SHLOKA OF THE MONTH APRIL 2010

Iyam Seetha Mama Sutha Sahadharmachari Thava

Pratheechchachainam Badram The Panimgruhneeshva Paanina

It is a beautiful practice to do the upasana of the Lord along with His consort.Ravana wanted to attain only Seetha. He tried to separate her from Rama. Finally death took upon him.Surpanakha wanted to attain only Rama and not Seetha, her nose and ears were cut in the process. Hanuman made all efforts to unite them both. He became world famous because of his good attitude. “Sridharan, Sreekaran,Srinivasan, Sriman”- all these names in the sahasranama refer to the Lord and His consort.

Vishwamithra conducted a yaga at the sidhasrama only for the purpose of fulfilling his desire to get Rama married to Sita.This was what he meant indirectly while speaking to Dasaratha “ Sreyaschasmai pradasyami”- I shall beget all fortune upon your children. He brought them to sidhdhasrama and then to Mithila. All the citizens welcomed them happily. Sri Rama broke the Shivadhanush. Dasarath came along with Bharatha and Shatrugna and got all four of them engaged. On the day of marriage Sri Rama was beautifully decked up with all ornaments. Vasishta completed his formailities. Sita Devi wore beautiful anklets on her feet,, a rich silk saree with swan border, bangles,, bracelets, diamond, ruby necklaces,chains, Kasi Mala, studded earrings, red lips, pearl like teeth, attractive nose,, broad forehead,,tilak, curly hair, Chandra prabha, surya prabha she looked exquisitely beautiful. Two of her friends accompanied her along. She walked like a swan, Janaka took her near Rama and gave her hand to Him. As he does the Panigrahana he says the above sloka

Iyam Seetha

I got this Seetha as I was ploughing the land.Hence the name SeethaImmediately I heard a voice from the skies “ May you nurture her as your own child” Hence I boldly declare her as “ Mama Sutha”- my child.

“ Sahadharmachari Thava” Whichever Dharama you follow she will follow suit. Seetha Devi follows both samaanya and Vishesha Dharma.. Rama went to the forest and thus showed the greatness of truth. Seetha followed suit and showed the greatness of Pathibhakthi.

Pratheechcha chinam Badram the: May you accept such a pathivratha as your wife.Janaka now places Seetha’s golden hands on Rama’s hands which shone like a maragatha pillar. For a second Janaka was himself stunned hence he says “ Badram The “- May you beget all fortune.

Sapthapathi, Lajahomam, Thirumangalyadharanam etc were conducted in all festivity. It is said that Seetha Kalyana mahothsavam took place during Panguni uththaram.

EVENTTS OF THE MONTH FEB 2010

PONDICHERRY PROGRAM

SRI KRISHNALEELAIGAL DISCOURSE- PONDICHERRY

Sri Krishna Premika Bhajan Mandali, Ellaipillaisavadi, Pondicherry organized Sree Krishna leela Pravachanam of Sri Hari Anna from Feb 14^th to 20^th at Sringeri Saradambal temple. Hundreds of devotees listened to it and enjoyed it. There was a grand reception on Feb 14^th to Hari Anna. The skies were filled with Nama gosha. The very first day Sri Hari Anna began his discourse with the following words “ Samsaris come out of the materialistic world by listening to Krishna leela. Devotees enjoy bliss by shravana. Even gnanis like Sage Suka revel in the sea of knowledge of Bhagavatham. Thus Krishna leela is the refuge of all.” Another day Sri Harianna commented on the greatness of Krishna Avathara. “ This avathara shows the mahathva of hard work. Lord Krishna rose to great heights because of his hard work.Even at his birth his parents were being haressed. His uncle himself was his enemy. He was born in Mathura, grew up in Gokula. He wasn’t let peaceful in Gokulam too. Several asuras like Puthana, Shakatasura, Thrunaavarth, Aghasura, Bakasura, Vathsasura, Kesi, Pralamban, Denukasura and many more. He croseed all such obstacles, drank up the wild fire, lifted the mountain during the floods to save the people, danced upon Kaliya to save the people from poison. Thus he protected all the people at all times. Then he killed Kamsa, saved the citizens from his atrocities. He went as an ambassador fro Yudhistira,, drove the chariot, lectured the Gita, and gave them life. Thus Lord Krishna was a hard worker all his life. He preached on Karma Yoga and said “ Karmanyevaadhikarasthe”- Do your duty. He acted as he said. HE followed his own words.

Smt Vishakha Hari delivered a sangeetha upanyasam on Kamsa Vadam on Feb 19^th. On Feb 21^st there was unchavruthi, Divyanamam, Radhakalyanam etc.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH (APRIL 2010)

I UTSAVAM OF THIS MONTH

UTSAVAM: SRIMAD BHAGAVATA SAPTHAHAM BY SHRI ANNA

DATE: APL 24 TO MAY 1

TOWN: AZHAGAR KOVIL

VENUE:KOORATHALWAR BHAJANASRAMAM

II HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS (APRIL 2010)

1.BHAKTHA VIJAYAM PRAVACHNAM,SINGAPORE

DATE: APL 5 TO 11

CITY:SINGAPORE

TOPIC:BHAKTHA VIJAYA,M

VENUE:SIVAN TEMPLE,GEYLANG

TIME:7 PM TO 8:30 PM

2.BHAKTHA VIHAYAM PRAVACHNAM,CHENNAI

DATE: APL 25 TO 29

CITY:CHENNAI

TOPIC:BHAKTHA VIJAYA,M

VENUE:AYODHYA MANDAPAM, MAMBALM

TIME:7 PM TO 9 PM

III VISHKA HARI'S PROGRAM (APRIL 2010)

1.PROGRAM AT CHENNAI

DATE: APL 11

CITY:SINGAPORE

TOPIC:PADMAVATHY KALYAM

VENUE:SIVAN TEMPLE,GEYLANG

TIME:7 PM TO 9 PM

2.PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM

DATE: APL 18

TOWN:SRIRANGAM

VENUE:KODIALAM SESHADRI,KALYANA MANDAPAM

TIME:7 PM TO 9 PM

3.PROGRAM AT BANGLORE

DATE: APL 23

CITY:BANGLORE

TOPIC:SABRI MOKSHAM

VENUE: FORT HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS,SAMRAJPET

TIME:6 PM TO 9 PM

4.PROGRAM AT BANGLORE

DATE: APL 24,25

CITY:BANGLORE

TOPIC:GAJENDRA MOKSHAM,RUKMINI KALYANAM

VENUE:MANGALA MANDAPAM, NMKRV COLLEGE,JAYANAGAR

TIME:6 30 PM TO 9 PM

5.PROGRAM AT CHENNAI

DATE: APL 30,MAY 1,2

CITY:CHENNAI

TOPIC:BADRACHALA RAMDAS,SADASIVA BRAHMENDRAL,NARAYANA THEERTHAR

VENUE:AYODHYA MANDAPAM ,MAMBALAM

TIME:7 PM TO 9 PM

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM APL 2010

RULES AND REGULATIONS :

1. The answers should be mailed within 25th of the month to annahariji@gmail.com
2. Points will be alloted for the First, second and Third prizes.First - 10 Second - 8 Third - 6
3. The points will be cumulated every month if you get first, second or third.
4. The participants with the maximum points will be awarded first, second and third prizes at the end of the year.
5. The prizes will be distributed by Hariji at a grand function held at the end of the year.

QUESTIONS :

1) 1)Why did Paikshit not despise Kalipurusha?

2) 2) What does the name “Anantha” mean?- according to 18^th Adhyaya, 19^th Sloka

3) 3) Parikshit committed a folly against a maharishi who had crossed all the three stages. What were the three stages?

4) 4) Who was the maharishi that Parakshith saw while hunting? Was he a rjarishi or Brahmarishi?

5) 5) Which Gothra did that maharishi whom Parikshit saw belong to?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010

1) Four

2) Three

3) During the Bharatha yudhdha Lord Krishna protected the Pandavas while they were asleep in their camp during the nights with knife in His hand. This is referred to as Veerasana.

4) Tapas, Cleanliness, Compassion, Truth

5) Gambling, Alcoholism, prostitution, killing, the wealth used for such adharmic activities.

MARCH WINNERS :

1.Padma Narayanan I 82+10 points

2.Karthik Venkataraman I 86+10 points

3.Radhika Venkataraman I 96+10 points

4.Sethuraman Swaminathan I 84+10 points

5.Sudarshana Narayanaswamy I 36+10 points

6.Lakshmy K.P I 18+10 points

7.Srikamya srinivasan I 6+10 points

8.Girija Sitaraman II 90+8 points

9.Gopika Sampath II 80+8 points

10.Arti subramanyan II 8 points

11.Mahalakshmi Vishvanathan III 8+6 points

CONGRATULATION APRIL 09 TO MARCH 2010 WINNERS !!!!

1.RADHIKA VENKATARAMAN --I--106 POINTS

2.GIRIJA SITARAMAN --II--98 POINTS

3.KARTHIK VENKATARAMAN --III--96 POINTS

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2010

THIRUKANNAPURAM PART 2

Once an intelligent ruler by name Uparicharavasu came to the ashrama of Kanva along with his wife on teertha yatra. Kanva rishi welcomed them. His wife forced him to ask the sage for the blessing of a progeny as the vamsha paramapara should not be stopped.Sage Kanva asked the ruler to create a city at Krishnaaranya for the aradhana of Sowriraja Perumal. The king too did so. The sage satisfied with the king’s gesture gave him a lotus from the Nithyapushkarani. Ask your wife to smell this lotus. She will be blessed with progeny immediately.His wife did so and became pregnant. A happy couple they returned to their city. Some months later a baby girl was born to them. They named her Padmini. She grew up to be a beautiful girl, good natured, well versed in music, dance and veena. She once happened to listen to the description of Sowriraja Perumal by her father Uparicharavasu.She immediately wanted to see the Lord. She along with her father went to Thirukannapuram. The Archakar made all arrangements for a good darshan of the Most Handsome Lord. Padmini lost herself in His beauty and from then on meditated completely on His form. She obtained the ashtakshara upadesha from Kanva rishi and started her tapas at a farm near by. The fisherfolk of the region began tendering great affection towards her and protected her from the disturbances of wild animals. In fact they considered her as their own daughter.

It was at this time that a young man on a horse passed by that side. Looking at Padmini he stopped to converse with her,” Oh Lady of beautiful eyes? Why are you engaging in tapas? It is infact the others who have to do tapas to get your grace?

Padmini: Iam the daughter of UParicharavasu who has great affection for me.

YOUng Man: What kind of an affectionate father is he if he can allow you to do such a penance.

Padmini: This penance is of my own accord to attain Krupanidhi Lord Krishna as my husband.

Young Man: you call the Lord Krupanidhi. He seems to have no pity for you who are growing thin day by day of tapas. He Left Goddess Lakshmi just for the sake of an elephant, and left the Gopis to go away to Mathura, He made his own wife Sita enter the fire? Is he a Krupanidhi. Come, Accept me as your husband. I propose to you.

Padmini: Those who speak ill of the Lord and those who hear such speech lose all their merits. IT is advised to cut the tongue of the person who speaks ill against the Lord or if not possible run away from that very place. She at once started leaving the place along with her friends. Just as she began leaving the young man quickly caught her hand. She yelled for help. Kanva rishi and her father rush to the place only to see that the young man is no ordinary person. Instead there stood before them Lord Sowriraja in full splendor. Padmini blushed on seeing her Lord.The Lord accepts her hand in marriage. The marriage of Padmini with the Lord is celebrated on a grand scale with all her relatives and fisherfolk enjoying the blissful sight. As the fisherfolk considered Padmini as their daughter the Lord became their son in law. Till date Sowriraja Perumal is considered as the son in law of fisherfolk who serve him with great love and affection.

Thus ends the sthalapurana of Thirukannapuram