Mantralaya-586

(Yogahakarmasukoushalow described in Geeta Vivrutti by Sri Raghavendrateertharu and the Bhaktaanugraha Prema of Rayaru)

Date : Oct 8 2014

Background

We are now at the fag end of Chaaturmaasya Vrutaacharane. The Dwidaladhanya Vruta has started Sunday  KAARTEEKE DWAIDALAM  TATHHAA. Vrutaacharanam are all for the sake of attainment of Purity, Bhakti, the affection of Sri Hari. In the light of all this our Mantralaya devotees Saadhana - Nivedana - Samarpana to our Mantralaya Yatiraat Gururaat Sri Raghavendrateertharu is unique and very important to acquire everything in our life.

APEKSHITAPRADAATAANYO RAGHAVENDRAAN NA VIDYATE.
Sakalam Karoti Mangalam

Let us strongly believe that Rayaru is always with us and doing the best.

Eshaavasyamidam Sarvam. Sakalam Karoti Mangalam
Sri Hari Bhakta Sri Raghavendra Swami Sankalpa Dattam Yeva
Adya Sarva Sukha Shantim Sakala Manujaaha - Vishwa Bhaktaaha
SRI RAGHAVENDRAHA SAKALA PRADAATAHA

What ever is Good  for us Mantalaya Rayaru forwards us. What ever comes  from Rayaru  that is all for our good. As per the Sankalpa, Will and Wish of Mantralaya Rayaru We are happy, contented and leading a peaceful life by the Paramaanugraha of  our Mantralaya Yatiraat Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru.

SARVE BHAKTAAHAA SUKHINO BHAVANTU

This is the main theme and the aim of Mantralaya Series by the blessings of Rayaru. So we all Pray always:

Shreepati Shreshthha Bhaktaaya Namaste Raja Poojitaha
Ghana Roga Vinaashaaya Venkateshaarchine Namaha

Gururaya you are the best Bhakta of Sri Hari. You are worshipped daily in Mantralaya with all Raja Vaibhava. I offer my sincere Sashatanga Namaskara to you as you are worshipping Sri Tirumale Srinivasa, sitting below the Brindavana in the Deergha Akhanda Japa of Sri Hari to vanish the deadly diseases of the Devotees.

Yogahakarmasukoushalow described in Geeta Vivrutti by Sri Raghavendrateertharu and the Bhaktaanugraha Prema of Rayaru are described in Mantralaya(586).

Meaning

Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru a great Aparokshagnyani, Sthhitapragynaru, Samachittaru always smiling Vidya Vinayasheela Sampannaru, Daivee Chetanaru treating, solving the problems, fulfilling the desires and blessing  all the world devotees. It means Rayaru is Samadarshi. Accepting the Seva from all the sections of society magnanimously and at the same time listens with patience their appeals and  all the grievances. Sri Hari is kind enough to Rayaru to increase the abundant Punya, Siddhi of Rayaru though Rayaru liberally and magnanimously distributes to the devotees. We are amazed that what all he has described in his writings, following in life, even to this day. So we are very proud to say RAYARU IS OUR ADHIDAIVA FOR OUR UDDHAARA.

Guro Tava Padaambujam Bhava Payodhi Noukaayitam
Mahajana Paramparaa Bhajana Gocharam Bhootidam

Bhajaami Bhajataam Nrunaam Bahugadowgha Vidhwmsakam
Sukhapradam AharNisham Sukha Sukehena Samsiddhidam

Rayara Paadakamalavu Namage Bhava Saagara
Daatuva Nijavaada Nouke !  Mahan Chetana Parampara
Bhajane Stuti Stotradi Tumbihudu ! Bhajipe Karunaalu !

Prrarthhisuva Bhaktara Paapa Raashi Naashagolisi
Aho Raatri Sukhavittu Sukhadi Siddhiyaneeva

RAYARA KARUNEGE YENEYILLA BHAKTARE !
PRAARTHHIPEVU NAAVELLA SADAA SARVATRA.

Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru’s Lotus feet are the ship to cross this ocean of our Samsaara Bhava Saagara. Great noble Chetana Paramparas Praise and gratitude are filled in your Paadakamala. So we pray and surrender to you to completely destroy all the ill deeds Paapas - Bahugadowgha - Vidhwmsakam. Day in and day out Aho Raatri happily doing the best and the finest Siddhi Vruddhi Samsiddhidam. In Geeta Vivrutti Rayaru described the Geeta Shloka in detail  about Sanyasa - Yoga  and Karma. Clarified the meaning in compliance with the thoughts and the ideas of our Sri Hari Purushottama Geetacharyaru. and differentiated the similarity of  Yoga and Sanyasa. Upheld the significance of Karma - Duty. Advised Arjuna that skipping away and attaining Sanyasa is nothing but cowardice. First DUTY, Perform whole heartedly meticulously. Thus Rayaru forcefully detailed  in GEETA VIVRUTTI like

TUNGABHADREYA MANGALAKARA RANGOTTUNGATARANGA
TERANALI BHAAVA BHAAVANEGALA  SAMSHTIROOPA MORETA
ADBHUTA ! RAMYA ! Really Superb.
YOGAHA  KARMA  SUKOUYSHALOW

Performing our duty whether we are a family man or a Paramahamsa we have to discharge our duties and should not lag behind, attain the perfection, complete the goal in the stipulated time. Dharma also advice the same to all at all times. Laziness Evading nature, skipping attitude are not at all advocated by Dharma. Dharma means to uphold:

DHARATI    ITI    DHARMAHA      -    DHARMO RAKSHATI RAKSHITAHA

Kaama Krodha VimuktaanaamYateenaam Yata Chetasaaam
Abhito Brahma Nirvaanam Vartate Viditaatmanaam

Here is the VIVRUTTI for this Geeta Shloka by Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu:

NA KEVALA ANTAHASUKHATWADIKAMEVA GNYANI LAKSHANAM
KIN TU SARVADESHAKAALESHU SUKHENA BRAHMA LABDHIMATVAM
PEETYAAHA KAAMA KRODHETI | YATEENAAM PRAYATNAVATAAM
YATA CHETASAAM VASHEEKRUTA MANASKAANAM ABHITAHA SARVA
DESHA KAALESHU | VARTATE | RAKSHAKATVENA GNYANA
VISHAYATVENAVETYARTHHAHA |
VIDITAATMANAAM BRAHMA GNYANINAAMSHISTAM VYAKTAM |

Those who have completely free from KAAMA KRODHA And attained Samachitta are called as Samachittaru, Samadarshigalu, Sthhitapragnyaru,  Aparokshagnyanigalu and Brahmagnyanis are always blessed with the PratyakshaDarshana of Swami or Swami will always protect and take care in all their undertakings where were they are ! They are also famous as SANKALPA SIDDHARU - WHATEVER THEY DECIDE THAT WILL BE DONE BY SRI HARI.

Our Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru’s daily routine is in accordance with GEETA VIVRUTTI. Though Rayaru is engaged in Deergha Akhanda Japa of Sri Hari below the Bhavya Divya Neela Brindavana in Mantralaya, never forgotten His devotees protection and care,  always responds to the call of the devotees where ever they are !  Rayaru is performing his duty meticulously. Sri Hari is highly please for this kind act.  Rayaru’s Kartavya Paraayanate and Anugraha Shakti cannot be challenged by others today! Such a Mahaan Kind Yatiraataru is our Rayaru.

Diva Prabhaate Nishi Cha Pradoshe Madhyam Dinae Avyaat Mama Jaagarookaha
Sarveshu Karyeshu Cha Sarvadaa Maam Paayaat Guruhu Mat Kruta Sannidhaanaha

Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu is  Protecting me day and night, morning and evening and also during my sleep and awake(Jaagarooka) always taking care in all my works WHERE EVER WE ARE ! THE SANNIDHAANA OF RAYARU WILL BE PRESENT AND WILL TAKE CARE .

Devotees, I wish to share the most significant devotional Ecstasy of  our greatest devotee of Mantralaya Rayaru - Ahlada Avatari, the brother of Sri Prahladarajaru Bichali Japadakatti Sri Appanacharyaru. As the Mantralaya Series are continued by our kind Yatiraat Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru since a decade, every Thursday without fail, you are familiar with Bichali Japadakaati Appanacharyaru,  GURUSTOTRA  Sri Raghavendra Gurustotra - Mangalashtaka  - Sri Raghavendra Kavacha -Ashtaksharee Hatanaamavali Mantra - Sri Raghavendra Gadya - Gurustotra Ashtottara Purascharana etc  and the affection of Rayaru towards Appanaryaru. Gurustotra took its birth on the day of Shraavana Bahula Dwiteeya Friday - when Rayaru started Sri Hari’s Deergha Akhanda Japa below the Bhavya Divya Neela Brindavana. At that time purposely Rayaru sent his Aapta Shishya Appanacharya for Madhwa Sanchara. Rayaru fully knew that in presence of Appanacharya the Brindavana Pravesha is highly impossible, as he is too dear, affectionate and close, knows the ability and the power of Rayaru. So sent him away at the time. When he heard the shocking news of Brindavana Pravesha immediately started crossing the river Tungabhadra from Bichali though it was overflowing with spate. His Devotion, Affection and Sorrow forced him to spell out Gurustotra that too with Aashukavitva, as Appanaryaru was Pratibhapurnaru and Chaturvedapanditaru. Gurustotra is contin ed though the crossing river is completed. Then without any delay he should reach Mantralaya so started running though Appanarya was senior to Rayaru by two years in age. Ran so fast that reached Mantralaya he was in front of Rayara Brindavana. His grief broke into tears, loudly said the Stotra with utmost devotion:

Yo Bhaktyaa GuruRaghavendra Charana Dwandam Smaran Yaha Parhhet
Stotram Divyamidam Sadaa Nahi Bhavet Tasyaa Asukham Kinchana
KimTvishtaarthha Samruddhireva KamalaaNatha Prasadodayaat
Keertihi Digviditaa Vibhootiratulaa

Appanarya could not control himself silently fell before the Brindavana and became unconscious. At that time Rayaru was performing the Japa of Sri Hayagreevadevaru listening carefully the Gurustotra of Appanacharyaru right from the beginning started from Bichali Japadakatti  So immediately without any delay Rayaru uttered: SAAKSHEE HAYA AH STOTRAHEE and completed the Stotra. Sri Raghavendrateertharu though in Hayagreeva Japa pronounced that Saakshaat Sri Hari Sri Hayagreevadevaru is a witness for what all you have said in Gurustotra are agreeable and pleased with the Stotra.

The gathered devotees at that time in Mantralaya heard  SAAKSHEE HAYA AH STOTRAHEE of Rayaru’s voice. So they all said with gratitude

KRUTAM STOTRAM IDAM PUNYAM SRI MATBHIR APPANAABHIDHAIHI

Rayaru offered Pratyaksha Darshana to Appanacharya. From that day Appanarya started living in Mantralaya performing the seva at the Brindavana Sannidhaana all the 24 hours. When Rayaru asked Appanarya to go to Bichali, daily coming to Mantralaya and returning to Bichali in the late evening started. Then Rayaru said do not strain yourself at this age. Install the Ek Shila Brindavana on the bank of Tungabhadra Bichali Japadakatti and I will give Darshana to you only. So as per the wordingsa of Rayaru Appanaryaru installed Brindavana in Bichali Japadakatti.  Hats off to Sahlaada Avatari Bichali Japadakatti Sri Appanacharyaru for his great Punya  that in all the Births Janumas lived near Mantralaya and whole heartedly  did the Seva of Mantralaya Rayaru as Lachamari Benakappa - Karajagi Dasappa  Shreedavithalaru and finally Kosigi Swamirayacharya  Kowtal GuruJagannathadasaru.

Today Bichali Japadakatti Ek Shila Brindavana is a living witness PRATYAKSHA SAAKSHI of Sri Appanacharyaru’s Bhakti Saakaara Bhakti Saaroddhaara - the Devotional Ecstasy of  greatest devotee.  Sitting at vthis holy sanctuary Bichali Japadakatti Sri Appanacharyaru composed SRI RAGHAVENDRA KAVACHA

The meaning of the 30th.  Shloka of Sri Raghavendra Kavacha is as below:

Mruta Pota Praanadaataa Saayaahne Maam Sadaa Avatu
Vedisthha Purushojjeevee Nisheethhe Paatu Maam

Mantralaya Guruvarenya Sri Raghavendrateertha Prabho you are kind enough to save the child who last his life when he fell in the Mango Rasaayana.

So I request you to  Protect me during the evening time.

You have done the Uddhaara of Venkanna who jumped in the Agni Kunda, as per your saying.. You sent him directly to heaven through Pushpaka Vimaana. So Gururaya   you are

Vedisthha Purushojjeevee. I request you kindly to Protect me during night.  Vahnisthha Maalokoddhartaa in the 31st. shloka that Tanjore king presented Navartana Maala to you ! When he felt bad.

You simply Prayed Sri Parashuramadevaru and removed the Navaratna Maala with your right hand in the flame of  Yaaga, So you Protect us from fire. We are simply thrilled and overwhelmed with joy to know the Mahima of our Mantralaya Prabhu  Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru.



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

 

Poem

 

Aparokshagnyani Samachitta Sthhitapragnya
Vidya Vinaya Sampanna Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateerthar
Sakala Bhaktaranu Taaratamyavillade Samadarshi
Bhaavadi Kandu Harasuaru SeveyaSwwekarisi
GEETAVIVRUTTI Rachisida Rayaru
Pratiyondanoo Badukinali Alavadisi Yellarige
Tilisi Uddhaaragaiyutiha Mahaan Paramahamsaru
Daivee Chetanaru ! Karunaalu Namma Adhidaiva

Guro Tava Padaambujam Bhava Payodhi Noukaayitam

Mahajana Paramparaa Bhajana Gocharam Bhootidam

Bhajaami Bhajataam Nrunaam Bagugadowgha Vidhwmsakam

Sukhapradam AharNisham Sukha Sukehena Samsiddhidam

Rayara Paadakamalavu Namage Bhava Saagara
Daatuva Nijavaada Nouke !  Mahan Chetana Parampara
Bhajane Stuti Stotradi Tumbihudu ! Bhajipe Karunaalu !
Prrarthhisuva Bhaktara Paapa Raashi Naashagolisi
Aho Raatri Sukhavittu Sukhadi Siddhiyaneeva
RAYARA KARUNEGE YENEYILLA BHAKTARE !
PRAARTHHIPEVU NAAVELLA SADAA SARVATRA.

Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru,s Lotus feet are like a ship to cross this ocean of our Samsaara Bhava Saagara. Great Noble Chetana Paramparas Praise and gratitude are filled in your Paadakamala. So we Pray and Surrender to you to completely  destroy all the ill deeds Paapas. Day in and day out Aho Raatri happily do the best and the finest Siddhi Vruddhi Samsiddhidam.

Sanyasa Yoga Karma Ee Padagala
Hirime Arthha Saamyava Tilisi Mantralaya Rayaru
Geetacharyara Preetige Sadaa Paatraru !
Badukinali Saadhisuvadu Apaaravidaroo
Sanyasi Yogi Yendusuri Kartavya Vimukharaagi
Nunuchikoluvadu Jaarikoluvadu Sayreville !
Adu Hediya Lakshana !  Geetarya Arjunage Vistaara
Vivara Bodhisiddu Kooda Idane ! Kartavya Karma Paalane
Dushta Shikshe Shishta Rakshaneya Viveka Karma Kartavya
Jaagrutagolisida Geeteya GEETA VIVRUTTI Rayara Manadaalada

TUNGABHADREYA RANGOTTUNGATARANGA

MANGALAKARA TERANALI BHAAVA BHAAVANEGALA

SAMSHTIROOPA MORETA ADBHUTA ! RAMYA !

Karma Kartavya Manasittu Manahapoorvaka Nirvahisi
Pooraise Adu Sogasaagi Achchukattaagi
Paripurna ! Sarvaanga Sundaravu !

YOGAHA  KARMA  SUKOUYSHALALOWv

Phalaapeksheya Maadade Manasaa Nimagnate
Taadaatmyate Yogiyolu Kelasadali Mai Maretaagale
Karya Parinati Paripakva Saphalate !
Samsaari Sanyasi Yellaroo Kartavya
Nirvahisalebeku ! Idu Dharma !
Somaaritanavendoo Bodhisadu Dharma

DHARATI ITI DHARMAHA NAMMANU

SADAA YEETI HIDIDU RAKSHIPA SAADHANA SUTRA DHARMA

DHARMO RAKSHATI RAKSHITAHA

Kaama Krodha VimuktaanaamYateenaam Yata Chetasaaam

Abhito Brahma Nirvaanam Vartate Viditaatmanaam

Geeteya Shlokake RAYARA VIVRUTTI:

NA KEVALA ANTAHASUKHATWADIKAMEVA GNYANI LAKSHANAM

KIN TU SARVADESHAKAALESHU SUKHENA BRAHMA LABDHIMATVAM

PEETYAAHA KAAMA KRODHETI | YATEENAAM PRAYATNAVATAAM

YATA CHETASAAM VASHEEKRUTA MANASKAANAM ABHITAHA SARVA

DESHA KAALESHU | VARTATE | RAKSHAKATVENA GNYANA

VISHAYATVENAVETYARTHHAHA |

VIDITAATMANAAM BRAHMA GNYANINAAMSHISTAM VYAKTAM |

Kaama Krodhavu Irada Yativararu
Samachittaru Sthhitapragnyaru Aparokshagnyanugalu
Brahmagnyanigalu Paramatma Sri Hariya
Darushanava Padedavaru ! Darushana Needadiddaroo
Sadaa Satata Sarvatra  Sakala Karyaklshetradali Rakshipanu !

GEETAVIVRUTTI Anuguna Namma Mantralaya
Rayara Dinachari ! Akhanda Deergha Japa Nirataraadaroo
Bhaktaraa Yaavattoo Spandiparu ! Yati Yogi Paramahamsaru
Kartavya Maretilla ! Kartavya Paraayanaru
Bhaktara Rakshiparu !

Diva Prabhaate Nishi Cha Pradoshe Madhyam Dinae Avyaat Mama Jaagarookaha

Sarveshu Karyeshu Cha Sarvadaa Maam Paayaat Guruhu Mat Kruta Sannidhaanaha

Hagalu Raatri Beligge Madhyahna Sanje
Malagidaaga Yechcharaviddaga Yella Karyagaloo
Rayaru Bhaktariddallige Bandu Rakshiparu Karunaalu !

Vishwada Bhaktare Atyanta Mahatvada Vishaya
Tammodane Hanchikoluvenu Naanu !
Mantralaya Rayara Parama Bhakta Aapta
Bichali Japadakatti Sri Appanacharyaru Eegaagale
Namagella Chiraparichitaru !
Sri Raghavendrateertharu Shraavana Bahula Dwiteeya
Shukravaara Tungabhadra Dadada Mantralayadali
Bhavya Divya Neela Brindavanadadiya
6x6 Garbhaalaya Guhantaranivesharu Sri Hariya Akhanda Japakaagi
Andu Aaga Bichali Japadakatti Appanacharyaru Gairu Allilla !
Vishaya Tilidu Dukhkhapurnaru Bhakti Vivhalaru !
Rayara Agaadha Vyaktitva Karya Mahime
Siddhi Pratibheyalrali Aashukavitvadi Hommitu
Stotraraja Sri Raghavendra Stotra GURUSTOTRA
Tungabhadreya Daatalu Nadiyali Kaalittaaga Shuruvayetu !
Allinda Munde Kevala MOORU NIMISHA galali
Talupidaru Mantralayava - StotraGangeyolu Hariyutide
Appanara Mukhadinda ! Vayasinali Appanaru
Rayariginta Mooru Varusha Hairier ! Vande Samane
Oduta  Oduta Tvaritadali Bandu Talupidaru
Mantralaya Rayara Divya Brindavana Sannidhiya

Yo Bhaktyaa GuruRaghavendra Charana Dwandam Smaran Yaha Parhhet

Stotram Divyamidam Sadaa Nahi Bhavet Tasyaa Asukham Kinchana

KimTvishtaarthha Samruddhireva KamalaaNatha Prasadodayaat

Keertihi Digviditaa Vibhootiratulaa ----------------------

Dukhkha Ummalisi Gadgaditaraage Brindavana
Kandu Bholike Moorchhe ! Stotravu Nintitu
Aaga Rayaru Sri Hayagreeva Japa Pathhisutiddaru
Yogi Paramahamsaru Japa Nirataradaroo Bhaktanaa
DanI Keli Kartavya Rataraagi Bhakta Rakshanegaagi
SAAKSHEEHAYASTOTRAHEE Yendu Nudidaru !
Andu Alli Nereda Bhaktarella Keli :

KRUTAM STOTRAM IDAMPUNYAM SRI MATBHIR  APPANABHIDHAIHI

Yendusri Nalidaadi Kondaadidaru  Parama Bhakta
Bichali Japadakatti Appanacharyaranu !
Naguta Appanarige Pratyaksha Darushanavittaru
Rayaru ! Ulida Bhaktarella Rayara DanI
SAAKSHEEHAYASTOTRAHEE  Keli Nalidu Dhanyaru!

Aa Dina Modalgondu  Appanacharyaru Aho Raatri
Rayara Brindavana Sannidhiyali Sevaa Nirataru !
Rayaru Bichalige Hoginnu Yendaaga Mantralayake
Beligge Bandu  Sanje Maraluvadu Shuruvayetu !
Aaga Karunaalu Rayaru Prati Nitya Tungabhadreya 
Daatuvadu Bhaktage Tondare ! Bichali Japadakattiyali
Pratishthhaapisu Tungabhadreya Dadakanti Eka Shila Brindavanava
Ninagalle Darushanava Nenedaaga Yaavattoo Karunipenu
Yendu Rayaru Abhayavanittiharu ! Bichali Japadakatti
Eka Shila Brindavana Appanacharyaru Rayarali Taleda
Bhakti Paraakaashthheya Pratyaksha Saakshi ! Indu Namagella!

Ee Japadakattiyali Kulte Appanaru Rachididdu
Sri Raghavendra Kavachava
Appanacharyara Baduku Gnyana Punya
Rachanakrutigala Saaroddhaara ! Yenitu Punyavo Tande
Mantralaya Pakkada Tungabhadrateera Bichali Nivasee
Japadakatti Appanrayara Seva Hirime Garime
Yella Janumagaloo Mantralaya Aasu Paasinaliddu
Rayara Seva Bhaagya Padedu Anugraheetaru Bichali
Japadakatti Sri Appanacharyaru !
Lachamari Ben kappa - Karajagi Dasappa Shreedavithalaru
Kosigi Swamirayacharya Sri GuruJagannathadasaru

Sri Raghavendra Kavachava

The meaning of the 30th.  Shloka of Sri Raghavendra Kavacha is as below:

Mruta Pota Praanadaataa Saayaahne Maam Sadaa Avatu

Vedisthha Purushojjeevee Nisheethhe Paatu Maam

Mantralaya Guruvarenya Sri Raghavendrateertha Prabho you are kind enough to save the child who last his life when he fell in the Mango Rasaayana.

So I request you to  Protect me during the evening time.

You have done the Uddhaara of Venkanna who jumped in the Agni Kunda, as per your saying.. You sent him directly to heaven through Pushpaka Vimaana. So Gururaya   you are

Vedisthha Purushojjeevee. I request you kindly to Protect me during night.

Vahnisthha Maalokoddhartaa in the 31st. shloka that Tanjore king presented Navartana Maala to you ! When he felt bad.

 You simply Prayed Sri Parashuramadevaru and removed the Navaratna Maala with your right hand in the flame of  Yaaga, So you Protect us from fire.
 

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