135. OM LOKADYAKSHAYA NAMA: ॐ लोकाद्यक्षाय नम:
Graces those, who adhere to Dharma.
136. OM SURADHYAKSHAYA NAMA: ॐ सुराद्यक्षाय नम:
He comprehends Devas, worshiped by such persons.
137. DHARMADYAKSHAYA NAMA: ॐ धर्माद्यक्षाय नम:
Comprehends Dharma.
Lokadhyaksha = knows all the worlds. Suradyaksha = Knows Devas. Dharmadyaksha = knows all Dharma. These are considered as attributes to Sri Aniruddha, One of the Four Vyuhamurti. We saw earlier that Aniruddha - Usha marriage was celebrated in this -Thiruthangal- Kshetram. It is apt we are studying Divine names attributed to Sri Aniruddha. Here the Garuda is with amrut kalash or nectar pot. Every Thursday he is offered Modhakam [கொழுக் கட்டை]. Lighting lamp with Five wicks is beneficial. Today [29th August 2008] we will see Three Divine names together. Lokadyaksha means He is the Leader for all Worlds. Vedas have been preached by the Lord for the benefit of the people. Loukikam [லௌகிகம் ] is rules and regulations for doing a karma. Vaidhikam [வைதிகம் ] is the capacity to do that karma. Raghuvamsa is a great literary work of Poet Kalidasa. In this he praises the Kings of Raghu dynasty. Emperor Dileep was a great King, Kalidasa says while Dileepa took care of Swarag lok of Indra, Indra took care of Dileepa's Kingdom. It means Dileepa ensured the proper performance of Yagnas to please devas. They in turn ensured proper rains and other climate for the welfare of humans. Like this the Lord has designed Yagnas. He has ordained people to perform Yagna. Noble persons guide in the conduct of Yagnas. The Lord is worshiped by Dharma. When Arjuna was confused between Dharma and Adharma, Sri Krishna preached Gita and showed him the path of Dharma. When Indrajit was to be killed, Lakshman took out an arrow and vowed that if Sri Rama was treading Dharma and if He was Truthful, that arrow should kill the target. These Three names make clear the Lord's care for Dharma.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
SVS 139 [Kavi -134] (14.11)
134. OM KAVAYE NAMA:
Comprehends everything.
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We worship Sri Thiruthangal Appan with Sri Senkamalavalli Nachiyar. The temple is with sculptures and paintings and notifies its Divinity. Sri Thayar is in the lower tier while the Lord is on the upper tier. Emperor Maha Bali's grandson was Banasura, whose daughter was the beautiful Usha. She dreamt a very handsome Prince and her freind Chitralekha identified him as Aniruddha, son of Pradhyumna and grand son of Sri Rukmini and Sri Krishna. Chitralekha with her mystic power brought Aniruddha and he remained in Usha's chambers. Knowing this Banasura imprisoned Aniruddha and Sri Krishna waged a war to recover Aniruddha. Defeating Bana, Usha and Aniruddha were happily married. That marriage was celebrated here at the request of Pururavas. Today's [28th August 2008] divine name kavi: means total understanding of things. We have limitations and we sometime think rope as snake, sea shell as silver. But the Lord comprehends everything, including their future. Kavi can predict future, by imagination. Swami Desika says kavi or poet is also a creator of imaginary world. He also sees the reality.
sarvagah sarvavid-bhAnur-viSHvaksenO janArdana: |
vedOvedavid-avyangO vedAngo vedavith kavi: || (14)
Comprehends everything.
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We worship Sri Thiruthangal Appan with Sri Senkamalavalli Nachiyar. The temple is with sculptures and paintings and notifies its Divinity. Sri Thayar is in the lower tier while the Lord is on the upper tier. Emperor Maha Bali's grandson was Banasura, whose daughter was the beautiful Usha. She dreamt a very handsome Prince and her freind Chitralekha identified him as Aniruddha, son of Pradhyumna and grand son of Sri Rukmini and Sri Krishna. Chitralekha with her mystic power brought Aniruddha and he remained in Usha's chambers. Knowing this Banasura imprisoned Aniruddha and Sri Krishna waged a war to recover Aniruddha. Defeating Bana, Usha and Aniruddha were happily married. That marriage was celebrated here at the request of Pururavas. Today's [28th August 2008] divine name kavi: means total understanding of things. We have limitations and we sometime think rope as snake, sea shell as silver. But the Lord comprehends everything, including their future. Kavi can predict future, by imagination. Swami Desika says kavi or poet is also a creator of imaginary world. He also sees the reality.
sarvagah sarvavid-bhAnur-viSHvaksenO janArdana: |
vedOvedavid-avyangO vedAngo vedavith kavi: || (14)
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
SVS 138 [ Vedavid -133] ( 14.10)
133. OM VEDAVIDE NAMA: ॐ वेदविदे नम:
Makes Dharma Shastras to be followed and accepts them as offerings.
The Lord spreads Dharma in the World and makes others to follow them. We are in Thiruthankal, near Srivilliputhur. It is one of the Divyadesam and Sri Senkamalavalli Thayar is gracing. The Lord is Sri Thiruthankal Appan [திருத் தங்கால் ]. Since Sri Thayar resides here, it is called Thiruthangal. Once there was an argument between Adisesha and Banyan tree in the Swetha islands; as to where the Lord always resides: on Adisesha? or, on the banyan leaf? When they approached lord Brahma to decide, his verdict was in favor of Adisesha. Discouraged, banyan tree meditated and the Lord appeared to ask what Banyan needed. Banyan tree said that the Lord should always rest on it and thus it became a hill here and the Lord resides always.
Shastras indicate the good and bad things in life. Vedas are like a lamp. Great people use lamps to explore in the darkness. But some insects are attracted by light and get perished in the light. Certainly mistake is not of the lamp. It guided the correct persons. Doctor gives medicines and prescribes how to take in doses. If someone thought of immediate cure by taking all in one go, mistake is not of the doctor. The Lord prescribes Dharma to be followed.
Makes Dharma Shastras to be followed and accepts them as offerings.
The Lord spreads Dharma in the World and makes others to follow them. We are in Thiruthankal, near Srivilliputhur. It is one of the Divyadesam and Sri Senkamalavalli Thayar is gracing. The Lord is Sri Thiruthankal Appan [திருத் தங்கால் ]. Since Sri Thayar resides here, it is called Thiruthangal. Once there was an argument between Adisesha and Banyan tree in the Swetha islands; as to where the Lord always resides: on Adisesha? or, on the banyan leaf? When they approached lord Brahma to decide, his verdict was in favor of Adisesha. Discouraged, banyan tree meditated and the Lord appeared to ask what Banyan needed. Banyan tree said that the Lord should always rest on it and thus it became a hill here and the Lord resides always.
Shastras indicate the good and bad things in life. Vedas are like a lamp. Great people use lamps to explore in the darkness. But some insects are attracted by light and get perished in the light. Certainly mistake is not of the lamp. It guided the correct persons. Doctor gives medicines and prescribes how to take in doses. If someone thought of immediate cure by taking all in one go, mistake is not of the doctor. The Lord prescribes Dharma to be followed.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
SVS 137 [Vedango- 132] (14.9 )
132. OM VEDANGAYA NAMA: ॐ वेदान्गाय नम:
In understanding Him, the Lord has Vedas as organs.
We are in Mannargudi. By the Divine name avyanga, we understood that the Lord has the Vedas with Six organs as His organs. Now, to understand the Lord or to perceive Him, Vedas help, just like our organs help us to perceive things. The Only Paramatman is realized by Vedas; but in doing so, at various places, depending on the context, it mentions various Names. It is like the same person is known to his children as father; to his wife as husband; to his parents as Son; to his subordinates as boss, etc. To understand Vedas we take help of Itihasa, Purana, Alwar's works, etc. Vedanga also means, according to Swami Madwacharya's commentary, having Sri Maha Lakshmi in His body [chest]. Thus this Divine name means He is having Vedas as organs, He can be perceived by Vedas and Sri Maha Lakshmi is in His body.
In understanding Him, the Lord has Vedas as organs.
We are in Mannargudi. By the Divine name avyanga, we understood that the Lord has the Vedas with Six organs as His organs. Now, to understand the Lord or to perceive Him, Vedas help, just like our organs help us to perceive things. The Only Paramatman is realized by Vedas; but in doing so, at various places, depending on the context, it mentions various Names. It is like the same person is known to his children as father; to his wife as husband; to his parents as Son; to his subordinates as boss, etc. To understand Vedas we take help of Itihasa, Purana, Alwar's works, etc. Vedanga also means, according to Swami Madwacharya's commentary, having Sri Maha Lakshmi in His body [chest]. Thus this Divine name means He is having Vedas as organs, He can be perceived by Vedas and Sri Maha Lakshmi is in His body.
Monday, August 25, 2008
SVS 136 [Avyango -131] (14.8)
131. OM AVYANGAYA NAMA: अव्यंगाय नम:
Without lack of any metres, complete with all the Six organs of Vedas.
Today's [25th August 2008] lecture is form Champakaranya Kshetram or Mannargudi, Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple. Though it is not one of the 108 Divyadesam, it has been visited and praised by Acharyas and great persons. The Lord graces along with Sri Rukmini and Sri Satyabhama. Haridra river is like Yamuna river. There can be none who is not captivated by the beauty of the Lord here. One hand is holding the whip while the other hand is on the shoulder of His consort.
Avyanga is the correct pronunciation when SVS is chanted as namavali. Vedas are infinite and have Six organs [अंग ]. These are necessary to understand Vedas. Like organs or ang of our body or angi, Vedas are understood by these organs. These are Siksha [method of learning], Vyakaranam [ grammar], Chandas [ metres], Niruttham [analysis], Jyotisham[ astrology] and Kalpa. Nammalwar has composed Four compilations and those are like the Four Vedas. They are Thiruviruttham, Thiruvasiriyam, Thiruvandadhi and Thiruvaimozhi. That is why he is called Vedam thamizh seidha maran [வேதம் தமிழ் செய்த மாறன்]. Thirumangai Alwar composed Six compilations - Thirkkurunthandakam, Thirunedunthandakam, Siriya Thirumadal, Periya Thirumadal, Thiruvezhu kootrirukkai and Periya Thirumozhi. These are considered as the Six ang for Nammalwar's Veda.
Without lack of any metres, complete with all the Six organs of Vedas.
Today's [25th August 2008] lecture is form Champakaranya Kshetram or Mannargudi, Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple. Though it is not one of the 108 Divyadesam, it has been visited and praised by Acharyas and great persons. The Lord graces along with Sri Rukmini and Sri Satyabhama. Haridra river is like Yamuna river. There can be none who is not captivated by the beauty of the Lord here. One hand is holding the whip while the other hand is on the shoulder of His consort.
Avyanga is the correct pronunciation when SVS is chanted as namavali. Vedas are infinite and have Six organs [अंग ]. These are necessary to understand Vedas. Like organs or ang of our body or angi, Vedas are understood by these organs. These are Siksha [method of learning], Vyakaranam [ grammar], Chandas [ metres], Niruttham [analysis], Jyotisham[ astrology] and Kalpa. Nammalwar has composed Four compilations and those are like the Four Vedas. They are Thiruviruttham, Thiruvasiriyam, Thiruvandadhi and Thiruvaimozhi. That is why he is called Vedam thamizh seidha maran [வேதம் தமிழ் செய்த மாறன்]. Thirumangai Alwar composed Six compilations - Thirkkurunthandakam, Thirunedunthandakam, Siriya Thirumadal, Periya Thirumadal, Thiruvezhu kootrirukkai and Periya Thirumozhi. These are considered as the Six ang for Nammalwar's Veda.
Friday, August 22, 2008
SVS 135 [Vedavid -130] (14.7)
130. OM VEDAVIDE NAMA: वेदविदे नम:
Understands the true meaning in Vedas.
We will study today's [22nd August 2008] Divine name in Sri Krishna's birth place Mathura and His playing ground of Brindavan. As He ran about in these places, His footprints were seen on the ground, like declaring properties with seal. In Vishnu Puranam, it is declared that the Lord reclining on the serpent in the Milk Ocean, is playing in Mathura. When the Gopis wanted to select a safe place to live, Sri Krishna by His will power, turned the thorny dry Brindavan into lush green place so that cows had plenty to graze and Gopis and Gopikas to live happily. Upanishads are called Aranyakam in Vedas. So, aranyakam [forest] shows the Lord.
Vedavid means thorough understanding of Vedas or the true meaning of Vedas. Vedas came out of Valmiki as Srimad Ramayanam. While the sages in Ramayana were reborn as Gopikas in Sri Krishna Avatar, Vedas took the form of cows. The Lord took the forms of Swan [ Hamsa] and Horse [Sri Hayagriva], to preach Vedas to lord Brahma.
Understands the true meaning in Vedas.
We will study today's [22nd August 2008] Divine name in Sri Krishna's birth place Mathura and His playing ground of Brindavan. As He ran about in these places, His footprints were seen on the ground, like declaring properties with seal. In Vishnu Puranam, it is declared that the Lord reclining on the serpent in the Milk Ocean, is playing in Mathura. When the Gopis wanted to select a safe place to live, Sri Krishna by His will power, turned the thorny dry Brindavan into lush green place so that cows had plenty to graze and Gopis and Gopikas to live happily. Upanishads are called Aranyakam in Vedas. So, aranyakam [forest] shows the Lord.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
SVS 134 [ Vedo-129] (14.6)
129. OM VEDHAYA NAMA: ॐ वेदाय नम:
Induces knowledge about Shastras.
Today [21st August 2008], we are at Sri Parthasarathy temple in Thiruvallikeni, also known as Brindaaranyam, in Chennai.
SRI PARTHASARATHY AS VENNAI THAZHI KANNAN
Veda means knowledge. Thirumangai Alwar when singing in praise of the Lord here, describes the Lord as Veda and the taste of Veda [வேதத்தை, வேதத்தின் சுவைப் பயனை ]. Vedas are the breath of the Lord. He is embodiment of Knowledge and induces knowledge in others. As the Chariot Driver of Arjuna, He preached Gita, the essence of Vedas. Shasras say that to get knowledge we should meditate on the conch of the Lord. Sri Parthasarathy is holding the conch in His right hand. Appropriately, Sri Thayar here is Sri Vedavalli.
Induces knowledge about Shastras.
Today [21st August 2008], we are at Sri Parthasarathy temple in Thiruvallikeni, also known as Brindaaranyam, in Chennai.
SRI PARTHASARATHY AS VENNAI THAZHI KANNAN
Veda means knowledge. Thirumangai Alwar when singing in praise of the Lord here, describes the Lord as Veda and the taste of Veda [வேதத்தை, வேதத்தின் சுவைப் பயனை ]. Vedas are the breath of the Lord. He is embodiment of Knowledge and induces knowledge in others. As the Chariot Driver of Arjuna, He preached Gita, the essence of Vedas. Shasras say that to get knowledge we should meditate on the conch of the Lord. Sri Parthasarathy is holding the conch in His right hand. Appropriately, Sri Thayar here is Sri Vedavalli.
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