Mantralaya-314

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We are fortunate  that our Sri Mantralaya Vidya  Matha Yativarenyas right from our Sri Vijayeendrateertharu to Sri Sushameendrateertharu -  Sri Suyateendrateertharu  are quite magnanimous to Bless us and lead us on the path of Bhakti. Imparting knowledge and Anugraha to the satvikas.

Today Mantralaya and Bichali the two divine centres of Sri Raghavendrateertharu and  Sri Appanacharyaru  are guiding the Manukula in the proper direction. When the word Sanchara comes we remember the Sanchara of our Sri Guru Raghavendrateertharu. After the Pratyaksha Darshana of Sri Krishna in Udupi Rayaru with  new zeal and enthusiasm started Sanchara. The long stay at Udupi of our GuruRayaru impressed a lot to the citizens of Udupi including the Yatis of Ashta Mutts. Unwillingly bade a farewell to Rayaru with tears. Rayaru Blessed them all. The Udupi Sanchara of Rayaru is of great importance in the history of our Rayara Mutt. During Sanchara from Udupi Rayaru came to the sacred bank of Kaveri Sri Ramanathapura. Luckily Adhikamaasa also came. For Adhika maasa we also call as Tulamaasa. So Rayaru stayed here for a few days. Blessed the shishyas and the devotees with Dandoka Snaana of Kaveri and then proceeded to Pandharapura.

Pandharapura is also as important as  Udupi. As already said Sanchara was not comfortable in those days. Go on bullock carts and Mene several days were required to reach a particular place. When Rayaru set for Sanchara, in front of Mene five to six bullock carts and at the back also five to six bullock carts. Accompanied with all the paraphernalia with all the things including provision, vessels etc. with their family. Our Rayaru is too kind highly concerned about the welfare of all of them. So all enjoyed and preferred to go with Sri Raghavendrateertharu.

Sri Ramaaraadhaka Punya Murty Sri Raghavendrateertharu is Bhaktaanugraha Premi. All have experienced this. Fulfilled the needs and the requirements from time to time. On the way to Pandharapura they have to cross a forest, a desert just like Sahaara. No trees, no water, only the bright sunshine and hot waves. All Were feeling thirsty. All were tired. Aparokshagnyani Rayaru knew the whole situation. Simply closed the eyes and prayed to Sri Moola Ramadevaru. Prayed  oh Lord Sri MoolaRama please save the devotees from this havoc.

Dear Devotees we are already aware that Sri Raghavendrateertharu has not asked anything for himself. Always asked for the devotees  Never selfish, never interested in his personal welfare. Everything is for the Devotees. The Punya which is spent towards the devotees is still increasing, growing day by day. Everything is for the devotees and everything is the Seva of Sri Hari. So what ever Rayaru asks immediately Sri Hari sanctions without any delay.

Our Sri Vijayadasaru had said in the following Suladi after getting the divya darshana of our Rayaru:

Nodidenu GuruRaghavendraraMaadidenu Bhakutiyali Vandane
Bedidenu Kondaadi Varagala Eedu Illade Koduva Gurugala

Mitavu Yenadiri Illi DinaDinakatishayave Aaguvadu Bhoosura
Tatige Bhojana Kathha Shravana Bhaarata Puraanagalindalopputa
Kshitiyolage Manchale Graamake Pratiytu Illavendenisikombudu
Patita Paavana Vijayavithalana Nutisikolluta Mereva Gurugala

Everything is abundant in all respects, there is no limit at all and said there is no place equal to Mantralaya in this world. Whatever our Sri Vijayadasaru had said had become true today. Mantralaya is our prime attraction to the world devotees. A place of Siddhi, Success and peace. Devotees are quite happy.
 
 

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