Mantralaya-405

( Sri Hari's kind concern and the affection Rayaru)

Date : May 19 2011

Background


A Series of  Holy Festivals and Celebrations to the Devotees of Mantralaya during this VaishaakhaMaasa. Tirumale Sri Srinivasadevaru's Kalyanotsava with Sri Padmavathi took place on the most auspicious day of Vaishaakha Suddha Dashami.

Sri Vedavyasa Jayanthi  - Sri Narasimha Jayanthi -Sri Koorma Jayanthi  all the Celebrations are  during this Vaishaakha only .

Vaishaakha Bahula Dwiteeya Thursday May 19.2011 Sri Naarada Jayanthi, who has Swon the Seeds of Sri Hari Bhakti.

Sri Hari's kind concern and the affection towards Sri Prahaladarajaru - Mantralaya Yativarenya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru and the Mahima of Shodasha Baahu Sri Narasimhadevaru to Sri Vibudhendrateertharu - the pioneer of our Vidya Mutt  - Rayara Mutt- the Eleventh Pontiff of our Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharyaru's Moola Maha Samsthhaana and Sri Narasimha Avataara are described in Mantralaya(405).

Meaning


Chaitra Vaishaakha right from Chaandramaana Ugaadi a Series of auspicious festivals, Aaradhana Jayanthi etc. are Celebrated through out the world by the Devotees of our Mantralaya. Devotional programmes are abundant on the Sacred bank of Tungabhadra in Hampi,Anegundi  - Navavrundavana, Panchamukhi, Mantralaya and Bhikshaalaya. On the day of Vaishaakha Shuddha Dashami our Sri Hari - Sri Narayana - the Lord of Seven Hills Tirumala Sri Srinivasa married Sri Padmavathi in Padmasarovara - Narayanapura - Tiruchanoor. We Celebrate this  Festival for nine full days during Navaratri Aashweeja Shuddha Pratipada to Vijayadashami. Chaitra, Vaishaakha,Aashweeja, Kaarteeka all the  four months are very  auspicious and Punyaprada  to the Devotees of Mantralaya.

Venkataadri Samam Sthhaanam Brahmaande Naasti Kinchana

Sri Venkatesha Samo Devo Na Bhooto Na Bhavishyati

It is true that Tirupati Tirumala  Sanctum is  BhooVaikunthha, we never find anywhere in the world such a Sacred and Holy place and there is no God equal to Sri Venkateshwara. Na Bhooto Na Bhavishyati. The fifth  Shloka  of Aadityapurana has  clearly described and  upheld:  Sri Harisarvottamatva  and the importance of BhooVaikunthha.

Vaishaakha Shukla Chaturdashi  Monday May 16th.2011 Sri Narasimha Jayanthi Swati Nakshatra  Sri Hari SriMannNarayna to protect His Devotees took a special Avataara that too during the Pradoshakaala it means when the day is getting dark in the evening.Asura Daitya Hiranykashyapu fed up by hearing the Stotra and the Praise of Sri Hari and decided to kill from his sword though Prahlada was his own son.  Hiranyakashyapu cried with loud voice where is your Sri Hari? Prahlada replied mildly with respect that the Lord Sri Hari is everywhere. There is no place and thing without Sri Hari.

Anu Renu Truna Kaashthha Paripoorna Paramatma Sri Hari

Then Hiranyakashyapu showed the steel pillar of the place and asked is your Sri Hari is in this pillar? Yes replied Prahladaru with great confidence. Then Hiranyakashyapu drew his Mace ( Gada ) and with great  hatred and anger broke the pillar.

A terrible and terrific sound entered  the palace of Hiranyakshyapu. All were very much afraid including the Gods as though the time of Pralaya Vilaya had come now. Sri Hari appeared in the broken Pillar with Sri Narasimha Roopa. Became too wild and furious, rushed with roaring towards Daitya Hiranyakashyapu. He was afraid to see the Narasimha Roopa Ugra Narasimha. He is neither a man nor a lion ! Hiding all his fear started facing and fighting. Sri Hari gave ample time to face him to see the play. At last Sri Narahari Caught hold of  Hiranyakshyapu, Sat on the Hostilu of the palace  and took the Asura on his laps and with furiousness simply torn his stomach with sharp nails that too during the Pradoshakaala. Daitya's blodd flowed heavily. Sri Narasimhaswami's face and hairs immersed in blood. Sri Narahari became highly furious and cannot be controlled nor consoled by any one including Brahma and Rudra. At that time Sri Mahalaxmi though she was  capable of consoling Sri Hari asked Baala Bhakta Prahlada to console Sri Hari. So that the world will come to know  Prahladaraja's  Devotion, Faith and Affection towards Sri Hari. At the same time how Sri Hari - Sri Narahari - Sri Narasimhaswami - Sri Narayana  liked him and protected him always.

Young boy Prahladaaja  was  not all afraid to see the Ugra  and the furious Roopa of Sri Narasimhaswami. On the contrary stood very near to Sri Narahari smiling with great devotion and filled the Complete Roopa of Sri Hari in his  inward eyes, heart and mind. Fell on the Lotus Feet of Sri Hari through Saashtaanga Namaskara. In Sanskrit we say Dandavat Pranaama. Means like a Stick to lay or fall  at the Lotus Feet and perform Namaskara. Saashtanga means all the eight parts of our body are surrendered completely. At that time all our ego will be wiped off. So Saashtaanga Namaskara is very important in our Sanaatana Culture.

Sri Narasimhadevaru became extremely happy to see the devotion of Prahlada and with his hands lifted Prahlada with love and took him on his right lap. Patted with warm affection on his head just as mother will do to her child  embraced  and said Baala Bhakta Prahlada do not afraid I am always with you saying this Sri Hari showered Abhaya to his dearest devotee. We call it as Abhaya Pradaana. Sri Prahlada started the Praise of Sri Hari and went on reciting the Sri Narasimha Stotra with Devotional ecstasy:

Om Namo Bhagavate Tubhyam Purushaaya Mahaatmane

Harayae Adbhuta Simhaaya Brahmane Paramaatmane

Sri Narasimhadeva Highly pleased towards Prahlada and said Prahlada I am highly pleased and satisfied with your Strong Devotion - Drudha Bhakti, I am going to give you   Vara - Boon, please ask. Prahladarajaru said Swamin I do not want any Boon - Vara, but I only require and Desire one thing:

Deva Janmantarehe Api Dasaha Tava Aham
Bhooyaasam Garutmaana Iva Bhaktimaan

Prahlada replied that his  request only request is only  one thing that in all the Janmas he should be a great Hari Bhakta !  Swami Sri Narahari said Tathhaastu ! Janmantarehe Api sentence clearly clarifies  that in the Janmas
of:

Sri Baahleeka - Sri Vyasaraja - Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru also the same unalterable Drudha Bhakti Hari Bhakti should be continued. We are amazed to know the Aparokshagnyana of Sri Prahladarajaru. Sri Narasimha Swami extremely satisfied to the request of Prahladaru and said  Ok ! Will be Continued:


Bhavanti Poorushaa Lokae Mat Bhaktaaha Tvaam Anuvrataahaa

( Yae Tyam Anuvrataahaa Tae Yeva Mat Bhaktaahaa Na Anye )

Bhavaan Mae Khalu Bhaktaanaam Sarveshaam Prati Roopa Druk

Sri Narasimhaswami told that those who are your Devotees, He also will accept them as His Devotees. Tvaam Anuvratahaa Tae Mat Bhaktaaha Swami Sri Narayana promised with pleasure. Sri Narahari further clarified to Prahalada that Except Sri Vayudevaru, Devaloka Muni Sri Naarada Maharshi and the Tatvabhimaani Gods all the Devatas take your shelter (Aashraya). Your father Hiranyakshyapu was very dear and near as Dwaarapaalaka. He is one among JAYA VIJAYA. Owing to the Curse of Satvika Brahmins and Rushi Munis born as Daitya - Asura - Raakshasa. Do not feel sorry for his passing away. Hiranyakashyapu though developed hatredness, he is my  Bhakta I have given Mukti to Hiranyakshyapu, as per the Boon he attained his end. He slated several conditions: his death should not be in the hands of Gods, nor human beings, not with weapons, not in the  day and not in the night, not in the house or outside house. Sri Hari taking into consideration of all the Conditions  took the Avataara of Sri Ugra Narasimha and killed him with his sharp nails Nakhas  at the Pradosha kaala sitting on the Hostilu.

The Celebration of Sri Narasimha Jayanthi is a Holy and Sacred Punyakara Remembrances of the described incident.

It is heartening to know that Sri Vibudhendrateertharu the Eleventh Pontiff of our  of our Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharyaru's Moola Mahapeethha, the Pioneer of our Rayara Mutt -VidyaMutt acquired Shodasha Baahu Sri Narasimhadevaru in the river Godavari when he was engaged in Nitya Anushthhaana and Japa at the Ahobala Kshetra, as per the direction of the dream. Shodasha Baahu Sri Narasaimhaswami idol is in our Vidya Mutt and accepting the pooja daily. On this auspicious day Special Pooja and Gandha Lepana Alankara to Shodashbaahu Sri Narasimhadevaru will take place on Narasimha Jayanthi. In Ahobala, Koppara, Shoorpali, Toravi, Manchali , Bichali Narasimha Jayanthi will be Celebrated on a grand scale. At the Sanctum of Japadakatti Sri Ugra Narasimhaswami is so Jaagruta that Rayaru remembered the Prahlada Avatara at the Japadakatti daily during his long stay.

Sri Prahladarajaru in the next Janmas took Avataara as :

Sri Baahleekarajaru, Sri Vyasarajaru,  SriRaghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru. As per the Request and the Prayer of Sri Prahladarajaru :

Janmantarehe Api Dasaha Tava Aham Bhooyaat
 
Asam Garutvaan  Iva Bhaktimaan

Sri Raghavendrateertharu is very dear to Sri Hari Parama Bhakta Aapta of Sri Hari. Our Mantralaya Gururaat Sri Raghavendrateertharu is sitting below the Brindavana in Mantralaya in the long Japa of Sri Hari. On the top of the Brindavana  our Great Haridasa Uttanooru Sri Gopaladasru  has said in the
Sulaadi:

Narahari Rama Krishna Vedavyasa

Yeraderadu Naalakku Hari Moorutigalu

Daily accepting the Pooja and Blessing the Devotees of the World. In Mantralaya and Bhikshaalayya we find the Avaasa Nitya Sannidhaana of Sri Hari.  So we are fortunate to the Anugraha of Sri Hari and for the Daivatva, Divyatva, Nitya Sarvatra at these two Sanctums of Manchali and Bichali. Sri has already said to our Sri Naarada Maharshi:

Na Aham Vasaami Vaikunthhe Yogine Hrudayerow

Mat Bhaktaha Yatra Gaayanthi Tatra Tishthhaami Naarada

I am residing not only in  Vaikunthha but in the heart of his Devotees as they are always performing the Stotra about Sri Hari.

 


|| BICHALI JAPADAKATTI SRI APPANACHARYA PRIYA MANTRALAYA
   SRI RAGHAVENDRATEERTHA GURUBHYO NAMAHA||
 

 

Poem

 


Vaishaakha Shuddha Pratipadeyinda Hunnimeya
Varege Punyaprada Dinagalu Habba Aaradhane Jayanthi
Tungabhadra Dadada Manchali Bichaliyali Mantralaya Bhaktarige
Sambhramavo Sambhrama ! Vaishaakha Shuddha Dashamiya Dina
Yelu Bettagalodeya Tirumaleya Srinivasa Sri Hari Hase Ninta Kaihidida
Sri Padmavathiyanu Tiruchanoorinali Narayanapuradali !
Atyanta Shubha Dinavu Vishwadaadyanta ! Ee Habba Utsavavanu
Ashweeja Shuddha Pratipadeyinda Vijayadashamiya Varege
Aacharipevu Naavella Bhakti Utsaahadi: Chaitra Vaishaakha
Aashweeja Kaarteeka Ee Naalkoo Maasagalu Mantralaya
Bhaktarige Punya Siddhi Saakaara Nijadi!

Venkataadri Samam Sthhaanam Brahmaande Naasti Kinchana

Sri Venkatesha Samo Devo Na Bhooto Na Bhavishyati

Adakaagi Tirupati Tirumala Namage BhooVaikunthha
Swami Sri Hari Srinivasanantaha Deva Hindaagilla
Mundeyoo Sigalaararu Yemba Bhaava Soochipudu Shloka !
Vaishaakha Shukla Chaturdashi
Sri Narasimha Jayanthi ! Sri Hari - SriMannNarayana
Bhaktaranu Rakshisalu Vishishta Avataara Taalidu
Sri Narasimha Avataara Prakatisiddu Ee Dinave Somavaara
May 16. 2011. Swatee Nakshatrada Pradosha
Kaaladali Avataara ! Sri Narasimha Avataara ! Bhaktaru
Naavu Mantralaya Prabhu Sri Prahladarajara Neneyutta
Sri Narasimha Jayanthi Aacharipevu !
Sri Hariya Stotra Gunagaana Kaarunya Maga Prahladaninda
Keli Keli Rosi Hoda Daitya Hiranyakashyapuvige
Kopa Pitta Nettigeritu Andu ! Baalaka Prahlada Maganaadaroo
Sri Hariya Bhaktanu Adakaagi  Khruddha Daitya
Khadgadi Prahladana Shirava Kattarisi Tundarisabekenalu
Maatu Maatige Tndege Savinayada Uttara !
Aa Sri Hari Yellelloo Paripurna Yelaaraloo

Anu Renu Truna Kaashthha Paripoorna Paramatma Namma Sri Hari

Aatana Aanati Illade Vandu Hullu
Kaddiyoo Kooda Alugaadau ! Avanirada Sthhalavilla !
Yendenalu Aramaneya Ukkina Kambava Torisi
Illunte Ninna Hari Yenalu Ahudu Ee Kambadaloo Ihanu
Avanirada Sthhalavilla ! Yenalu Kai Beesi Gadeyinda
Hodeda Kambake Darula Rakkasa Hirannyakashyapu


Lokavdu Gada Gadane Naduguva
Bhayankara Saddu Hora Hommi Seelitu Kamba Ibbhaagavaagi
Sri Hari Ugra Narasimha Roopsava Taledu
Bhayankaranaagi Pratyakshanaada Kambadi
Naranoo Alla Simhavoo Alla ? Idenu Aakaara?
Yendenuta Bhaya Bheetanaada Hirannyakashyapu
Aadaroo Toragodade Senasaadalu Ninta Sri Narayana Jote
Sri Hari Leela Vinodadi Rakkasana Hididu Bittu Avana Bala
Pradarshanake Avakaasha Kalpisida !
Konegomme Bhayankara Kopa Aatopadali Bhayankara
Roopadi Rakkasana Yele Tandu Pradoshakaaladali
Hostila Mele Kulitu Swami Tanna Todeya Mele
Udaravanu Haridu Seelida ! Nettaru Madugatti
Kodiuadu Hariyitu Swami Karula Maaleya Dharise
Mai Koodalu Yella Nettara Mayavayetu !
Aa Bheekara Drushyava Nodi Nadugidaru
Anjidaru Bhayabheetaraadaru ! Diiku Tochadaayitu
Hiranyakashyapuvina Bandhu Anuchararu Yedurisalu
Munmbaralu Avarella Nirnaamagondu Yamaloka Seridaru
Sri Narahariya Ugrate Taarakake Talupitu
Swamiyanu Shantagolisalu Devategalu Alukidaru
Sakshaat Sri Laxmidevi Taane Samaadhaanagolisabahudittu
Aadare Sri Hariya Valume Baala Prahladana Mele
Prahladana Sri Hari Bhakti Daivika Vishwasa
Vishwakke Prakatisuva Bayake !
Magu Prahlada Shantigolisu Samaadhaanava
Untu Maadu Yenalu Yeleya Bhakta Prahlada
Anjade Alukade Hedarade Bhaktiyali Kai Mugidu
Swami Narahariya Roopavanu Kantumba Manatumba
Bhaktiyali Noduta Saashtaanga Namisida Swamiya Paadake
Stotravagaida Manasaare !
Swami Prahladarajaranu Karuneyali Noduta
Kai Hididu Todeya Mele Kullirisi Taayi Maguvina
Mai Mele Mamateyali Kai Aadisuva Reetiyali Kaiyaadisi
Taleya Moosi Bigidappi Abhayavanittaru
Namma Sri Narayana Sri Hari Sri Narahari !
Prahladarajaru Bhakti Paraakaashthhateyali Gadgaditaraagi
Bahu Pariyali Stotrava Maadi Hari Mahimeyanu
Haadi Kondaadi Konaridaru Santasadi:

Om Namo Bhagavate Tubhyam Purushaaya Mahaatmane

Harayae Adbhuta Simhaaya Brahmane Paramaatmane

Sri Narasimhaswamige Atyanta Harusha
Bhaktana Stotra Bhaktiya Keli ! Kanda Prahlada
Ninna Bhaktige Mechchide  Bahuvaagi
Kelu Varava ! Needuvenu Tappadale Yenalu
Swami Sri Narahari Berenoo Beda Kevala
Sri Hari Bhaktiyondane Karunisu Yenage Yendu Bedidaru
Sri Prahladarajaru :

Deva Janmantarehe Api Dasaha Tava Aham

Bhooyaasam Garutmaana Iva Bhaktimaan

Januma Janumantaragalali Sri Hari Bhakti
Chiravaagi Nelesali Yenna Hrudayadali Yembude Bedike
Yenalu Tathhaastu Yenda Sri Narasimhadevaru !

Janmantreshapi Janmantarehe Api Yemba Maatu

Munde Sri Baahleeka - Sri Vyasarajateertha
Sri Raghavendrateerthara Avataaradaloo Sri HariBhakti
Sri Hari Anugraha Munduvariyali Yemba Sri Prahladarajara
Sadaashaya  Vyaktavaagide Ditadi !

Santasagonda Sri Narasimhaswami Bhakta
Prahladarajarige Helida Maatu Atyanta Mahatvapurna:

Bhavanti Poorushaa Lokae Mat Bhaktaaha Tvaam Anuvrataahaa

( Yae Tyam Anuvrataahaa Tae Yeva Mat Bhaktaahaa Na Anye )

Bhavaan Mae Khalu Bhaktaanaam Sarveshaam Prati Roopa Druk

Yaaru Ninage Bhaktaro Avare
Nanna Bhaktaroo Kooda Avarane
Sweekaripe Bhaktarendu ! Bhaktige Bhaktarige
Prahlada Neene Nidarshana Adarsha !! Aashraaya !
Ninna Horatu Mattaaru ?
Taatvika Tatvaabhimani Devategalu Naaradaru Galanulidu
Sakalaroo Prahladarajara Aashrayava Padevaru
Daitya Hiranyakashyapu Nimma Appa Dwaarapaala
Nanna Bhakta Jaya Vijayaralobba ! Jaya Satvika
Rushi Muni Brahmanara Shaapadi Daitya Janma Padeda
Avage Indu Muktiyanitte ! Ava Nischinta Nanna Bhakta
Yendu Sri Narahari Santaisidanu Baala Prahladananu
Aa Yella Samsaraneya Shubhadina Ee Sri Narasimha Jayanthi !
Tanage Saavu Hege Yaara Kaiyali Yaava Aayudha
Yaava Samaya Yaava Sthhala Yendella Varadali
Padediddano Adarante Aa Yella Eederikege Swami
Sri Hari Sri Narasimha Avataarava Taleda! Adoo Mussanje
Pradoshakaalada Samaya !

Namma Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharyara Moola Mahasamsthhaanada
Vidya Mathada 11 Neya Yativarenya Sri Vibudhendrateertharu
Godavari Tatada Ahobala Kshetradali Tapa Niratariralu
Swapnadali Sri Narasimhaswami Soochisida
Shodasha Baahuvu Aagi Irutiruve Godavariyali
Sweekarisi Poojisu Rakshisuve Yavattoo !
Adarante Sri Vibudhendrateertharu Shodasha Baahu
Sri Narasimhadevaranu Padedu Nitya Poojeya Gaidu
Punya Bhaagyavanu Belagisida Mahatmaru Mahima Chetanaru !
Indigoo Namma Vidya Mathadali Pooje Saluvadu
Sri Narasimha Jayanthi  Shubha Dinadandu
Sri Shodasha Baahu Narasimhadevarige Vishesha Pooje
Gandha Lepana AlanKara ! Bichaliyali Sri UgraNarasimha
Swamigoo Vishesha Pooje AlanKara !
Ahobala Toravi Koppara Shoorpaali
Kshetragalaloo Swamiya Addhoori Jayanthi !

Ee Sri Prahladarajare Munde Baahleekaraja
Sri Vyasarajaraagi Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru Aagi
Hinde Bedida:

Janmantarehe Api Dasaha Tava Aham Bhooyaat
 
Asam Garutvaan  Iva Bhaktimaan

Yendu Praarthhisida Reetiyali Rayaru
Sri Hariya Parama Bhaktaru Aaptaru !
Sri Narahari Rama Krishna Vedavyasa Yeraderadu
Naalakku Hari Moorutigalu Rayaru Deergha Japake
Kulita Brindavana Shiradali ! Mantralayadali Sri Hariya
Nitya Avaasa :

Na Aham Vasaami Vaikunthhe Yogine Hrudayerow

Mat Bhaktaha Yatra Gaayanthi Tatra Tishthhaami Naarada

Yendu Sri Hari Helidolu Manchali Bichaliyali
Sri Hariya Pratyaksha Avaasa !
Illihudu Daivatva Divyatva Nitya Sarvatra !

|| Bichali Japadakatti Sri Appanacharya Priya Mantralaya
Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurubhyo Namaha ||