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    February 10

    SOME DETAILS REG VAIKUNTA EKADASI AT SRIRANGAM

    Here is an useful E-mail reply reproduced
     
    Quote
     
    On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 8:00 PM, madhu ramanujam <madhuraamanujam@gmail.com> wrote:
     
    Dear swamin,
    Namaskaram. This is Madhusudhanan, a humble devotee of Sri Nmapeurmal.
    Shri Murali Bhattar swami fwd the mail that u have send him, asking
    abt the schedule to be followed during adhyayana uthsavam and has
    asked me to reply to the same.
     
    The anadhyayana kaalam begins with teh thirunakshathram of thirumangai
    aazhwaar, kaarthigai month kaarthigai star. We have been restricted to
    chant arulicheyal starting from then. But nevertheless thirupaavai
    alone can be chanted everyday. This should start with the common
    thaniyans, followed by thaniyans to thirupaavai and thirupaavai as
    such. The saathu paasurams can be chanted finally without the usual
    pallandu. From maargazhi maasa pirappu, thirpalliyezhuchi is also
    chanted in the morning hours. As for the evenings during adhyayana
    kaalam and maargazhi maasam, upadesa rathnamaalai and thiruvaimozhi
    nootrandhahdi is chanted in thennachaarya sampradayam and desika
    prabandham in temples that follow vadakalai tradition. At some places
    the chanting of 4000 thaniyans is also made. During the saathumurai
    for thirupaavai, the vaazhi thirunaamams like, godhai pirandhavoor,
    paadhagangal theerkkum and thiruvaadipoorathu etc are also chanted.
    Now as far as adhyayana uthsavam is concerned, Srirangam alone follows
    a seperate tradition from all the other temples. The uthsavam is
    started on pradhamai thithi with the chanting of thirupallandu. But in
    Srirangam they start it on amaavaasai itself with thirunedundaantakam.
    I have given the schedule followed generally in normal temples.

    Pagal pathu:
     
    Day 1- thirupallandu, periyaazhwaar thirumozhi(first 200 paasurams)
    Day 2-periyaazhwaar thirumozhi(remaining 250 paasurams)
    Day 3-thirupaavai and naachiyaar thirumozhi
    Day 4-perumAl thriumozhi
    Day 5-thiruchandha virutham, thirumaalai, thirupalliyezhuchi,
    amalanaadhipiraan, kanninunchiruthaambu
    Day 6-periyathirumozhi(1 and 2 pathu)
    Day 7-periyathirumozhi(3 and 4 pathu)
    Day 8-periyathirumozhi(5 and 6 pathu)
    Day 9-periyathirumozhi(7, 8 and 9 pathu)
    Day 10-periyathirumozhi(10 and 11 pathu), thirukurundhaantakam and
    thriuneduntaantakam
     
    Raapathu:
     
    Starting from vaikunta ekadasi day, 100 pasurams of thriuvaimozhi is
    chanted a day and 1102 paasurams are completed in 10 days. The 11th
    day the remaining iyarpa section is chanted fully.

    Hope this clariffies it, if u hav any further doubts feel free to
    contact adiyen.

    Dasan.

    --
    Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan
    Graduate Student,
    Knowlton School of Architecture,
    Ohio State University. 
     
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    5:22 AM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it | MADHU RAMANUJAM

    (Utsav Special) BHAGAVATA SLOKA OF THE DAY:

    (Utsav Special) BHAGAVATA SLOKA OF THE DAY:
     
    Tam adbutam bãlakam ambujekshanam chaturbujham sankha gadãrudãyudam |
    srivatsa lakshmam galashobhi kaustubham piitãmbaram sãndra payodha saubhagam ||  (10:3:9)
    The wonderful child is lotus-eyed, four-armed holding the Shanka, Chakra, Gada and Padmam in its arms, the ‘Srivatsa’ adorning the  chest and Kausthuba jewel shining on its neck.
     
     
    Thought of the Day
     
    Better by far is a leprosy patient with weeping sores, if established in Nama,
    Than a fine stalwart swain who knows not the value of Nama.
                                                                                                                                   -- Sant Kabir
     
    Q & A
     
    What is the reason behind the Creator creating everything in pairs - truth and falsehood, man-woman, and so on when He Himself is One?
    Sri Sri Swamiji:
    He has created everything in pairs for us to understand the difference between the Creator and Creation.
     
    BHAGAVATA SLOKA OF THE DAY
     
    vănigunănukathane sravanau kathăyăm hastau cha karmasu mana: tava pădayor na: |
           smrityăm siras tava nivăsa jagat pranăme drishti: satăm darsanestu bhavat tanunăm ||
     
           May our words ever expound your pastimes, may our ears ever engage in listening to your glories, may our arms and feet be engaged in your service; may our minds ever be fixed on your Holy Feet, may our heads bow down to the whole world which is your manifestation and may our eyes ever behold the Sadhus who are not different from you.

       ...Srimad Bhagavatam: 10:10:38
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    November 30

    ஸ்ரீவைஷ்ணவ பஞ்சரத்னம்

     
     ஸ்ரீவைஷ்ணவ பஞ்சரத்னம் 

    (Sri Krishna Priya with her father's help)


    பரமகாருணிகரான பிள்ளை லோகாசாரியார் பதினெட்டு ரஹஸ்ய க்ரந்தங்கள் அருளிச் செய்திருக்கிறார். இவற்றுள் மூன்று ரஹஸ்யங்களைக் கொண்டது முமுக்ஷுப்படு எனப்படும் கிரந்தம். முமுக்ஷுக்கள் அறிய வேண்டிய ரஹஸ்யம் மூன்று என்று தொடங்கி பிரதம ரஹஸ்யமான திருமந்திரம், த்விதீயமான த்வயம், த்ருதீய ரஹஸ்யமான சரமச்லோகம் ஆகிய மூன்று ரஹஸ்யங்களையும் வெளியிட்டுள்ளார். ஸூத்ர ரூபமான இந்தக் கிரந்தத்திற்கு மணவாள மாமுனிகள் வியாக்யானம் அருளிச்செய்திருக்கிறார். வேதத்தில் சொல்லப்பட்ட மஹார்த்தங்கள் எல்லாம் நிறைந்திருக்கிறபடியாலும், ஸதாசாரியரை ஆச்ரயித்து ஏகாந்தத்தில் இந்த அர்த்தங்களை உபதேசம் பெற வேண்டிய அவசியம் இருப்பதாலும் இவற்றுக்கு ரஹஸ்ய கிரந்தங்கள் என்று பெயர். இந்த மூன்று ரஹஸ்யங்களையும் சேர்த்து ரஹஸ்யத்ரயம் என்று கூறுவார்கள். இதில் ப்ரதமரஹஸ்யம் திருமந்திரம்.
     
    “ஓம் நமோ நாராயணாய” என்கிற அஷ்டாக்ஷர மஹாமந்த்ரமே திருமந்திரம். இதனைத் திருவெட்டெழுத்து என்றும் கூறுவார்கள். பகவான் ஸ்ரீமந்நாராயணன் தானே நரனாகவும் நாராயணனாகவும் இருந்து கொண்டு பதரிகாச்ரமத்தில் நரனுக்குத் திருமந்திரத்தை உபதேசித்ததன். எம்பெருமானைப் பற்றிப் பல மந்திரங்கள் உண்டு. அவற்றுள் வ்யாபக மந்திரங்கள், அவ்யாபக மந்திரங்கள் என்று இரு வகையுண்டு. எல்லாவிடத்திலும் உள்ள பகவத்வ்யாப்தியைத் தெரிவிக்கும் மந்த்ரங்கள் வ்யாபக மந்த்ரங்கள். விஷ்ணு மந்த்ரம், வாஸுதேவ மந்த்ரம், நாராயண மந்த்ரம் ஆகிய மூன்று மந்திரங்களே பகவானுடைய மற்ற மந்திரங்களைக் காட்டிலும் சிறந்தவை. இம்மூன்று மந்த்ரங்களில் நாராயண மந்திரமே மிகச் சிறந்தது. “ஓம் நமோ விஷ்ணவே” என்று விஷ்ணு மந்திரம் ஆறெழுத்துடையது. “ஓம் நமோ பகவதே வாஸுதேவாய” என்று வாஸுதேவ மந்த்ரம். இது பன்னிரண்டு எழுத்துடையது. நாராயண மந்த்ரம் எட்டெழுத்துடையது. திருமந்திரத்தைச் சொல்லுகிறவர்கள் அடையும் பயன்களை ஆழ்வார்கள் பல இடங்களில் கூறி இருக்கிறார்கள். திருமழிசையாழ்வார் உருவிய வவளை உறையில் இடாதவர். பரதத்வ நிஷ்கர்ஷத்திலேயே காலத்தைக் கழித்தவர். “நான்முகனை நாராயணன் படைத்தான்..” என்று தொடங்கி “இனியறிந்தேன் ஈசர்க்கும் நான்முகற்கும் தெய்வம்.. நாரணன் நீ நன்கறிந்தேன் நான்” என்று அந்தாதி பாடியவர். இவர் தனது திருச்சந்தவிருத்தத்தில் 

    எட்டுமெட்டுமெட்டுமாய் ஓரெழுமேழுமேழுமாய்
    எட்டுமூன்று மொன்றுமாகி நின்றவாதி தேவனை
    எட்டினாய பேதமோடு இறைஞ்சிநின்றவன் பெயர்
    எட்டெழுத்தும் ஓதுவார்கள் வல்லர் வானமாளவே  (பாசுரம் 77)

    என்றருளிச் செய்தார். இருபத்து நான்கு தத்துவங்களுக்கு நிர்வாஹகனாயும், ஸப்த த்வீபம், ஸப்த குலபர்வதம் , ஸப்தஸாகரம் ஆகியவற்றுக்கு நிர்வாஹகனாயும், த்வாதச ஆதித்யர்களுக்கு அந்தராத்மாவாகவும் இருக்கும் பரம புருஷனை ஸாஷ்டாங்கமாக தண்டம் சமர்ப்பித்து, அந்த எம்பெருமானுக்கு வாசகமான திருவெட்டெழுத்தை (அஷ்டாக்ஷர மஹாமந்திரத்தை) சொல்லுகிறவர்கள் பரமபதத்தையே ஆளப்பெறுவார்கள் என்கிறார் திருமங்கையாழ்வாரும்.
     
                                                                            (தொடரும்..)

    3:33 PM | Add a comment | Permalink | Blog it | Krishna Priya

    Be happy with what you have

     
    Be happy with what you have

    Materialistic pleasures were never the goals of Indians. People used to be satisfied with what they had and within what they had, used to help others. Their hearts were filled with pure love, friendship and bhakti. The story of Sudaama, the best friend of Lord Krishna, stands as an outstanding example for this.

    Sudaama and Krishna Bhagavan were good friends. The friendship started at their gurukulam with Shri Saandeepa. As always duty takes more priority than everything. Hence, after completing their studies they had to part. However, neither Krishna nor Sudaama could forget each other. Sudaama, knowing who Krishna really was, also had true devotion for him. Sudaama never was interested in earning lot of money or other such aihikechchas. Once after many years, not able to bear the separation from Krishna anymore, sets off to meet Krishna.

    On hearing the news of his friend’s arrival, Krishna runs to the city gates to receive Sudaama personally. Krishna, the paramaatma, hugs Sudaama several times and they break into tears with uncontrollable aanandam. Krishna takes Sudaama to his palace and makes him sit comfortably on the shayanaasanam of Krishna and Rukmini Devi. Krishna, whose feet Brahma himself washed to produce the holy waters of Ganga, washed the feet of his friend, together with Rukmini, with utmost care. Then the Lord of the worlds, purifies himself, his queens and the palace with the paada jalam of the great scholar, Sudaama. Though Sudaama was very poor and did not even have money to eat food, he did not even think about it while he was with Krishna. Krishna took the atukulu brought by Sudaama for him and commented that it was one of his best ever meals. Both of them talked a lot, till their hearts were full and finally Sudaama returned to his house with a full heart, thoroughly satisfied with the Lord’s sweet words.
    (Ofcourse, the sthiti kaaraka of the worlds, Krishna, blesses him with all worldly pleasures too…)

    Morals in the story:

    Money, property and other pleasures are Kshanabhanguraas and as a person keeps satisfying them, they will only increase. Hence, like Sudaama, one needs to be content with what he has. Even given a chance to ask anything from Krishna, he did not choose to ask him!
    The nature of pure friendship is exposed by Krishna and Sudaama. Krishna, being the lord of the universe, washed the feet of his friend and purifies himself with the paada-jalam. Sudaama, though was extremely poor, never asked Krishna for wealth and make friendship a business.
    Notice that only a guru is one who makes a person meet God. This is reflected clearly in the story. It is because of Saandeepa that Krishna and Sudaama knew each other and met each other again.
    Krishna making his friend sit on his shayya, talk with him what Rukmini and he talk intimately and receiving Sudaama at the gates of the city show how intimate ; sincere friendship must be.
    The kind of respect one must give to an Atithi and a scholar is well brought out by Krishna.

    Message:

    Self-contentment gives a man the power to control any of his attraction towards the wrong path. If a person is not self-satisfied, he will always have ever increasing greed. Even control over the universe would not give him satisfaction.
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    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY, RADHA KRISHNA!, Self-Confidence

    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
     
       Born in a 'Karagraha' (prison), Sri Krishna entered the 'Garbagraha' (the sanctum) just for the sake of 'Anugraha' (showering His grace on us).
    His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
     
    RADHA  KRISHNA!
     
    Radha is Krishna's eternal consort. Like the sun and sunshine, Krishna and Radha are one. Radha was born in Barsana, a village about 8 kilometers from Vrindavan (in Uttar Pradesh), to the cowherd Vrishabhanu and his wife, Kamalavati. She was the dearest childhood friends of Krishna. Her love for Krishna was all consuming for she willingly ignored all the societal mores and obligations.

    There were many gopis who were in love with Krishna, but it was the love of Radha that attracted Krishna towards them. It was Radha who gave the greatest pleasure to Krishna. In the divine relationship that was shared between Krishna and Radha it was Radha who played the dominant partner.
     
    The Rasleela or the love game between Radha and Krishna was the embodiment of passion, devotion and spiritual. The Radha Krishna love for each other is pure and transcendental. It is said Krishna, the most loving god of Indian pantheon took immense delight in loving relationships for which he expanded himself into his feminine entity Radha. Therefore Radha is not different from Krishna but two entities with a single soul. . She was the shakti (energy) and like Krishna was the source of supreme godliness.
     
    Radha is known by many names like the Govinda-anandini (one who gives pleasure to Govinda- the Krishna), Govinda mohini (one who enchants Radha), Shiromani Sarva-kanta- (the crown jewel of Lord's concert). One of her names Hara forms a part of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra (vocative).
    Today Radha and Krishna are universal symbols of lover and the beloved and are worshipped with complete devotion and respect all over the world.

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    A tiny spark is extinguished easily by wind. However if it becomes a huge roaring flame, the very same wind helps to spread it far and wide. Likewise, when self-confidence is low, we are bogged down by oppositions. As self-confidence grows, oppositions catalyze our growth.
    His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
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    Namaste or Namaskara

    Namaste or Namaskara
     
    Namaste could be an amalgam of Namsya (or Namaha) meaning obeisance and 'Te' which means you or to you. Thus Namaste as an amalgam of Namasyate could be translated as obeisance to you. Namaste involves the joining together of both palms at the level of the breast. If the person being greeted is a senior or if it is addressed to God, the Namaste is accompanied with a slight bow. This bow can be termed a slight one for it is only a downward inclination of the head unlike the Japanese bow where the body is bent at right angles at the hip.
    The origin of this graceful and modest form of greeting can only be guessed. Its literal meaning is an indication of it origin. Namaste could be an amalgam of Namsya (or Namaha) meaning obeisance and 'Te' which means you or to you. Thus Namaste as an amalgam of Namasyate could be translated as obeisance to you.
    The meaning implies a submission of one person to another. Thus, Namaste as a salutation could have originated as an acknowledgement of submission or surrender of one person to another. Hence, it would not be erroneous to infer that Namaste was in fact a declaration of submission. The fact that both hands have to be displayed to the person being greeted could have its origin in the practice that when a person submits to another or when two strangers hail each other they have to prove that they are unarmed and that their intentions are peaceful.
    This inference may sound incredible, but social anthropologists have established that different types of mutual greetings and salutations have originated in actions of two or more persons (facing each other) which aim at proving that all of them are unarmed and that they come in peace. The origin of the handshake has also been found to be a smilar one. More so, the human smile also is considered to have originated as a sign of submission.
    Incidentally, this form of greeting has been transmitted from ancient India to the countries of South-east Asia.

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    ஏன் பள்ளி கொண்டாய் அரங்கநாதா?

    ஏன் பள்ளி கொண்டாய் அரங்கநாதா?
     
     
    பட்டாபிராமனாய் அரசாண்டதால் அலுத்துப் போய் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    பாமர மக்களுக்கு அருள் சாதித்து பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    பிரமனை நாபிக் கமலத்தில் தாங்குவதற்காக பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?
     
    பீதாம்பரத்தின் வெப்பம் தாளாமல் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    புருஷோத்தமனாய் திருவெள்ளறையில் சேவை சாதிப்பதனால் திருவரங்கத்தில் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    பூ போல் தாமரை திருக்கண்கள் அயர்ந்ததனால் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    பெரியாழ்வாரின் செல்ல மகள் ஆண்டாளுடன் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    பேயாழ்வார் முதலிய ஆழ்வார்களை ஆட்கொண்ட மகிழ்வில் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    பைந்தமிழில் பதின்வரால் பாசுரம் பாடப் பட்ட பெருமிதத்தில் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?

    பொறுமையே ஸ்வரூபமாக உடைய திருமகளின் நாயகனாக பள்ளிகொண்டாயா?

    போராது கடாக்ஷித்து பள்ளி கொண்டாயா?
     
    பௌருஷர்த்தத்தின் உவமை ஆதலால் பள்ளி கொண்டாயா.?
     
    அடியாள்
    கிருஷ்ணப்ரியா
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    AZHVAR THIRUVULLAM

    AZHVAR THIRUVULLAM
     
    Sri:
    Srimathe Ramanujaya Nama:
    Srimath Varavara Munaye Nama:
     

    Azhwar due to his infinite, immeasurable and boundless love and affection towards Emberuman was in a state where in he was neither able to think of anyone else nor was able to forget Emberuman. In this divine trance, the continuous thought of Emberuman gave Azhwar great joy. With that elevated state of mind he blessed us all with his divine paasurams called Thiruvaimozhi. Let us just for a moment analyze what Azhwar really wanted from Emberuman.
     
    In general, we all think or pray or praise Emberuman (or other demigods), only for our problems in this world to disappear and/or to gain more materialistic pleasures or benefits. For most of us, once these expected results are achieved, we either start ignoring Him or even simply forget Him till the next issue pops up. We also forget Him if the expected benefits are not achieved or the hurdles we wanted to be removed are not gone. In other words, we tend to forget Emberuman in both success and failure. This is the danger of praying to Him with a particular cause in mind.
     
    However, Azhwar’s stand is not like that. He is not in love with Sriyapathi for insignificant materialistic desires. His love and affection is not for a cause or reason or result. It is very important to note that Azhwar is in love with Him by inherent nature and not by any external or self effort. It will look obvious that getting relieved from the painful samsaric cycle and reaching the eternally blissful Sri Vaikuntam is a desired result for Azhwar. Yes, it is true. Nevertheless, Azhwar never considered even a berth in Vaikuntam to be important. So what does he really want?
     
     
    Everything else is contained within these two aspects. Let us take a few examples from his own paasurams and enjoy how Azhwar expressed his intentions.
     
     
    Infinite and eternal love and affection towards Emberuman
     
     
     
    சிறப்பில் வீடு * சுவர்க்கம் நரகம்*
    இறப்பில் எய்துக * எய்தற்க * யானும்
    பிறப்பில் * பலபிறவிப் பெருமானை *
    மறப்பொன்றின்றி * என்றும் மகிழ்வேனே.                                                   
    In this paasuram Azhwar is clearly conveying his intention.
     
    “Whether I attain Salvation (Moksham), or I attain the lower state Heaven (Swargam) or I attain the dreadful Hell (Narakam), it does not matter to me. I am not considering any of these results. Let anything happen. Emberuman is never born, but He has numerous births. I only seek to enjoy Him without forgetting even for a moment.”
     
    Here Azhwar is amply demonstrating that even more than Moksham, he is interested in eternal love towards Emberuman. He does not care from where he gets this pleasure. He attaches no importance to the physical state or place he is in.
     
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    கால சக்கரத்தோடு * வெண்சங்கம் கையேந்தினாய் *
    ஞால முற்றும் உண்டுமிழ்ந்த * நாராயணனே! என்றென்று *
    ஓல மிட்டு நானழைத்தால் * ஒன்றும் வாராயாகிலும் *
    கோலமாம் என் சென்னிக்கு * உன் கமலம் அன்ன குரைகழலே.
     
    In this paasuram, Azhwar conveys that “Even though I cry for You, and call You with all Your divine names, You still do not come and show Yourself to me. Even then, Your divine feet will be the jewel on my head.”
     
    Here Azhwar amply demonstrates his desire of extreme love even if no returns are guaranteed. Like Emberuman’s mercy is causeless, Azhwar’s love is also causeless. This is the ultimate state one must achieve. Perumal is easily accessible to his true bhakthas and He is bound only by their love. Here Azhwar is conveying that even with these qualities if Emberuman is not considering him, he still will not forget Him and will never separate from Him. This highest state of attachment is explained in this paasuram.
     
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    ஈவிலாத தீவினைகள் * எத்தனை செய்தனன்கொல்? *
    தாவி வையம் கொண்ட எந்தாய்! * தாமோதரா! என்றென்று *
    கூவிக் கூவி நெஞ்சுருகிக் * கண்பனி சோர நின்றால் *
    பாவி நீஎன்று ஒன்று சொல்லாய் * பாவியேன் காணவந்தே                     
    In this paasuram Azhwar is stating that when he is begging and crying for Emberuman, let Him at least come and say that Azhwar is a sinner. Even that will give him great joy. This indicates Azhwar’s determination on his love towards Emberuman, which is unshakable. He is boldly declaring that even if Emberuman is not considering Azhwar’s true love and reject him or curse him, he will still derive great joy even from those curses. The second half of this paasuram demonstrates this desperation.
    Perform service to Him for His happiness only
     
    In addition to be in eternal love with Him, Azhwar is also longing for performing service to Him. He wants to perform every kind of service which will make Emberuman happy. He also wants to perform those services, eternally and not just for a specific period of time.
     
     
    ஒழிவில் காலமெல்லாம் * உடனாய் மன்னி *
    வழுவிலா * அடிமை செய்ய வேண்டும் நாம் *
    தெழிகுரல் அருவித் * திருவேங்கடத்து *
    எழில்கொள் சோதி * எந்தைதந்தை தந்தைக்கே                                       
     
    Here Azhwar is seeking to perform uninterrupted kainkaryam. He desires to perform service in such a way that he will even forget the period when he was not performing any service.
     
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    எனக்கேயாட்செய் * எக்காலத்தும் என்று * என்
    மனக்கே வந்து * இடைவீடின்றிமன்னி *
    தனக்கேயாக * எனைக்கொள்ளும் ஈதே *
    எனக்கே கண்ணனை * யான்கொள்சிறப்பே                                               
     
    “Oh! Krishna!, Please come and sit in my heart and declare that I should be Your eternal servant performing service to You only. This service should not stop or discontinue even for a tiny moment”. This paasuram amply explains his urge to perform continuous kainkaryam.  Also, even while doing all these kinds of services to Him, Azhwar insists that they are not performed for his happiness or satisfaction. It should be performed only for Emberuman’s desire. His happiness is Azhwar’s greatest happiness.
     
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    என்நான் செய்கேன்! யாரே களைகண்? * என்னை என் செய்கின்றாய்? *
    உன்னால் அல்லால் யாவராலும் * ஒன்றும் குறை வேண்டேன் *
    கன்னார் மதிள்சூழ் குடந்தைக் கிடந்தாய்! * அடியேன் அருவாணாள்
    சென்னாள் எந்நாள்? அந்நாள்* உனதாள் பிடித்தே செலக்காணே*  
     
    In general, we all tend to get what we want in whatever way possible, or from whoever it is possible to get our results. However, learned people will never be like that. They never tend to follow a path not prescribed in our sastras. Also, they never go to anyone who is not following the right path. Azhwar is also maintaining a similar stance here. The primary objective of Azhwar is eternal love to Emberuman. Even getting rid of samsaram and Moksham are secondary to him. Supposing these benefits are granted to him by someone else, Azhwar is still not interested in them. The second line of this paasuram confirms this.
     
    What we saw so far is just a tiny drop in the ocean called Thiruvaimozhi. However, as the Thamizh proverb says “ஒரு பானைச் சோற்றுக்கு ஒரு சோறு பதம்” these paasurams are proof enough that our objective should also be in
     
     
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    உண்டோ வைகாசி * விசாகத்துக்கு ஒப்பொருநாள்? *
    உண்டோ சடகோபர்க்கு ஒப்பொருவர்? * உண்டோ
    திருவாய்மொழிக்கு ஒப்பு? * தென்குருகைக்கு உண்டோ
    ஒருபார் தனில் ஒக்குமூர்?
     
    ** உபதேச இரத்தினமாலை **
     
     தொகுத்தளித்தவர்
    கிருஷ்ணப்ரியா தம் தந்தையின் உதவியுடன்
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    October 30

    killing of narakasura

    killing of narakasura
    (Compiled by Sri Krishnapriya)
     
    Narakasura ruled the kingdom of  Pradyoshapuram. Puranas have it that Naraka, son of Bhudevi, acquired immense power from a blessing given by Lord Brahma after a severe penance. Under his rule, the villagers suffered a lot of hardship as the demon tortured the people and kidnapped the women to be imprisoned in his palace with his invincible might.
     
    Unable to bear the tyranny of the demon, the celestial beings pleaded with Lord Krishna to save them from his torture. But Naraka had a boon that he would face death only at the hands of his mother Bhudevi. So, Krishna asks his wife Sathyabhama, the reincarnation of Bhudevi, to be his charioteer in the battle with Naraka.
     
    When Krishna fell unconscious after being hit by an arrow of Naraka, Sathyabhama takes the bow and aims the arrow at Naraka, killing him instantly. Later Lord Krishna reminds her of the boon she had sought as Bhudevi. The Narakasura Vadh by Sathyabhama could also be taken to interpret that parents should not hesitate to punish their children when they step in to the wrong path.
     
    The message of Naraka Chaturdashi Parva is that the good of the society should always prevail over one's own personal bonds. It is interesting to note that Bhudevi, mother of the slain demon Naraka, declared that his death should not be a day of mourning but an occasion to celebrate and rejoice. It is said Lord Krishna had an oil bath to rid himself off the blood spattered on his body when Naraka was killed.
     
    The tradition is followed and people offer prayers on the previous day of the Naraka Chaturdashi to the vessel in which water is being heated for having bath. Hindus light fireworks, which are regarded as the effigies of Narakasura who was killed on this day.  
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    Deepavali wishes to all!

    Deepavali wishes to all!

    Excerpts from a discourse by our Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
     
    On the auspicious day of Deepavali (Festival of lights), when taking oil bath in warm water, during the early morning hours is considered as equivalent of dipping in the sacred waters of River Ganga.
     
    Just by remembering the Divine Name daily at amy time what we will get?
     
    Our scriptures say:
     
    He has been to the Sacred River Ganga, to Gaya and Kashi, as well as to Pushakaram, on whose tongue reside these two alphabets: HaRi
    स गँगा स गया सेतुः स काशी स च पुष्करम् ।
    जिह्वाग्रे वर्तते यस्या हरिरित्यक्षर द्वयम् ॥
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    Rituals and Customs of Janmashtami

    Rituals and Customs of Janmashtami
     
    Janmashtami festival witnesses many interesting customs and rituals in various states and cities of India. While some rituals are common to all, others are unique and restricted to a particular region or city. These customs and rituals are followed religiously by all the Lord Krishna devotees year after year.
    Rituals and Customs Observed during Janmashtami
    Fasting: The most common ritual observed all over during Janmashtami is fasting by devotees on the day of the festival. Devotees fast for the entire day and break it after the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight. People prefer to have only milk and milk products as they were the favourite of Lord Krishna. Some devotees of Lord Krishna go to the extent of keeping 'Nirjal' fast- It involves fasting without having a single drop of water. There are other ardent followers , who keep the fast for two days in the honour of Lord Krishna.
    Chanting: Devotees indulge in continuous chanting all day long. They chant mantras and shlokas to please the lord. Religious atmosphere prevails everywhere. Devotees highlight his feats and his divine characteristics. Chanting of 108 names of Lord Krishna is another ritual that takes place in various temples. Chanting of names is accompanied by showering of flowers on the idol of Lord Krishna.
    Devotional Songs and dances
    Another popular ritual is singing of songs (bhajans) in the praise of Lord Krishna. Bhajans are an important custom of the midnight celebration during the festival. Dances are also performed by devotees depicting the various events of Lord Krishna.
    Staging of Plays or Dramas of Lord Krishna
    Plays depicting various events and accomplishments of Lord Krishna during his lifetime is another important custom during the festival. Both professional artists as well as amateurs stage plays at various places that are widely attended by devotees.
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    Quotations by/on Krishna !!!

    Quotations by/on Krishna !!!
     
     
    1." The true path leads to one and decisive knowledge.The knowledge of the undecisive branches in all directions and in unending "  - Krishna      Source: Bhagwat gita
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    2 . " The purpose of human life is to enquire:
    Who am I?
    Where have I come from?
    What will happen to me at death?
    Why do I suffer?
    Why do others suffer?
    Who is God?
    How can I serve God?
    Why is there variety of living beings?
    How can I get out this cycle of birth, old age, disease, and death?
    How can I live eternally? " - Krishna Shri    Kurukshetra  Source: Mahabharata  Occasion: Geeta recitation
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    3 . " yada yada hi dharmasya
    glanir bhavati bharata
    abhyutthanam adharmasya
    tadatmanam srjamy aham
    Translation: When and where ever there is decline in religious faith and practice, O descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion, at that time I descend Myself. " - Krishna Shri    Kurukshetra  Source: Mahabharata  Occasion: War
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    Q & A

    Q & A
     
    What is the reason behind the Creator creating everything in pairs - truth and falsehood, man-woman, and so on when He Himself is One?
     

    Sri Sri Swamiji:
    He has created everything in pairs for us to understand the difference between the Creator and Creation.

    -- His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
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    Enormous Creation

    Enormous Creation
     
    You are but a dust in this enormous creation.
    Nonetheless, you are the best, for,
    you can turn your vision inward and rest!
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    Thought for the day

    Thought for the day
     
    One will become perfect only when he realizes that there is ONE alone - not another
    His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
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    Behave like strangers

    Behave like strangers
     
    Why is it that those whom we trust the most cheat us the most? When they are in need, they take all possible help from us and later don’t recognize our timely favour and behave like strangers?

    Sri Sri Swamiji:
    When you help, don’t expect anything in return. After doing the favour, you should not even remember the fact that you helped someone.
    That is the right way of helping.

    -- His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
     
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    October 24

    How to develop the ‘Atma Balam’ in oneself?

    How to develop the ‘Atma Balam’ in oneself? What is the difference between Atma balam and Manobalam? Are they same?

    Sri Sri Swamiji:
     
    If you maintain your body healthy, that is strengthening the body (‘Sarira Balam’)
    If you keep the ‘Prana’ (breath) under control, then that is strengthening the breath(‘Prana Balam’)
    If you control the mind and tune it in the proper direction, then that is strengthening the intellect.
    If you keep your mind thoughtless and positive, and keep it one-pointed, that is strengthening the mind (‘Mano Balam’)
    By merely having ‘Mano Balam’, it is possible to perform superhuman tasks like bending an iron rod, or extracting the juice from a fruit without touching it and so on. But these are occult practices.
    The soul (aatma) is beyond the mind (manas). The power of the true Jnanis is Atma Balam, and that is the real strength.
    Chanting the Mahamantra increases the ‘Aatma Balam’.
     
    Chant the Mahamantra
    Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
    Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
    and be happy
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    நவராத்திரி!

    நவராத்திரி!

     

    நவ- ஒன்பது,      ராத்திரி- இரவுநேரம்.


    ஒன்பது இரவு என்பதே இதன் பொருள்.
     
    அதாவது இராமாயணத்தில் இராமனுக்கும்  இராவணனுக்கும் யுத்தம் ஒன்பது நாட்கள் நடந்தது.
     
    பத்தாம் நாள் காலையில் ராமர் ராவணனை சம்ஹாரம் செய்தார்.  வால்மிகி  முனிவர்  கூறுகின்றார்:
     
    ககனம் ககனாகாரம் சகராஸ் சாகரோபம:
    ராம ராவனயோர் யுத்தம் ராம ராவணயோரிவ          
    என்று.
     
    ககனம் என்றால் வானம்,  ஆகாயம் என்று பொருள்.
    சாகரம் என்றால் கடல்.

    வானத்திற்கும் கடலுக்கும் எடுத்துக்காட்டு கூற இயலாது. ஒருக்கால் அவைகளுக்குகூட கூறிவிடலாம் ஆனால்,  ஒரு போரை எடுத்துக்கொண்டு அப்போரைப் போல் ராம ராவண யுத்தம் இருந்தது என்று கூற முடியாது. ராம ராவண யுத்தத்திற்கு எடுத்துக்காட்டு உவமை எதுவும் கூற இயலாது. ஏனெனில் போர் சக்கரவர்த்தி திருமகனாகிய ராமருக்கும் சாம வேதத்தில் சிறந்து விளங்கக்கூடிய, சிறந்த சிவ பக்தனான ராவணனுக்கும் இடையே நடக்ககூடியது.  எனவே இப்போருக்கு உவமை இல்லை என வால்மிகி முனிவர் தெரிவிக்கின்றார்.

    பத்தாம் நாள் ராவண சம்ஹாரம் நடந்த அன்று தசமி நாள். அத்தினத்தில் ராமன் வெற்றி பெற்றதால் அன்று நாம் விஜயதசமி என்று கொண்டாடுகின்றோம்.      இதனையே தென்இந்தியாவில் நவராத்திரி என்று கொலு பொம்மைகள் வைத்து கொண்டாடுகின்றோம்.     வடஇந்தியாவில் பத்தாம் நாள் காலையையும் சேர்த்து தசரா என்கின்றனர்.   
     
    மற்ற படி நவராத்திரி என்பது மற்ற இஷ்ட தெய்வங்களாகிய அம்மன், காளி ஆகியவர்களுக்கு என்பார் சிலர்.    கொலு கொண்டாடுவது ராமனின் வெற்றிக்காக மட்டுமே!
     
    -கிருஷ்ணப்ரியா-
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    Nectarine Droplets from Srimad Ramayana

    Nectarine Droplets from Srimad Ramayana
     
    In the Sundara Kandam in Srimad Valmiki Ramayana, Hanuman narrates the Ramayana from the beginning up to that point of time, to Sita Devi who is held captive by Ravana. Following this, Thrijada describes a dream where she says that she witnesses Sri Rama Pattabhishekam. Therefore, effectively, the entire Ramayana is covered in this one Kandam and that is the reason Thy doing parayana of the Sundara Kandam alone is considered equivalent to reading the whole text.
    In Ramayana, at the time of meeting Lord Sri Rama, Sugreeva has lost everything- kingdom, wife, honour. but later he regains them all. Ravana, on the other hand, has everything in the beginning. but in the end, he loses everything one by one and is finally destroyed too. The reason is simple. Though he was down in the doldrums, Sugreeva held on to the company of the true Sadhu named Hanuman, whereas though he had it all, Ravana set Hanuman's tail on fire thus earning the wrath of God. such is the greatness of Sadhus and their divine company.

    One need not accept Lord Rama as God. But if we take a close look at Ramayana, the ideal king and father is portrayed by Dasaratha, the ideal siblings by Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrugna, the ideal wife by Sitadevi, the ideal dasa by Hanuman, the ideal friend by Guha and even, the ideal enemy by Ravana. Can anyone deny the glaring fact that Ramayana portrays an ideal society?

    To the eyes of some even if Ramayana is a myth, the fact that somebody imagined a flying object called "Pushpak vimana" in Ramayana thousands of years ago, is undeniably baffling
    Soorpanaka wanted Sri Rama alone. she was destroyed. RAvana wanted Sitadevi alone and he too met his end. Hanumanji wished to have darshan of Sita-Rama and therefore He remains as a chiranjeevi to this day. through this, Ramayana indicates this very deep truth that one should always worship the Lord along with his divine consort (as "Yugalam" )
     
    Sri Rama represents God. Lakshmana is the one who serves God personally. Bharata is the one who serves God by
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    How to measure one's Spiritual Maturity?

    How to measure one's Spiritual Maturity?
     
    How to measure one's Spiritual Maturity? In other words, I fully understand that I possess all the essential values of a human being. How to sense the Spiritual Strength or power in me?
     
    Sri Sri Swamiji:
     
    There are no two powers in this world. There is only one power – that is the spiritual power. You may call it by different names – the Brahman, the Atman, the Infinite, God, and so on. Realizing that this spiritual power is the only existent power is the true realization. The extent to which one is aware of and experiencing the above fact determines one’s spiritual maturity.
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