SLOKA OF THE MONTH- JAN 2011

Thasmin Puravare hrushta Dharmathmano bahusruthaha
Narasthushta Danaihi svaiahi svairalubdhaha sathyavaadinaha
Varneshtvagrayachathurtheshu devathatithipoojakaha
Kruthazhaascha vadaanyascha shoora vikramasamyuthaha
KShathram Brahmamukam chaased vaishyaha Kshathramanuvrathaha
Shudraha svakarmanirathaha threen varnanupachaarinaha

If a nation has to prosper it depends on its ruler and the subjects. Both the ruler and the citizens should be patriotic, righteous and hard working. They must always focus on developing the nation. The ruler too must be intent on routing out corruption and must not succumb to material pleasure. His aim must be to make live his subjects. The citizens too should not feel lazy and expect easy money. Sage Valmiki describes beautifully the citizens of Ayodhya.
Valmiki writes: “The people of Ayodhya were sincere and righteous besides being extremely intelligent. They were well read. It is indeed important to be literate so that people can choose the right leader. As the people were righteous obviously they were God fearing. Hence the pooja in the temples were conducted at right times. Hence the Gods blessed the nation and consequently the nation prospered. The people spoke nothing but the truth. Dasaratha gave up his life for the sake of truth. Rama sacrificed his kingdom for the sake of truth. The subjects were willing to sacrifice anything infact for the sake of truth. They were not greedy but were contended with their earnings. They were great donors and also warriors.
Kshatram Brahmamukam chaaseth: The Brahmins followed their dharma. They led lives as per the Vedhic principles. They were highly intelligent and also knew the science of missiles. If required they could even rule the nation. Still they led lives like saints allowing the kshatriyas to rule over. To cite an example vasishta was the one who prepared Rama and the rest as great warriors. When Dasaratha died he took over the rule of Ayodhya until Bharatha came back from kekaya desha.
Vaishyaha Kshatramauvrathaha
Business is the livelihood of vaishyas. The nation prospers because of exports. Also it is important that we have good relationship with other nations in order to have business contacts with them. Dasaratha was friendly with all neighbouring states and hence the business prospered greatly. Hence Valmiki says “ vaishyas followed Kshatriyas.

Shoodraha Svakarmanirathaha: It is the people of the fourth class who are really hard working. The development of the nation entirtely depends on them. The subjects of Ayodhya who belonged to the working class were totally loving and intent on their work.

PAST EVENTS

SRIMAD BHAGAVATH SAPTHAHAM- MULUND, MUMBAI

Dec 24th to 31st witnessed a grand assembly of mumbaites at Vani Vidyalaya, Mulund. More than 700 devotees attended the sapthaham conducted by Sri Hariji and Sri Rangaji organised by Mulund Bhajan Samaj. The rasikas enjoyed the pravachanams from morning 6.00 a.m to evening 6.00p.m. They lapped it all and yearned for more. Such was their devotion.

PAST EVENTS

SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM- PUNE

The sapthaham at Pune was beautifully organised at Adhya sankara Mutt from Dec 12th to 18th. Many devotees attended and enjoyed the discourses and the Radha kalyanam. Shri Ramani Kodandaraman and Shri Ramu mama organised the sapthaham with great enthusiasm and great sincerity.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH- JANUARY 2011

I) UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH
UTHSAVAM: KEERTHANAVALI UTHSAVAM
DATE: 5TH JAN TO 14TH JAN
VILLAGE: PARANOOR

2) UTHSAVAM: THEPPOTHSAVAM
DATE: 19TH JAN
VILLAGE: PARANOOR

3) UTHSAVAM: KALYANOTHSAVAM
DATE: 26TH JAN
VILLAGE: SENGANOOR

II) HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS- JAN 2011

1) BHAKTHA VIJAYAM - MADURAI
DATE: 9THJAN TO 14THJAN
TIME: 6.30 TO 8.30 P.M
TOWN: MADURAI
VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT

2) PROGRAM AT THIRUNELVELI
DATE: 24THJAN TO 30THJAN
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM
VENUE: NELLAI SANGEETHA SABHA
TIME: 6.30P.M TO 8.30P.M

III) VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

1) PROGRAM AT THIRUVAIYARU
DATE: 23RD JAN
TIME: 7.30 TO 8.00 P.M
VILLAGE: THIRUVAIYARU
VENUE: THYAGARAJA SWAMY ADHISHTANAM

2) PROGRAM AT MUMBAI
DATE: 29TH, 30TH JAN
TOPIC: GAJENDRA MOKSHAM, SHABARI MOKSHAM
VENUE: SHANMUKHANANDA SABHA, MUMBAI
TIME: 7.00P.M ONWARDS

3) PROGRAM AT MUMBAI
DATE: 31ST JAN
TOPIC: SRINIVASA KALYANAM
VENUE: TAMIL SANGAM, NAVI MUMBAI,
TIME: 8.30P.M ONWARDS

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- JANUARY 2011

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011
1) What are the 5 things which do not differ from Vaasudeva?
2) Mahath was transformed into ------------?
3) From where was Aakasham formed?
4) What are the attributes of bhumi?
5) How were the devas formed?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
1) Parikshith
2) Creation of the world
3) Sathvam, Rajas and tamas
4) Nama keethanam, Bhagavatsmaranam, pooja, vandanam, Bhagavathdarshanam, bhagavthgunasravanametc are the forms of sadhana bhakthi which will clear the sins of the people.
5) By associating with saints one gets cleansed of his sins.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
1) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy----I----------44+10
2) Padma narayanan---------------I----------56+10
3) Srinivasan Sujatha---------------I----------74+10
4) Girija Seetharaman--------------I-----------78+10
5) Karthik Venkatraman-----------II----------48+8
6) radhika Venkatrman------------II----------52+8
7) Gopika Sampath-----------------II----------72+8
8) Srinivasan----------------------III----------6+6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH- JANUARY 2011

AHOBILAM
Perumal: Prahladavaradan, Lakshmi Nachchiar
Vimanam: Kurugai
Teertham: Indra teertham, Narasimha teertham, Papnasam theertham, gaja theertham, Bargava teertham
Accessibility: 37 miles from nandyal station.
Prahlada saw Lord Narasimha everywhere. Such devotees have no enmity at all. Ahobilam is a mahakshetram. Here Lord narasimha shines in 9 forms in 9hill caves.1) One such hillock is called garudachalam. Long before Garuda did penance here to free his mother from bondage of slavery. Those who worship Narasimha in this hill will get high posts. This Narasimha is called Garuda Narasimha 2) VarahaNarasimha atop Vedadri bestows lost kingdoms and wealth to his devotees.There is teertha by name Lakshmi teertha. It is said that Lord Narasimha at the banks of this teertha pacified Lordess Lakshmi who was fearing his devastating looks.
3)Yet another Narasimha is malolaNarasimha who can turn a pauper into a king. 4)Brahma worshipped another Narasimha by name Yogananda and obtained his lost Brahmapattam. It is said that those worshipping this narasimha will get concentration power. 5) A Narasimha under the Karanjavruksham was worshipped by one Gobilar who was highly confused though learned. He attined Brahmasakshathkaram under this tree. This narasimha is called KaranjaNarasimha. 6) A Narasimha moorthy in Chakravatam was extolled by HaHa an HuHu Gandharvas.They were bestowed with lovely voices and became evry famous Gandharvas.- Chatravata Narasimhan thusbestows the power to sing and speak well. 7) BargavaNarasimha was praised by vasishta and obtained the saptharishi stahna. It is said the sage Bargava worshipped this Nrasimha here at the banks of Bhargavateertha. 8) Brahmarishis obtained mukthi by worshipping JvalaNarasimha. It is a practice to light lamps here. The 9th Narasimha is PavanaNarasaimha at the banks of Pavanateertha. He was once worshipped by Bharadwaja.
Thus there are 9 Narasimhas at Ahobilam. The world is full of Narasimha swamis. Prahlada looked at Narasimha even in a pillar. Can we name a place devoid of Narasimha? This Kshetra signifies this aspect.