Mantralaya-597

(The extraordinary qualities of our 12th. Paramahamasa H.H.Sri Jitamitrateertharu  and the greatness of all the Swamijis of Rayara Matha)

Date : Dec 25, 2014

Background

Dear Devotees: Namaskara.

On Monday Margashira Bahula Amavasya - Yellamavasya - Amasomavateevruta the Aradhana of H.H.Sri Jitamitrateertharu the 12th. Pontiff of our Moolamahasamsthaana of  Sri Madhwacharyaru celebrated  with grandeur and devotion in Jitamitragaddi a sacred mound between the Krishna and Bheema, as per the sacred high tradition of our Vidya Matha - Mantralaya  Rayara Matha

Saptaraatram Krishnavenyaam Ushitwaa Punaruthhitam
Jitamitra Gurum Vande Vibudhendra Karodbhavam

On Tuesday Pushya Bahula Dwiteeya the Aradhana celebration  of  36th. Pontiff of our Moolamahasamsthhaana Sri Raghavendraswami Matha H.H.Sri Suyameendrateertharu, the Guru of H.H.Sri Sujayeendrateertharu, held in Mantralaya by our Present Pontiff Peethhadhipati H.H.Sri Subudhendrateertharu.

Sukhateertha Mataabdheendum Sudheendrasutasevakam
Sudha Parimalaasaktam Suyameendragurum Bhaje

The extraordinary qualities of our 12th. Paramahamasa H.H.Sri Jitamitrateertharu  and the greatness of all the Swamijis of Rayara Matha from H.H.Sri Vibudhendrateertharu to H.H.Sri Subudhendrateertharu are described in Mantralaya(597).

Meaning

Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharyaru's Moolamahasamsthhaana Sri Raghavendraswami Matha Vidya Matha's achievement and the Mahima of Sri Moola Ramadevaru and the strong desire of Sri MoolaRamarchana of Paramahasmarus is quite heartening. Tirumala Ahobala Hampi Mantralaya and Tungabhadra are the main sources of our Uddhaara and the essence of Saakaara Sampada of Sri Harisarvottama and Sri Vayujeevottama are the Akshayanidhi to our Mantralaya Rayaru to protect the devotees of Mantralaya. We are amazed to remember the greatness of our GURUPARAMPARA:

Sri Madhwam Padmanabham Naraharimunipam Madhava Akshobhyateerthow
Vande Sri MatJayaaryam Munivaram Athha Vidyadhirajam Kaveendram
Vageesham Ramachandram ShrutaGunaVibudhendramJitamitravaryam
RakshaShikshaikaDakshowRaghutanaya Surendrow Jayeendram Sudheendram
Shreshthham Sri Raghavendram Sakala Gunanidhi Dheera Yogeendrateertham
Sooreendram Sadgunaadhyam Raghupati Charana Dhyana DhootaghaSangham
Sri Rama VyasaPoojaAmitamati Sumateendraabhidam Samayameendram
Bhaktya PrastowmyaUpendram Guruvaramapi Proudha Vadeendra Varyam

AKHANDA SRI HARI DEERGHA JAPAARTHHE  SRI RAGHAVENDRA
YATIRAAT VRUNDAVANNANTAHA    SAMUTHHAAYAA  ADYA
TUNGABHADRA TATA MANTRALAYA KSHETRE
NITYOTSAVAIHI    BHAKTOTSAVAIHI ! 

11th. Pontiff Sri Vibudhendrateertharu attained the complete Angara of Ahobalaswami. For this the acquired idol - Vigraha of Shodashabaahu Sri Narasimhadevaru is a living witness. Even now in our Rayara Matha every year Shodashabaahu Sri Narahariswami is being worshipped on the day of Sri Narasimhajayanti every year by our Swamijis. The unforgettable great contribution of Sri Vibudhendrateertharu was the selection of able and the noble paramahamsaru Sri Jitamitrateertharu as his successor. A great mahima chetana. Sri Vibudhendrateertharu was in search of a successor to develop the Matha. During sanchara Sri Vibudhendrateertharu visited Shivapura situated on the bank of Krishna and Bheema sangama, Bheema joins Krishna and Krishna flows with greater force and greater width (Vishaala Harahinda Hariva Nadi). Sri Vibudhendrateertharu met a Gopalaka Danagaahi amazed to look at the bloom of Divya Kale and Teja asked him what is your name, Gopalaka replied my name is Anantappa, son of shanubhog of Shivapura. Took pity on Anantappa, owing the karmas of past life now he is looking after the cows and complete unaware of Sadaachaara of our Acharya Sri Madhwaru. Asked whether Brahmopadesha has taken place ? Yes, he replied. Where is your Yagnyopaveeta ? Kept in the house, wear during taking meals.

Kind Yativarya Sri Vibudhendrateertharu called him affectionately with Gurumantra taught Sandhyavandana, Pooja Mantra Tantra Japa and Anushthhaana etc. and said after pooja alankara do not forget to offer naivedya, naivedya means feeding the Lord Sri Hari. So telling all this Sri Vibudhendrateertharu handed over the Laxminarasimha Saligraama to Anantappa. As Anantappa was shrewd, dedicated and devotional chetana owing to Rudramsharu learnt all quickly. Then Guru Sri Vibudhendrateertharu continued the Sanchaara. Anantappa began the pooja of Sri Laxminarasimhasaligraama. After Alankara put in a bowl the baked rice to offer Naivedya. His beloved Guru explained naivedya means feeding rice to Sri Hari Sri Narasimha Saligraama. Prayed Swami with stotra, prayed, requested and cajoled Sri Narahari like a child but even then he did not eat. Took the rice to the mouth of saligraama but did not open. Saw a small rock decide to break his head if you do not eat. Immediately Saligraama opened the mouth Anantappa did not afraid, felt happy,  went on feeding till the bowl became empty. From that day onwards this pooja alankara naivedya continued without any brake. Naivedya the last phase of worship became the most dearest part to Anantappa. Along with pooja the pathhana of Vedaadhyayana also became a part and parcel of his sacred routine.

After several days Guru Sri Vibudhendrateertharu again came to Shivapura and amzed to notice the great change in Anantappa. Shining with Divya teja Daivee Satvika Kale, the blooming of divine qualities, the blissful nature of Anantappa of Sadaachaara impressed Sri Vibudhendrateertharu a lot and decided that he should make him as his successor. Ahobalaswami's prerana confirmed that he will lead the Matha on the path of progress. Anantappa was anxious to show the style of performing the pooja and naivedya to his dear Guru Sri Vibudhendrateertharu. All the pooja went on well but Saligraama did not open his mouth. All the Stuti Stotra request proved in vain. Finally decided Praana Tyaaga took a boulder and about to hit his head. Swami opened his mouth. The joy and the happiness of Anantappa knew no bonds. He went on feeding the naivedya rice to Saligraama till the bowl became empty. Sri Vibudhendrateertharu embraced Anantappa with tears rolling his cheeks did not speak. But only said that you are the real bhakt , you have acquired the complete Anugraha of Sri Narasimhadevaru and you are quite fit to be my successor. So immediately gave Sanyasa Ashrama and named as Sri itamitrateertharu and from there Sri Vibudhendrateertharu went to Tirunellavelli.
 
Thus Shivapura Anantapa became the 12th. Paramahamsaru  Sri Jitamitrateertharu of our Vidya Matha. Attained the  Affection and the Saakshaatkaara of Sri Narasimhadevaru. The mound on the bank of the sangama the joining point of Bheema and Krishna and the gum tree Amrutavruksha became the dearest place to our Sri Jitamitrateertharu. Regular Paathha Pravachana conducted below the tree. Sri Rudradevaru also attended in the form of a Bairaagi - Jangama. Once ample water of Krishna was near the mound and the students of Sri Jitamitrateertharu afraid to cross the water, but the Bairaagi Spread his Vastra and walked on it. All amazed and ascertained that the Bairaagi is none but Rudradevaru. This is the greatness of Sri Jitamitrateertharu. The Sangameshawara - Shiva temple on the bank of sangama liked very much. Sri Jitamitrateertharu was in Adhyaapana below the Amrutavruksha on the mound of Krishna and Bheema. Suddenly water level increased and terrible flow of  Krishna overflowed, frightened students  ran away and reached the bank and went home. But Sri Jitamitrateertharu stayed there only. For seven days and seven nights the water did not recede. On the eighth day for the great surprise Sri Jitamitrateertharu was sitting below the Amrutavruksha, did not see the wet clothes. Not even a single drop touched our Sri Jitamitrateertharu. When they all neared the tree Swamiji disappeared. They heard a unseen voice Akashavani, that do not build Brindavana. I will be residing the tree only.All these events took place on this Margashira Bahula Amavasya Somavate Amavasya Yellamavasya. This day the Aradhana will be celebrated. This sacred place is called JITAMITRAGADDI. The forceful water of Krishna flow is awesome. Flowing about 2-3 kilometer Bheema joins Krishna and flows in its own glory and grandeur. JITAMITRAGADDI SHIVATEMPLE are too holy  just like PRAYAG. Our imagination will be thinking of Shwetadweepa, Anataasana Ksheerasamudra and Vaikunthha when we visit JITAMITRAGADDI. Our swami is right from H.H.Sri Vibudhendrateertharu to H.H.Sri Subudhendrateertharu are all great chetanas Mahimanvitas. We are highly indebted to our 22nd. Paramahamsacharyaru, the purvashrama great grandson of our Rayaru H.H.Sri Vadeendrateertharu for the highest contribution of

(1) Tatvaprakashika Tippani(Meemamsa Nyayadarpana)
(2) Tatvodaya Tippani
(3) Bhoogola Khagola Vichaara
(4) RaghavendraMathagataArchanaGatikramaha
(5) Gurugunastavana
(6) Navyadurakthishiksha(written in purvashrama)

Vandaarujana Janasandoha Mandaara Tarusannibha Vrundaaraka Guruprakhya
Yativarya Paramahamsa Sri Vadeendrateertharu's

RaghavendraMathagataArchanaGatikrama is the most authentic information about our Matha and a great source of correct  knowledge.

Sri Vibudhendrateertharu again reborn to worship Sri MoolaRamadevaru ru and became  Sri Vijayeendrateertharu. His Guruvarenya Sri Surendrateertharu a great Maanassapooja Parinata Yogi. Sri Sudheendrateertharu who Blessed Rayaru was Sri Jitamitrateertharu's avatara. Sri Raghavendrateertharu as we are all fully aware of

Sri Prahladarajaru - Sri Bahleekarajaru  - Sri Vyasarajaru - Sri Raghavendrateertharu. The great achievement of our paramahamasarus are all unforgettable. The great sanctification qualities of Tungabhadra the great Mahima of Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu, the strong desire, will and wish of Sri Moolaramadeva Archana, the divine essence of  universal welfare are all the highest gift to Manukula by our Swamijis.

Sri Moola Ramaarchaa Poojyate Yena Tasmin Vaaso Yan Mae Kalpayat Vyasadevaha
Karmandeendraiyeva Poojapikalptaa Tasmaat Saaham Teshu Nityam Vasaami
Tasmaat Angeekrutya Karmandi Bhaavam Rajaa VidyaRajyalakshmyaam Bhavatvam

Sri Vidyalaxmi appeared in the dream of Sri Venkatanathabhattaru and advised him to accept the Sanyasa - the Moolamahasamsthhana of Sri MoolaRamadevaru. Sri Vedavyasaru has told and clarified to Sri Vidyalaxmi as below:

Where Chaturyugamurty Sri MoolaRamadevaru  is being worshipped by paramahamsaru we are sure to acquire the the complete anugraha of  Sri Laxmi and Sri Saraswati. Chaturvidha purushaarthha also will be blessed immensely and there is no doubt about that.

So the Mahima of SRI MOOLARAMADEVRU IS QUITE AMAZING. We are highly fortunate that our Swamijs always desired, aspired and again reborn  to worship. Now our present peethhadhipati H.H.Sri Subudhendrateertharu is worshipping Sri MoolaRamadevaru  with grandeur and devotion is filled in our inward eyes. The kind concern of Manukuloddhaara of Mantralaya Rayaru is a great Sanjeevini to the world devotees.

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

 

Poem

 

MANTRALAYA(597)

Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharyara Moolamahasamsthhaana Vidya Matha
Mantralaya Rayara Matha Saadhane Sri MoolaRamara Hirime
Chetohaariyu Nijakoo !
Tirumale Ahobala Hampe Mantralaya
Nammanuddharipa Sampadavu Sri Hariyolume Saakaara
Sri Harisarvottama Sri Vayujeevottama Satvake
Mantralaya Rayaru Oudaaryada Tavaraagiharu
Yaavattoo Mantralaya Bhaktara Rakshisalu

GURUPARAMPARE SAARUTIDE MAHIMAATISHAYAVA

Sri Madhwam Padmanabham Naraharimunipam Madhava Akshobhyateerthow

Vande Sri MatJayaaryam Munivaram Athha Vidyadhirajam Kaveendram

Vageesham Ramachandram ShrutaGunaVibudhendramJitamitravaryam

RakshaShikshaikaDakshowRaghutanaya Surendrow Jayeendram Sudheendram

Shreshthham Sri Raghavendram Sakala Gunanidhi Dheera Yogeendrateertham

Sooreendram Sadgunaadhyam Raghupati Charana Dhyana DhootaghaSangham

Sri Rama VyasaPoojaAmitamati Sumateendraabhidam Samayameendram

Bhaktya PrastowmyaUpendram Guruvaramapi Proudha Vadeendra Varyam

AKHANDA SRI HARI DEERGHA JAPAARTHHE  SRI RAGHAVENDRA

YATIRAAT VRUNDAVANNANTAHA    SAMUTHHAAYAA  ADYA

TUNGABHADRA TATA MANTRALAYA KSHETRE

NITYOTSAVAIHI    BHAKTOTSAVAIHI ! 

11 Neya Yativarya Sri Vibudhendrateertharu Mahamahimaru
Pratyaksha Sri Hari Daanava Hiranyakshyapana Sokkadagisalu
Bhaagavata Shreshthha Sri Prahladarajara Bhakti Vishwake
Prakatisalu Avataaravettida  Ahobala Sri Narasimhaswamiya
Purnaanugraha Padeda Divya Chetanaru ! Idake Saakshi
Nadiyali Padeda Shodashabaahu Sri Narasimhadevara
Divya vigraha ! Rayara Mathadali Poojegolutide Prativarsha
Sri Narasimha Jayantiya Damavand ! Sri MoolaRamaranu
Padeyuva Vidya Matha Belesuva Bhakta Shreshthha
Pavaada Chetanara Aavashyakateyaritu Vishwake
Sri Vibudhendrateertharu Needida Udaara Atyamoolya Koduge
SRI JITAMITRATEERTHARU !

Sanchaara Kramadali Sri Vibudhendrateerthara Aagamana
Krishna Bheema Sangama Dadada Shivapurake Kandaru
Shanubhogara Maga Anantappanavaranu !
Go  Vatsa Meyisuta Danagaahi Kaayaka Nirataru
Aloukika Divya Tejava Kandu Upanayana ? Aagide
Janivaaravelli? Yenalu Maneya Gootake Haakiruve
Dharisuva Uootada Hottinali !  Sandhyavandane
Yenalu Yenadu Yendu Prashnisida Anantappana
Sthhitige Marugidaru Karunaalu Sri Vibudhendrateertharu
Idu Purvajanmada Karma Yaaranoo Bidadu
Yemba Satyava Smarisi Valavinda Karedu Kullirisi
Nagunaguta Helikottaru Mantra Tantra Japa Anushthhaana
Gayatri Yagnopaveeta Dhaaraneya Hirime
Ee Reeti Nityavoo Aacharane Anusarisi
Poojisalu Tamma Bali Idda Sri Laxminarasimha
Saligraamavanittu Nitya Pooje Mantra Pathhana Alankara
Naivedya Arpisalu Heli Horataru Mundinaa Sancharake
Kaushagra Sheeghramati Sookshmagraahi Kalitu Parinataraadaru
Naivedya Ghatta Anantappanavara Achchumechchina
Ghatta ! Snaana Sandhyaa Pooja Pooraisi
Naivedyake Paatreyali Annava Badisi Sweekarisu Swami
Yendu  Aalparidu Praarthhisi Maguvante Ramisidaroo
Naivedya Sweekarisadire Tuttu Maadi Baayitanaka
Tandaroo Unadiralu Dodda Bandege Tale Jajjikolalu
Siddharaage Baayi Teredu Unisida Annavanella
Undu Swami Truptanaada !

PRATI DINAVOO  POOJE  NAIVEDYA  SAAGITU  AVIRATA

Sri Vibudhendrateerthara Punaha Shivapurake Aagamana
Anantappanavara Sadaachaara Maarpaadu Nodi
Santasa ! Naivedya Keli Aascharya Chakitaru!
Gurugalige Idanella Torisuva Tavaka
Pooja Tantra Mantra Pooraisi Naivedyake Tuttu Maadi
Unisalu Bandare Swami Baayi Tereyalilla
Bedi Kaadi Bandege Tale Jajji Deha Tyagake Aniyaage
Saligraama Baayi Tereye Unisidaru Annavanu
Sri Vibudhendrateertharige Parama Ananda
Shishyana Yogyateyaritu Mechchidaru
Aparokshagnyanadi Aritaru Rudramsharendu
Tamma Uttaraadhikaariyendu Ghishisi
SRI JITAMITRATEERTHARU Yendu Naamakarana
Siddhiya Sopaana Bhaktiya Saakaara Sri Hari
Valume Pratyaksha Anubhavisida Sri Jitamitrateertharu
Rudramsha Saboteur !

Namma Moolamahasamsthhaana Rayara Mathada 34 Neya Yativarya
Sri Susheelendrateertharu Krishna Bheema Sangama Dadada
Yettarada Dinneya Melina Shivaaalayake Bandaaga
Bairaagi Shivaalayake Hodavaru Horage Barale Illa
Alliye Adrushya ! Arivayetu Sri Susheelendrateertharige
Bairaagi Beraaroo Alla SRI JITAMITRATEERTHARU
Ivare Yendu Khachitavayetu !
Shivapurada Ee Krishna Bheema Sangam Punya Taana
Prayagake Sama! Rabhasadi Appalisi Hariva Krishne
Bheemeya Seri Vandaagi Haridu Krishna Munde
Harivalu  Hiridaada Harahaada Paatradi
Nayana Manohara Drushya Shwetadweepa Anantaasana
Ksheera Samudra Vaikunthhada Reeti Illina Sangama Kshetra
Yettarada Mannina Dibba Amrutavrukshadadi
Sri Jitamitrateerthara Japa Tapa Anushthhaana
Shishyarige Paathha Dinavoo Illi !  Ee Punya Parisara
12 Neya Yatrivarenya Sri Jitamitrateertharige
Mechchinadu ! Shivaalaya Jaagrutavu Swataha
Sri Mahadevaru DinavooBandu Shishyara Jote
Paathha Kelidduntu ! Vishwada Bhaktare Nijakoo

DEVAMSHARA BADUKINAREETI ARTHHAVAAGADU

Saptaraatram Krishnavenyaam Ushitwaa Punaruthhitam

Jitamitra Gurum Vande Vibudhendra Karodbhavam

Amrutavruakshadadi Vamme Paathha Nadedaaga
Krishnege Tumbu Nore Neerina Yeruvike
Anjidaru Odidaru Dadaseridaru Shishyarella!
Ukki Hariva Nore Yelu Hagalu Yelu Raatri
Satata ! Nore Iliyaleilla ! Yentaneya Dina
Krishne Saamaanya Sthhitige Marale
Amrutavraukshadadi Kulitavaru Haageye
Kulitiddaru Sri Jitamitrateertharu ! Hattira Hoge
Adrushyaru ! Aakshavaani! Naanille Maradale Iruve
Brindavana Beda ! Adella Aadudu YELLAMAVASYEANDU
Pooje Marake Eegallo Bhaktarige Darushana Illi
Pavaada ! Moola Mahasamsthhaanada Sampradaaya
Hirime Vaibhava Bhaktipurassaradi Neraveritu
Aradhane Ee JITAMITRAGADDEYALI
Sri Jitamitrateertharu Shivapurada Ee Parisatradale
Sri Narasimhaswamige Unisi Truptaraadavaru !
SRI MOOLARAMA ARCHANAAKAANKSHI AVATAARA
TALEDARU Mantralaya Rayara Nechchina Gurugalaagi
Sri Sudheendrateertharu Aagi ! Sri Moola Mahasamsthhaanada
Hirime Punyava Belagisida Chetanaru Paramahamsaru
Poojyaru Karunaalugalu Medhaavi Pratibhavantaru
Manukulada Bhaktoddhaarakaru Mahimaanvitaru
Raghavendra Mathagatarchagatikrama Atyamoolya
Vishaya Ghatnegala Pratyaksheekaris Pramaaneekarisuva
Granthha Rachisida 22 Neya Yatrivarya Rayara Purvashrama
Marimommaga Sri Vadeendrateertha Guruvarenyarige
NAAVELLA CHIRA RUNI. Kaalana Davadeyali Naasha
Hondalu Bittilla Vrundaaraka Guruprakhya Sri Vadeendrateertharu
Sri Vibudhendrateerthare Sri Vijayeendrateertharu
Sri Vijayeendrateerthara Guru Sri Surendrateertharu
Maanasapoojayogi Tapasi Sri Surendrateerthara Gurugalu
Sri Raghunandanateertharu 13 Neya Yativaryaru
13 AksharaSri Rama Naama Hirime Saaruva Sankhyeya
Paramahamsaru Sri Raghunandanateertharu Sri MoolaRama
Pooja Bhaagyakaaranikaru Mahatmaru Punyatmaru !
Ivara Gurugalu Sri Jitamitrateertharu ! Sri Jitamitrateerthare
Sri Prahlada - Sri Bahleeka - Sri Vyasarajateertha
Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumara Gurugalu
Sri Sudheendrateertharu ! YENU PUNYAVO NAMMA
SRI JITAMITRATEERTHARADU VISHWADA BHAKTARE
Sri Jitamitrateerthare Sri Sudheendrateertharaagi Avataara
SRI MOOLARAMAPOOJAKAANKSHE YALI AVATARA
EE PARAMAHAMSARU  TAADAATMYA POOJA NIRATARU
Ivarella Aparokshagnyanigalu Daivee Chetanaru
Bahumukha Mahimasatvapurnaru !
Sri Vibudhendrateertharinda Sri Subudhendrateerthara Varegina
Paramahamsara Saadhane Siddhi Mantralaya Rayara Mahime
Tungabhadreya  Hirime Mantralaya Bhaktarige Divya Gunagaana
Nijakoo Badukina Sarveshata Siddhi

Iti Kaala Traye Nityam Praarthhanaam Yaha Karoti Saha

Ihaam Uttaraapta Sarveshto Modate Na Atra Samshayaha

Yendu Bichali Japadakatti Appanaru
Stotradali Heliddu Satyasya Satya !

Yelli Sri MoolaRamadevara Archaneyo
Alli Sadaa Sadaa Siddhi Sarva Sukha Sakala
Bhogabhaagya Lakumi Sharadeyara Purnaanugraha

Sri Moola Ramaarchaa Poojyate Yena Tasmin Vaaso Yan Mae Kalpayat Vyasadevaha

Karmandeendraiyeva Poojapikalptaa Tasmaat Saaham Teshu Nityam Vasaami

Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharyara Moolamahasamsthhana
Sri MoolaRamara Pooja Bhaagya Paramahamsara
Paavana Dinachari Bhaktaanugraha Prema
Kalakali Antahakarana Manukuloddhaara Preeti
Namagella Validu Banda Bhaagya ! Bhakutarigaagi
Sakalavoo Yendu Saaruva Yativarara Kaarya Stutya !
Baagihevu Samarpitaraagihevu Dhanyateyali
Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumarige

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