202. OM SIMHAYA NAMA; [continued]
In Brahmanda purana, procedure adopted by Devas to worship Sri Ahobila Narasimha is explained. This sannidhi is surrounded by nature; but care should be taken not to contaminate and pollute the surrounding. River Bhavanasini is being spoiled by visitors. We see a mandapam opposite Sri Ahobila Narasimha sannidhi. The Sixth Jeer, known as Shashta Parankusa Jeer, some 400 years back, entered a cave in the mandapam to perform aradhana inside. He asked none to follow. Till now he has never emerged out of the cave and it is presumed he is still performing pooja. Such a sacred place is this mandapam. Sri Chenchu Lakshmi Thayar is nearby. Swami Ramanuja also is nearby. Veera is attributed to the Lord here. Thirumangai Alwar says that the sky is lit in red hue by the fire generated by the friction of bamboos. He compares this to the blood smeared when Sri Narasimha killed the demon!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
SVS 207 [Simha: - 202 ] (22.3)
202. OM SIMHAYA NAMA: ॐ सिम्हाया नम:
Appeared as Sri Narasimha.
We are in Ahobilam. Lords Brahma and Shiva worship the Lord chanting the Divine name Narasimha, repeatedly. Lord Shiva is gracing in नन्द्याल, near Ahobilam. Ahobila Narasimha is of Salagrama form. The Second name in Mantra rajan - Veera - is attributed to Sri Ahobila Narasimha. Like a lion destroys its opponents by its teeth and nails, the Lord as Sri Narasimha used His nails as weapons to destroy Hiranyakasipu. Near the cave of Sri Ahobila Narasimha, we can see lord Shiva in linga form and lord Brahma in another cave.
Appeared as Sri Narasimha.
We are in Ahobilam. Lords Brahma and Shiva worship the Lord chanting the Divine name Narasimha, repeatedly. Lord Shiva is gracing in नन्द्याल, near Ahobilam. Ahobila Narasimha is of Salagrama form. The Second name in Mantra rajan - Veera - is attributed to Sri Ahobila Narasimha. Like a lion destroys its opponents by its teeth and nails, the Lord as Sri Narasimha used His nails as weapons to destroy Hiranyakasipu. Near the cave of Sri Ahobila Narasimha, we can see lord Shiva in linga form and lord Brahma in another cave.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
SVS 206 [201 -Sarvadhruk ] (22.2)continued
201. OM SARVADRUSHE NAMA: [continued]
Bathing in Bhavanasini river and donating a morsel of food is equal to donating food to 1000 qualified Vedic Brahmins. The Lord described in the Divine name simha: blesses us with all fortunes. Nammalwar is called Satakopa, as he vanquished sata air, cause of ignorance of the Almighty and other noble knowledge. Nammalwar was residing in a tamarind tree and so his Thiruvaimozhi originated from that tree. Similarly, Bhavanasini river originates from under a tamarind tree. Garudasailam at Ahobilam, Tirumala hills and Srisailam, appear together like the huge serpent Adisesha. Head is in Venkatadri, middle body at Ahobilam and tail at Srisailam. Ahobilam is near Alaghatta in Cudappah in Kurnool district. Road from lower Ahobilam to upper Ahobilam is well laid. Presently, Ahobilam is developed very well. In upper Ahobilam, the Lord as Sri Narasimha is in swayambu form, inside a cave.
Bathing in Bhavanasini river and donating a morsel of food is equal to donating food to 1000 qualified Vedic Brahmins. The Lord described in the Divine name simha: blesses us with all fortunes. Nammalwar is called Satakopa, as he vanquished sata air, cause of ignorance of the Almighty and other noble knowledge. Nammalwar was residing in a tamarind tree and so his Thiruvaimozhi originated from that tree. Similarly, Bhavanasini river originates from under a tamarind tree. Garudasailam at Ahobilam, Tirumala hills and Srisailam, appear together like the huge serpent Adisesha. Head is in Venkatadri, middle body at Ahobilam and tail at Srisailam. Ahobilam is near Alaghatta in Cudappah in Kurnool district. Road from lower Ahobilam to upper Ahobilam is well laid. Presently, Ahobilam is developed very well. In upper Ahobilam, the Lord as Sri Narasimha is in swayambu form, inside a cave.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
SVS 205 [Sarvadhruk - 201] (22.2)
201. OM SARVADHRUSHE NAMA: ॐ सर्वध्रुशे नम:
Sees everything and understands.
Sarvadhruk means the Lord sees everything; it is same as sarvatomukham. In the mangala sloka of his works, Swami Nathamuni says that he prostrates to the Lord, Who sees everything, always. Prahalada says engum ulan kannan [எங்கும் உளன் கண்ணன்], says Alwar. Sri Yogananda Narasimha sannidhi is easy to approach and is just 2 or 3 KMs from lower Ahobilam.
Sees everything and understands.
Sarvadhruk means the Lord sees everything; it is same as sarvatomukham. In the mangala sloka of his works, Swami Nathamuni says that he prostrates to the Lord, Who sees everything, always. Prahalada says engum ulan kannan [எங்கும் உளன் கண்ணன்], says Alwar. Sri Yogananda Narasimha sannidhi is easy to approach and is just 2 or 3 KMs from lower Ahobilam.
SVS 204 [200 Amrutyu - continued]
200. OM AMRUTYAVE NAMA: [continued]
Ahobilam is also called Garudasailam. Lord blessed Garuda and thus this place is called Garudasailam. The Lord is gracing as Sri Yogananda in Vedadri region here. In Mantra Rajan, the Lord is called Mrutyumrutyu. It means no more rebirths. By worshiping Sri Yogananda, we get yogam and happiness. Once Ahobilam was inaccessible. Lions used to offer meat of elephant to the Lord before eating. They offered elephant tusks as gifts to the Lord, says Alwar.
Ahobilam is also called Garudasailam. Lord blessed Garuda and thus this place is called Garudasailam. The Lord is gracing as Sri Yogananda in Vedadri region here. In Mantra Rajan, the Lord is called Mrutyumrutyu. It means no more rebirths. By worshiping Sri Yogananda, we get yogam and happiness. Once Ahobilam was inaccessible. Lions used to offer meat of elephant to the Lord before eating. They offered elephant tusks as gifts to the Lord, says Alwar.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
SVS 203 [Amrutyu: - 200] (22.1)
200. OM AMRUTYAVE NAMA: ॐ अमृत्यवे नम:
Stops mrityu. That is, the Lord is Death to death.
The Lecture of Divine name, today [2nd December 2008] is from Ahobila Kshetram. Many Divine names in SVS are attributed to Sri Narasimha. Here, Nava Nrusimha is / are gracing. Nava means Nine or New. The Nine images of the Lord are Jwala, Ahobila, Malola, Kroda, Karancha, Bhargava, Yogananda, Chatravata and Pavana. Once this place was difficult to access; but now, thanks to H.H. Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt, the place is easy to approach and many facilities are available. Ahirbhudya is one of the names of lord Shiva. Ahirbhudya samhita is the procedure for worship in Panchratra Agama. This samhita is told by lord Shiva and he elaborates on Mantraraja padam [ each word in mantrarajan] in Mantraraja pada stotram.
Stops mrityu. That is, the Lord is Death to death.
The Lecture of Divine name, today [2nd December 2008] is from Ahobila Kshetram. Many Divine names in SVS are attributed to Sri Narasimha. Here, Nava Nrusimha is / are gracing. Nava means Nine or New. The Nine images of the Lord are Jwala, Ahobila, Malola, Kroda, Karancha, Bhargava, Yogananda, Chatravata and Pavana. Once this place was difficult to access; but now, thanks to H.H. Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt, the place is easy to approach and many facilities are available. Ahirbhudya is one of the names of lord Shiva. Ahirbhudya samhita is the procedure for worship in Panchratra Agama. This samhita is told by lord Shiva and he elaborates on Mantraraja padam [ each word in mantrarajan] in Mantraraja pada stotram.
Monday, December 1, 2008
SVS 202 [196 to 199 continued] (21.6 to 21.9 continued)
196 to 199 Continued.
The Lord's grace reclining on Adisesha is explained in these Divine names.
The Lord's grace reclining on Adisesha is explained in these Divine names.
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