Sri.Hari Anna

SLOKA OF THE MONTH - JANUARAY 2012

2012-01-05T01:49:00.001-08:00

Yam Palayasi Dharamam Tvam Dhruthya ca niyamena ca
Sa vai Raghavashardula Dharmasthvamabhirakshathu
Yanmangalam Sahsrakshe Sarvadevanamaskrute
Vruthranashe samabhavath Tattebhavatu mangalam
Yanmangalam Suparnasya vinataakalpayatpura
Amrutham Prarthayaanasya Tatte bhavatu mangalam
Threen vikraman vikramatho vishnoramihatejasaha
Yadaseenmangalam Rama Thatte Bhavatu Mangalam

The love showered by a mother towards her child is called vatsalyam. We can perceive this vatsalayam all over the world. We can notice this even in nature. If birds give birth to young ones , they build nests, bring prey for their young ones and place the prey into their small mouths. If a cow gives birth to a calf it automatically secretes milk on the very sight of its calf. The fish bring up their young ones purely by their very sight ( very look). The tortoise brings up its young ones by its very thought ( remembrance).
Thus we can perceive vathsalyam all around the world. A mother shows extreme affection even towardsa cruel son. If it be so it is imperceivable to measure the amount of affection Kousalya had for her son who was an Avatharapurusha Himself. Thus she cried bitterly when Rama left towards the forest. Rama consoled her telling her the principles of Dharma. She then blesses Rama that he be safe and sound in the forest. “ You have left the kingdom for the sake of dharma. Let that dhrama save you for which you have sacrificed everything. Vruthrasura was a huge demon. Devendran wanted to destroy him, mother of Indra- Adithi blessed him. Indra destroyed Vruthra. Rama killed Ravana the samew ay. Let those blessings come to you. Vinatha, mother of garuda blessed him on his journey to fetch nectar. Let that blessing come to you.Garuda got nectar. Rama got back Seetha. When Vaman Bhagavan started to measure the whole world Adithi blessed Him. Let those blesseings beget you. Vamana measured the entire world. Rama measured from Ayodhya to Lanka.

SAPTHAHAM AT HYDERABAD

2012-01-05T01:45:00.000-08:00

HYDERABAD SAPTHAHAM

At Hyderabad Bhagavatha sapthaham was conducted at Veda Bhavan from Dec 2nd to 8th by Sri Hari Anna. On Sunday a grand unchavrithi, divyanamam and Radha Kalyanam were conducted. Veda Bhavan is a patashala where 100 and more students are being trained. All the vidyarthis participated in the sapthaham enthusiastically. Many devotees from the public too attended and enjoyed the programme. Sri Venkatrama Ganapadigal is a great noble person who is the founder of this institution.

PAST EVENTS

2012-01-05T01:25:00.000-08:00

DASAMA SKANDA PRAVACHANAM- NANGANALLUR

Dasama sknadam upanyasam was conducted at Guruvayur temple premises by Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Samaj from Nov 17th to 22nd. Sri Hari Anna deliverd the lectures in full emotion and regaled the audience. Sri Anna graced the occasion on a Sunday, conducted Radha Kalyanam and delivered a lecture on Sri jayadeva.

UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH

2012-01-05T01:23:00.001-08:00

UTHSAVAM : THEPPOTHSVAM
DATE: JAN 19TH
VILLAGE: PARANOOR

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

2012-01-05T01:21:00.001-08:00

SRI HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM
1) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 8TH JAN TO 11TH JAN
CITY: CHENNAI
VENUE: RATNAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE, BESANT NAGAR
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM
TIME: 7.00 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT VIZHUPURAM
DATE: 21ST JAN TO 26TH
TOWN: VIZHUPURAM
TOPIC: BHAKTHA VIJAYAM
VENUE: VAIKUNTAVAS APERUMAL TEMPLE
TIME: 7.00P.M

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH JANUARY 2012

2012-01-05T01:17:00.000-08:00

VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 21ST JAN , 22ND JAN
VENUE: KAMARAJ HALL
TOPIC: SURDAS, GURUVAYURAPPAN LEELAI
TIME: 6.30 P.M
CITY: CHENNAI

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- JAN 2012

2012-01-05T01:12:00.001-08:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012
1) If Pruthu was indifferent towards the earth how would he then protect it?
2) Pruthu considered the earth as
a) His daughter
b) His wife
c) His sister
3)At the place where Pruthu conducted the Ashwamedha yaga
a)The Saraswathi river sprang up
b)Saraswathi river merged with the sea
c)The Saraswathi river froze.
4)“ Jaharashwam punarharihi”---- Who is Hari?
5)“ Mayi Bhakthirastu te”-----------Who said to whom?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
1) Yakshas
2) Badarikasramam
3) Dhruvan climbed up to the Vaikunta placing his feet on Mruthyudevatha’s head.
4) Uthkalan
5) Peramanent imperishable wealth

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011

1) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy---------------I------------42+10=52

2) Radhika Venkatraman----------------------I------------66+10=76

3) Karthik Venkatraman----------------------I-------------68+10=78

4) Sethuraman--------------------------------I-------------74+10=84

5) Padma Narayanan-------------------------I--------------46+10=56

6) Srinivasan Sujatha-------------------------I--------------70+10=80

7) Raja---------------------------------------I---------------28+10=38

8) Balaji-------------------------------------II---------------8

9)Srinivasan---------------------------------III-------------6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012

2012-01-05T01:10:00.000-08:00

THIRUVITHTHUVAKODU
Ambarisha ruled the whole world with his base as Ayodhya. He was the son of Naabhaga. He was a great warrior and a true devotee. He used to listen to the divine stories of the Lord. Once he was on a teertha yatra to Kerala. There he asked the wise men as to how to please the Lord Vishnu. They replied that the best way was to follow the ekadesi vratham. Fasting on Ekadesi and offering payasam to the Lord on Dwadashi and then feeding the Brahmins one has to partake food on the dwadashi thithi. Ambarisha too came back to Ayodhya and began the vratha for a year. To conclude the vratha in the month of Karthika Shuklapaksha he went to Brundavan. Having bathed in the river Yamuna, doing the salagrama pooja, fasting and being awake all night, listening to the Lord’s tr anscendental stories and namasankeerthanam he spent the ekadesi. On the dwadashi day he bathed in the river Yamuna, worshipped Vishnu fed the brahmanas and sat down to eat. It was then that Sage Durvasha came to the spot. Ambaraisha atonce got up and requested the sage to do the parana there. The sage agreed and left for his bath at Yamuna but never came back for a long time. It was a fault to eat before the invited sage. It was also a fault if the parana was not done in the dwadashi thithi. Hence the king did jalaparana alone. ( drank a little water alone). Knowing this through his gnana drushti Durvasa discharged a ghost towards him. The Vishnu chakra killed the ghost immediately and followed the sage who ran for his life. The sage finally met Lord Vishnu who said “ Iam not independent. Iam a servant to my devotees. They are my swamis. I can forgive even hundreds of mistakes done to me but not even one done to my bakthas. Go and ask pardon from Ambaraisha.”
Durvasa came back to Ambarisha and asked forgiveness. Ambarisha prayed to Sudarshana and the chakra disappeared. After this incident Ambarisha left to Thiruviththuvakodu and did Vishnubhakthi. Those who pray to the Lord Vishnu at Thiruvithuvakodu will be relieved of ghosts and phantoms.
Note: It is a high co-incidence and the Lord’s anugraha that this has been written on Vaikunta Ekadasi.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH DECEMBER 2011

2011-12-05T05:10:00.001-08:00

Bartharam Nanuvarthetha saa cha papagathirbhaveth
Barthuhu Sushrushaya nari labhathe Swargamuthamam
Api Yaa Nirnamskara Nivruththa Devapoojanath
Susrushameva Kurveetha Barthuhu Priyahithe ratha
Our nation is full of pathivrathas. Many chaste women lived in the past as in the present. The chaste women consider service to their husband as their only goal in life. Hence they never leave their husband for any reason atall. It is not surprising if a wife serves a husband who is very favourable to her, handsome looking,, wealthy etc. She is indeed a chaste woman who serves even an ugly looking, characterless, sick, poor husband.
Kousalya was a great chaste woman. When Sri Rama left for the forest Kousalya did not admonish Dasaratha. Nor did she plead with him to make them stay at Ayodhya. She instead stayed by his side, fanning him and consoling him. Sita looked at this. She said atonce “ I learn from Kousalya what Sthree dharma is”.
Sri Rama took leave of Kousalya as he left for the forest. Kousalya requested that he must take her along with him as she could not live without him. Sri Rama advised that it was not righteous to leave Dasaratha and come with him. Those women who do not support their husband will not beget swarga. She might not serve the Devas or perform other rites. But she should definitely serve her husband.

PAST EVENTS

2011-12-05T04:56:00.001-08:00

BHAKTHA VIJAYAM PRAVACHANAM, DUBAI
From Oct 30th to Nov 5th at Sindhi hall, Dubai Sri Hariji performed Bhaktha Vijayam discourses. Many people gathered and were delighted to hear the grand lectures. There was Dolothsavam everday after the pravachanam.

UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH- DECEMBER 2011

2011-12-05T04:53:00.001-08:00

DATE; 9DEC
VILLAGE: PARANOOR
UTHSAVAM: RASOTHSAVAM

DATE; 17TH DEC TO 26TH DEC
VILLAGE: PARANOOR
UTHSAVAM: KEERTHANAVALI UTHSAVAM

HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- DECEMBER 2011

2011-12-05T04:48:00.000-08:00

I PROGRAM AT HYDERABAD

DATE: 2nd DEC TO 8TH DEC

CITY; SECUNDERABAD

VENUE: VEDA BHAVAN, CHANDRAGIRI COLONY

TIME:6.30 P.M

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVTHA SAPTHAHAM

II PROGRAM AT MUMBAI

DATE; 25TH DEC TO 1ST JAN

CITY; MUMBAI

VENUE: VANI VIDYALAYA, MULUND

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM

TIME: 7.00 A.M TO 6.30 P.M

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- DECEMBER 2011

2011-12-05T04:45:00.000-08:00

SMT. VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM
No Date Venue Topic Timings
1) 15th Dec Chettinad Vidyasramam sabari moksham 6.30p.m
2) 17th Dec Krishna gana sabha Krishna leela 9.00 a.m
3) 18th Dec Krishna gana sabha Krishna leela 9.00a.m
4) 25th dec Parthasarathy swami Andal kalyanam 10.00 a.m
5) 27th Dec Bharath kalachar Bhooloka Vaikuntam 4.00p.m
6) 29th Dec Mylapore Fine Arts Nanadanar charitram 6.00p.m
7) 1st Jan Naradagana sabha Sita kalyanam 4.25p.m

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- DECEMBER 2011

2011-12-05T04:35:00.000-08:00

QUIZ FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011
1) Who are punyajanaha?
2) Which is Vishalapuri?
3) How did Dhruva climb the Vaikuntavimana?
4) Who was Dhruva’s son who was a Brahmanishta?
5) What did mahalakshmi give Pruthu?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2011
1) Suneethi said to Dhruva.
2) Compares it to the sun.
3) Madhuvanam has the Lord’s divinity always. It is the soil where the Lord placed His feet.
4) “Sthanuriva”- Dhruva did penance like Siva. The other meaning : Dhruva stood unmoving
5) like a wooden blog.
6) The Lord showers His grace on His devotee just like a cow secretes milk on seeing its calf.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2011

1) Sethuraman---------------64+10=74------------I prize

2) Karthik Venkatraman-----60+8=68-------------II prize

3) Radhika Venkatraman------60+6=66------------III prize

4) Srinivasan Sujatha----------64+6=70------------III prize

5) Raja-------------------------22+6=28------------IIIprize

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH- DECEMBER 2011

2011-12-05T04:33:00.001-08:00

THIRUCHENKUNDRUR
Jagajjyothi vimanam, thiruchchitraru, seen by Lord Siva
At the banks of Sanga theertham lord Hari stands at Sonashailapuram ( thiruchenkundrur). Once upon a time there was a powerful asura by name Andhaka. He performed severe penance. Brahma bestowed on him a boon that he will not be killed by any weapon of the Devas. “ Indra’s vajrayudham, or Yama’s dandam, or Varuna’s pasam or Vayu’s gada,, Rudra’s parasu or Vishnu’s chakra, or Muruga’s vel ( trident) will not hurt you” said Brahma. But as he was of a vicious nature he began assaulting all the Devas. The Devas sought refuge under Lord Siva. As Siva fought a tough battle Andhaka disappeared from His sight. Even Lord Siva’s parasu failed to succeed. Siva came down to Malayadesham at the banks of sanga teertha and performed penance. The Lord appeared along with Durga, lakshmi and saraswathi. The Lord said ‘” Previously I took the avathar of Hayagriva and killed the asuras who took away the Vedas. I shall now give to you the same shoola which I used in that battle.” It was at that time that a girl who was the amsha of Lakshmi was born to a sage called Aprunar. She was named Sarawathi and wanted to wed me. In the Hayagrivaathar I married her. Andhakasura is Tamas embodied. Only the shoola which is wisdom personified can kill him. Brahmavidyaswarupini Durga killed Mahishasuran with this same weapon.” Having said thus the Lord ordered sarawathi and Durga to give the shoolam to Siva. Lord Siva inturn waged a war and killed Andhakasura.
Thus this kshetra has the deities of Siva, Durga, Vishnu( hayagriva and Saraswathi. Those who worship them at this ksehtra will beget longevity, health and success.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2011

2011-10-26T07:12:00.000-07:00

Bharthuhu Kila Parithyagaha Nrushamsaha Kevalam Sthriyaha
Sa Bhavathya Na karthavyaha Manasaapi Vigarhithaha
Just like a devotee doing athmasamarpanam towards the Lord so does a pathivratha to her husband. Desire is born out of selfishness. Sacrifice is the foundation of love. A chaste lady sacrifices everything out of her love towards her husband. For example Daksha hated Siva. He performed a sacrifice out of hatred towards Siva. Realising this Daakshayani burnt her body of yogagni.. Her devotion towards Lord Siva is obviously portrayed at this juncture. Likewise kardama prajapathi married Devahuthi. He atonce began his penance. He did not even look at Devahuthi. Still Devahuthi ser ved him. She cleansed the place, decorated it with rangoli and protected his body from heat and cold. A chaste woman serves her husband even if he is characterless, or sick or penniless.SriRama tells Kousalya about sthree dharma. He goes to Vana. She cries out of the impending separation. She tells Rama “ Take me to that forest where you go. I cannot live without you. I will not disturb you in the forest.” Sri Rama atonce said “ A chaste woman prefers her husband to her son. It is not right on her part to go along with her son leaving her husband. The King will lament on my departure and his grief is inconceivable. It is at this time that you be beside him and console him. It is not right to leave him and come along with me.”

BHAGAVATH GUNA PRAVACHANAM- MUMBAI

2011-10-26T07:04:00.000-07:00

The discourse by Sri Hariji at Mumbai, Ahobila Mutt, Chembur was attended by many devotees from Sep 18th to 23rd. The program was well received and the audience enjoyed it all.

SRI HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- NOVEMBER 2011

2011-10-26T06:59:00.000-07:00

1) PROGRAM AT DUBAI
DATE: 31ST OCT- 5TH NOV
TOPIC: BHAKTHA VIJAYAM
CITY: DUBAI
VENUE; SINDHI HALL
TIME: 7.00 TO 9.00 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 17TH TO 22ND NOV
TOPIC: SRI KRISHNA LEELA
CITY: CHENNAI
VENUE: GURUVAYURAPPAN TEMPLE, NANGANALLUR
TIME: 7.00.P.M TO 9.00 P.M
NOTE: Sri Sri Anna will visit Nanganallur on 20th Nov and conduct radhakalyanam in the morning and deliver discourse on Jayadeva charitram from 4 .oo p.m to 6.00 p.m

UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH- NOVEMBER 2011

2011-10-26T06:57:00.000-07:00

DATE: 4TH NOVEMBER TO 10TH NOVEMBER
TOWN: BRINDAVAN
UTHSAVAM: RASOTHSAVAM

SMT.VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAMS- NOVEMBER 2011

2011-10-26T06:52:00.000-07:00

1 PROGRAM AT DUBAI
DATE: 30TH OCTOBER
TOPIC; SHABARI MOKSHAM
CITY: DUBAI
VENUE: SINDHI HALL
TIME: 7.00P.M TO 9.00 P.M

2)PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: 6TH NOVEMBER
TOPIC: KRSIHNA LEELA( ENGLISH)
CITY: BANGALORE
VENUE: GAYANA SAMAJ, CHAMARAJPET
TIME: 6.00P.M

3) PROGRAM AT MUMBAI
DATE: 19TH AND 20TH NOVEMBER
TOPIC: KUCHELOPAKYANAM AND PRAHLADA CHARITRAM
CITY; MUMBAI
VENUE: CHEMBUR FINE ARTS, CHEMBUR
TIME: 6.30P.M

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- NOV 2011

2011-10-26T06:46:00.001-07:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2011
1) “ Those who harm others will reap its fruits”- who said this to whom?
2) Narada wanders like---------------- says Sukha.
3) What is the greatness of Madhuvana?
4) What are the two meanings of “ sthanuriva”?
5) The Lord eagerly waits to bless His devotees.What example does Druva give for this?
Answers for the month of October 2011
1) Athri
2) He obtained a high post. Hence he became proud of His post.
3) “Bruhaspathisavam” was the sacrifice
4) Siva speaks to Parvathi and tells her that it goes to the Paramathma who is the antharyami of all.
5) Siva gave to Parvathi

OCTOBER WINNERS
1) Girija seetharaman----------------I------------30+10=40points
2) Karthik Venkatraman-------------I------------50=10=60
3)Radhika Venkatraman-------------I------------50+10=60
4)Srinivasan Sujatha---------------------I------------54+10=64
5) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy----------I-------------32=10=42
6) Sethuraman---------------------------II------------56+8=64
7) Padma Narayanan---------------------III-----------40+6=46

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2011

2011-10-26T06:43:00.000-07:00

THIRUNAVAI
Thirunavai is a kshetra on the banks of Bharathapuzhay (Pratheechi). Naavam refers to a boat. The Lord stands here as a boat to take us through the river of samsara. The Lord incarnated as Parashurama to destroy the wicked kshatriyas and after the completion of his work did penance at the Mahendra mountains. He toured through Kerala. The rishis at the banks of the river Pratheechi worshipped him and He preferred to stay there. It was then that Kamala, the consort of the Lord Narayana prayed to him to accept her as his wife in this avathara. But Parasurama said “ You were born of the Bhargava gothra previously. Now I have been born in the same gothra. So we cannot marry in this avathara as we both belong to the same gothra”. The Lordess said “ I was born of the bhargava class in someother incarnation, but Iam your consort at alltimes. You cannot show this reason, if you do so I will perform severe penance.” Saying so she began her penance at the banks of kamalalayam. Saraswathi and Parvathi served her during her penance. Once came an aged brahmana who questioned her on her penance. Knowing her wish to marry Parasurama he began speaking thus “ Alas ! What a choice. Parasurama of all, He is one who holds the parasu in his hand.He killed 21 generations of kings and is always found angry. Better choose a calm and beautiful groom for yourself.” An angry Kamala replied “ How dare you speak such words at Vishnu. He is patience personified. He is now born of the same Brugu class who struck at his chest with his leg. Doesnt this show His good traits” She atonce prepared to leave when the aged Brahmin disappeared atonce and showed His form as Narayana. “ It is not apt for me to marry you as Parasurama but I shall wed you in my original form as Narayana”. Thus the Lord married Kamala and stands in the kshetra of Thirunavai blessing us todate.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH - OCTOBER 2011

2011-10-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

Dharmo Hi Paramo Loke Dharme Sathyam Prathishtitham
Dharmasamsrithamethathcha Pithurvachanamuththamam

The Lord takes avatharas for the sake of establishing dharma. Dharma will never be destroyed. The Lord will not allow dharma to be destroyed. Whenever Dharma declines the Lord takes the form of a fish or a tortoise or a varaha and re-establishes dharma. In the Ramaavathara He follwed dharma to its fullest extent. He showed the potency of truth. There isn’t a single virtue that He did not exhibit in His Avathar.
Sri Rama went to the forest happily. He had he happiness of having fulfilled His father’s wish. He was happy that he followed the principles of truth and dharma. But Lakshmana was sad that Rama had to go to exile. Hence he said to Rama “ kaikeyi has cheated Dasaratha. Dasaratha has given the boons having been deceived by her. This is not dharma at all. This is not truth. Hence you need not go to the forest. You can be coronated king and can rule the kingdom.” Rama replied at once ‘ You speak these words out of affection towards me. You can realize the depths of dharama if you think deeply. Kaikeyi has not deceived Dasaratha. It was Dasaratha who said “ I promise on Rama. Ask anything you need.” The Ikshavaku rulers never go back on their words. Dasaratha has followd truth all his life. Hence it is our duty to keep him truthful all his life by following his words.

PAST EVENTS

2011-10-08T06:47:00.000-07:00

Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaham was conducted at GuruvayUr from July 31st to Aug 7th at Rukmini Kalyana Mandapam, East Nada. All the devotees enjoyed the pravachanam from dawn till dusk. The pravachanam was rendered by Hari Anna and Rangan Anna alternatively.

SMT VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

2011-10-08T06:39:00.000-07:00

PROGRAM AT DELHI
DATE: 15,16TH OCT
CITY: NEW DELHI
VENUE: TAMIL SANGAM
TOPIC: SRIRANGA MAHATHMYAM
TIME: 6.30 TO 8.30 P.M

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH -OCTOBER 2011

2011-10-08T06:36:00.001-07:00

I HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- OCTOBER 2011
PROGRAM AT MUMBAI
DATE:11TH OCT TO 18TH OCT
CITY: MUMBAI
VENUE: SUBRAHMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE, CHEDDANAGAR, CHEMBUR
TIME: 7.00 A.M TO 6.30 P.M
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM-OCTOBER 2011

2011-10-08T06:31:00.001-07:00

QUIZ FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2011
1) What is the name of Dattatreyar’s father?
2) Why was Dakshan high headed?
3) “ Yagnamahothsavaha kila” What is the yagna?
4) When we prostrate before a person to whom does our vandanam go to?
5) “ Premnaathmano Yoardhamadath”- Who gave his ardha to whom out of love?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011
1C) He says that perceiving the Lord in everything is the goal.
1) Karma is non-living. It will not give the fruits on its own. The Lord gives the karmapalan. Hence karma is under the control of the Lord.
2) Andhathamisram
3) The Knower of Vedamantras.
4) Sidhdhapadam

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011
1) Sethuraman------------------I----------------------46+10=56 points
2) Radhika Venkatraman--------I----------------------40+10=50
3)Karthik Venkatraman---------I-----------------------40+10
4) Radhakrishnana ramamurthy--I---------------------22+10=32
5)Srinivasan Sujatha-------------II----------------------46+8=54
6)Padma Narayanan-------------III---------------------34+6=40

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2011

2011-10-08T06:29:00.001-07:00

THIRUVARANVILAI
SESHASANAN- NAME OF PERUMAL
PADMASANI- NAME OF THAYAR
VAMANA VIMANAM- VIMANAM
VYASA THEERTHAM- NAME OF THE THEERTHAM
NAMMAZHWAR MANGALASHASANAM

Parasara Bhagavan was wedded to Vasavi at the third part of Dwaparayugam. Vyasar was born to them. Vyasa lived at the banks of the river Saraswathi at the ashram by name Samyaprasam. He divided the Vedas and taught them to his disciples. He wrote the Mahabharatham because womenfolk and those of the fourth caste cannot recite the Vedas. He wrote the Brahma sutras too. Still his mind was not at peace. He felt that all the shastras did not talk of the glory of Lord vasudeva to the fullest extent. Narada came there at that time and consoled him through many songs on the Lord. Vyasar then wrote Srimad Bhagavatham. It was at this time that Lord Rudra came out of the agnikunda as SriSuka. He was being brought up by Vyasa Himself along with other disciples. Sri Suka was always contemplating on the Lord. He was interested only in renunciation and not in the house-holder’s life. Vyasa sent him to Janaka to be tested if he was fit for renunciation. He ran into the forest in ecstacy. Vyasa ran behind him calling him all the while. Sukar showed his shadow as if it was Suka and attained Vishnupada through the akashamaraga. Vyasa was affected by putra shoka. He came to Thiruvaranvilai. There he did the aradhana of Narayana on Seshasanam. He said “ Oh Lord I have written Srimad Bhagavatham to enjoy your gunas and wanted a son to preach it. “ Immediately the Lord spoke “ Those who worship me here will not have puthrashoka. Suka will come back to you. You may go back to your ashram at Samyaprasam.” Thus Vyasar returned to His ashram. Sri Suka had the sakshathkaram of the Lord.. The Lord sent him back so that the people may be enlightened. “ Go back to bhooloka. You have been born here to recite the Bhagavatham and preach it to the world,” said the Lord. Sukar went back to Vyasar., learnt Bhagavatham from him and gave it to the world. Thus the Lord at Thiruvaranvilai was worshipped by Sage Vyasa himself.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH- SEPTEMBER 2011

2011-09-04T06:33:00.000-07:00

“ Nahamarthaparo Devi Lokamavasthumuthsahe
Vidhdhi mam rishibhisthulyam Vimalam Dharmamasthitham”

There was a poet by name Barthruhari. He wrote Vairagya Shathakam. In it he says everything in this world creates only fear. As we enjoy material pleasures we are subject to diseases. Hence even as we indulge in material pleasure we are faced with the threat of Sickness. For an affluent person, he is faced with the threat of protecting all the money he has hoarded. Even the strongest man has the danger from an enemy stronger than him. For a beautiful woman she has the threat of old age which usurpes all beauty. For a talented person , he has the danger of he being won by yet another talented person. For even the most virtuous person on earth the people will talk only of his faults and not his virtues. Thus everything in this world produces fear and danger. Only vairagya ( detachment) gives happiness. But detachment is not hatred or dislike. Detachment towarards wordly pleasure is called vairagya.
Detachment brings wisdom. But how does one develop this vairagya. By the grace of God a true devotee begets vairagya. Ayodhya kandam describes Lord Rama’s vairagya. His thoughts were alwys on Dharma. Thus vairagya is inbuilt in him because of his mind bent towards dharma. This is the reson why he did not want to snatch away the wealth forsaking dharma. He tells Lakshmana” I don’t mind forsaking wealth but Iam not interested in attaining this wealth at the cost of dharma.”
Kaikeyi orders Rama to go into exile. His face did not droop. He was happy as ever. He was happy in the thought that he was following dharma. He said to kaikeyi” Iam not a greedy person. Iam equivalent to rishis. Iam contended following righteousness. Hence I accept exile happily. This is an instance proving his vairagya.

SYDNEY PROGRAM

2011-09-04T06:10:00.001-07:00

On July 16th and 17th Sri Hari Anna delivered lectures on Shabari moksham and Ajamilopakyanam at the RYDE CIVIC HALL. Smt Vishakha Hari delivered Sita kalyanam and Prahlada Charitram. The hall was full and many enjoyed all the lectures in bliss.

2011-09-04T06:03:00.000-07:00

MELBOURNE PRAVACHANAM

From July 6th to 8th Sri Hari Anna delivered lectures on Krishna leela at Scholastica’s community centre. On July 10th Smt Vishakha Hari delivered Sundarakandam sangeetha upanyasam at the same venue. Many devotees attended the programmes in joy.

PAST EVENTS

2011-09-04T05:55:00.000-07:00

1) SINGAPORE PRAVACHANAM

From June 27th to July 2nd Sri Hari Anna delivered discourses on Bhaktha vijayam at Geylang Sivan temple, Singapore. Many people attended and benefited by the lectures.On July 3rd Smt Vishakha Hari gave a sangeetha upanyasam on Meera Bai at Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society.

SMT.VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM- SEPT 2011

2011-09-04T05:12:00.000-07:00

1) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 11TH SEPT
CITY: CHENNAI
TOPIC: KRISHNA LEELA
VENUE: THE MUSIC ACADEMY
TIME: 6.30P.M

2) PROGRAM AT THIRUNELVELI
DATE: 17TH SEP
TOWN: THIRUNELVELI
TOPIC; THAYGARJA CHARITRAM
VENUE: NELLAI SANGEETHA SABHA
TIME: 6.30 P.M

3) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 23RD SEPT TO 25TH SEPT
CITY: CHENNAI
TOPIC: BHAKTHA VIJAYAM
VENUE: INFOSYS HALL
TIME: 6.30P.M

HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM

2011-09-04T05:09:00.001-07:00

PROGRAM AT MUMBAI
DATE: 18TH SEPT TO 23RD SEP
CITY: MUMBAI
TOPIC: BHAGAVATHGUNA PRAVACHANAM
VENUE: AHOBILA MUTT, CHEMBUR
TIME: 7.00 P.M TO 9 .00 P.M

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- SEPTEMBER 2011

2011-09-04T05:02:00.000-07:00

I UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH
UTHSAVAM: RADHASHTAMY
DATE: 4TH SEPT TO 9TH SEPT
TOWN: BRINDAVANAM
II NAVARATHRY UTHSAVAM

UTHSAVAM: NAVARATHRY

DATE; 28THSEPT TO 5TH OCT

VILLAGE: PARANOOR

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- SEPTEMBER 2011

2011-09-04T04:59:00.000-07:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF SEP 2011
1) In the 39th chapter KapilaVasudevar:
a) criticizes idol worship
b) preaches ashtanga yoga
c) says the goal is to see the Lord in everyone.
Choose the right answer.
2) “ Karmana Deivanethrena”- What is the meaning of Deivanethrena?
3) Which kind of hell will a person runnig his family through adharma attain?
4) Who amongst the brahmanas who have done vedadhyanam is the greatest?
5) What is the name of the kshetra where Devahuthi attained sidhdhi?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST2011
1) Devahuthi served Kardama Prajapathi the same way in which Parvathi served Lord Parameshwara.
2) Havirbhu
3) Maithreya
4) Space, air, fire, water, earth-5
Sound, touch, form, taste, smell-5
Eyes, ears,nose,tongue,skin-5
Speech,hands,legs,Payu,upastham-5
Mind, Ahankaram(ego), Chiththam( thoughts), budhdhi-4
5) Even after attaing moksha they will be devoted.

Winners for the month of August 2011
1) Sethuraman----------------------------I----------------36+10=46points
2) Gopika sampath-----------------------I----------------30+10=40points
3) Padma Narayanan------------------I------------------24+10=34points
4) Srinivasan Sujatha------------------I-------------------36+10=46
5) S.Raja Ramakrishnan---------------I--------------------6+10=16
6) Radhika Venkatraman------------II--------------------32+8= 40
7) Karthik Venkatraman-------------II---------------------32+8=40
8) Girija seetharaman---------------Ii----------------------22+8=30
9) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy-----II--------------------14+8=22
10) Srinivasan----------------------------III----------------------6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2011

2011-09-04T04:44:00.000-07:00

THIRUPULIYUR
The Name of the Lord- mayapiran
The name of the Goddess- Porkodi
The name of the vimanam- Purushasukthavimanam
Saptharishis saw the Lord.

Once the saptharishis- Athri, Brugu,Vasishtar, Kuthsar, Gouthamar, Aangirasar, kashyapar did a yagam. They were the the wise ones who discovered the seven mantras of vyahruthi. They serve and pray for the welfare of humanity. In the kshetra of Puliyur there is a saras by name pragyasaras. The saptharishis did the yagam at the banks of this Pragyasaras for begetting pragya( wisdom).. They had a lot of cows and the cows used to graze nearby. One fine morning as they came out of the ashram to have a bath they spotted a tiger which came running towards the cows to eat them up. They began chasing the tiger with a stick in hand so as to save their cows. But the tiger had miraculous powers. It made the hands of the saptharishis actionless. They were dumbfounded. They began questioning the tiger “ Who are you in reality. How do you have such powers? “. The tiger atonce replied with respect “ We are tigers. We feed on cows. It is our dharma. But you rishis who should infact follow ahimsa are killing cows in your sacrifice so as to beget heaven. Don’t you feel that this is selfishness. The saptharishis replied “ Pasuyagam has been specified as a dharma in the Vedas. The cows too get punya by being sacrificed so. This is just as a doctor cures a patient by surgery using the knife. He does so only to cure and not to harm. The Tiger replied “ If surgery is not required the doctors cure patients by just giving medicines. The Lord gets pleased even by Purodasa ( flour) yagam. You need not kill cows for this. The saptharishis were awestruck “ Who are yopu in this form? Are you a Deva or rakshasa or a yaksha? Atonce the tiger roared and showed its real form. There stood the Lord with His conch and chakra. The saptharishis were overjopyed. They stopped the pasuyaga and completed the sacrifice by bagayagna. Thus those who worship the Lord in this kshetra get all the fruits of a yaga.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2011

2011-07-31T23:38:00.000-07:00

Na Vanam GanthuKamasya Thyajathascha Vasundharam
Sarvalokaathigasyeva lakshyathe Chiththavikriya
Gnanis and Karma Yogis consider joy and sorrow equally. Joy, sorrow, prestige, censure, fortune, loss are allfor the body and not the soul.The soul is always Aanandaswarupi. They always concentrate on the soul and not the body. Hence a gnanyogi is able to perceive happiness as equivalent to sorrow. A karmayogi serves without expectation of fruits. Those who expect fruits only will expect profits. A karmayogi does not expect fruits, hence he is able to percieve fortune and loss equally.
Sri Rama considered joy and sorrow equally. Just the previos day Dasaratha called Rama and informed him that He will be coronated as Yuvaraja.Sri Rama was happy then. However there were no signs of He becoming excited by begetting this huge fortune. The very next day The coronation was cancelled. Dasratha called him and said’ The Coronation will not take place. I have given Kaikeyi 2 vows. You cannot earn on our own either. You have to go to the forest for 14 years. The fortune was lost and Rama had to face two huge problems of loss of fortune and life in the forest. Yet He was calm and happy as ever. He was not anxious, nor angry nor sad. He considered the joy of rajyalabham and the sorrow of vanavasam equally. He was highly virtuous and was intent on fulfilling His father’s promise. He was not keen on attaining the kingdom. “Be it whatever I shall not forsake Dharma” was Rama’s policy. Hence He was able to perceive joy and sorrow equally.

PAST EVENTS

2011-07-31T23:26:00.000-07:00

PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM

The Seetha kalyana Mahothsava Committee conducted Sri Hari Anna’s upanyasam at Gorathamoolai, Srirangam on June 7,8 and 9th. Sri Hari Anna delivered lectures on Shabari moksham and Sundara Kandam. There was good response and the audience enjoyed every bit of it.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- AUGUST 2011

2011-07-31T23:15:00.000-07:00

I UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH

UTHSAVAM: GOKULASHTAMY UTHSAVAM
DATE: 22NDAUG TO 31ST AUG
VILLAGE: PARANOOR
II HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM

SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM, GURUVAYUR

DATE: JULY 31ST TO AUG 7TH

TOWN: GURUVAYUR

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM

TIME: 7.00 A.M TO 6.30 P.M

VENUE: RUKMINI REGENCY, EAST NADA

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- AUGUST 2011

2011-07-31T22:59:00.000-07:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2011
1) Devahuthi served Kardama Prajapathi. Whom does Sri Sukar compare Devahuthi to in this context.
2) What is the name of Pulasthyar’s wife?
3) Who was Vyasa’s friend?
4) What are the 24 thatvas that kapilaVasudevar preached/
5) “ Naikathmatham Me Spruhayanthi Kechith
The Saints:
a) Will not expect even swargam
b) Will want wordly life
c) Will not be devoid of devotion even when they attain moksham.

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
1) Vidura
2) Darbam
3) 13 ( 6th canto of Srimad Bhagavatham deals with daksha’s second janma. Third canto deals with daksha’s first janma. Answer is to be given from the third canto only. Some have answerd from the 6th canto. One mark has been awarded for such answers however.)
4) He came walking, as He put His hands on Garuda.
5) They stopped Mahalakshmi.

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2011
1) There is no lust or anger in Sri Vaikuntam. For the purpose of playing His divine sports He has created LeelaVaikuntam.The Sanakadis cursed JayaVijaya at this LeelaVaikuntam only.
2) Shatharupa
3) Barhishmathi. At this kshetra Lord Varaha moved His body. When doing so some hair fell down from His body.
4) Sri Naradar
5) Good Qualities- “ Thasmai Gunaganaadyaya.” In this sloka Sri Suka says Kardama Prajapathi’s wealth is his virtues.”

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011

1) Girija Sitaraman------------I prize------6+10= 16 points

2) Radhika Venkatraman------IIprize-----16+8= 24

3) Karthik Venkatraman------IIprize------16+8 =24

4)Gopika Sampath------------IIprize------16+8=24

5) Sethuraman----------------II prize------20+8=28

6) Srinivasan Sujatha---------IIIprize------20+6=26

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

1) Srinivasan Sujatha---------I prize--------26+10= 36points

2) Radhika Venkatraman-----II prize-------24+8= 32

3) Karthik Venkatraman------II prize-------24+8= 32

4) Sethuraman----------------II prize-------28+8 =36

5) Girija Sitaraman------------III------------16+6=22

6) Gopika Sampath-----------III------------24+6= 30

7) Padma Narayanan---------III------------18+6=24

8) Raja-----------------------III-----------6 points

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2011

2011-07-31T22:55:00.000-07:00

SRIKURMAM

On the banks of the Bay of Bengal is a kshetra called SriKurmam. Here the Lord is in the form of a salagramam. During the pralaya Brahma incarnated on a lotus of his own. He atonce began questioning the origin of this world and its creation. He came to a conclusion that He is the Creator of the entire universe. It was then that he saw a small tortoise playing in the pralaya waters. “ Who are you? “,He questioned. “Iam the Creator of this universe and and you too.’ Brahma was surprised “ How come I have four heads and you are so small. How is it that you proclaim yourself as the Creator. ?”. The Lord immediately said ‘ I have come in the form of a kurma, in order to play with you. Look atmy transcendental form. Immediately the Lord showed His Huge celestial form with thousands of eyes and hands. Brahma extolled the Lord who said to Him “ You are Nadaswaroopa and youir wife saraswathi is Vakswaroopa. You both pervade the whole world. Know that Iam the base for this entire world. I bear this entire universe on my back.” This is the reason why the world is stable. This Aadikurma murthy was worshipped by Swetharaja and Sulochana.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH- JUNE 2011

2011-06-16T07:33:00.001-07:00

Gandharve cha bhuvi sreshto Babhuva Bharathaagrajaha
Kalyanaabhijanaha Sadhuradeenaathma Mahamathihi
Vyasaneshu manushyanam Brusham Bhavathi Dukhithaha
Uthsaveshu cha Sarveshu pitheva Parithushyathi
Sathyavadhi Maheshvaaso Vrudhasevi Jithendriyaha.

All characters of Srimad Ramayanam are ideal characters. A father has to be like Dasaratha. He even sacrificed his life for his son. A ruler also has to be like dasaratha. He treated the citizens of Ayodhya like Gods. Brothers should be like Bharatha, Shatrugna, Lakshmana. Pathivrathas ought to be like Seetha. A friend ought to be like Sugriva. A dasa ought to be like Hanuman. A refugee ought to be like Vibheeshana. This family is an auspicious family”- says Valmiki.” Kalyanabhijanaha.
This family had extreme devotion towards SriRama. The reason is Rama’s virtues. Sri Ramaavatharam took place several yugas before. We live in a completely different yuga. Still we beget devotion towards SriRama on listening to His transcendental virtues. Thus what is surprising if Lakshmana, Baratha, Hanuman became devoted to the Lord, they being born in the same age as Rama. This is why Valmiki describes Sri Rama’s virtues in Ramayana every now and then.
He is agood ruler who participates in the joys and sorrows of the people. He who is indifferent towards the people and is intent only on his happiness is of no use to the people. Sri Rama participated in each and evry activity of the people. For example he used to share the joy of a marriage of his citizen, he helped the needy. He was truthful. He sacrificed his kingdom for the sake of truth. He was valorous. He was humble towards the sadhus. He knew good music. He had controlled his senses. As soon as Dsaratha asked him to leave to the forest he did so with a happy heart. He did not expect Rajyasukha. This is an example of his extensive control of his senses.

PAST EVENTS-

2011-06-16T07:18:00.000-07:00

BHAKTHA VIJAYAM- PONDICHERRY
Bhaktha Vijaya Pravachanam was held at Pondicherry Sringeri Mutt from April 18th to 23rd organized by Sri KrishnaPremika Bhajanai Mandali. Sri Hari Anna delivered lectures on many bhakthas. A huge audience benefited from the lectures. On 24th April morning Radhakalyana mahothsavam was conducted in the morning. In the evening Smt Vishakha hari delivered a musical discourse on Andal Kalyanam.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH- JUNE 2011

2011-06-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

I UTHSAVAM OF THE MONTH -JUNE 2011

DATE: 5TH JUNE TO 14TH JUNE
UTHSAVAM: VASANTHOTHSAVAM

VILLAGE: PARANOOR

II HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- JUNE AND JULY 2011

1) Program at Srirangam

DATE: 7TH JUNE TO 9TH JUNE

TOPIC: SUNDARA KANDAM

VENUE: GORATHA MOOLAI, SRIRANGAM

TOWN: SRIRANGAM

2) PROGRAM AT SINGAPORE:

DATE: 27TH JUNE TO 2ND JULY

VENUE: SIVAN TEMPLE, NO.24 GEYLANG EAST AVENUE,

TOPIC: BHAKTHA VIJAYAM

CITY: SINGAPORE

3) PROGRAM AT MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

DATE: 6TH- 8TH JULY

VENUE: SCHOLASTICA'S COMMUNITY CENTRE, 348 BURWOOD HWY,

BENNETSWOOD, MELWAY, REF 61D6

TOPIC: KRISHNA LEELA

TIME: 7.30 TO 9.00P.M

4) DATE: 10TH JULY

TIME: 10.00 A.M TO 11.A.M

TOPIC: RUKMINI KALYANAM

VENUE: SHIVA VISHNU TEMPLE, MELBOURNE

5) PROGRAM AT SYDNEY

DATE: 14TH JULY

VENUE: SYDNEY MURUGAN TEMPLE, 217 GREAT WESTERN HWY, MAYS HILL 2145

TOPIC: PARVATHY KALYANAM

6) DATE:16TH JULY,

VENUE: MACQUARIE THEATRE, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, BALACLAVA ROAD, NSW 2109

TOPIC: SHABARI MOKSHAM

TIME: 6.00P.M

7) JULY 17TH

VENUE: RYDE CIVIC HALL, CNR DEVLIN& BLAXLAND RD
TIME: 5.00 P.M

TOPIC: AJAMILOPAKYANAM

8) PROGRAM AT GURUVAYUR
DATE: 31ST JULY TO AUG 7TH
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM
VENUE: RUKMINI REGENCY,
RUKMINI KALYANA MANDAPAM, EAST NADA
TIME: 7.00A.M TO 6.00P.M

III VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

1) PROGRAM AT SINGAPORE
DATE: JULY 3RD
VENUE: SIFAS, 2A STARLITE ROAD, SINGAPORE
TOPIC: MEERA BAI
TIME; 6.30 P.M TO 8.30 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT MELBOURNE
DATE: 10TH JULY
VENUE: SCHOLASTICA'S COMMUNITY CENTRE, 348 , BURWOOD HWY,
BENNETSWOOD, MELWAY REF 61D6
TOPIC: SUNDARA KANDAM
TIME: 4.00P.M TO 7.30 P.M

3) PROGRAM AT SYDNEY
DATE: 16TH JULY
VENUE: MACQUARIE THEATRE, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, BALACLAVA ROAD, NSW 2109
TIME; 7.00P.M

4) DATE: JULY 17TH
VENUE: RYDE CIVIC HALL, CNR DEVLIN& BLAXLAND RDS, RYDE
TIME: 6.00P.M

5) PROGRAM AT KARUR

DATE: 31ST JULY

VENUE: NARADA GANA SABHA

TIME: 7.00P.M

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- JUNE 2011

2011-06-09T20:04:00.001-07:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011
1) Which devotee is like the pillow to the Lord?
2) Varaha swami’s roma signifies a particular aspect of the yagna. Which is it?
3) How many daughters did Daksha prajapathi have?
4) The Lord came to meet the sanakadis at Vaikunta
A) He came mounted on Garuda
B) He came walking along with Garuda on whom he put his hands
C) He came along with Lakshmi sans Garuda
Choose the correct answer.
5) Jaya, Vijaya stopped the Sanakadis. Have they stopped some others too?

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2011
1) The sanakadis cursed the dwarapalakas out of anger. Is there a place for anger at Vaikunta.
2) Who is the wife of Swayambhuva manu?
3) Which is the capital city of Swayambhuva manu? What is the greatness of that place?
4) Who was the sage who extolled the virtues of Kardama to Devahuthi.
5) What was the wealth of kardama.

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2011
1) The reflection of the full moon falls on the water. If the water shakes the reflection shakes too. This gives an impression as if the moon itself shakes. But the characteristic of being shaken is associated only to the reflection and not to the bimba itself. Thus birth, death etc can only be associated to anathma and not to athma.
2) Saankhyayana
3) They saw in their hearts.
4) “ The Lord creates using me as an instrument”. As long as this feeling persists Rajogunam will not influence Brahma.
5) Thumb finger

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2011
1) Radhika Venkatraman---------------I--------------6+10points
2) Karthik Venkatraman---------------I--------------6+10 points
3) Sudarshana Sriram-----------------I--------------10points
4) Gopika Sampath--------------------I-------------6+10 points
5) Srinivasan Sujatha------------------I---------------10+10 points
6) Padma Narayanan-----------------I----------------8+10 points
7) Sethuraman-----------------------I----------------10+10points
8) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy------II---------------6+8 points
9) Girija Seetharaman---------------III---------------6 points
Note: Owing to Sri Hari Anna's hectic schedule July questions are posted in June itself. Please post the answers for July questions also. Sri Hari Anna may visit foreign countries in June and July. The detailed programme will be posted in a week. The answers for both June and July will be evaluated and posted in August after Hari anna's return.

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011

2011-06-09T20:02:00.001-07:00

THIRUVALLAVAZH
SriVallabhapuram(Thiruvallavazh) is a sacred place in Kerala. There once existed a pishacha by name Gantakarna in Kailasa. He was a Shivabhaktha and a hater of Vishnu. He used to have a bell (Ganta) around his ears and shake them whenever he heard the name of Vishnu. Once he came upon Krishna and Arjuna on their way to Kailasa. Gantakarnan, quite surprised by their act questioned them their purpose of visit. Arjuna atonce said “ I worshipped the feet of Krishna and saw in my dream Lord Shiva granting the paasupatastra. I just wanted to know how the two are interrelated. I asked Krishna how this was possible and he replied that the answer would be a kailasa yatra. Hence we are here.” Gantakarnan quite enthusiastically began describing “ Shiva is the omnipotent Lord and He is the All pervading Lord.” But Arjuna refutes “ I have heard that Lord Krishna is the Lord of all Lords and I have also seen with my own eyes His Vishwaroopa.” As soon as Arjuna said this Gantakarna’s eyes shone in anger. They all reached Kailasa and there they had the wonderful darshan of Lord Shiva who looked straight at Gantakarnan and spoke to him.” All the shastras declare that Lord Narayana is the All pervading diety and giver of moksha Hence we are all part of Him. Gantakarnan was surprised at this and worshipped Krishna and Arjuna who were none but NaraNarayana. Krishna and Lord Shiva worshipped each other. Shiva looked at Arjuna and said” Lord Krishna’s worship will bestow everything on us. Those who show hatred towards him will be despised by me too.” Arjuna was thus satisfied by his reply and Gantakarna too came to Thiruvallavazh kshetra to worship Lord Vishnu. In the end he attained liberation. Thus the worship of Lord Vishnu at this kshetra grants longevity, prosperity and peace.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH - MAY 2011

2011-05-05T05:12:00.001-07:00

Gunan Gunavato Deva Devakalpasya Deemataha
Priyaan Aanandanan Kruthsnan Pravakshyamodya Than Srunu
Divyairgunaihi Shakrasamo Ramaha Sathyaparakramaha
Ikshvakubhyoapi Sarvebhyo hyathiriktho vishampathe
Prajasukhathve chandrasya vasudhayaha kshamagunaihi
Bhudya bruhaspathesthulyo veerye sakshath shacheepathehe.

Aanjaneyaswami crossed the shathayojana sagara ( ocean), saw Seetha Devi in the ashokavana, thus he saw the other end of the ocean. Jatayu’s funeral rites were done by Sri Rama and thus saw the end of samsara sagara. Rama conquered Ravana, who was might personified and thus saw the end of the sea of strength. But till date none is able to see the end of the sea of Rama’s virtues. One is attracted to another and starts loving him only because of his virtues. One develops Ramabhakthi on listening to Rama’s virtues. We are inspired to tread the dharmic track. Even today thousands of devotees are attracted to the Lord’s virtues and live for him.
The citizens of Ayodhya were greatly affectionate towards Rama. They were all excited when Dasaratha announced the impending Pattabhisheka of Lord Rama. They expressed their unanimous acceptance. They also stated His qualities:
Priyaan aanandanan_ If a person is praised admist a gathering it will not be acceptable to one and all. But the praise of Rama’s virtues gives happiness to one and all.
Divayaihi Gunaihi : Sri Rama has attributes beyond one’s imagination.His qualities are divine. He had qualities which previously the kings of Ikshvaku rulers did not have. For example even if one repeated the same mistake for a 100 times he was willing to forgive him.
Prajaasukhathve chandrasya: Sri Rama gave happiness to all those suffering just as a moon by its cool rays gave happiness to those suffering in scorching heat. He is as patient as the earth and as intelligent as Bruhaspathi. He was also as valorous as Indra.

SRIMAD RAMAYANAM- K.K NAGAR, CHENNAI

2011-05-05T05:05:00.001-07:00

SRIMAD RAMAYANA PRAVACHANAM
On behalf of Sri Rama BhakthaJana Samaj, K.K Nagar, Chennai lectures on SrimadRamayana of Sri Hari Anna were held at PadmaSeshadri school grounds. From April 1st to 8th Hari Anna delivered lectures till PadukaPattabhishekam and on April 9th and 10th Smt Vishakha Hari gave sangeetha upanyasam on Aranyakandam. The ground was filled with eager listeners who lapped it up all and wasked for more.

PAST EVENTS

2011-05-05T04:57:00.000-07:00

BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM-CHINMAYANAGAR, VIRUGAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI
Sri Hari Anna delivered a sapthaham at Harihara temple, ChinmayaNagar from March 6th to 12th.On 13th Divyanamam and Radhakalyanam were conducted with many devotees participating.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- MAY 2011

2011-05-05T04:43:00.000-07:00

I UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH
Uthsavam: Radha kalyanam

Date: May 12th to 17th

Town: Brindavanam

II HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- MAY 2011

Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaham- Bangalore

Date: 29th May to June 4th

City: Bangalore

Venue: Udakathoor Mutt,

Topic: Srimad Bhagavatham

Time: 6.30 to 8.30 p.m

III VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

1) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE

Date: 8th May

Topic: Seetha Kalyanam

Venue: Chowdiah hall

Time: 6.00p.m to 9.00 p.m

2) Date: 9th May

Topic- Sundara kandam in English

Venue: Fort High School, Chamarajpet

Time: 6.00 p.m

3) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM

Date: 14th, 15th May

Venue: Thyagaraja Temple, Kodiyalam Mandapa Road

Time: 7.00 to 9.00p.m

4) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM

Date: 30, 31st May

Topic: Sriranga mahathmyam

Venue: Goratha Moolai, Vadakku Chithirai veedhi

Time: 7.00 p.m

5) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE

Date: June 5th

Venue: Udakathoor Mutt

Time: 6.30 p.m

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- MAY 2011

2011-05-05T04:39:00.001-07:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH- MAY 2011
1) The qualities of anathma ( not athma) are associated with athma. Which simili does Maithreya use to elucidate this?
2) To whom did Sanathkumara preach Bhagavathadharmam?
3) Brahma realized God after a lot of penance admist pralaya waters. Where did he see God?
4) During the creation what should Brahma do so that rajoguna does not bind him?
5) Daksha was born out of an organ of Brahma. Which one is it?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2011
1) Prabhasam
2) Bakasura
3) After Duryodhana’s death the Lord thought “ It is not suffice that the burden of the earth have been removed through the Bharathayuddha. The Yadavas too should attain swarga due to Brahmashapa. Only then the bhubhara will be totally removed”. Thus thinking the Lord did not attain satisfaction.
4) Maithreya
5) Due to the curse of Mandavya Ymadharmaraja incarnated as Vidura.

WINNERS FOR APRIL 2011
1) S.Sethuraman-------------------I--------------10 points
2) Srinivasan Sujatha--------------I--------------10 points
3) Padma Narayanan ------------II---------------8 points
4) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy--III--------------6 points
5) Gopika Sampath---------------III--------------6 points
6) Radhika Venkatraman---------III--------------6 points
7) karthik Venkatraman----------III---------------6 points
8) K.P Lakshmi------------------III-----------------6 points

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2011

2011-05-05T04:37:00.001-07:00

THIRUTHANGAL
“Thiruthangal Uuranai”- Thirumangai aazhwar mangalasanam.
Banasuran was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He once prayed to Shiva to bestow him with thousand arms so that he can play the mrudangam during his rudrathandavam. Shiva too did so. But instead of playing the instrument with his thousand arms he started fighting battles against one and all. Instigated by this malicious act Shiva said “ A person equal to me shall severe your thousand hands.” Usha was the daughter of Banasura. She once saw in a dream that a young prince played with her. She immediately wanted to know who he was. Chitralekha started drawing hundreds of pictures which did not yield the expected result. She then drew the pictures of Yadava rulers like Balarama, Krishna, Pradyumna and Anrudha. As soon as she sketched the picture of Anirudha Usha was only too excited. “It is he, It is he”- she exclaimed. Chitralekha being a yogini atonce brought Anirudha to her chamber even as he was sleeping atop his house. They then played there for a long time. Some spy who oversaw all this complained to Banasura who arrested Anirudha for no fault of his. Lord Krishna fought a tough battle. Banasura sought the refuge of Shiva who faught on his side. Lord Krishna severed all of Banasura’s hands except four. Krishna then told Shiva “ Iam you and you are me. Those who show hatred against me or you though a devotee of either shall attain hell. I as Brahma create, as Rudra destroy and as Vishnu protect. Your devotee is mine and my devotee is yours.I shall not kill Banasura, he being a descendent of Prahlada.” Thus Banasura was consoled and Anirudha was married to Usha. Rudra showed false anger at Banasura and asked him never to join his bhutaganas. A repenting Banasura asked for parihara when he said that a dip in the holy waters of Papavinashini teertha at Thiruthangal will cleanse him of his sin. Banasura did so and rejoined Rudragana. Thus those who visit this kshetra will beget their lost status and also beget a good groom. Victory be to him who visits this kshetra.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH APRIL 2011

2011-03-29T05:49:00.001-07:00

THATHASCHA DWADASHE MASE CHAITHRE NAAVAMIKE THITHOU NAKSHATREADITHIDAIVATHYE SVOCHCHASAMSTHESHU PANCHASU GRAHESHU KARKATE LAGNE VAKPATHAVINDUNA SAHA’ PRODYAMANE JAGANNATHAM SARVALOKANAMSKRUTHAM KOUSALYAJANAYATH RAMAM SARVALAKSHANASAMYUTHAM VISHNORARDHAM MAHABHAGAM PUTHRAMAIKSHVAKAVARDHANAM KOUSALYA SHUSHUBHE THENA PUTHRENA AMITHA THEJASA YATHA VARENA DEVANAM ADITHIRVAJRAPANINA In the Gita the Lord says “ Janma karma cha me divyam”. “ My birth, my leelas are all transcendental. The Lord is not destined to be born nor is He governed by karma.Yet He takes several avtharas in this samsara. The only reason for such avathar is His Compassion. He takes the avatharam in order to lift the samsaris from the mire of samsara. “ Darma samsthapanarthaya”- The Lord also takes the avathar in order to establish Darma. The Lord does not suffer Garbhavasam. Does Matsyavatharam come from a fish? Is the Kurma avatharam from a tortoise? He takes the form of a fish or tortoise out of His own will. The Varaha avatharam was from the nostril of Brahama and Narasimha came out of a pillar. These are revelations that the Lord does not have garbhavasam. Lord Krishna was not born to Devaki the way children are born on earth. He gave darshan as “ Thamadbhutham balakam”- holding the conch and the disc, with 4 hands. Devaki at once prayed that the Lord should reveal Himself as a child. Immediately He showed the form of a child. Even in Rama Avathara the Lord showed His magnificient form before Kousalya. This is how Vyasa or Tulasidas describes the Ramaavathar. Valmiki also says “ Kousalya ajanayath” and “Divyalakshnasamyutham” and hence hints that the Lord gave darshan to Kousalya. 12months from the completion of the puthrakameshti, on a navami thithi, the star of punarvasu, 5 planets ruling the high skies Kousalya gave birth to Rama, the amsha of Vishnu and thus earned praise to the Ikshvaku dynasty. Just as the mother of Indra attained great fame and just as Adithi, mother of Vamana bhagavan attained great heights so did Kousalya shine at the birth of effulgent Rama. All over the world we celebrate Sri Ramanavami uthsavam.Dasaratha celebrated the first ever SriRamanavami uthsavam that day. April 12th this year is to be celebrated as SriRamanavami. It is but apt that we revel in this sloka and its meaning.

PAST EVENTS

2011-03-29T05:28:00.000-07:00

KRISHNA GANA SABHA PRAVCHANAM

Sri Hari Anna’s pravachanam at Krishna Gana sabha, T.Nagar, Chennai was conducted from Feb 7th to 11th. Organised by Sri Krishna Gana sabha , the event was well attended. Sri Harianna gave enthusiastic pravachanams on Krishna leelas. The audience enjoyed all the upanyasams.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- APRIL 2011

2011-03-29T05:13:00.001-07:00

I) UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH UTHSAVAM: SRIRAMANAVAMI UTHSAVAM DATE: APRIL 10TH TO 12TH VILLAGE: SENGANOOR II) HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS

SRIMAD RAMAYANA PRAVACHANAM, CHENNAI

DATE: APRIL 1ST TO 8TH CITY: CHENNAI TOPIC: BALAKANDAM, AYODHYA KANDAM VENUE: PADMA SESHADRI SCHOOL, K.K NAGAR, CHENNAI TIME: 6.30P.M TO 8.30P.M

2) BHAKTHA VIJAYAM PRAVACHANAM, PONDICHERRY

DATE: 18TH APRIL TO 23RD APRIL PLACE: PONDICHERRY TOPIC: BHAKTHA VIJAYAM VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT TIME: 7.00P.M TO 9.00 P.M

III) VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

1) PROGRAM AT DELHI

DATE: 2ND, 3RD APRIL

CITY: DELHI

VENUE: TAMIL SANGAM, R.K PURAM

TOPIC: RAMA NAMA PRABHAVAM AND KRISHNA LEELAI

TIME: 6.30 TO 9.00 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI

DATE: 8TH AND 9TH APRIL

CITY: CHENNAI

VENUE: PADMA SESHADRI SCHOOL, K.K NAGAR

TOPIC: JATAYU MOKSHAM, SHABARI MOKSHAM

TIME: 6.30 TO 8.30 P.M

3) PROGRAM AT PONDICHERRY

DATE: 24TH APRIL

CITY: PONDICHERRY

TOPIC: ANDAL KALYANAM

VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT

TIME: 7.00 TO 9.00 P.M

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM - APRIL 2011

2011-03-29T05:07:00.001-07:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2011

1) At which place during his theertha yatra did Vidura come to know of kauravas destruction?
2) Whose sister was Poothana?
3) Why did the Lord not rejoice on Duryodana’s death?
4) When the Lord advised Udhdhava about athmagnana who listened to him along with udhava?
5) Who was born as Vidura? Who cursed in order that Vidura was born.

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011
1) Penance
2) 1000 years as per Devas’ count
3) Rahasyam means Bhakthi. Angam means karma
4) 10 lakshanas. They are 1) Sargam 2) Visargam 3)sthanam 4) Poshanam 5) uuti 6) Manvatharakatha 7) Eeshanukatha 8) Nirodham 9) Mukthi 10) Aashrayam
5) Description of Sri Rama avatharam, Sri Krishna avatharam and such avatharas, and bhaktha charitram like Dhruva charitram, Ambarisha charitram etc is called Eeshakatha.

MARCH WINNERS
1) Girija Seetharaman----------I---------104+10 points
2) Gopika Sampath-------------I---------90+10 points
3) Padma Naryanan-----------I----------82+10 points
4) Radhakrishnana Ramamurthy----I----62+10
5) Radhika Venkatraman-----------II---80+8 points
6) Karthik Venkatraman-----------II----72+8
7) Srinivasan Sujatha--------------II-------102+8
8) Srinivasan----------------------III--------18+6

WINNERS FOR THE YEAR 2010-2011
1) FIRST PRIZE---GIRIJA SEETHARAMAN--114POINTS
2) SECOND PRIZE--SRINIVASAN SUJATHA--110POINTS
3) THIRD PRIZE---GOPIKA SAMPATH--------100 POINTS
CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2011

2011-03-29T05:05:00.001-07:00

THIRUNEERMALAI Sri Rama took His avathar in this land to establish dharama. He did so by ruling over the land for 11000 and odd years. Sita Devi left the earth well before the Lord. Lakshmana too left his mortal body through yogamargam. Sri Rama entered the Sarayu river along with His entire family. Valmiki who could not withstand the separation from Sri Rama decided to get back to south. He yearned for Sri Rama’s darshan. He knew that Rama was none other than Lord Narayana himself and Sita was Mahalakshmi. Their departure from the earth was not true. It was just an illusion. His form is immortal. Those who want to see Him can do so if the requisite penance is done. Valmiki was in search of an apt place for his penance. He spotted Thondaimandalam, devoid of people, full of trees and beautiful hills. He climbed atop a hillbut was inflicted with severe thirst. He wandered here and there for water and food but could not trace any. It was at that time that he saw a young hunter. “ Is there any place where I could get some water “, the sage requested.Atonce the hunter struck an arrow which pierced the mountain and out sprang sweet waters. The sage was astonished at this feat. Immediately the hunter disappeared and instead stood the Lord with his four arms along with SriDevi. Valmiki praised the Lord who comforted the sage saying His forms were eternal. They were neither created nor could be destroyed.” You may stay here and do my aradhana henceforth. This hill shall from now on be called THiruneermalai as water sprang out of this hill.”- Thus Valamiki styaed there and read the Ramayana and was immensely satisfied.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH- MARCH 2011

2011-03-02T04:53:00.000-08:00

“ Bhayam Thyajatha Bhadram Vaha Hithartham Yudhi Ravanam
Saputhrapouthram Saamathyam Samithragnaathibaandhavam
Hathva kruram Duradarsham Devarshinam Bhayaavaham
Dashavarshasahasrani Dashavarshashathaani cha
Vathsyami Manushe Loke Palayan Pruthiveemimaam

Srimad Ramayanam is a sharanagathi shastram. Every kaandam has sharanagathi in it. In the Baala kanda the sharanagathi of the devas has been described. The Devas, tormented by the rakshasa assembled and pondered” Under whom do we surrender ourselves and take refuge? Who will save us. It was Sriman Narayanan who protected the people from Hiranyakashipu, Madhukaitabha. Again now it is He who should protect us. Where do we see Him? Shall we go to the Ksheerabdhi. If we wish to see Him truly we can see Him here and now” – thus the Devas reflected. It was then that the Lord arrived mounted on Garuda. The Devas, delighted at the sight of the Lord said “ Oh Lord. We are suffereing at the hands of Ravana. We surrender unto you. Please save us.” Do we surrender to the Lord because He grants us Abhayam or do we surrender looking at Him who always gives Abhaya? HE never for a moment lets us down. It is the nature of the Lord to grant abhayam whether we surrender to him or not. As soon as the Devas surrendered the first words the Lord spoke were “ Do not fret” He showed His abhayahastha too. “ You will soon beget fortune. I shall destroy Ravana along with his entire family so that you and this entire world begets good fortune. Besides I shall rule the world for 11000 years and show the world the path to righteousness.”

PAST EVENTS

2011-03-02T04:09:00.000-08:00

THIRUNELVELI SAPTHAHAM

Srimad Bhagavatha Pravachanam was conducted at Nellai Sangeetha Sabha, Thirunelveli from 24th Jan to 30th Jan. It was organized by Akhila Bharatha sadhu sangam, Thirunelveli and Nellai Sangeetha sabha together. More than 1000 people attended the pravachanam and benefited by the discourses delivered by Sri Hari Anna. All the discourses were emotionally packed and full of devotion and words of wisdom.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH

2011-03-02T03:58:00.001-08:00

I UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH
UTHSAVAM: HOLI UTHSAVAM
DATE: 10th MARCH- 19TH MARCH
TOWN: BRINDAVANAM
II HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM ( MARCH 2011)

SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM- CHENNAI
DATE: 6TH MARCH TO 12TH MARCH
CITY: CHENNAI
VENUE: HARIHARA TEMPLE, CHINMAYA NAGAR, VIRUGAMBAKKAM
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM
TIME: 6.30 P.M TO 8.30 P.M

III VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

DATE; 6TH MARCH

CITY: CHENNAI

VENUE: VIVEKANANDA CENTENARY HALL,

RAMAKRISHNA HOME FOR STUDENTS,

MYLAPORE, CHENNAI
TOPIC: PRAHLADA CHARITRAM

TIME: 6.15 P.M

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- MARCH 2011

2011-03-02T03:53:00.000-08:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011
1) “Nishkinchananam Nrupa Yath Dhanam”- What is the wealth of great saints.
2) Brahma did penance to see SriVaikuntam. How many years of penance did he do?
3) What is meant by “Rahasyam”. What is meant by angam?
4) How many lakshanas does Bhagavatha purana. What are the lakshanas?
5) “ Eeshakathaha”- What is meant by it?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
1) Bhuvarlokam
2) Surya
3) “Dattaha”- Means “given”. Athri Bhagavan wanted to have the Lord as his own son. The Lord gave his darshan and said “ I have given myself to you”- That is why the Lord is called by the name “ Datta”
4) 3 months
5) Sri Suka.

FEBRUARY WINNERS
1) Radhika Venkatraman---I---70+10points
2) Karthik Venkatraman---I----62+10
3) Gopika Sampath--------I-----80+10
4) Padma Narayanan------I----72+10
5) Sudarshana Sriram-----I----48+10
6) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy--II---54+8
7) Srinivasan Sujatha------------II---94+8
8) Girija Seetharaman-----------II----96+8
9) Srinivasan-------------------III---12+6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011

2011-03-02T03:43:00.000-08:00

THIRUVANPARISARAM

Thiruvanparisaram is a divyadesham in Kerala. There are many divyadeshams in Kerala out of which Thiruvanparisaram is a famous one.
Once there lived a king by name Kulasekhara in Kerala. He was a very generous, noble hearted, benevolent king. He was a great warrior too. Once he decided to go for a digvijayam and conqured Karnataka, Maharshtra, Kalinga, Gujarath., Anga , vanga, uthkala, Chola and Pandya nations. He was on his way back to Kerala. As he was resting for a while his horse was lost. He went all the way searching for it and was suddenly caught in a forest full of lakes and trees. There he saw a pond by name Somatheertha and a tree whre his horse was tied up. He also saw a Vishnu temple. Being a devotee of Lord Vishnu he entered the temple and saw The Lord seated on Seshasanam. At once there came a beautiful damsel richly decorated of smiling face. As she entered the temple she enetered the sanctum sanctorium and disappeared into the bosom of the Lord. Highly surprised at this sight he asked a sage by name Mouthgalyar who the lady was. The sage immediately extolled the glory of that kshetra and told him the fact that it was none other than Mahalakshmi herself. That is the reson why the place was called SriParisaaram ( as the Godeess herself serves the Lord). It is also called Thiruvanparichaaram as the horse wandered there. It was the divine sport of the Lord who wanted to give darshan to the king. Hence it was the Lord who stole his horse. Thus hearing the king extolled the Lord and His consort and prayed for immaculate staunch devotion at His feet.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH- FEBRUARY 2011

2011-02-04T04:20:00.000-08:00

“ Ethasminnanthare Vishnuhu Upayato mahadyutihi
Shankachakragadapanihi Peethavasa Jagathpathihi
Vainatheyam Samaaruhya Bhaskarasthoyadam yatha
Thapthahaatakakeyuro vandyamanaha Suroththamaihi”

The Avatharas of the Lord take place in order to establish dharma. Those who act against Dharma are the wicked and ignorant. They have to be destroyed, rather their cruelty has to perish. Those who follow Dharma are the sadhus. They have to be protected.. Thus in each and every avathar the Lord protects the sadhus, destroys the evil and re-establishes dharma. Besides these in avatharas like Sri Rama Avathar or Krishna Avathar the specaiality is that the Lord follows Dharma Himself and teaches the world an appropriate lesson.
The Devas were tormented by Ravana. Ravana was a rakshas belonging to the Pulasthya vamsha. He was mighty in his own right. Besides this he did penance and got a boon from Brahma that no deva or yaksha or gandharva can kill him. Hence it was such that Ravana could not be won by anybody. All the Devas met and decided to surrender to the Lord. But the Lord, the ocean of mercy appeared Himself. The Devas, did not have to go to the ksheerabdhi or any other place. The Lord Himself arrives mounted on Garuda. This sloka describes the beauty of the lord when he arrives thus.
The Lord holds the conch, discuss and the mace, beautifully clad in a yellow silken attire, effulgent as a crore of suns, wearing several ornaments full of lustre arrives on Garuda like a sun in the midst of clouds. The Devas prostrate at His feet.
Vishnuhu Upayaathaha: Vishnu means Sarvavyapi. Upayathaha means “ came”. The Lord who is sarvavyapi need not arrive ( come to a place) like an ordinary man. He can appear even from a pillar like he did so in the Narasimhaavathar. If he does so then the Devas would not be able to enjoy the beauty of the Lord on garuda. He hence came so only because he wanted to give the bliss of His darshan on the Garuda.

PAST EVENTS

2011-02-04T04:09:00.001-08:00

BHAKTHA VIJAYAM PRAVACHANAM- MADURAI
From 9th January to 14th January Akhila Bharatha sadhu sangam, madurai organized Bhaktha Vijayam parvachanam by Sri hari Anna at Sringeri Mutt. The program was very well attended. The Sringeri mutt overflowed with thronging devotees and they were enlightened about the lives of several devotees.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH - FEBRUARY 2011

2011-02-04T04:02:00.000-08:00

I HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS - FEBRUARY 2011

1) Sri Krishna Leela Pravacahanam- Chennai
Date: 7th Feb to 11th Feb
Topic: Krishna leelaigal
City: Chennai
Venue: Sri Krishna Gana sabha, T.Nagar
Time: 6.45 to 8.45 p.m

2) Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaham- Thiruvananthapuram
Date: Feb 16th to 22nd
Topic: Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaham
Venue: Sri Krishna Vilasam Place ( Levy hall),
City: Trivandrum
Time: 10 a.m to 12 noon and 4.00 p.m to 6.00 p.m

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM

2011-02-04T03:52:00.001-08:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011
1) Which is the loka in Viratrupi’s nabhi?
2) Who is the devatha of the eys of the Viratrupi?
3) Why did Dattathreya get Dattha as a part of his name?
4) How old was Krishna when he killed shakatasura?
5) Who is Upendra datta?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011
1A) Dravyam- Pancha boothangal
b) karma- The reason for the birth of the jeevan.
c) Kalaha: the kala of creation and destruction
d) svabhavaha: Prakruthi
e) Jeevaha: one who enjoys the vishayam ( material pleasure)
2) Ahankaram
3) Thamasaahankaram
4) Shabdam, Sparsham, Rupam, rasam, gandam- these are the gunas of bhumi
5) rajasaahankaram

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011
1) Radhika Venkatrman------I-----60+10 points
2) Srinivasan Sujatha---------I-----84+10
3) Girija Seetharaman--------II----88+8
4) Karthik Venkatraman-----III----56+6
5) Padma narayanan---------III-----66+6
6) Sudarshana Sriram--------III------42+6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2011

2011-02-04T03:45:00.000-08:00

Once upon a time sages led by Sounaka visited Brahmaloka to have the darshan of Brahma. Brahma who is the Vedaswarupi and Saraswathi bartha was approached by them all. They immediately requested Brahma that they were to perform a satrayaga for the sake of world peace. They wanted Him to inform an apt place for the same. Brahma contemplated and said atonce “ they are several sanctified places in bhuloka. Those places where vaidikas reside the Devas reside too. The very body of Brahmins knowing Vedas is a temple for the Devas. Hence it is important to worship Veda- knowing Brahmins who are Gods themselves. Now I shall create a wheel and rotate it myself. Wherever it stops you shall conduct the yaga there. That place will be a punya kshetra and teertha. He thus rotated his wheel and that wheel crossed all the lokas and fell at the banks of river Gomathi. Nemi means “ chakra- wheel” As the chakra fell it was named “ naimisham”. That forest ( aranya) thus came to be called “ naimisharanyam. At the place where the chakram fell a chakra teertha was formed. At this place if tharpanam ( ancestral offerings) are made then the ancestors get immense satisfaction. It was then that the sages conducted a deergasatra under the banyan tree. It is said that Sage Vyasa did penance along with his sishyas under this treein Dwaparayuga. Suthar did pravachanam of the eighteen puranas here. Here Swayambhuva manu meditated upon the Lord along with Shatharupa. The asuras came there and thought of eating up manu. Yagneswara Vishnu then seeverd the heads of the asuras with his chakra. It was there that a temple was built for yagnanarayanamurthi. It is said that Lord Rama did Ashwamedha sacrifice here. It was here that Lord Rama listened to Ramayana sung by lava and Kusa. Sita Devi proved her chastity here and enetered the bhumi. The teertha there was hence called SitaKundam.
Sage Dadichi also did penance here and gave his backbone to the Devas for the making of vajrayudham. Hence there is a dadichikundam here. Thus many important incidents took place here. In the Gita the Lord says “ among forests Iam Naimisharanyam”.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH- JAN 2011

2011-01-07T04:52:00.001-08:00

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

2011-01-07T04:36:00.001-08:00

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

2011-01-07T04:14:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-06T21:22:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-06T21:11:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-06T21:09:00.001-08:00

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.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER 2010

2010-12-04T03:27:00.000-08:00

“Thasyam Puryam Ayodhyayam vedavith sarvasangrahaha
Deergadarshi mahatheja pourajaanapadapriyaha
Ikshvaakunamadhirathaha Yajva darmaparo vashi
Maharshikalpo Raajaarshisthrishu lokeshu vishruthaha
Balavan nihathamithro mithravan vijithendriyaha
Danaischa samchayaischaanyaihi shakravaishravanopamaha
Yatha manurmahatheja lokasya parirakshitha
Thatha dasharatho raja lokasya parirakshitha”
The prosperity of a nation depends on the availability of water. The water in turn will be available perennially only if there are frequent showers of rain. That in turn depends on the satisfaction of the Devathas. Devathas are pleased only if people live virteous. If people have to be virteous their leader( the king) has to be virteous. Thus the prosperity of the entire nation completely depends on the king, its ruler.
The Ikshvaku rulers ruled Ayodhya. They earned wealth so that they could donate it in charity. They never used to talk much fearing falsity.They conqured several kingdoms to earn fame. In their old age they retired to forests and did penance. Finally they left their lives through yogagni. Out of all such rulers Dasharatha was a mahathma. The Lord Himself chose him as His father. Dasaratha was highly effulgent, knew all the Vedas.
“ Pourajaanapadapriyaha”- All people liked Dasaratha. It was vice versa too. Dasaratha too loved all his subjects. He did not himself coronate Rama. He called all of them and asked their opinion about Rama’s coronation. He respected the citizens so much. This shows the respect he had for them.
“ Darmaparo”- dasaratha was a Dharmika, a staunch follower of truth. He gave boons to kaikeyi. He very well knew that he would die if Rama left for the forest. Still he stuck to his principle of truth.
Dasaratha was also a great warrior. His chariot went in all 10 directions and hence the name Dasaratha. He conquered all his senses. He was almost equal to rishis. He even helped the Devas to conquer Sambharasura. Even Indra praised him for his valour. Like Manu he protected all the subjects.

PAST EVENTS-

2010-12-04T03:11:00.000-08:00

SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM- NANGANALLUR

Sri Hari Anna’s sapthaham was a grand event at nanganallur Guruvayur temple witnessing large crowds inspite of heavy rains. From Nov 15th to 21st Akhila Bharatha Sadhu sangam Trust, nanganallur conducted the sapthaham in a very organized manner at the Narayana Pravachana mandapam, inside the temple premises. The hall overflowed with people thronging to listen to his sapthaham which was emotionally packed and flowed with soul elevating substance.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH DECEMBER 2010

2010-12-04T02:57:00.004-08:00

I HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS- DEC 2010

1)Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaham- Pune

Date: 12th Dec to 18th Dec

City: Pune

Topic: Srimad Bhagavatham

Venue: Shri Adya Sankara mandir, sarasbaug, Pune

Time: 6.00p.m to 8.00 p.m

2) Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaham- Mumbai

Date: 25th Dec to 31stDec

City: Mumbai

Topic: Bhagavatham

Venue: vani Vidyalaya, J. N Road, Mulund

Time: 7.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m

II Smt Vishakha Hari's program

DATE VENUE TIME TOPIC
1) 15Th Dec Chettinad Vidyashram 6.30p.m Krishna Leela
2) 18th and 19th Dec Krishna Gaana sabha 9.30a.m Paduka Pattabhishekam and
Sundara kandam
3) 21st Dec Bharath kalachar 6.00p.m Thyagaraja panchartanam
4) 23rd Dec Nungambakkam 7.00P.M Surdas
Cultural Academy
5) 25Th Dec Parthasarathy Swami sabha 9.30a.m Kunthi sthuthi, Bheeshma sthuthi
6) 27th Dec Padmanabhaswamy temple 7.00 p.m Gajendra moksham
7) 29th Dec Mylapore Fine Arts 6.00p.m Shabari Moksham
8) 31st Dec Brahma Gaana sabha 7.00p.m Parvathi kalyanam
9) 1st Jan Maruthi Bhaktha Jana Samaj 6.30 p.m Sundara Kandam

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- DECEMBER 2010

2010-12-04T02:50:00.000-08:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010
1) Who was the person who was completely devoid of ego though having a kingdom, wife, children, house, wealth, relatives etc?
2) Which is the leela which the kavis ( saints) think as unimaginable.?
3) “ Gunamsthu prakruthehe- what are the gunas of prakruthi?
4) What is it that removes the kalmasham( sin) of the people?
5) How do the kirarthas, hunas etc get sanctified?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
1) Those who listen to Bhagavathgunas are purified and obtain bhakthi, gnana, vairagyam. Thus they get liberated and attain vaikuntaloka and are seated close to the Lord’s feet. The others enjoy the Lord only from a distance.
2) Parikshith
3) Through Sadhusangham
4) Please tell the shrishtivaibhavam- the miracle of creation of the Lord admist all His miracles.
5) Hrusheekesha- is the one who rules over the senses.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010
1) Girija Seetharaman- I-- 68+10points
2) Gopika Sampath----I---62+10 points
3) Srinivasan Sujatha-I----64+10 points
4) Padma narayanan--II---48+8 points
5) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy--III- 38+6 points

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH- DEC 2010

2010-12-04T02:46:00.001-08:00

THIRUVANVANDUR
Once sage Narada and Lord Vishnu walked through a forest. As they conversed with each other at the banks of river pampa. The Lord said “ narada, it is indeed difficult even for Brahma and Shiva to conquer my maya. Narada smiled and said “ But I have. I Have indeed succeeded in conquering your maya.” The Lord just smiled and said. “ Yes. By my grace my devotees alone can victor over my maya. Just look at that pond over there. May you take bath in it and sanctify it through your tapas.” Narada did as said and immediately was turned into a woman by name Naradi. This Naradi wandered in the forest lonely devoid of any relatives. At that time the king of kerala seeing her beauty was struck by it. He married her and begot two children. The children in turn were married off to deserving grooms. Suddenly the ruler of Karnataka declared war on Kerala and killed both the king and his son. Fearing death naradi too ran away to a forest to safeguard her life. There at the banks ofPampa river again she wept for a long time thinking of her misfortune. A sage appeared there and consoled her saying the samsara, this entire worldly life is very transient and all happiness has to end in sorrow. The man with a balanced mind neither frets sorrow nor rejoices in happiness. Go and take a bath at the holy river of pampa and get sanctified of your sins, he said. Naradi as she took her bath in the pond became Narada again and saw the Lord sitting on the banks.He was ashamed of his act and acknowledged to the Lord that indeed his maya was inconquerable. The Lord smiled , gave his veena back and asked him to sing again. Narada resumed his songs on the Lord and both left happily.
This is life. This is life. This is life. This is the Lord’s lesson for one and all.
This lesson was taught at thiruvanvandur- the divyadesha. This divyadesha has the mangalashasanam by Nammazhwar.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH- NOVEMBER 2010

2010-11-09T05:09:00.001-08:00

Kosalo nama Mudithaha speeto janapado mahan
Nivishtaha sarayutheere Prabhoothadhanadhaanyavan
Ayodhya Nama Nagari Thatraseetlokavisruta
Manuna Maanavendrena Ya Puri Nirmita svayam
Out of all countries India has been proclaimed to be the best of all. Atpresent may be the other countries are more developed in the financial and economic sense. They may be more advanced in business or commerce or in the scientific field. India had been enslaved for several years by several people. Hence it was not allowed to develop. After its independence it has been developing at a rapid rate too. Other nations are envious of this fact which is obviously seen now. However India is known throughout the world nations as being the foremost in culture. Almost all Indian citizens are righteousness and God fearing. Hence there are hundreds of kshetras in India. Hundreds of saints have incarnated here and relived righteousness. The incarnations of the Lord have been only in Bharatha desha. It is a reservoir of hundreds of granthas like Ramayana and Mahabharatha. Out of all states and kingdoms Kosaladesha and Bhojadesha are of special significance. Sri Rama incarnated in Kosaladesha and Krishna avatharam was in Bhoja desha.
Kosaladesha is a big state. Here the people were living peacefully and with great prosperity.This place was in the banks of river sarayu. Sarayu is a perennial river. Hence it is a place with abundant greenery. The capital city , Ayodhya shone beautifully. It was established by Vaivasvatha manu. Ayodhya means “ One which cannot be conquered by enemies. The rulers of the Ikshwaku race ruled the kingdom beautifully with Ayodhya as the capital city.

PAST EVENTS ( EVENTS OF THE MONTH -OCTOBER 2010)

2010-11-09T05:00:00.000-08:00

Vizhupuram Vaikunta Vasa Perumal temple premises was filled with overflowing crowd from Sep 29 th to Oct 5th 2010. It was the Bhagavatha sapthaham of Sri Hariji. The devotees were very sincere and eager to listen to his scintillating lectures. On Oct 3rd morning 9.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m unchavruthy, Divyanamam and Radhakalyanam was celebrated in a very grand manner. On Oct 3rd evening 6.30 p.m Sri Anna visited and graced the occasion.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2010

2010-11-09T04:45:00.000-08:00

I UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH

UTHSAVAM: RASOTHSAVAM

DATE: NOV 14-21

PLACE: BRINDAVAN,

II HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- NOV 2010
SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHM, CHENNAI

DATE; 15TH TO 21ST NOV

CITY: CHENNAI

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM

VENUE: GURUVAYURAPPAN TEMPLE, NANAGANALLUR

TIME: 7.00 TO 9.00 P.M

III VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM

1) PROGRAM AT KUMBAKONAM

DATE: NOV 14TH

TOWN: KUMBAKONAM

VENUE; SARASWATHI GANA SABHA

TOPIC; SUNDARA KANDAM

TIME: 6.30 TO 9.00 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT TRICHY

DATE: 18TH NOV

TOWN: TRICHY

VENUE: IYYAPAN TEMPLE, CANTONMENT

TOPIC: KRISHNA LEELA

TIME: 7.00 TO 9.00 P.M

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATAHM- NOVEMBER 2010

2010-11-09T04:37:00.001-08:00

QUESTIONS
1) “ Thathcharanasaroruhaanthikam” What is the interesting comment in this phrase.
2) “ Krishnakreedam ya aadade” Who played the sports of Lord Krishna
3) How is it that achanchala ( unflinthing) devotion is developed towards the Lord?
4) “ Ithyupamanthritho ragna”- What was the question asked by Parikshith?
5) Hrusheekesham- What is the meaning?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
1) ASWINIKUMARAS
2) Gandharvas
3) Parama Purushan Sri ManNarayanan
4) Hole
5) Peacock feather

OCTOBER WINNERS
1) Radhika venkatraman-----I-------42+10
2) Karthik Venkatraman----I--------38+10
3) Srinivasan Sujatha-------I--------54+10
4) Padma narayanan-------I--------38+10
5) Girija seetharaman------I--------58+10
6) Gopika Sampath--------I-------52+10
7) Lakshmi K.P-------------I------24+10
8) Sudarshana Narayanaswamy--II-34+8
9) Radhakrishnan ramamurthy--II--30+8
10) Srinivasan-----------------III---6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010

2010-11-09T04:35:00.001-08:00

VANAMAMALAI
Vanamamalai is a serene kshetra at the banks of river Tambraparni. There once lived a sage by name Kushasanar who was a great Vishnubhaktha. He used to cook food and perform neivedhyam to the Lord everyday. One day he placed the food for nivedanam and left to perform his madhyanhika anushtana at the banks of the river Sindhu. It was at the same time that the king of Sindhu passed by that place. He was very hungry. Entering the ashram precincts he was surprised to see the food placed at the alter of the Lord. Being deadly hungry he ate the food without it being offered to the Lord. The sage just then entered and was shocked to see the king eat the food before it being offered to the Lord. He atonce cursed the king for entering the ashram like a dog and partaking the food before the nivedanam. May you become a dog for such a grossly misbehaved act, he said. The king was sorry for his behaviour and asked pardon. The sage immediately said the waters of the river Tambraparni will cure you of your misdeed.
The king now a dog wandered through the streets and was being brought up by a streethawker. He once chanced to passby the river Tambraparni where he bathed and quenched his thirst. His dog too did the same and atonce was transformed into the Sindhu ruler. People around were shocked to see this wonder. The ruler then narrated his entire tale and left for his kingdom. The sage Romasha who heard this story was surprised to hear this tale. He decided to perform penanceat the banks of the river. His penance was very sincere and severe. The Devas however sought to hinder his penance. They sent Urvashi and Thiloththama to somehow make him stop his penance. Looking at the apsaras the sage said “ Neither will I live with you through kama nor will I curse you through kopa. Nor do I have the mada (pride) of having conqured both lust and anger. Iam devoid of anger, lust and pride because I have the Lord in my heart. As sooon as he said these words the Lord atonce came in the form of a svayambumoorthy. That Lord of Vanamamalai also called Totadri shone in splendour with His four hands, his conch and discuss. Looking at His beautiful form the sage extolled Him. Vishwakarma constructed a city called SriVaramangalam following the Lords svambhu archavatharam as a salagramamurthy. All devotees flocked to see the Lord. Glory to the Lord of Vaanamamalai.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010

2010-09-29T00:36:00.001-07:00

Thouthu gaandharvathathvazhnou Moorchanasthanakovidou
Bratharou swarasampanou Gandharvaaviva rupinou
Rupalakshanasampanou Madhuraswarabhashinou
Bimbadivoththithou Bimbou Ramadehath thathaparou
Those texts written by sages are called aarshagranthas. SrimadRamayanam, Srimadbhagavatham,Mahabharatham are all aarshagranthas. Sages accumulate a lot of punyas( merits) during their lifetime.But they choose to gain wisdom and prefer the route towards moksha.Thus they do not enjoy the fruit of their merits.Hence they give all the phala ( fruit) of their punyas to those who read their texts. This is the reason why it is auspicious to read or hear the content of the arshagranthas. Sri Valmiki’s phalasruthi is “ Vishnoho balam pravardhatham”- Let this text give increased strength to the Almighty Vishnu”.Sri Rama too listened to the music of Kusa Lava ( Ramayana was set to music by Valmiki Himself). Thus He accepted Valmiki’s phalasruthi.
When sage Valmiki was composing the Ramayana Lava and Kusa stayed at Valmiki’s ashram, why they were even born at the ashram and being brought by Valmiki Himself. Lava and Kusa were bestowed with great sangeetha gnana. Some are blessed with sangeetha gnanam but their voices are crude. For some it is viceversa. They have beautiful voices but no gnanam. But Lava and Kusa were bestowed with both great sangeetha gnanam and wonderful voices. Their form resembled that of Gandharvas- beautiful and handsome. Jatabharam on their head, broad chest, rounded hands, the bark of a tree on their waists, veena in their hands- their appearance would be ecstatic. They resembled exactly Sri Rama. They were mirror like reflections of Lord Rama. Thus Valmiki chose Lava and Kusa as the apt reservoirs of Srimad Ramayanam.

Bhaktha Vijayam- Delhi

2010-09-29T00:20:00.000-07:00

II Bhaktha vijayam- Delhi
FRom Aug 26th to 31st Sri Venkatraman and Pollach Sri Ganesan organized Sri Hari Anna’s Bhaktha Vijaya pravachanam at Kamakshi mandir, Delhi. The pravachanams were emotionally charged and scintillating. Many devotees were benefited by it. Radha kalyanam was conducted on 29th Aug at the temple premises.

PAST EVENTS

2010-09-28T22:29:00.001-07:00

I SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM-GURUVAYUR
This year the sapthaham at Guruvayur was conducted from July 25th to Aug 1st. Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaha samithi headed by Sri Chandran organized the sapthaham ver well at the Rugmini Regency hall. There was a huge crowd f devotees and it was heartening to note that all of them assembled at 7.00 in the morning and stayed with pindrop silence till 7.oo in the night enjoying every bit of the parayanam and pravachanam. The pravachanam was delivered by Sri Hariji and Rangaji very beautifully. The lectures were both educative, spiritually elevating and enjoyable. Smt Vishakha Hari rendered the sangeetha upanyasam on Kunthis sthuthi and Bheeshma sthuthi.

VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAMS-OCT 2010

2010-09-28T22:23:00.001-07:00

I PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: 23RD OCT
TOPIC: THE POWER OF THE DIVINE NAME- ENGLISH HARIKATHA
VENUE: GAYANA SAMAJ, CHAMARAJPET
TIME: 6.30 TO 9.00 P.M
CITY: BANGALORE

II PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: 24TH OCT
TOPIC: THYAGARAJA PANCHARATHNA VAIBHAVAM- TAMIL
VENUE: GAYANA SAMAJ
TIME: 6.30 TO 9.00P.M

III PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: 26TH, 27TH OCT
CITY: BANGALORE
VENUE: UDAKATHUR MUTT
TOPIC: THAYGARAJA CHARITRAM
TIME: 6.30 TO 8.30P.M

SRI HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS-OCT 2010

2010-09-28T22:18:00.000-07:00

SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM- MUMBAI
DATE: 22ND OCT TO 28TH OCT
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM
CITY: MUMBAI
VENUE: MURUGAN TEMPLE, CHEDDANAGAR, CHEMBUR
TIME: 7.00A.M TO 6.30 P.M

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH - OCTOBER 2010

2010-09-28T22:15:00.000-07:00

UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH
UTHSAVAM: NAVARATHRI UTHSAVAM
DATE: 8TH OCT- 16TH OCT
VILLAGE: PARANOOR

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- OCT 2010

2010-09-28T22:09:00.001-07:00

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2010
1) Which God should one yearning for longevity (long life) worship?
2) Which God should one wanting beauty worship?
3) Which God should one yearning for moksha worship?
4) Those ears which do not hear Bhagavathgunas are equivalent to something which Suka refers to. What is that something.
5) Those eyes which do not see the Divine forms of the Lord are equivalent to----------------------. Fill up.

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010
1) The earth
2) Hands
3) Mooladaram, Swadhistanam, manipoorakam, Anahatham, Vishudhi, Aagzha
4) Eyes-2, ears-2, Nostrils-2, Mouth1
5) Sadyo mukthi, Krama Mukthi.

SEPTEMBER WINNERS

1) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy---------I--------20+10 points

2)Padma Narayanan---------------------I--------28+10 points

3) Karthik Venkatraman-----------------I--------28+10 points

4) Radhika Venkatraman-----------------I--------32+10

5) Srinivasan Sujatha S-------------------I--------44+10 points

6)Gopika Sampath------------------------II-------44+8

7) Girija Seetharaman---------------------II-------50+8

8) Sudarshana Narayanaswamy-----------III------28+6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OCTOBER 2010

2010-09-28T22:07:00.001-07:00

KSHETRA- THIRUVALLIKENI- KAIRAVINI KSHETRAM
There once lived a king by name Sumathi who was a dharmic ruler. He was a truthful and victorious king. He ruled the Thondaimandalam. Under his reign there was prosperity and peace all over. He once went to Thirumala for a darshan of Lord Venkateswara. The Lord pleased with his devotion said “ May you ask of me anything you want. I shall grant you.” The King said “ Iam unworthy of your compassion. But I would like to see that divine sport when you were the charioteer of that Arjuna.” The Lord at once agreed. “ I will show it to you when the time comes”. The king too returned to his palace.
Yet another time certain brahamanas came to the king and requested him to kill the rakshasas wandering in the forests of Narayanavana near Seshachalam. The King immediately left to narayanavana in search of the rakshasas. Hearing his shankanada the whole place was filled suddenly by a battalion of man eating rakshasas. The rakshasas started causing great havoc and ate up even the charioteer of king Sumathi. The king now in a fix, terribly fearing the proceedings meditated on the Lord. The Lord, the saviour of one and all appeared as the King’s charioteer. A turban in His head, with the lagan in His hands, sporting a moustache and with beautiful lotus like eyes.” Oh King, Do not worry. I shall drive your chariot. May you fight the rakshasas without any panic. It is definite that victory is yours.” That chariteer very well versed in charioteering captivated the king’s heart by his wonderful glances and adept driving. The King easily won the battle by the support of his charioteer. He wanted to honour the charioteer who atonce vanished. Only then the king came to know that his sarathy was none other than the Parthasarathy. He immediately began crying “ Why have you disappeared. Please come before Me. How unfortunate that I did not realize that it was none other than You who supported me in the battle.” The Lord said “ May you go back to your place and build a temple for me there. I shall show my form there”. Thus the king built a temple and it is Lord Venkatewshwara who manifested there as Parthasarathy. This is the Brundaranya kshetram.( near Allikeni). Hence known by the name Thiruvallikeni.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010

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THATHAH PASHYATHI DHARMATHMA THATH SARVAM YOGAMAASTHITHAHA
PURA YATH THATHRA NIRVRUTHTHAM PAANAVAAMALAKAM YATHA
SA YATHA KATHITHAM PURVAM NAARADENA MAHATHMANA
RAGHUVAMSASYA CHARITHAM CHAKARA BHAGAVAN MUNIHI

There are two types of poets 1) Sramakavis and 2) aashukavis. The sramakavi takes a lot of effort in composing. The ashukavi effortlessly composes slokas. Kalidasa was an ashukavi. For those great men like Kalidasa when the mind concentrates on a particular thing it takes the form of a poem. If he looks at a mountain for instance he composes on the mountain. If he appreciates the beauty of a sea instantly he composes a sloka on the sea. Or if it is the sun rise he composes on it. Such poems are full of hasya rasa, sringara rasa, and karuna rasa. This was what Wordworth meant in his phrase” poetry is the spontaneous overflow of the powerful feelings of the poet.”
When the hunter hit the krouncha bird instantaneously Valmiki composed a sloka. He is an adikavi, ashukavi and a brahmarishi Brahma requested Valmiki to write the Ramayana. As Valmiki was a Brahmarishi he could see through his gnanadhrishti the Rama charitra which had just then taken place.” Samudramiva Rathnadyam”- Ramayana is like the samudra. The ocean is beautified by the rathnas. Similarly the ocean of Ramayana is beautified by Ramagunarathnas. “Sarvasruthimanoharam”—In this world nobody likes extolling or abusing a third person in front of a huge gathering. But Ramayana steals the heart of one and all and gives eternal bliss when recited before a huge audience.
Thus Sage Valmiki instantly composed 24000slokas as heard from narada through his yogasidhdhi.

SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM

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The pravachanam at Besant nagar Ratnagiriswarar temple, Chennai was on Srimad Bhagavatham from June 28th to July 4th. Sri Hari Anna delivered the entire sapthaham enthusiastically. Hundreds of devotees attended the sapthaham and wre benefited by it. Radha Kalyanam was conducted on July 4th morning. Bhaktha mandali members, Sri Venkataramani and Ramakrishnan and otheres enthusiastically involved themselves. 26th and 27th Smt Vishakha Hari deliverd sangeetha upanyasam on Subramanya vaibhavam and Rama nama prabhavam.

PAST EVENTS

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BHAKTHAVIJAYA PRAVACHANAM- CHENNAI
Just as in Thiruvananthapuram there is a beautiful Padmanabhaswamy temple at Adayar, Chennai.In the serene temple of that Padmanabhaswamy Sri Hari Anna’s pravachanam was held from June 10th to 12th. The very first day Sri Hari Anna began the pravachanam extolling the greatness of padmanabhaswamy. He said “ We should have darshan of Padmanabhaswamy through three gates. Through one entrance we see His feet, through another His Nabhikamala and through the third entrance His divine face. “ Bhoorbhuvasuvaha”- these three are called vyahruthi. This vyahruthi is the quintessence of the entire Vedas.The way to Brahmashathkaram is the aavruthi( repetition) of the vyahruthi and the pranava. Thus “ Bhuhu, Bhuvaha, Suvaha- the vyahruthi are the 3 gates to the darshan of Padmanabhaparabruhmam.
Consequently he lectured on Ekanatha, Kabeerdas, Thulasidas in his own inimitable style. Huge gathering of audience enjoyed it.The auditorium is a beautiful and calm one. Sree Venkatraman, Srinivasa Rao of DharmaParipalana sabha organized the function with great sincerity.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH SEPTEBER 2010

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I UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH
1) GOKULASHTAMI UTHSAVAM

DATE: 1ST SEP TO 10TH SEP

VILLAGE: PARANOOR

2) RADHASTAMI UTHSAVAM

DATE: SEP 14TH TO 20TH

TOWN : BRINDAVANAM

II HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS- SEP 2010

SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM-VILLUPURAM

DATE: 29TH SEP TO OCT 5TH

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM

VENUE: VAIKUNTAVASA PERUMAL KOVIL

TIME: 7.00 P.M TO 9.00 P.M

III VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM- SEP 2010

PROGRAM AT CHENNAI

DATE: SEP 23RD TO 25TH

VENUE: INFOSYS HALL, RAMAKRISHNA MISSION SCHOOL, T.NAGAR

TOPIC: Vruthropakyanam, Surdas, Gajendra Moksham respectively

TIME: 6.30 TO 8.30

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- SEP 2010

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1) What is that which the saints consider as their bed?
2) What is that which is considered by the renunciated souls as the bikshapathram?
3) For the yogis the pranan which goes through the urdhvanaadi passes through 6 sthanas. Name the 6 sthana.
4) When the pranashakthi comes between the two eyebrow of a yogi 7 exits are closed. Name the seven exits.
5) “Veda geethe”- What is the mukthi referred to in this adhyaya as well as the Vedas.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2010

1) Srinivasan Sujatha S.-- I--34+10 points

2) Gopika Sampath-------I---34+10 points

3) Sudarshana Narayanaswamy--I--18+10 points

4) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy-I--10+10 points

5) Sriram-----------------------II--8 points

6) Sundar-----------------------III--6 points

NOTE: Owing to hectic schedule, August quiz has been evaluated on 20.08.10. However answers can be sent hereafter too. It will be evaluated and included with September marks. Therefore Answers for August quiz are not yet declared.

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2010

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UDIPI KSHETRA
The state of Karnataka. Kshetra –Udipi. Udipi is a beautiful, serene place sanctified by the presence of Lord Krishna who stands there with the churning rod. The Lord of Dwaraka played many sports with his 16108 wives. Yet Dwaraka Krishnan did not forget Gokulam. He did not forget Yashoda though fondled by Devaki. Though nourished by vasudeva he never for a second forgot Nandagopa. Though Rukmini worshipped him He was always reminded of Radha. Thus he was always reciting his pastimes at Gokula. Hearing these tales Rukmini wanted to see GokulaKrishna. Immediately the All knowing Lord showed her the form holding the churning stick in one hand and the rope in the other hand. He made it an archa form and Rukmini worshipped this Krishna everyday along with her friends. One fine day He also did the rasakreeda with His pattamahishis as requested by Narada. This happened in the waters of the sea at Dwaraka. All the sandal paste of the women folk together became a small hill. This is what the vaisnavas refer to as Gopichandanam.
By the force of the brahamana shapam the yadavas fought with each other and attained their respective abodes( Swarga). The Lord also ascended vaikunta and Dwaraka was plunged in the sea. The murthy worshipped by Rukmini too was immersed in the sea and got hidden admist the gopichandam. Afet a long while boatmen took the gopichandam on their boat for the sake of balancing their boat. A sudden storm hit the boat. Madhwacharya who was then doing meditation on the banks of the sea saved the boat and its passengers through his thapobala. The boatmen offered their goods and valuables. Madhwacharaya refused to accept them but asked for the gopichandam alone. There he did a dwadasha sthothra of the Lord. Lord Krishna immediately came out bursting the gopichandam. Udipi means boat. As the Lord manifested Himself from a boat Madhwacharya built a beautiful temple for him at that place which came to be known as Udupi. Thus the Lord of Udipi showed Himself before the great Dwaitha philosopher Madwacharya.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH AUGUST 2010

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Akardamamidam theertham Bharadwaja Nishaamaya
Ramaneeyam Prasannambu Sanmanushyamano yatha
The sages used to spend most of their life time in forests. Forests are apt for their penance. These sages showed immense affection towards all animals and birds living in those forests. Thyaga buddhi ( sacrifice) is the foundation stone for affection.How does one show affection to another. Only when one sacrifices something for the sake of another does that affection sprout. We can learn this best from nature.The trees give fruits to even those who hit them with stones. It gives shelter to all but itself standing in the heat. Rivers give water, in return we pollute them. Dogs stay guard for our house even if we usher them away. Medicinal herbs cure even chronic diseases. In return we destroy them right from their roots.If we protect nature, in return the nature will protect us. Nature is the best treasure that God has bestowed to man.
Sages knew the value and worth of nature. They appreciated the natural beauty around them. In the above sloka Sage Valmiki’s appreciation of nature is illustrated. Sage Narada in a nutshell recited Ramayana to Valmiki.He then left. Sage Valmiki came to the banks of river Thamasa to do his anushtanam. The atmosphere was very serene with trees filled with fruits and flowers in full bloom. The birds played as couplets. The bees were busy drinking the nectar of the flowers. The waters of the river Thamasa were clear and pure. Valmiki looked at his disciple Bharadwaja and said “ Hey Bharadwaja, Look at the crystal clear waters of the Tamasa river. It is as pure as the heart of a sadhu.”

PAST EVENTS

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SANGEETHA UPANYASAM AT HYDERABAD

Smt Vishakha hari delivered Sangeetha Upanyasams on Badrachala Ramadas and Gajendra Moksham at Hyderabad Keyes High School on June 5th and 6th. She was accompanied by Ananthakrishnan and Arjun ganesh on the violin and mrudangam respectively. Both the days the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and his wife attended the function and listened to her for full 3 hours daily. The program was conducted by Rama Navami Cultural festival, Sridhar Subhasree.