Mantralaya-299

( Rayaru Teertha Yatra - 22)

Date : Jun 17 2009


Background

In Udupi Rayaru's Trikaala Sandya - Aahneeka - Complete Concentration towards Churner Sri Krishna and the Saakshaatkaara are described in Mantralaya(299).
 

Meaning

Sri Raghavendrateertharu is highly blessed by His Upaasya Murty Sri Krishna in all the Janumas and Avataaras. Sri GuruRayaru during the time of Pooja, immersed in the meditation Dhyana of Sri Krishna Rayaru experienced a sort of divine pleasure, felt that as though the child is quite safe and happy on the affectionate lap of his mother. Rayaru used to forget the complete contact of this world and remembering Lord Krishna, the most hypnotizing Mohana - Sammohana  Aakaara. Rayaru used to see Sri Krishna dancing before his eyes - inward eyes. The ecstasy of Bhakti reached at its climax. Aparokshagnyani Rayaru in the South Canara  Udupi indulged in the meditation Dhyana of Sri Krishna. The panorama and the environment of Udupi really experienced the bliss of our Acharya Madhwaru Sri MatAnandateertha Bhagavatpaadacharyaru, that Bliss is completely delighting in the Sri Krishna Mutt as a guiding force.

After Trikaala Sandhya and Aahneeka Sri Raghavendrateertha will sit for Dhyana with a  strong determination  that now today I will see my Adhi Daiva Sri Krishna. Rayaru used to invite in his Hrudaya Mantapa, requested him to sit in the Hrudaya Mantapa and then worshipped with great devotion.As Rayaru is Aparokshagnyani naturally reached the climax - Paraakaashthhate of Bhakti and Samaadhi Sthiti. Even Rushi Munis were unable to understand Rayaru means what will be our plight.The divine personality of Rayaru is equal to the peak of Himalaya.

One day when Rayaru was sitting like this with closed eyes in front of Sri Krishna, Rayaru heard the sweet melody of flute coming from a far distance. Listened intensely and attentively at that time Rayaru reached the state of mind of Samaadhi Sthiti. The ears and the heart were listening , throbbed, desired to see Murali Krishna Murali Manohara. Dear world devotees it  is quite important to know that our Rayaru practically literally Aksharashah Tatvashaha follwed the Anusandhaana of Guru Sri Madhwacharyaru. We are amazed to see the greatness of Rayaru that daily during Dhyana Rayaru attained the Divya Darshana of Sri Krishna that too playing the flute pleasantly and Swami was smiling. Impressed Rayaru by Venu Naada. What a sacred routine our Rayaru indulged and what a meaningful Saarthhaka Yatiraat ! This is nothing but the culture, legacy and  heritage of Januma Janumantaras Saakshaatkaara and the Samskaara. Dharma Paraayanate of Sri Harisarvottama  and Vayujeevottama essence fully ripened in Udupi we can say. In Udupi any time Rayaru immersed in Dhyana has seen Sri Krishna without fail. This is not possible for others. Possible only to the Aparokshagnyani. This is a regular action of Bhakti to Yati GuruRayaru. This continued for a long time in Udupi.

One afternoon Sri Raghavendrateertharu sat  for Dhyana in the Garbhaalaya of Sri Krishna with great determination. Praised the Lord with Stotras, as Sri Prahladarajaru praised Sri Narasimhadevaru  after killing Hiranyakashyapu Daitya as Sri Narasimhadevaru was furious with Ugra Roopa, no one went forward including Sri Laxmidevi. It was Sri Prahladarajaru who stood before Sri Narasimhadevaru with Bhakti and praised through stotras. SriNarahari left UgraRoopa and back to Normalcy. Sri Narahari with affection took the Baala Prahladarajaru on his laps and said :

MadBhaktvaastvaamanuvruatahaa

Those who follow you, respect you, regard you are the real bhaktas of mine.

That Boon is to our Rayaru. So said Januma Janumantara samskaara and Saakshaatkaara.

To feel completely that we are before the Lord - God - Sri Hari and forget ourselves with ecstasy is Samaadhi Sthiti. At that time only Sri Sundara Neela MeghaShyama gave Darshana to Rayaru. Amazed to see the extraordinary handsome attraction of Sri Krishna. Rayaru felt that all the beauty of the fourteen Lokas essence is in front of him. The joy , happiness and the satisfaction of Sri GuruRayaru knew no bonds. But immediately that Mohaka Roopa disappeared from the heart of Rayaru. Tried a lot but could not succeed in getting that scene to the heart. Rayaru like a child prayed to Sri Krishna, why you did like this? Please come again and show me your Divya Roopa.

A Miracle happened in Udupi to Sri Raghavendrateertha Guru.Rayaru heard the melodious sweet music of the flute. The whole body and the pancehdriyas became the ear and the heart to hear the soothing, pleasing melody of the flute.Rayaru said hither to I have never heard such a sweet flute of music that too coming from the Garbhaalaya of the Sri Krishna temple in Udupi. Rayaru tried to trace out and actually it was from the Garbhagudi - Garbhaalaya Rayaru opened his eyes and surprised to see the Divine Light filled in the Garbhaalaya in front of Rayaru. Gazed and also listened to the song of the flute. Added to this there was the sound of Ghill Ghill the sound of the Gejje tied to the legs. Now Rayaru reached the climax and said I am  fortunate to see you now.I have been Blessed by you in all the Janumas and Avataras. My devotion is increasing day by day because of you Swami. You have protected me always in all the Avataras. You alone had sent me here. I  am so happy and care free as  a child is in  his mother's womb. Swami please do my Uddhhaara Sri Hari Ramalola Sri Krishna Narayana Madhava .From Dwaraka you have come to Udupi oh ! Churner Krishna Kadagola Krishna. Sri Rayaru prayed in Udupi like anything.

Dear devotees we find such a state of mind and heart in the devotees of Rayaru. That too the greatest devotees. Among them are:
 


Surapur Sri Anandadasaru popularly known as Sri Kamaleshavithaladasaru.

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Poem

Mantralaya GuruRaghavendraru
Tamma Upaasya Murty Sri Krishnaninda
Vishesha Anugraheetaru Sakala Avataaragalaloo
Pooja Samayadali Rayaru Kannu Muchchi
Sri Krishna Dhyaana Niratariruvaaga
Maateya Madilinali Naliva Koosinolu
Sri Raghavendrateertharu Anandadali Mai Marevaru
Murali Mohanana Roopava Nenedu
Kanmunde Tandukoluva Bhakti Theevi
Paraakasshthhe Aparokshagnyanigaligashte Saadhya!
Rayaru Aparokshagnyanigalu Sri Hari Bhakti
Paraakaashthheya Tutta Tudi Talupidavaru
Sri Krishma Dhyaanadali Mai Maretu Kulitaru
Udupiya Dakshina Kannada Zilleyali!
Suttaloo Bhaktaru Acharya Madhwara
Parisarada Prabheyella Belagutide
Sri Krishna Mathadali!
Udupiyali Belagu Madhyahna Sanje
GuruRayaru Snaana Aahneekav Pooraisi
Sri Krishna Dhyandali Vandaagi
Mai Maretu Hrudayakamaladali Swamiyanu
Avhaanisi Koorisi Poojisi Samaadhisthiti Talupida
Sri Raghavendrara Bhakti Paraakaashthhateyanu
Ariyalu Rushi Munigalige Tiliyadaadaru Andu
Namma Paadenu? Yendu Naave Maruguvevu Manadalli
 

Uttunga Meru Sadrusha Rayara Vyaktitva
Rayaru Ee Reeti Kulitaaga
Dooradali Yaaro Moha Sammoha
Venuvanu Nudisuvolu Kolalanooduvavolu
Bhaasavagutalittu! Yeshto Sala Samaadhi Sthityali
Aa Manjula Murali Kiviyali
Guya Gutti Swamiyanu Kaanalu
Manavu Haatoreyutalittu! Sri SriMadacharyara
Anusandhaanavanu Aksharashaha Tatvashaha
Paripaalane Maadidavarendare
Namma Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru
Yaavattoo Sri Krishnananu Kolalanooduva Krishnananu
Mandalli Tumbikonda Rayaru Dhanyaru!
Maiyalli Pulaka Swami Krishna Nasu Naguta
Venu Naadadi Marulugolisida Reeti Adbhuta!
Bhaktare Idu Januma Janumantarada
Samskaara Saakshaatkaara DharmaParaayanate
Sri Harisarvottama Vayujeevottama Saara Prasaarada
Punya Phala Rayarali Sampurna Paripakvagondihudu!
Adakende Udupiya Pavitra Punya Dinachariyali
Rayara Mana Dhyanadali Poorti Leena Sri Krishnanali
Saamanyarige Idu Asaadhya
Aparokshagnyanigalige Maatra Idu Avara
Sahaja Bhaktiya Kriye Prakriye
Idu Dinavoo Heegeye Saagitu
 

Vandu Dina Rayaru Madhyahna
Dhruda Sankalpa Reetiyali Sri Krishnana
Garbhaalayada Sammukha Naana Reetiyali
Stotravagaidu Swamiyanu Hrudayada Mantapadali
Dhyanadinda Sthhaapisi Samaadhi Sthiti Talupidaru
Bhaktiya Ekaagrate Poorna Swamiyali
Mana Nettu Baahya Prapanchava Mareyuvade
Samaadhi Sthiti Kevala Kadu Bhaktarige
Idu Saadhya!
Aaga Sundara Neela Meghashyama Rayarige
Darushanavitta Samaadhi Sthitiyalli Manadalli
Swamiya Roopa Soundarya Hadinaalku Lokagala
Soundarya Saarave Aakaara Taali Saakaaravayeteno?
Yemba Reetiyali Kandu Rayaru Poorti Tanmyaraagi
GuruRaya  Sri Krishnanale Mai Maretaru
Sri Krishna Darushanake Haatoredaru
Aaga Vammele Divya Roopa Manadinda
Bereyaage Kolalanoodi Kuniva Krishna Mareyaada!
Yeshtu Dhyanisi Manadali Bedidaroo Swamiya
Divya Roopa Manadali Suliyale Illa !
Aaga Rayaru Swami Yekintu Dooraade
Yendu Aarta Bhaavadali Moreyittu
Kanteredu Nodidaru!
 

Aagondu Adbhuta Pavaadave Jarugitu
Sri Krishnana Garbhaalayadinda Impaada
Venunaada Keli Bantu !
Rayaru Kaataradi Kannaralisi Atta Nodidaru
Yendoo Hindendoo Kelada Kolala Naada
Adbhuta Ananda Rayara Hrudaya Veeneyanu
Madhuryadali Meeti Aloukika Lokakke Kondyoda
Pari Adbhutavu Ramyavu ! Rayaru Mattoo Kelalu
Ghill Ghill Naada Venu Naada
Garbhaalayadede Kanteredu Nodidaru
Naada Innoo Spashta Sanihadale Sammukhadale
Rayaru Nodalu Divya Prakasha Kaanti
Mangalada Mumbelagu  Kaanti Beludingalau
Divya Kaantiya Belagu Tejaha Punja
Maiyellaa Kannaagi Kiviyaagi Nodidaru
Kelidaru Venu Naada Ghill Ghill Gejjeya
Madhura Naada Uttunga Madhurya Paraakaashthhate
Talupe Rayaru Divyanubhavadalli Swamiya
Anugrahadali Vandaagi Hindina Yella
Avataaragala Smaraneyuntaagi Bhakti
Mattashtu Jaagrutavu !
Nene Swami Nannannu Ilii Kalisiruve
Yaavattoo Taaya Garbhadali Koosu
Sukhavaagi Iruvante Rakshiside Yella
Janumagalaloo Eega Darushana Needu
Uddharisu Madhava Ramalola Sri Hari
Narayana Krishna Paramaatma !
Ninna Darushanavenage Sakala Mangalavu
Manake Hitake Jeevake Jagake Swami
Kadagola Krishna Dwarakeyinda Bandu
Udupiyali Uddharipa Swami Moreyiduve Ninage
 

Mantralaya GuruRaghavendrateerthara
Bhaktiya Paraakaashthhate Samaadhi Sthitiya
Padi Nelalu Kaanuvevu Rayara Kadu Bhaktaraada
Bichali Sri Appanacharyaru Sonduru Sri Krishnavadhootaru
Ibharamapurada Appanavaru Surapuradada Sri Anandadasaru
Intaha Samaadhi Sthiti Talupi Sampoorna
Anugraheetaraadaru Mantralaya Rayarinda.