Jai Sriman Narayana !!
He lived in a hut near the Pandharpur temple for several years. He visited many pilgrim centres in order to spread the Devarnama. He succeeded in his endeavour in his mission of spreading Bakthi. He went to Tirupati and composed many krithis praising the glory of Lord Balaji .
Purandara Dasa in one of his Krithis, explains the importance of a Guru in the following lines:
Guru Upadesha Villatha Snanavu, Dhyanavu, Japavum, Thapavum, Mantravu, Thanthravu
Guru Vysarayarey…..Karuna thinthali Yenakkey Purandara Vittalaney Upadeshitharakey
In the above lines, Purandarasa Dasar explains about the Mercy of Guru (Sadguru Kripa). Dasar learnt the essence of Bhakti from His Guru Vyasarayar. He realised that the peace derived out of Bhakti could never match with the wealth and the fame he had earned all these years. Dasar left his crores of wealth behind and went for Unchavruthi (Biksha) singing and praising the glory of Lord. He heartily desired to have his Biksha from whoever willing to do Annadhanam and charity, those who respect their parents and Guru and those who worship Lord. Krishna Devaraya came to know the story of Cheenappa Naikkar. the King came rushing towards Naikkar to enquire about the sudden change in his life and the reason for leaving behind his wealth. Purandara Dasar was sitting in his hermitage after unjchavruthi. Krishna Devaraya with a lot of respect, moved towards Dasar and asked him what had happened to him. Dasar revealed the fact that he had lost nothing in his life, instead he gained something precious and invaluable with the blessings of Lord Hari. Krishna Devarayar understood the fact that Purandara Dasar was truly a rich man indeed.
Purandara Dasar decided to Leave to Pandharpur to have Dharshan of Lord Panduranga. After Chandrabaga snamam, with his children and family he arrived at Pandharipur Temple. With overflowing emotions and happiness he entered the sanctum Sanctorum of Lord Panduranga with wavering foot steps, without knowing how to praise the beauty of Lord. His face illuminated like thousand Suns , Keeridam ( crown ), Kundalam (earrings), Lotus Eyes, Nose, beautiful Lips, Pattu Peethambaram ,Bujam (hands), Vakshthalam ( broad shoulders), Navaratnamala, Vaijayanthimala, Waist , Thighs, Lotus feet, the shining Jewels added the beauty of Lord Panduranga. He hugged Panduranga with love and affection. He was little bit confused of praising which quality of Lord - whether his kindness or beauty, grace, Love, affection, valour, etc... the countless qualities of him.
He lived in a hut near the Pandharpur temple for several years. He visited many pilgrim centres in order to spread the Devarnama. He succeeded in his endeavour in his mission of spreading Bakthi. He went to Tirupati and composed many krithis praising the glory of Lord Balaji .
Venkatachala Nilayam Vaikundha Pura Vasam.....
Venkataramananey Baro Sheshachala Vasaney Baro.....
He continued his divine journey through Mysore, Nanjakode, Melkotai, Namakkal etc.. spreading Devarnama and went back to Pandharpur. He heartily desired for a disciple who could continue the divine endeavor of spreading Devarnama through Sangeetha Sampradaya after his death. A lady who was cleaning the Pandharpur temple had a deep desire to learn from Dasar. Purandara Dasar started giving lessons to his disciple. People started criticising him and teasing him in selecting a Dasi Girl as his disciple. Dasar did not bothered about anything. But Lord Panduranga worried about Dasar and the insult of the people humbly suffered by Purandara Dasar………..
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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