Varaha Puranam - Sradhha Kalpa - Part II Amavasya on 2/3 February, 2011 !

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Varaha Puranam describes Sraddha Kalpa by Sage Markandeya to Sage Gurmukh. 

The number of Brahmins invited for Sradhha Kalpa should be in  Odd numbers - like one, three, five.  While performing the Sradhha of Maternal Grand Father, it is compulsory  to perform Vaishyadeva Sradhha simultaneously .  While performing  Sradhha Kalpa related to the deities, the Brahmins should have their food facing East.   In case of Sradhha Kalpa related to the ancestors, the Brahmins should have their food facing North. 

During the entire course of Sradhha rite, the Yagjyopaveetham should be worn in the opposite position.  The offerings of sesame seeds, water and Kusha grass (Dharba) are made for the sradhha rites of ancestors. The performer of Sradhha should be seated on the Kusha Grass.  It is customary to scatter the sesame seeds on the place where the Brahmins were fed.  It is believed that the food partake are for the ancesstors to satiate them.  Chanting of 'Rakshodhana Mantra' is also compulsory. 

Offering of 'Pinda' with sesame seeds and water on the Kusha grass is one of the important parts of the ritual, placing them on South.  The Pinda is offered  in the name of the deceased and their ancestors. 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Varaha Puranam - Salagrama Kshetra !!

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In Varaha Puranam, Prithvi requests Lord Varaha to explain about the austere penance of Sage Shalankayan.

Sage Shalankayan underwent severe penance under a Sala Vruksha praying to Lord Vishnu.  The Sage was unaware of the fact that Lord Vishnu dwells in the SalaVruksha.  When Lord Vishnu appeared in front him, he requested for a boon to have a child having all the qualities of Lord Shiva.  Lord Vishnu explained to Sage Shalankayan that an immortal son  - Nandikeshwara was already born and presently in Vraja (Mathura).   Lord Vishnu reiterated that the Sage was ignorant to know the fact that Sala Vrukha was dear to Lord Vishnu.  The place had become ' Sala Grama Theertham ' the devotees who visit this holy land will be liberated from all the worldly bondages. 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Kadhri Sri Manjunathar Temple !! Pradosham on 31st January, 2011 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Sri Manjunathar Temple in South India is one of the famous temples  of Lord Shiva. This temple is found in Mangalore.   The beautiful architectural work begins from the entrance  to the sanctum sancntorum of the temple and is an attractive and eye captivating sight.   It is also one of the contributions of the King of Vijayanagara Kingdom.  The the deities are : Lord Ganesha, Goddess Durga Parameshwari, Lord Machendranath, Lord Gorakanath, Lord Shringinath, Lord Buddha and  Lord Trilokeswara (made of Panchaloha).  The Moolavar – Presiding deity is Lord Manjunathar.    The temple pond and the well are the most interesting sights in this temple.  The well water inside this temple is used for the Abishekam of Lord Shiva.  The water in this well remains the same in all seasons.  The  water level never changes whatsoever the climate.  The water in the well remains cold no matter what the climate would be.  The Lingam worshipped in this temple originated by itself  -Swayambu Linga.  Another speciality of this temple is that even the public can perform Abishekam to  Lord Shiva.    The water flowing from the mouth of the lion never stops and no one knows the origin of the same.  During Makara sangrathi day,  the water flows out with Thulsi and it is an amazing sight.   The water flowing here is known as  Pillayar theertham – Kasi Bhagirathi Theertham  specially for the Abishekam of Lord Shiva.  The Prasadams received from this temple are betel leaves, nuts, coconut and Banana.  It is believed that the sacred Prasadam of Lord Shiva (Betel leaves) are capable to bring all the good luck.   It is one of the most auspicious signs to keep the betel leaf at home and it brings good fortune.

The Ponds are the marvelous sites in this temple.   Usually in most of the temples, the temple ponds are situated either in the front of the temple or behind the temple .   In this temple of Lord Manjunathar,  it is situated above from the ground level of the temple.    It is believed that nine sages underwent severe penance here and therebynoriginated the nine  ponds  .  The water in the ponds never dries. The water level remains the same all throughout the  years.  A holy dip in this pond is equal to the dip in the holy river Ganges.  The devotees have had a lot of admiring and fascinating experiences by visiting this temple. 

The Kadhri  Mountain which is 500 ft height from the ground level is full of marvelous sites and it is believed that there  were many sages and rishis who underwent penance.    Till the 10^th century, Buddha  worship was in peak.  Later it was turned into a temple of Lord Shiva.   Jogis are the natives  of this place who created the Jogi Mutt.   One of the famous festivals of the temple is ‘Ratha Yathra’ (Car Festival).  The senior pontiff from the Jogi Mutt initiates this festival.  Without  his initiation the Ratha will not take its divine pradhakshina of Lord Manjunathar.     The silver Chariot of  350 kgms. goes around the temple three times during the festival period .   The Senior Pontiff of the Jogi mutt  is received with great honour and respect to this temple for the initiation of this festival.     In  Jogi Mutt an amazing sight for the devotees is  ‘Sacrificial Fire’ ( Agni ) .   It is believed that the fire is  10,000 years  old.    Lord Parasurama (6^th incarnation of Lord Mahavishnu) and the Pancha Pandavas created the agni in Jogi Mutt.    The difficult path through the mountain of Kadhri leads to many surprises.  ‘Seetha Kulam’  (Well created by Sita Devi).   While Ravana – Demon King abducted  Sita Devi  to Lanka, Her tears fell down and became  a well.   The way to Kadhri mountains is always  very silent.   The places surrounding  Jogi Mutt are  the caves  of  Pancha Pandavas who underwent severe penance.  It is believed that the pathways of this dark hollow leads to Varanasi.  The Pancha Pandavas lived  for many years in the caves of the Kadri mountain.   It is believed that many Sidhars and Sanyasins lives here.



Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Srimad Bagavatham - Time of Sunset - Sandhya !! Final Part !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sage Kashyapa and his wife Dithi  had no offsprings for a long time and they were longing for a child. Sage  Kashyapa’s  second wife Adithi,  had children .  The Sage was on Tapasya for many days.   One day, during the time of Sunset, Sage Kashyapa  opened his eyes.    Dithi approached Kashyapa and pleaded him with her desire for a child.    Sage Kashyapa  replied that it was the responsibility of the wife to have a child, her desire for a child was justifiable.  But   during sunset it was not advisable to be engaged in such things.  He explained to her that the child born would be a Demon.  The Sage persuaded her to find a good time to have a child.    Dithi was not in a position to understand  the Sage's advices.  She persisted with her wish to Sage Kashyapa and fulfilled her desires. 

After her desires fulfilled,  she fell on the feet of Sage Kashyapa and cried for forgiveness of her mistake.   The Sage explained to her that, it was not possible to change the fate.  She would have two children with all the natures of a Demon.  They wodul be cursed by everyone asking,  ‘Who is the sinner who gave birth to these demons? ’.  She felt guilty of her sin and enquired consensus of the sin  she had committed during the time of Sunset. The Sage revealed the truth that it was not a curse but the truth.  The two sons will be known as Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu  (Dwarapalakas of Lord Vishnu in their previous birth).  The Elder son Hiranyakashipu will have four children and one amongst them will be Prahlada - An ardent devotee of Lord Hari.  The whole world shall praise  the glory of him and he will be remembered for his firm devotion to Lord Hari .   It  will be capable to take seven ancestors and descendents to  heaven.




It is the curse of Lord that Hiryankshan and Hiranyakashipu were brought as evil demons.  God is the Cause and the Effect.   The fate  made Dithi to compel Sage Kashyapa to have a child during the hours of sunset.  Lord Brahma created Ithihasam and Puranas from one mouth, Vedham from another and Astrology and Medicine from the third one. It is all provided by Lord Hari Himself  and it should be followed strictly. 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sat-tila Ekadashi !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

Bavishyothara Puranam describes the glory of Sat-tila Ekadashi which falls on the waning period of the moon. 

 

The most anguish Sage Dalbhya enquired Sage Pulastya about the fate of the people who were engaged in the sinful activities of Brahmahathya and no control over their senses.  In order to save the sinners from the hellish torture Sage Pulastya advises there is only one way to get relieved from the sinful deeds and their punishments that is by worshipping Lord Hari with pure mind and heart during the day of Ekadashi. 

 

Sage Pulastya explains to Sage Dalbhya about the method of worshipping Lord Hari on the day of Sat-tila Eakadashi.  Worshipping Lord Hari on this auspicious day with His Consort Sri Mahalakshmi, giving alms to Brahmins who are invited, donating cloths, Sandals, Umbrella, a steel pitcher of water, giving away cows and sesame seeds also brings abundance of merits.

 

The very name 'Sat – Tila Ekadashi ' was derived from the usage of Til - for bathing, smearing paste, offering  til in the sacrificial fire, donating the same, offering  til to forefathers and consumption of the same on this day of Ekadashi which is capable to destroy all the sins.

 

There lived a Brahmin woman who was lived a life abstaining from all the pleasures.  She was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.  Living a life of severe chastity made her weak.  Though she was engaged in all charity works, she forgot to provide any food grains to the demigods and Sanyasins.  She was engaged in all the good deeds other than serving food to the hungry.    One day Lord Vishnu took the form of a mendicant and appeared before her asking for alms in order to test her devotion.    When the Brahmin woman asked for the identity of mendicant, he just ignored to answer her.  It made the Brahmin woman angry and irritated, so she put a handful of clay as alms.   The mendicant left the spot immediately. When she returned home, she was panic struck to find that all her wealth had disappeared.   She prayed to Lord Vishnu, ' I have lived a life of utmost chastity and devotion, Lord why did you put me in this misery'.

 

She could hear a divine voice ' The wives of the demigods will visit your place and explain the glory of Sat- Tila Ekadashi'.  As per the instructions of the wives of demigods, the Brahmin woman observed Sat-tila Ekadashi and once again she regained all her wealth and beauty. 

 

Lord Krishna explains to Maharishi Narada about the glories and the merits of fasting on this Ekadashi.   Whoever fasts and worships Lord Vishnu with Sri Mahalakshmi on this day attains  Prosperity and  one who donates Til (Sesame seeds) on this day of Ekadashi removes all the sins committed.

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Srimad Bagavatham - The Time of Sunset - Sandhya !! Part II

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Sage Kashyapa explains to his wife Dithi that during evening one should pray to Lord, Nama sankeerthanam  and lighten the Lamp after abulations.  The lightening of Lamp helps to  remove all the darkness in the house.   Lord Rudra looks for the people who does not follow these kind of auspicious activities and punishes them. Lord Rudra has no one as enemy and no one close, all are equal to Him.  Lord Shiva won over  Maya – Illusions and we are the ones falling to Maya,  longing for all material and immaterial things without knowing the Truth that everything is perishable.  Nothing in this Universe is Permanent .   Even Ravana did severe penance and asked Lord Shiva for Fame.  Lord Rudra  never does any partiality to sinners, He performs his Duty as the Destroyer.  He wants  every soul  to attain salvation and  gives dharshan during the time of Pradosham without any jewels or elegant ornaments.  He gives us the Dharshan as Digambareshwar with  serpents on his body, tiger skin  around His waist and smeared  ashes all over his body.  To remind us the eternal Truth – Everything is going to be ashes and nothing is going to remain. 

Lord Rudra wants  to save  us from ignorance and make us aware of  the Truth with the smear of ashes on His body.  Lord Shiva gives dharshan to us in this form to hate the materialistic thinking and way of life. During sunset, one should  worship  Lord Surya Narayana.  During this time  of Sandhya, one should not sleep or spend time on bed.  This is the time to worship Lord and chant Adithya Hrudayam.  During  the time of Sunset, one should avoid unwanted speeches as the urge to do  good things will be lesser than that of evil.  The  Kaliyuga has all the evil forces because of the ignorance of finding a right time to have an offspring.   This is also one of the reasons which adds misery to human life.  Lord Brahma, all the deities and Maya  worship Lord Rudra during the time of Pradosham.

At the time of Sunset, all the living beings undergo  chemical changes  in their body organs like  digestive system, uterus, blood vessels etc.  This is what happens  during the times of  eclipse too.  The tendency to do evil things and evil characters dominate in these hours.  It brings out Tamassik  and Rajassik  nature of all the living beings.   This is one of the reasons   Sage Kashyapa insists to spend these hours in worshipping Lord.   The Brahma Muhurtham provides intelligence and all the Satwik qualities while the time of Sunset brings all the Rajassik and Tamassik qualities. 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Srimad Bagavatham - Time of Sunset - Sandhya !!Part I

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In  Srimad Bagavatham  - Pradhama Skandam -  (1 – 3 – 14 ) Shuka Brahamam explains  to King  Parikshit about the Time of Sunset – Sandhya - as  Demonic Time.

Sunset  is  the end of the day and the beginning of the night.   During sunset, one should not do the things  which are forbidden.   Sage Kashyapa explains to his wife Dithi about ‘Sandhya Kal’. 

Sage Kashyapa addressing his wife as Fearful nature  of woman, it is the responsibility of a husband to  fulfill  all  her desires as a husband.   Hinduism  has given so much of respect to women.  During the time of Yaga , Yagnam  and Dhanam, a man cannot perform any auspicious rituals without a woman.  She carries so much importance to perform any kind of sacrifices and rituals.  When Lord Rama decided to perform Ashwamedha yagam, the Yagam took place only after keeping an idol of Sita next to Him.  Veda declares women are  half of men.  That is why she is known as  'Grahalakshmi'.   The families where  women are  respected and honored is where all the deities live.  It is believed that in houses where the cruelty and injustice to woman takes place, all the deities refuse to step.

A Woman makes her husband  capable to face any kind 0f struggle in  his life .  The rest of the three Ashramas depend on Gruhastha.  Any kind of difficulty or grief  in the  ocean of human life,   husband  faces  everything courageously  with the help of a woman.  Gurukulashram, Grahastha, Vanaprastha , Sanyasam  are the four Ashrama Dharmas .  The sanyasin asks for food and  Donations to Grahasthas only.  During Unchavruthi, women provide grains to the Sanyasins.  During Vanaparastha, the couple come to have food from  Gruhasthas.  Ashramadharma is  just a transition of the journey in one’s life.  It is the duty of the wife to receive the guests, cook for them and serve them.  It is the right of a woman to honor the guest.  Even if the King receives sanyasins in his Palace,  the Queen is the one who serves food for the Sanyasins.

The responsibility of home is taken care by them.  The daily routine,  even the simplest things in the home is taken care by them. Women are the ones who have the right to lighten the lamp at home.  Control over the five senses   is possible only with the help of  a wife.  Who are righteous would not do anything against his wife.  When any argument arises, it is the responsibility of the husband to handle it properly. Everyone desires to have virtuous children  in their  life, capable to  follow  all the righteousness and  it is possible only through  the togetherness of husband and wife during the times ( Muhurthams - auspicious times ) which were followed by our ancestors .  The  time of Sunset is forbidden to do such things.

The time of sunset is known as  evil time -  Pradosha.  This is the time for the spirits and Ghosts to wander along with Lord Shiva to punish whoever commit sins.  The time of sunset is the morning for the spirits and ghosts.  Just like human beings have sunrise as beginning of  their day,  the spirits and ghosts are Ganas of  Lord Shiva –  Who is the destroyer of sins.    These spirits and Ghosts follow Lord Shiva wherever He goes.   During the time of Sunset , Lord Rudra travels on His bull with His ganas in search of  sinners. His hairlocks are covered  with ashes and his body is smeared with ashes.  His Three eyes represent Lord  Surya,  Moon and Agni .  He measures the entire Universe with His three eyes which are capable to bring down the sinners into ashes, thereby  taking care of the entire Universe.  He is  more active during the  time of Sunset - Sandhya.  His duty is destroy and support things which are able to destroy them  in future.  Sage Kashyapa explains to Dithi (one of the daughters of Dakshaprajapathi – Sister of Sati) that Lord Rudra thus protects the Universe.

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

A Tribute to Saint Tyagaraja !! Final Part !!

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Thousands of Keerthanas flew out from  Tyagaraja praising the glory of  Lord.  It is believed that Lord Rama Himself wanted to listen  those compositions from Tyagaraja.  One day, Lord Rama appeared in his dream and declared that the Idol was hidden by his brother Japyesha in the river bank of Cauvery.  As instructed by Lord Rama,  Tyagaraja arrived at the river banks of Kaveri and started searching for the same.  Finally, he found the Idol and with boundless joy:

 Kanukondini ..... Sri Rama

Tyagaraja   continued serving  Lord with his heart’s content.    He continued his life in service of Lord for many years.  Later, he accepted sanyasrama .
Tyagaraja married at the age of eighteen to Parvathi  in the year 1784.  When Tyagaraja was twenty three years old, his wife Parvathi  passed away.  He re - married to Kamala – Sister of Parvathi and they had a daughter – Seethalakshmi.

Tyagaraja attained siddhi at the age of 42, while he was in Thiruvayyar – Thirumanjana Veedhi.  Before ten days of his last journey from this world, he informed his disciples that he had a dream.  In that, Lord Rama informed him that he would attain Moksha after ten days.  He had completed ninety six crores of Rama Nama Japam and got the divine vision of Lord Rama.  On 6^th January,  1847 – on the day of Pushya Bahula Panchami  -  saint Tyagaraja attained Moksha.

A temple was constructed in memorial of Saint Tyagaraja on the banks of river Cauvery.  As a tribute to the Great Saint Tyagaraja and his mission of spreading Rama Bakthi through Nadhopasana and Namopasana,  every year the legends of Carnatic Music pay homage to the Saint Tygaraja in Thiruvayyar.  As a  part of musicial homeage, they sing the Pancharathna Krithis (The five Gems of Tyagaraja – remember  All his compositions were Gems)  They are:

Jagadananda Karaka – In Ragam Nattai

Dudukku gala – In Ragam Gowlai

Sadhinchaney – In Ragam Aarabhi

Kanakana Ruchira – In Ragam Varali

Entharo Mahanubhavulu – In Ragam Sree

Pavamana Suthudupattu

Padhara Vindhamulaku

Nee Nama Rupamulaku

Nitya Jaya Mangalam

Mangalam Kosalendraya Mahaneeya Gunathmaney

Chakravarthi Thanujaya Sarvaboumaya Mangalam

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

A tribute to Saint Tyagaraja !! Part IV !!

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Tyagaraja continued his musical journey with Namopasana and Nadhopasana.  Lord Rama pleased at the devotion of Tyagaraja, appeared in front of him.  A brilliant blue light pierced his eyes and there appeared  Lord Rama along with Lakshmana, Sita and Hanuman.  Tyagaraja started singing at the glorious vision of Lord Sri Rama .

Balakanakamaya Chela Sujana Paripala Sri Rama lola…

Tygaraja praised the glory of Lord Rama along with Sita.  He continued singing and dancing.  Japeysha got irritated and screamed at his brother’s foolish act of singing and dancing praising the glory of Lord.  He asked him to go and sing in front of a King who could provide wealth at least.

Once, Sonti Venkataramayya sang Tygaraja’s composition infront of the King.

Samaja Vaaragamana….

The King was mesmerized to listen to  the song and enquired about the person who composed the   beautiful Krithi.  Sonti venkataramayya replied to  the king about the composor of the song - Tyagaraja the ardent devotee of Lord Rama.  The King decided to bring him to the Palace to keep him as  royal musician.  Immediately, the King sent a Chariot (Raja Pallak) to bring Tyagaraja to Thrivayyar.  The Chariot arrived at  Thirumanjana Veedhi in Thiruvayyar.  Japyesha who was sitting in the stairs of his home, found the amazing chariot and became curious to know for whom the Chariot had arrived.  His detective mind started working to find out the same.  He started running behind  people to find the news.  Finally, the chariot stopped in front of Tyagaraja's house.  Japyesha’s happiness knew no bounds.   Tyagaraja  was busy devoting his time to praise the glory of Lord Rama and the worship of Lord.  Tyagaraja got to know the news and was in  dilemma.  The King  wanted to receive Tyagaraja and sing for him.  On the other hand, Lord Rama wanted Tyagaraja to be with him and praise the glory of Him.  Tyagaraja got really confused  and listened to his heart said,  "Nothing is superior than Lord Rama".  He preferred to be with Lord Rama.  If in case he chose to visit the King, the King may asks to sing about his glory and it will become a permanent practice which Tyagaraja could not even think about.  He decided to send back the Chariot.  Japyesha got wildly angry at the foolishness of his brother and started abusing him.  He reminded Tyagaraja 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…

 

The  next day early morning he present to wake up Lord Rama:

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 cried  and ran madly on the street asking everyone whether had anyone seen the Idol of Lord Rama.    He begged his brother Japyesh to give   back the idol of Lord Rama.   There was no pooja, no teaching and  no dolostavam and it continued for several days.   Tyagaraja continued without food , sleep and cried praying to Lord singing the glory of Him.

Yethi…Janmam………ithi….. Oh rama

He continued  a devastated life from the separation of Lord Rama.

 ‘ Nee Daya Radha….’

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

A Tribute to Saint Tyagaraja !! Part III !! His Musical journey........

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As the years passed by,  Tyagaraja had grown up into a young adult.  One day, he followed his father – Rama Brahmam for  Unjavruthi  ( receiving alms)  and for singing Bajans of Lord Rama.  His father felt ill and uncomfortable, he informed his son that the time had arrived for him to leave this world  and go to Lord Rama's Lotus feet.    Seeing Tyagaraja’s deep  devotion towards Lord, his father gave his Roasary beads (Japamala) to his son asking him to chant ‘Rama Rama’.   As an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, Rama Brahmam could visualize Lord Rama before him .  Tyagaraja followed his father in chanting ‘ Rama Rama‘.  His father advised Tyagaraja when he had finished  100 crores of chanting Rama Nama - Tharaka Mantra, Lord Rama Himself would give dharshan to him .  Soon after the incident,  Rama Brahmam left to  the abode of Lord Vishnu.   Tyagaraja started composing thousands and thousands of Keerthanams of Lord Rama.    At the age of twenty one, his father passed away.  At the age of thirty seven, his mother also passed away.

Immediately after the sad demise of his father, Tyagaraja took in charge of the worship of Lord Rama .  Tyagaraja did not pause his daily rituals to Lord, which was carried out by his father when he was alive.  He engaged himself in worshipping Lord with his Nadhopasana, thousands and thousands of krithis and Sangathis flew out of his mind praising the glory of Lord Rama.  He continued to do the same from the early morning till night.  In the night, he sang ‘Lali’ melodiously to his Lord.  Every moment in his life was filled with the thoughts of Lord Rama – Rama Nama and Keerthanams of Lord  form his Rama Bakthi.   When he sang, he visualized  the Lord and praised the  glory of Him.

Ksheera Sagara Sayana………….

Feeling that Lord Vishnu was in his Yoganidra….. in the milky ocean on the Serpant Anantha, Tyagaraja didn’t want to disturb Lord from his reclining posture.  ( though he added many sangathis to  Ksheera Sagara but without adding any sangathis to  His Sayana).

He constructed each word and phrase with utmost devotion and attention to Lord.  He had lots of disciples to learn under him  .  His devotion to Lord grew day by day.    His brother Japyeshan, who was taking control of the family  was irritated at his brother's devotion to Lord.  He compelled Tyagaraja to  sing in front of Kings and rich people instead of singing in front of  lifeless idol of Lord Rama.  He forced Tyagaraja to sing for the rich people thereby he could acquire wealth.    Tyagaraja who was well aware of the Truth  that, Who was the  provider of the wealth?  Who is the origin of the Wealth? strictly refused to do so.  He did not want to sing in front of anyone other than Lord Rama.

  ‘Kannan mugham maranthuponal intha kanal ethukko’.

Japyeshan screamed at Tyagaraja that he had to earn  some money  otherwise he had to go for separation.   Finally, the greedy Japyesha divided the family and looted all the wealth in the family.   Tyagaraja opted for  the idol of Rama which was worshipped by his father .  He gracefully left all the wealth to his brother.  After the tragic event, Tyagaraja  confronted an Astrologer, who started blabbering that the planets in his horoscope was disturbing him .  The Astrologer advised him to do something for the relief of the change in planetary positions  .    Tyagaraja, who was the knower of Truth understood only Rama Bakthi.  He answered back that  when Lord Rama was with him,  the planets could do nothing.   The astrologer did not leave him but continued asking senseless questions  like ‘Oh sad ! you became an orphan now'.  Hearing the foolish words  of the Astrologer Tyagaraja answered: 

‘ Seethamma Mayamma..’

Jai Sriman Narayana !!



A Tribute to Saint Tyagaraja !! Pancharatna Kriti !! Entaro....

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Ragam: Sri

Talam: Adi

Pallavi :

Endaro Mahanubhavulu

Andariki Vandanamulu

Anu Pallavi:

Chanduru Varnuni Antha

Chandamunu Hrudayaaravindamuna Juchi

Brahmanandamanu Bhavimchu Vaaru

charanam 
 
1. Sama gana lola manasija lavanya dhanya murdhanyul
(endarO)

 2.  Manasa vana cara vara sancharamu salipi murti baguga pogadane var- 

 3.  Saraguna padamulaku svantamanu sarojamunu samarpanamu seyu var- 

 4.  Patita pavanudane paratparuni gurinchi paramarthamagu nija margamutonu
     baduchnu sallapamuto svara layadi ragamula deliyu var- 

 5. Hari guna manimaya saramulu galamuna shobhillu bhakta kotulilalo telivito
    celimito karuna galgu jagamellanu sudha drshtichey brochu var- 

6 . Hoyalu mira nadalu galgu sarasuni akanula jucucunu pulaka
   sharirula  Ananda payodhi nimagnula  mudambunanu yashamu galavar- 

 7.  Parama bhagavata mauni vara shashi vibhakara sanaka sanandana
    digisha sura kimpurusa kanaka kashipu suta narada tumburu
     pavanasunu balacandra dhara shuka sarojabhava bhusuravarulu
     parama pavanulu ghanulu shashvatulu kamala bhava sukhamu sadanubhavulu gaka 

 8.  Ni menu nama vaibhavambulanu ni parakrama dhairyamula shanta manasamu nivulanu
    vacana satyamunu, raghuvara niyeda sadbhaktiyu janincakanu durmatamulanu kalla
     jesinatti nimadi neringi santasambunanu guna bhajana-nanda kirtanamu jeyu var- 

9.  Bhagavata Ramayana Gitadhi Shruti Shastra Puranamu marmamulanu  shivadhi    sanmatamula
  gudhamulan muppadhi mukkoti surantarangamula bhavamula nerigi bhava raga layadi
  saukhyamuchey chirayuvula galigi niravadhi sukhatmulai tyagaraptulaina var- 

10. Prema muppiri gonu vela namamu dalachevaru ramabhaktudaina tyagarajanutuni nija   dasulaina var-


Jai Sriman Narayana !!

A Tribute to Saint Tyagaraja !! Pancha Rathna Keerthanam !! Kanakana Ruchira.....

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Ragam: Varali

Talam: Adi

Pallavi:

Kana  kana  ruchira

Kanaka  vasana ninnu

 

Anupallavi :

Dina dinamunu

Manasuna Chanuvuna Ninnu

Charanam :

Palu  garu  momuna   Sreeya para  Mahima

Danaru ninnu

2. Tala   tala  manu    mukha gala galigina    Seetha  kulukuchu  Ora  kannulanu  Juche        ninnu

3. Balarkkabhisuchela             manimaya

Malalankrutha  kandhara

SaraSijaksha    Varakapola    suruchira    kireeta        

Dhara  santhathambu     manasaraka

4. Saapathni mathayau  suruchi              che

Karna sulamaina  mata  veenula

Surukkana  thalaka                 sreeha rini Dhyanimchi

Sukhimpagaleda  yatu

5. Mrugamada  lalaama      Subhana taala Varajataayu       

Moksha Phalada     Pavamaana

Suthudu needu mahima  Delpa Seetha Devi             

Valachi  Sokka Leda?  Reethi ninnu

6. Sukhaspada  Vimukhaambudhara   Pavana  Videha  Maanasa

 Vihaaraaptha         Sura Puja Maanitha  Gunaanga Chithaananda

Khagathuranga   Dhrutharathanga   Parama Dayaakara 

 Karunaa rasa   Varunaalaya    Bhayaapa    Haaraa              Sreeraghupathe 

7. Kaaminchi           prema meera   Karamula  Nee du 

Paada        Kamalamul battu  konu Vaadu   Sakshi   

Rama naama     Rasikudu Kailaasa   Sadanudu     sakshi

Mariyu  Naarada Paraashara  Sukasounaka  Purandara  NakajaaDharaja

Mukyulu   SaakshiKada?     Sundaresha

Sukhakalasambudhivasa  Srithulake

8. Sathathamu           premapurithudaku 

Thiagaraajanu tha   mukhajitha   Jaamudanatha    Varadaninnu

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

    

A Tribute to Saint Tyagaraja !! Pancha Rathna Keerthana !! Sadhinchaney.....

Jai Sriman Narayana !!




                                     

Ragam: Aarabhi (29th mela janyam)

                            

Talam: Adi

Pallavi:

Sadinchane  Oh Manasa

Anupallavi:

Bodinchina SanMargava chana mula

Bongu gesi  thabattina pattu

Charanam:

1)Samayaniki  thagumataladene

2)Devaki Vasudevula neginchinatu

3)Rangechudusath  Gangajanakudu Sangeetha Sampradayakudu

4)GopeeJana  Manorathamo Sangalekane geliyujese Vadu

5)

6)Vanithala sada Sokkajeyu chunumrokkajese Paramathmudadiyugaka

Yasothana yudanchu Mudambu Nanu Mudhupetta Navvuchunduhari

7)Paramabhakthavathasaludu sugunapara  varunda janmama nagudee

kalibadhaluderrchuvadanu chune hrudambu jamunajuchu chundaga

8)HareRama chandra Raghukulesa mrudusubhasha seshasayana paranaree sodaraja viraja thuragaraja rajanutha  niramaya paghana saraseeruhadala kahayanuchu vedukonnana nanutha brovakanu 

9)Sree Venkatesa suprakasa sarvonnatha sajjana maanasa nikethana kanakaambara dharalasan makuta kundala virajitha hare yanuchune pogada thyagaraja keeyudu maanaveendrudaina  Ramachandrudu

10) Sathbhakthula natathalitlanene  Amarika gana puja konene Alugava dda nene   Vimukula thonu chera pogumanene  vetha galgi nathallu komma nene Damasa  madi sukadaga kudaku sree  Thiagaraja  nuthudu  chen thara rane

Jai Sriman Narayana !!