Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Tyagaraja passionately continued the worship of Lord
Rama with his music in the form of Namopasana along with Nadhopasana, Lord was
pleased at the devotion of Tyagaraja and appeared before him. A
brilliant blue light pierced his eyes and there he envisioned Lord Rama
along with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Tyagaraja was in
ecstasy sung the glorious verses praising Lord Sri Rama.
Balakanakamaya
Chela Sujana Paripala Sri Rama lola…
He continued singing and
dancing praising the grandeur of Lord, seeing the madness of his brother
Japeysha got irritated and screamed at his brother’s foolish act of
singing and dancing praising the glories of Lord, instead he urged him to sing
before the King who could provide enough wealth for the family.
Once, Sonti
Venkataramaiyya sang a beautiful composition of Thygaraja before
the King who was ruled that city.
Samaja Vaaragamana….
The King was mesmerized to listen to this marvellous
composition and enquired about the origin of the
same. Sonti venkataramaiyya reverentially mentioned the name
of Thyagaraja the ardent devotee of Lord Rama to the King. The King
decided to bring him to the Palace to appoint him as
his royal musician. Immediately, a ceremonial carriage was sent to
bring Tyagaraja to Thrivaiyar. The Chariot arrived at Thirumanjana
Veedhi in Thiruvaiyar. Japyesha who was sitting in the stairs
of his home witnessed the amazing chariot and became curious to know for whom
the Chariot had been arrived. His
curious mind started wandering to find out the same. He started running
behind people of the village to find the news. Finally, the chariot
paused in front of Thyagaraja's house. Japyesha’s happiness knew no
bounds. Thyagaraja was immersed in praising the glories of
Lord Rama and the worship of Lord. Thyagaraja came to know about the news
and was in dilemma. The King wanted to receive Thyagaraja and sing
for him. On the other hand, Lord Rama wanted Thyagaraja to be with him
and praise the glory of Him. Tyagaraja listened to his heart
saying,”Nothing is superior to Lord Rama". He preferred to be
with Lord Rama. If in case he chooses to visit the King, he may instruct
to sing his glory and it will become a permanent practice which Thyagaraja
could not even think about. Thyagaraja decided to send back the
Chariot. Japyesha became wild at the foolishness of his brother and
started abusing him. He reminded Thyagaraja about his poverty.
Tyagaraja remained in a very composed state. Ultimately, Japyesha
knew that his brother was not going to change a bit. He angrily looked at
the Idol of Lord Rama and left the place. On the same night,
Tygaraja finished his prayers all day long singing keerthanas and sending Lord
Rama to sleep.
Melukovayya….Rama…
As usual the next day
early morning he was enthusiastically present before his Lord to wake Him
“Kousalya Supraja Rama
Poorva Sandhya Pravarthathey |
Uthishta Narashardhoolam Karthavyam Dhaiva
Manviham ||”
When Tyagaraja opened
the door Alas ! He was shocked at the absence of Lord Rama's
idol. The panic struck Tyagaraja called his wife Kamalambal and asked her
for the Idol Lord Rama. He wept bitterly and ran madly on the
street asking everyone whether anyone had seen the Idol of Lord
Rama. He begged his brother Japyesh to give back
the idol of Lord Rama. There was no daily ritual, there was no
lesson to his disciple and it continued for several days. Thyagaraja
discarded food and sleep with tears overflowing sincerely prayed to Lord,
eventually his life turned out utter gloomy from the separation of Lord
Rama.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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