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Friday, July 18, 2014

Sri Ranganatha Suprabatham



Sri Ranganatha Suprabatham


I was under the impression that Thondarappodi Azhwar's  Thirupalliyezhuchchi( http://srimannarayana108.blogspot.com/2013/05/blog-post_16.html)
is being used in Srirangam temple as the Suprabatham for Lord Ranganatha. But I came across this Suprabatham on Lord Ranaganatha. Can Some one confirm
what is being chanted in Srirangam. 

Here is the Suprabatham to Lord Ranganatha that I came across.








Thursday, July 17, 2014

Sri Ranganatha Mangalasasanam


Sri Ranganatha Mangalasasanam

Here is a Mangalasasanam to Lord Ranganatha 








Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Bhagavat Ramanuja listens to Thirukkolur Ammal

Bhagavat Ramanuja listens to Thirukkolur Ammal

Adiyen had an  opportunity to listen to Sri Velukkudi Krishnan's discourse on "Thirukkolur Pen Pillai Varthai"  

When he visited Thirukkolur Divya kshetram,  Bhagavath Ramanuja meets a young lady who was about to leave Thirukkolur. Based on Nammazhwar's Pasuram, Bhagavth Ramanja knew people take extra-ordinary steps to gain entry to Thorukkolur. He was surprised by this lady's act and decides to talk to this lady and understand the reasons for leaving Thirukkolur. 


The lady,  Thirukkolur Ammal advances 81 reasons supporting her decision. He cites the examples of 81 people and says that she did not possess any of the great acts of kindness, compassion, devotion, sacrifice, dedication and so many other Human values exhibited by them. 


After listening, Bhagavath Ramanja admired her knowledge on Scriptures and the various incidences that she quoted. She convinces her that she is qualified to stay in Thirukkolur and visits her home and in a rare gesture part takes food prepared her and blesses her.


An attempt has been made to present the 81 incidences narrated by Thirukkolur Ammal in the form of a song. 













Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Sri Guruvayupureesa Mangala Stuti

Sri Guruvayupureesa Mangala Stuti


If Lord Rama gave Ishvaku kula deity Lord Ranganatha to Vibheeshana which later Stayed at Srirangam facing south giving darshaan to Ilangai, Lord Krishna offered his family deity  which later got installed at Guruvayoor with the help of Guru and Vayu Bhagawan. This Temple is known by the name of Guruvayurappan who is swayam Lord Krishna himself. 

Guruvayurappan has given darshan to Narayan Bhattadri the composer of Narayaneeyam and enacted many of his leelas as Bala Krishna and helped him to compose Narayaneeyam. Finally Guruvayurappan gives Vishwa rupa darshanam which Narayana Bhattadri details in the 100th dasakam of Narayaneeyam as Kesadhipada Varnam.


Presented below is the Guruvayupreesa Mangala Stuti.

In this sloka Lord Guruvayurappan is addressed as

  • Krishna
  • Mukunda
  • Jagadeesa
  • Hrishikesa
  • Vasudeva( son of Nandagopa)
  • Nanda Putra
  • DevaDeva
  • Consort of Dauaghter of Ocean, Mahalakshmi

Sri Guruvauurappan is also described as 

  • Ruler of the entire Universe
  • Endowed with Tender heart with lots of compassion
  • Endowed with Kingly and Divine greatness
  • on whose chest shines Goddess Lakshmi
  • Giving strength to control all senses
  • radiating like glowing Sun
  • Destroyer of all Sufferings
  • Helping devotees to cross the ocean of Samsara






Monday, July 14, 2014

Sri Ranganatha Mangalam

Sri Ranganatha Mangalam


Here is a sloka on Lord Ranaganatha of Srirangam.