SRI MADHWAVIJAYA - CHATURTHAHA SARGAHA SHLOKAS 34 TO 36

SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – CHATURTHAHA SARGAHA SHOLKAS 34 TO 36

(In these stanzas, the extraordinary knowledge of Sri Poornaprajna about sainthood has been described. Please read, comment and share. SDN)

NirangarAgam muKharAgavarhitam viBhUShaNam viShTapaBhUShaNAyitam|

Amum DhrutAShADhamavEkSya mEnirE swaBhAvashOBhA(a)nupamEti jantavaha||34||

SUMMARY: The people saw Sri Poornaprajna, who, without applying the sandal paste, nor chewing the betel leaf, arecanut and others to make the face appear red, nor using any other cosmetics, but simply holding the sacred club and shining with special radiation that would light up prominently the entire universe, and thought that his inherent, inborn radiation are unmatched and unparalleled.

Sri Poornaprajna, an incarnation of Lord Vayu, was naturally charming and there was no need for him to use any external things or cosmetics to enhance the charm. He is the most charming person and he is incomparable.

BhujangaBhUtEshavihangapAdikaihi pravandita sAvasarapateekShaNaihi|

NanAma sO(a)yam gurupUrvakAnyateenahO maheeyO mahatAm viDambanam||35||

SUMMARY: Sri Poornaprajna, who is saluted by Shesha, Rudra, Garuda and other demi-gods after waiting for the right time to do so, now saluted Achyutapreksha and other ascetics. How distinct and great is it the mockery that great people often exhibit to make the world emulate?

The word mockery in this context should not be mistaken in the normal sense of the term. What Sri Poornaprajna did on this occasion by saluting Achyutapreksha, who, compared to Lord Rudra, Shesha and Garuda, is of lesser rank and file, Sri Poornaprajna showed to the mortal world the way to honour a Guru and the need to do so.  

VarAshramAchAravishEShashikShaNam viDhitsurasyAcharitam nishAmayan|

VishEShashikShAm swayamApya DheeraDheeryateeshwarO vismayamAyatAntarAm||36||

SUMMARY: Sri Achyutapreksha, who tried to preach the nuances and norms of perfect sainthood to Sri Poornaprajna, noticed several unknown and rare practices that the latter adopted and followed and learnt several aspects of sainthood from him. In his heart of hearts, Sri Achyutapreksha was surprised at the level of knowledge and dedication of Sri Poornaprajna.

Thinking that Sri Poornaprajna was just a new entrant into sainthood, Sri Achyutapreksha began teaching him the tenets of sainthood. On the contrary, he was surprised to know several unknown aspects of real sainthood that Sri Poornaprajna began following. It looked as though Sri Poornaprajna was the personification of all knowledge. Poorna means complete and Prajna means expert knowledge. Sri Achyutapreksha was naturally astonished at the depth of knowledge of Sri Poornaprajna, which was indeed infinite, inexplicable, incomparable and out of the mortal world.