Sri.Hari Anna: July 2012

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

SLOKA OF THE MONTH -JULY 2012

“ Suryasyapi Bhaveth Suryo Hyagneragnihi Prabhoh prabhuhu

Sriyasreescha Bhavedagrya Keerthya Keerthihi kshamakshama

Deivatham devathanam cha bhoothanam bhoothasathathamaha

Thasya ke hyagunaa devi vane vapyathava pure

Kushacheeradharam veeram gachantham aparajitham

Seethevanugata lakshmesthasya kim nama Durlabham”

In Srimad Bhagavatham while talking of Sri Ramaavathara sage Suka says “ Marthyavatharasthviha Marthyasikshanam”- Sri Ramaavatharam is not just for killing Ravana but to teach the humans a lesson in virtue. Swami Nammazhwar too said “ Karpar Ramapiranai allal matrum karparao”—If one has to learn he should do so from Rama. This is why in Ramaavathara he does not manifest His divine prowess unlike in Krishnaavathara. Still in some of the incidents like Ahalyamoksham, dhanurbhangam ( the breaking of the bow), karadhooshanayudhdham, moolabala yudhdham, sethubandanam his divine powers are exhibited. In the whole of the Ramayana Rama is described as a complete dhramika and in very few essential places He is described as the supreme Lord. Shabari, Tara, Mandodari, Aanjaneya, Vishwamithra, Valmiki etc extol Him as the Supreme Lord. Also Sumithra describes Him as the ultimate Godhead in the above slokas as she was very wise.

Dasaratha wails as Rama leaves to the forest. Kousalya too cries. Sumithra talks about Rama parathvam to Dasaratha and Kousalya. “ Sri Rama is the Lord of all Lords.He is the sun admist all suns and fire admist all fury. He is immortalised by His fame. Whether He is at home or at the forest he will remain indestructible. Dont you ever think that he has been banished to the forest and has lost the kingdom. That very fortune in the form of Seetha Devi has gone behind him.” Hearing these consoling words of Sumithra Dasaratha is pacified.

THE AMERICAN TOUR OF SRI HARI ANNA

Sri Hari Anna and Vishakha manni travelled to the east and west coast of the United States and were overwhelmed to see the immense loving reception. Everywhere the halls were full of eager listeners who showered their affection on them.

SRI HARI ANNA

1) On 18^th May Sri hari Anna gave a lecture on Nama Mahima at Roberto Clemento school organised by Sathsangham and SBAT at Maryland, Washington D.C. The hall was full and the audience enjoyed each and every word of His lecture.

It was followed by a Sangeetha upanyasam by Smt Vishakha Hari on Thyagaraja charitram in English. It was heartening to note the sincerity and the culture kept up by the Indians living abroad.

2) On 20^th May Sri Hari Anna performed “ Sabari moksham” at Philadelphia Srinivasa temple auditorium organised by the Bhaktha Kolahalan sathsangham. Many people had tears in their eyes listening to sabari’s story.

3) On 21^st and 22^nd May at Buffalo Hindu temple Sri Hari Anna delivered Prahalada charitram and Rukmini Kalyanam.

4) On 25^th May at San Jose Jain temple auditorium Sri Hari Anna presented Tulasidas charitram. San Jose is a beautiful place full of hills and thousands of tamilians and south Indians. On 27^th May at the Chinmaya mission hall Hari Anna talked about Kabirdas and it was organised by the Chinmaya mission.

On the whole the tour benefitted many eager listeners and rasikas who seem to be waiting for the nectar of sathsangham.

THE AMERICAN TOUR OF SMT.VISHAKHA HARI

1) After performing in Washington Smt. Vishakha Hari gave a two day programme at Boston on 19^th May and 20^th May. It was at the Chinmaya mission hall. The auditorium is beautiful with very good acquistics. The first day topic was Sundara Kandam as the Chinmaya mission has an Anjenaya temple downstairs. The second day topic was Krishna leela. Both days there was a huge standing ovation and the crowd wanted more and more. . Both the programmes were in Tamil.

2) On 25^th May Smt Vishakha Hari gave an English harikatha on Krishna leela at San Diego. Here too the auditorium was very beautiful. Many Americans listened to the harikatha and were spellbound by it. It was heartening to see tears in their eyes and the joy of listening to it. They continuosly clapped and seemed to be a record standing ovation.

3) On 27^th at Los Angeles she performed Prahlada charitram in English before a packed audience at the Hoover auditorium.

4) On 28^th- Monday- Memorial holiday the performance was a Tamil harikatha at San Jose. The hall was full, stage was full. Everywhere there were keen rasikas who literally danced and felt bliss and conveyed it aptly. For a minute it was doubtful whether it was Mylapore- Mambalam or San Jose. Such was the response and reaction.

Also on the way to the U.S Smt. Vishakha Hari performed parvathy kalyanam in east London in Tamil and Krishna leela in Bharthiya Vidya Bhavan in English. Both performances were houseful and a grand success.

VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM- JULY 2012

1) PROGRAM AT MELATTUR

TOWN: MELATTUR

TOPIC: PARVATHY KALYANAM

DATE: 7TH JULY

TIME: 7.00 P.M TO 9.00 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI

CITY: CHENNAI

DATE: 14TH jULY

VENUE: BEFORE SRINGERI ACHARYA, SUDHARMA

TOPIC: PRAHLADA CHARITRAM

TIME: 6.30 P.M

DATE: 15TH JULY

VENUE: MADRAS UNIVERSITY

TOPIC; GAJENDRA MOKSHAM

TIME: 4.00P.M

3) PROGRAM AT COIMBATORE

CITY; COIMBATORE

VENUE: RAMA TEMPLE

TIME: 7.00 P.M

TPOIC: GURUVAYURAPPAN LEELA

4) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM

TOWN: SRIRANGAM

VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT, AMMA MANDAPAM ROAD

DATE: JULY 29TH

TOPIC: GAJENDRA MOKSHAM

TIME; 6.30 P.M

EVENTS OF THE MONTH JULY 2012

PROGRAM AT GURUVAYUR
DATE: 16TH July to 23rd July
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM
TOWN: GURUVAYUR
TIME: 7.00 A.M TO 6.00 P.M
VENUE: RUKMINI REGENCY

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- JULY 2012

QUESTIONS FOR JULY 2012

1) By which name is Ganga called when she reaches India.

2) Who is Aryama?

3) Which devotee worships which Lord in the Harivarsha.

4) “ Naamabhireva punantheenam”—What cleanses all just by its names?

5) Rama Avathara was not only for the killing of the rakshasas but also for yet another purpose. What was it?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2012

1) Ajanabha .

2) When Bharatha did the yaga he mediatated upon the devas as parts of Lord Vishnu. For eg: Indra as the Paramathma’s hands.

3) Bharatha begot poorva janma gnana because of his upasana towards the Lord.

4) Aangirasagothram.

5) The Lord.

ANSWERS FOR JUNE 2012

1) Kalancharam

2) Prarabhdam exists even for gnanis.

3) Rahuganan was only afraid of the grave sin committed towards saints.

4) Sri Kapilaavatharam

5) The soul is beyond happiness and difficulties. Pain and pleasure affect only the body.This is what the gnanis experience. However an agnani experiences the pain and pleasure as if for himself.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2012

1) Karthik venkatraman--------------I----------10+10=20points

2) N.Krishnan------------------------I----------10+10=20

3) Sethuraman------------------------I----------10+10=20

4) Raja-------------------------------I-----------10

5) Srinivasan Sujatha-----------------I-----------10

6) Radhika Venkataraman-----------II-----------10+8=18

7) Smrithi Suryaprakash-------------III-----------10+6=16

8) Srividya Krishnan-----------------III-----------8+6=14

9) Padma Narayanan-----------------III----------6

10) Sruthi Suryaprakash--------------III----------10+6=16

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2012

1) Karthik Venkatraman-------------I---------------20+10=30

2) Radhika Venkatraman-------------I---------------18+10=28

3) Srividya Krishnan-----------------I---------------14+10=24

4) N.Krishnan------------------------I---------------20+10=30

5) Sethuraman-----------------------I---------------20+10=30

6) Padma Narayanan----------------I----------------6+10=16

7) Srinivasan Sujatha----------------I----------------10+10=20

8) Raja------------------------------I----------------10+10=20

9) Radhakrishnan-------------------II----------------8

10) Smruthi Suryaprakash----------II----------------16+8=24

11) Sruthi Suryaprakash------------III----------------16+6=22

SRISRIANNA - AN INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO THE GATEWAY OF A GLORIOUS TRADITION – THE PREMIKA SAMPRADAYA

SRISRIANNA – AN INTRODUCTION

SriKrishnapremi swamigal fondly called as SriAnna was born in Sanganallur, a small village in tamilnadu, India. Right from his early days he was a severe practioner of YogaSadhanas. This saint however wished to prove the world that the easiest way to attain the lotus feet of the Lord is nevertheless the path of Bhakthi. He revered SriBhagavanNama Bodendral as his Mansika Guru. He took to Srimad Bhagavatham as his pramana grantha [Authoritative treatise]. He founded a glorious sampradaya called PremikaSampradaya.[SriAnna is addressed as Premika].

SriBhakthaKolahalaKrishna is his Upasana deity. Paranur is a village near Villupuram. SriAnna built a wonderful temple for SriKolahalan in this small village. Thenceforth he started living there. He himself performed all the sevas to SriKolahalan right from Suprabhatham in the morning, the afternoon pooja, the evening rituals till dolothsavam in the night. Like SriThiyagaraja Swamigal who sang Utsava sampradaya keerthanas to his IshtaDaiva Lord Rama, SriAnna composed Uthsava krithis for the seva of SriKolahalan.[Suprabhatham to Dolothsavam]. Those Keerthanas are being sung till date during the pooja of the lord in Paranur. Besides this SriAnna has composed several Shathakas[A Shathaka consists of 100 Krithis] including 1. Raghava Shathakam 2. Radhika Shathakam 3. Yugala Shathakam 4. Govinda Shathakam 5. Ranga Shathakam etc. He has composed more than 1000 Krithis to date. It is definite that SriAnna visits Paranur every Ekadasi.There he follows `the Ekadasi Vratham in a strict manner, fasting, performing Abhishekam to Kolahalan, Pravachanam in the evening and Divyanama Sankeerthanam in the night. Gokulasthtami Utsavam is a grand affair in Paranur with 1000’s of devotees participating, Bhakthi overflowing through the streets. Navarathri Utsavam, Vasanthothsavam, SriRamanavami Utsavam, Keerthanavali utsavam, Thepothsavam are the othert festivals celebrated grandly at Paranur.

SriAnna has also established a VedaPatashala at Paranur. There is also a Goshala beautifully maintained by him. These have been established by a trust founded by him. The trust is named “SriKrishnapremi Swamigal Baghavatha Dharmam trust”. This trust is run exclusively by the efforts of SriAnna.

THE SPREAD OF BHAKTHI THROUGHOUT INDIA:

SriAnna wished to spread awareness about the importance of Bhakthi in the minds of the people of India. Hence he toured throughout the length and breadth of India from Kanyakumari to the Himalayas many times. He gave discourses on several topics in several cities including Srimad Bhagavatham, Srimad Ramayanam, Mahabharatham, Bhakthavijayam, Bhagavath Geetha, Azhwargal vaibhavam, Upanishads etc. He is an ocean of knowledge – a reservoir of wisdom. There is in fact no topic not dealt by him. He also founded and established an association called “Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Sangham” throughout India in several cities. The objectives of this institution are

Spread the awareness of “ The Greatness of the divine name – NamaPracharam”
To conduct Bhavatham, Ramayana discourses.
Renovation of DivyaDesa temples etc.

Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam functions in Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Tirunelvelli, Madurai, Pondicherry etc.

OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS: {ASHRAMS}

PREMA MADHURI KUNJAM – BRINDAVANAM, MATHURA, UP

SriAnna holds Brindavanam very close to his hearts. Hence he built an Ashram called PremaMadhuriKunjam in RadhaNivas, Goranagar colony, Brindavanam. Here he built an exquisite temple for SriRadhaVamsidhara Krishna. Here too like paranur the rituals take place according to Premika Sampradaya [ Suprabhatham to Dolothsavam]. The main festivals celebrated here are Radhasthtami, Rasothsavam, Holy, and RadhaKalyanam. Every year SriAnna visits Brindavanam four times for these Uthsavams.

KOORATHAZWAR BHAJANASHRAMAM, ALAGAR KOVIL, MADURAI

This Ashram is at Alagar kovil, Madurai. This picturesque Ashram captivates the heart of every viewer. The natural beauty of this Ashram with the green mountains behind it and flowers of various hues is the apt place for meditating on the lotus feet of the lord. Every Chithra Pournami Lord Alagar comes to this Ashram to the delight of several devotees. SriAnna conducts a Sapthaham during this time. This Ashram is being goverened by Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam, Madurai.

KRISHNASURI BHAJANASHRAMAM, MELKOTE

Melkote is a kshetram near Mysore, Karnataka. SwamiRamanauja retrieved the deity of this kshetram from the Delhi Badshah, after great efforts. Here again a beautiful ashram has been established. Chellapillai - as the deity is popularly known as, comes to this ashram in every July. This ashram is maintained by Akila Bharatha Sadhusangam Bangalore.

PANDURANGAN TEMPLE, THIRUCHANANALLUR

There lived a saint by name Krishnasuri in Thiruchanganallur [Chenganur]. It is he who is called Periyavachanpillai in tamil. He has commented on the entire 4000 Divyaprabhandhams. SriAnna incarnated in his vamsa. Periyavachanpillai had earlier constructed a temple for Lord Srinivasa. SriAnna too has built a small but beautiful temple for Pandurangan in this village. Besides this he has constructed a Mutt for PeriyavachanPillai. Periyavachanpillai too was born on a Avani Rohini incidentally SriAnna too was born on a AvaniRohini[Rohini star – Tamil month of Avani]. Hence on that day there is a procession of Periyavachanpillai to that Mutt built by SriAnna. Also every year it is routine that on January 26^th the KalyanaUtsavam of LordSrinivas and Panduranga are conducted.

SRISRIANNA’S WORKS:

SriAnna has written innumerable works in Sanskrit. To my knowledge after Valmiki and Vyasa he is the only person to write 40,000 slokas. Some of the important works are SriVaishnavaSamhita, Divyadesa Vaibhavam, Brindavana Mahatmiyam etc.He also has written works in various languages such as tamil, telgu, marati and the like. He also runs a monthly tamil magazine called BagavathaDharmam.

BRAHMASABHA:

SriAnna established an association called Bramhasabha to spread BagavathaDharmam throughtout the whole world. Bhajans, Parayans, Pravachans etc are being conducted at USA, Dubai etc by Bramhasabha members.

TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SRISRIANNA VISIT www.srisrianna.org

Sri.Hari Anna