Mantralaya-422

( Sri Ramacharitramanjaree)

Date : Sep 15 2011

Background

Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha's sixth shloka of Sri Ramachaaritramanjari  and the importance of Mahaalaya are described in Mantralaya(422).

Meaning

The Concise and the Precise form, full of literary values of Mahakavya  of Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu's Sri Ramachaaritramanjari and the Paanditya Prachaya  Vyakhyaana of  Shreepadaputra Vidwat Chakra Choodamani Sri Laxminarayanacharya are the Gift of Sri Hari and Goddess Sri Sharade Saraswatidevi. As we go on pondering we are amazed to know the ArthhaVaipulya and the Apaara Shabda Sampatti of our Divine Mantralaya Yatiraat Sri Raghavendrateertharu.

Pampaa Teeram Gachhchanniha KrutaVasatir Bhakti Tushtaha Shabaryai
DatwaaMuktim Prakurvan Hanumata Uditam Praapta Sugreeva Sakhyam
Saptachhitwaa Athha TaalavadhiVara Balino Vaalibhi Surya Soonum
Kurvaano Rajyapaalam Samavatu Nivasan Maalyavat Kandare Asow

This sixth shloka really contains the matter of more than 400 pages. The Condensing Power of Pratibha of our Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru manifests the intense Bhakti of Sri MoolaRamadevaru. Sri Ramachaaritramanjari a valuable asset and  a great contribution to all of us to enhance Bhakti. Actually  our Lord  Sri Ramachandradeva encircled the heart and the mind of our Rayaru, saw through the inward eyes and the Divine Scene of RamaLoka  remained permanent in our Rayaru. Rayaru became Taadaatmya - Tanmaya in the whirl of Ramayana. Completely forgotten this world and Bhaktaanugraha Premi, Aganita Agamya Mahimapurna  Mantralaya Gururaya Ramabhakta Composed Sri Ramachaaritramanjari and delighted all the Devotees of Mantralaya. There is no exaggeration to say that today our Devotion to Rayaru and Sri MoolaRamadevaru is increased  by more than thousand times through Sri Ramachaaritramanjari.

We are happy and contented that our Sri Raghavendrateertharu is engaged in the Deergha Akhanda Japa of Sri Hari below the Brindavana in Mantralaya and Rayaru is  Worshiping   Sri Narasimhadevaru - Sri Krishna - Sri Rama - Sri Vedavyasadevaru always in His heart. Uttanooru Sri Gopaladasaru has made it clear:

Narahari Krishna Rama Siri Vedavyasa
Yeraderadu Naalakku Hari Moorutigalu

Parivaara Sahitaagi Siri Sahita Nindu
SuraGuru Madhwacharyare Modalaagi

Taruvaayadalinnu Taaratamyaanusaara
Pari Pari Yatigalu Irutipparilli

Haryana Poojisuta Irulu Hagalu Bidade
Pari Pari Vivarava Pari Pari Kelvaru

Illi Mantralayadali !

Such a great Yatiraat - Gururaat - Sri Raghavendrateertharu has described in the third shloka of Sri Ramachaaritramanjari that when Sri Ramachandra went to the Vanavaasa along with Seeta and Laxmana, the beloved father Dasharathha Maharaja did not tolerate the separation of his dear Rama-Seeta- Laxmana. Soon attained Haripaada. Sri Rama came to know by Bharata, Bharata came to the forest to bring back to Ayodhya.  Requested to return back to Ayodhya and take over the charge of Ayodhya as the Emperor. But Rama did not agree. Agreed to give his Padukas. But first of all Rama consoled  all and offered TARPANA to his dear father. Rayaru described in a sentence of four
words:

VYUPTATEERTHAHA

Beautifully and appropriately expressed in the most concise style. Sri Ramachandra Avatara of Sri Hari followed the protocol which are mentioned in the framework of our Dharma.

Thus our Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu described importance of Shraaddha and Tarpana. The Puny Kara Proshthhapadi Commenved on Bhaadrapada Shuddha Pratipada and concluded on the day of Sri Anantachaturdashi.Next day Pournima the last day of Chaaturmaasa Vruta of our Paramahamsas - Yatis. That has blossomed our heart, lighted and delighted the HrudayaSamskaara like the Moonlight of the Anantana Hunnime. The very next day Commenced Mahaalaya Pitru Paksha for fifteen days. Our Dasavarenya  Guru Sri Purandaradasaru has said in the Padaas:

Sakala Gruha Bala Neene Sarasijaaksha
Parva Kaalavu Neene Pakshamaasavu Neene

You are the Sarvswa Sakala Kaaranika Swamin to all of us. During Mahaalaya we have to offer Anna Santarpane and Tarpana to our Pitrus who have attained the Sri Haripaada. As the duration is of 15 days we say Paksha. Paksha means performing Shraaddha. Dharma Shastra says that in all the fifteen days right from Bhaadrapada Bahula Pratipada to Amavasya we have to perform the Shraaddhas of our deceased pitrus. A small amendment is also mentioned which is described in the Sankalpa as below:

Kanyagate SavitariAashadhyaadi Pancha Maha
Apara Paksha Sakrun Mahaalaya Shraaddham

If it is not possible for all the 15 days of performing Shraaddha at least on day Tithhiti of the deceased pitru   SAKRUN we have to perform the Shraaddha  compulsorily  on that day without fail with devotion and affection. Anna Samarpane and Tarpana we have to offer to our pitrus.The JeevaRaashis under the custody of  Sri Yamadharmaraya for punishment will be freed during this Mahaalaya for 15 days and orders them to back to their respective family houses and accept Anna and Tarpana. That will be enough for the entire year. So in this Mahaalaya our Pitru Sanchaara will be more. They knock the doors of their houses and happily accept the offerings of Anna Tarpana and Bless their family whole heartedly and then return to their respective Lokas. If their family members did not perform Mahaalaya Shraaddha the Pitrus will simply curse and return with a heavy heart and reach their their respective Lokas.

So the Performance of KAALA SHRAADDHA  and MAHALLAYA SHRAADDHA  are very important and we should not miss in our lifetime till we are alive. A sort of Gratitude to express PITRU RUNA.

Dear Devotees the importance of the Mahaalaya Shraaddha is further described:

1 Jeeva Raashis under the Punishment of Sri Yamadharamraja will get some concession and rebate in the Punishment by the Mahaalaya Shraaddha.

2 Piturs who are in Pretava Janma will be freed from Pretatva, when the Mahaalaya Shraaddha is performed by the concerned family. We say as Pretava Nivrutti.

3 Pitrus who are severely suffering in the 27 Narakas like Kumbheepaaka etc.
will be freed from that Hell Naraka by Mahaalaya Shraaddha.

4 Pitrus who have reborn will be quite cheerful, happy and contented on the day of Mahaalaya Shraaddha performed by the concerned family.

5 Mahaalaya Shraaddha we prepare 18 Pindas that cover almost all the relations including the Purohit and our KulaGuru. We offer our gratitude by these 18 Pindas.

6 We invite them through the Pindas and extend our gratefulness to the Jeevas who have helped in many ways.

It is heartening to know that when we plan to go Yaatra like Kedar - Badari - Kasi and  Rameshwara we have to perform the TEERTHHAVIDHI. It means we have to go the sanctum situated on the bank of the river and perform the Shraaddha Karma of our Pitrus. As there is no guarantee that we will return safely and again perform the Shraaddhas of our Pitrus. As the Yaatra Places are on the top of the hills, cross the thick and curve ghats. Sometimes the road will be obstructed and blocked by ice and snow. So the TEERTHH YAATRA will be a tedious one even  today though the means of transport have improved tremendously. So TEERTHHAVIDHI  is followed by the traditional devotees.

Devotees today we see a great rush of devotees on the bank of Ganga,Tungabhadra, Krishna, Kaveri,Kapila,Godavari and so on. As we acquire more Punya of Pindapradaana at these sanctums and our Pitrus will be happy.

Pakshamaasavu Neene  Parvakaalavu Neene
Sakala Gruha Bala Neene Sarasijaaksha

Sri Purandaradasaru's wordings are  definitely true.





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

 

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Mantralaya Yatiraat Sri Raghavendrateertha
Gurusarvabhoumara Sri Ramachaaritramanjariya
Aaraneya Shlokada Vyakhye Shreepadaputra Vidwat
Chakra Choodamani Sri Laxminarayanacharyara Paanditya
Prachaya Parichaya Rayara Sangraha Saamarthhya
Shabda Sampatti Parinaamakaari Arthhavaipullya
Nijakoo  Ee Mahan Skakti Sri Hariya Denige
Devi Saharadeya Paramaanugraha:

Pampaa Teeram Gachhchanniha KrutaVasatir Bhakti Tushtaha Shabaryai

DatwaaMuktim Prakurvan Hanumata Uditam Praapta Sugreeva Sakhyam

Saptachhitwaa Athha TaalavadhiVara Balino Vaalibhi Surya Soonum

Kurvaano Rajyapaalam Samavatu Nivasan Maalyavat Kandare Asow

Ee Shlokava Pathhise Aascharya Hechchuvadu
Vandu Shlokadali Ishtondu Vishaya Varnana Vivara
Adakagondide Nimadi !
Sumaaru Nooraaru Putagalu Saalavu Vivarisalu
Adanella Rayaru Vande Shlokadali Vivarisiharu
Arthhapurnavu Aagi ! Swaarasya Hechchihudu
Sri MoolaRamadevara Melana Bhaktiya
Rasadoutanavanilli Mantralaya Rayaru
Mantralaya Bhakatarige Parichayisiharu !
Rayara Amoolya Akshayada Udugore Ee Mahakavya
Sri Ramadevaru Rayara Kanmunde Pratyaksha Sulidaadi
RamaLokadali Viharisi Taadaatmyaraagi Mai Maretu
Rachisihiddu Yendu Sajjana Satvikaru Tilidiharu Balavaagi

Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru
Agamya Mahimapurnaru Aganita Punyada
Khani Ramabhaktiya Saakaara Murtyvettide Illi
Bhaktaranu Ranjisi Noormadi Bhaktiya Vruddhiside
Sri Ramachaaritramanjariyu ! Sri Narasimhadevaru
Sri Krishna Sri Ramachandra Sri Vedavyasadevara
Aavaasa Mantralayadali Deergha Japa Nirata Rayara
Hrudayadali Poojegolutipparu ! Ee Punya Sanketa
Rayara Brindavana Shiradali  Uttanooru Sri Gopaladasaru:

Narahari Krishna Rama Siri Vedavyasa

Yeraderadu Naalakku Hari Moorutigalu

Parivaara Sahitaagi Siri Sahita Nindu

SuraGuru Madhwacharyare Modalaagi

Taruvaayadalinnu Taaratamyaanusaara

Pari Pari Yatigalu Irutipparilli

Haryana Poojisuta Irulu Hagalu Bidade

Pari Pari Vivarava Pari Pari Kelvaru

Illi Mantralayadali !

Inataha Mantralaya Rayara Sri Ramachaaritramanjariyali
Sri Rama Kaadige Hoda Seeta Laxmana Sameta
Dukhkhava Taalade Preetiya Tande Dasharathha Maharaja
Iha Loka Tyajisida !  Sri Hariya Avataara Sri Ramadevaroo
Tandeya Agalikege Dukakis :

VYUPTATEERTHAHA

Tandegaagi Tarpanavitta  Antaha Sri Ramachandra
Nammanu Samrakshisali Yendu Mantralaya Rayaru
Mooraneya Shlokadali Vivarisiharu
Ee Tarpana Shraaddha Jeevige Yeshtu
Mahatva Yembudanu Soochchyadali Sangrahadali
Dhwanipurna Nivedaneyu Arthhavattaagihudu
Vishwada Mantralaya Bhaktare !

Punyakara Proshthhapadi Bhaadrapada Shuddha
Pratipadeyinda Shuruvaagi Anantachaturdashiya Dina
Samaaropagondu Ananta Hunnimeyandu
Beludingalolu Mai Manake Muda Needi Hita Needi
Hrudaya Samskaravanu Belagihudu
Maru Dina Maaraneya Dinave
Pakshamaasa Mahaalaya Ee Vishaya Vivaripa Munna
Sri Hariya Samaavishtavanu Dasavarenya
Guru Sri Purandaradadasaru Heliddu Atyanta Gamanaarha !

Sakala Gruha Bala Neene Sarasijaaksha

Parva Kaalavu Neene Pakshamaasavu Neene

Neene Sarvswa Sakala Kaaranika Neene Swami
Sarvswa  Yendu  Haadiharu Padagalali Bhaktipurassara
Samasta Piitrugalige Ee Pakshamaasadali
Anna Samarpane Tarpana Samarpisuva Punya
Shreayaskara !

Kanyagate SavitariAashadhyaadi Pancha Maha

Apara Paksha Sakrun Mahaalaya Shraaddham

Pakshamaasadali 15 Dinagalavaregoo
Pratipadeyinda Mahaalaya Amavasyeya Varege
Pitrugalige Shraddhaa Bhakti Preetiyali Arpisuva
Anna Samaaradhaneye Shraadha Paksha
Ee 15 Dina Maadalu Aagadiddaroo Kone Paksha
Pitrugalu Gatisida Tithhiyandu Tappade Salisuvadu
Atyanta Avashya ! Shreyaskara Sajjanarige Aastikaru Satvikarige !

Ee MAHAALAYA SAMAYADALI  Yamadharmaraya
Tanna Bali Iruva Sakala Jeeva Raashigala Bidugadegolisi
Hogi Nimma Vamshajara Manege ! Avaru Needuva Annavanu
Sevisi Matte Banni Matte Illige
Yendu Aadeshaveeyuvanu ! Adakaagi Ee Mahaalayadali
Pitrugala Sanchaara Sarvatra !
Tamma Vamshajara Makkala Maneya
Kada Tatti Kai Chaachi Keli Sweekarisi
Truptiyali Undu Harasi Maraluvaru Tamma Lokake
Ee Mahaalayadali Shraaddhava Maadalu
Pitru Preta Janma Padedaroo Pretatva Nivrutti !
Jeevigalu Maadida Karmaanusaara Kumbheepaakave
Modalaada 27 Narakagalali Naraluva Pitrugalu
Aa Narakadi Bidugadeya Honduvaru !
Vandu Vele Yamadharmarayana Sereyali Siluki
Shaasana Shiksheyanu Anubhavisuva
Jeevigaligoo Mahaalaya Shraadhavanu Vamshajaru
Aacharise Shiksheyali Vinayati !
Intihudu Namma Dharma Shaastra
Sadaachaara Choukattinali Iha Parada Hitakaagi
Saadhaneyu Aagihudu ! Vandu Vele Aa Jeeva
Maru Janma Padedaroo Shraaddhada Aa Dina
Mahaalayada Dina Yeno Undashtu Trupti Santrupti
Santasa Samaadhaana Padevudu Jeeva !
Ee Mahaalayadali 18 Pindgala Nirmisi
Aahwaanipevu Tande Taayi Ajji Ajja
Sodaratee Sodaramaava Atte Maava Sodara
Purohitaru Gurugalu Heege Halavvaru
Bandhu Baanhavarigella Anna Samaaraadhane
Krutagnyate !  Vandu Tuttu Anna Idee Varushake
Saaku Jeevige !
Adakaagi Ee Mahaalayake Isahtondu Mahatva
Hiridaada Sthhaanavu Untu Bhaktare !

Samagra Yaatreyanu Kaigoluva Munna
Teerthha Vidhi Aacharane Adoo Nadee Teeradali
Alli Namma Vamshada Hiriyara Shraaddha Karmagalanella
Yathhavattaagi Vidhipoorvaka Maadalu Beku !
Yaatrege Hodavaru Marali Baruva Bharavase Iradu
Badari - Kedaara Modalaada Punya Kshetra
Ghatta Kaadinali Kadutaradi Haaydu Hogalu Beku
Adakaagi Yelli Pitru Kaaryake Chuyti Baruvado Yendu
Modale Maadi Horaduva Sampradaayave TEERTHHAVIDHI.
Vishwada Bhaktare Shraaddha Pakshake
Yeshtondu Mahatva Ide Nodi !

Mahaalaya Aacharenege Punyakshetra
Nadee Teera Gudi Mathha Shreshthha
Sannidhaanada Mahimege Praashastya
Maneyali Maaduva Pancha Bhaksha Paramannakintaloo
Heegaagi Bhaktara Hindu Dandu
Heralavu Ee Mahaalayadali  Pakshamaasadali

Pakshamaasavu Neene  Parvakaalavu Neene

Sakala Gruha Bala Neene Sarasijaaksha

Yendu Sri Purandaradasara Vaani
Satya Nitya !


|| Bichali Japadakatti Sri Appanacharya Priya Mantralaya

Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurubhyo Namaha ||