Sri Varaha Jayanti on 31st August, 2011 !! (26th August as per Tamil Calendar) !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!


Srimad Bhagavatham – Thrid Skandham – Chapter 13 describes the third incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu as Varaha (wild boar). 

Namo Namasthkhila Manthra Devatha-
Dravyaya Sarva Krathavey Kriyathmaney
Vairaghya Bhakthya Athma Jayanu Bhavitha-
Gnanaya Vidhya Guruvey Namo Nama:

Ithyabhi Dhyayatho Nasa Vivarath Sahasanakha
Varahathoko Niragadham Gushta Parimanaka:

The mighty demon Hiranyakasha abducted Prithvi (Bhumi Devi) and hidden under the ocean (Rasathala).  Lord Brahma disappointed at this, it created havoc on his responsibility as a Creator.  Lord Brahma was under deep meditation, during this moment suddenly a thumb sized pig surged through his nostrils.  Surprisingly, the small sized creature rose up in the sky and turned out a wild boar.  At this incredible sight, Lord Brahma and his Manasa Purtas – Marichi, Sanakadis and Manus imagined differently about this peculiar creature.  Lord Brahma astounded at the sight of the wild board and wondered it might be the Lord Vishnu himself.  When all of them engrossed in their thoughts about the wild boar and it purpose, the boar – Lord Varaha roared.

The loud shout of the wild boar was encouraging and it was showing some positive signs which made Lord Brahma and Rishis happy. They understood the wild boar was none other than Lord Vishnu himself to eliminate their frustrations caused by the demon Hiranyakasha.  After listening to the constant roaring of the Lord Varaha, all the deities and Rishis eulogized Lord Varaha.

Thesham Satham Vedha Vidhana Murthir-
Brahmavadharyathma Gunanu Vadham
Vinadhya Booyo Vibhudhodhayaya
Gajendra Leelo Jalamavivesa

Uthishptha vala:Ghachara: Kadora:
Sada Vidhunvan Ghara Roma Shathwak
Ghuraha Thabra: Sitha Dhamstra Eeksha-
Jyotir Babasey Bhagavan Maheendra:

The Rishis and deities praised the glories of Lord Yajya Varaha in the above lines.  Lord Vishu – who is eulogized by Vedas appeared before them in order to re-establish righteousness on the land and abolish the dreadful condition of mother Earth in the clutches of demon Hiranyaksha .  The Shwetha Vahara with its grandiose, looked at Rishis and deities, holding its tail up, thick skin covered with small hairs on it, plunged into the ocean.  It moved deep into see, Varaha by using its sense organs started searching for Lord Prithvi.  The ocean waves and its roaring sounds were seemed like praying to Lord Varaha ‘ ‘Oh ! Lord, Save us’.

Lord Varaha entered the Rasathala and took Lord Prithvi with its sharp horns and elegantly raised her above the sea level.   The gracefulness of Lord Prithvi on the holds of Lord Varaha was described in a classy manner.  Abruptly, the mighty demon Hiranyaksha rushed from nowhere with his mace.  Lord Varaha attacked the demon, a fierce battle took place in between them and within few seconds he died. After slaughtering Hiranyaksha , Lord Varaha stood majestically with blood all over his face.

Jitham Jitham Theyjitha Yajya Bhavana
Thrayim Thanum Swam Paridhunvathey Nama:
Yadromagartheshu Nililyuradhara
Thasmai Nama: Karana sookarayathey.

The Rishis and deities praised the glories of Lord Varaha.  They continued to praise the exquisiteness of Lord Prithvi on the sharp horns of Lord Varaha.

Ya Eva Metharam Hari Medhaso Harey:
Katham Subhadram Kathaneeya Mayina:
Sruneetha Bhakthya Shravayetha Vosathim
Janardhano Syashu Hrudhi Praseedhathi.

Whoever reads or  listens to glories of Srihari as Yajya Varaha Murthy would attains abundance of  pieities which is capable to eradicate ‘illusion’ and provides the highest of the pieities ‘Salvation’.

Yajya Varaha Murthikki Jai !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!


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