournami day at the Sarvatheertham pond. Since the Lord accepted that pooja, the mandapam there is called Gangai Kondan mandapam [கங்கை கொண்டான் மண்டபம்]. In the evening on the Third day, the Lord appears on Hanumanta vahanam.
Devotees are drenched in His captivating form and by His sweet words.
Third day of Brahmotsavam is the most eagerly awaited Garudasevai in the early morning!
Garuda is holding the Divine feet, which redeem everyone from this samsaram. Even in British rule, during Garuda sevai, entire district was declared holiday. Swami Doddayacharya, who used to worship this Garuda sevai without fail, was once indisposed and could not attend. The Lord out of compassion for that great devotee, disappeared from Kanchi, for a while, to be present in Sholingapuram to grace Swami Doddayacharya! This is enacted even now, before start of the procession! Swami Desika says that the Lord of Kanchi showers rain of Moksham! The Lord graces Thoopul, birth place of Swami Desika, where one umbrella is lowered as mark of respect for the great devotee! It is believed that Ganga Devi performs pooja on Vaikasi Pournami day at the Sarvatheertham pond. Since the Lord accepted that pooja, the mandapam there is called Gangai Kondan mandapam [கங்கை கொண்டான் மண்டபம்]. In the evening on the Third day, the Lord appears on Hanumanta vahanam.
Friday, June 5, 2009
SVS 327 [Nahusho - 312] (34.4)
312. OM NAHUSHAYA NAMA: ॐ नहुषाय नम:
Binds people by His miraculous power.
During Brahmotsavam, the Lord displays various ornaments and dresses, never repeating. This festival starts on Vaikasi Hastam with Dwajarohanam and ends on the next day of Vaikasi Shravanam [when there will be Theertavari], with Dwaja avarohanam. After Simha vahanam on First evening, in His sannidhi is celebrated 'Irandam Saatthu [இரண்டாம் சாத்து]'. On the Second day, in the morning the Lord is on procession on Hamsa vahanam.
In the evening the Lord is in procession in Surya Prabha.
Nahusha means binding. Vaikasi-Visaka, in Nammalwar's birthday. On that day, the Lord arrives at Nammalwar sannidhi. We are bound by our Karmas. Punya is like golden shackles and papa is like iron shackles. Our actions result in papa/punya.
Binds people by His miraculous power.
During Brahmotsavam, the Lord displays various ornaments and dresses, never repeating. This festival starts on Vaikasi Hastam with Dwajarohanam and ends on the next day of Vaikasi Shravanam [when there will be Theertavari], with Dwaja avarohanam. After Simha vahanam on First evening, in His sannidhi is celebrated 'Irandam Saatthu [இரண்டாம் சாத்து]'. On the Second day, in the morning the Lord is on procession on Hamsa vahanam.
In the evening the Lord is in procession in Surya Prabha.
Nahusha means binding. Vaikasi-Visaka, in Nammalwar's birthday. On that day, the Lord arrives at Nammalwar sannidhi. We are bound by our Karmas. Punya is like golden shackles and papa is like iron shackles. Our actions result in papa/punya.
SVS 326 [Shikhandi - 311] (34.3)
311. OM SHIKHANDINE NAMA: ॐ शिखण्डिने नम:
Possesses extraordinary valour, that none can conquer Him, as Crown of abilities.
[This telecast of SVS was held up for a week from 25th May and we should have resumed from Divine name 306. But since arrangements at Kanchipuram to coincide with Brahmotsavam were already made, we start the series with SVS divine name 311. It is proposed to restart from Divine name 306 to 310, from the lectures beginning after Two weeks.]
From today [1st June 2009] the lectures are from the Brahmotsavam in Kanchipuram. Swami Vedanta Desika has praised this Brahmotsavam in his works. It takes place for Ten days, both in the day and night, in Vaikasi month, every year. Processions start from the temple in Vishnu Kanchi, aka Little Kanchi, to Gangaikondan [கங்கை கொண்டான்] mandapam in Shiva Kanchi, aka Big Kanchi, and return procession. Crowds assemble from all parts of the country. It is lead by Divya Prabhanda Ghoshti and followed by Veda Parayana Ghoshti.
Shikhandi means special Crown to denote His valour. On the first day of Brahmotsavam, after Dwajarohanam in the day, the Lord Sri Varadaraja is in procession on Simha [Lion] vahanam in the evening. Two large umbrellas are deployed during procession.
Possesses extraordinary valour, that none can conquer Him, as Crown of abilities.
[This telecast of SVS was held up for a week from 25th May and we should have resumed from Divine name 306. But since arrangements at Kanchipuram to coincide with Brahmotsavam were already made, we start the series with SVS divine name 311. It is proposed to restart from Divine name 306 to 310, from the lectures beginning after Two weeks.]
From today [1st June 2009] the lectures are from the Brahmotsavam in Kanchipuram. Swami Vedanta Desika has praised this Brahmotsavam in his works. It takes place for Ten days, both in the day and night, in Vaikasi month, every year. Processions start from the temple in Vishnu Kanchi, aka Little Kanchi, to Gangaikondan [கங்கை கொண்டான்] mandapam in Shiva Kanchi, aka Big Kanchi, and return procession. Crowds assemble from all parts of the country. It is lead by Divya Prabhanda Ghoshti and followed by Veda Parayana Ghoshti.
Shikhandi means special Crown to denote His valour. On the first day of Brahmotsavam, after Dwajarohanam in the day, the Lord Sri Varadaraja is in procession on Simha [Lion] vahanam in the evening. Two large umbrellas are deployed during procession.
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