Mantralaya-491

(Sri Jitamitrateertharu - Rudramsha Sambhootaru and Guru of Sri RaghavendraTeertharu as Sri Sudheendrateertharu)

Date : Jan 10 2013

Background

Vairaagya Bhakti Satwaadipradendriya Vasha Pradam
Venkataadrow Shuchi Kshetre Ashuchi Dosho Na Vidyate

When we are at the abode of Tirumala Sanctum of Sri Srinivasa Swami Sannidhaana all our Indriyas will be under the control of the essence of Bhakti and Vairaagya. Venkatadri is such a Pure Shuchi Kshetra that we will never find Ashuchi Mailige at all. Everything is pure, fine, holy and sacred owing to the Aavaasa of Sri Hari.

TIRUMALA IS BHOOVAIKUNTHHA.

Tasmaat Venkatanathasya Bhuk Shesho Graahya Uttamaha
Tena Kshemam Prajaanaam Hi Vipareeto Viparyaha.

It is always fine to accept the Swami Prasada In Tirumala after the Divya Darshana. We must never refuse to accept and eat.It is paining that certain hard cores do not accept and eat Swami Sannidhaana Swami Pushkarinee Teera Tirumala is our :

SHWETADWEEPA- ANANTAASANA - VAIKUNTHHA
BHOOVAIKUNTHHA. HERE EVERYTHING IS SACRED HOLY SACRED.
VENKATADROW SHUCHIKSHETRE SHUCHI DOSHO NA VIDYATE.
VENKATADRI SAMAM STHHAANAM BRAHMANDE NAASTI KINCHANA

Sri Jitamitrateertharu the 12th. Pontiff of our Vidya Mutt, Rudramsharu, the able and the noble successor of Sri Vibudhendrateertharu and the Guru of our Mantralaya Yatiraat Sri Raghavendrateertharu are described in Mantralaya(491).

Meaning

Our Paramahamsas are Daivee Chetanas. Daivamsha Sambhootaru. We are highly fortunate to have such Gurus.The Acharya Parampara Dandaka of eight lines is superb and quite thrilling.

Sri Madhwam Padmanabham Narahari Munipam Madhava Akshobhyateerthow
Vande Sri Mat Jayaryam Munivaram Athha Vidyadhirajam Kaveendram
Vageesham Ramachandram Shrutaguna Vibudhendram Jitamitravaryam
RakshaaShiskaikaDakshow Raghuntanaya Surendrow Jayeendram Sudheendram
Shreshthham Sri Raghavendram Sakalagunanidhi Dheera Yogeendram
Soorindram Sadgunaadhyam Raghupati Charana Dhyaana Dhootaghasangham
Sri RamaVyasaPoojaa AmitaMati Sumateendraabhidanam Samyameendram
Bhaktya Prastoum Upendram Guruvaramapi Proudha Vadeendra Varyam

The 12th. Pontiff of our Sri ManMadhwacharyaryu’s Moola Mahasamsthhaana is our great Sri Jitamitrateertharu, Rudramsha Sambhootaru. Sri Jitamitrateertharu took Avatara in Vishwamitra Gotra, Shanubhog family, the poorvashrama name was Anantappa. Shivapura a small village in Yadgir district, taluka Shahapur.  Shivapura is about 150 kilomateres from Gulbarga. Though His Upanayana took place at the age of eight years, owing to the curse, though Rudramsharu did not perform Sandhyavandana etc. and never applied his mind and heart for studies.

Once during the Sanchara Sri Vibudhendrateertharu came to Shivapura from Aggihala.  Aparokshagnyani Sri Vibudhendrateertharu took pity on Anantappa about the curse for this great Daivee Chetana. Sri Vibudhendrateertharu surprised to see Anantappa moving with Govatsa in Shivapura. Asked where is your Yagnyopaveeta ? I have left it in the house and at the time of meals I wear Janivaara ! Do not know how to chant the Mantras  Shlokas and to  perform Sandhyavandana. Sri Vibudhendrateertharu with affection said, Shall I teach you daily! Anatappa replied yes. Please teach me I will learn, follow your advise. Sri Vibudhendrateertharu lived in Shivapura in the house of Anantappa for months together and taught him right from Sandhayavandana to complete Pooja Vidhi Vidhaana, Sadachara of Sri Acharya Madhwaru and the Sudha of Sri Jaiteerthavaryaru. Well versed with the knowledge of our Dwaita Philosophy. Within a short span of time Anantappa learnt everything and became a Gnyani by the Anugraha of  his dear Guru. Now Sri Vibudhendrateertharu confirmed that the curse period of Anantappa  Rudramsha Chetana is over. Highly satisfied to see His dear Shishya Anantappa. Said look here, I will now continue my Sanchara tour of Madhwa Sanchaara, will come again to Shivapura and meet you ! Till then you perform the Pooja, Alankara, Naivedya and Mangalarati to Sri Narasimha Saligraama with devotion.

From the next day Sri Jitamitrateertharu  resumed the routine of  Pooja as per the advice of his dear Guru Sri Vibudhendrateertharu. Anantappa prepared rice for Naivedya himself. After Pooja Anantappa offered the Naivedya to Sri Narasimhadevaru. But the Saligraama did not eat. Prayed with several ways and means, but in vain. At last Anantappa took out a weapon which was in the corner of his house and ready to cut off his neck. Now Saligraama opened the mouth. Anantappa went on feeding, the whole Naivedya Swami ate the rice, accepted happily. This continued daily. The happiness of our Shivapura Anantappa knew no bonds ! Now the divine routine of  Anatappa after the Upadesha of Sri Vibudhendrateertharu was highly memorable. After the Pooja in the house Antappa spent most of his time on the sacred bank of Sangama. Sangama is a holy place where Krishna and Bheema join together. Shivapura is situated on this holy bank of Sangama. There is a temple Shiva temple, very old. It is heartening to know that Anatappa was teaching his fellow mates and the residents of the neighboring village of Shivapura in this temple only. Shiva Temple is facing to the Sangama. Remote place. Immense and profound silence we find here. Very calm and convenient for Japa Tapa Dhyaana and Paathha Pravachana. This Sangama Shiva Temple and the bank of Krishna and Bheema became very dear to Anantappa. 

Sri Vbudhendrateertharu  returned from Madhwa Sanchara and came to Shivapura. Really felt happy to notice the great change in Anantappa. Guruvarya I am doing as per your Upadesha and practically following it. Sri Vibudhendrateertharu said come on let me see the style of Pooja. As usual performed the pooja with great devotion. Now the time for Naivedya Samarpane ! Anantappa took the rice and tried to feed to the Saligraama, but Sri Narasimha Saligraama did not open the mouth. Then Anatappa prayed a lot and said that what all you were accepting Naivedya I have told to my Guru, that is all proved false for not accepting. Is it the way to behave with your devotees? If it is so ! I will die here only in front of you ! Then Sri Narasimha Saligraama opened the mouth. Anantappa fed the all the Naivedya rice to Swami. Sri Vibudhendrateertharu practically witnessed this divine scene, thrilled with devotion. Amazed to see the Aparokshagnyana Bhakti Gnyana Vairaagya of his dear Shishya Anantappa. Confirmed that Anantappa is not an ordinary man. He is Avatara Chetana. Born for a noble cause. Decided that his dear Shishya  Anantappa is fit to become his successor and continue the Paramahamsa Peethha of Sri Moola  Maha Samsthhana of Sri ManMadhwacharyaru. Readily agreed to the decision of Sri Vibudhendrateertharu. In Shivapura in the house of Anantappa only the sworn in Ceremony as Paramhamsaru. Named as SRI  JITAMITRATEERTHARU, the 12th. Paramahamsaru. Offered Sanyasa and handed over the charge of the Peethha and detailed  all the property acquired and offered by the Kings of Vijayanagara. At lastso said that He Strongly Desired to Perform the Pooja of Sri MoolaRama, but could not ! At least the coming Paramahamsas should avail the fortune of worshipping. With these kind words Blessed Sri Jitamitrateertharu with affection and moved towards the bank of Tamraparni Tirunelavelli.

Dear devotees the Sangama of Krishna and Bheema is so sacred and holy like Prayag. Here we find an island type place, the forceful flow of Krishna is always Chanting Chanting SRI HARISARVOTTAMA  SRI  VAYUJEEVOTTAMA. There is an old tree we find now. It was existing since the days of Sri Jitamitrateertharu. That tree is called as GNYANAVRUKSHA (GUM TREE). Sri Jitamitrateertharu liked this tree too much. Always spent the leisure happily in Japa and also in Paathha to the students and the sajjanas of Shivapura. Sri Jitamitrateertharu is not in house means he should be at the island of Sangama now it is popularly called as JITAMITRAGAADE or in the Shiva Temple facing to the Sangama.  It is very important and quite amazing  to know that when our 12th. Paramahamsaru  Sri Jitamitrateertharu was performing Paathha Pravachana daily a Jangama used to come and attend the Paathha with great interest. That Jangama was none but SRI RUDRADEVARU.

Days went on as usual one day some how Sri Jitamitrateertharu thought of his successor and chose Sri Ramachandracharya and decided that he is fit to hold  and continue the Parampara of Paramahamsa. Named Ramachandracharya as Sri Raghunandanateertharu very able and noble Swamiji of our Vidya Mutt and told the strong desire and the  wordings of his Guruvarya Sri Vibudhendrateertharu and also his intention that the future Paramahamsas should get the opportunity of Worshipping Sri MoolaRamadevaru. One day the Paathha was in progress under the Gnyanavruksha. Suddenly flood appeared and went on rising and rising. All the students were afraid they rushed to the bank and reached Shivapura. At that time students called their Guru,  but Sri Jitamitrateertharu did not hear as he was immersed in Paathha and Yoga. Sri Jitamitrateertharu was under the tree at the Jitamitragaddi. For a week the flood did not recede.

After seven days the flood receded. All the residents of Shivapura, neighboring villages and the students surprised to see their Guru sitting under the tree, the flood has not at all affected. When they came near and near to the tree Sri Jitamitrateertharu disappeared suddenly. All were worried. At that time an oracle took place  I  AM IN THIS TREE ONLY. DO NOT BUILD BRINDAVANA. This incident happened on the day of  Margashira Bahula Amavasya. From that the Aradhana of Sri Jitamitrateertharu is celebrated to the Gnyanavruksha tree at the Jitamitragaddi. Sri Narasimha Saligrama worshipped by Sri Jitamitrateertharu is also at the Gnyanavruksha of Jitamitragaddi.

Many have seen with their own eyes about the walking of Sri Jitamitrateertharu from the Jitamitragaddi to the Shiva temple of Sangama. When Sri Susheelendrateertharu our 34th. Pontiff visited Jitamitragaddi experienced unusual things. When Swamiji visited the Shiva Temple a Bairaagi came and entered the Garbhaalaya of Shiva Temple. Swamiji waited for the Bairaagi to come out, but did not. When Sri Susheelendrateertharu entered Garbhaalaya, amazed to see that Bairaagi was not at all there.Then Swamiji came to the conclusion and told that the Bairaagi was none but Jitamitrateertharu. Clarified that I am staying here only, owing to the Rudramsharu HE IS CHIRANJEEVI. Even to this day many have experienced this great MIRACLE.

The Charama Shloka of Sri Raghunandanateertharu regarding Sri Jitamitrateertharu is a great record of Maha Mahime.

Sapta Raatram Krishnavenyaam Ushitvaa Punaruthhitam
Jitamitra Gurum Vande Vibudhendra Karodbhavam

For Seven days and nights Sri Jitamitrateertharu was in Krishna and again after Seven days Sri Jitamitrateertharu appeared below the Gnyanavruksha at the Jitamitragaddi. Such a great Yativarya has taken Sanyasa Ashrama by Sri Vibudhendrateertharu. These great personalities played an important role in our Moola Maha Samsthhaana Parampara of our Rayara Mutt Vidya Mutt.

Maha Mahimaru- Punya Chetanaru - Daivamsha Sambhootaru are our Yativarenyas. They have taken the Avatara for our Uddhaara. Manukuloddhara. We are very grateful to our Swamijis.



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

 

Poem

 
Punyakara Dandaka Shreshthha Acharya
Parampareya Hirimeyanu Saaruvadu !

Sri Madhwam Padmanabham Narahari Munipam Madhava Akshobhyateerthow
Vande Sri Mat Jayaryam Munivaramattha Vidyadhirajam Kaveendram
Vageesham Ramachandram Shrutaguna Vibudhendram Jitamitravaryam
RakshaaShiskaikaDakshow Raghuntanaya Surendrow Jayeendram Sudheendram
Shreshthham Sri Raghavendram Sakalagunanidhi Dheera Yogeendram
Soorindram Sadgunaadhyam Raghupati Charana Dhyaana Dhootaghasangham
Sri RamaVyasaPoojaa AmitaMati Sumateendraabhidanam Samyameendram
Bhaktya Prastoum Upendram Guruvaramapi Proudha Vadeendra Varyam

Sri Madacharyarinda 12 Neya Yativararu
Namma Sri Jitamitrateertharu
Yadagiri Zilleya Shapura Talukina Shivapura
Graamadali Avataara Taalida Maha Mahimaru !
Shivapura Chikka Halli ! Gulbargadinda 150 Kilometer Doora
Shivapurada Shanubhogara Manetanadali Avatara Taalida
Sri Jitamitrateerthara Poorvashrama Hesaru Anantapaa
Yentu Varushake Upanayana Samskaara ! Rudramsharu
Yaavudo Shaapa Yembante  Sadaachaara Adhyayana Odu Barehadali
Todagade Danagalanu Meyisuta Nadiya Dadadale Suttaata !
Vandu Dina Sanchara Kramadali Sri Vibudhendrateertharu
Aggihalinda Shivapurake Bandaru ! Nodidaru !
Anantappana Mukhada KaleTejava Kandu
Breagaagi Koralali Janivaara Kaanade
Yelli Ninna Janivaara ? Yenalu Maneyali Gootake
Uootada Samayadali Dharisuvenu Yenalu
Dodda Chetana Agnyana Muchchida Mugdhatege
Bahuvaagi Marugidaru ! Arivayetu Rudramsharu
Daiv amsha Sambhootaru Yendu !


Janivaara Yagnyopaveeta Yaavattoo Dharisabeku
Beligge Sanje Sandhyavandane Stotra Pathhisabeku
Yendu Swataha Sri Vibudhendrateerthare
Kela Dina Shanubhogara Maneyaliddu
Yella Sadaachaara Nitya Pooja Alankara
Naivedya Acharya Sampradaayavanella Tilisi
Sri Narasimha Saligraamavanittu Archisalu Helidaru
Atyalpa Samayadale Sakalavanoo Tilida Gnyaniyaadaru
Guru Sri Vibudhendrateerthara Dayadi !
Belesidaru Sanchara  Sri Vibudhendrateertharu
Mundina Uoorige !
Guruvaagnye Upadeshadolu Nitya Sandhyavandane
Stotra Pathhana Pooje Aarambhavayetu
Naivedya Hantadali Taave Maadida Annavanu
Sri Narasimha Saligraamada Mundittu Sweekarisi
Naivedya Yendu Bhaktiyali Praarthhisi Halubidaru
Bahuvaagi Aadare Saligraama Sweekarisadiralu
Alliye Mooleyalidda Aayudhadi Tamma
Rundava Kattarisalu Mundaadaru Anantappanavaru !
Aaga Saaligraama Bayi Tereye Paatreya Annavanella
Tamma Kaiyaare Unisida Anantappanavara
Sanataske Paarave Illa !
SAAGITU  DINACHARI  IDE  REETI
POOJE   NAIVEDYA  SHIVAPURADA AKKA PAKKADA
UOORAVARIGE PAATHHA PRAVACHANA
Adoo Krishna Bheema Sangamada Dadada Sri Rudradevara
Aalayedi ! Anantappana Jeevanada Gatiye Badalayetu
Gnyanada Kale Suddha Sadacharada Kanti
Mukhadali Minuugitu !  Kela Kaalada Mele
Sri Vibudhendrateertharu Anantappanavara Agaadha Vyaktiktva
Vikasana Panditya Ghnyana Bhakti AparokshagnyanaVairaagyava
Kandu Chakitaraadaru Harushitaraadaru !
Tamma Uttaradhikariyagi Peethhava Munnadesuva
Yogyate Saamarthhya Daivee Shaktiyanaritu
Sanyasavanittaru  Shivapurada Anantappanavarige
Sri JITAMITRATEERTHARU Yendu Hesarittaru
Peethha Tamage Sikkaroo Sri Moola Rama Pooja
Yoga Bhagya Tamage Sigada Kaarana Aa Bhagya
Mundinavarige Siguvante Shramisalu
Sri Vibudhendrateertharu Sri Jitamitrarige Helidaru
Horataru Shrutaguna Sri Vibudhendrateertharu
Tamraparni Dadada Tirunellavelige

Krishna Bheema Sangama Prayagadashte
Paavana Pavitra  !  Allina Nadugaddeyaliruva
Gnyanavruksha Sri Jitamitrarige Atyanta Priyavayetu !
Alli Dhyana Japa Tapa Paathha ! Kelavomme Sangamada
Shiva Devaalaya ! Ee Yeradu Punya Taanagalu
Sri Jitamitrateerthara Paalige Swarga !
Parishuddha Yatidharma Paalaneya Harikaararu
Sri Jitamitrateertharu  Parama Vairagyamurtygalu
Nitya Japa Anushthhaanake Krishnaveni Dadadave Kendra
Rudramsha Sri Jitamitrateertharige !    Ivara Paathhava Kelalu
Nitya Bairaagi Barutidda ! Aa Bairaagi Beraroo Alla !
Saakshaat Shiva !  Rudradeva !
Ide Samayadali Yenu Tiliyito Yeno Sri Ramachandracharya
Yemba Yogyarige  Sri Raguhnandanateertharendu Naamakaranavagaidu
Nemisidaru Tamma Uttaraadhikaariyanaagi Sri Jitamitrateertharu
Tamma Guru Sri Vibudhendrateerthara Mahadaase
Sri MoolaRamadevara Archaneya Hambalavanoo Tilisidaru
Vandu Sala Heegeye Gnyanavrukshadadiyali Paathha
Shuruvayetu ! Paathhadali Sri Jitamitrateertharu
Sampurna Mai Maretu Dhyanaasakataradaru
Aaga Vammindommele Krishnege Bantu Mahapoora
Makkalu Hedari Odi Dada Seridaru
Aadare Sri Jitamitrateertharu Maatra Kadadalade
Kulitalle Kulitaru !

Nadugadde Neerinali Mulugitu

Satata Vandu Vaara Pravaaha Ilimukhavaagale Illa
Shishyaru Bhaktaru Uooravaru Kalavala
YATIVARARA  GATI YENU? Yemba Chinte !
Vandu Vaaravu Aage Pravaaha Ilimukha
Yathha Sthhiti ! Yellarigu Aascharya
Sri Jitamitrateertharu Gnyanavrukshada Kelage Kulitavaru
Haageye Kulitiharu ! Pravaahavilla Yendu Naded Nadedu
Hattira Baralu Maradalle Mareyaadaru ! Bhaktaru
Uoora Jana Chinteyali Mulugiralu Aakshavaniyaaitu
Brindavana Nirmiti Beda Naa Illiye Maradale Irutiruve
Sri Raghunandanateertharu Rachisida Charama Shloka:

Sapta Raatram Krishnavenyaam Ushitvaa Punaruthhitam

Jitamitra Gurum Vande Vibudhendra Karodbhavam

Heege Adrushyaraada Dina Ide Margashira Bahula
Yella Amavasye ! Shivapurada Krishna Bheema Sangamada
Ee Jitamitra Gaadeyale Aaradhane !
Sri Jitamitrateerthara Mane Ivaru Poojisida
Sri Narasimha Saaligraama Devara Maneya Katte
Yella Nodi  Pulaka Aascharya !
700 Varushada Mane Innoo Susthhitiyali Saakshi
Andinaa Vaibhavake !
Vamshasthharu Irutiharu Illiye !
Aradhane Prati Varusha Maaduvaru Jitamitragaddeyali
Shivapurada Sajjanaru Adoo Muslim Baandhavaru
Jitamitragaddeyinda Sangamada Rudradevara Gudiyali
Sri Jitamitrateertharanu Kandahar ! Rudramsharu
Chiranjeevi Yembudake Saakshi Vishwada Bhaktare !
Shivapura Jitamitragadde Sangamada Shiva Degulada
Haadi Ashtu Sugamavalla ! Shweta Dweepake
Hodanate Bhaasa Nijakoo !
Namma Vidya Mathhada 34 Neya Yativarenya
Sri Susheelendrateertharu Vamme Sri Jitamitragaddeyali
Gnyanavrukshada Darshana Padedu Sangamada
Abhimukhada Shiva Devaalayake Bandaru
Sri Jitamitrateertharu Nitya Paathha Pravachanada Punya Taana
Yenuta Rudradevara Darushana Padedu Nisarga Sobagu Daivee
Saakaarake Bhakti Gourava Salisi Kulitaru Kela Kaala !
Aaga Sri Susheelendrateertharu Noda Nodutaliralu
Vabba Jangama Degulada Valage Nera Nadedaru
Garbhagudiya Baagila Baliye Kulitu Hora Baruvadane
Kaayuta Kulitaru ! Bahu Hottu Kaadaroo Hora Baralilla
Yaake Baralilla Yendu Valage Hogi Nodalu Yaroo Illa !
Sri Susheelendrateertharige Aascharya ! Khachitavayetu Manake
Jangama Beraaroo Alla ! Sakshaat Sri Jitamitrateertharu Yendu
Ee Gadde Sangamada Degula Sri Jitamitrateertharige
Panchapraana ! Naanille Irutiruve Yembudanu
Sri Susheelendrateertharige Manadattu Maadidaru !
Rudramsharu Yendu ! Intaha Mahaanubhaavaru
Paramahamsaru Daivamsha Sambhoota Sri Jitamitrateertharu
Sri MoolaRama Poojakanshigalaagi Sri Narayanacharyaraagi
Janisi Sri Surendrateerthara Bali Sri Vijayeendrateertharinda
Sri Sudheendrateertharu Aagi  Namma Mantralaya
Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumara Gurugalaadaru !
Vishwada Bhaktare 14 Neya Yativarya Sri Surendrateerthara
Paatra Atyanta Hiridu Namma Moola SriManMadhwacharya
Parampareyali Peethhadaliddu 70 Varsha Paramahamsaraagi
Vidya Mathha Beleyisida Aarthhika Subhadrete Vadagisida
Maanasa Pooja Nishthharu ! Aparokshagnyanigalu
Sri Surendrateertharu !
Sri Vijayeendra Karaabjothha Sri Sudheendra VaraPutraka
Ee Moovaru Vishwa Maanyarige Gurugalu !
Sri Vibudhendrateerthara Priya Shishya Sri Jitamitrateerthara
Sthhaana Yogyate Nijakoo Adbhuta Vishwada Bhaktare !
 



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