SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA “TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 16 ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA “TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 16

ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

Legend related to Sri Anantasana temple at Udupi

There was a Brahmin called Kunjamadhava in a place named

Vedaranya. Since he did not have any progeny for several years after marriage, he worshipped Lord Narayana. Lord Narayana was impressed with the devotion of Kunjamadhava, appeared in his dream as Anantasana sitting on Adi Shesha and told him: “Dear Brahmin, please go to Rupyapeethapura, which is about two Krosha or four miles away from here (Vedaranya) and anoint me with milk in the Nagapeetha, where there was a hearth (a platform to create sacrificial fire). Earlier, as requested by Lord Rudra, I will manifest there in the form of a Linga and fulfill your wish.” Kunjamadhava was delighted. He woke up quickly, completed his routine early morning activities and rushed to Rupyapeethapura. By the time Brahmin reached Rupyapeethapura, Lord Parashurama was waiting for the Brahmin in the form of Linga there. Kunjamadhava anointed Lord Parashurama, who was then in the form of Linga. Soon, Brahmin couple got a son. Lord Paras

hurama manifested in the form of Linga and came to be known as Sri Anantasana. Therefore, it is now clear that Lord Rudra would be the next Adi Shesha named as Ananta.

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