Mantralaya-2055
(Part 4 of the 354th Mantralaya Rayaru Aradhana - Sri Raghavendra Swamy’s final speech)
Date : Aug 14, 2025
Dear Devotees : Namaskara.
| Sri MannMoolaRamastu Mannmathe Moolamahasamsthhaana Mantralaya Sri Rayaramathe||
|| OM SRI RAGHAVENDRAAYA NAMAHA||
Background
Part 4 of the 354th Mantralaya Rayaru Aradhana series. Sri Raghavendra Swamy’s final speech is described in Mantralaya (2055).
Meaning
For
this concluding Part 4 of the 354th Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana series,
I am simply presenting my father’s masterpiece, his moving account of
the Last Speech of Sri Raghavendra Swamy. He wrote it in less than an
hour, without any prior preparation, when Rajaram requested it. Every
time I read it, I feel as though I am standing in 1671 AD, witnessing
those sacred moments unfold before my very eyes, with tears inevitably
rolling down. I have never encountered a more powerful or authentic
depiction than this. It is too precious to be touched or altered, so
here it is exactly as he wrote it.
With the smiling face Sri
Raghavendra Swamy called Diwan Venkanna and Rayaru asked him to
announce the day and the date of Brindavana Pravesha to the devotees
i.e. Shraavana Bahula Bidige(Dwiteeya), Friday Shaalivahana shaka 1593
Virodhikrutnaama Samavatsara August 11th.1671 AD. Called all the near
and the dears from Kumbhkonam and Madhurai. Decided to make his
successor Sri Venkannacharya , the grandson of Sri Gururajacharya, the
elder brother of Rayaru’s poorvashrama and the son of
Venkatanarayanacharya.
Named as SriYogeendrateertharu. Rayaru
said this is the sankalpa and the will of Sri Hari. As per the
traditional rituals Sri Yogeendrateertharu was sworn in as the
successor of Sri Raghavendrateertharu.Sri Raghavendrateertharu and Sri
Yogeendrateertharu both stayed in the Temple of Sri Venkateshwara in
Manchali to observe the most sacred Chaturmaasa.
With Devotion Rayaru prayed and praised Sri Manchalemma:
NamostuVaradeKrishneKoumariBrahmacharini
BaalarkaSadrushaakaayePurnachandraNibhaanane
YamKaamayeTamTamugramKrunomi
TamBrhamanaamTamrushimTam Sumedhaam
Devi was highly pleased and Blessed Rayaru and asked him to stay here only as she was the Kuladevata of Sri Prahladarajaru.
Sri
Raghavendrateertharu and Diwan Venkanna together walked on bank of the
Tungabhadra and showed the Holy and the Siddhi Place, where Rayaru is
going to settle there for seven hundred years. Asked the shishyas to
dig there, they found the Yagna Kunda there. Rayaru said this the Yaaga
was performed in the Prahlada Avatara, Here on this spot only Sri
Vibhudendrateertharu the pioneer and the founder of Vidya Mutt Rayara
Mutt.performed the Tapasya. So Rayaru asked Venkanna to construct a
Garbhaalaya on the Yaaga Kunda, the size of the Garbhaalaya should be
6x6, on Friday Shraavana Bahula Dwiteeya I will sit Chanting OM Sri
Hari Om and you have to drag the slab consisting of Koormaasana. Then
install the Brindavana, do the pratishthaapana with seven hundred
Laxminarayana Saaligraamas in the Brindavana and place a silver square
plate and then fill the Mruttika. First Diwan Venkanna prepared a
Brindavana for Rayaru, but Rayaru did not accept the Brindavana and
said let it be here .It will be for the next yatis. Sri
Raghavendrateertharu desired to go to Madhavaram and asked Venkanna to
accompany. After going there Rayaru pointed out a particular stone and
said this stone is required for my Brindavana, please use this. As Sri
Ramachandra and Laxmana have sat on this stone during the Vanavaasa.
Venkanna agreed and within no time arranged the whole thing. Perhaps
this is the Last Sanchara of our Sri
RaghavendrateerthaGurusarvabhoumaru Remembering this our eyes fill with
tears.
As already announced Diwan Venkanna the day and the date
of Brindavana Pravesha to the devotees of the world: Shraavana Bahula
Dwiteeya Friday Shaalivaahana Shake 1593, Virodhikrutnaama Samavatsara
i.e. August 11th.1671, the devotees and sajjanas rushed to Mantralaya,
they came in streams and streams. On Thursday Shraavana Bahula
Pratipada Rayaru performed the Pooja of Sri Moola Ramadevarau, held
discussions pertaining to the Acharya Tatva had bhikshaa. Rayaru was
quite happy, never perturbed. On the contrary gave all the instructions
of the next day of Brindavana Pravesha.
Early morning of
Shraavana Bahula Bidige i.e Dwiteeya Rayaru woke up at the Brahmi
Muhurta performed the Aahneeka, Japa, Namaskara to Sri MoolaRamadevaru,
Mangalarati to Kulaswami Sri Srinivasa,Tulasi Vandana, Go Vatsa pooja
Go graasa Paatha Pravachana to the shishyas. Though it was too early
morning large number of Devotees,Pandits,Scholars,Saints,all
dignitaries from all walks of life gathered there. They were amazed to
see the Divya Kalaa, the glittering and the shining bliss of Rayaru.
All
the relatives, Shreepadaputra Sri Laxminarayanacharya, nephew Sri
Narayanacharya, devotees,Diwan Venkanna were filled with grief, tears
rolling from their eyes.Venkanna told Gurudeva everything is ready as
per your Aadesha.Holding the hand of Sri Yogeendrateertharu Rayaru came
out of Sri Venkateshwara Temple, Already the elephant of the Mutt
Maahendra was waiting before the temple. Rayaru holding Danda Kamandalu
Pooja Pettige of Aaraadhya Sri Moola Ramadevaru sat on the
elephant,decorated with golden Ambaari. Thousands were shouting :
Rajadhiraja Paramahamsa Yatisarvabhouma Gurusarvabhouma Sri MadRaghavendrateertha KarunaaSamudra Ughe Ughe Jaya Jaya.
The
procession paased through the main gate (agasi) and the chaavadi of
Manchali. Various types of Vaadyas, musical instruments were playing,
Dasas were singing. But the atmosphere was completely grief striken.
The procession concluded on the bank of Tungabhadra near the
Garbhaalaya. Opposite of Garbhaalaya already Sri Praandevaru was ready
for installation by the successor of Rayaru Sri Yogeendrateertharu.
Owing to the Shraavanmaasa Tungabhadra was flowing in full spate
touching the bank on both the sides. Even the river Tungabhadra also
joined with deep sorrow of the devotees in Mantralaya. A large
gathering of devotees were simply looking at Rayaru. A dumb youth by
seeing Rayaru at that time came running near to Rayaru praising Rayaru,
as he immediately attained the power of Speech by the Krupa Karuna
Drushti of Rayaru. A lame man also got his legs to walk properly by the
Anugraha of Rayaru. At that time a dalit woman came praying to Rayaru
that her eight years old son is suffering from leprosy, kindly cure
this disease. Soon Rayaru listened her request and cured. All these
Miracles happened before entering the Brindavana Pravesha.
All
the satvikas, sajjanas and the devotees of Rayaru were simply worrying,
that from tomorrow onwards we cannot see Gururaya, as we are seeing
now. The beloved cows of Sri Mutt were simply shedding the tears and
gazing Rayaru with deep concern. Even the Elephant kid Laxmi of the
Vidya Mutt, though offering chaamara seva to Rayaru, was weeping and
weeping. The whole atmosphere was murmuring Raghavendra Raghavendra.
Seeing the great personality of Rayaru with Gandha, Tulasi Maala the
gathered mass had no words to describe!
A few minutes were left
to Rayaru to enter the Brindavana, Rayaru seeing the devotees, smiling
raised the hands and blessed them. Looked at the devotees with immense
affection and love. Rayaru offered the Padukas to Sri
Yogeendrateertharu and asked him to continue the Mutt in the same
traditional style:Paatha,Pravachana, Grantha Rachana and Bhakta’s
Uddhaara.
Dear Devotees the day has come that I have to
disappear from your sight. From tomorrow you cannot see me like this.
At the sametime I am not giving up my body(Deha Tyaaga), I will not be
away from my body and at the same time I am obeying the Sankalpa of Sri
Hari and the prerana of Sri Vayudevaru, so entering the Brindavana
today Sa Shareera and stay there for sevenhundred years to Bless the
Devotees of the world. As per the order of Sri Hari and Sri Vayudevaru
and the opinion of the great Yatis to whom I respect and regard them as
guru. They will be always blessing me while sitting in the Brindavana.
Do not feel sorry that I am disappearing from your vision.As per the
sankalpa of Sri Hari and the blessings of Praanadevaru I will be quite
comfortable in the Neela Brindavana. Devotees I assure you that Sri
Hari is too kind towards me that Sri Hari will take care of me in the
Neela Brindavana when I will be inside with yoga. Do not feel agony. I
am with you always here in Mantralaya. When ever you call me I will
immediately listen and solve your problems whether it is small or big.
The Brindavana stones are very sacred and most holy.
My
successor Sri Yogeendrateertharu will look after the Mutt Vidya Mutt
and the same tradition of Paatha Pravachana Grantha Rachana Bhakta’s
Uddhaara will be continued. You all have to obey him as you were
regarding and respecting towards me. The Punya will be distributed to
the devotees by the Anugraha of Sri Hari. Do not feel sorry for my
absence. I will be in Mantralaya Neela Brindavana. Sri Narasimhadevaru,
Rama, Krishna, Vedavyasadevaru, Jeevottama Vayudevaru’s have ordered me
to stay at this Brindavana in the Mantralaya for the uddhaara of the
devotees. Mantralaya will be the most sacred place Pavitra Yaatra
Sthhala Devotees will acquire all the required chaturvidha
purushaartha. Not only Indian devotees, but also the devotees of the
world who are living across the sea. My Sri Hari is sarvaswa for me,
Sri Hari has provided broad outlook, universal affection to all.
Devotees
respect and regard the Vedas,upanishadas,Geeta, Brahmasutra and the
philosophy of our Sri SriMadacharyaru. Our Culture, universal mankind
always throbs for the welfare of all the chetanas, jeevas as per their
ability and nature. We have to worship SriManNarayana.He is the only
God who can free from all these births and deaths and impart Moksha to
us:
NarayanosowParamoVichintayahaMumukhshubhiKaramaPaashaadmushmaat.
Our divine shruti says this.Sri Hari is the only God to bestow permanent happiness i. e. Moksha.
Sri
Hari has to Bless all of us, so I am entering Brindavana sitting with
padmaasana in the japa of Sri Hari always. So I am concluding my
avatara today on this shraavana bahula bidige. From this day onwards
till seven hundred years I will be in the Brindavana as per the adesha
of Sri Hari. The accumulated punya and the punya acquired in the japa
in the Brindavana is completely reserved for all the devotees of the
world, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and nation.
Dear
Devotees, please do not have hatred towards other religions and sects.
Other caste people they may offer the Naivedya in their own way and
style. But our Sri Hari will accept the things which are dear to him in
his own form of purity and sanctity. Sri Hari is the only God who can
impart Moksha to the able jeevas.Shruti is describing that Sarvottama
Sri Hari Narayana is the only God to relieve us from all the sorrows
and miseries and take us to Permanent happiness i. e. Moksha:
Narayanosow Paramo Vichintyaha Mumkshubhihi KarmaPaashad Mushmaat.
Devotees
in order to fulfill the will and the Desire of Sri Hari, today I am
concluding my avatara and stay in the Brindavana for seven hundred
years and always engage myself in the Japa of Sri Hari. For this noble
task I am entering Brindavana Sa Shareera. As per the Manudharma love
and respect your own religious formalities and the traditions with
unalterable faith and devotion .Live with peace and harmony. Be kind
and courteous to others feelings and ideas. Do not hurt the feelings of
others. Don’t be proud, be away from egoism. Think about others act
softly, be selfless, polite and kind. We are all the servants of Sri
Hari. Always speak true, Universal affection and love of mankind one
should have in his life. Respect and regard the elders Stottamaru and
Swaottamaru. Repentance feeling one should have when ever he does some
mistakes. Be kind towards all the living animals, creatures, maintain
good character and always be in touch
of noble philosophy of Sri
Madhwacharya which inculcates the real values of life and become a
reader of Sadgranthas. Though I enter Brindavana the Granthas of Sri
Madacharya,The Teekas of Malkheda Sri Jaiteertharu and the granthas
composed by me are all here, read them, follow them and act accordingly.
Dear
Devotees today I wish to say that Strong faith belief and devotion
towards Sri Hari is the only way to liberate from all the sorrows and
worries. Sri Hari is the only omnipotent and omniscient who can impart
Chaturvidha Purushaartha to us.
YOU ALL MUST LEAD A HAPPY LIFE
THAT IS THE ONLY INTENTION FOR THIS I AM GOING TO BE HERE IN THE NEELA
BRINDAVANA FOR A LONG JAPA OF SRI HARI:Samaayaat Samaayaat
Purushaarthhino Janaaha SamaashrayadhvamasmachreeHrutpadmasthalam
Ramaapatim
Devotees you are all desirous of Dharma Artha Kaama
Moksha, So pray him,worship him, Ramaapati Laxmipati Sri ManNarayana is
in my heart. You will really acquire all the good things in your
lifetime.
SARVAE JANAAHA SUKHINO BHAVANTU SAMASTU SANMANGALAANI BHAVANTU.
So
Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu with great concern and affection
addressed in Mantralaya to the gathered mass on that day of Shraavana
Bahula Dwiteeya. With smile raised his hands towards the devotees
Blessed and gave Abhaya to all.
Then Rayaru climbed the steps of
Garbhaalaya one by one while entered the 6x6 square Antarguha, Rayaru
holding the hand to Sri Yogeendrateertharu, bade farewell with a smile.
spread the krishnajina sat in Padmaasana with Danda Kamandalu and
Japamaala. At that moment there are no words to describe shining face
of Rayaru with Divine Bliss. Completely involved in the world of Sri
Moola Rama,Narahari,Rama,Krishna, Vedavyasa and egaged in the JAPA : OM
OM OM OM OM OM holding the Japamaala in the hand. All took the Divya
Darshana of Gururayaru. The Omkaara filled the whole universe at that
time. Devotees with emotion cried with loud voice:
From now on wards we cannot see you,you will be in this Brindavana, this is your last Darshana:
GURUSARVABHOUMA DAYAAGHANA BHAKTAVATSALA KALIYUGA KAMADHENU KALPAVRUKSHA NAMO NAMO
The
Divine Pontiff Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu disappeared from our
sight, and became permanent in the Brindavana of Siddhi Kshetra
Mantralaya.
The devotion towards
Sri Raghavendrateertharu is the ultimate truth and is the most simple
and effective way to reach Sri Hari - "NAMBI KETTAVARILLAVO EE
GURUGALA"! “Those who have complete faith in this Guru will never be
disappointed.”
|| BICHALI JAPADAKATTI SRI APPANACHARYA PRIYA MANTRALAYA
SRI RAGHAVENDRATEERTHA GURUBHYO NAMAHA||