SLOKA FOR THE MONTH - MAY 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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.