India Temple Tour: 05/01/2011

Gnanappana - Poothanam Krithi !! Part I !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Guru Vandanam

Krishna! Krishna! Mukunda! Janardhana!

Krishna! Govindha ! Narayana ! Harey !

Achyuthanandha ! Govindha ! Madhava !

Sachidhananda ! Narayana ! Harey

Gurunathan Thuna Cheika Santhatham

Thiru Namangal Navilmel Eppozhum

Piriyathey Irikkenam Nammudey

Nara Janmam Saphalamakeeduvan !

Kalaleela

Innaleyolam Enthennu Arinjilla

Ini Naleyum Enthennu Arinjilla

Innikanda Thadikku Vinasamu

Minna Neram Ennethum Arinjilla

Kandu Kandangirikkum Janagaley

Kandillennum Varuthunnathum Bavan

Rendu Nalu Dinam Kondu Oruthaney

Thandil Yetti Nadathunnathum Bavan

Krishna! Krishna! Mukunda! Janardhana!

Krishna! Govindha ! Narayana ! Harey !

Achyuthanandha ! Govindha ! Madhava !

Sachidhananda ! Narayana ! Harey

Malika Mukaleriya Mannandey
Tholil Marappu Kettunnathum Bavan

Krishna! Krishna! Mukunda! Janardhana!

Krishna! Govindha ! Narayana ! Harey !

Achyuthanandha ! Govindha ! Madhava !

Sachidhananda ! Narayana ! Harey

Adhikari Bhedham

Kandal Ottariyunnu Chilarithu

Kandalum Thiriya Chilarkethumey

Kandathonnumey Sathyamallennathu

Munbey Kandittariyunnathu Chilar

Manu Jathiyil Thanney Palavidham

Manassinu Vishesham Undorkkanam

Palarkku Ariyenam Ennittallo

Pala Jathi Parayunnu Sastrangal

Karmmathil Adhikari Janagalkku

Karma Sastrangal Undu Palavidham

Gnanathin Adhikari Janagalkku

Gnana Sastrangalum Palathudallo
Sangya Sastrangal Yogangal Enniva
Sangya Illathu Nilkattey Sarvavum

Krishna! Krishna! Mukunda! Janardhana!

Krishna! Govindha ! Narayana ! Harey !

Achyuthanandha ! Govindha ! Madhava !

Sachidhananda ! Narayana ! Harey

Thathwa Vicharam Chuzhannedum Samsara Chakrathil

Luzhaneedum Nammukkarinjeeduvan

Arivulla Mahathukkal Undoru

Paramartham Arul Cheithirukkunu

Eluthayittu Mukthi Labippanai

Chevi Thannithu Kelpin Ellavarum

Krishna! Krishna! Mukunda! Janardhana!

Krishna! Govindha ! Narayana ! Harey !

Achyuthanandha ! Govindha ! Madhava !

Sachidhananda ! Narayana ! Harey

Nammey Okkayum Bandhicha Sadhanam

Karamam Ennathariyendathu Munbil Nam

Munnamikanda Vishwam Asheshavum

Onnayulla Jyothi Swaroopamai

Onnum Chennangu Thannodu Pattathey

Onninum Chennu Thanum Valayathey

Onnaonnayi Ninaikkum Janagalkku

Onnu Kondarivakunna Vasthuvai
Onnilum Ariyatha Janagalkku

Onnukondum Thiriyatha Vasthuvai
Onnu Poley Onnillathey Ullathil-

Onnaonnaiyulloru Jeeva Swaroopamai

Onnilum Oru Bandamillatheyayi

Ninnavan Thanney Vishwam Chamachupol

Moonum Onniladagunu Pinnayum

Onnumilla Pol Vishwam Annerathau

Krishna! Krishna! Mukunda! Janardhana!

Krishna! Govindha ! Narayana ! Harey !

Achyuthanandha ! Govindha ! Madhava !

Sachidhananda ! Narayana ! Harey

Karma Gathi

Onnu Kondu Chamachoru Vishwathil

Moonayittulla Karmangal Okkayum

Punya Karmangal Papa Karmangalum

Punya Papangal Mishramam Karmavum

Moonu Jathi Nirupichu Kanumbol

Moonu Kondum Thalaikkunu Jeevaney

Ponnin Changala Yonniparajathil

Lonnu Irumbu Kondennathrey Beydhangal
Randi Nalumeduthu Pani Cheitha

Changalayallo Mishramam Karmavum

Brahmavadiyayee Chayerumbolum

Karma Bandhhanmar Ennatharinjalum

Buvanangaley Srushtikka Yennathu

Bhuvananthya Pralayam Kazhivolam

Karma Pasathey Langikka Ennathum

Brahmavinnum Eluthalla Nirnnayam

Dikapalakanmar Avvannam Ororo
Dikkuthorum Thalachu Kidakkunu
Alpa Karmmikal Akiya Namellam –

Alpa Kalam Kondororo Janthukkal

Garba Pathrathil Pukkum Purapettum

Karmam Kondu Kalikkunnathu Inganey

Krishna! Krishna! Mukunda! Janardhana!

Krishna! Govindha ! Narayana ! Harey !

Achyuthanandha ! Govindha ! Madhava !

Sachidhananda ! Narayana ! Harey

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi - Gita Govinda Mahakavyam !! Ashtapadi - XXII !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Radhey Krishna !!

Bhagavad Dharshanam

Sa Sasadhwasa Sanandham

Govindhey Lola Lochanam

Shimjana Manju Manjeeram

Pravi Vesa Nivesanam

Ashatapadi - 22 (Kalyana Ashtapadi)

Madhyamavati - Adi

Radha Vadhana Vilokana Vikasitha

Vividha Vikara Vibhangam

Jalanidhi Miva Vidhu Mandala Dharshana

Tharalitha Thunga Tharangam

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Sa Dha Dharsha Guru Harsha Vasamvadha

Vadhana Mananga Vikasam

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Hara Mamala Thara Thara Murasi Dhathatham

Pari Labhya Vidhooram

Sputa Thara Phena Kadhamba Karambitha

Iva Yamuna Jala Pooram

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Syamala Mrudula Kaleybhara Mandalam

Adhigatha Gowradhu Kulam

Neela Nalina Miva Peetha Paraga

Padala Bara Valayitha Moolam

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Tharala Drugacchala Chalana Manohara

Vadhana Janitha Rathi Ragam

Spuda Kamalodhara Khelitha Khanjana

Yugamiva Sharadhi Thatakam

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Vadhana Kamala Pari Seelana Militha

Mihira Sama Kundala Shobham

Smitha Ruchi Ruchira Samullasithadhara

Pallava Krutha Rathi Lobham

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Sasi Kirana Churithodhara Jaladhara

Sundara Kusuma Sukesam

Thimirodhitha Vidhu Mandala Nirmala

Malayaja Thilaka Nivesam

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Vipula Pulaka Bara Dhanthuritham

Rathi Keli Kalabira Dheeram

Mani Gana Kirana Samooha Samujwala

Bhooshana Subhaga Sareeram

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Sri Jayadeva Banitha Vibhava

Dhvigunikrutha Booshana Baram

Pranamatha Hrudhi Vinidhaya Harim

Suchiram Sukruthodhaya Saram

Harim Eka Rasam

Chiramabhilashitha Vilasam

Athikramya Pangam

Shravana Padha Paryantha Gamana-

Prayasenavakshano:

Tharala Thara Tharam Gamithayo:

Idhanim Radhaya: Priyathama

Sama Loka Samaye

Papatha Swedhambu Prasara

Iva Harshasru Nikara:

Bhajanthya: Thalpantham Krutha Kapada

Kandoothi Vihitha-

Smithey Yathey Geyhath Bahirapi

Hithalee Parijaney

Priyasyam Pashyantha:

Smara Paravasakootha Subhagam

Salajja Lajjapi Vyagamadhiva

Dhooram Mruga Drusha:

Jayasri Vinyasthaitha: Mahitha

Iva Mandhara Kusumai:

Swayam Sindoorena Dhwiparana Mudha

Mudritha Iva

Buja Peeda Kreedahatha

Kuvalaya Peeda Karina:

Prakeerna Srug Bindu:

Jayathi Buja Dando Murajitha:

Ithi Sri Gita Govindhey Srungara Mahakavye

Sri Krishna Dasa Jayadeva Kruthou Sanandha

Govindho Nama Ekadhasha Sarga:

Radhey Krishna !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Amavasya on 1st June, 2011 !! Vishnu Puranam - The Lunar Dynasty !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

In Vishnu Puranam, Parasara Bhattar narrates the Lunar Dynasty to Maithreya.

Atri was the (manasa Putra) son of Lord Brahma . He had a son Chandra - The King of Lunar Dynasty (Grand son of Lord Brahma ). Chandra performed Rajasuya Yagna and successful completion of the Yagna made him grew arrogant. He abducted the wife of Deva Guru Brihaspathi. After many attempts to get back his wife - Tara, a war was broken out between them. Shukracharya, who was not in good terms with the Deva Guru Brihaspathi, provided all the assistance to Chandra. Sage Brihaspathi, had all the support of Lord Shiva and Lord Indra.

The war broke out between Chandra and Brihaspathi on Tara came to known as ' Tarakamaya war'. The terrible war brought threat to the entire universe. All the deities approached Lord Brahma to put an end to it. Lord Brahma intervened and the war was stopped. At the end, Tara was returned to Brihaspathi.

Chandra had ilicit relationship with Tara and they had a child Budha. Later, Budha married to Ila and they had a son Pururuva. Deities Mitra and Varuna cursed the celestial dancer - Urvasi, as a result she came down to Earth and started to live like an ordinary human being. Pururuva married to Urvasi under a condition that her two sheep would be tied up to her bed, if anyone of them had stolen or lost, she would go back to Heaven. Pururuva readily agreed to this condition and married Urvasi. They lived a happy life for sixty thousand years. The beautiful bondage between the couple made Urvasi had no desire to go back to heaven. The Gandharvas in the heaven felt lonely without Urvasi and they made a secret hostile plan against her. They had stolen the two sheep’s. Her promise to her husband was broken and had to return to Heaven. As a result of the lovely marriage with Urvasi, the couple had six children and the elder one was Ayu.

Jahnu was born in line of Pururuva. Once Jahnu noticed a bowl filled with the Holy water – Ganga, which was kept for Yagna purpose. He drank up the entire water, later Devarishi requested to restore Ganga. Thus the holy river Ganga got her name ' Jahnavi'.

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi !! Gita Govinda Mahakvyam !! Ashtapadi XXI!!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Radhey Krishna !!

Bhagavad Samipyam

Haravalee Tharala Kanjana Kanji Dhama-

Manjeera Kangana Mani Dyuthi Deepithasya

Dhwarey Nikunja Nilayasya Harim Nirikshya

Vreedavathi Madha Sakhi Nija Gadha Radham

Astapadi - 21

Nattakurunji - Jampa

Manju Thara Kunja Thala Keli Sadhaney

Iha Vilasa Rathi Rabasa Hasitha Vadhaney

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Kuru Murarey Mangala Sathani

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Nava Bavadha Shoka Dala Shayana Sarey

Iha Vilasa Kucha Kalasa Tharala Harey

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Chala Malaya Vana Pavana Surabi Sheethey

Iha Vilasa Rasa Valitha Lalitha Geethey

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Kusuma Chaya Rachitha Suchi Vasa Geyhey

Iha Vilasa Kusuma ukumara Dheyhey

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Madhu Tharala Pika Nikara Ninadha Mugharey

Iha Vilasa Dasana Ruchi Ruchira Shikharey

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Vithatha Bahuvalli Nava Pallava Khaney

Iha Vilasa Peena Kucha Kumbha Jakhaney

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Madhu Mudhitha Madhu Pakula Kalitharavey

Iha Vilasa Madhana Sara Rabhasa Bhavey

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Vihitha Padmavathee Sukha Samajey

Banathi Jayadeva Kavi Raja Rajey

Pravisha Radhey Madhava Sameepam Pravisha Radhey

Thwam Chithena Chiram Vahanna-

Yamathisrantho Brusham Thapitha:

Kandharpena Cha Pathu Micchathi

Sudha Sambhadha Bimbadharam

Asyangam Thadhalanguru Kshana Miha

Brukshepa Lakshmi Lava-

Kreethy Dasa Ivopasevitha

Padham Bhojey Kutha Sambrama:

Radhey Krishna !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Varaha Puranam - Jamadagnya Dwadashi Vrutam !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Varaha Puranam describes Jamadagnya Dwadashi Vrutham.

The austerity begins on the 12th day of bright half of the month Vaishakh, with the worship of the idol of Lord Parasurama with flowers, fruits, sandle paste and Bhog. The worshipper fast on this day and keep awake in the night. As a concluding part on the next day, the idol of Lord Parasurama should be given to a Brahmin along with alms.

It is believed that the fasting and worship of Lord Parasurama on this day provides all the desires comes true and attain Brahmaloka.

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Varaha Puranam - Varaha Dwadashi Vrutam !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Varaha Puranam describes Varaha Dwadashi Vrutham.

Varaha is the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu in order to save Lord Prithvi from the clutches of the demon Hiranyaksha. Sri Hari took the form of a wild boar to save Prithvi and plunged into the sea and the fierce battle began with the demon Hiranyaksha. At the end of the battle, Sri Hari killed the demon Hiranyaksha and effortlessly lifted Lord Prithvi with His sharp pointed projection like horn. Worship of Lord Varaha on the twelvth day of bright half month - Magh with flower, incense, sandle paste, bhog is treated as auspicious. As a concluding part of the austerity, the invited Brahmins are fed and alms are provided.

Whoever worship Lord Varaha and observe fasting on this day, would attain good health and prosperity all through their life. The piety earned continues to follow them to attain the heavenly abode of Sriman Narayana.

Jai Sriman Narayana!!

Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi !! Gita Govinda Mahakvyam !! Ashtapadi XX !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Radhey Krishna !!

Sarga: 11

Radha's Pakwa Vishesham

Suchira Manunayena Preenayithva Mrugaksheem

Gathavathi Krutha Veshey Kesavey

Keli (Kunja) Shayyam

Rachitha Ruchira Vesham (Boosham)

Drushti Moshey Pradoshey

Spurathi Niravasadham

Kapi Radham Jagadha

Ashtapadi - 20

Kalyani - Chappu

Virachitha Chadu Vachana Rachanam

Charaney Rachitha Pranipatham

Sambrathi Manjula Vamjula Seemani

Keli Sayana Mupayatham

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Anugatha Manusara Radhey Radhey

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Ghana Jaghana Sthana Bharabarey

Dhara Mandhara Charana Viharam

Mukharitha Mani Manjeera Mupaihi

Vidhehi Marala Vikaram

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Srunu Ramaneeyatharam Tharuni Jana

Mohana Madhupa Viravam

Kusuma Sarasana Sasana Vandhini

Pikanikarey Baja Bhavam

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Anila Tharala Kisalaya Nikareyna

Karena Latha Nikurambam

Preranamiva Karaboru Karothi

Gathim Prathi Munja Vilambam

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Spuritha Managa Tharanga Vasadhiva

Soochitha Hari Parirambam

Pruccha Manohara Hara Vimala-

Jaladhara Mamum Kucha Kambam

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Adhi Gatha Makhila Sakhibiridham Thava

Vapurapi Rathirana Sajjam

Chandi ! Rasitha Rasanara Vandindimam

Abhisara Sarasa Malajjam

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Smara Sara Subhaga Nakhena Sakhim

Avalambya Karena Saleelam

Chala Valaya Kwanithaira Avabodhaya

Harimapi Nijagathi Seelam

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Sri Jayadeva Banitha Madharikruth

Haram Udhasitha Vamam

Hari Vinihitha Manasa Madhithishtathu

Kanda Thadi Maviramam

Mugdhey Madhu Madhanam Hey Radhey

Sa Mam Dryakshathi Vakshyathi Smara Katham

Prathyanga Alinganai:

Preethim Yasyathi Ramsyathey Sakhi !

Sama Gathyethi Chinthakula :

Sa Thwam Pashyathi Veypathey

Pulakayathya Nandhathi Swidhyathi

Prathyudhgacchathi Moorchathi Sthira Thama:

Punjjey Nikujey Priya:

Akshnor Nikshi Padhanjanam

Sravanayo: Thapinccha Guccha Valim

Moordhni Shyama Saroja Dhama Kuchayo:

Kasthurika Pathrakam

Dhoorthanam Abhisara Sahasa Krutham

Vishwang Nikunjey Sakhi !

Dhwantham Neela Nichola Charu Sudhrusham

Prathyanga Malingathim

Kashmira Gowravapusha Mabhisarikanam

Aabadha Rekhamabhitho Ruchi Manjaribhi:

Ethatha Mala Dhala Neela Thamam Thamisram

Thath Prema Hema Nikasholpalatham Thanothi

Radhey Krishna !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Pradosham on 30th May, 2011 !! Lord Kotilingeshwara - Koti Linga !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Linga denotes the Phallic Symbol. It is an artistic style of Phallus rest on the stylized ‘Yoni’ (women’s re-productive organ). Linga and Yoni together represents ‘The Power of Creative Energy’. Lingas made out of Clay, Stone, Precious Gems, Metal, Wood should have precise size, height, width and curvature. There are three types of Lingas can be seen, Mukha Linga, Lingodhbava Murthi and Swayambhu Linga. Mukha Linga symbolizes Lord Shiva’s face carved on the Linga, Lingodhbava Murti is a fierce form of Lord Shiva as Linga to prove the equality of the three entities as Creator, Preserver and Destroyer. Some Lingas intertwined with the Serpent characterize the Kundalini Chakra. The Swayambhu Lingas are self – manifested and not manmade.

Kotilinga Temple located in a village called Kammasandra in Kolar District, in the state of Karnataka. This temple is situated 90 km away from Bangalore. The presiding deity of the temple is Kotilingeshwara, 33 ft (108 mt) tall Siva Linga is believed to be one of the tallest Siva Linga in Asia. There is a huge statue of Nandi 35ft (11 mt) tall in front of the temple which stands majestically as ever. There are Sannidhis for Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Venkataramani Swamy, Goddess Annapoorneshwari, Lord Panduranga , Lord Panchamukha Ganapathy , Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Sita , Lord Anjaneya and Goddess Karumari Amman.

Within the temple premises positioned a separate Sannidhi for Goddess Kannika Parameshwari with Lord Shiva in the form of Linga known as Shiva Panchayati along with Lord Ganesha, Lord Kumaraswamy, Goddes Parvati and Nandikeshwara also can be viewed.

There are several thousands of Lingas of 1 to 3 ft height stands colonially inside the temple premise, amongst them the 108FT tall Linga of the presiding deity Kotilingeshwara is one of the main attractions of this temple. There are Sanndhis of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva – reveals the three equal entities of Creation, Preservation and Destruction can be seen here.

The devotees can offer prayers to Lord Shiva by installing Lingas within the premises with a minimum cost. This temple has a guest house constructed exclusively for the devotees can stay here free of cost. There is a mid-day meal facility - ‘Annadhanam’ for the devotees carried out by the temple authorities for the past few years.

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Apara Ekadashi !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Brahmanda Puranam describes the glory of Apara Ekadashi which falls on the wanning period of moon. Lord Krishna explains the glory to King Yudhishtira and the piety of worshiping Lord Trivikrama on the day of Apara Ekadashi.

Lord Krishna narrates the sinful activities such as : Brahma Hatya, Killing of cow, Killing an embryo from mother’s womb, criticize and hurt others by words and action, illicit relationship with women, stand as false witness out of greed, spreading lies, improper utilization of Veda and insulting the sacred scriptures, misuse of one’s profession such as Doctors and Astrologers, run away from the responsibilities out of fear and lack of courageousness, insulting Acharyas after receiving invaluable knowledge from them etc.. The above dreadful sins can be get released by observing Apara Ekadashi.

Lord Krishna continued, all the above said sins would be eradicated by observing Apara Ekadashi with utmost faith and devotion. The piousness accumulates by observing this Ekadashi includes the holy dip in the sacred rivers named Pushkar/Prayag/Gautami/. It provides the merits of observance of Shivaratri at the sacrosanct place Kashi and performance of ritual bath to Lord Vishnu at Gaya. It also brings the merits equivalent to dip in the holy rivers at Kurukshetra – The Land of righteousness. Fasting on this day and worship of Lord Hari brings the piousness equivalent to giving away Elephant, cow, Gold, and Land as charity. The observance of Apara Ekadashi brings the devoutness equal to witnessing Kumbhamela in Kedarnath.

Whoever worships Lord Trivikrama on this day and whoever listens or read the glory of Apara Ekadashi would attain abundance of virtues and it eradicates all their sins committed thereby attain the Abode of Lord Vishnu.

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadi - Gita Govinda Mahakavyam !! Ashtapadi - XIX!!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Radhey Krishna !!

Bhagavad Anugraha Prakatanam

Athrantharey Masruna Roshavashadha Seema-

Nishwasa Nissaha Mukhim Sumukhim Upethya

Savreeda Meekshitha Sakhi Vadhanam Nidhanthey

Sanandha Gadhgadha Padham Haririthyuvacha

Ashtapadi - 19

Mukhari - Jampa

Vadhasi Yadhi Kinchithapi Dhantha Ruchi Koumudhi

Harathu Dharathimiram Athi Ghoram

Spuradhara Seedhavey Thava Vadhana Chandrama

Rochayathu Lochana Chakoram