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

SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI

(ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ)                            

Assassination of Khara, Dushana and others/ಖರದೂಷಣಾದಿ ದೈತ್ಯರ ವಧೆ

ಯೋ ದ್ವಿಸಪ್ತ ಕ್ರವ್ಯಾದಾನ್ ಅವಧೀತ್, ಅಥ ಕ್ರವ್ಯಾದಾನಪಿ ಅವಧೀತ್, ಖರಂ ದೂಷಣಂ ತ್ರಿಶೀರ್ಷಂ ಅವಧೀತ್ (ತತ್ಪ್ರೇರಿತಾನ್ ಸಬಲಾನ್ ಖರದೂಷಣಾದೀನ್ ಹತ್ವಾ)

YO dwisapta kravyAdAn avaDheet, aTha kravyAdAnapi avaDheet, Kharam DUShaNam avaDheet (tatprEritAn sabalAn KharadUShaNAdeen hatwA)

As mentioned in the previous episode, the ear and nose-severed Shurpanakha never expected such a draconic treatment from Rama and Lakshmana as she thought that everyone in the universe would be frightened by the mention of Khara, Dushana, Ravana and other demons. She was confident that Rama and Lakshmana would not be able to stand against Khara and Dushana. She ran to Khara and Dushana and complained to them about Rama, Lakshmana and Seetha. Khara said, on seeing the nose and ears of Shurpanakha cut and her face soaked in blood: “Who has dared to treat you like this knowing it fully well that you are indefatigable? My arrows will soon drink his blood.” She replied: “Two young persons and a young woman have camped in the nearby forest. They are the reason for my present state. I want to drink the blood of the two young men.” Khara sent out fourteen thousand soldiers to fight against Rama and Lakshmana. Shurpanakha led those demons to the place where Rama, Lakshmana and Seetha were residing. Before that, she abused Khara: “You are a eunuch. Due to the fear of defeat and imminent at the hands of Rama, you are hiding in the palace. If you have any courage, come out to lead the army and fight.” Khara could not digest these words. Along with Dushana and Trishiras, Khara too joined the army. On the way, he experienced numerous bad omens. He ignored those indications and hurried to the place where Rama was living. Srirama too experienced some indications that a fierce battle was about to break out. He told Lakshmana: “Lakshmana, you get into to the cave with Seetha. Be ready with weapons for the battle.” The huge army of demons led by Khara, Dushana and Trishiras, which was highly enthusiastic and vibrant, suddenly lost its luster and became pale, after seeing Srirama. Gods, Goddesses, Rishis, Munis, Apsara, Gandharva and other celestial beings assembled in the sky to witness the war. They were conversing like this: “Pure-hearted Rama is alone and the deceitful demons are countless. We know not how Rama wins this battle.” Some of them, however, said: “Just by flickering his eyes and rising his eyebrows, Rama can destroy the fourteen Lokas. Destruction of this demon army is a very trivial task for him.”

Srirama kept fighting against the demon army for a short while. Later, he began displaying his mystic power and extraordinary valour to the deities by assuming innumerable forms. Within a flash, he killed Khara, Dushana, Trishiras and their entire army. Khara, his brothers and his soldiers transcended to the hell. Deities heaved a sigh of relief and returned to their abodes. Rishis and Munis wore a satisfied look and returned to their Ashrams. Goddesses showered flowers on Rama and offered worship. Rishis blessed him. Srirama returned to his Ashram, where Lakshmana saluted him. Seetha Devi saluted Rama and said: “Aryaputra, you have earned a notable fame by protecting the Munis and Rishis." 

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SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – SHASHTHAHA SARGAHA – SHOLKAS 44& 45

(ಶ್ರೀ ಮಧ್ವವಿಜಯ – ಷಷ್ಟಃ ಸರ್ಗಃ – ಶ್ಲೋಕ 44 ಮತ್ತು 45ರ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ)

Sri Madhwaru observes fast, rock silence/ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ಮಧ್ವರ ಕಾಷ್ಠಮೌನವ್ರತ

ಕಾಷ್ಠಮೌನಮದಧಾದುಪವಾಸಂ ಶುದ್ಧಮಪ್ಯಕೃತ ಶುದ್ಧಹೃದಿಚ್ಛನ್|

ನಿತ್ಯತುಷ್ಟಹರಿತೋಷವಿಶೇಷಂ ಚಿಂತಯನ್ ಪ್ರಭುಮನಂತಮಠಾಂತಃ||44||

KAShThamaunamadaDhAdupavAsam shudDhamapyakruta shuDhhrudichChan|

NityatuShTaharitOShavishESham chintayan praBhumanantamaThAntaha||44||

SUMMARY: Longing to see ever-pleasant and joyous Sri Hari always happy, eternally pure-hearted Sri Madhwacharyaru, thinking only about Him, stayed at Anantamatha and observed a rock-silence and full fast.

The word KaShTha means a log of wood and KAShThamauna means utter silence. Shuddha Upavasa means pure fasting where no food is consumed throughout the day. Sri Chalari Acharyaru explains this concept: “AachamanOdakam vinA jalaPhalaAdyAhArarahitam anashanavratam|” This means, apart from the water that is consumed during Achamana while performing Sandhyavandana, abstaining from consumption of additional water, fruit and other food alternatives is known as “Shuddha Upavasa”. Sri Madhwacharyaru observed KAShThaMauna and Shuddha Upavasa at Badari, according this stanza.  

Acharya Madhwaru strictly followed Bhagavata Dharma as he was the incarnation of Lord Vayu. “PralApasya cha varjanE| BheemasEnasamO nAsti sEnayOruBhayOrapi|” is what is said about Sri Bheemasena. As a rule and committed principle, Lord Vayu, in all his three incarnations of Hanumatha, Bheemasena and Sri Madhwacharyaru, never spells an unimportant, meaningless, hearsay word. Similarly, consumption of food is something not comparable with anyone in the universe. He can go without food for several days and consume any quantity of food at will. However, why Sri Madhwaru observed KAShThaMauna and Shuddha Upavasa was to make his disciples aware of it.

Moreover, KAShThaMauna and Shuddha Upavasa are one of the most important ways to please Lord Hari as they are very close to his heart.

It is mentioned in Vedangateerthiya that “Anantamatha” is the interior portion of Sri Badarinarayana Temple at Badari.   

Sri Badarayana invites Sri Madhwaru to north Badari/ಶ್ರೀಬಾದರಾಯಣರಿಂದ ಉತ್ತರಬದರಿಗೆ ಆಹ್ವಾನ

ಪ್ರೈರಯತ್ ಸ್ವಚರಣೇ ರತಚಿತ್ತಂ ಮಧ್ವಮತ್ರ ದಿನಮಂಡಲಮೇನಮ್|

ಸ್ವಾಶ್ರಮೋಪಗಮನಾಯ ಮುಕುಂದೋ ದೀಪ್ತಿದೃಷ್ಟಿವಿದಿತಾಗತಿರನ್ಯೈಃ||45||

Prairayat swacharaNE ratachittam Madhwamatra dinamanDalamEnam|

SwAshramOpagamanAya MukundO deeptidruShTividitAgatiranyaihi||45||

SUMMARY: After Sri Madhwacharyaru offered special prayers and worship unto his feet for a period of 48 days or a Paksha, Sri Narayana in the form of Sri Vedavyasa, indicating his arrival through a bright and shining light to other people, invited Sri Madhwacharyaru to his abode (Uttara Badari).

Sri Madhwacharyaru is said to have observed KAShThaMauna and Shuddha Upavasa for a period of One Paksha, comprising 48 days. Impressed by this offering of Sri Madhwaru, Sri Narayana offered an invitation to Sri Madhwaru to his abode in Uttara Badari.

It is also indicated in this stanza that Lord Narayana appeared physically in front of Sri Madhwaru, though others could only see a divine light talking to Sri Madhwaru.

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SRI HARIKATHAMRUTASARA / ಶ್ರಿ ಹರಿಕಥಾಮೃತಸಾರ

Magic of Lord Hari is insurmountable – Shiva’s instance

31. (ಶ್ರೀ ಹರಿಯ ಮಾಯೆ ಅಪ್ರಮೇಯವಾದುದು – ಪರಶಿವನ ನಿದರ್ಶನ)

ಭುವನಪಾವನಚರಿತ ಪುಣ್ಯ-

ಶ್ರವಣಕೀರ್ತನ ಪಾಪನಾಶನ

ಕವಿಭಿರೀಡಿತ ಕೈರವದಳಶ್ಯಾಮ ನಿಸ್ಸೀಮ|

ಯುವತಿವೇಷದಿ ಹಿಂದೆ ಗೌರೀ-

ಧವನ ಮೋಹಿಸಿ ಕೆಡಿಸಿ ಉಳಿಸಿದ

ಇವನ ಮಾಯವ ಗೆಲುವನಾವನು ಈ ಜಗತ್ತ್ರಯದಿ||18||

BhuvanapAvanacharita puNya-

shravaNakeertana pApanAshana

kaviBhireeDita kairavadaLashyAma nisseema|

YuvativEShadi hinde Gauree

Dhavana mOhisi keDisi uLisida

Ivana mAyava geluvanAvanu yee jagattrayadi||18||

SUMMARY: Lord Hari has a history of making the entire universe very sacred; he has the capacity to hear what devotees and then to gift lot of positive energy; he is known to be adorned with panegyric hymns for bestowing holiness; he is the destroyer of negative energy of sins; he is praised by knowledgeable; he is white like lily; he is infinite; earlier, he wore the form of Mohini, lured Shiva, the consort of Gowri, seduced him and then saved him too. Who is there in any of these three worlds to win over his mystic powers?

The word “PuNyashravaNakeertana” means Lord Hari transfers infinite positive energy (Punya) to those who listen to his stories, arrange or organize programs of narrating his stories.  

The divine mystical power of Lord Hari is unlimited and unparalleled. Sri Jagannathadasaru has cited the instance of Mohini incarnation of Lord Hari. The enthralling, ethereal charm and beauty of Mohini was such that Lord Shiva lost control over his senses and sensory organs. What can be said of the plight of human beings when the condition and conduct of Lord Rudra were shaken after seeing Mohini. He bestows infinite mystic power.

Lord Shiva felt ashamed as the semen ejaculated after seeing Mohini, that too when Goddess Parvati, whose charm is inexplicable, incomparable and transcendental, was present. Yet, Lord Hari made Lord Shiva forget that ‘momentary’ fragility. Sometimes it may appear that Lord Hari does not come to the rescue of his devotees who are suffering from various problems. It is only to test and then resolve or save his devotees.

All these traits of Lord Hari have been vividly described and substantiated in Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata and other holy texts.

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SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA “TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 25 ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

SRI VADIRAJA VIRACHITA

“TEERTHA PRABANDHA” – STEP 25

ಶ್ರೀ ವಾದಿರಾಜ ವಿರಚಿತ “ತೀರ್ಥ ಪ್ರಬಂಧ”.

19. KrODashankaranArAyaNa Kshetra/ಕ್ರೋಡಶಂಕರನಾರಾಯಣ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ

ಕ್ರೋಡಯೋಗೀಶ್ವರಕ್ಷೇತ್ರಂ ಭಾತಿ ಶುಕ್ತಿಮತೀತಟೇ|

ಸತಾಂ ಮತಾ ದ್ವಿತಾ ಯತ್ರ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟೋಮೇಶರಮೇಶಯೋಃ||51||

KrODayOgeeshwarakShEtram BhAti shuktimateetaTE|

SatAm matA dwitA yatra spaShTOmEsharamEshayOho||51||

SUMMARY: Krodasha Kshetra derives its name due to Krodasha Muni. It is shining on the banks of Shuktimatee River. Here the righteous can clearly understand the difference between Rudra and Vishnu.

ದ್ವಾಸುಪರ್ಣೇತಿ ವೇದಾರ್ಥಭೂತೌ ತೌ ಪ್ರಾಯಶೋ(s)ಮರೌ|

ಯದೇಕೋ(s)ಶ್ನಾತಿಬಹುಶೋ(s)ನಶ್ನನ್ನನ್ಯೋ ವಿವರ್ಧತೇ||52||

DwAsuparNEti vEdArThaBhUtau tau prAyashO(s)marau|

YadEkO(s)shnAtibahushO(s)nashnannyyO vavarDhatE||52||

SUMMARY: Sri Shankara and Sri Narayana existing at Kroda Kshetra are probably the meaningful manifestation of what Shruti “Dwasuparna” states. Shankara, who is one of the two, perhaps eats heavily. However, Narayana, the other God, keeps on growing  without eating.

Sri Shankaranarayana Kshetra is located on Sagar-Shivamogga road while travelling on Kundapur-Hulikal Ghat route. Lord Hari and Hara manifested in a common Linga form here to bless sage Kroda. A significant feature of this temple is that the Narayana Linga is a little plump while the Rudra Linga is comparatively lean. Sri Vadirajaru has said in this stanza that Sri Narayana perhaps consumes more food, compared to Rudra and therefore Sri Narayana Linga ta Kroda is hefty. Another significant fact is that the priest is believed to offer more Naivedya to Narayana compared to the quantity offered to Rudra Linga. In Atharvana Shruti it is stated:

“DwAsuparNA sayujA saKhAyA samAnam vrukSham pariShaswajAtE|

TayOranyaha pippalam swAdwatti anasnannanyO aBhichAkasheeti||

ದ್ವಾಸುಪರ್ಣಾ ಸಯುಜಾ ಸಖಾಯಾ ಸಮಾನಂ ವೃಕ್ಷಂ  ಪರಿಷಸ್ವಜಾತೇ
ತಯೋರನ್ಯಃ ಪಿಪ್ಪಲಂ ಸ್ವಾದ್ವತ್ತಿ ಅನಶ್ನನ್ನನ್ಯೋ ಅಭಿಚಾಕಶೀತಿ||

What is surprising is, in reality, almost same quantity of Naivedya is offered to both Narayana Linga and Rudra Linga. Yet, Rudra Linga seems to get weaker while Narayana Linga, despite not ‘consuming’ anything, gets heftier by the day. It is, in a way, the difference between Rudra and Narayana, or it appears as such, says Sri Vadirajaru in this context.

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

SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI

(ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ)

Jatayu introduces self to Srirama

When Rama was happily living in Panchavati, King of Vultures Jatayu came to meet Srirama. After exchange of pleasantries, Jatayu began narrating his background to Srirama.

“Oh Ramadeva, sage Kashyapa is the son of Mareechi and grandson of Lord Brahma. Sixty daughters of Dakshaprajapati were the wives of Kashyapa. Vinuta was one of those sixty wives. Vehicle of Lord Vishnu Garuda and Aruna, the charioteer Lord Sun are the sons of Vinata. Aruna begot two children namely Sampati and I, Jatayu from one of his wives called Shweni. I and your father Dasharatha are good friends. When you and Lakshmana will be away from the hermitage, I will protect Seetha, who would be alone in the Ashram. As I want to be your attender or servant, please approve.” Srirama agreed.

More about Shurpanakha

The actual statement in the form of verse is “rAkshaseem vikrutAm Akuruta” (ರಾಕ್ಷಸೀಂ ವಿಕೃತಾಂ ಆಕುರುತ).ShUrpanakha was a sister of Ravana. She married a demon named Vidyujjihwa belonging to the dynasty called Kalakeya. She was living happily with her husband for a long time. Once, Ravana indulged in a very fierce battle and killed innumerable demons. Vidyujjihwa, who too jumped into the war, was killing thousands of foes by barging boldly into the rival army. Ravana, in a spirituous battle, failed to identify Vidyujjihwa and involuntarily assassinated Vidyujjihwa thinking that he was a soldier of his own army. Because of this mistake, Shurpanakha abused her brother Ravana by using all bad words. Ravana then pacified his sister by stating “You can love any man of your choice. I am sending Khara, Dushana with you to protect you. If a person refuses to marry you for any reason, the demon army of Khara and Dushana will subdue him and force him to marry you.” Since then, she was living in Janasthan forest, along with Khara and Dushana. She saw Rama living with Seetha and Lakshmana in Janasthana. After seeing the charm and handsome personality of Rama, she decided that he would be her new husband. She came to Rama and praised him in every manner to impress him. She introduced herself as the sister of the indefatigable and most powerful king in the universe, Ravana.                  

Why did Rama punish Shurpanakha?

Srirama thought that being a widow, Shurpanakha was searching for a husband, which was nothing short of blasphemy. She deserves to be punished. By cutting her nose and ears, she would be wearing an ugly face and therefore, in future, none would come forward to marry her. In those days, kings were cutting and ears of convicts and criminals as a way of punishment and they were doing so through their servants. They never used to do it by themselves. Rama also thought of cajoling her for some time to make her understand that what she was doing as a widow was wrong. Therefore, Rama kept on dodging her and made her run to Lakshmana. Both brothers made her run around for quite a while. She became furious and was about to unleash her demonic attitude. At that time, Rama ordered Lakshmana to cut her ears and nose. Blood was oozing out of her face. She was crying aloud with pain. She ran to Khara and Dushana to complain against Rama and to pursue them to kill Rama. What transpired later is well known. It will be narrated in the next edition.

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SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – SHASHTHAHA SARGAHA – SHOLKAS 42& 43 (ಶ್ರೀ ಮಧ್ವವಿಜಯ – ಷಷ್ಟಃ ಸರ್ಗಃ – ಶ್ಲೋಕ 42 ಮತ್ತು 43ರ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ)

SRI MADHWAVIJAYA – SHASHTHAHA SARGAHA – SHOLKAS 42& 43

(ಶ್ರೀ ಮಧ್ವವಿಜಯ – ಷಷ್ಟಃ ಸರ್ಗಃ – ಶ್ಲೋಕ 42 ಮತ್ತು 43ರ ಅರ್ಥವಿವರಣೆ)

Arrival of Sri Vyasa at midnight/ಮಧ್ಯರಾತ್ರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀವ್ಯಾಸರ ಆಗಮನ

ಶಬ್ದಭೇದಮವಧಾರ್ಯ ತಮರ್ಚಾಸನ್ನಿಷಣ್ಣವಪುಷಃ ಪರಮಸ್ಯ|

ತಸ್ಯ ಭಾವವಿದದಭ್ರಮನೀಷಃ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಥಿತಃ ಪ್ರವಚನಂ ವ್ಯಧಿತೈಭ್ಯಃ||42||

ShabdaBhEdamavaDhArya tarchAsanniShaNNavapuShaha paramasya|

Tasya BhAvavidadaBhramaneeShaha prOtThitaha pravachanam vyaDhitaiBhyaha||42||

SUMMARY: Having patiently heard special significance of the word “uchyatAm” spelt by Paramapurusha Sri Narayana present in the idol of worship, Sri Madhwacharyaru perceived the opinion of the Lord, stood up and rendered another discourse on the book for his disciples.

This is said to indicate that the Lord will be absolutely impressed if discourses in front of distinguished disciples are repeated.

Sri Ananda Tirtharu takes bath in Alakananda/ಶ್ರೀ ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥರು ಅಲಕನಂದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡಿದುದು

ಮಜ್ಜನಂ ವ್ಯಧಿತ ಶೀತಲಗಂಗಾವಾರಿ ನಿತ್ಯಮರುಣೋದಯಕಾಲೇ|

ಯತ್ ಸ್ಪೃಶಂತಿ ನ ನರಾ ಹಿಮಭೀತಾ ಅಂಶ ಏಷ ಪೃಷತಾಮಧಿಪಸ್ಯ||43||

Majjanam vyaDhita sheetalagangAvAri nityamaruNOdayakAlE|

Yat sprushanti na narA himaBheetA amsha yESha pruShatAmaDhipasya||43||

SUMMARY: Due to cold conditions, people refrain from even touching water. The water in Alakananda River, which was more popular as the cool Ganga (Sheetalaganga), was especially cold and in that water, Sri Madhwacharyaru used to take bath in the early hours of sunrise  every morning. After all he is the incarnation of Lord Mukhyaprana!

The bath taken at sunrise is known as Avagaha Snana. Sri Madhwacharyaru was a Riju and Avagaha Snana can only be had by Rijus.

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(Sri Jagannatha Dasa virachita) SRI HARIKATHAMRUTASARA / ಶ್ರಿ ಹರಿಕಥಾಮೃತಸಾರ

(Sri Jagannatha Dasa virachita)

SRI HARIKATHAMRUTASARA / ಶ್ರಿ ಹರಿಕಥಾಮೃತಸಾರ

Even kings cannot give like Lord Hari/ಶ್ರೀ ಹರಿಯಂತೆ ರಾಜಾದಿಗಳೂ ನೀಡರು

30. ಜನಪ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿದರೀವ ಧನ ವಾ-

      ಹನ ವಿಭೂಷಣ ವಸನ ಭೂಮಿಯ

      ತನು ಮನೆಗಳಿತ್ತಾದರಿಪರುಂಟೇನೋ ಲೋಕದೊಳು|

       ಅನವರತ ನೆನೆವವರನಂತಾ-

      ಸನವೆ ಮೊದಲಾದಾಲಯದಲಿ-

      ಟ್ಟುಣುಗಲಂದದಲವರ ವಶನಾಗುವ ಮಹಾಮಹಿಮ||17||

Janapa mechchidareeva Dhana vA-

Jama viBhUShaNa vasana BhUmiya

Tanu manegaLittAdariparunTEnO lOkadoLu|

Anavarata nenevavaranantA-

Sanave modalAdAlayadali-

TTuNugalandadalavara vashanAguva mahAmahima||17||

SUMMARY: If the king is pleased, he may give/donate vehicle, variety of dresses, clothes and land. But, is there anyone in this universe, who gives away his own body, house and gives respect? Lord Hari keeps anyone, who pray him, in his abodes like Anantasana and becomes a servant. He is such a Great Lord.

Giving the body means he provides shelter to his devotees in his own body or gives salvation. For several celestial beings and deities, he gives away himself. The abodes of Lord Hari are Anantasana, Shwetadweepa and Vaikuntha. Whatever a king may give is purely temporary and contributes to worldly pleasure. What Lord Hari gives is eternal and inexplicable.

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