SVS 325 [Addhrushyo - 305] (33.5)

305. OM ADDHRUSHYAYA NAMA: ॐ अद्धरुश्याय नम:
Possesses actions, which even persons like Markanteya, can never understand.

Sri Chakrapani along with Sri Vijayalakshmi Thayar is quite famous to relieve devotees of their problems.



There is a Sri Krishna temple in Thopputheru nearby. It is in shambles, requiring urgent help of devotees. Addhrushya means unexplainable deeds. Sage Markandeya, with all his devotion, could not understand the Lord's deeds.


Q&A:
Is it necessary to light oil lamps in our pooja room?
It is very auspicious to light such lamps in the morning and evening, even if electric lamps are there.

Which oil should be used?
We should never use cheap or wasted oil for lamps. Pure gingelly oil [sesame or til oil] or pure ghee are to be used. For specific remedies, other oils could be used; these could be obtained by approaching elders in the family.

SVS 324 [Mahashana: - 304] (33.4)

304. OM MAHASHANAYA NAMA: ॐ महाशनाय नम:
Possesses great hungry to devour Seven worlds.

In Kumbakonam, Sri Sudarshana graces with Sri Vijayalakshmi Thayar. Sri Chakrapani is considered as another form of the Lord. Mamangam Kulam [மாமாங்கம் குளம்] is famous and once in Twelve years devotees from all over India assemble and take bath. Also on Akshaya Tridiyai [அக்ஷய திருதீயை], the rare festival of 12 Garuda seva, is celebrated annually. Mahasana means great eater! His food is all great Seven worlds, seven oceans and seven great mountains. After devouring all these, His hunger is not satisfied! Then, the Lord as an Infant, is lying on a tender banyan leaf! Why does He suck His toe? Great persons say that by sucking amrut flowing in His Divine feet, all, stored in His stomach, are properly protected!

SVS 323 [Naikamayo - 303] (33.3)

303. OM NAIKAMAYAYA NAMA: ॐ नैकमायाय नम:
Possesses many amazing actions like reclining as an infant on a floating banyan tender leaf.

We are in Sri Ramaswamy temple in Kumbakonam. The idols of Sri Rama in Vaduvur, Thillaivilagam and Kumbakonam have an unique charm! He was like Moon for Chakora birds of people of Ayodya, says Swami Vedanta Desika! Valmiki's Srimad Ramayana was sang before Sri Rama in Ayodya, by Lava and Kusha, to the accompaniment of Veena instrument. Likewise, in this temple Hanuman is holding Veena and singing before Sri Rama! Naikamaya means not one maya [miracle], but many! Maya, here does not mean illusion. Sri Sita got Her name as She was found while ploughing the Earth, to perform Yagna. His Vishwaroopam is another Maya. In a ocean with large waves, the Lord sleeps on a tender leaf floating on water. This was after He swallowed all Universe and stored in His stomach! It is beyond our imagination! We can not find answer to the question, where the leaf came from? Thiruppanalwar says Aala ma maratthin ilai mel oru balaganai Gyalam ezhum undan [ஆல மா மரத்தின் இலை மேல் ஒரு பாலகனாய், ஞாலம் ஏழும் உண்டான்].

SVS 322 [Yugavarto - 302] (33.2)

302. OM YUGAVARTAYA NAMA: ॐ युगावर्ताय नम:
Creates a cycle of the Four yugs.

We are in Sri Ramaswamy temple in Kumbakonam for today's [19th May 2009] lecture. It is very famous and the Lord is in Pattabhishekam [Coronation]. Temple has wonderful paintings and sculptures. Entire Ramayana is depicted in colorful paintings. The Lord is accompanied by Sri Sita, His Four brothers, Vibheeshana, Hanuman and others. The Lord has ordained that the Four yugs follow a cycle. The Lord says He appears in every yug, when there is loss of Dharma. In Raghuveera gadyam, Swami Vedanta Desika says that Sri Rama who appeared in Treta yug, established the superior Dharma of Krita yug!

SVS 321 [Yugadigrud - 301] (33.1)

301. OM YUGADIKRUTE NAMA: ॐ युगादिकृते नम:
Re-creates after deluge or pralaya.

From now on till Divine name 313, the 14th petal [தளம் दल] starts according to Swami Parasara Bhatta. In this, Divine names pertaining to the Lord, after pralaya are mentioned. From now on, every Friday, answer to questions would be made.
The Lord during pralaya is Sri Vatapatra Sayi [ஸ்ரீ வட பத்ர சாயீश्री वट पत्र सायी]. Today's [18th May 2009] lecture is from Sri Adi Varaha temple in Kumbakonam. Here also the pond is misused and abused. While visiting a temple, we should see all works like compound wall, pond, etc., and not merely visit the garbhagruha. There is a pralaya, when lord Brahma goes to sleep. But there is a greater pralaya, when his term expires! Then the Lord again starts creations. before that the Lord as a tiny baby, is seen on a tender banyan leaf, afloat on water. All Universe and all Worlds are in His stomach!

SVS 320 [Prabhu: - 300] (32.10)

300. OM PRABHAVE NAMA: ॐ प्रभवे नम:
Has the capacity to attract minds of everyone.

Sri Thayar of this Bhaskara Kshetram is Sri Komalavalli Thayar [ஸ்ரீ கோமளவல்லி தாயார்]. She is in separate sannidhi . Behind the temple is Potramarai Kulam [பொற்றாமரைக்குளம் ]. Thirumangai Alwar has praised the Car [ther தேர்] of this temple, which is gigantic and in past, it has taken so many days to return to its base after procession. Taking bath in this pond on specific days, will grant us many benefits; but as usual, we do not maintain the pond clean. Should we not ponder over this? Prabhu means Lord. Everyone prays Sri Maha Lakshmi for wealth. During Amruta matanam, Sri Maha Lakshmi emerged. Her mere passing glance, got many Devas, their lost position and wealth. But only One Person was minding His business and was not looking at Her! She was surprised and looked at Him constantly; and He became the Lord of entire Universe!

bhootha-bhavya-bhavannATHah pavanah-pAvanO nalah | kAmahA kAmakrth-kAnthah kAmah kAma-pradhah prabhuh || (32)

SVS 319 [Kamaprada: - 299] (32.9)

299. OM KAMAPRADAYA NAMA: ॐ कामप्रदाय नम:
Whatever is desired is granted.

The Lord grants whatever we desire. After all we do things expecting a reward! We desire health, wealth, etc. Many can grant these, but only the Lord Sri Janardhana, can grant all these and Moksham! In Kumbakonam, there lived a couple, who did not have any child. They prayed to Sri Aaravamuda and decided that if a child was born, he would be dedicated in His service. They got a son and named him, Lakshmi Narayana. He remained bachelor and spent all his life in His service. Once Lakshmi Narayana died on Aippasi Amavasya, that is on Deepavali day. Being a bachelor, there was no one to perform last rites. In Srimad Ramayana, Sri Rama performed last rites of Jatayu, a vulture! When Ravana was killed, Sri Rama asked Vibheeshana to do the last rites for his brother. When Vibheeshana showed reluctance, Sri Rama offered to do the last rites for Ravana Himself! Later, Vibheeshana did the last rites. In Kumbakonam, the Lord did the last rites for Lakshmi Narayana!