SLOKA FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2012

“Yadaacharathi kalyani Shubham Va yadi Vaashubham

Thadeva labhathe Bhadre Kartha Karmajamaathmanaha.”

Every jeevathma has to enjoy/suffer the fruit of his actions either in this janma or in the next. Sometimes a very good man is born blind or lame and suffers his entire lifetime. The vice versa also happens. A very rude culprit enjoys happily all his life. All these are the result of ones merit/demerits in his previous births. The other religions do not accept rebirth. Thus it will only mean that all the sufferings are a result of the Supreme Almighty. This will in return refer to the Lord as a prejudiced person. However the fact is different. God has no likes or dislikes. He is beyond everything. He loves all. Our sufferings are as a result of our own deeds either in the present life or past. The Lord is not a reason for it. Srimad Ramayan gives an example.

               King   Dasaratha goes for a hunt. He had a missile by name Shabdavedi. It could strike the target without aiming at it. It would attack the target just by following its sound. Dasaratha heard a rumble. He thought it was of an animal. He directed the shabdavedi towards it. Alas it was the noise of a 16 year old boy named Shravanakumara. He had come to a pond to fetch water for his blind parents. The missile attaked him and killed him. Dasaratha did it unknowingly. His parents mourned bitterly for his death. “ You too will die of puthrashoka( separation from your son)” , thus they cursed Dasaratha. Dasaratha felt miserable but then after the birth of Rama he was pacified. Now Dasaratha tells Kousalya of this incident after his separation from Rama. “ One begets what he does previously. As you sow so do you reap”, says Dasaratha as he now feels the pangs of separation from Rama after the latter’s exile.

PAST EVENTS- MADURAI PRAVACHANAM

PAST EVENTS- BHAGAVTHGUNA PRAVACHANAM, MADURAI

Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam, Madurai organised lectures of Sri Hari Anna at Sringeri Mutt, Madurai. The Bhagavad Guna Pravachanam was held from Nov 16^th to 21^st. The air was filled with enthusiasm and pure devotion. Many devotees of Madurai and in and around Madurai attended the satsangham and had food for thought.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2012

PROGRAM AT SIDDHAPUR- MATHRUGAYA

DATE: 29TH NOV TO 6TH DEC

TOWN: SIDHDHAPUR, NORTH GUJARATH

TIME: 6.30 A.M TO 6.30 P.M

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVTHAM

PROGRAM AT MUMBAI

DATE: 24TH DEC TO 31ST DEC

VENUE: VANI VIDYALAYA, MULUND

TIME: 6.30 A.M TO 6.30 P.M

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2012

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE QUIZ

1) The answers to the quiz should be sent to the email idannahariji@gmail.com within 26^th of each month.

2) Every month the answers will be evaluated and marks shall be given as points. These points shall get cumulatively added each month.

3) The highest score winner of the year ( April to March) will be awarded 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes.

 QUESTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2012
1)Who was the sage who did the upadesha of the Sankarshana Mantra to Chitrakethu?

2) Which clan’s head was Chitrakethu?

3) “ Aham Chaivaachyuthapriyaha”--- Iam also the beloved of Achyutha—Who said this?

4)How long should the pumsavana vratha be followed for?

5) “ Drounyasthrena Yatha Bhavaan”--- “ They were saved just like you were rescued from the Brahmastra”--- Explain this simile.

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2012

1)      A) Those who attain moksha through the urdhvanadi

b) Those who lose their lives in battle

Both the above do not fear death.

2)      A) Just as the hatchlings wait for their mothers to come back with their feed

b)Just as a calf awaits its mother

c) Just as a loving wife awaits her beloved’s arrival

so do I long to see you, to attain you. Please accept me, cries Vrutha.

3)      Indra said to Vruthra –“ You have won Maya”.

4)      Vyasa, narada, Devalar

5)      Kruthadyuthi.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2012

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

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

3)      Srividya Krishnan-------------------I--------46+10=56

4)      Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy----I--------40+10=50

5)      Padma Narayanan-----------------I--------50+10=60

6)      N.Krishnan--------------------------I---------64+10=74

7)      Sethuraman-----------------------I----------68+10=78

8)      Srinivasan Sujatha---------------II--------- 60+8=68

9)      Raja---------------------------------II--------- 60+8=68

10)   Srinivasan--------------------III-------------  14+6=20

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2012

                                                              THERAZHUNDUR

Once there lived a king called Uparicharavasu. He was a Dharmic ruler. He did a Purodasa Yaga worshipping Lord Vishnu.  The Lord pleased by his yaga gave darshan to him. He was surprised to see the Lord in person and shouted in joy. However the sages performing the sacrifice there relented. They could not agree that the king could see the Lord whereas they had not. Then the Lord spoke “Iam attained only by those having devotion. I cannot be attained by Tapas, or Yoga marga. I have given the king my darshan as he is full of loving devotion towards me. The sages having heard this praised the king for his bhakthi. After the completion of the yaga the Devas presented the king an aeroplane with which he could travel anywhere around the world and attain success.

 Once while travelling in his vimana, he felt something pulling it. He came to the ground and was stunned to see Lord Krishna grazing a cow. How come you are here Oh, Lord? Why have you left the banks of Yamuna and why have you chosen the banks of Cauvery instead, he asked. The Lord smiled and related to him an incident.

 “ Once Lord Shiva wanted to see me as little Krishna. He was meditating on my form when Parvathi playfully closed his eyes. Angered by it he cursed her saying “ You are Vishnu Maya. You , who close the eyes of one and all against wisdom are now trying to close my eyes too.  That which is devoid of knowledge is a pashu (cow). May you become a cow. When the Lord  showers his grace on you, you can rejoin me.” Thus Parvathi became a cow at the banks of the river Cauvery and I looked after her. Shiva too came here and had my darshan. With a fulfilled heart, my sister Parvathi released from the curse went back to her loka. Now I stand before you to show you my beautiful form.” Uparicharavasu was only too happy to build a beautiful temple for the Lord Gosakhan- friend of the cow. Those who worship this Lord will always beget victory in all their endeavour. The kshetra is called Therazhundur because Uparicharavasu’s vimana was stuck here. The Lord is called Aamaruviappan because he holds the cow close to him ( Aa- cow, maruvi- hugging).

DECEMBER SEASON SCHEDULE OF SMT. VISHAKHA HARIJI

S.NO   DATE             PLACE                    TIME             TOPIC

1)    15^th Dec         Chettinad Vidyashram      6.30 p.m      Rama Nama Vaibhavam     ( Jaya TV)

2)    16^th Dec           Dakshinamoorthy hall   6.30 p.m     Concert

3)    20^th Dec           Music academy            7.00p.m      Endaro mahanubhavulu ( A tribute to few noble souls)

4)    22^nd Dec     Krishna Gana Sabha    9.00 a.m   Narada Bhakthi sutram- Part 1

5)    23^rd Dec      Krishna Gana Sabha      9.00 a.m  Narada Bhakthi sutram- Part 2

6)    25^th Dec      Parthasarathy Swami Sabha     10.00 a.m       Gajendra Moksham

7)    26^th Dec     Vani Mahal               6.30 p.m       Guruvayurappan leela

8)    28thDec      Krishna Gana Sabha    (Natya Kala Conference)          10.20 a.m         Harikatha- its evolution and the revolution

9)    29^th Dec      Mylapore Fine Arts      6.00p.m         Sundara Kandam

10)   31^st Dec    Brahma gaana Sabha            6.30 p.m        Sarvam Brahmamayam ( Sadashiva Brahmam charitram)

11)  1^st Jan 2013        Narada Gana Sabha     4.15 p.m        Vamana Avatharam

SLOKA OF THE MONTH- NOV 2012

“Thathra Sriyamivaachinthyaam Ramo Daasaharathihi Priyaam

Eeshathsamlajjamaanam Tham Ayodhyaaropayatha Plavam.”

“ Sahadharmachari thava”--- Valmiki quotes the greatness of Sita Devi.  Sita Devi follows whatever dharma Sri Rama shows to the world. A chaste woman shares her husband’s happiness as well as sorrow. She never leaves her husband whatsoever. Sita says “ I shall follow the footsteps of that Savithri who brought back her husband from the hands of Yama. Iam your devotee and a chaste woman. I know not anything else other than Yourself. Thus saying she happily leaves to the forest. Sri Rama takes care of her in such a way that she does not feel even an inch of melancholy in the forest. He is to Sita not only a dear husband but a dear friend, a revered Guru, a philosopher, a father and the best guide.

                                      Sri Rama crosses the Ganges and  comes to the bank of  river Yamuna. He crossed the Ganges with the help of Guha who brought his boat. The river is in spate. It looks beautiful. Lakshmanaswamy builds a beautiful boat. He decorated it with many colours. As soon as Sri Rama saw this he was really surprised. “ Lakshmana , I don’t remember us learning to build boats at the ashram of vasishta. Where from did you learn this? It looks really beautiful, saying so He climbed on to the boat.” Sit down Sita” , he said. She touched the boat. The boat shook in the waters.. Devi feared. Sri Rama could have helped her climb onto the boat. However he hesitated because of lakshamana. Lakshmana understood it perfectly. He turned his head, as if looking at the opoosite bank. Rama atonce jumped down from the boat, lifted Sita and helped her sit on the boat.  Lakshmana rowed the boat. The one who felt the happiest at that moment was Lakshmanaswamy.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- NOV 2012

         I UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH- NOV 2012

 

UTHSAVAM: RASOTHSAVAM

DATE; 19TH NOV TO 28TH NOV

TOWN: VRINDAVAN

SRI HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- NOV 2012

1) PROGRAM AT MUMBAI

DATE: 1ST NOV TO 8TH NOV

VENUE: SUBRAMANYASWAMY TEMPLE, CHEMBUR

TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM

TIME; 7.A.M TO 6.30 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT MADURAI

DATE: 16TH NOV TO 21ST NOV

VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT

TOWN; MADURAI

TIME: 6.30 P.M TO 8.30 P.M

TOPIC: BHAGAVAD GUNAM

3) PROGRAM AT TRICHY 

DATE: 24TH NOV

VENUE: R.R SABHA

TOWN: TRICHY

TOPIC: PRAHLADA CHARITRAM

PROGRAMS OF SMT.VISHAKHA HARI

1) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 10TH  NOV
VENUE: NARADA GANA SABHA
CITY: CHENNAI
PROGRAM; CONCERT- VOCAL DUET ALONG WITH BROTHER,SAKETHARAMAN
TIME; 7.00P.,

2) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE; 17TH NOV
VENUE: CHOWDIAH HALL
CITY: BANGALORE
TOPIC: HANUMAN, THE SUPREME DEVOTEE
TIME: 6.30 P.M

3) PROGRAM AT NAMAKKAL
DATE; 22ND NOV
VENUE: ANANDA ARANGAM, PAVAI INSTITUTION
TWON: NAMAKKAL
TOPIC: ANDAL KALYANAM
TIME: 6.30 P.M

PAST EVENTS- BANGALORE

From August 28^th to Sep 2^nd Sri Hari Anna delivered lectures on Bhaktha Vijayam at Venugopalaswamytemple, Malleswaram, Bangalore. This event was conducted by Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam, Bangalore.Many Bangaloreans attended the lectures and enjoyed every bit of it. All the Iife histories of various saints were touching and emotionally presented by Sri Hari Anna. People were left in tears and with fulfilled hearts they returned home awaiting Sri Hari Anna’s next visit to Bangalore.

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- NOVEMBER 2012

             RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE QUIZ

1) The answers to the quiz should be sent to the email idannahariji@gmail.com within 26^th of each month.

2) Every month the answers will be evaluated and marks shall be given as points. These points shall get cumulatively added each month.

3) The highest score winner of the year ( April to March) will be awarded 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes.

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOV 2012

 1)      Two people  never  fear death. They face it with happiness. Who are they?

2)      “ Ajaathapaksha”---- In this sloka what are the examples that Vruthra quotes?

3)      “ You have won Maya”--- Who says this sentence to whom?

4)      Who are the sages who have lectured Chitrakethu’s upakhyanam?

5)       What is the name of Chitrakethu’s first wife?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012

1)       Vindhya Ranges

2)      Jayanthan

3)      Naarayanakavachanam

4)      Thrivikrama

5)      Sri Parasurama

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012
1) Sethuraman-------------I--------58+10=68
2) Raja--------------------I--------50+10=60
3) Srinivasan Sujatha-------I-------50+10=60
4) Karthik Venkatraman----II------60+8=68
5) Radhika Venkatraman--II-  -----58+8=66
6) Srividya Krishnan-------II-- ----38+8=46
7) Padma Narayanan------II--- ---42+8=50
8) N. Krishnan------------II-------56+8=64
9)Srinivasan--------------III-------8+6=14

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2012

                                         THIRUNINDRAVUR

Perumal----- Bhakthavathsala

Thayar-------Sudhavalli

Vimanam------Uthphala vimanam

Pushkaram---varunapushkaram

Once there lived a trader by name Dhanapal. He was a very rich merchant. However he was very greedy and miserly. He never donated even a paise for the poor and the needy. He never bothered about the sufferings of the helpless. Nor did he spend his money for his own enjoyment, for it would be spent. He always treasured his wealth more than his life.

   It is the nature of Lakshmi  to keep moving from one place to another. She never stays permanently at a single place.  This is why today’s pauper turns tomorow’s prince and vice versa. Poverty or prosperity is never permanent. Hence donate and do dharma when you have money.

 That Danapala became very poor all of a sudden. His wife, sons, relatives and the Government usurped all his wealth and left him penniless. He tried to start various other businesses but failed in all his attempts. His relatives started cursing him.

They alone are respected who are wealthy. They alone live happily who are wealthy. A poor man is called a dull head and a wealthy man a wise one. Respect comes from wealth. Hence Danapal, now poor lost all his respect. He approached his purohit for advice. This purohith narrated a story.

Once Lord Krishna questioned lakshmi Devi : “ Why do always keep moving. Why are you so unstable. Tell me the apt reasons.”

SriDevi smiled and replied :

I move away from the following persons:

1)      Those who are unrighteous and never donate.

2)      Those who gamble, drink wine, torture animals and engage in prostitution.

3)      Those who lie in court

4)      Those who are greedy, angry and miserly

5)      Those who usurp others’ property

6)      Those who are envious of others.

7)      Those who enjoy others poverty

8)      Those who are proud of their wealth

9)      Those who praise themselves

10)   Those who spend lavishly

11)   Those who do not give to the deserving

12)   Those who are unrespectful to cows, Brahmins and Gods

13)   Those who are lazy, non- believers of God and of vicious character

14)   Those who hate devotees of the Lord.

The Lord then asks, “ where do you prefer to reside permanently?

She replies again . I stay at those houses where

1)      Sadhus are worshipped

2)       there is righteousness

3)      There is charity at its best

4)      There is cleanliness

5)      Tulasi and bilva grow

6)      Lights are lit in the evenings

7)      Vishnu is worshipped with conch and bells

8)      There is Vedagosha, sound of stotras

9)      There is humility

10)   There is love

11)   There is no ridicule or crying.

Saying so the purohith said “ Dhanapal, you became poor only because of your miserliness. Go and worship the Lord and His consort at Thirunindravur and may you be bestowed with the lost wealth.”

 The trader did so, begot prosperity. This time he became wise He donated lots in charity. Thus those who worship the Lord here will get back their prosperity. Lakshmi preffered to stay permanently at this place since all were engaged in Dana and Dharma. Hene this kshetra came to be called “ Thiru- Nindra- vur, the place where Lakshmi preferred to stay once and for all.

SLOKA OF THE MONTH- OCTOBER 2012

“ Na cha Seeta tvaya  heena  na  caahamapi Raghava

Muhurtamapi  Jeevavo  Jalaanmatsyaavivodhrutou

Na Hi taatam na Shatrugnam Na Sumithraam Parantapa

Drashtumicheyamadyaaham Swargam vapi Thvayaa Vina”

The Rama Bhakthi of all characters in the Ramayana is praiseworthy. So is Lakshmana swamy’s devotion to Rama.  Sri Valmiki beautifully describes Lakshmana’s virtuosity, vairagya, devotion to his father, love towards his brothers, valour and much more. When Rama went to the forest Lakshmana followed suit so as to serve him throughout the 14 year exile. This is enough proof for his devotion, sacrificing mentality and righteousness.

                  Sri Rama entered  a dense forest having left the citizens of Ayodhya at the banks of river Thamasa and having blessed Guha. He stayed there that night in the impenetrable, dark forest. That night he spoke to Lakshmana “ My Dearest lakshmana, May you go back to Ayodhya. You shall not suffer in this opaque , thick forest region for 14 full years. My mother, Kousalya would be in tears having parted from me. Go, console her and take good care of our father. Coronate Bharatha.I shall return after my exile period is completed. Do not grieve.” At once Lakshmana fell at the feet of Rama and sought his refuge. He said “ Just as a fish dies as soon as it comes out of the waters so shall Seetha Devi and me die without you. I do not wish to see father or mother or Shatrugna without you. Infact I do not desire even Swarga without you.

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- OCTOBER 2012

                                      UTHSAVAM OF THIS MONTH- OCTOBER 2012

UTHSAVAM: NAVARATHRY UTHSAVAM

DATE: 16TH OCTOBER TO 23RD OCTOBER

VILLAGE: PARANOOR

SRI HARI ANNA'S PROGRAM- OCTOBER 2012

PROGRAM AT DELHI

DATE: 5TH OCT TO 10TH OCT

VENUE: KAMAKSHI MANDIR

CITY: NEW DELHI

TIME: 7.00 P.M

TOPIC: SRIMAD VALMIKI RAMAYANAM

SMT.VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM- OCT 2012

PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 27TH OCTOBER
CITY; CHENNAI
VENUE; MUSIC ACADEMY, MAIN HALL
TOPIC: KRISHNA LEELA
TIME: 6.00 P.M

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- OCTOBER 2012

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE QUIZ

1) The answers to the quiz should be sent to the email idannahariji@gmail.com within 26^th of each month.

2) Every month the answers will be evaluated and marks shall be given as points. These points shall get cumulatively added each month.

3) The highest score winner of the year ( April to March) will be awarded 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes.

QUESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2012

1)      ‘Aghamarshanam’ stands at the foot of a mountain. Which mountain range is it?

2)      What is the other name of Upendra?

3)      Which mantra did Vishwarupa preach to Indra?

4)      In which form does the Lord save us in the skies?

5)      Who saves us when we stroll in the mountains?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

1)      Prayaschithas do not protect a man who is indifferent towards the Lord.

2)      The Vedas are Narayana swarupa. They have not been written by anybody.

3)      Sinners get purified through punishment.

4)      Vishnuparshadas

5)      Agasthya.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

1) Radhika Venkatraman--------I-----------48+10=58

2) Karthik Venkatraman---------I-----------50+10=60

3) N. Krishnan------------------I------------46+10=56

4) Srinivasan Sujatha------------I------------40+10=50

5) Raja--------------------------I------------40+10=50

6) Sethuraman-------------------II-----------50+8=58

7) Srividya Krishnan-------------II-----------30+8=38

8) Padma Narayanan------------III-----------36+6=42

9) Radhakrishnan----------------III-----------24+6=30

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH -OCTOBER 2012

                                             THIRUMEIYAM

Once Indra was seated on the throne along with Sachi Devi at Amaravathi. He was surrounded by all the other Devas, kinnaras, Kimpurushas, apsaras, Gandharvas. Vishnu too was in that sabha. Just then Sage Narada entered and praised Lord Vishnu with his sweet music. Indra questioned Narada “ I have heard that

Truth is the greatest theertha

Truth is the greatest penance

Truth is the greatest merit

Tuth is the greatest vratha.

Those who lie even casually will beget hell. Please tell me who at present in this world is a staunch follower of this truth?

Narada said “ there is a hill by name Sathyagiri ( Thirumeiyam) at the banks of Pushpabhadra river.There is a banyan tree by name Bhadravatam and a stone by name Chakrashila. There a sage by name Sathyamedas does penance. He is the most truthful of all.”

Having heard the words of Narada Vishnu and Indra wanted to test the sage. Vishnu took the form of a varaha and Indra disguised as a hunter came to the sage. The hunter came chasing the pig and the pig sought the help of Sathyamedas. The sage in turn hid the pig in his own ashrama. The hunter who came searching for it questioned sathyamedas “ Oh Dear Sage Where is that pig which I have been chasing all along. Me and my family have been starving for many days and that pig is my prey. Tell me where it is. Did you see it” Sathyamedas was caught in a fix. If he said he didn’t know about it, it would be a lie. And if he did tell out the truth the pig would be killed by the hunter. He then diplomatically answered “  You ask me if I have seen the pig. Who is the perceiver? What is to be perceived? What is meant by sight? May you understand by thinking about these three truths.”

 Having heard this wise yet true reply Vishnu and Indra appeared in their original form. Looking at Sathyanarayana and Indra the sage extolled the Lord beautifully “ Lord,You are the origin of truth, repository of truth, path of truth, protector of Truth. Truth both in word and conscience ( Rutham) are your eyes. One is truthful only when one acts as per his conscience. Rutham is protected by sathyama and vice versa. As you are the antharyami you know each person when he lies. By your maya the true athma looks as if untrue and the untrue world looks as if true. May you show me the exact truth. Those who speak nothing but the truth attain great peace and happiness. Those who speak the truth are mostly silent and speak very less.”

The Lord highly please by His words blessed him saying “ This hill will be named  after you and I shall show my presence here. Those who speak untruth especially in the court will be punished by me duly. Those sinners who truly repent will also be forgiven by me.”

Thus those devotees who truly realise their folly and worship sathyanarayana swamyt at Sathyagiri will be relieved of their sins.

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

“ Na Hi Ramatpriyataro Mamaaasti Bhuvikaschana

Braveemyetat aham sathyam Sathyenaiva ca te shape

Asya prasaadadashamse Lokesmin Sumahadyashaha

Dharmaavapthim ca vipulaamarthavaptim ca kevaalaam

Soham Priyathamam ramam shayaanam saha seethaya

Rakshishyami Dhanushpanihi Sarvato nyathibhissaha”

  

In SriVaishnava sampradaya Guha is referred to as Guhaperumal with respect. Sri Valmiki also says “ aathmasama sakha” which means Guha is a parallel to Rama. Never can Guha match Rama in strength, nor valour or beauty or wisdom or virtue or in his conviction for truth. Rama is unparalleled. But Guha is an ardent devotee. This is why Valmiki referes to Guha as equivalent to Rama. Bharatha comes running to have the darshan of Rama along with his huge army. Guha was not a great warrior. Guha did not have a huge battalion too. Guha looks at Bharatha approaching the place with his huge army force. He first suspected that he was trying to wage a war against Rama in the forest. Guha then decided “ If it be so then I would not allow Bharatha to approach anywhere near Rama as long as I live “. This proves his devotion towards Rama.

                                Sri Rama came to the banks of river Ganga. He blessed Guha too. He stayed there at the banks of river Ganga that night. Guha and Lakshmana spoke about the transcendental virtues of Lord Rama. Guha said to Lakshaman “ I promise that I love none more than Rama in this world. I wish to achieve praise, virtue, wealth etc by his blessings alone. When the Lord rests with Seetha I shall protect him all night along with my relatives.” This conversation clearly proves Guha’s devotion and service mentality.

PAST EVENTS- PROGRAM AT PONDICHERRY

                                        PONDICHERRY SAPTHAHAM

                       

From August 13^th to 19^th Sri Hari Anna delivered lectures at Sringeri Mutt, Pondicherry organised by SriKrishnaPremika Bhajan Mandali. People thronged to hear the lectures. There was unchvrithi, Divyanamam and Radha Kalyanam on 19^th August. The function went on in a very grand manner.

UTHSAVAMS OF THIS MONTH- SEPT 2012

UTHSAVAM: GOKULASHTAMY UTHSAVAM
TOWN: PARANOOR
DATE: 8TH SEPT TO 17TH SEPT
JANMASHTAMY: 8TH SEPT
KALYANA UTHSAVAM: 14TH SEPT
RATHOTHSAVAM: 16TH SEPT

UTHSAVAM: RADHASHTAMY UTHSAVAM, BRINDAVANAM

UTHSAVAM: RADHASHTAMY UTHSAVAM, BRINDAVANAM
DATE: 22ND SEPT TO 27TH SEPT
RADHASHTAMY: 23RD SEPT
EKADESI; 26TH SEPT

EVENTS OF THIS MONTH- SEPTEMBER 2012

SMT.VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAMS

1) PROGRAM AT MYSORE

DATE: 4TH SEPT

TOWN: MYSORE

VENUE; JAGANMOHAN PALACE

TIME: 6.30 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT PARANOOR

DATE: 14TH SEPT

TOWN: PARANOOR

VENUE: TEMPLE OF KOLAHALAN

TOPIC: CONCERT

TIME: 7.00 P.M

3) PROGRAM AT COIMBATORE

DATE; 30TH SEPT, 1ST OCT

TOWN: COIMBATORE

VENUE: IYAPPAN SANGAM HALL

TOPIC: VENKETESHA AVIRBHAVAM, SRINIVASA KALYANAM

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- SEPTEMBER 2012

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE QUIZ

1) The answers to the quiz should be sent to the email idannahariji@gmail.com within 26^th of each month.

2) Every month the answers will be evaluated and marks shall be given as points. These points shall get cumulatively added each month.

3) The highest score winner of the year ( April to March) will be awarded 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes.

 QUESTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2012

 1)      Prayaschithas  do not sanctify certain people. Who are they?

2)      What is the greatness of the Vedas illustrated in Ajamilopkyanam?

3)      Why is punishment meted out?

4)      “ Kshana sangena sadhushu”---who are the sadhus mentioned here?

5)      Which sage does the recitation of Ajamilopakyanam always?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2012

1)      The son of priyavratha.

2)      There are 60000 of them.

3)      They live in Suthalaloka.

4)      Blue coloured.

5)      Those who harm birds and animals will be tortured by the Yamabatas in a hell called Kumbhipakam.

       WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2012
 1) Sethuraman------------------------I------------------40+10=50
2) Radhika Venkatraman-------------I------------------38+10=48
3) Karthik Venkatraman--------------I-----------------40+10=50
  4) Srinivasan Sujatha S---------------I------------------30+10=40
   5) Padma Narayanan----------------I------------------26+10=36
6) Raja-------------------------------I------------------30+10=40
  7) Radhakrishnan Ramamurthy-------I-------------------14+10=24
  8) Sruthy Suryaprakash--------------I-------------------30+10=40
  9) Smruthy Suryaprakash------------I-------------------32+10=42
  10) Srinivasan-----------------------II------------------8
   11) Sundar-------------------------III------------------6

KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012

                                        THIRUKALVANOOR

There is a temple of Bhuvarahaswamy at the banks of Nithyapushkarani at Tirukalvanur. There is a also  a beautiful and huge Ashwaththa tree. The Ashwatha tree is considered to be Lord Vishnu Himself and the punya done under its shade attains effect immediately. If it is a Monday and Amavasa ( new moon day) then special poojas are conducted under this tree. The married women are sure to beget progeny by worshipping and circumambulating this tree.

There was a devoted woman in that village who used to worship this tree everyday. She was Sumathi and her husband was Durmathi. He fell into the hands of a prostitute and left Sumathi. He took to all evil deeds. He drank, merried, thieved and this caused immense agony to Sumathi. All she could do was only pray to the Lord Varahaswamy. One day a brahmachari boy of 12 years suddenly appeared before her and said “ You will beget a son like me”. Sumathi felt greatly consoled.

       However Durmathi was caught by the police for having killed a miilionare and usurping his property. He was arrested and Sumathi had no other way than to run to the king. She begged for his release but the king refused. “ Dharmo rakshati rakshitaha”. Your husband is a criminal and is accused of killing a rich man. He who commits sin has to face its consequences.

Sumathi came back, all her efforts turning futile. Weeping incessantly she ran to Varahaswamy  who took the form of a Brahmin witness. “ Oh King. I come from Kalvanur. My name is Bhuvarahachariar.  My daughter is Sumathi and her husband is Durmathi whom you have arrested. Durmathi is not the culprit by the prostitute. It was she who killed the rich man for his riches and escaped quite easily blaming Durmathi. Your Highness. May you introspect into this case deeply.” The King noted down the convincing information provided by the witness and released Durmathi. Durmathi turned into a noble man and soon by the blessings of Varahaswamy and ashwatha vruksha pradakshina they begot a beautiful son.

Thus those who are in dire need of progeny may worship the ahwatha vruksha and by the blessings of Varahaswamy are sure to beget noble progeny.