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Saturday, July 26, 2014

Upadesa Rathna Malai and Andal

Upadesa Rathna Malai and Andal



While Srivaishanva Nambi became sishya of Bhagavath Ramanuja, Lord Ranganatha not only became sishya of Varavara Muni and after listening to a year long discourses on Thiruvoimozhi presented him a Thanian as a small boy and disappeared in to the sanctum.

srIsailEsa dayaapaatram dhIbhakthyAdhi guNArNavam
YathIndhra pravaNam VandhE RamyajAmAtharam munim

Varavara Muni is also fondly known as Manvala Mamuni.

How fortunate and deserving Manavala Mamuni in getting a Thanian from the Lord himself. But Manavala Mamuni is an example of a guru who had immense faith in Purvacharyas, their works, Anushtanams. He took upon himself to write commentaries and give discourses on all Purvacharyas literary works. Lord Ranganatha had foregone all utsavams for  a year in order to listen to Manavala Mamuni Discourses. Such is greatness of Manavala Mamuni.

Manavala Mamuni though he got encomiums right from Bhuloka Vaikunda Ranaganthan, he never forgot his roots, His Acharyas and their works. He decides to recognize them and composed Upadesa Rathna Malai consisting of 74 Pasurams. In Updesa Rathna Malai, Manavala Mamunigal gives recognition to Azhwar, Acharya and Arulicheyal ( Works of Alwar and Acharya). 

Manavala Mamunigal has allotted more pasurams to Periazhwar's Thiru Pallandu, Andal, Ethirajar, Nam Pillai, Perai Vachan Pillai and Sri Vachana Bhushanam. 



As  Utsavam for Andal is going on in many temples as of now and Thiruvadipuram is approaching, let us enjoy  Upadesa Rathna Malai Psurams on Andal

Varavaramunigal brings out the significance of Thiruvadi pooram and the purpose of Sri Andal's birth in these pasurams. Varavaraminigal praises the  Pooram star in the moth of Aadi being the birth star of Andal, who came down from Vaikudam for the benefit of humanity and show them the the Kalyana Gunangal of Lord Sriman Narayana and show the  way to unite with Lord Sriman Narayana.  He says that there is no other auspicious day compared to Thiruvadi Pooram day and  there is no one is comparable to Andal. With her love, dedication, Bakthi and attachment to Lord Ranaganatha ( Whom she considered as none else than Lord Krishna) Andal surpassed the acts of other Azhwars. Since Andal developed her Bakthi since childhood, Varavara Munigal call her "Pinjil Pazhththaalaai"

Please note that Some Thiruppavai Pasurams have been added to slides to enjoy the contribution of Sri Andal.
Here is presentation of Upadesa Rathna Malai pasurams on Andal.

















Friday, July 25, 2014

Guruvayupuresa Sharanagathi Stotram

Guruvayupuresa Sharanagathi Stotram

This stotram is an offering of  surrender to Lord Guruvayurappa and seeking refuge in Lord of Guruvayoor

Guruvayurappa has many qualities and Attributes which include but not limited to


  • An ocean of compassion
  • Lord of all beings
  • Attached to those who surrender absolutely
  • Having Garuda as his vehicle
  • Omnipotent in the entire Universe
  • Committed to protect those who take refuge
  • Removes the sorrows
  • Possessing pleasing qualities
  • Easily accessible to devotees
  • Charming and enchanting form
  • Remover of impurities
  • Noneelse than Kesava  who vanquished Kesi
  • Resides in those with pure hearts
  • Always protecting
  • Personification of Sathva Guna
  • Destroys sorrows of those offering prayers
  • Confers good virtues to those with good karma
  • Ultimate destination for those seeking liberation
  • Uplifts those who seek his lotus feet
  • Helps in crossing ocean of Samasara
  • Very essence of everything 
  • Master of all that emanated from him
  • Director of the entire universe
  • Grants auspiciousness
  • Established Sharmic rules
  • Sages worship him
  • Destroyer of sins
Here is presentation on Guruvayupuresa Sharanagathi Stotram













Tuesday, July 22, 2014

varavaramuni Ashothra Sathanama Stothram

Varavaramuni Ashothra Sathanama Stothram

Let Us dwell on the Last of the Oran Vazhi Guru Paramparai Acharaya Sri Manavala Mamunigal also known as Varavaramuni  with Ashtothra Sathanama Stothram 

This Ashothram touches upon may Facets of Varavaramunigal namely His appearance, His association with Lord Ranganatha,  Ramanuja Sambandham,  His Achievements, His glory, His karunya and so on.






















Monday, July 21, 2014

Gopika Geetham


Gopika Geetham

Gopika Geetham is from the 10th Chapter of Srimadh Bhagavatham.  Gopika Geetham brings out the nayaki Nayaka Bhava relationship between  Gopikas and Lord Krishna. Gopikas got used to being in the company of Lord Krishna dayin and day out that they can not stand the separation from Lord Krishna even for a minute.  When Lord Krishna wants to test the Gopikas , he hides himself and the Gopikas go in search of him every wher. Not able to locate him, Gopikas pour out their heart and bring out all the kalayana Gunas of Lord Krishna and his mahima and the resul is the Gopika geetham  

Here is presentation of Gopika Geetham.