Sunday, November 25, 2018
SR HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS-- NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2018
1) PROGRAM AT PONDICHERRY
DATE: 25TH NOVEMBER TO 1ST DEC
VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT, PONDICHERRY
TOPIC: BHAGAVATH GUNA PRAVACHANAM
TIME: 7 PM
RADHAKALYANAM : 2ND DEC FROM 8.30 A.M TO 12.30 A.M
2) PROGRAM AT MUDIKONDAN
DATE: 24TH DEC TO 31ST DEC
VENUE: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA PRAVACHANA MANDAPAM, MELA AGRAHARAM,
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM
TIME; 4 PM TO 6 PM AND 7.30 P.M TO 9.30 P.M
SMT.VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAMS- DECEMBER 2018
DECEMBER MUSIC SEASON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1) PROGRAM AT BENGALURU
DATE: DEC 2ND
ORGANISER: SRI RAMA LALITHA KALA MANDIRA--2000TH PROGRAM
VENUE: MANGALA MANTAPA,NMKRV COLLEGE, JAYANAGAR
TOPIC: PURANDARADAASA AND TRINITY
TIME: 5.15 P.M
2) MUSIC SEASON AT CHENNAI
DATE: ORGANISER/VENUE TIME TOPIC
1) 8th Dec - Karthik Fine Arts- Narada Gana sabha 4 pm Ashtadasa Vaibhava
2) 9th Dec Margazhi Mahauthasavam 6 PM Bharatha Mangaigal Adayar Youth Hostel Iconic Indian Women
3) 15th Dec Jaya TV- Chettinad Vidyashrama- 6 pm Bharatha yatra A Journey Within India
4) 22nd,23rd Dec Krishna Gana Sabha 9 AM Mahabharatha Saram Part 1, 2
5) 25th Dec Parthasarathy Swami Sabha 10 AM Parthan Partha
Parthasarathy
Parthasarathy
6) 27th Dec Vani Mahal 6 PM Kumbakona Vaibhava
7) 29th Dec Music Academy 7 PM Women Composers
Iconic Indian Women
8) 1st Jan Naradagana Sabha 4 PM Azhwar Ramayana
9) 20th Jan ABBAS- Kamaraja Hall 4 PM Baratheeya Darshanam
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
AWARD CEREMONY - SHRI HARI ANNA CONFERRED VACHASPATHI TITLE
Sri Hari Anna was conferred Vachaspathi Title for Pravachanam by V. Narayana Iyer Memorial TRust which has been honouring spiritual giants for the past 29 years. Great exponents like Shri Balakrishna Sastrigal and Sanskrit scholars have been honoured by this institution. It also hooured other gems oin various other fields for their service to the nation, like Padma Bhooshan Shri P. S Narayanaswamy for Music, Shri H. M. Raghu for his contribution to sound engineering, Dr Apar Jindal , industrialist, Dr. Uma for her charity in serving patients etc.
Hari Anna then gave a beautiful lecture on Seetha Kalyanam at the Vani Mahal auditorium.
PAST EVENTS- JUNE TO OCTOBER 2018
1) KRISHNA LEELA PRAVACHAN, NANGAINALLUR
Shri Hari Anna rendered Krishna Leela pravachanam from June 15th to 29th at Narayana Pravacahana Mandapam, Guruvayur Temple organised by Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam, Chennai.
Many devotees of Nangainallur benefited by these discourses.
2)
Shri Hari Anna rendered Krishna Leela pravachanam from June 15th to 29th at Narayana Pravacahana Mandapam, Guruvayur Temple organised by Akhila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam, Chennai.
Many devotees of Nangainallur benefited by these discourses.
2)
Dhruv Arts run by Shri Srikantha and Dr. Jyothsna Srikanth in London organised Smt. Vishakha Hari's English harikathas in Wembley and Kent. Indians, a few Europenas and Sri Lankans enjoyed both concerts.
3) BRAHMA SABHA-- WASHINGTON MELA
From July 8th to 15th A Mela was conducted by Brahma Sabha, an institution established by Sri Anna for promoting spirituality and culture abroad. The week long satsangh had parayanams, pravachanams by Sri Hariji, Sri Rangaji and Smt. Vishakha manni. There was Govinda shathakam by Shri Yagnaraman Anna, divyanama bhajanas, Unchavrithi, Radha Kalyanam, performances by Brahma Sabha children and many more such events. Devotees from all over United States had participated in this mela. The Washington devotees too felt overwhelmed by this week long satsangh.
Monday, October 1, 2018
EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2018
A) UTHSAVAMS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2018
1) NAVARATHRI UTHSAVAM, PARANOOR
DATE: 10TH OCTOBER TO 18TH OCTOBER
UTHSAVAM: NAVARATHRI UTHSAVAM
VENUE: PARANOOR, SRI BAKTHAKOLAHALAN TEMPLE
2) RASOTHSAVAM, PARANOOR
DATE: 24TH OCTOBER
UTHSAVAM: RASOTHSAVAM
VENUE: SRI BAKTHAKOLAHALA TEMPLE, PARANOOR
3) RAASOTHSAVAM, BRINDAVAN
DATE: 18th NOV TO 22nd NOV
EKADESI: 19TH NOV
TULASI KALYANAM: 20TH NOV
RAASAM: 23RD NOV
SRI HARI ANNA'S PROGRAMS --OCTOBER, NOVEMBER 2018
1) LATEST NEWS: PLEASE NOTE
AWARD FUNCTION AS PLANNED WILL BE HELD AT VANI MAHAL
AWARD FUNCTION AT CHENNAI------AWARD TO POOJYA SRI HARIJI AS " VACHASPATHI"
AWARD FUNCTION AS PLANNED WILL BE HELD AT VANI MAHAL
AWARD FUNCTION AT CHENNAI------AWARD TO POOJYA SRI HARIJI AS " VACHASPATHI"
DATE: OCT 7TH
VENUE: VANI MAHAL
TIME: 5.30 P.M
TOPIC: SEETHA KALYANAM
VENUE: VANI MAHAL
TIME: 5.30 P.M
TOPIC: SEETHA KALYANAM
2) SRIMAD RAMAYANA PRAVACHANAM, NAVARATHRI, PARANOOR
DATE: 10 TH OCTOBER TO 18TH OCTOBER
TIME: 4 P.M TO 6 P.M
VENUE: PARANOOR, SRI BAKTHAKOLAHALAN TEMPLE
3) SRIMAD BAGAVATHA SAPTHAHAM, MUMBAI
DATE: 28TH OCTOBER TO 2ND NOVEMBER
TIME: 7 A.M TO 12 NOON AND 2 .00 P.M TO 6.30 P.M
VENUE: SUBRAMANYA SWAMI TEMPLE, CHEDDANAGAR, CHEMBUR
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHA PARAYANA SAPTHAHAM
4) BHAGAVATH GUNA PRAVACHANAM, PONDICHERRY
DATE: 26TH NOV TO 1ST DEC
VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT, PONDICHERRY
TOPIC: BHAGAVATH GUNA PRAVACHANAM
TIME: 7 PM TO 9 P.M
RADHAKALYANAM ON 2ND DEC -- 8.30 A.M TO 12.30 A.M
SMT.VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAMS FOR OCT, NOV, 2018
SMT.VISHAKHA HARI PRESENTS
1) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 6TH OCTOBER
TIME : 6.00 P.M
VENUE: MUSIC ACADEMY
ORGANISER: ARUN EXCELLO
TOPIC: KRISHNA LEELA AS IN YADAVAABYUDAYAM ( VEDANTHA DESIKA 750TH YEAR)
2) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM FOR 1ST YEAR COMPLETION OF CAUVERY PUSHKARAM
DATE: 22nd OCT
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE: AMMA MANDAPAM
TOPIC: SRI RANGA AND CAUVERY MAHATHMYAM
2) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM FOR 1ST YEAR COMPLETION OF CAUVERY PUSHKARAM
DATE: 22nd OCT
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE: AMMA MANDAPAM
TOPIC: SRI RANGA AND CAUVERY MAHATHMYAM
2) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: 2ND NOVEMBER
TIME: 6.OO PM
ORGANISATION: NADA SURABHI, COROMANGALA
TOPIC: THE GENIUS OF TRINITY - HARIKATHA IN ENGLISH
3) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 10th NOVEMBER
VENUE: MUSIC ACADEMY
ORGANISED BY : SAVITHRI FOUNDATION
PROGRAM: RELEASE OF ICONIC INDIAN WOMEN
BOOK : TRANSLATION OF SATI VIJAYAM OF SRI ANNA
BY SMT.VISHAKHA HARI AND KAUSALYA VEERAVALLI
HARIKATHA: MATHRUDEVO BHAVA
4) PROGRAM AT KAANCHI
DATE: 18TH NOV
TIME: 3 PM TO 5 PM
VENUE: SANKARA MUTT
ALL INDIA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
VENUE: MUSIC ACADEMY
ORGANISED BY : SAVITHRI FOUNDATION
PROGRAM: RELEASE OF ICONIC INDIAN WOMEN
BOOK : TRANSLATION OF SATI VIJAYAM OF SRI ANNA
BY SMT.VISHAKHA HARI AND KAUSALYA VEERAVALLI
HARIKATHA: MATHRUDEVO BHAVA
4) PROGRAM AT KAANCHI
DATE: 18TH NOV
TIME: 3 PM TO 5 PM
VENUE: SANKARA MUTT
ALL INDIA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
5)PROGRAM AT HYDERABAD
DATE: 19TH NOVEMBER
TIME: 6.00 P.M
VENUE: RAVINDRA BHAVAN, HYDERABAD
ORGANISED: SICA
TOPIC: CONCERT-CARNATIC CLASSICAL VOCAL
5)PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 24TH NOVEMBER
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE: BHARATHIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, MYLAPORE
6) PROGRAM AT PONDICHERRY
DATE : 25TH NOVEMBER
TIME: 7.00 P.M
VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT, PONDICHERRY
TOPIC: NANDANAR CHARITRAM
7) PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: DEC 2ND
TIME: 5.30 P.M
ORGANISER: SRI RAMA LALITHA KALA MANDIRA
VENUE: MANGALA MANDAPA
TOPIC: THE TRINITY AND PURANDARADASA
KSHETRA FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, NOVEMBER,DECEMBER 2018
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.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
HARI ANNA'S AND SMT.VISHAKHA HARIJI'S UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE JULY 2018
PROGRAMS AT LONDON
DATE: 30TH JUNE
TIME: 7 P.M
TOPIC: PRAHLADA CHARITRA IN ENGLISH
VENUE: DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
SHEPHERDS LANE, DARTFORD, DA12NT, KENT
Dhruv Arts presents Vishaka Hari on 30th June 2018 at 7pm accompanied by
Jyostana Srikanth - Violin
P.Kiruparan_ Mridangam
Pujenthan Sivaguganathan- Khanjira
Topic: Bhaktha Prahlada in English
PROGRAM AT WEMBLEY
Date 1st July
Topic Parvathy Kalyanam in English
DATE: 30TH JUNE
TIME: 7 P.M
TOPIC: PRAHLADA CHARITRA IN ENGLISH
VENUE: DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
SHEPHERDS LANE, DARTFORD, DA12NT, KENT
Dhruv Arts presents Vishaka Hari on 30th June 2018 at 7pm accompanied by
Jyostana Srikanth - Violin
P.Kiruparan_ Mridangam
Pujenthan Sivaguganathan- Khanjira
Topic: Bhaktha Prahlada in English
PROGRAM AT WEMBLEY
Date 1st July
Topic Parvathy Kalyanam in English
GLOBAL BRAHMA SABHA LAUNCH
BY HARI ANNA, VISHAKHA MANNI AND RANGANNA
Sunday, June 10, 2018
SLOKA FOR THE MONTH JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2018
Bhakthapriyam Bhakthabandum Bhakthalokamanoramam
Bhakthakolahalam Vande Bakthaabheeshtaphalapradam--------WRITTEN BY- SRI HARI ANNA
I bow down to that Kolahala Swamy- Lord Kolahala who is the beloved of His devotees,Who is their relative, guide, friend and philosopher, Who makes the entire world revel and rejoice And Who blesses His devotees with all that they wish.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
PAST EVENTS--RADHA KALYANAM UTHSAVAM-APRIL 2018
From April 24th to 29th Radha Kalyana Uthsavam was conducted by Sri Hari Anna at Brindavanam. He delivered lectures on Brindavana Mahathmyam. Barathi was celebrated on 28th April, and Radha Kalyanam on 29th. Ashtapadi, Radhika shathakam and Divyanamam were celebrated with great joy.
WRITE UP on 'Vrindavana Mahatmayam' during Radha Kalyana Mahotsavam
Day 1- 25/4/18
Radha Rani's krupa made us accompany Sri Hari Anna embark on a journey of
experiencing the mahimai of Vrindavan
, staying in vrindavan.
Bhakti is
remising the krupai of Krishna at every stage of life and Sharanagathi is total surrender by believing that all events that
stage in life, is Krishna's Leelai.
Hari Anna cited 5 examples for us to
conceive the various aspects of Sharanagathi.
Narasimha priya Prahaladha's charithram was rendered 1st. Prahaladha's Bhakti took the
form of Sarvamayam Hari darshanam or visualizing Lord Vishnu everywhere. His
faith in Hari kept him intact during the torturous situations planned by his
father, for he entrusted himself to Hari and believed that what is Hari's, will
be taken care by Hari himself.
Dhruva charithram followed this. At a very tender age Dhruva was deprived of parental
love and hence he went to seek Hari by performing a vigorous tapasya for 5 months. Finally Hari,
pleaded with Dhruva's resolve, gave him darshan .
Draupadi's faith reached such levels that Krishna's Nama
only saved her dignity even before Krishna himself could. And Ahalya's pavithrata (purity) was upheld by Lord Rama when she had
turned invisible and intently awaited him.
Finally Hari Anna elaborated Gajendra moksham who after being in the clutches of a
crocodile's mouth for 1000 years, realizes his life's driving power. After
attaining nyanam when he wails Aadhimoolame ( the source of
everything), Lord Vishnu descends from heaven on Garuda to save Gajendran.
Alas, all these Mahans showed that
Sharanagathi is the enlightenment that, everything is by Krishna, through
Krishna, and for Krishna .
DAY 2- 26/4/18
The mahimai of Bagavatha's is such that Krishna himself seeks their Charana sparsham. The very Bagavatha's
gunas was listed by Hari Anna . They are Satyam (truthfulness), Kshma (patience),
Brahmacharya (chastity), Ahimsa (non violence), Samatha (equality), Daya
(compassion), Paropkaar (benevolence), Vairaagya (asceticism), gyan (knowledge)
and Saraltha (simplicity).
Hari Anna provided examples of
Mahaans to explain them.
The narration of Sridhara Ayyaval's katha starts with Easwara Darshanam only. After
identifying Lingeswara Gurukal, Ayyaval
behaves lovingly to all, in the apprehension that it must be Lord Shive in
disguise. This very mano bhava made
him give his parents shraddha prasadh to a non Brahmin. The angered villagers
punish him to purify his sins for which, Gangai
herself emerges from his well when he calls her. This convinces us of the Satya vachanam of Bagavathas that is
assured by the Lord himself.
Sant Tukaram's kshama bhaav is primarily highlighted in his katha. To sustain
his Chitta shuddhi , the sant
pardons an unethical man who continuously spits on him as he believed that, the
impurities in his body could be cleansed by water but anger would create filth
in his mind, which no theertha can clean .
Finally Brighu Maharishi's katha was recited, who went to identify the most
shanta devta. Both Brahma and Shiva
lose their temper at some point but, Lord Vishnu remains patient even
when Brighu Maharishi kicks him on his maarbu
(chest). Rather the Lord cares for him by asking him whether his komal charan
were hurt by striking his iron like chest.
Hari Anna in the end, crowned us the
title of Bagavatha utthamam for
listening to katha or for coming from far off places just to listen to Hari's
gunas .
DAY 3- 27/4/18
The smarana of Hari Nama alone can lead us to Paragathi
(salvation). The Nama Mahimai
of Hari was narrated by Hari Anna.
Remembering the Nama of the Lord
before one breathes his last is sufficient to reach Hari, says Hari himself. Ambareesh charithram stands as an
evidence to this.
Initially righteous, Ambareeshan
later turns into an adharmi due to bad company. But the plans of Hari makes him
name his youngest son as Narayana.
Thus, when the bedridden Ambareeshan calls out his son Narayana, the Yama dhootas that had arrived to take him to yamaloka ,
were denied permission by the assistants of Vishnu , as Ambareeshan had chanted
Hari's nama during the last stage of his life.
Narayana himself confirms that,
anyone who reminisces his Nama before dying, in any form (hasya, krodh, etc),
will be given Moksha.
In a nutshell, our only duty is to
chant the nama of Hari because, when you have no one by your side, it is the
Hari's nama that doesn't forgo it's Bhaktas.
DAY 4- 28/4/18
The katha of Meera's Prabhu, Govardhana Giridhari was recited was
Shri Hari Anna's son, Chi. Raja Gopal.
Giridhari is known as Meera's Prabhu because, as Krishna had rescued his close
ones, Meera bai also trusts him and wants him to save her from the worldly
bonds. The faith of the Vrujavasis
on Krishna didn't shrink one bit, nor did a pinch of suspicion climb their
minds when the thunder had risen. Similar should be our viswaasa on Krishna and
his leelais.
Hari Anna had also listed the Gunas
of Krishna that makes him superior to Lord Vishnu himself.
Krishna's Sundartha ( neela megha Shyamala, mor-mukuta dhari, pitambara
vastra, vaijayantigala, tribhangi, komal charan, kamala nayan, natkhat haasya,
madhura murali, etc) is enough to capsule one's eyes and mind in his heart.
His Sulabhta makes it effortless for his Bhaktas to approach him (e.g.
Sudhama).
As a Sukumara sundaran, his
compassion and tenderness gives us all a place in his heart.
There is no gentleman in the universe
who can compete with Krishna when it comes to Susheeltha ( good nature/ gunas).
As a Karuna moorthi, he pardons all the sins of one, just with the chant
of his Nama .
And finally the delight of extracting
Krishna Rasa from his leelais, makes
us relish every moment of our life.
DAY 5- 29/4/18
RadhaKrishna's milan samay had arrived and Radha
Kalyana Mahotsavam was celebrated divinely.
The grandeur of Prema Madhuri Nikunjam is tremendous as the first Radha Kalyanam
was occasioned at this very place.
After Krishna's Raasaleelai with the Gopis and Radha, krishna and Radha entered the
prema nikunjam and took the roopa of a young balak and balika. All the Devtas
appeared at that place to witness the jovial moment .
Though Radha Krishna's Kalyanam isn't
described anywhere clearly, each of them are embedded in each other's Hrudayam and Nama and are complete only with the other.
Hari Anna had beautifully ended that
Radha mean Krishna, in silence (hrudayam) and Krishna means Radha, in silence
(hrudayam).
Friday, June 8, 2018
Thursday, June 7, 2018
PROGRAMS OF SRI HARI ANNA-JUNE, JULY, AUG 2018
1) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
DATE: 15TH JUNE TO 20TH JUNE
TOPIC: SRI KRISHNA LEELA
VENUE: SREE GURUVAYURAPPAN TEMPLE, NANGAINALLUR
TIME: 7.00 P.M TO 9.00 P.M
2) PROGRAM AT GURUVAYUR
DATE: AUG 8TH TO 15TH
TIME: 7 A.M TO 6.30 P.M
VENUE: RUGMINI REGENCY, EAST NADA, GURUVAYUR
3) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM
DATE: AUG 28TH TO SEPT 1ST
TOPIC: SRIKRISHNA LEELA
VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT, SRIRANGAM
TIME: 7.00 P.M
PROGRAMS OF SMT. VISHAKHA HARI- JUNE, JULY, AUG 2018
1)PROGRAM IN CHENNAI
DATE: 2ND, 3RD JUNE
TIME; 6.45 P.M
VENUE: RATNAGIRESWARAR TEMPLE, BESANT NAGAR
TOPIC: NAMAH SIVAYA --PART 1 AND 2
II) PROGRAMS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2018
1) PROGRAM AT KUMBAKONAM
DATE: 11TH AUG
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE; RASIKA RANJANI SABHA
2) PROGRAM AT COIMBATORE
DATE: 15TH AUG
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE: IYYAPPAN POOJA SANGAM
TOPIC: KRISHNAM VANDE JAGADGURUM
3) PROGRAM AT MUMBAI
DATE: 17TH AUG
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE: CHEMBUR FINE ARTS
CITY: MUMBAI
4)PROGRAM AT BANGALORE
DATE: 19TH AUG
TIME: 6.30 P.M
VENUE; UNNATI, ( GURUVAYURAPPAN BHAKTHA SAMAJ)
CITY: BANGALORE
KSHETRA FOR THE MONTHS- JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2018
NANDIPURAVINNAGARAM
There is no difference between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Those who perceive differences and speak ill of the Lords only project their own jealousy. The devotees of Shiva who show prejudice against Vishnu and vice versa cannot please either of the Lords. Just as a man- takes duty as an officer in his office, as a father at home and as a pilgrim on a holy tour, the lord is one. He takes several roles, as a creator, sustainer and destroyer. As a creator He is known as Brahma. As one who protects the world He is called Vishnu and as the destroyer. He is known as Shiva. These are but roles of one and the same person. In order to show this to the world a divine sport took place at Kailasa.
Lord Shiva was discussing Brahma Vichara with the rishis at Kailasa. They started discussing the origin of the world and the person who was the sole reason behind the world. Just then Veda Vyasa entered the sadas.
He lifted both his hands and proclaimed “ I can tell with authority that the Vedas are the most authentic shastras and Lord Vishnu is the greatest of the Gods.” “ Narayana is Parabrahma.” Nandikeswara was angered by these words. He felt it was an insult to Lord Shiva. He hence paralysed the hands of Veda Vyasa. Shiva was inturn angered by the actions of Nandi. He said “ Everyone knows that Narayana is Parabrahma and I also accept this statement. You have committed a sin by unnecessarilily paralysing Vyasa’s hands. This only reflects your jealousy towards him. May you get out of Kailasa”. Vyasa pleaded with Shiva “ Nandi is your true devotee. Out of staunch devotion he has committed the same. He is Dharmaswarupa. Lord Vishnu resides in your heart and you reside in Vishnu’s heart. Those who do not know the essence of the shastras do not know this too. I beg you to forgive him and take him again to ypour feet.” Lord Shiva said “ Nandi, Go to Bhooloka, worship Lord Vishnu there and get relieved of your sin. You may then continue your service at Kailasa. Those who perceive differences between me and Vishnu are indeed traitors.
Thus Nandi came to a place near Kumbakona and cleansed himself of his sin by worshipping SriNatha at the banks of river Manimuktha. Hence this place came to be called Nandipuravinnagaram.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
EVENTS OF THE MONTH--MARCH, APRIL 2018
UTHSAVAM: HOLI UTHSAVAM, BRINDAVANAM
DATE: FEB 20TH TO 1ST MARCH
VENUE: PREMA MADHURI KUNJ, BRINDAVANA
HOLI UTHSAVAM: 1ST MARCH
DATE: 23RD MARCH TO 25TH MARCH
SITA KALYANAM: 25TH MARCHUTHSAVAM: RADHAKALYANA UTHSAVAM, BRINDAVANAM
DATE: 24TH APRIL TO 29TH APRIL
VENUE: PREMA MADHURI KUNJ, BRINDAVAN
BARATHI: 28TH APRIL
RADHAKALYANAM: 29TH APRIL
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