210. OM SURARIGNE NAMA:
In lower Ahobilam is Sri Ahobila mutt. There Sri Narasimha is gracing as Moolavar; but Utsavar is Sri Rama. Though many stay in this Mutt, they do not notice this. We should remember Sri Karancha Narasimha, where He is also called Sri Raghavasimham. The Lord there graces with Bow. We also saw Hanuman in front of Sri Karancha Narasimha sannidhi. Sri Rama in Ahobila mutt was installed very recently, about 40 years back, by the 44th Jeer, popularly known as Swami Mukkur Azhagiyasingar and who built the tallest Raja Gopuram in Srirangam. Sri Rama is believed to have prayed to Sri Narasimha and that stotram is called Sri Rama Panchamruta stotram. We should not miss to worship Sri Rama here when visiting Ahobilam. By worshiping in this sannidhi and chanting Sri Rama Panchamruta stotram, couples will lead peaceful life and all their differences would vanish.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
SVS 223 [Surariha -210 continued] (22.11 contd.)
223. OM SURARIGNE NAMA:
Some years back to visit Sri Pavana Narasimha, Sri Malola Narasimha, Sri Jwala Narasimha sannidhis and Prahalada padi, one had to travel in very difficult terrain. Now, thanks to the present Jeer of Sri Ahobila mutt, Sri Lakshminrusimha Divya paduka sevaka Sri Vansatakopa Sri Narayana Yatindra Mahadesika, many bridges and approach roads have been constructed, making travel easier. Sri Thayar in Upper Ahobilam is Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar. She appeared in Chenchu community, known for hunting. In Puranas it is said that Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar loved the Lord Sri Ahobilesa and married Him. She meditated in a very peaceful place and it is called Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar cave. This is very near Sri Pavana Narasimha sannidhi. The Sixth Jeer of Sri Ahobila mutt entered a cave near Sri Ahobila Narasimha sannidhi, and disappeared. It is believed that even now he is performing pooja to Sri Narasimha inside the cave. The next Jeer, Seventh Jeer, had composed a drama Sri Vasantika parinayam [श्री वासंतिका परिणयम ] in Sanskrit, describing the marriage of Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar with Sri Ahobilesa. Sri Vasantika is another name of Sri Thayar. One of the maid servants of Sri Thayar in Vaikuntam, wanted to marry the Lord and expressed her desire to Sri Thayar, Who asked her to be born in Chenchu community in Ahobilam. The Lord as Sri Ahobilesa, King of Ahobilam, was in the hill forest, hunting and He met Sri Chenchulakshmi and fell in love with her. With the consent of her parents, He married her. The place where she meditated is near Sri Pavana Narasimha sannidhi. Entrance is like a cave; but after entering we reach a vast hall, where we can sit and meditate, and receive her blessings.
Some years back to visit Sri Pavana Narasimha, Sri Malola Narasimha, Sri Jwala Narasimha sannidhis and Prahalada padi, one had to travel in very difficult terrain. Now, thanks to the present Jeer of Sri Ahobila mutt, Sri Lakshminrusimha Divya paduka sevaka Sri Vansatakopa Sri Narayana Yatindra Mahadesika, many bridges and approach roads have been constructed, making travel easier. Sri Thayar in Upper Ahobilam is Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar. She appeared in Chenchu community, known for hunting. In Puranas it is said that Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar loved the Lord Sri Ahobilesa and married Him. She meditated in a very peaceful place and it is called Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar cave. This is very near Sri Pavana Narasimha sannidhi. The Sixth Jeer of Sri Ahobila mutt entered a cave near Sri Ahobila Narasimha sannidhi, and disappeared. It is believed that even now he is performing pooja to Sri Narasimha inside the cave. The next Jeer, Seventh Jeer, had composed a drama Sri Vasantika parinayam [श्री वासंतिका परिणयम ] in Sanskrit, describing the marriage of Sri Chenchulakshmi Thayar with Sri Ahobilesa. Sri Vasantika is another name of Sri Thayar. One of the maid servants of Sri Thayar in Vaikuntam, wanted to marry the Lord and expressed her desire to Sri Thayar, Who asked her to be born in Chenchu community in Ahobilam. The Lord as Sri Ahobilesa, King of Ahobilam, was in the hill forest, hunting and He met Sri Chenchulakshmi and fell in love with her. With the consent of her parents, He married her. The place where she meditated is near Sri Pavana Narasimha sannidhi. Entrance is like a cave; but after entering we reach a vast hall, where we can sit and meditate, and receive her blessings.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
SVS 222 [Surarira: continued] (22.11 contd.)
OM SURARIGHNE NAMA:
While listing Bhaktas, Prahlada is mentioned first, even before his guru Narada, though he is the youngest of all. Because he got wisdom while still in his mother's womb. He held unshakable faith in the Lord. We can visit Prahalada padi [பிரகலாத படி] in Ahobilam. This place is where Prahalada was pushed down from the steep cliff.
When he was to be pushed down, Prahalada asked the merciless servants of the King to wait. They thought the boy had changed his mind; but Prahalada, rolled his upper garment and held it as a cushion to his heart, where he believed his Lord was there, so that when he fell down, his Lord should not be hurt! He fell down but was held unhurt by Sri Bhudevi! Such was his Bhakti. Meditating at this place is bound to bring solace and peace to mind. In Mantraraja pada stotram lord Shiva says that all living beings are servants of the Lord [dasa bhuta sarve दासभूता सर्वे ], therefore, lord Shiva says that he was also a servant of the Lord [atohi me api dasa अतो ही में अपि दास: ]. Once again it is requested that when visiting this and such places, please ensure that the tranquility, peace and environment are preserved.
amruthyuh sarvadrk simhah sandhAthA sandhimAn sTHirah | ajO durmarSHaNah shAsthA vishruthAthmA surArihA || (22)
While listing Bhaktas, Prahlada is mentioned first, even before his guru Narada, though he is the youngest of all. Because he got wisdom while still in his mother's womb. He held unshakable faith in the Lord. We can visit Prahalada padi [பிரகலாத படி] in Ahobilam. This place is where Prahalada was pushed down from the steep cliff.
When he was to be pushed down, Prahalada asked the merciless servants of the King to wait. They thought the boy had changed his mind; but Prahalada, rolled his upper garment and held it as a cushion to his heart, where he believed his Lord was there, so that when he fell down, his Lord should not be hurt! He fell down but was held unhurt by Sri Bhudevi! Such was his Bhakti. Meditating at this place is bound to bring solace and peace to mind. In Mantraraja pada stotram lord Shiva says that all living beings are servants of the Lord [dasa bhuta sarve दासभूता सर्वे ], therefore, lord Shiva says that he was also a servant of the Lord [atohi me api dasa अतो ही में अपि दास: ]. Once again it is requested that when visiting this and such places, please ensure that the tranquility, peace and environment are preserved.
amruthyuh sarvadrk simhah sandhAthA sandhimAn sTHirah | ajO durmarSHaNah shAsthA vishruthAthmA surArihA || (22)
Thursday, December 25, 2008
SVS 221 [Surariha - 210] (22.11)
10. OM SURARIGHNE NAMA: ॐ सुरारिघ्ने नम:
Destroyed Devas' enemy Hiranya [kasipu].
Today [26th December 2008] is Margazh- Kettai [மார்கழி - கேட்டை] Thondaradipodi Alwar birth day. His compilation Thirumalai is very important. It is said thirumalai ariyadhar thirumalai ariyadhar! [திருமாலை அறியாதார் திருமாலை அறியாதார்].
We have already visited all the Nine Sri Narasimha sannidhi. We now visit the most difficult to reach, Ugra sthambam.[उग्र स्थम्बम]
It is situated at a very high place on the hill and it is believed to be the pillar from where Sri Narasimha emerged to kill Hiranyakasipu. Hiranyakasipu asked Prahalada to show Sri Hari in the pillar. To make the belief of Prahalada true, the Lord appeared instantly when Hiranyakasipu hit a pillar at random. This place is above Sri Jwala Narasimha sannidhi and the approach is very difficult. A steel rod is erected on the rock, holding which pilgrims remember Sri Narasimha.
amruthyuh sarvadrk simhah sandhAthA sandhimAn sTHirah | ajO durmarSHaNah shAsthA vishruthAthmA surArihA || (22)
Destroyed Devas' enemy Hiranya [kasipu].
Today [26th December 2008] is Margazh- Kettai [மார்கழி - கேட்டை] Thondaradipodi Alwar birth day. His compilation Thirumalai is very important. It is said thirumalai ariyadhar thirumalai ariyadhar! [திருமாலை அறியாதார் திருமாலை அறியாதார்].
We have already visited all the Nine Sri Narasimha sannidhi. We now visit the most difficult to reach, Ugra sthambam.[उग्र स्थम्बम]
It is situated at a very high place on the hill and it is believed to be the pillar from where Sri Narasimha emerged to kill Hiranyakasipu. Hiranyakasipu asked Prahalada to show Sri Hari in the pillar. To make the belief of Prahalada true, the Lord appeared instantly when Hiranyakasipu hit a pillar at random. This place is above Sri Jwala Narasimha sannidhi and the approach is very difficult. A steel rod is erected on the rock, holding which pilgrims remember Sri Narasimha.
amruthyuh sarvadrk simhah sandhAthA sandhimAn sTHirah | ajO durmarSHaNah shAsthA vishruthAthmA surArihA || (22)
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
SVS 220 [Visrutatma - 209] (22.10)
209. OM VISRUTATMANE NAMA: विश्रुतात्मने नम:
Retains [Sri Narasimha] Avatar history, pleasing to hear.
Narasimha
We are at the end of the pilgrimage to Ahobilam. Today's [25th December 2008] Divine name Vishrutatma is dedicated to Sri Chatravata Narasimha, facing East. Banyan [vata] tree is umbrella [chatra] to Him. The corresponding Mantra Rajan name is Mrityumrityu.
Those desiring to excel in music, should worship Sri Chatravata Narasimha. Two Gandarvas [Haha and Huhu], came here and worshiped and got the blessings to excel in music. They worshiped by nama sankeertanam. We can see the face of the Lord pleased to hear music. Swami Annamacharya, sishya of Swami Adivan Satokopa, has composed lyrics in praise of the Lord. This sannidhi is in Lower Ahobilam, on the way to Sri Yogananda Narasimha. The Lord is seated with abhaya hastam and with smiling face.
To help, especially students in the ensuing examinations, Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva, worshiped by Saraswati Devi, Swami Ramanuja and Swami Desika, is gracing the citizens of Chennai, at Sri Ahobila Mutt Oriental school, K.R. Street, West Mambalam, on 27th and 28th, December 2008. All are requested to come and recieve His blessings.
Retains [Sri Narasimha] Avatar history, pleasing to hear.
Narasimha
We are at the end of the pilgrimage to Ahobilam. Today's [25th December 2008] Divine name Vishrutatma is dedicated to Sri Chatravata Narasimha, facing East. Banyan [vata] tree is umbrella [chatra] to Him. The corresponding Mantra Rajan name is Mrityumrityu.
Those desiring to excel in music, should worship Sri Chatravata Narasimha. Two Gandarvas [Haha and Huhu], came here and worshiped and got the blessings to excel in music. They worshiped by nama sankeertanam. We can see the face of the Lord pleased to hear music. Swami Annamacharya, sishya of Swami Adivan Satokopa, has composed lyrics in praise of the Lord. This sannidhi is in Lower Ahobilam, on the way to Sri Yogananda Narasimha. The Lord is seated with abhaya hastam and with smiling face.
To help, especially students in the ensuing examinations, Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva, worshiped by Saraswati Devi, Swami Ramanuja and Swami Desika, is gracing the citizens of Chennai, at Sri Ahobila Mutt Oriental school, K.R. Street, West Mambalam, on 27th and 28th, December 2008. All are requested to come and recieve His blessings.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
SVS 219 [Shasta - 208 contd.] (22.9 contd.)
208. OM SHASTRE NAMA: (continued)
We are at the 100 pillar mandapam between Sri Ahobila Narasimha sannidhi and Sri Varaha Narasimha sannidhi, at Upper Ahobilam. This ancient mandapam might have been constructed about Thousand years ago. Here Swami Adivan Satakopa Yatindra Mahadesika, the First pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt, taught his sishyas. Sri Narasimha here married Sri Chenchu Lakshmi Thayar. Sri Lakshmi was born in Chenchu [hunters] community, and so the Lord also is holding bow [at Sri Karancha Narasimha sannidhi], the weapon of Chenchus. Sri Karancha Narasimha corresponds to Bheeshanam [Frightening] in Mantra Rajan. By just remembering His name, all demons and ghosts flee, like animals flee on hearing the roar of lion. Also, invisible diseases and mental agonies are eliminated by remembering His name. Opposite Sri Karancha sannidhi is Anjaneya is seen with folded hands. Once Anjaneya was going in this place. Sri Narasimha in the guise of an Old man was sitting and Anjaneya thought He was someone and tries to cross Him. Suddenly, Hanuman found all his powers were gone and he wondered what the reason was. To his surprise he saw Sri Rama in the place of the Old man! When he went near, again he found the same Old man and he got angry that He was teasing. But now Hanuman saw neither the Old man nor Sri Rama, but Sri Narasimha, with bow and arrows. From that time Anjaneya is appearing before Sri Karancha Narasimha! Anjaneya is also called Sundara, which is the reason for the Fifth canto to get the name Sundara Kandam.
We are at the 100 pillar mandapam between Sri Ahobila Narasimha sannidhi and Sri Varaha Narasimha sannidhi, at Upper Ahobilam. This ancient mandapam might have been constructed about Thousand years ago. Here Swami Adivan Satakopa Yatindra Mahadesika, the First pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt, taught his sishyas. Sri Narasimha here married Sri Chenchu Lakshmi Thayar. Sri Lakshmi was born in Chenchu [hunters] community, and so the Lord also is holding bow [at Sri Karancha Narasimha sannidhi], the weapon of Chenchus. Sri Karancha Narasimha corresponds to Bheeshanam [Frightening] in Mantra Rajan. By just remembering His name, all demons and ghosts flee, like animals flee on hearing the roar of lion. Also, invisible diseases and mental agonies are eliminated by remembering His name. Opposite Sri Karancha sannidhi is Anjaneya is seen with folded hands. Once Anjaneya was going in this place. Sri Narasimha in the guise of an Old man was sitting and Anjaneya thought He was someone and tries to cross Him. Suddenly, Hanuman found all his powers were gone and he wondered what the reason was. To his surprise he saw Sri Rama in the place of the Old man! When he went near, again he found the same Old man and he got angry that He was teasing. But now Hanuman saw neither the Old man nor Sri Rama, but Sri Narasimha, with bow and arrows. From that time Anjaneya is appearing before Sri Karancha Narasimha! Anjaneya is also called Sundara, which is the reason for the Fifth canto to get the name Sundara Kandam.
Monday, December 22, 2008
SVS 218 [Shasta - 208] (22.9)
208. OM SHASTRE NAMA: ॐ शास्त्रे नम:
Severely punishes enemies like Hiranya.
Today's [23rd December 2008] Divine name shasta is dedicated to Sri Karanja Narasimha. On the way from Lower Ahobilam to Upper Ahobilam, near the latter, slightly inside, we can visit Sri Sarnga [Karancha] Narasimha. Nearby river Bhavanasini is flowing and a large sarnga tree. Unlike normal Sri Narasimha image, here the Lord is holding a bow!
Holding the Sarnga bow, the Lord appears as Sri Raghava Simham! The Lord displays the Third eye also clearly. Shasta means leader. Kings are addressed as shasta as they rule and command. Kings of Raghu Vamsam, held bow always to show their authority. Sometimes Bhakti makes us to think we have liberty. But we should always have some fear, not the type Hiranyakasipu and others had, but we have to be cautious to follow shruti, smriti and puranas, which are His creations. By not following we might incur His displeasure and so this fear should always be there. Perialwar while describing the swayamvaram of Sri Sita, says that when Sri Rama came with sage Viswamitra, and took the bow [Shiva danush], one could see in Sri Rama's palms, stains of the blood of Hiranyakasipu! He saw Sri Narasimha in Sri Rama and so He is Sri Raghava Simham.
On 25th December 2008, at Sri Krishna mandiram, Malleswaram, Bengaluru, a one day parayanam of Sri Paduka sahasram is to be conducted. On that occasion, 32 bakshyams, 32 fruits and 32 flowers are to be offered to the Lord. All are welcome.
Severely punishes enemies like Hiranya.
Today's [23rd December 2008] Divine name shasta is dedicated to Sri Karanja Narasimha. On the way from Lower Ahobilam to Upper Ahobilam, near the latter, slightly inside, we can visit Sri Sarnga [Karancha] Narasimha. Nearby river Bhavanasini is flowing and a large sarnga tree. Unlike normal Sri Narasimha image, here the Lord is holding a bow!
Holding the Sarnga bow, the Lord appears as Sri Raghava Simham! The Lord displays the Third eye also clearly. Shasta means leader. Kings are addressed as shasta as they rule and command. Kings of Raghu Vamsam, held bow always to show their authority. Sometimes Bhakti makes us to think we have liberty. But we should always have some fear, not the type Hiranyakasipu and others had, but we have to be cautious to follow shruti, smriti and puranas, which are His creations. By not following we might incur His displeasure and so this fear should always be there. Perialwar while describing the swayamvaram of Sri Sita, says that when Sri Rama came with sage Viswamitra, and took the bow [Shiva danush], one could see in Sri Rama's palms, stains of the blood of Hiranyakasipu! He saw Sri Narasimha in Sri Rama and so He is Sri Raghava Simham.
On 25th December 2008, at Sri Krishna mandiram, Malleswaram, Bengaluru, a one day parayanam of Sri Paduka sahasram is to be conducted. On that occasion, 32 bakshyams, 32 fruits and 32 flowers are to be offered to the Lord. All are welcome.
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