SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA “TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 18 ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA “TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 18

ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

SRI MADHYAVATA MUTT (NADDENTADI)/ಶ್ರೀ ಮಧ್ಯವಾಟ ಮಠ (ನಡ್ಡೇಂತಾಡಿ)

ಭವಘರ್ಮಭವಾರ್ತಿಘ್ನಃ ಸ ಸತಾ ಸೇವ್ಯತಾಂ ಮಠಃ|

ಕೃಷ್ಣದ್ವೈಪಾಯನಘನೋ ಯತ್ರಾಗಾದ್ವಾಯುವರ್ತ್ಮನಾ||27||

BhavaGharmaBhavArtiGhnaha sa satA sEvyatAm MaThaha|

KriShNadwaipAyaGhanO yatrAgAdwAyuvartmanA||27||

SUMMARY: Like the clouds come through air, the sky-like blue Vedavyasaru (in the form of a Saligrama called VyasamuShTi) came to Madhyavata through incarnation of Lord Vayu, Sri Madhwacharyaru. Just as the clouds provide succor from hot atmosphere, Sri Vedavyasaru provide succor from the hot family or worldly life. Therefore, pious people should visit this Mutt, where Sri Vedavyasaru resides.

Sri Madhwacharyaru used to stop at Naddanthadi. It is located at about 45 km from Mangalore on the Dharmasthala-Ujire road. It is very close to Moorje, near Ujire. Sri Madhwacharyaru consecrated a Vyasamushti Saligrama here. There is a Madhwa Mantap in this place.

ಸ್ನೇಹಾರ್ದ್ರಮಧ್ವಹೃದಯಾಖ್ಯದಶಾನುಷಕ್ತಂ ಮೋಹಾಖ್ಯಸಂತಮಸಕೃಂತನತೀವ್ರ ಶಕ್ತಿಂ|

ಶ್ರೀ ಮಧ್ಯವಾಟವಾಟಮಠಪೌರುಟಭಾಜನಸ್ಥಂ ವ್ಯಾಸಪ್ರದೀಪಮಿಮಮಾದರತೋ ಭಜಧ್ವಂ||28||

SnEhArdramaDhwahruyAkhyadashAnuShaktam

MOhAkhyasantamasakruntana teevra shaktim|

Sri MaDhyavATamaThapauruTaBhAjanasTham

VyAsapradeepamimamAdaratO BhajaDhwam||28||

SUMMARY: Like the cotton wick soaked in ghee or oil burning in an auspicious or divine lamp drives away the darkness and fills one’s mind with joy, Sri Vedavyasaru, who is at Sri MaDhyavATa Mutt and burning like the light soaked in the oil-like devotion of Sri Madhwacharyaru, drives away the darkness of lack of knowledge of the devotees as a token of the grace of Sri Vedavyasaru. Therefore, Oh pious devotees, please visit this Mutt and receive the blessings of Sri Vedavyasaru.

ವೇದವ್ಯಾಸ ಗುಣಾವಾಸ ವಿದ್ಯಾಧೀಶ ಸತಾಂ ವಶ|

ಮಾಂ ನಿರಾಶಂ ಗತಕ್ಲೇಶಂ ಕುರ್ವನಾಶಂ ಹರೇ(s)ನಿಶಮ್||29||

VEdavyAsa guNAvAsa vidyADheesha satAm vasha|

Mam nirAsham gataklEsham kurvanAsham HarE(s)nisham||29||

SUMMARY: Sri Vedavyasaru is an embodiment of Jnana or knowledge and bliss; he is the Lord or God of divine Knowledge; he surrenders to devotees; he is complete in terms of virtues. May this Lord transform me into a soul to renounce worldly pleasures, liberate me from family bondage and bless me with salvation.

It has been recorded that Sri Madhwacharyaru used to perform puja at Udupi and Subrahmanya every day for about sixteen years. Madhyavata is between Udupi and Subrahmanya. Here, he consecrated one of the Vyasamushtis he had brought from Badari and was worshipping it every day, without fail. Apart from a Madhwa Mantap, there is a Gautama Kunda and Gada Teertha in this place.

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SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI (ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ)

SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI

(ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ)

 “RAmaviyOgAddasharaThE mrutE (ರಾಮವಿಯೋಗಾದ್ದಶರಥೇ ಮೃತೇ): Dasharatha demised due to the distress caused by the departure of Sri Rama. On the sixth night after the departure of Sri Rama, Dasharatha was melancholic. He remembered a sin he had committed during his pre-marriage life and narrated that incident to Kausalya. “Oh dear Kausalya, a skill of hunting purely by following sound is known as ShabdavEdha (ಶಬ್ದವೇಧ). I am an expert in this subject. When I was very young, I went to the forest in the dead night once for hunting. A boy came there, along with his aged blind parents. Since his parents were thirsty, he made them wait on the banks of a river and went out to fetch water from the nearby river. When the boy immersed the vessel into the river, a sound emanated from it. It was too dark at that time and I fired an arrow targeting the sound that had actually come out of the vessel. I did not know that the origin of that sound was a human being. Thinking that some wild animal had come to drink the water, I had fired the arrow. Instantly, a scream for help was heard. I went to the spot and I was shocked to know that a young man had been killed by the arrow I had shot. He took pity on me. He understood that I had fired the arrow by mistake. He said that he was born to a Vaishya from a Shudra woman and hence I would not attract the sin of Brahma Hatya. He went on to say that his parents were waiting to drink the water and requested me to take water to them immediately. That person died immediately after narrating his story. I regretted for what had happened. As instructed by the youngster, I went to the place where his parents were waiting. I saw his parents. As they were blind, they thought that their son had returned with water. But, when I narrated everything and gave them water, they cursed me that I should also die with a great sense of nostalgia caused by the departure of son.” Dasharatha became silent for a while after narrating this story. Later, he appealed to Lord Brahma that in his future births at least he should be able to see Sri Rama again. Remembering Sri Rama for a very long time in the dead night, Dasharatha breathed his last. The next morning servants and attenders came to the apartment of Dasharatha to wake him up. Kausalya

was unaware of the situation. When the servants started screaming aloud, she woke up only to get the fact of the demise of her beloved husband confirmed.

  As Bharata was away, the corpse of Dasharatha had to be protected till his arrival. Meanwhile, the night when Dasharatha died, Bharata had dreamt a very horrible dream. Next morning some messengers from Ayodhya met him and said: “Sage Vasishtha and other priests want you to meet them immediately to discuss some important matter. Please start immediately.” Bharata suspected that something grave must have happened. However, the messengers did not reveal anything as they had been instructed by Sage Vasishtha to hide the matter. Bharata returns and became severely distressed. He was unaware of the chain of events, including the forest exile of Sri Rama, Seetha Devi and Lakshmana, that had led to the demise of Dasharatha. He chided his mother Kaikeyi and beat Manthara. After performing the last rites of Dasharatha and after completing the inauspicious period, he goes to the forest to bring Sri Rama back. All the queens, priests, army and a large number of citizens accompanied Bharata.

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SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – SHASHTHAHA SARGAHA – SHOLKAS 10 to 12

SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – SHASHTHAHA SARGAHA – SHOLKAS 10 to 12

Punditas surrender to Sri Poornaprajnaru\ಪಂಡಿತರು ಪೂರ್ಣಪ್ರಜ್ಞರಿಗೆ ಶರಣಾದುದು

ದೇವತಾಸ್ವಸುಲಭಾ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾ ತೇ ಮಾನುಷೇಷು ಚಪಲೇಷು ಕಥಾ ಕಾ|

ಕ್ಷಾಮ್ಯ ಸೌಮ್ಯ ಸಕಲಜ್ಞ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ತೇ ಬ್ರುವಂತ ಇತಿ ತಂ ನೇಮುಃ||10||

DEvatAswasulaBhA pratiBhA tE mAnuShEShu chapalEShu kaThA kA|

KShAmya saumya sakalajna namastE tE bruvanta it tam nEmuhu||10||

SUMMARY: Those pundits bowed in front of Sri Madhwacharyaru and appealed to him: “Your talent is something very rare that cannot be found among deities too. What can be said about the frail humans? Oh SreemadAchArya, the omniscient and most modest, please pardon us!”

It is quite significant that on this occasion, the Pundits clearly acknowledge and hail the depth of knowledge and dexteriry was so uncommon that even deities could not match. This incident also shows that the Pundits were quite knowledgeable and distinguished.

It is believed that this incident occurred in a place called Adoor, near Kasaragod. Adoor is located on the banks of Payaswini River. There is a sprawling temple dedicated to Lord Mahalingeshwara at Adoor. In those days, Adoor was quite popular for frequent spiritual debate and discourses.

It is said that the vanquished Pundits requested Sri Madhwacharyaru to accept a divine party there. But, Sri Madhwacharyaru told the Pundits that he would not have food in a place where there was no Vishnu temple. The Pundits went on to consecrate an idol of Lord Vishnu in the right side of the presiding deity. Later, the place became a holy place for Vishnavites. A shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu is still present on the premises of Sri Mahalingeshwara temple at Adoor. A priest following the Adamar Mutt in Udupi is performing the daily puja in the Vishnu temple.

Interpretation of Dana Sukta and surrender of Kerala Pundits\

ದಾನ ಸೂಕ್ತದ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕೇರಳ ಪಂಡಿತರ ಶರಣಾಗತಿ

ವೇದಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಚತುರೈರಿಹ ವಿದ್ಯಾವಿತ್ತಲಿಪ್ಸುಭಿರವಾಪ್ತಮಶೇಷೈಃ|

ಪ್ರಾಪ ಕೇರಳಸುಮಂಡಲಜಾತೈರನ್ಯದಾಯತನಮಾಯತಚೇತಾಃ||11||

VEdashAstra chaturairiha vidyAvittalipsuBhiravAptamashEShaihi|

PrApa kEraLasumanDalajAtairanyadAyatanamAyatachEtA||11||

SUMMARY: Magnanimous Sri Madhwacharyaru then reached another temple, where all the Pundits of Kerala, who were exponents of Vedas, used to converge to get awarded in cash for their scholarship.

It is believed that the place indicated here is perhaps Bailangadi, which is also located on the banks of Payaswini River.

Sri Chalari Achar provides more information on this: Payaswinee teerE yEva sThalAntarE yasmin dEvAlayE vEdashAstraBhijnAha KEraLadEshasThAha brAhmaNA vidyApareekShAm datvA vidyADhikyAnusArENa dravyam prAptum samavEtA baBhUvustam dEsham MaDhwAchAryO yayau iti BhAvaha||

ಪಯಸ್ವಿನೀ ತೀರೇ ಯೇವ ಸ್ಥಲಾಂತರೇ ಯಸ್ಮಿನ್ ದೇವಾಲಯೇ ವೇದಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಾಭಿಜ್ಞಾಃ ಕೇರಳದೇಶಸ್ಥಾಃ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣಾ ವಿದ್ಯಾಪರೀಕ್ಷಾಂ ದತ್ವಾ ವಿದ್ಯಾಧಿಕ್ಯಾನುಸಾರೇಣ ದ್ರವ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತುಂ ಸಮವೇತಾ ಬಭೂವುಸ್ತಂ ದೇಶಂ ಮಧ್ವಾಚಾರ್ಯೋ ಯಯೌ ಇತಿ ಭಾವಃ||

In this temple, which is on the banks of Payasvinee River, several Brhmin Scholars and professors used to exhibit their scholarship and receive awards and rewards. There used to be an examination to adjudge the depth of knowledge of every Pundit.      

Conspiracy hatched by scholars\ವಿದ್ವಾಂಸರು ಹೂಡಿದ್ದ ಸಂಚು

ತರ್ಕತಂತ್ರಕುಶಲಾನಪಿ ಪುಂಸಶ್ಚರ್ಕರೀತಿ ಬತ ಸೋ(s)ಯಮಾನಾನ್|

ಮಾನಮಾನಮಯತೀಹ ಕಥಂ ನೋ ನೈಷ ಮಂಡಲಭುವಾಂ ಸಮಿತಾನಾಂ||12||

TarkatantrakushalAnapi pumsashcharkareeti bata sO(s)yamAnAn|

MAnamAnamayateeha kaTham nO naiSha manDalaBhuvAm samitAnAm||12||

SUMMARY: “How to prevent Sri Madhwacharyaru, who has dented the pride of several professors and Pundits with his power of the knowledge of Nyaya and Vedanta, from exposing our least knowledge and vanity.”

This stanza indicates the calmness of Sri Madhwacharya against the lack of ingenuity among those professors.

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(Sri Jagannatha Dasa virachita) SRI HARIKATHAMRUTASARA / ಶ್ರಿ ಹರಿಕಥಾಮೃತಸಾರ

(Sri Jagannatha Dasa virachita)

SRI HARIKATHAMRUTASARA / ಶ್ರಿ ಹರಿಕಥಾಮೃತಸಾರ

Benefits of praising Bhagavatas/ಭಾಗವತರ ಸ್ತುತಿಯ ಫಲ

ಪರಿಮಳವು ಸುಮನದೊಳಗನಲನು

ಅರಣಿಯೊಳಗಿಪ್ಪಂತೆ ದಾಮೋ-

ದರನು ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾದಿಗಳ ಮನದಲಿ ತೋರಿ ತೋರದಲೆ|

ಇರುತಿಹ ಜಗನ್ನಾಥವಿಠಲನ

ಕರುಣ ಪಡೆವ ಮುಮುಕ್ಷು ಜೀವರು

ಪರಮಭಾಗವತರನು ಕೊಂಡಾಡುವುದು ಪ್ರತಿದಿನವು||13||

ParimaLavu sumanadoLaganalanu

AraNiyoLagippante DAmO-

Darami BrahmAdiLa manadali tOri tOradale|

Irutiha JagannAThaviThalana

KaruNa paDeva mumukShu jeevaru

ParamaBhAgavataranu konDADuvudu pratidinavu||13||

SUMMARY: Like fragrance in the flower and fire in the cow dung, Sri Hari, who is Damodara, manifests in Brahma and other deities but does not show up. Those desirous of salvation (MumukShus) should earn the kindness and grace of Lord Jagannatha Vithala and keep praising the Bhagavatas every day.

What Sri Jagannatha Dasaru has stated here is that the grace of ardent devotees of Lord Sri Hari is essential to know about Sri Hari.

Lord Sri Hari is always present in the minds of Lord Brahma and other deities. But, he will not be explicit and not visible in any special form.

Although the Lord is visible to other deities, he will not be explicit to them like he is for Rujus, as mentioned in AnuvyKhyAna. Sometimes, when the spirit of demon exists in them due to their past sins, the Lord may not be seen by them. Special forms of the Lord are seldom seen by anyone. It is only after one attains the knowledge of unseen or invisible facts (AparOkSha JnAna) that some form of the Lord can be seen.

The quality of being visible to some and invisible to some, visible at certain times and not visible in other times etc. have been explained with two metaphors. The fragrance of flower can only be sensed or felt; the fire in cow dung is not visible at the outset. In both cases, the visibility is subject to certain conditions and is limited to certain circumstances. Similarly, the visibility of or the existence of the Lord in Lord Brahma and other deities is subject to several conditions. Just because the Lord is not accessible to all at all times, it cannot be said that he does not exist. Devotion, meditation, prayers, worship and other acts will certainly enhance the faith of a person in the Lord and may open the way to salvation.

In Bhagavata Tatparyanirnaya, Sri Madhwacharyaru states:

DaDhisThaGhrutavat kAShThE vahnivachcha JanArDanaha|

DEhendriyAsujeevEBhyO vivichya jnAyatE na tu||7/1/9||

ದಧಿಸ್ಥಘೃತವತ್ ಕಾಷ್ಠೇ ವಹ್ನಿವಚ್ಚ ಜನಾರ್ದನಃ|

ದೇಹೇನ್ದ್ರಿಯಾಸುಜೀವೇಭ್ಯೋ ವಿವಿಚ್ಯ ಜ್ಞಾಯತೇ ನ ತು||7/1/9||

The ghee in milk and fire in firewood are not visible. Certain processes are involved in converting milk into ghee and friction is essential to produce fire from firewood. Similarly, to attain salvation or to see the Lord in any form, a lot of procedure should be followed. Procedures may vary from person to person, depending upon the past deeds as well as dedication and devotion in the present.

The name “Damodara” of Lord Hari has a history. Once, Yashoda Devi tied infant Krishna with ropes to prevent him from absconding. Later, Lord Krishna was seen as tying the same rope around his stomach by Yashoda Devi. Damodara is another form that Lord Hari takes to marry Talasi during Karteeka Maas. This name finds mention in Dwadasha Stotra.

The resolution of Damodara is: DashchAsau amashchAsau udarashcha|

Salvation is not achievable without earning the grace and kindness of the Lord. It is essential to get guided in the pursuit of the Lord by those who have experienced the existence of the Lord. It is more a psychological feeling than physiological one.

With this the MangaLAcharaNa Sandhi in HarikaThAmritasAra concludes. The next episode explores the KaruNa Sandhi.

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SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA “TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 19 ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA “TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 19

ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

Description of Sri Nandikeshwara/ನಂದಿಕೇಶ್ವರನ ವರ್ಣನೆ

ಸುಚಾರುಕರ್ಣಲಾಂಗೂಲಶೃಂಗಾಂಘ್ರ್ಯುದರದೃಜ್ಞುಖಂ|

ಕಕುದ್ಮಂತಂ ವೃಷಂ ಶ್ವೇತಂ ನೌಮಿ ಶಂಕರವಾಹನಂ||26||

SuchArukarNalAmgUlashrungAnghryudadrungmuKham|

Kakudmantam vruSham shwEtam naumi ShankaravAhanam||26||

SUMMARY: A bullock, which has a white body, is the vehicle of Lord Rudra and this bullock is called as Nandi. The tail, ears, horns, feet, abdomen, eyes and face and all parts of Nandi are very attractive. It has beautiful and elevated withers. I salute that Nandeeshwara.

Sri Nandikeshwara templeis at Yellur, which is located about 15 km to the south-west of Udupi. It is stated in the epics that this holy place is a representative of Varanasi or Kashi.

According to a legend, a Shudra king called Bhurikeerti appealed to Bhargava Muni, who had come very close to his village, to visit his village as well. The sage said that he would not visit a place where there is no temple and went away. Dejected by this incident, Bhurikeerti, along with a Brahmin born in Kadambalittaya family, went to Kashi. He worship Lord Vishwanatha at Kashi with devotion. Impressed with his worship, Lord Vishwanatha told Bhurikeerti that he would manifest at a place where a Brahmin known for offering worship to him (Lord Vishwanatha) was living. In that place, Lord Shiva said, tigers and cows were living without enmity. Bhurikeerti returned to his village. Meanwhile, a Chandal woman was trying to dig a mound with a sword. As soon as her sword touched the ground, blood started springing from the ground. Frightened by that rare happening, the woman ran away pronouncing the name of her deceased son. Within a short while, the Lord came out of the place where she had hit with the sword. His forehead was still bleeding. From then on, the place came to be known as Yelluru. The wound in the forehead of Lord Shiva is visible even to this day. Therefore, the priest applies Sri Gandha paste on the forehead of Lord Vishwanatha every day. When Sri Vadirajaru arrive at Yelluru during one of his pilgrimage, the doors of the temple of Sri Nandikeshwara were closed. Some sources contend that the priest had come to know about the holy place in advance and therefore, with an ulterior motive, closed the temple doors early. Sri Vadirajaru offered prayers to the Lord by chanting the Mantras such as “rakShOgaNakShapanam” in praise of Lord Vishwanatha. Impressed with the prayers, Lord Shiva opened the doors of the sanctum sanctorum and appeared in front of the Brahmin. However, the Brahmin could not get closer to the Lord because Nandi was standing in between. Sri Vadirajaru again sang “SuchArukarNalAngUla”. Then, Nandi lowered his back so that Sri Vadirajaru could have the Darshan of Lord Nandikeshwara. It is because of this reason that even today, Lord Vishwanatha can be easily seen from any distance, without any difficulty or obstacle.

As a testimony to the visit of Vadirajaru to this place, owing to the demand put forth by the priest and people there, he installed a Saligrama of Lord Lakshminarasihma in the temple. Vadirajaru is said to have declared that Vaishnavas can visit this temple as it was dedicated to Sri Lakshminarasihma, the intrinsic and inseparable d

eity in the idol of Lord Vishwanatha.
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SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI (ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ)

SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI

(ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ)

  The word “GuhArchya” means that Sri Rama was worshipped by Guha, the king of hunters. It is mentioned : “VaTakSheerENa jaTAm DhrutvA, GuhAdinA krutAm pUjAm sweekrutya”, which means “after being worshipped by Guha and others, Sri Rama matted his hair with the milk of banyan tree.

  Guha, the king of hunters and a devotee of Sri Rama, was saddened by hearing the forest exile of Sri Rama. After offering worship to Sri Rama, he told: “Oh Maharaja, my kingdom and this city is all yours. We are your servants. From now on, stay with us and be our king.” Sri Rama politely replied: “I wish to do meditation for fourteen years and therefore, I do not want anything. Please provide fodder to these horses that are so beloved to my father.” Guha fed the grass to horses. Sri Rama and Seetha Devi were sitting on a mat of leaves. Lakshmana was pressing their feet. Later, Sri Rama performed the Sandhyavandana, drank a cup of water and slept.

  Guha, who was watching Lakshmana from a distance, symbolically asked Lakshmana to sleep and that he would stay awake through the night to protect the trio. Lakshmana said: “My brother, who was, till last night, sleeping on royal mattress, is sleeping on a mat of leaves tonight, along with his wife. In Ayodhya, Dasharatha and Kausalya would be crying and weeping for what has happened. I am fully distressed by thinking about all these developments and therefore, I cannot sleep at all.”

  The entire night was spent by Guha and Lakshmana in talking about Sri Rama and his greatness. Next morning, Sri Rama used the banyan tree milk and matted his hair. He asked Guha to get a country boat prepared for crossing Ganga River. As soon as the boat was ready, Sri Rama called Sumantra and said: “You may return to Ayodhya now. My father will be depressed due to my departure. Please console him with kind words. Do not criticize Kaikeyi for causing unpleasantness to me. Perform the coronation of Bharata and show the royal reverence to him. This is my father’s order. I will be highly pleased and impressed if you all obey and respect my father in the future.My mother will be highly disturbed. Pacify her with soft words. As you are capable of pacifying everyone, you must go home now.”

  Later, Lord Rama went to the hermitage of Sage Bharadwaja, who treated him with food and passionate words. Bharadwaja is a son of Bruha

spatyacharya. Bharadwaja asked Sri Rama to complete his fourteen-year exile in his hermitage. Sri Rama politely rejected that offer, took his permission and crossed Krishna River. Later, they arrived at Chitrakoota, which was under the control of Sri Rama and was free of demerits.

  Meanwhile, the citizens, who returned to Ayodhya with the thought that Sri Rama might have returned to Ayodhya, were broken. They cursed themselves for having slept in the night that allowed Sri Rama to vanish. A few days later, Sumantra also returned to Ayodhya. Dasharatha and Kausalya enquired about Sri Rama, Seetha Devi and Lakshmana with a heavy heart. Sumantra pacified them with appropriate answer. When Dasharatha and Kausalya kept on weeping, Sumitra Devi pacified them with kind words.

  In the next episode, Dasharatha sets off to the heavens. Please read, comment and share. SDN   

SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – SHASHTHAHA SARGAHA – SHOLKAS 8 AND 9

SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – SHASHTHAHA SARGAHA – SHOLKAS 8 AND 9

Pundits bemused/ದಿಗ್ಭ್ರಾಂತರಾದ ಪಂಡಿತೋತ್ತಮರು

ಯಾವದರ್ಥಶತಕಂ ನ ವಿಶಂಕಂ ಸಂತತೋಕ್ತಿಕೃದಪೂರಯದೇಷಃ|

ವರ್ಣಿತಾವಧೃತಿದುರ್ಬಲಚಿತ್ತಾಸ್ತಾವದಾಕುಲಹೃದೋ ಹ್ಯಭವಂಸ್ತೇ||8||

YAvadarThashatakam na vishankam santatOktikrudapUrayadEShaha|

VarNitAvaDhrutidurbalachittAstAvadAkulahrudO hyBhavamstE||8||

SUMMARY: Sri Madhwacharyaru went on explaining the hundred meanings of the word “Vishwa” without any stop and without any suspicion. Much before he could complete the explanation, the scholars or Pundits could not grasp anything and they became a worried lot.

This instance proves that contrary to the illusion on which the scholars were banking upon, Sri Madhwacharyaru could easily describe the hundred meanings of the word “Vishwa”. Moreover, it also proved that schollars could hardly understand what Sri Madhwacharyaru was explaining.

The resolution or constituents of the word “Vishankam” are as follows: VigatA shankA yaThA Bhavati taThA vishankam| This means, as explained by Sri Chalari Acharyaru, “MadhwAchAryENa katipayArThEShu kaThitEShu satsu tAvanmAtragrahaNE(s)pyasamarThaha BrAhmaNAha samBhrAntA baBhUvuriti BhAvaha|   

Frustration grips Pundits/ಕಂಗಾಲಾದ ಪಂಡಿತರು

ಸಾಂಗವೇದಚತುರಾ ಇತಿಹಾಸೇ ಶಿಕ್ಷಿತಾಃ ಸುಬಹವೋ(s)ಪ್ಯತಿದೃಷ್ಟಾಃ|

ನೈತದೀರಿತಮಹೋ ಜಗೃಹುಸ್ತೇ ವಿಶ್ವಸಂಕ್ಷಯಪಯೋ(s)೦ಧುಗಣಾ ವಾ||9||

SAngavEdachaturA itihAsE shikShitAha subahavO(s)pyatidruShTAha|

NaitadeeritamahO jagruhustE vishwasankShayapayO(s)nDhugaNA vA||9||

SUMMARY: The Pundits had thoroughly studied the Vedas; they had the knowledge of all Puranas or the History; they were courageous; they were in large number too; yet, like the clusters of well cannot store the waters that is produced during the Great Deluge or Pralaya, they could neither fathom nor absorb the spate of expl

anation that Sri Madhwacharyaru unleashed on that occasion.

The Pundits who questioned or challenged Sri Madhwacharyaru were not ordinary people. They were well-informed, well-read and well-established intellectuals and professors in their own right. But, the explanation given by Sri Madhwacharyaru was unfathomable for those Pundits. Just as the brightness and lustre of any star can never match the brightness and lustre of Sun, Sri Madhwacharyaru, an incarnation of Lord Vayu was extraordinary.

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