244. OM SADHAVE NAMA:
Fulfills any desire of devotees.
Sri Keerti Narayana temple has to be appreciated in detail and so one should not be in a hurry. Both the Lord and Sri Thayar are large icons with splendid sculpture. Seeing the temple, we can imagine how grandly festivals must have been celebrated in ancient times. Sadhu normally is used to denote either harmless person or ignorant person. But here Swami Parasara Bhattar is using it to denote the simplicity of the Lord to carry out the desires of devotees. Dasaratha deputed Sri Rama and Lakshmana, along with sage Viswamitra to protect the yagna performed by Viswamitra at Siddhasrama, for Six days. After the successful completion of the yagna, Sri Rama and Lakshmana, with folded hands, prayed Viswamitra to order any other service to be performed, as They claimed to be his servants! He went all the way to Duryodana, to plead for Pandava's share. When Duryodana asked Sri Krishna, Who He was, He replied that He was the Messenger of Pandavas! He did not mention that He was the Almighty or King of Dwaraka. For the sake of His devotees He would come down to any level!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
SVS 257 [Satkarta - 242, Satkruta: -243] (26.5, 26.6)
242. OM SATKARTRE NAMA: ॐ सत्कर्त्रे नम:
Supports sadhus or noble devotees.
243. OM SATKRUTAYA NAMA: ॐ सत्कृताय नम:
Worshiped by Sadhus.
There was a King ruling from Srirangapatna and the Queen was highly devoted to the Lord there. Every ornament was donated by her. It seems even the pearl of the nose ring of Sri Thayar was bigger than a lemon! When the King died, enemies tried to loot the Kingdom and Queen fled; but being a woman she could not go far off and when she was cornered, she committed suicide in Kaveri; but before that she cursed that the enemy King should not have any heirs and that Talakkad shoul
d turn into a desert. This is even now evident.
Sri Moolavar is large with Dasavatara sculpted around.
Satkarta means the Lord worships His noble devotees. In Gita He says Gyani is His atma! In Srimad Ramayana, when sages came to worship Him, He said He was duty bound to protect them. It was because of sages' meditation that Kings were prospering. He worshiped Kuchela and Akrura. Once Narada went to see the Lord in Dwaraka. There He had Thousands of wives! In every house he saw the Lord with one wife. In one house He was doing pooja and Narada found the Lord was worshiping the dust from the feet of His noble devotees!
Supports sadhus or noble devotees.
243. OM SATKRUTAYA NAMA: ॐ सत्कृताय नम:
Worshiped by Sadhus.
There was a King ruling from Srirangapatna and the Queen was highly devoted to the Lord there. Every ornament was donated by her. It seems even the pearl of the nose ring of Sri Thayar was bigger than a lemon! When the King died, enemies tried to loot the Kingdom and Queen fled; but being a woman she could not go far off and when she was cornered, she committed suicide in Kaveri; but before that she cursed that the enemy King should not have any heirs and that Talakkad shoul
d turn into a desert. This is even now evident.Sri Moolavar is large with Dasavatara sculpted around.
Satkarta means the Lord worships His noble devotees. In Gita He says Gyani is His atma! In Srimad Ramayana, when sages came to worship Him, He said He was duty bound to protect them. It was because of sages' meditation that Kings were prospering. He worshiped Kuchela and Akrura. Once Narada went to see the Lord in Dwaraka. There He had Thousands of wives! In every house he saw the Lord with one wife. In one house He was doing pooja and Narada found the Lord was worshiping the dust from the feet of His noble devotees!
SVS 256 [Viswabhugvibhu: - 241] (26.4)
242. OM VISHWABHUGVIBHAVE NAMA: ॐ विश्वभुग्विभवे नम:
Pervades and protects entire Universe.
Keerti Narayana temple is very important place in Talakkad, Karnataka. Like Srirangapatna, it has a very hoary historical background. Its sculptures are very famous. Due to the curse of a Queen, this place has become a sandy desert. Swamy Ramanuja had worshiped here. This temple had been taken over by Government and renovation works are going on, after about Ten years. The Lord is a large icon in standing pose with discus, conch and mace. The Lord pervades all without exception. Like ghee is invisible in milk, the Lord is within us. To get ghee, milk has to undergo many transitions and processes. Similarly, to view the Lord in us we have to undergo a detailed process! Purusha sooktam tells this. By clearly understanding the 16 riks in Purusha sooktam, we can clearly understand. In pralayam, all lose images and names. Later in creation, everything gets image and name.
Pervades and protects entire Universe.
Keerti Narayana temple is very important place in Talakkad, Karnataka. Like Srirangapatna, it has a very hoary historical background. Its sculptures are very famous. Due to the curse of a Queen, this place has become a sandy desert. Swamy Ramanuja had worshiped here. This temple had been taken over by Government and renovation works are going on, after about Ten years. The Lord is a large icon in standing pose with discus, conch and mace. The Lord pervades all without exception. Like ghee is invisible in milk, the Lord is within us. To get ghee, milk has to undergo many transitions and processes. Similarly, to view the Lord in us we have to undergo a detailed process! Purusha sooktam tells this. By clearly understanding the 16 riks in Purusha sooktam, we can clearly understand. In pralayam, all lose images and names. Later in creation, everything gets image and name.
Friday, February 20, 2009
SVS 255 [Viswasrug - 240] (26.3)
240. OM VISHVASRUJE NAMA: ॐ विश्वस्रुजे नम:
Created Universes.
Today's [20th February 2009] lecture is also from Hembige, where sage Mrugaseersha, meditated. In the main sannidhi are Two palm held idols of Lord Sri Narasimha, which were obtained while digging the premises for construction works. One is Sri Yoga Narasimha and the other is a rare standing Sri Narasimha with Ubhaya Nacchiyars, and with abhaya and varada hastham! The Archakas show these tiny idols outside the garbhagruha, to the devotees. It is an ancient temple very well maintained. Swami Adi Shankar has counted this divine name as Viswadruk, meaning He is above all, including lords Brahma and Shiva. Swami Parashara Bhatta, on the other hand, counts this as Viswasruj, meaning the Lord creates the Universe out of compassion [dayaदया]. Swami Desika says that without daya, all other qualities of the Lord are of no use to us! During pralayam, all atman are subtle and are like achetanam. Then the Lord out of mercy on us, gives us bodies so that we can do good work and perform bhakti and reach the Lord!
Created Universes.
Today's [20th February 2009] lecture is also from Hembige, where sage Mrugaseersha, meditated. In the main sannidhi are Two palm held idols of Lord Sri Narasimha, which were obtained while digging the premises for construction works. One is Sri Yoga Narasimha and the other is a rare standing Sri Narasimha with Ubhaya Nacchiyars, and with abhaya and varada hastham! The Archakas show these tiny idols outside the garbhagruha, to the devotees. It is an ancient temple very well maintained. Swami Adi Shankar has counted this divine name as Viswadruk, meaning He is above all, including lords Brahma and Shiva. Swami Parashara Bhatta, on the other hand, counts this as Viswasruj, meaning the Lord creates the Universe out of compassion [dayaदया]. Swami Desika says that without daya, all other qualities of the Lord are of no use to us! During pralayam, all atman are subtle and are like achetanam. Then the Lord out of mercy on us, gives us bodies so that we can do good work and perform bhakti and reach the Lord!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
SVS 254 [Prasannatma - 239] (26.2)
239. OM PRASANNATMANE NAMA: ॐ प्रसन्नात्मने नम:
Always clear minded without love or hatred.
WE are in Hembige. Great Acharyas like Kozhiyalam Swami [கோழியாலம் சுவாமி] lived in this place for many years. Many Acharyas of Srimad Andavan Ashramam have performed Chaturmasa sankalpam here. Swami Vedanta Desika's son Swami Kumara Varadacharya aka Swami Naynacharya, established Swami Desika's idol here as he did in Thanjavur in Vennatrankarai temple. Suprasada means blessing well. Compassion is His hallmark. The Lord feels that people do not pray Him for greater things like moksham, but smaller benefits only. He is ready to offer anything for His devotees. He is so happy if His devotees come to Him, that is prasannatma!
Always clear minded without love or hatred.
WE are in Hembige. Great Acharyas like Kozhiyalam Swami [கோழியாலம் சுவாமி] lived in this place for many years. Many Acharyas of Srimad Andavan Ashramam have performed Chaturmasa sankalpam here. Swami Vedanta Desika's son Swami Kumara Varadacharya aka Swami Naynacharya, established Swami Desika's idol here as he did in Thanjavur in Vennatrankarai temple. Suprasada means blessing well. Compassion is His hallmark. The Lord feels that people do not pray Him for greater things like moksham, but smaller benefits only. He is ready to offer anything for His devotees. He is so happy if His devotees come to Him, that is prasannatma!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
SVS 253 [Suprasada: - 238] (26.1)
238. OM SUPRASADAYA NAMA: ॐ सुप्रसादाय नम:
Profusely blesses devotees.
We are at Hemmige Kshetram [http://www.karnatakavaishnavatemples.net/Mysore/Hemmige.htm] near Nanjangud in Mysore district, Karnataka. It is perhaps deformed name of Hemambuja Nayika puram. It is on Kaveri. Lord is SRi Varadaraja and Sri Thayar is Sri Perundevi. Some noble persons from Kanchi arrived and established this agraharam, afyter enchanted by the beauty of the place. King helped and granted the place. Onr great woman devotee was Hemembuja Nayaki, and this place was named after her.
Suprasada means abundantly gifts. Prasadam means not merely the eatables distributed after offering to the Lord; but it means His blessings. In temples we should eat Prasadams, without spoiling the sanctity and cleanliness of the temple and surroundings. Even to Sisupala, with such a wicked mind, was granted Moksham, suprasadam!
Profusely blesses devotees.
We are at Hemmige Kshetram [http://www.karnatakavaishnavatemples.net/Mysore/Hemmige.htm] near Nanjangud in Mysore district, Karnataka. It is perhaps deformed name of Hemambuja Nayika puram. It is on Kaveri. Lord is SRi Varadaraja and Sri Thayar is Sri Perundevi. Some noble persons from Kanchi arrived and established this agraharam, afyter enchanted by the beauty of the place. King helped and granted the place. Onr great woman devotee was Hemembuja Nayaki, and this place was named after her.
Suprasada means abundantly gifts. Prasadam means not merely the eatables distributed after offering to the Lord; but it means His blessings. In temples we should eat Prasadams, without spoiling the sanctity and cleanliness of the temple and surroundings. Even to Sisupala, with such a wicked mind, was granted Moksham, suprasadam!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
SVS 252 [Anilo - 236, Dharanidhara: - 237] (25.7,25.8)
236. OM ANILAYA NAMA: ॐ अनिलाय नम:
He is like wind, the sustainer.
237. DHARANIDHARAYA NAMA: ॐ धरणीधराय नम:
Supports all, like Earth.
T.Narasimhapura is considered at least a 'kundhumani [குந்துமணி]' measure more sacred than Kasi. Therefore, the Lord is called Sri Kunja Narasimhaswamy [ஸ்ரீ குஞ்சா நரஸிம்ஹ சுவாமி]! Lord Shiva has a temple here as in Kasi. In vahni the Lord was said to be like fire and now in anila, the Lord is like wind! Pranavayu is essential for sustaining. Thus He is the sustainer for the Universe. Wind gets its power from the Lord. Upanishads say that wind blows as per His command. Sun shines on His command. In Sri Varaha Avatara, He supported Mother Earth. We have to remember this while adding Thiruman on our forehead and on our body.
AvarthanO nivruthAthmA samvrthah sampramardanah | ahah samvarthakO vanhir anilO dharaNeedharah ||(25)
He is like wind, the sustainer.
237. DHARANIDHARAYA NAMA: ॐ धरणीधराय नम:
Supports all, like Earth.
T.Narasimhapura is considered at least a 'kundhumani [குந்துமணி]' measure more sacred than Kasi. Therefore, the Lord is called Sri Kunja Narasimhaswamy [ஸ்ரீ குஞ்சா நரஸிம்ஹ சுவாமி]! Lord Shiva has a temple here as in Kasi. In vahni the Lord was said to be like fire and now in anila, the Lord is like wind! Pranavayu is essential for sustaining. Thus He is the sustainer for the Universe. Wind gets its power from the Lord. Upanishads say that wind blows as per His command. Sun shines on His command. In Sri Varaha Avatara, He supported Mother Earth. We have to remember this while adding Thiruman on our forehead and on our body.
AvarthanO nivruthAthmA samvrthah sampramardanah | ahah samvarthakO vanhir anilO dharaNeedharah ||(25)
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