SVS 240 [Neta - 224] (24.5)

224. OM NETRE NAMA: ॐ नेत्रे नम:
Rescues Bhaktas.

We are in Madyarangam, near Shivasamudram, a popular tourist spot. It appears the life saving Amrut kalash is kept deep below and is guarded by Durga and Anjaneya. Garuda is अल्सो guarding. Neta means rescuer from samsaram ocean. In Matsya Avatar He rescued Maharishi and other species. Swami Desika composed many pasurams here, after seeing river Kaveri flowing beautifully. We desire to view the Lord in our last moments; but we might not be fortunate. So, in Bhishma sthuti, Bhishma says that by appearing in Kurukshetra war, all the warriors on both sides got Moksham.

SVS 239 [Nyayo - 223] (24.4)

223. OM NYAYA NAMA: ॐ न्याय नम:
Does in conformity with justice.

We are in Madya Rangam.
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Many sages have meditated here. Swami Ramanuja, Swami Nigamanta Mahadesika and other Acharyas have trod this place. After all, the Lord's greatness is propagated by Bhagavatas' worship! Agastya brought Kaveri in this World. A Demon tried to stop the flow. Lord Shiva killed the demon and allowed the river Kaveri to flow. That is why this place is called Shivasamudram. Very small temple, but a great Lord Sri Ranganatha is gracing. In the ensuing month of February, Brahmotsavam festival is to be celebrated. A place to be visited. Nyaya means never violates Dharma. He took Avatars to establish Dharma. Sri Rama was an embodiment of Dharma. Observing one's varna -asrama, is Dharma. When Devas surrendered to the Lord to protect them from Asuras, the Lord fought the asuras and chased them. Malyavan, an associate of Ravana, was running after defeat and the Lord was chasing. Malyavan, appealed to Sriman Narayana to observe Kshatriya Dharma of not killing those running away from the battle! The Lord replied that it was funny for Malyavan to mention Dharma after practicing Adharma; besides, He was not Kshatriya at that time [He would take Kshatriya form in Sri Rama Avatar] and His Dharma was to protect those surrendered! 'Krishnam dharmam sanatanam'. Bharata came to Sri Rama in the forest and mercifully prayed to accept Kingdom and return to Ayodya. At that time sage Jabali, in support of Bharata, told that since Dasarata, who had ordered Sri Rama to go to forest was dead and gone, Sri Rama could return. Sri Rama was angered by this and condemned the sage for preaching Adharma!

SVS 238 [Sriman - 222] (24,3)

222. OM SRIMATHE NAMA: ॐ श्रीमते नम:

Usually, SVS lecture starts at 6:45 AM and there used to be overlapping of BG lecture, which is to finish by 6:45 AM. But today, immediately after BG was over, I found that SVS was already over. I do not know whether there was any revised timings for SVS or whether the clock timings in the Two Channels {Podhigai and Jaya} are so different! Anyway, I could not listen to SVS today [28th January 2009].

SVS 236 [Agrani - 220] (24.1)

220. OM AGRANYE NAMA: ॐ अग्रण्ये नम:
Carries devotees to superior echelon.

WE can see Lord Sri Narasimha on Gajakesari yantram, as per shastras. This is unique. Agrani means leads from the front. He takes the devotees to that place where they can always enjoy Him. For that we have to surrender unto Him. He led Pandavas to victory.

SVS 235 [Udaradhi: - 219] (23.9)

219. OM UDARADHIYE NAMA: ॐ उदारधिये नम:
Possesses excellent knowledge.

We are in Srirangapatna, near Mysore. Apart from being a tourist spot, it is also considered as a Kshetram. It is historically famous and here Tipu Sultan was killed. Lord Sri Ranganatha is reclining on Adisesha. Udaradhi means He is bountiful in imparting knowledge to others. Udara means bountiful donor. The Lord grants the highest reward of Moksham. But the Lord regards His devotees as udara. He possesses the knowledge and grants them to His devotees so that they can attain Him. Knowledge expands by granting to others. Pancharatra shastra and Vaikanasa shastra are knowledge imparted to others to worship Him. All these are based on Vedas.

gurur-guruthamO dhAma sathyah sathya-parAkramah |
nimiSHO-animiSHah sragvee vAchaspthir-udAradheeh || (23)

SVS 234 [Vachaspati - 218] (23.8)

218. OM VACHASPATAYE NAMA: ॐ वाचस्पतये
By delivering Vedas, attained fame as great preacher.

Swami Sankaracharya had commented taking vachaspati udaradi as a single Divine name. But Swami Parasara Bhatta has counted these as two Divine names. Vachaspati means God of speech or knowledge. We are at Srirangapatna, which is also like Srirangam, amidst Kaveri's two branches. The Lord here also is Sri Ranganatha. Temple is rich in sculptures.

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The Lord has blessed lord Brahma and Saraswati with knowledge. Swan will never take to ponds, visited by crows, even if they were pure otherwise. Likewise, scholars never appreciate the words of persons if they have used the speech for praising other than the Lord, even if they were well learned.
On 25th January 2009, in Chettipunyam on the road to Chengalpet, one day Laksharchanai is being performed for the benefit of students appearing for ensuing examinations. All are welcome.

SVS 233 [Sragvi - 216 continued] (23.7)

216. OM SRAGVINE NAMA:

Today's [20th January 2009] lecture was a repeat of yesterday's lecture.

We can notice Garuda and Hanuman made of the same wood, in the same sannidhi.