Guru Mahima

hyms in praise of guru

Bhavaaranya Pravishtasya

Dhingmoha Braanthichethasa:

Yena Sandharshitha: Panthaas

Thasmai Shree Gurave Namah

Guru Geetha || 1 - 70 ||

Meaning

Birth is like a forest we seem to wander like an insane person. We bow down to that GURU who has shown the way for our lost mind.

The life we lead is a self centric one. We always think of ourselves. Our efforts are always directed to fulfill our goals, our ambition etc. there is no thought of others or even Bagawaan. We may argue that we do show concern towards out family and friend. This is true but the concern we show is solely to meet for social needs. Even the little time we devote towards Bagawaan is filled with our apprehension. We put a list of priorities linked with deadlines and place in front of Bagawaan for Him to execute.

The strange part all this is we don t even find our behavior to be weird and wrong. We need someone who can change our behavior. This can be done by none other than Sathguru. A Sathguru will bring a 3600 change in our lives. If we compare the life before and after attaining a Sathguru the differences are marvelous and out of reach of any words to describe it.

Swami Raghavendra was a prominent Sathguru in the Madhva Sampraday. Like all Sathguru even He dedicated His life to spiritually uplift the masses. Once a young fellow came to Swami Raghavendra and expressed his desire to get married. The young man had a complete belief that his wishes would come true once put into the ears of Swami Raghavendra. Swami Raghavendra didn t say anything instead He gave the young man His earthen mug which he used in the bathroom. The young man without even giving a second thought carried the mug along with him.

After traveling quite a distance the young man rested for a while in front of a house. The couple in the house had an ill-fortune of not being able to retain their child. Each time a child was born an evil in form of ghost used to come and take away the new-born. At the time when the young man rested, a new child was just born in the house. The ghost as usual had appeared to take away the new born. But this time the ghost was not able to enter the house. The ghost was struggling with the radiance coming from the mug held by the young man. When enquired what the specialty of the mug the young man replied it is the mug of Swami Raghavendra. Hearing this ghost cried with joy that he could now be liberated from his curse as he has established a link with the Mahatma Swami Raghavendra.

The ghost turned into a human being and conveyed all his regards to Swami Raghavendra for liberating him from the curse. Seeing all these things the couple felt overjoyed. Their child no more could be harmed. The young man was confused as to what was happening around him. The couple explained about the ill fortune of not being able to retain their child due to harm caused by the ghost. And their child being now saved due the liberation of ghost. The couple felt so happy and wanted to do some thing in return, so the person offered his sister for marriage to the young man.

Observing all these things we come to realize the power of Sathguru. While handing over the mug the purpose was not known. Just in one episode grace of Swami Raghavendra changed three lives, the ghost got liberation, the couple got blessed with child and the young man got his bride. This is the power of Sathguru their actions apparently could not be understood but has deep rooted meaning.

jay sathguru maharaj ki jay

Achyutha Priyaa

' short stories to regain your faith '

Once Swami Ramanujar along with His disciples were heading to a place called Thirikoolur to take the darshan of Vaithmanidhi Perumal. Swami Ramanujar was very much excited to come to Thirikoolur for the reason that it is the birth place of the great disciple Swami Madhurakavi Azhwaar and Vaithmanidhi Perumal has been praised by Azhwaars in their Pasurams.

While entering Thirikoolur, in the outskirts of the village Swami Ramanujar saw that a lady coming in the opposite direction. Out of good intentions Swami Ramanujar asked as to where she was going? The lady quickly replied she was leaving Thirikoolur. Hearing this Swami Ramanujar s heart started beating faster as to why the lady was leaving such a sacred place?

When even one disciple goes in a wrong direction the Sathguru mind is filled with anxiety and will take all efforts to put back the child on right track. Swami Ramanujar with heart full of concern advised her that Thirikoolur is such is sacred placed that even one struck in ultimate poverty should not be leaving the place. Vaithmanidhi Perumal is always there to take care of children so the need of leaving Thirikoolur doesn t arise in any situation.

In reply to Swami Ramanujar s question the lady starts narrating 81 sentences hearing which Swami Ramanujar Himself is astonished and marveled. In each of these 81 sentences the lady compares herself with Baktas(devotes), and even Bagwaan Himself and apprehends as to whether she has done some great deeds like these devotees so as to deserve herself a place in Thirikoolur. She takes extracts from Bagavatam, Ramayan, Mahabharat, Bhakta Charita and puts her point in place. Each of these 81 lines reveals a secret and puts light on the minutest detail which is probably missed at many times. A lot can be learnt from the each example which she quotes. We at Krishnavedham are blessed to bring you each of the secret every month popularly known as Thirikoolur Pennpillai Ragasiyam (i.e. Secrets of Thirikoolur s Lady)

Wait till next month for the first secret of Thirikoolur Pennpillai to be revealed.

jay sathguru maharaj ki jay

Uththama Nakshathraa

'divine personality's divine star '

This topic will include the image of divine mahatma; their birth month and their birth star !

Poigai Aazhwar

Aippasi Maasam - Thiruvonam Nakshathram - Shravana in Sanskrit

jay sathguru maharaj ki jay

Hrudayaanjali

'power of divine grace'

Radhekrishna!!!!!

This is one of the experiences of a child that made her realize that Bhagawan & Sathguru care and love each of their children equally.

I am a student pursuing C.A.and due to articleship and classes, I normally complain of not being able to attend Guruji's sathsangams whenever he is in Mumbai. However this incident actually taught me what Guruji always used to tell us "to accept life as it comes."

This incident happened when once I was returning from my articleship. (I was sent for an audit to a very remote area in Thane (Mumbai) where there were hardly some people around) I was walking towards the bus stop when suddenly an iron rod from a moving goods carrier auto rickshaw fell loose & hit me sharply on my head. For a moment I didn't realize what had happened but could only utter "Krishna". I could see blood oozing from my forehead but didn't realize the intensity of the wound. Soon as everything started becoming blurred, some people (say God sent) came rushing towards me for my help. They provided water and applied turmeric on the wound as an effective handy first aid which helped me reach home without further delay.

After reaching home when I narrated this incident to Guruji he told me not to worry and approach a doctor immediately. The doctor, on examining the wound, at first concluded that since the wound was deep, it required stitches. However, within a few seconds he changed his opinion and suggested that daily dressings and proper course of medicines would heal it within 2-3 weeks. But to the doctor's astonishment, the wound started healing quickly and it took only 10-11 days for the wound to heal completely.

In the due course, I was unable to attend the classes and articleship which ultimately led my way towards sathsangams. Thus Guruji made me believe that behind every incident there is some message. Here He taught me "to accept what comes my way and believe that everything is happening for the good"

Had it not been for my Sathguru, I would never have uttered "Krishna" on feeling the pain. I never know whether I called out "Krishna" with actual trust, but have only realized Guruji's teachings that "Bhagawan is always with us to help. He is just waiting for us to call him."

Radhekrishna

Guruji's sishyai

Gauri

jay sathguru maharaj ki jay

Dhivya Dharshan

'the feast for your soul'