The Message from Seven Hills by Shivaram H

The Message From Seven Hills Epic replying to the future

SAPTHAGIRI SANDESHA

The Message FroM seven hills SAPTHAGIRI SANDESHA Epic-Story Research on Legendary of Seven hills of Sri Venkateshwara- finding Everlasting Life Vision and Evaluation for all Times.

Written by H.ShivaRam

Epic-Story of Lord Sri Venkateshwara Bhavishyottara purana

Everlasting Life Vision Evaluation for All Times

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About me Born in 1946, father and Mother both were primary school teachers. It is said my birth betided on a boon of the Lord Shiva. I was called as moody one peculiar boy. My mother’s sentiments, deep devotional attributes, her interest in Arts, music, Literature and my father’s rigid personality with courage in facing the life influenced me very much in my boyhood. From my earlier days the traditional custom and discipline of our middle class family made me to think more about the divinities and human culture. In my young age of 22 on a prolonged illness when I was hospitalized, went to coma. Before that I remember, I was whispering “There is no God in this wicked world!” On the next midnight surprisingly I woke up as new man, with a divine spirit got self-awareness finding out away how to be free from all worldly attachments; even from fear of death. After this incident my intrinsic mindfulness termed into God consciousness in quest of Spiritual reality. I felt myself to move further on a special life force with the grace of Sri Venkateswara. Then, in my pursuit of knowledge I became writer and unexpectedly as a computer teacher. Educational qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Profession: Retired Sr.S.S., BSNL (Served 30 years & took V.R.) Family: With wife 3 Sons. Two are Engineers, little one studying Engg. Publications: Published poems, Novels, Short Stories & articles in all most all state level leading Kannada Papers & periodicals. Given AIR programs. Poem Collection: Mardani Story Collections: 1.Badukalondu Nele 2.Jagavella Malagiralu AIR Programs: Thoughts-Rashmi, Short Stories, Poems, Saturday & FridaySpecial Programs as a Ist grade Artist.

This is your gracious divine spirit; despite of all the force of my soul and talent, for my all efforts and qualms of conscience to present the spiritual realism in a different way, there cannot be a more self-satisfactory work than that, but one gets by doing as philanthropic work too.

9.Sapthagiri Sampada- Epic-1997

Novels-Serialized: 1.Yavvanada Ashayagalu- Uttana-Monthly-1985

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2.Manuja Sankula- Samyukta Karnataka-1985

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3.Vasundhareya Vimochane- Samyukta Karnataka-1988

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4.Hrudaya Sangeetha- ManjuVani-1990

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5.Karma Kanda- Kannada Prabha-1990

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D.T.P. MadeEasy-2002-08

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8.Irula Nakshatra- Raga Sangama-1999

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Our ancient best epics depict manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wisdom and his never ending intellectual hunting of special knowledge to the growth of human culture and civilization. In legendary epics, a few exemplary illustrations are available for Mankind yearning for contemporary human values. As such the asceticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences of our great sages, the expressions of our elders are not out dated. The spiritual realities achieved by those transendalists are not measurable by any science; but conformable to our life. As it seems nowadays our mind is in this society appearing disintegrating and disturbing. It cannot remain constant without change. Its roots are in realising the absolute truth for nourishment and to explore the subconsciousness to the new dimensions of life. It is the realisation of the Divine grace light to find out meaning for the present with new values and vision for the future. Getting nurtured in the present life is ever needed; with elders our younger generations have to come forward in pursuit of knowledge. In a philanthropic nature of innovative work, especially in this type of scriptures rather than success, finding out the human values takes much importance. If readers find soulfully concentrating on such values it ensures beneficial factors. In amidst of my years of efforts and hard work, I am thankful to my son Chi// Rajiva Nandan, without his immense support I would not have accomplished this scripture. My appeal to all readers just go through to observe as if you are reading this epic of Lord Sri Venkateshwara for the first time. If you open yourself to conscientious mind can find His divine spark and direction invisibly worked out behind this scripture, the same voice and views I just followed which made mystic miracle.

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Preface- Our belief about God.................................................1 1. The Message from Seven hills (Sapthagiri Sandesha)........ .. 5 2. Is Money only speaks in this world?..................................... 8 3. Brahman and Brahma-gyan............................................. .. 13 4. Purpose of the Great Sacrifice............................................. .16 5. Sage Bhrigu-before Examining Divinities ........................... 19 6. Brahma the creator ccepts predestined! .. ...................... . . . 23 7. Lord Shiva the furious, but Auspicious........................... ... 26 8. Mahavishnu the Preceptor and Protector. ........................ .. 29 9. Fruitfulness of the Great Sacrifice............................. ...... . .33 10. MahaVishnu undergoing panance...................................... 36 11. The Legend of Seven Hills............................................... .. 42 12. Mahavishnu emerged as Srinivasa ..................................... 50 13. Story behind the Big Deluge.............................................. 57 14. Revival of Earth-Lives...................................................... 60 15. The Returns of previous births........................................... 65 16. All Life Styles depends on Marriage Life!......................... 69 17. A true Love has Divine grace............................................. 72 18. Ramayana and Srinivasa Kalyanam................................... 80 19. Marriage negotiation of Srinivasa...................................... 87 20. Counseling about Srinivasa Kalyanam.............................. 91 21. Srinivasa Kalyanam........................................................... 98 22. Mystical Amusements of Divine Couple......................... 106 23. King Thondamana built the Temple................................. 110 24. Establishing the idol of Sri Venkateshwara...................... 116 25. Sri Venkateshwara Mahatmye.......................................... 123 26. Pilgrimage to the Seven Hills.......................................... 133 27. Pilgrims upon the Seven Hills........................................ 138 28. The Main Temple............................................................. 144 29. Sri Venkateshwara Darshanam.......................................... 151

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Our belief about God

ndian culture and philosophy is very great. It is vivid and virtuous in its role of our culture and civilization. Our people are happy to see God in millions of visions and understanding Him in millions of supernatural consequences as exemplified from long before. Apart from the Holy Scripture Bhagavadgeetha, we have many authoritative sources on our cultural and traditional books of Hinduism the way of life. Therefore our ancient sage’s contributions on realisation of God differ in various ways from Vedic times. Inasmuch Hinduism we are worshiping millions of God; in millions of Visions. In Indic culture it is the means of understanding God in different ways, as experienced differently by our ancient sages, who were great in finding Him soulfully without any worldly wanting. Hindu philosophy began during the period (c.2000–1100 BCE) of Upanishads (compiled between 800 and 500 BCE). It accepted the authority of Vedas as supreme revealed scriptures. The symbol ‘Om’ used with the dictum phrase- Dharmo rakshati rakshitaha”- Dharma protects those who protect it. Dharma meant here as Sanatana dharma refers to everyone. “Om” which represent three important triads: earth, atmosphere, and heaven; the major Hindu gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; and three Vedic scriptures-Rig,Yajur and Sama Veda.Thus Om mystically embodies the spoken essence of the universe, uttered at the beginning and end of Hindu text, prayers, chants, and meditation. Sri Venkatesha puranam based on Vedic scriptures depicts trigunathmaka tathva which refers to the whole world.

Does God exist? Does God exist or not? Even today, if you put questions about God exist to some body, each individual give answer in his own way and view or some may say ‘No’. Instead why don’t we put such questions to our inner self? Why don’t we think as insider whether we are really in God; instead of where is God? Why don’t we experience ourselves that Sapthagiri Sandesha 5

he exist in our subconsciousness and direct us from inside before putting our good or bad ideas into actions out side? In our man’s life there is the Hindu God, the Muslim God, and the Christian God and so on…Every one of these Gods is omnipotent. They are supposed to have performed miracles and saved humanity on the truism. Believers will tell you their Gods still have the capacity to perform such miracles. In fact miracle will happen in man’s life only. Swami Vivekananda says-"Men are made; not born.” It is seen man is ready to bestow anyone with the status of God if he can save him from trouble or disastrous. Therefore, one should find Him in oneself; thinking only in positive attitude. While at the same time seeing god in stone image or at no image, can we not find him in our subconsciousness with different views at different places? It is no where found so many numbers of Gods and so many numbers of people devoted to such numbers of Gods than as herein Indian people find in their subconsciousness and in life that all Gods united in oneness. Worshiping an idol or in its name as God is a means to go on contemplative mind through subconsciousness for selfrealisation. On findings as real facts says- the God’s gracefulness and miracles from where he depicts, but not merely imaginary.

A holy and truly Universal Scripture In Indian mythologies Ramayana and Mahabharatha and its holy recital Bhagavadgeeta there were many illustrations, emphasizing factors about God exist and self-realisation, along with man’s modes of nature, his death and rebirths. In Bhagavadgeeta sanatana refers to both jeeva_atman and the Lord. As we have intimate relationship with Lord Sanatana-dharma has the eternal relativity with all human beings and living entity. Usually people talk ‘Hinduism’ but actually Hindu is not a religion or its name, basically the way of life on which Indic culture oriented towards realising one’s full potential. Therefore, epic of Lord Venkateswara is not a particular religious tome as some people thinks. The belief depends on man's wisdom or ignorance. We see many examples innocents, ignorant have firm faith on God rather than too intellectuals. It is said-"Intellect is the temple of God.” It doesn’t mean intellectual man created the God. God is neither invented nor created by anybody. Most of our younger intellectuals are not tend to realization except ignoring Him flatly. Innocents may not be knowing meaning of “God-consciousness” but know the grace of God. Even nowadays they Sapthagiri Sandesha 2

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find Him to converse with His stone image in the temples! It is His mystery to listen to the intrinsic spirit of man to rise above the mundane. From long ago man experienced His divinity within self. If a man yearns like an innocent child, He will appear in man’s conscientious mind; where self-conscious enshrines on selfless motives, as it is experienced by great transcendentalists. Jesus, Krishna, Mohammed and Buddha went against conventions. They are the ones within their highest divine quality dared to move out of the shadow of a particular religious belief. It is your choice to believe in the God that already you are within, and with your religion, but to achieve the quality of being divineness not comes to cherish as sacred unless you regard outside Gods and their religious beliefs. It’s up to you to decide whether to follow a farcical religion to appear as dogmatic, or wake up to the expansive religion to preponderate yourself.

found alike on the same principle of tripartite! Which comprises three portions of waters and another portion is based on air which is life force for breathing. In Geethopanishad these three divine aspects explained by the example of Sun also, which has three different aspects-Sun shine, the Sun surface and the Sun planet itself. One who understands Sun shine, its universal pervasiveness and glaring effulgence compared to those who can realise the Brahman feature of Atman the Absolute Truth. One who has advanced still further can know the Sun disc, which is compared to knowledge of paramatma the Abosolute Truth. One who can understand the Sun planet itself is compared to those who realize the personal feature of Supreme Absolute Truth. These types of study of Absolute Truth and understandings cannot be inseparable. You see, in the world waters portion is treble around one portion of earth. Amazingly our country India is having its resemblance as alike as philosophical myth, and geographically a peninsular covered by water at three sides, and again three times of its earth portion filled with full of misery on the cause of criminals and sinners. It is similar example to the whole world also.

Each holy pilgrimage may convey divine message, but this holy Tirupati pilgrimage has its exclusive communing form of conceptualism, stands as A Truly Universal Scripture to ever preserve. To this pilgrimage centre thousands of people visits (on some occasion it exceeds lakhs) daily to take darshanam of Lord Venkateswara without distinction of religion, race-ethnics, because of its' exclusive form of Divine message and Sath-shakti the Universal power.

Epic-Story of Lord Venkateswara(Balaji) At last, it is the precept of Lord Venkateswara; I have to go through His epic story for finding contemporary values in a different way of new presentation to these advancing days. I have first written this epic-story as "Sapthagiri Sampada” in our regional language Kannada and published in 1997. I say in my findings this epic-story highlights not only referring to the sacred ordinance of Marriage, but its mystery is on everlasting tripartite principles of this earth. It’s depicting how a man attains his highness of tranquility through his Sathva guna the fortitude power of gentlemanliness in life. It is our world’s entity too; on which based the whole Universal Law!

Our World of Tripartite Principle Other than realisation of God, there is always big controversy about understanding this wicked world! It is an astounding mystical mystery and scientific nature’s law also found in this world of three fold times. The Tripartite principled earth! In Vedanata Absolute Truth is realised in three phases of understanding. Our body and its functions are Sapthagiri Sandesha 3

In 15th century itself our saints -Hari Daasas’ said- “Idu Parama Papigalige Subhiksha kala…” This is the time of luxuriance of all those sinners and criminals; who are of Rajasa and Tamasa gunas found in three times of Sathviks the genteel people. But remaining portion of Sathviks only ever sprouts to grow up luminous on the earth which is very much power full ruling the whole universe in an indispensable manner at all times. Although Rajasa is not so harmful, often leads to Tamasa. Indeed, to select the correct group with which to associate and move further is our choice; as Sathva the fortitude and the essence of gentleness is the victorious truth, and highly respectful will bring equilibrium to the whole universe and our life too. This Trigunathmaka tathva is found in this epic Sri Venkatesha Puranam. I would like to mention further, here up to my knowledge and efforts goes in the available epics on Lord Venkateshwara, His Sattvik Message the divine Message limits to Trilokas. Afterwards the high Lights of the story runs about 'Srinivasa Kalyanam' and Lord’s majesty with His preeminences only. In fact this epic contains Lord’s Divine Message in each and every step of chapters. I took all care on the way of my presentation not to affect in any way to the epic story and its resources. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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The Inspiration You might have visited to Tirupati. When I visited first time (1993) along with my family, I had been immersed myself in deep thinking. Why thousands of people are coming daily here to take darshanam of Sri Venkateshwara? What precious things they carry back physically and mentally while returning, by offering Him vows and performing rituals? What is that power here which attracts thousands of people from all around the world daily? That was my first darshanam of Lord Venkateshwara with my wife and children. When I came out of the temple and sat in front of the temple premises, while eating the laddu prasadam all of a sudden had a flash genuine view about this legendary place, and learnt there is a Divine Message of Lord from here to the Universe:

1.The Message from Seven hills Sapthagiri Sandesha (Bhavishyottara Purana) (The Epic replying to the future) Kalyanadbhuta gatraya Kamitartha pradayine Srimad Venkatanathaya Srinivasayatee Namahah // O Venkateshwara! Lord of Seven hills Thou art pervades worldly welfare wondrous On thou art bestowal us our willful desires; O Srinivasa! We duly offer our salutations.

enerally it is opined that the big epics Ramayana and Mahabharata are the mythologies representing the human values for our life times. And most of our authors after attaining some years of experience would like to take one of the above two myths and rewrite to characterize its roles, in search of human values. My long desire was to seek out some other epic story, apart from the above said epics, and make research of such an epic story to the depth for finding out everlasting life vision, and evaluation for all times for the younger generations. Sapthagiri Sandesha

Lord Venkateshwara is standing on this serpent hills as universal exponent, to explicit His Divine Message which derives from the origin of Sathva the fortitude poower _ Sathvik Shakthi. It is marvelous and transcendental ever attracting the people from all around the world. It is devotee’s strong belief on His grace, their problems will be solved miraculously and sincere desires fulfilled. On the Lord’s revelation_ Divya darshanam their minds become peaceful or peaceful three fold times than earlier before. Our ancient sages were ascetics culminated on open knowledge seers and great orators. What they have contributed and delivered for Mankind are not superstitions; but superfine to overcome from sensual and materialistic passions. Masterly sages are creators of new era; with foresight for evoking the Sathva hidden in human beings. Thus our incited souls enlightened to self realization and God consciousness. Our legendary epics depict God’s inconceivable but solely cognizable discourses, useful for our future life. Especially this epic called as “Bhavishyottara Purana” the epic replying to the future. On looking nowadays' worst situations some may says desperately-“God is useless!” No, He helps who help themselves. He is great; despite of man made calamities like water and air pollution, still giving us somehow plentiful resources, time to time rains and cosmic energy from Sun. Some scholars say universe run on its own accord, there is no one to its entity. How man knew, whence this creation was? God only imparts wisdom to man who made money and many scientific inventions to live better. On the contrariwise he beSapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills comes too selfish to make this world as wicked! If still we are surviving, it’s because of the power of gentility that springs up from the divinity within humanity in the world! We can find in our country “the best” and “the worst” examples. The fastest population growth is also a critical problem. It creates rate of ratios to vary on worst or best with the Tripartite Principle! We can see in our temples in the name of Lord or in the name of Sevas rituals the exploitation of money is going on. Devotees are silently accepting! It is stated Tirupati temple stands first in this way of which made to follow other pilgrimages. God is not greedy! Man is greedy. He put a nick name to Him as "Baddi Kasinava" (Banker). In my earlier days unknowingly I used to hate Lord Venkateswara is greedy for the money. I was reluctant to perform rituals and pujas. In fact He is the deity of our clan! Now He is my chosen deity! I never imagined that I write His epic finding everlasting life vision and evaluation for our all life times. On His inspiration only I had written it in our regional language Kannada as "Sapthagiri Sampada” published-1997. Based on the same, if this English version is up to the mark, it is also at His divine grace showered upon me as I am not a scholar, but to my sincere efforts His special force and order put me to work in this way of presentation. If I committed any mistakes that are mine, pour all those on Lord’s lotus feet. If anything is good and found wondrous by His grace only. For the people of this Kaliyuga, Srinivasa, Sri Venkateswara is an Avatar as incarnation of MahaVishnu. Devoted people believe He particularly descended on seven hills to hear us graciously and bestow eternally. Though this epic has no big canvas like Ramayana or Mahabharata, but in its way has some similarities. In Ramayana we find Sathvik prabhu Sri Ramachandra, in Mahabharatha characters of Dharmaraja, Vidhura, Vibheeshana are examples for same characters. Likewise, in this epic story Vishnu as Srinivasa the Sathvik exponent descended to earth for communicating His same Divine Message. *** *** *** Dharma is Universal. There is not one dharma for Indians and another for westerners. It is the genteel manners to put into effectiveness, but our politicians made it as communal. Present age of Kaliyuga was predicted to witness the down fall of Dharma. However, various aspects are being picked up in isolation by spiritualists to achieve divineness, and the people finding its perpetuation.

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2. Is Money only speaks in this world?

t is believed “A Hill is heavenly abode; gives new life to men”. No exaggeration our Himalayan Mountains are considered as heavenly abode the Lord Shiva and great sages and seers dwelling there. Lord Venkateswara shrine on the Sapthagiri the Seven hills has prodigious fame around the world; giving new life to the people. The quantum of money and consecrations is falling at the lotus feet of Sri Venkateshwara and pilgrims taking the type of returns from Him with solace while going back is incalculable. It cannot be assessed on outward view. Man is an opportunist; He finds a way to fulfill some how his desires more than what he needs. In Tirupati temple when man’s selfish motive concentrated on Lord’s huge income, adverse comments started to continue on this shrine. While remembering the ample of endowments from the king Sri Krishnadevaraya and his dynasty to the Lord Venkateswara whose period was full of abundance, and then unfortunately at the time of invasion of Vijayanagara empire lost its charm and the king Venkatapathiraya eyeing on the income of Tirupati Shrine fulfilled his treasury for regimes and palatial maintenance. Later on as time passes away gradually some priests and officers misusing their powers are found involved in money making in the name of Lord. Further, when VIPs and Politicians come to visit this temple the big queue for Lord’s sarva darshanam stands still and commoners therein has to wait hours together impatiently. Apart from fame of this shrine, its earlier day’s natural aesthetic beauty, calmness and charm has been lost. Most of the people coming now a day are not pilgrim devotees, just coming for enjoySapthagiri Sandesha

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ment as tourists. Those are all unknowingly or knowingly spoiling this holy place’s sanctity and delightfulness; misusing advanced facilities provided by the TTD authorities. God may be a silent spectator, but impartial and sees peoples good and bad; and it will impact on their own lives. Some may think Lord’s compassionate attributes depends upon his receipt of money valued consecrations; as His huge debt is due to Kubera. It is really a false notion. We can see the Lord’s first importance is to keep up His Gentleness; he becomes silent even on those moments of losing his dearest spouse Srilakshmi the wealth goddess, as he had strong fidelity to His fortitude of gentleness! Being Sathvik first on facing much pains and problems, Lord over comes from all those after he had taken hard penance. Latter whole world heads towards Him! Yes! It is not an exaggeration as we are seeing in this business world, all nice gentlemen and great scholars, who serve for the betterment of man kind attain highest status in the life, one day on their such time of great achievements get all honours, and wealth freely comes and falls at their feet!

In our epics we can see Bhakthi rasa the essence of devotion is the main aspect. Whereas the other faces of Bhakthi is jnana the knowledge and self-realisation. The relevance of previous births and rebirths are found as common factor in all our epics. In Sri Venkatesha puranam such relevance of previous births and rebirths are coming. We do not ignore them. Islam, Christianity and Sickhs not believes rebirths. It is said although Buddhist not believes soul-atman; but believes rebirths with continuum of some samskaras (says skhandas). Gautam Budda had remembarence of 500 previous births. We have to think it over... However birth cycles sensible to believe, if rarely rebirth as a Man; as Sankara says Jantunaam Narajanma durlabhamidam. In these advanced days also we heard and found true incidents of rebirths.

As some people think money only speaks in this world. However, still hopes are there to find those who speak internally with the God. People who disguise are always there to cheating innocents, making money in the name of God. If there is a yards stick for measuring precisely the humanity that is Divinity only; nothing else. The essence of it stands forever for the world peace called as “Sathva _the power of fortitude the "Sathvik Shakthi.” Our country’s population is increasing. Most of our people are suffering from poverty, diseases and fed up in difficulties without life security. Moreover surprisingly they are still finding God in their own way sustaining everything and outside living in happiness! We cannot imagine our India or our business world where no people live without belief in the God! Our indology will not be complete on just passive statement of Hinduism, its wide-spread is indifferent and depth infinite. It is said we are just proud of our tradition and cultural heritage; does not appear to be strictly followers! But, its creativity and abstruse mythical ontology never before completely destroyed, by any other religion or race or outward forces. Some times it appears to be destroyed though ever before it springs up again from some where in this land with new embodiment of values. Thus shows new phase to everything as new style of supremacy in life! Sapthagiri Sandesha

In our epic Bhagavata i.e. in Dwapara Yuga- Yashoda the mother of Sri Krishna asks-“Hey, Krishna! I have not seen your marriage in this birth?” Krishna says- “Oh, my mother, in the next birth again I descend myself to earth as Srinivasa, then you can see happily my glorious marriage “Srinivasa kalyanam." Yashode had to wait for one more Yuga i.e. an era to see the glorious marriage of Srinivasa taking her rebirth as Bakuladevi. In Treta Yuga Vedavathi daughter of a great sage Kushadhwaja, she aspired to get the divinity- Sri MahaVishnu himself as her husband. So she had under gone severe penance. Onwards also the same Vedavathi had to wait, till her taking rebirth as Padmavathi in Kaliyuga; i.e after lapse of two Yugas! She gets the Lord MahaVishnu the Srinivasa himself as her husband; who descended to the earth. On my pilgrimage to Tirumalai after darshanam of Lord Venkateshwara, got inspired to write a devotional song- first in Kannada language on His epic-story and pre-eminence, its version as follows-

Mahavishnu dharege banda Maha punya namage tanda Banni banni bhaktare ille ide swargavu Papa karma kaleyuva bhoo vaikuntavu

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Lord Mahavishnu descended to the earth “O devotees come on come upon seven hills” Here is Elysium_Vaikunta at His divine virtues To weed out all sinful contemptuous karmas. Sapthagiri Sandesha 10

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Rushi pungavrichheyante yajna phalavanarpisalu Brahma Vishnu Maheswarage sathva parikshe yagalu Swamige apacharavage Mahalakshmi munidalu Bhagvanthana toredalu Kollapura seridalu //1// Of all sages will to offer fruitfulness of great sacrifice The fortitude test the testing of Sathva guna held to Three divinities-Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara On occurrence of disrespect to her swami, MahaLakshmi Frustrated to depart from the Lord; arrived at Kolhapur.

Gruha lakshmiye tamuniye santanante Srihariyu Sheshagirige bandanu valmikadi kulitanu Jagada chinte hottanu ghora tapava gydanu Dharma Samsthapanege Srinivasanadanu //2// Srihari came to Sheshagiri at her frustration Of His spouse gruha Lakshmi to sit just like a monk Underneath the ant-hill being worldly much distressed Took severe penance; incidentally He emerged as godlike Srinivasa for protection and re-establishment of Dharma.

Sri Lakshmiya amshajale Padmavathi bandalu Srikantana Varisutali Sri-nidhiye adalu Jagada Janara kalyani Nema Nishtegolivalu Sathvika Sampreete Nitya vandeyadalu //3// Padmavathi as in transform of Sri Lakshmi came And married Srinivasa as His lovely spouse Srinidhi Endearing for progressive people; at her serenity She blessed are those Sathvik devotees of Lord In their purity to stay routine revere deity.

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Is Money only Speaks? Sathva gunada Hirimege Rajo gunada hiditake Tamo gunada alivige vaivahika jeevanake Adarshada ulivige sarutihanu sandesha Indriya kalyanadali Loka Kalyanake

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Lord is annunciating the Divine Message for the people toSensibly overpowering Rajasa and destroying Tamasa; By achieving supremacy of Sathva guna to retaining calmly Morality as gentlemen; accepting the wedded life to wellness For living happily and socially in our worldly welfare.

Sankatagala Kaleyuva Sri Venkateshanu Nambikeya Nakadali ellaranu kayuvanu Kalki roopi karananu Sapthagiriya odeyanu Sampadava Karunisuva Sathvika Sampannanu

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On divine faith the Lord Venkateswara save all of us From problems and difficulties He is Lord of Seven hills Stands all over reasoning as the pervador the Kalki roopi In this Kaliyuga; at His excellence urbanity the bestower Of health-wealth and our lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equilibrium. *** *** ***

Sreeya Kanthaya Kalyana Nidhayee nidhayeertinam / Sree Venkata nivasaya Srinivasaya Mangalam // Thou dweller of Venkatadri auspicious to good tasks Thou beloved spouse wealth goddess SriLakshmi Thy embodiment and endowing welfare and wellness To those who come surrender on your lotus feet; O! Lord, Sri-nivasa our salutations to you.

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Brahman and Brahma-gyan Vedas comprises devotional rhymes and rites for ceremonial sacrifices. In spiritual realm such divine concerts termed as Vedanta, its Upanishads are revealing meditation and Yoga. These are all exegesis irradiating our minds with sparks of divine grace light that exceptionally detailed in Bhagavad geeta_Geethopanishad* driving each individual beyond materialism to the eternal quest. If man does such creative works relating to infinite nature and for the betterment of all human beings and creatures on this finite world is considered as oriented from“Brahma-gyan" Swamy vikekananda says-All knowledge is of no use; without Brahma-gyan.

3. Brahman and Brahma-gyan

efore starting this epic story of Lord Venkateshwara let us know Brahman and Brahma-gyan. In the Upanishads, Brahman is the ground of all being; that in virtue of which everything exists. It is the ultimate reality, the holy resourceful power sathva_sathvik shakthi and sustainer of the universe. It is also the single absolute being pervading the universe found within the individual soul; atman. In Vedanta its seminal figure was Ramanjuja, for him soul and matter depend on God for their existence. Brahma the creator God, possessing sathva who had earlier five heads, one burned off by the fire of Shiva’s third eye, because of he spoken disrespectfully. It shows there is no excuse whoever so great disrespects to sathva guna. The creation legend concerns Brahma in different forms. Brahma is the creator of the nature_prakriti, responsible for materialism that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the greatest good and highest value in life. He is four headed, creator of four Vedic rituals. In the beginning Vedas were just in vocals. Vyasa who was the grandson of great sage Vasishta formed Vedas into scriptures. He divided Vedas into four parts-Rigveda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Athrva Veda. While detailed description he also composed the abstruse mystics of Brahma sutras. Along with the exegesis of 18 epics, the mythologies like Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other many stories of sages are his unique contributions. Of which Bhagavad geeta of Mahabharata highlights on spiritual concerted action from the complete essence of Vedas.

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On that day, Brahma appeared in deep thinking about continuance of evils, criminality and calamities on the earth. The musical tunings of Sarswathi’s veena was moving in buoyant waves all-around in that deep silence. Its melodious appealing rhythm waves were refining the sublunary as if urging men to praying all the divinities... By the time Narada entered, he was called as Devarishi because he is a seer at his divine grace able to travel all Trilokas i.e. abode of Trinities at any time at his will. He can rise to the occasion to go ahead as a part taker of forth coming social and spiritual reformations. Four headed Brahma at those moments was thinking in his first worried face, and in second one with closed eyes chanting the Vedic recitals spontaneously. Ahead in the third one uttering the name of Naryana… Narayana…, in another last one had beloved look towards his spouse Saraswathi Devi. So this seemed to be confusion, Narada without expecting any welcome honour from Brahma as he was his respectful father-Pitamaha only, he went straight away and took his own seatasana. Brahma looked at Narada in his first face, then Narada asked_ “Oh Pitamaha, you are appearing worried much about some thing. What is the matter?” “Narada, you are knower of earth’s often evil some situations on the cause of people’s ignorance, greediness and their passionate actions. The dharma is diminishing frequently. If dharma is completely destroyed * Upanishad says you are always united with God; what it comes from God is the divine grace light for the Mankind i.e. found in Bhagavad geeta called as Geethopanishad. Vedic knowledge and Goothopanishad says four types of human race, but explicit the aim of human life and welfare of the worldly people. Some fanatics hallucinates that Vedic culture emphasizes caste hierarchy. Sapthagiri Sandesha 14

The Message from Seven Hills there will be no sun set on the earth. Ablaze sun itself kindled to fire. Then how about survival of earth lives? These are all the events of ruthless inhuman activities the Tamasa pravrutti going on by soulless sinners. If this is continued the earth goes to dive in darkness. What is next Narada?” “Oh, you are the creator, and you know your truth only will prevail forever and get victoriously reverence at the end. However, from time to time to eliminate the hidden darkness in human beings, and to edifying them intellectually to enrich their knowledge a great sacrifice_ Jnana yajna will be performed by mahrishis on the earth. I am having a doubt Pitamaha..?” “What is your doubt Narada?” “Oh father, all mahrishis gathered therein are performing a big sacrifice_yajna. Whether the fruitfulness of that sacrifice is dedicated to all the divinities or to the chief divinity only, who is Sathvik Swarupi the pervador all over reasoning for cosmic energy to the existence of universe; which is still under confusion” Narada said. “Narada, some people on the earth are doing their sacrifice like Nishkama karma i.e. without any expectations, that brings auspiciousness individually, and as well as for the society. People of self-centered are there, performing Kamyya-karma that too doing intentionally to fulfill their selfish motives and get profits only, which may be harmful to humans and other creatures on the earth; but they don’t care. Latter on those impulses they should also suffer." “Narada, if this Universe is still in entity that is because of the essence of Sathva the fortitude power of gentility; by immensely on divine grace light. To the gratification of that divinity we will have to perform all sacrifices; along with our Sath-Karmas and its genteel activities. Therefore, to confirm that Chief Divinity who is great in self-possession of Sathva, and ever substantiating the universal entity is to be examined. Narada, better you go to earth and visit that Sacrifice spot, meet great sages and seers to clarify this at once.” Brahma said softly. Actually, behind it a providential act of almighty was there. Even it was not known to Brahma who being the creator God, that first examination would take place to him only!

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4. Purpose of the Great Sacrifice

t was Vedic times. One early morning on the bank of the river holy Ganges-Ganga Sun rays were spread afresh. Cooling breeze was blowing from all around. The hermitage premises of Kashyapa mahrishi on the bank of Ganga flavouring like new flower blossoms. His disciples of hermitage were doing their morning ablution, some disciples practicing Vedic chants moving melodiously in buoyant waves of that deep silence. Some other dwellers of hermitage were collecting ingredients to be used in the sacrifice such as dairy products etc... Totally there was fervent eagerness in arranging the great auspicious ceremony of sacrifice_ yajna in Kashyapa maharishi’s directions. At the same time, devarishi Narada was entered that Tapovanamthe garden of austerities, where the great sacrifice going to be performed. He got warm welcome from all sages and dwellers of hermitage. Instinctively, devarishi addressed the gathering... “Honourable great sages, your lineage seers were the fundamentalists of ontological world; knowledge sharing pundits, the knower of mystery of earth creatures, human beings and its beginning and the end. Those former great Sages were the first among the first preachers of jnana and adhyathma the knowledge and spirituality. Thus your ancestor’s contribution for reforming the Paleolithic of Stone Age people is unique. As per Rig Veda Samhita the enlightened sages first observe, and then they make a deep study of the secrets of God’s creation. Then they form their own versions Sapthagiri Sandesha

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filled with vigour and suited to the times. You are the beginning social reformers of our culture. Whatever you think and offer is consigned to posterity. The spiritual reality promoted by you is to wipe out man’s ignorance, illusions, unwanted materialistic living and passions, which created good impressions among people...

divinity always reasoning for the cosmos, and befitting to in His urbanity. Have you sages already unbiased at your choice?” Narada stopped to see with little pause...

"The seed of devotion_Bhakthi sowed ever before by your erudite monks have had been grown up like big banyan trees in our generations; which is really appreciable. Your mystic knowledge and intangible yogic powers by means of God consciousness spread radiantly every where. Your spiritual reality is as so powerful it livened up men's life. The kingdoms norms and rulings with social conducts implemented on the basis of the same as Dharma shastras only. The Dharma Shastras direct us to do Nitya-karma the obligatory daily rites, the Naimitthikakarma the circumstantial duties, and complies certain rules and regulations for social harmony. "Unfortunately, the Dharma is diminishing as a routine in this age of Kaliyuga. The greedy people doing evil works, corruptions, exploitations, adulteration, killing innocents, and some people involved in doing the devilish demon activities... “Mahrishis, during this religious great sacrifice you are inviting all the divinities, venerate them with due obeisance. You are also paying homage to all those respectful statesmen. Your moral principles and religious rites always contributes spiritual legacy for the future. In spiritual realm you have proved that to experience the divinity within us, the sincere intense devotion is the way. It is the self-realization by taking oath in the name of almighty to purify our mind and to attain perfection in life. Thereby get rid off all meaningless inhuman activities, making pollution free to living with fearless healthy environment... “It is splendid, in this sacrifice the abstention of passionate desires, offering subvention for those suffering from poverty and starvation also included. In the name of Lord rather than a religious ceremony it has many significant and healthy customaries evolving human values. Indeed, it's blissful inspiration for the next generation.

After hearing the deliberations of devarishi all sages surprised to look at each other and uttered at a time-"Can we not offer the fruitfulness of this great sacrifice to all the trinity the three divinities of Triloka?” Again devarishi Narada said- “sages, you are performing this great sacrifice praying the pervador by whom this universal cosmic force bestowed for our life betterment and welfare. He must be a ubiquitous one divinity the supreme saviour. He is ever upholding the universal entity professing the Sattvik Shakthi. You have to find out who is that divinity in Trilokas? You sages have to decide to send some one profound erudite to examine all the three divinities in Triloka..” -by gazing impressively at once towards the whole gathering, Narada set his sight a while on Bhrigu mahrishi, to him he seems to be befitting therein amongst great sages; who sat on a little upper seat. Then devarishi quit away from that assembly of Tapovanam. So far, many profuse deliberations were conducted in that renowned Tapovanam, and no such a situation arose to lead ambiguity. But now the question raised by devarishi was astonishing. Then from the preceding chair at his prevision Kashyapa mahrishi looked at gathering to declare- “it is better we shall leave this great quest of examining three divinities to Maharishi Bhrigu only” he said. The whole gathering unanimously agreed to the nomination of Bhrigu mahrishi, on noting down the authentic status of him in their spiritual surroundings. On hearing the resolved statement of the above meeting Bhrigu went out of gentleness with pride. And, it was also a reason of an eye on his right leg’s sole; from whereat made his egoism too much. Even then he was slackened internally, that examining the divinities is not so an easy assignment for him. Anyway in outward he was very smart to go pride.

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Sage Bhrigu-Before Examining... Rajasa- the principle of activity- furious, aggressive, excitement, indiscrimination, illusions. Tamasa- the principle of inertia- darkness, ignorance, nescience, indecent, violent, criminal. In the previous incarnation of MahaVishnu as Sri Krishna said about these Thrigunas for man's self-awareness. Ari-shadwargasKama, Krodha, Moha, Mada, Matsaryya, Lobha these are all six enmities of human nature _ over sexual temptation, anger-the furor, gallant, fuddle, jealousy and luster are the factors of Rajasa and Tamasa be subjugated by the quintessence of Sathva.

5. Sage Bhrigu-before Examining...

age Bhrigu born in inherent of Brahma was notable among great seers. The philosophical intuitions are not measurable by science. Bhrigu mahrishi being empirically meritorious having luminous ideas. His skillfulness in spiritual presentations beyond materialistic facts and figures made him a phenomenon and renowned demagogue in the field. Drawback with him was overwhelming egoism, as there was a peculiar eye on his sole of right leg. Surprisingly he walks not caringly as if he is able to measure the whole world at one stretch. Of course! He might have third-eye sense of meticulous, his absurd egoism itself was hiding his all pre-eminences. He considered himself invincible in the spiritual realm. He also presumed he is quite fit to examine the three divinities. Sage Bhrigu before entering into Trilokas the abode of triniy, on his way he started thinking himself about the three modes of natureThrigunas_ Sathva, Rajasa, Tamasa (the human body of principles of doctrines), and how these three modes works out either in the area of divinities or in the area of common people. These three modes of nature_Thrigunas are reasoning for sensational and worldly materialistic actions of all human beings ever since exists in their life following its' consequences; and eventually impacts on future. Bhrigu go on starting to conceive himself the features of these Thrigunas__Sathva- the fortitude of gentility-the quality of goodness, self-relaliztion, god consciousness, knowledge enligntenment, contented . Sapthagiri Sandesha

Chaturvidha Purushartha- the four values of life_ Dharma, Artha, Kaama, Moksha_ Righteousness, Wealth, Sex and Salvation are achieved finding the absolute truth on the power of Sathva. Sri Krishna said in Geeta-Sathva drives one to joy and Rajas to furor, while Tamasa clouds one’s wisdom asmuch darkness and ends in violent incites to crimes. Overpowering Rajas and Tamas, Sathva prevails, Overpowering Sathva and Tamasa, Rajas prevails and even so overpowering Sathva and Rajas, Tamasa prevails. Therefore, if a man who attained the highest state of sathva said to be in balanced mind; attained gentility, gentleness for healthy and wealthy life. How to achieve the highest state of Sathva? _ First it is to achieve fortitude of gentility... To someone it comes naturally as inborn nature of gift said to be “Samskara jannya.” Also, it comes necessarily in the present birth by assiduous practice by yoga sadhana. The yoga first starts through meditation and puts an end to all sorrows. What is meditation?_ It is a three step process to reach stage of serenity, clarity, and bliss. As three gunas the three modes acts on our physical nature of body, meanwhile in our self-consciousness three states of mind is also there- Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. It is to reach the first Dharana, the Dhyana final one contemplative state-Samadhi sthiti. All the three steps are to be practiced having deep inner sight with firm faith and God-consciousness. Normally the mind will be in our materialistic desires. As soon as we sit in meditation all sorts of turbulent thoughts occupy to disturb us, forced to abandon meditation. To turn the mind to our inner sight it is necessary to watch our Prana vayu_ life breathing, without applying any Sapthagiri Sandesha 20

The Message from Seven Hills force. Our sages evolved holy syllables whose sound vibrations are conductive to entering into deep meditation. In glowing terms about the efficacy of the panchakshari the five lettered mantra 'Om Namo Narayanaya' inducing us to spontaneously delve into deep meditation. The five Syllables_ na, ra, ya, na, ya- are the bijaksharas or seedletters of the five elements of creation- Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether of which our body is made. Flesh represents the earth, blood represents water; the body heat that helps digesting food represents fire, the prana or life-giving force represents air; and the mind represents ether. These holy syllables creates vibrations that render the mind pure and directing it inwards, leading ultimately to the awakening of the Kundalini the spiritual energy, that lies dormant at the base of the spine, the muladhar chakra in each individual. Provided each one should follow the principles of yama, niyama, prathyahara, and pranayama. In addition, better to know main seven chakras of our body. These are Sahasrara (Crown), Ajna (Agaya), Vishudda (Throat), Anhata (Heart), Manipura (Solar plexus), Swadhisthana (Hara), Muladhara (Root). These chakras act as intermediaries receiving energy from higher cosmic levels and transmitting it throughout the body. At the location of chakras three major nadis Ida, Pingala and Sushumna meet together forming these centers of concentrated pranic energy. These energy centers act as an intermediary or bridge between the physical body and astral body. If we understand this, we can easily realize how mind and body affect each other. Any mental reaction or impulses create vibrations in astral body; in turn physically to each major chakra which has link with such vibrations. On final state of contemplation the Sathva raise to its luculent stage. At this infinite state the soul starts praying the almighty by forming astral body, which travel in cosmic space, and also can have control over the time limits between birth and death. To start the day on first taking bath gives relief from drowsiness, stress and strains. Then to sit in meditation preferably on woolen blanket for at least 30 minutes will irradiate our mind that enable to lead the whole day nicely. Despite of man’s all illusions, taint some incidents the power of Sathva is ever sprout in people of gentlemanliness and grows up as Satth-Shakti the special life force. No obstacles prevent or divert from that rigidness; with unflinching faith in God. The contentment and Sapthagiri Sandesha

Sage Bhrigu -before Examining... purity lie within they-self; even there may be ups and downs in life. People who are having Sathva guna always dwell on the earth. They may seem to be less in numbers, but their genteel characters and some of them have mystical experiences which shows how they can take time to live, because the world has so much to give; with solace in the life. People are there earning money by ruling power, corruption, cheating, or by theft, robbery such gained wealth was not on bestowal by endearing goddess Sri-Lakshmi. There is no happiness in it and will not stand on a long time with peace of mind. Of course! The very worldly materialistic needs and such comforts are based on the wealth! But not in almost all cases on the blessings of Goddess Adi-Lakshmi who is Adi-Shakti also, the divinity named after wealth and the mighty resource in Sanatana Hindu Dharma. She is such a goddess said to be transitory not staying in one place and in one individual, although she has great respect to dwell permanently in those who self-possesses Sathvaguna the quality of goodness. Mahalakshmi’s blessings may come slowly, but become permanent at place where Sathva-guna is overpowering Rajasa and Tamasa in each individual. So she blesses and bestows to those individuals like Maha-Saraswati and Maha-lakshmi. Where there is Rajo guna and Tamo guna she becomes there as Maha-Kali the angry deity. Whereas, in a King of an empire who fail to find Dharma and not able to up hold the justice she leaves that king and kingdom no doubt. ...The sage Bhrigu was come out of his deep thinking. He was in street smartness, nearing to Trilokas for examining three divinities. In fact, all the three divinities are always having vested interest in yogic meditation! Then how it shall be assessed on an overview? Which divinity is so powerful in Sathva? This big question was also fuming in his mind. No doubt he was a remarkable seer, but now he is going to lose his foresight. In fact, Bhrigu was not aware of Mahalakshmi’s greatness as mahasadhvi who had fidelity to her swami’s Sathva guna. Hence, on his distinguished visit to trinities, Bhrigu himself was going to be examined by the great divinity, and become resonate for deliverance of Lord’s the Divine Message to the universe. Sapthagiri Sandesha

Divine creator, accepts Predestined! Bhrigu Seated there smirked with no response. However, Brahma didn’t forecast what happens in the next moments. He said furiously"Hey! Sage Bhrigu do you mean yourself great amongst all mahrishis? Are you a so great like Athri mahrishi who made to play all three divinities as three infants? Are you so supreme like Gautama mahrishi who cursed Mahendra the king of celestials? Still great seers are there; mind it...” Bhrigu sitting at same style gazed ironically. At his percept confirmed that the behavior of Brahma is fomenting with mode of nature Rajasa no doubt.

6. Brahma the creator accepts providential!

n that day a meeting was held at Satyaloka the abode of Brahma. His spouse Sarswati* devi is also sitting beside him. In that quorum full assembly of Yakshas, Kinnaras, Ashtta dikpalakas, all other gods and Gandharvas as celestial musicians were there. The demigods and other celestials were immerged in Brahma’s exegetic deliberations which Vedic recitals slokas of evolving mysticism. The abstruse Brahma sutras are generally incomprehensible, but conformable on the depth of spiritual reality which strive to on experience as proved by transcendentalists. At the same time sage Bhrigu entered into that meeting hall. Brahma negligently looked at him without offering welcome. The prideful Bhrigu not offering obeisance to Brahma went on and adorned a higher frontal seat in that assembly. Instead of pleasantness to spread out like a fan’s cooling breeze, the situation suddenly covered by hot dusty wind. It was known to Brahma the sage Bhrigu a fuddle which made him dissonant not befit to receive reverence. Excited Bhrigu thinking, why Brahma neglected me? At least he would have followed his abode's the Satyalokas formalities! On the next moment Brahma asked Bhrigu, “Bhrigu, you didn’t know the norms of this celestial assembly? How dare you to enter..? Sanskrit-Sanskrit- According to Hindhu myth Sanskrit language and Speech was discovered by Sarswati wife of Brahma the creator as primary language of classical Indian literature and Philosophy. Sapthagiri Sandesha 23

Brahma again said- “Hey! Bhrigu rishi why do you behave like an ignoramus? Shortly, you will learn a great lesson for your disrespectful behaviour.” “Hey! Brahmadev! It is like your foolishness. First of all, you know your hospitality. If any distinguished visitor comes to your abode not to forget to welcome him respectfully! I came here on a big purpose, on behalf of many sages who are about to perform a great sacrifice on the earth, and have to decide to select a divinity to whom the fruitfulness of that great sacrifice to be offered. “But, you were impatiently seen meaningless, and exhibited the mode of nature Rajasa by going furious. So you are not befitted for worship. I curse you, here onwards people living on the earth not to worship you” sage Bhrigu cursed. Brahma got up suddenly and calling him “Bhrigu…” appealingly. Whereas the sage Bhrigu already rushed out of Satyaloka not ready to hear any word. Brahma was very much upset. Devi Saraswati said- “Swami not to worry. Bhrigu said worshiping is not for you only. But, you know preferably without your True Vedic recitals there is no worship in any temples, and the priests doesn’t contented to on their worship to any divinity; alike the recipient divinities also..." said to console the wisdom goddess Sarswathi devi. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Almost commoners accept the life as it comes, saying it providential and divinity Brahma is the writer of destiny on our foreheads. Here, Brahma himself doesn’t know the forecasts; who accepts the curse as providential! He also accepts the force of universal creation; finding truism which edifying the human beings. *** **** **** Future Changes: The days are advancing more scientifically. Yet people do not find tension free life easily. In the daily routine works moments come to everyone to lose all control. We may accept or not what it happen that happens. In fact everything changes; we cannot find perfect composure and compromise at those disparate moments. But it is the truth of transference, and takes a transition for further changes in life; which we have to accept and wait...

7. Shiva the furious; but auspicious

f all northern Himalayan Mountains the peak of Kailasa Moun tain the Kailasa is said to be the abode of Shiva. It is the world's highest holy place seen always perplexedly inscrutable. On its outward view seems with snowflakes of silvery shining. On some moments it’s changing on colourful radiant rays, wondrous in early Sun rise. On similar early dawn of a day the Kailasa pleasing on cool breezy surroundings; along with spontaneous over flow of Shivaguna Sankeertana the praise worthy devotional songs about Lord Shiva. Those songs musical concerts to mellifluous vocals, classical tympanic rhythms are moving on buoyant waves, in the smug of white snow falls. In its real serenity Kailasa is enchanting the environment. Herein his solitary place of Lord Shiva at his finery romantic dual dancing with his belle spouse Parvathi was in full of flirtation. In that extreme emotion Shiva was not aware of the presence. The fascinating scene was very much fomenting. Even the great sage Bhrigu who already achieved a state of stable mind, strictly faraway from passionate attachments too appeared as disturbed in those moments. But sensibly awakened on the next moments, and immediately recollected the purpose of his visit to the Kailasa. “Maheswara...” (Shiva is also called as Maheswara) Bhrigu shouted drawing his attention, as if the whole mountain of Kailasa is trembling to his voice.

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At her quick sight at sage Bhrigu Parvathi woke up from her blushing state; and get away from the Lord Shiva. Shiva also called as Mruga charmamabaradhar_ deer animal skin wearer, when at his lonely solitude seems sublime, indifferent to worldly pursuit. After coming out from flirtation exposed to fully disturb and excited to go violent. He got agitated to moving forth said furiously-

“Oh! Shive- you are notable at your eternal strength _Parashakti Swaroopini why all this had happened…?” Shiva asked his endearing spouse who is the goddess the means of all resourceful power too.

“Hey sage, you were knower of dharma shastras, how dare you to enter into my abode of solitude? I will finish you..." -Holding his trident Shiva came to attack the sage Bhrigu. The great sage Bhrigu protecting himself from the hostile attack of Shiva, he said- “O Maheswara! Why you had excited? Being a sage renounced all sensual desires I entered into here … I came on a big purpose. We the sages on the earth are about to perform a great sacrifice for worldly welfare! Have to decide for offering fruitfulness of the sacrifice to a selected divinity self-possessing well the power of Satthva. You Shiva being indifferent to worldly attachments _ Kapala-Kamodaladhara, Bhasma-Swaroopi, Smashana-Viragi also notable at your generous simplicity, why impatiently gone absonant came furiously to kill a Brahmarishi? Are you so full of yourself to go pride about your handsomest and finery pretty dancing? You had gone deliberately in the mode of nature Tamasa. I curse you- ‘Hereonwards people living on the earth shall not to worship you in the form of your beautiful idol, instead they worship you only in formless Shivalinga…” The spouse of Shiva the Parvathi devi was folded into shyness in that moment. Shiva suddenly went upset by recalling himself from his fulsome behaviour on a great sage Bhrigu. He saw Bhrigu who immedately went out from Kailasa like a typhoon. “Oh, mahrishi please listen me…!” Shiva called him very appealingly, raising his voice that moved to waves all around snow mountainflakes; but not reached to sage Bhrigu. Sapthagiri Sandesha 27

Parvathi also called as Parmeswari said slowly“Oh Swami, Your name is ‘Shiva’ means one who purifies. You can see this consequence shortly. The Sage Bhrigu shall get purified himself by these happenings’... Swami! You know some times you may appear furious, but you ever named after as the “Auspicious Shiva. You better to have patience and expect the auspiciousness of all forecasts... She continued with little pause“...You being handsomest at your excellence of truism-Satyasundara Swaroopi, also can think why it happened? There must be a reason! Shortly a significant Divine Message shall be communicated to the whole World! For its truism; what happened was happened, take it easy for the sake of forth coming good events.” Shiva said- “Devi, if that’s going to be the precept for worldly welfare, why not we too take part in it ?” -Parvathi Devi just smiled at her loveliness. *** *** *** Krodh or kaama-krodh_wrath or rage gives birth to greediness, furious to go violent and worthless, those who fall in them burn. Lord Shiva though furious to go violent, can drink virulent poison and over come eventually as auspicious one to do good thing. We commoners are not. By perfect awareness with rigidness, body nature shall not escape from the inner-self. For which assiduous practice is necessary. Everyone can get mind control through Yoga-Sadhana. Know the nature of seven chakras of the body, and how each one has link with its organs, mental aspects like kaama, krodh, Moh, even high ambitions for famename, making money etc., all these attachments can be controlled better. Sapthagiri Sandesha

MahaVishnu the Protector thinking about the past events of Satyaloka and Kailasa perceptively arrived at a decision. There may not be a different scene herein Vaikuntha also. He was coming close to Shesha shayana the MahaVishnu, who reclining on 1000-headed serpent; in his similar smiling posture saliently. Sage Bhrigu was fed up with misconception, engraved to go on hostile attack on Srihari-Vishnu. In his introvert saying- “Where it has gone this omnipotent-protector’s Sath-Chit..? Is it hidden silently in His wide chest…?” thus Maharishi Bhrigu kicked at once from his right leg to the chest of MahaVishnu.

8.Vishnu the Preceptor and Protector

o have its divine splendour outlook one had to visit Vaikunta_ Elysium the abode of Mahavishnu. Probably, it becomes life’s ultimate eternity earned by fruition of Sath- karmas. Vaikunta had seven golden flaky entrance-doors. Mahavishnu also called as Shesha Shayana reclining here on the coils of the 1000-headed serpent, on his surroundings Ksheera Sagara the milky ocean. Usually He was seen in contemplative state of closed eyelids. On his mystic smiling face appears delightful rays indescribable to words; irradiating humankind towards the eternal quest. Normally MahaVishnu appears as immutable not tend to do anything. On certain occasions to protect devout indigents His eye sight spreads its grace light. Wherever faithful sincere prayers heard, there His pre-eminence_ mahimye eventually finds place in righteous ways. Though His Sath-Chit ordinarily unforeseen, at crucial moments its enforceable potentiality not exists, but induces instinctively from somewhere somehow for the universal entity; and our life’s equilibrium. Herein, Vaikunta MahaLakshmi the spouse of MahaVishnu was laying her fondling interest in her swami’s heart’s altar. She had full fidelity to sit at his lotus feet to serve him, pressing smoothly His feet with pleasure. As MahaLakshmi staying contented here at her swami’s Vaikunta, she named after as Gruha Lakshmi. She deposes from here, her real amity how it comes as wealthy and prosperous blessings to all those genteel persons from whom women get gallantries.* The Vaikunta was at its as usual pleasantness. Hastened sage Bhrigu on his way entering into the seven doors like hubris elephant,

On this scornful incident MahaLakshmi was puzzled to get up immediately. At great surprise, MahaVishnu was very calmly to bow his head towards maharishi Bhrigu. He had taken sage Bhrigu's right leg foot in His hand, and said- "Oh maharishi! Did you get pain into your smooth foot?” Then by go on pressing Bhrigu’s same right leg; Vishnu immediately removed his sensible egoistic eye from that right leg's-sole. “Oh my God…” Bhrigu lamented loudly by pain. MahaLakshmi frowned on, and said -“Oh swami…! What is this deliberate insult..? He may be a great sage, a pious Brahmin; but ill mannered to go nonsense. How do you forego his flagitious behaviour…? It leads to misunderstandings amongst divinities, celestial’s and worldly people. Swami, you are endearing me heartily, and my respectful tutelary deity. How can I forbear this?” Mahalakshmi was frustrated too much. “Oh! Devi, Why not you understand, keeping yourself away from worldly behaviours..? This Vaikunta and its premieres divine morality are exclusively different! You know already; how I am particularly related to my endearing devotees.” Mahalakshmi was not consoled. She was not in a position to hear her swami’s luscious words. She said harshly “I cannot believe. Has it been done normally or unknowingly? Being a great seer was he not aware of your worshipful divinity, and esteemed urbanity? He made deliberate insult to my swami’s heartily altar and to this Vaikunta also. No, I do not tolerate this and stay here at all…” she hastened to quit Vaikuntha.

*It is said where women are honoured, there Gods are pleased.

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MahaVishnu the Protector “Hey! Mahrishi Bhrigu, Why do you worry? It is natural for me to face all these... In my every incarnation, say previous one as Sri Krishna and its earlier one as Sri Rama, there were some such incidents to face me; with my divine principles. It is to professing again and again my potentiality of Sattvik Shakti, but in this Kaliyuga it takes different ways in different types of roles; with modes of nature on earth.”

“O Devi, Adishakthi! You are the origin of every subconsciousness, and the inner might of soul. You must know that there is a specific reason; behind this learned sage’s instinct and indecent behaviour...” MahaVishnu again tried to console her. “I disagree with you, now I descend to earth to take up hard penance for the future betterments. Swami I must go now” thus Mahalakshmi the Gruha-lakshmi went away from Vaikunta. Now, Mahavishnu stood silent at his grief; no words to mouth. In amidst then Sage Bhrigu who lost his egoistic eye awakened to the present situation, and to apologize“Hey, Shrihari-Mahavishnu, please Pardon me, all this happened; because of my egoistic arrogance....” Bhrigu begged for pardon. Mahavishnu moving slowly nearby sage Bhrigu, and put hand on his shoulder continued to say, “Hey! maharishi I know you came here on a great purpose, is it fulfilled? You too better knower of my previous incarnations; wherein I conveyed the Divine Sathvik Message to the universe. Often it is my repetitive task for awakening from time to time the worldly people. You just became a reason, and a means to perpetuate the same again in this Kaliyuga!” On hearing the words of Mahavishnu Bhrigu said-"Oh you the preceptor and protector of gentility despite of all human aberrations. Yes, I came here to examine you, but I myself got examined by your esteemed divine morality. Because of me yours beloved Gruha-lakshmi the glorifier of your Vaikunta departed to go faraway. What a blunder mistake was mine?” deeply repented Bhrigu prostrated to before Mahavishnu.

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“Oh my Lord, we are all monks celebrating a great sacrifice for the benefit of Man kind on the earth. I pray you the Sathvik-Prabhu, please do come to grace the auspicious occasion, and receive the fruitfulness of our sacrifice. On behalf of all sages and people, I pray once again for your gracious presence; in all our universal divine celebrations for the world’s harmony” sage Bhrigu submissively requested. -Mahavishnu extended His impunity to the sage Bhrigu, and blessings to all those who participate in such sacrifices for people's harmony on the earth. *** *** *** God consciousness and Gentility- Not just because of our inner world we find god consciousness, it is external world too seen as reflection of the same form of Trinity’s the three murthy’s- the creation, and force of destruction and the protection. The Brahman and Brahma as the sathchit and creative means, Shiva the inexpressible maya and illusion through which occurs destruction, and his aesthetic beauty stands still in the Truth_Sathyam. The Vishnu who upholds sath-chit which proves the everlasting truth, to perpetuate values which prevail in the universe. This outer world is merely a projection of maya or illusion, in where creation and potency is not external or independent of Sath-chit, which has the immense support of god consciousness and god fearing. Finally morality only gets success. When there is deformation to Sathva guna the infinite might of Sathvik-Shakti arises as universal consciousness As we have/had seen during such situations the stress on the need of gentility comes from all over for world’s people harmony.

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Fruitfulness of the Great Sacrifice “Erudite monk’s high aspiration is to evolve life of all indigents who are suffering in difficulties, poverty and illness, and also provide healing for those scornful souls. It’s often evoking self-awareness to god consciousness, and strengthening their mindfulness to put into practical. Such inner strength gives hope for gentlemanliness to live better and socially secured in life...

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fter paying his distinguished visit to Trimurthi's Trilokas, Bhrigu Maharishi returned to earth. On divinely bestowed soulful enlightenment he became really virtuous, and a brilliance flare found in his eyes. He was now perfectly a powerful seer descended from heaven. So far all sages, dwellers of Nymisharanya were anxious to receive him, and eagerest to hear that Divine Massage; what he had gathered from Trilokas. The Bhrigu maharishi entered into the Tapoovanam the garden of austerities. He came to the pre-arrangements place of that great sacrifice. His years of yogic experience now focused into within self which rejuvenated as venerable man, and.to explore him through divine radiances. Appearing on that gracious new spirit and as Sathvikmahapurush he was befitted to face and handle any critical situation. On his visit to trinities what he had committed, and learnt through the revelation of Lord, would not have been earned earlier by his past many years of asceticism. To this reverend seer, all other sages and the people of hermitages offered warm welcome; with their obeisance. On adorning his seat sage Bhrigu found; there was a pin drop silence in that assembly. From the presiding dais the Kashyapa mahrishi prelude to say- “The great sage Bhrigu, on behalf of us paid visit to all Trilokas, let us hear the Divine Message what he had brought from there...” Now the Bhrigu maharishi started to address“Priya Tapoodhanare; Servajana hita chintakare, (Dear Monks; Well wishers of all Mankind) Sapthagiri Sandesha

“The tendencies the Samskaras of previous births play more indifferently in a human life. It is very difficult to stay away from material and sensual attachments in this worldly life. People think this life is running on only by giving and taking process, based on money valued transactions. No, it is exactly based on godconsciousness and self realisation. Understanding the very purpose of this human birth and by changing our behavioural attitude in the present life takes an evolved different role for peaceful life... Oh! Sages, it is said “Aham brahmasmi.” ‘I am the absolute supreme one’ of such egoistic nature of a man takes him to evil. In Brahman creativity, we are all having inborn Sathva the fortitude power to strengthen will power. The single absolute being pervading the universe which is also found within an individual atman, that is godconsciousness or divinity within only, but not by which one becomes supreme one, equal to the supreme that is almighty; He is the Lord. Vedas says ‘Brahman Satya; Jaganmitya’ the Brahman’s omniscient immensity is Truth; inanimate materialistic world is false... Our devotional attributes should lead us to knowledge of enlightenment, not just for fulfilling selfish motives. Enlightened knowledge strengthens a life where there is selfless and restrained style of living. Therefore, understand how dominates our Satthvik Shakti over Rajasa and Tamasa. It’s alone takes in a precise manner to righteous path... “Oh! Sages, this religious great sacrifice is to eradicate all ignorance and to make many ignoramuses be enlightened, also those scornful souls to become impeccable.... Further, the fume and perfume of this sacrifice cleanses our body because of its inexhaustible precious ingredients; which mixing in air vanish atmosphere pollution to living in the healthy environment... ...In amidst the great sage Bhrigu without shrinking didn't forget to quote his just past experience that- ‘the error is human; forgive is diSapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills vine’. It was understood by him at Vaikunta, and the Lord MahaVishnu who extended his impunity to perform the next auspicious great sacrifice. “...During the moments of auspicating Yajna the sacrifice we are inviting the divinities. Among the three divinities of Triloka MahaVishnu-Srihari at his excellence supremacy had existed as Sathvika Swaroopi. We are calling him as Srihari-Sarvoothama. He is befitted to receive the fruitfulness of the great sacrifice. In the mean time we pray Him to tranquilize our souls to reach the highest power of Sathva... “You respected monks are delegates of spiritual realm; and needed deified protagonists. You have exemplified to explicit remedies and solutions to the problems of human life irrespective of religion, sects and caste, ethnics. There is no exaggeration that any commoner would be infused by those highest values of life force. “...Lord Mahavishnu descended to the earth as Sathvik Swaroopi. At His majesty He gives divya darshanam the revelations to that whosoever devout, and for those sinners who repent, and pray to make themselves impeccable. In His forthcoming marvellous task other divinities are also unit to extend their divine light force, as they are mainly the auspicious Shiva and Brahma the creator... “...Let us unit all to perform this great sacrifice_ yajna hereon beginning with prayers to all divinities. We duly offer this maha yajna's fruitfulness to Lord MahaVishnu the Sriman Narayana, then in his precedence to other divinities, goddesses and others...” -the great sage Bhrigu thus stopped his hypercritical speech. In the beginning of this great religious sacrifice all sages took oath in the name of Lord Sri Ganesha - “Om Sri Ganeshayanamaha” who will destroy; if any obstacles and evil come across. Then they performed the sacrifice_Yajna with all Vedic rituals, Sthootras successfully. *** *** *** This is the life of Divine gift, where we have to strive to develop our future, with no blames and curse to God who is immutable. He is not responsible for our inborn samskaras, now built up characters, and previously earned karmas and dharma. It is not merely philosophical inference, but practical influxion in life. Of course! God helps to those sinners to wipe out their sins who repent within self , and further incites them to move for sath-karmas and dharma. Sapthagiri Sandesha 35

10. MahaVishnu undergoing Penance

n departure of Mahalakshmi Vaikunta the abode of Mahavishnu lost its splendour termed blanch. Its divine flare went out to cover with darkness. Mahalakshmi the beloved spouse of Vishnu who also symbolize as GruhaLakshmi the goddess of Vaikunta, in her absence He was fully depressed. Past incident and insolence of sage Bhrigu was the reason, to show it as one of man’s mode of nature also. Eventually many times good lessons come from the end of bad incident. Inasmuch, in His deistic discourses MahaVishnu had to move further to depict the absolute and foremost blissful truth for people’s welfare. Although being the pervador, Lord MahaVishnu knew that nothing would move forth to serve; it may be a personal or philanthropic without His spouse Mahalakshmi’s immense support, as she is Adishakthi the origin of almighty; and the resource of wealth. Because of her departure severance MahaVishnu was disgusted like a common man. How he would move further to model His explications as an exponent? Seeking her enliven prospect He left grown-dim Vaikunta, and descended to earth to take up hard penance, which was go on continuing for indefinite period. If pilgrims take a journey up to a few hundredths’ kms on southern phase of river Ganga, could find the river Suvarnamukhi. Long ago sage Vyasa the son of Parashara extended here a benison in favour of sage Shuka. Thereafter, the Shukamuni was residing there constructing a hermitage. Agastya mahrishi once paid visit to this solitary place. He pleased to see the buoyant flow of sonic waves of river Suvarnamukhi, and found its blissful features. He also found on his yogic experience the Sapthagiri Sandesha 36

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sacred waters of this reiver could wipe out all human aberrations. Hence, he named after this as “Earth’s foremost of virtuous one.”

who inside ant-hill on the SheshaShaila should had to come out first, for eyeing his divine gracious sight towards the people of earth. But, how it would be possible, unless and until he was awakened from his hard penance? Two divinities Brahma and Maheswara although in the past events on forbearing reasons exhibited their modes of natures Rajoguna and Tamoguna, also now faded up themselves in this matter.

On the northern side of river Suvarnamukhi the holy place called “Sapthagiri Dhama_the Seven hills of Lord Venkateshwara.” From long ago it was the most renowned holy pilgrimage place, and also today's a world famous religious tourism centre. Exactly one amongst seven hills the "Venkatadri also called as "Sheshadri-SheshaShaila" the heavenly abode of Lord Venkateshwara on earth. Besides here “Swami pushkarani” considered as premier one than all other sacred waters available here. It has its own pre-historic inordinate features. Always filled with watery, and saying is- all celestials demigods; goddesses take bath early in the morning during every year in the month called Dhanurmasa (coming on January). Great devotee Sri Purandara Dasa as and when visitsd Tirupati used to take bath in this sacred watery Swami Pushkarani. He was sitting on its bank of south eastern phase for his routine ablution. It was refers to 15th century’s the King Sri Krishna Devaraya who built a four pillars roofed structure called Dasamantapa for exclusive use of Sri Purandaradasa only. Up to many years, visiting pilgrims after taking bath in Swami pushkarani were also used to sit in the same place to do their routine worship. Now we can not find a sign of it also. On the western side of Swami Pushkarani, Mahavishnu assumed a place called Varahagiri refers to as "Varahakshetra" or Varaha kalpa of Varaha Swami. (Varaha Avatar* refers to one of his incarnation of MahVishnu). "VarahaKshetra" stated as the origin of three thousands of sacred waters called as Mukkoti theertham. Therein nearby was a peculiar tamarind tree, beneath that tree an Ant-hill became a deity spot of MahaVishnu soon after he descended to the earth. He took up here austerities, hard penance undergoing assiduously on contemplation. After elapse of many centuries Dwapara Yuga come to an end. The anthill where MahaVishnu sat for hard penance was completely covered with many plants, grass and herbal bushes. In Trilokas the divinities Brahma, Maheshwara demigods were immerged in deep discussions, and started big counseling. MahaVishnu Varaha Avatar* refers to one of his incarnation of MahaVishnu. See Chapter-13 of this book.

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At the same moment devarishi Narada entered into the counseling hall. Asusual he interpreted to suggest that- They shall have to take up the associated help of Mahalakshmi; who is at present at Kollhapur on the earth. However, this serious matter of awakening MahaVishnu and make him to come out from that Ant-hill was not so easy task, without His better half Mahalakshmi’s enforced inference. To persuade her to come over here and help, the two divinities shall have to proceed to Kollhapur, and request her submissively. Narada added. As per advice of devarishi Narada the two divinities Brahma, Maheswara and all demigods were deeply offered prayer to Mahalakshmi. They Sent the Sun god on behalf of them to convey the message in advance to Mahalakshmi. As such Sun god went to convey message to Mahalakshimi, that the two divinities shall meet her shortly. Brahma and Maheswara were arrived at Kollhapur to meet MahaLakshmi. At her mood of austerities and contemplative state she didn’t open her eyes immediately. Both earnestly requested her, “O loka mathe! The divine mother of the universe, you think yourself for a while. Your furious mode of Rajoguna was quite natural as worldly as a common wife. But, now it should not end as insignificant! Henceforth, you need to overcome yourself to take up a quick good decision…O mathe.” said Brahma and Maheswara. Mahalakshmi slowly opened her eyes, said- “Oh Brahma the divine creator! You Shiva the truly auspicious! How can I believe, you both are came here just for finding out a meaning in my anger? Please tell me; the exact reason of your visit?” “O Devi, you being the origin of almighty. Knows how three modes of nature work out in human beings. You too exhibited dramatically the nature of Rajasa, and frustrated yourself to come over here and taken up hard penance. Tell us what the reason behind this..?” Brahma said.

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Then Maheswara said- "Devi, we know your liveliness to your swami Mahvishnu. Moreover you better knower of His work area. In Varahakshetra He is undergoing hard penance in an ant-hill for indefinite period. However, he should be made to come out, and emerge himself to the world as godlike. But without your immense support nothing would serve. He is still going on weakening as a commoner without food, water and proper shelter. Are you not prepared to come over there and do something to wake up your swami?”

scarce cow and calf. She hastened to invite this milk maiden and to see her cow and calf. Chola queen got impressed to pay the Maiden’s demanded price purchased those wondrous Cow and Calf for her royal family to use its milk. She handed over them to a Cowherd to look after everday, taking cow and calf to green grass fields of Sheshadri hills, on Varahagiri and ordered him to gaze carefully up to evening.

“What can I do; tell me..?” -Mahalakshmi asked like an innocent woman. “Now for some time, we have to pour milk on the ant-hill. Let the milk pouring on the face of Mahavishnu will wake up him to drink milk. O! Mother, for this purpose you will have to come with us and sell Cow and Calf to the Chola King of the same region.” “Where is that Cow and Calf? That too, to feed milk to my divinity Swami…?” Mahalakshmi frowned on surprise. “Oh, we are here to assume the form of Cow and Calf. Only the matter, you have to assume the form of Milk Maiden and just co-operate with us to take that Cow-Calf for sale to Chola King... Then you see, on drinking milk daily, one fine day MahaVishnu will get up with new spirit from ant-hill; and emerge to worldly people, as the protector of Dharma. At His excellence! His gracious sight will be showered upon the people of world who devout to come nearer to him. Then, being a pervador He stands still on earth, and for the everlasting universal entities. You must kindly concede to partake in this divine task Maathe.” Brahma and Maheswara persuaded her. Naturally to serve her Swami, MahaLakshmi agreed. On the next moments Brahma and Maheswara assumed the form of Cow and Calf. MahaLakshmi assumed the form of Milk maiden and taken up cow and calf; came to the Chola King’s region. When this most beautiful maiden moving on the palace street coming nearby palace, the people fascinated to her ostentation style, and to Her bonny Cow and Calf. They started talking together- ‘this cow and calf are worth born to be in the custody of our King’s palace only.’ The queen of King Chola had got immediate message about this Sapthagiri Sandesha

After selling the Cow and Calf to Chola King, just like a common woman MahaLakshmi on her way back to Kollhapur, fell again in grief about thinking her Swami’s welfare. On her way devarishi Narada met her to ask- "O! Loka maathee the Mother of universe! You went on an important work, did you finish it?” he grinned. “Yes Narada, though I had finished that work as directed by Brahma and Maheswara; there is no peace to me.” MahaLakshmi said like a innocent woman. Narada said- “O Mother why do you worry, your swami Vihsnu will meet again to join you; at the time of his forth one betides wedding… You have to wait till such time.” He laughed softly. “What do you mean Narada? Again marriage to my swami…?!” She was bewildered. “Oh! Not to puzzle Maathe! Your swami’s marriage celebration means a delightful grace light; a betided divine ordainment to witness for one and all, and for the people’s worldly welfare. You being the goddess of universal feature; apart from all worldly modes of nature knowing everything; then what else...?” Narada again said on his same laughter style. On the other end in Chola queen’s palace abode, a surprising message was there. The cowherd daily used to take that new Cow and Calf to the green grass fields, but to his out of sight those new Cow and Calf which are actually Brahma and Shiva managed to move away from the Cow groups. Then, that divine Cow was going to the ant-hill, where MahaVishnu sitting beneath there for doing penance. Particularly this Sapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills Cow was standing upon that ant-hill, aiming to pose straight away its udder teats to the holes of ant-hill; starting automatically pouring the plentiful flow of milk on it. On those moments naturally MahaVishnu was getting alert for drinking the milk. The Calf was standing beside till cow’s work complete. This routine work was going on daily without any obstacle, and this peculiar Cow didn’t give even a drop of milk in the queen's palace abode. *** *** *** Knowledge of unconsciousness: : Hard mind offers immense resistance. It is full of previously absorbed information; that should not go as absurdness to prevent the flow of new knowledge. Exploration and realisation of self is inevitable, in striving to move towards purity and perfectness. Nobody can say I am pure and perfect in this day to day strange life. Unconscious mind is always out of a person’s awareness. Knowledge of the unconsciousness never remains, when life’s future though seems to be visible, but invisibly fast come before to face many problems, hurdles and to wipe off blind hold beliefs, to overcome from the negativities of life. Absolute Truth: As per Upanishads direct understandings- The Absolute Truth is the Supreme Personality, who has all spiritual opulence. No one can be equal to or greater than Him. He is none other than the God. Further, that Brahman is the single absolute found within the individual soul; atman that in virtue of which everything exists. It is the ultimate reality, the holy powerful source the sathvik shakthi and the great abundance of spiritual affluence. Therefore, if man is ready to bestow anyone with the status of God, not because of he can save him from troubles, but to the Godhood status that he attained in life also. Soul that realized: Further, many people are confused again and again because they see bad people have good lives; with full of comforts. Those scornful souls don’t understand the very purpose of human life. The practical experience of moderate and peaceful life is entirely different one, its divinity within self and soulfulness for exploration indescribable. More over neither death of kith-kin, relatives and friends nor any misery doesn’t makes it difference to the inner soul that realized the Absolute Truth. Sapthagiri Sandesha

11.The Legend of Seven hills

s per local legend of Seven hills Mahavishnu descended to earth. Why He had selected this Sapthagiri Dhama the group of seven hills? At His divine Excellency found this as the foremost place to invite mankind from allover the world. For which the epithetic indigenous illustrations are available from past many centuries. After very prolonged hard penance for his prophetic prominences, He emerged here as Srinivasa the godlike, and preferably as the protector of dharma. Being a SathivkSwarupi predominates how Sathvik-Shakti works over many evils and demon activities. He loves the maiden princess Padmavathi, but marries her with the due consent of parents, elders; along with maharishi’s prediction verdicts including all elders blessings. His marriage “Srinivasa Kalyanam” was a love marriage, but exceptionally a divine ordainment. He accepts sanctity of wedded life, and happily Gruhathashrama. Lord Srinivasa latter called as Venkateshwara stands still on these seven hills to depict His deistic effulgence. As an exponent explicit the Divine Message to the Universe; for intrinsic revival of soulfulness, and bestowal of welfare to the people for their wellness-wellbeing. Brahma created true Vedas, godheads, demigods and also demons. From exemplary of demons actions to up lift the righteousness. As the godheads, demigods opted to accept the realism and truth, the demons vested interest went on precariously to accept froth and untruth. Naturally, tussle stared between godheads and demons that way continued malignity between the truth and untruth, between the delightfulness and darkness, between dharma the righteousness and adharma the Sapthagiri Sandesha

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unrighteousness, then between knowledge and ignorance likewise there is never ending struggle till today. Therefore, for re-establishment of dharma the righteousness Lord MahaVishnu often takes incarnations. But, where there is dharma there is always victory, which is the divine predetermination and ever revolutionary precept for wellness of humankind.

tween the modes of nature Sathva and Tamasa, that too in between demon and the great divinity. As certainty, there was defeat to devil spirit and the victory to divine spirit. Inasmuch lastly Vrushabha bow downed at Lord’s feet and begged for pardon. His ultimate choice was,

Story of Vrushabhadri, the mode of nature Tamasa Surprisingly the demons also had deity spirits on austerities, devoted to Brahma, Mahavishnu, Maheswara. But, they are least bothered about righteousness and sath-karmas. Always against to Sathvik people and saints. They hate, harass them by going on hostile attacks. Because of habitual mode of nature Tamasa, to those demons traditional customs and its followers were seemed ridiculous. The demon Vrushabha of all those modes of nature Tamasa was very cruel to troubling Brahmins, saints who were devotees of Lord, and devotes to Vedas Upanishads. He used to come over to that place of sacrifice_ yajna and pouring therein meat, intoxicate liquors etc., to make it unsacred not befit for fruitfulness. Despite of his worst attitude Vrushabha was very peculiar in his typical devotion to the Lord Mahavishnu... Not withstanding his persecute violence the dwellers of hermitage offered prayers to all divinities. The seers, godheads and celestials complained to the protector Mahavishnu. As the demon Vrushabha was very peculiar in his own ascesis type. Every day his bathing was in Tubmbur teertha sacred waters, and then he starts worship of Srihari the MahaVishnu by taking into percept him in a small rounded precious stone called Saligrama Shile. It was his strong belief to secure superficial boon from the Lord SriHari. His daily worship was also typically violent one, as at the end of it he used to offer himself as beheaded one to the Lord Srihari. The lord was also compassionately glorifying him to bestowal his live again with his head back. At last one day the lord Srihari, the MahaVishnu appeared before him and asked- “Oh my great devotee! What is your ambitious desire?” “O Mahavishnu, I heard about your past incarnations and your brave heroic deeds. Do you prepare now only to fight with me?” Vrushabhasura asked peculiarly on his incited inner mode of nature Tamasa. MahaVishnu smiled to his engraved ignoramus desire, and any way accepted his challenge. On the next moment began struggle beSapthagiri Sandesha

“O Mahavishnu, let this be a unforgettable example for those ignominious and wicked ones, that the divine spirit which derives from origin of Sathva only prevails forever. Let the pilgrims visit here always be remember this morality in my name. Henceforth name this hill as “Vrushabhadri” Kindly fulfill this as my last breath’s desire.” Vrushabha appealingly requested. Mahavishnu pleased to bless and fulfill his ultimate desire; thus gave him liberation from life.

Story of Anjanadri, Trueborn Anjaneya On the way to southern direction of Swami Pushkarani people could find a sacred waters pond called Akashaganga. In the age of Tretayuga a gentlewoman named Anjane was undertaken here a long durational ascesis to get issue of a Child birth. Our ancestors further derived that there are people of three differnet forms-Deity, Man and Demon. To get exactly the form of deity, and as alike cosmic purush, it is said a man should have been completed many rebirths on realisation of divinity within self, and beyond atman; with hard earned samskaras the tendencies also. Till today because of our elder’s such previously earned virtues only, forth inherited genesis begets trueborn, wise radiant breeds. They become docile, scholars, great orators, and mystically enlightened seers. Anjane was a virtuous woman, wife of an ape man named Kesari. This couple was daily taking bath in Akasha ganga offering prayer to all divinities. Which was one day heard by the Vayudeva the god of wind, who granted boon to this couple beget true-born child. That child was

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bodily strong luminary great, the couple named him as Anjaneya. This child by birth was so much mentally and physically strong to soar towards sky to catch the Sun imagining it as an apple. Later on Anjaneya became staunch devout to Sri Ramachandra to whom he served as his reverend Lord the Sathvik-prabhu, the incarnation of Mahavishnu in TretaYuga. Anjaneya is most worshipful by the people till today, also notable for his continence and fidelity to the Lord. Thereafter this hill named as Anjanadri as the Anjane had such a true born child here.

Accordingly conflict was begun. Vayudeva had blown his stormwind furiously to release Anandagiri from the hold of Adishesha, but Adishesha was very stringent not to get rid of Anandagiri. He angrily blew his poisonous gas. The divinities Brahma, Maheswara, and Indra, Varuna, Agni, were gazing this fight, whole world trembling. At last invisible tricks was done by Chit- Shakthi, that shakened Adishesha to release Anadagiri from his grip. As a result Adisesha along with the Anandagiri had been blown up on the banks of river Swarnamukhi. Adisesha dejected by his defeat.

Story of Sheshachala Contest of godheads Erstwhile in Dwapara Yuga Adishesha the Lord Mahavishnu’s reclining serpent was very pride about himself, as a guard to the door way of Vaikunta the abode of Sriman Narayana. Hence, presuming himself too nearest and dearest to the Lord, at any time Lord would preferably pleases to bless him. As such he was egoistical, under the impression as there was no one over him; none could be shaken him on his way. One day Vayudeva the wind god came to pay a casual visit to Vaikunta. The door way was guarded by Adishesha who prevented him entering into Vishnu’s mansion. Self-conceited Adishesha started cajolery with Vayudeva as he is superior one and potential in all respects. A big controversy was running there who is strong enough, and very closer to the Lord. At the same time MahaVisnu intervened to arrange a mightier contest between them. Lord said Adishesha has to encircle Anadagiri the Ananda hill of Meruparvata the Meru Mountain, let Vayudeva blown his turbulent storm to release Ananda hill from Adishshesha’s grip. Sapthagiri Sandesha

The Divinities and celestials were consoled Adisesha. In fact as it was divine precept, in nearest future Mahavishnu would descend to earth to reside at Anadagiri. As such Lord had to metamorphose SheshadriSheshaShaila, with his reclining hood manifesting first as in form of Venkatadri; so as to keep his existence Sri Venkateswara. In his middle were as Ahobila to supporting Lord Narasimha, and Adishesha’s tail as Srishailam bearing Lord Mallikarjuna (Lord Siva). Although both Vayu and Adishesha potentially equilibrium, and strongly devoted to divinities, it was pre-ordained by Sath-chit that Sath Shakthi, some such specific incidents should happen impersonally for the future betterment of Mankind. Some times, some where and some how incidents will occur scarcely, in advance at the volition of an invisible sovereignty, to perpetuate mysticism, and wipe out all human aberrations in the eve of macrocosm. For which whatever may come across as opponent or obstacle, it should go away itself from that consequential power of derivative principle of divine.

Venkatadri-Story of a Covetous Man A covetous man whatever he wants, get it at anyways to enjoy. What he needs to fulfill his too much passionate desires grows to grope him awkwardly. Such ill habituation makes him complete delusive fulsome and brings him to evil. As there are three modes of nature, three means of pleasures to satisfying the human beings – Sex greedy, Money greedy and Assets greedy. These are all inebriety to go up to mud. If a man is uncontrolled, not get awareness at proper time, on either of the one out of three, no doubt invites the life to decay. Sapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills Long ago a Brahmin named Purandara, he had a son named Madhava. Madhava right from boyhood was pious, interested in Vedas, Dharma Sastras. He used to follow all those in his routine life. When he attained young age got married a nice girl named Susheele looking most beautiful, and habitually good in nature_Sadguna Sampanne. She was very nice adjustable understandings with him. Even then Madhava was sex greedy, every day and nights annoying her to sexual enjoyments. His never ending erotic force was intolerable to Susheele. She tried her best to bring him to righteous path, and pay attention to follow customary related dharma Shastras, but her attempts were in vain. Who seeks more than he needs, hinders himself from enjoying what he has at present. One day afternoon after finishing lunch Madhava was very orgiastic to torture and rape her. She strongly resisted, and tried again to advice him nicely. ‘No need to advice; I know, what is needed’, such knowledge would blind hold a person; it’s not free him to new vision. Madhava furiously rushed out side home to bring kusha, darbe the things to be used in daily ablution. He went in a forest, on his way saw sensually striking sight, that a beautiful woman taking bath in a pond. On seeing her nudeness he was excited more lecherously to get her sexual intercourse. He didn’t think it leads to aberration. In fact that innocent woman though belongs to lower tribe advised him.You being a truly pious Brahmin having nice wife do not demoralize a woman like me; it's contemptuous sin. Madhava was not in a position to hear her advice. He was so mad to her sexually attractive organs; despite of her protest forcibly raped her. Her name was Kuntale. She suffered in scornful unrighteousness. Madhava did not give up his stupidity. Thereafter he started to drink liquor, eat meat going always in inebriety. He didn’t turn back home days together to see his wife. At home Susheele was spending every minute in worshiping all divinities, goddesses. Her prayers were to bring him again to righteous path. As the days passed away, one day by chance or at her fortune a change took place in Susheele’s life on sudden death of that woman Kuntale, which made Madhava to come out from his ignominious state. It was not come to notice of susheele immediately, but repenting Madhava decided to take up visits to pilgrimage places; with hard penance to become impeccable. By undertaking a holy pilgrimage, and sight seeing makes changes in a life. It refreshes mind more enthusiastically; with divine spirit.

The Legend of Seven Hills In his pilgrimage Madhava met pilgrims going on to the Varahakshetra. He just followed them having a good faith in Lord. One old aged saint pilgrim seen his ponderous steps, and at mercy enquired about him. Madhava slowly revealed his sinful story to that saint; who found generous to perceive all. Madhava’s eyes filled with tears; also for full of repentance to his earlier potty sins. He said on his self-deception, cheated his dharma patni_ the righteous partaker pious wife, thus termed as caitiff, now he was ready to get advice; from hereby suitable ones. On hearing his pathetic story, that saint said, “For a man there are four main formative elements _ Purusharthas to go through and achieve ultimate liberation in his life. They are Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. It means to say-Righteousness, Earning, Enjoying and last one is attaining Salvation. A gentleman or gentlewoman would achieve all these Purusharthas on the way of sathva the fortitude of goodness. It is tragic in this man’s life most of our younger waste their precious life in self-deception of making money and enjoying too much sensually; which deteriorates their health. Certain stage which comes in life to repent within self for penance to lead afresh life, and most of them shall not even repent at last breath. Madhava now you are better awakened. You do come upon these seven hills praying Lord’s hymns, rituals with us, and see while climbing this Venkatachala what changes you feel. "...As these seven hills have gloriole of divine, with equally three corers of potamic flow of waters which rescue us to move nearest to the Lord, and then see your soulfulness makes you to drive away all illusions. You become really afresh one like a new life birth.” A proverb says-"When heart weeps for what it has lost, the spirit laughs for what it has found.” Madhava thus got spiritual inspiration. On taking bath in Kapilatheertha the sacred waters he moved upon to follow pilgrims who stepping up the hills uttering aloud“O Venkataramana...Narayanaa…Govindaa...O My Lord you save me.” After coming upon venkatadri hill he found full sweating coming out in his body. In the mean while, surprisingly he met his wife Susheele nearby the temple. Her eyes were filled with joyful tears, and both were close to embrace together. The fellowmen were happy to see this couple’s rejoining, and get together pleasantness. Thereafter, this couple stayed on Tirumalai to serve the Lord

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The Message from Seven Hills Venkataramana for their remainig life time. Likewise by climbing this Tirumalai the Seven hills many people over come from their life miseries, and problems to lead afresh joyful and peaceful life. Therefore, this Venkatadri is meant as- “Vem” means sin. “Katayati” means nullifying. Venkatadri is also called as” Venkatachala.” As the contest between Adishesha and Vayudeva was held before the Lord at His pleasure; the hill named as Anandagiri. MahaVishnuNarayana descended to hereon this hill called Narayanadri. As per the epics- Vahana of Mahvishnu the Garuda brought another hill portion from Vaikuntha and placed here, hence called as "Garudadri." From Vedic period hitherto the quintessence of four Vedas continuing to edifying the Mankind all around the world, this Venkatadri hill known as "Vedachala." Inasmuch, Sapthagiri dhama the Seven Hills stream lines (Vrushabhadri, Anjanadri, Sheshadri, Venkatadri, Garudadri, Narayanadri, Anandadri) incessantly have had great reputation in each and every Yuga. The innumerable people from all over the world are being rushed headed to these seven hills to take Divya-darshanam of the Lord Sri Venkateshwara; because of Sathvik power, and its mysticism, also for His explication of the Universal Divine Message. *** *** *** Thirst for Life and Lust for enjoyments- Of course! It is not bad to have thirst for life, but not lust for enjoyments. It's emotions like greed that one must fear. Instead it appears as dashing nature to most of our youngsters, who thrown out all human values, and traditional customs-customary restrictions of our society. Thus evil things happen where money valued new machine-life style is there . Many people are helpless on their poverty and diseases. With disgust they prepared to do anything for money. Youths losing their character and some maidens are even ahead to sell or bid their chastity; without caring to proclaim it in public. It is lack of self-confidence, and self-consciousness of no God fearing. Such cultivated habits definitely endangering their precious life to spoil. Sad thing that they are not dare enough to work hard to come up from their indigent stage, and to solve all problems in the life. Human life is scarce one to get, in which we are not to lose fortitude of goodness, and find out life salvation on the righteous path only. Sapthagiri Sandesha

12.MahaVishnu Emerged as Srinivasa Lord Mahavishnu was in deep ascetics underneath that ant-hill of Varahakshetra of seven hills. As long as he was there in ascesis, the Cow of king Chola pouring milk to feed him. He lived more than a sage. Nearby that hill the kingdom of Chola was very prosperous. Rain fall from time to time, in field’s good growth of crops, the town filled with numerous cattle, cows yielding abundance of milk. The people of those Vedic culture were god fearing, traditionally customs followers. Priest’s pujas were strictly depending upon mantra-s. Those are mainly RigVeda Samhita, YajurVeda Samhita, SamaVeda Samhita, AtharvaVeda Samhita. During which time the basic education of Vedas and Upanishads teachings in samskrit was located on higher grounds. The poorest were earning hard, on god consciousness not to go for unrighteousness. Normally no one frustrated with poverty. Sincere efforts were there to find out life remedies with helping nature. Even then, on this earth at all times the people of modes of nature rajasa and tamasa could do anything, as there were also exploitations, culprits looting innocents, doing adulteries. Moreover such sinful incidents were not being noticed and nefarious events also not driven due attention to by the King Chola. He was negligent with loaf dumb heard. As herein Sathyaloka Brahma was in grief about unrighteousness of Kaliyuga. He might have taken this errant king Chola to teach him a lesson, and to bring the same as exemplary to the rulers of other kingdoms also on earth in the limelight. Sapthagiri Sandesha 50

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Brahma and Parameswara who already co-coordinated in their form of Cow and Calf was daily feeding milk to Mahavishnu through Anthill. As a result that Cow was not giving even a drop of milk at palace abode of the queen Chola. One day a complaint about that severe lapse from Cow came, and queen called the cowherd to inquire into the causes of that lapse. How that Cow was not at all giving milk at palace? Actually cowherd was ignorant that what goes on in the green fields; particularly to this new Cow alone. Then queen warned him at once to watch carefully. Cowherd kept an eye on that cow and followed it on the very next day. To his surprise it is pouring all its milk on that ant-hill!

To cowherd’s thunder struck, MahaVishnu emerged from the ant-hill, first of all as the Saviour to protect slay of a cow_ Kamadhenu which is going to be a contemptuous sin. While at same time as the Lord came out to protect cow; the hit from axe beaten on His head.

Cowherd conveyed the same message to the Chola queen immediately; what he had seen and that cow was doing in the field. It is very difficult to catch hold and control that Cow he added. Queen did not believe. She presumed cowherd’s statement is absolutely false, although he insisted her to come over there to examine personally. The Chola queen got frustrated- 'Being a great queen of Chola kingdom how can I come over there to see this silly incident?' With her pride she dealt harshly; blaming the cowherd himself is futile. She ordered to take him to court hall of the King Chola. Soon after the cowherd was brought before the king Chola, he repeated the same statement to the king also! The king Chola laughed loudly. Without pondering and personally going to examine the case, he arrived at a contemptuous decision. The cowherd is a madcap, telling nonsense, 'can a cow pouring itself milk on an ant-hill?' Then all of a sudden he ordered to dismiss the cowherd and appoint a new man in his place. Cowherd was now really gone mad. He thought 'Cow itself is mad, because of its lost sense emptying its teats entire milk on a snake ant-hill, so I lost my job'. Consequently king Chola ordered a new cowherd to take over charge. Actually what was happening in green fields well known to that old cowherd only! So he sat waylaid carrying on an axe in his hand, and to follow that Cow. As usual that Cow the Kamadhenu Brahma roopi went there and stood upon that ant-hill to empty its udder teats entire milk. Cowherd suddenly rushed rising his axe, and to hit the cow. Sapthagiri Sandesha

Thus, Lord Mahavishnu emerged as Srinivasa the Saviour on the earth to protect dharma. It resembles as a saviour and social reformer, he first himself who experiences the severe pains. The cowherd screamed aloud “Oh! Who is this godlike man? What a blunder mistake I made? His head is bleeding badly!!” Seeing the dreadful sight he fell down unconscious on the spot. The blood drops from the head of Srinivasa spattered on the cow. The cow went at its swiftness speed towards Chola region reached the palace, and stood there mooed loudly; till it heard by the Chola king. The king came to see that cow was injured! He thought at least now; I will have to follow it to find out the exact reason. When he arrived at Anthill, saw the cowherd lay down unconscious beside the Ant-hill. As per King Chola, again to his wrong notion some one was escaped hitting the cowherd and the cow too. “Who is there? I will punish him” he shouted like anything. On hearing the furious insane words of King Chola Srinivasa came out from Ant-hill and said“King Chola…! You do not have patience to think over and take sensible discrimination; so these wicked things are happening. On your wrong directions any one of your region may do unrighteousness. With your hasty decisions and actions, you committed many sins so far; there are no excuses.” King Chola’s eyes now spread wide; he understood that deity person facing before him is really God. “Oh My God! Please be merciful to this caitiff.” He begged surrendering to Srinivasas's feet. “O King! You had neither God fearing nor fidelity to dharma. Your trivialities are irremissibly endless. I curse you, to die and become devil to roam in this thick forest.” Sapthagiri Sandesha

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King Chola bow downed on the Srinivasa’s lotus feet, and wept begging for pardon.

In our life time’s often merciless situations, and obstacles are coming before. Not to desperate first take care of us to live better. Then only we can look after others betterment! As the same problem faced by Srinivasa who has to get better treatment first for his severe head injury!

Srinivasa said- “King Chola, you should experience this punishment for your sins. It will be a forewarning for rulers on the earth; those who are dumb heard without self-possessed decision and discrimination... “...Hey! Chola, you should repent at each and every moment about your sins in hard penance. Then, on your rebirth, you lead a life of an honourable King as Akasharaja. You have to rule this same Chola kingdom on righteousness. As as a Rajarishi on your virtuous deals beget a trueborn child as your daughter. When she is matured as maiden, during the same time I am being called after as ‘Srinivasa’ to marry your daughter. Its’ her previous births fruitions too. Further, on your nobility you become father-in-law of a divinity.” Likewise, the lord Mahavishnu though very serious in giving punishment to King Chola showered mercy upon his soul to over come from the punishment undergoing hard penance, which is a foretold moral story to alike persons also for evasion. There are people on this earth who were cursed on their committed sins. Latter on repenting they underwent hard penance. Thereby the curse termed as their beneficial boon, to befit them to do some good services to one and all, and get the credit of it also. On the next moment cowherd got consciousness. He begged Srinivasa to forgive his offence too. As he had Lord's first divya darshanam on the earth, the Lord pleased to extend the same daily first to cowherd's lineage also. Till today in the Tirumalai temple those devoted Gollaru get first darshanam of Srinivasa early in the dawn.

Bakulamalika treating Srinivasa MahaVishnu Sri Srinivasa got head injury on a big hit, he was suffering on Varahagiri. If any body to experience pain of others, whether they first have to suffer with such pains!? Is it, then only they can understand clearly pain of others?! Any way one who knows pain of others, can understand to serve others. Actually Lord MahaVishnu had head injury and felt its severe pain! He is now ahead to move ever as the Supreme Saviour Srinivasa on earth. Sapthagiri Sandesha

It is said if nobody is there for a man; God will be there to look after him! If it's the same in case of a divinity, whether all other divinities, godheads, demigods, goddesses sit silently! “MahaVishnu the Shrihari is called as “Srinivasa” after He emerged on earth. He is staying on this hill breathing his beloved spouse name- “Sri-Lakshmi” who is dwelling in His heart’s altar, and in His deep sentient, therefore He is called as “Shri-nivasa”-“Shri” means Laksmi and “nivasa” means the dwelling place of Shri-Laksmi. His agony is increasing in her separation. For treatment of his injury the Guru of Godheads, and celestials Bruhaspathi came forward. Bruhaspathi said “when I am here not to worry for His treatment.” “Yes, first of all you send Bruhaspathi for Srinivasa’s treatment, let the time may decide who will take care of him for nursing, and then see how his wedding take place again.’’ Narada said just entering into. “What Devarishi! Again marriage to Shrihari?” the echoic voice spread around putting all of them in confusing. “No doubt, when both Srinivasa and Srikanthe joined "Srinivasa kalyanam" takes place.” Narada said significantly before he quit. Hereon the hill, Srinivasa was sitting lonely yelling in pain like a common man. After some time a middle aged woman came there. She seems to be traditionally pious one, appearing just now taken bath from the holy waters of Swami pushkarani. While she come across asked“Who are you young man? By seeing you, I felt myself seeing my son only. Who injured to your head? Blood is flowing!” She sat nearly close to Srinivasa and torn out a piece of cloth from her sari and about to make band aid to his head injury, Srinivasa pleased to look at her motherly affection. At the same time the celestials' guru Bruhaspathi came there and told- "just wait mother! I know some treatment to apply the medicine." Then, he besmeared some herbal medicine to Srinivasa’s head injury and told her- “now you can make your band aid.” Sapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills “What is your name mother?” Srinivasa asked. “My name is Bakulamalike" She said slowly. Then, she asked him,“Who are you? Young man! Look like just descended from the heaven?”. “O Mother! I am on this hill like a saint. Dwellers of hermitage and people find me as Godlike..."

MahaVishnu Emerged as Srinivasa -Lord Srinivasa Srihari on that moments made her memory to evoke on her previous birth, as it was Yashoda the mother of Sri Krishna at His previous incarnation. Bygone antecedents and its impulse-impacts of each Yuga might be different on next generation. But the genetic relativity of kith-kin’s features of previous births is identical as exemplified from past centuries several incidents.

"You are Godlike..!! "Yes, I am the unchanged elemental consciousness. Behind all the actions, reactions, thinking, feeling, and willing... to all those souls I am the unmoved observer, the self liberated from the unending universal flux.” Srinivasa said smiling significantly. “O! Your words are beyond my perception” she exclaimed. On his addressing as ‘Mother’ she was pleased very much..."I am staying simple here like a saint. Worship of Lord VarahaSwami, and serve him is my pleasure...” she added. “O Mother! I am waiting for discourse with Varahaswami to accept me, and permit to stay here. So to say I descended to here on divine precept, as the protector of dharma, and to depict my doctrine values for the mankind.” He said again with similar smile. "She whispered- ‘Oh! Correct, you are godlike only! Your words are not easily comprehended to me. You want to stay here; not for yourself alone; but for the betterment of mankind. What greatness…! Yes, what is that your doctrines*?” she asked curiously. “O mother, I tell you the doctrines- which comprises three modes of nature Sathva, Rajasa, Tamasa of everyone. In which the ‘Sath-Chit’ Sathva is the supreme one, to rise above the feeling of happiness, and sorrow to witness of the universal flux.” He said. “O Srinivasa, you are really godlike, though I do not grasp clearly your meaningful words, but felt as if I heard those words somewhere in past, and you calling me as mother! Who is that sinner beaten you to injure? By seeing you I found myself as my own son suffering here.” “Oh! My mother, I came here as your son only…” *Our Haridasas saying as “Bhavaroga Vaidyane Barayya..” means they called him as the doctor of all doctrines to solve our life problems. Sapthagiri Sandesha 55

Accordingly Bakuladevi's previous birth took much and more importance with its pre-history, that she was Yashodha the mother of Sri Krishna i.e. Lord’s previous incarnation in Dwapara Yuga. As a mother of Sri Krishna in Dwapara Yuga, Yashodha did not see his son’s wedding, at that time Sri Krishna promises to fulfill her ambition, so that she can see his son’s wedding the“Srinivasa Kalyanam” on next coming age of Kaliyuga. Now the time is nearing fast... “Srinivasa! O my son! Now you are very nearer to me. You know the mother’s heartily feeling.” Then Bakuladevi brought him to her small hermitage which nearby VarahaSwamy’s Temple and gave him some fruits and milk, advised to take rest sleeping comfortably. Being the omnipresent Lord Srinivasa, how he can go for such a long asleep by foregoing the very purpose of his descended to on the earth! A few moments passed away. As Srinivasa was in dream, His intrinsic deistic gloriole which expelled into the aura of irradiation, wherein He found the Lord AdiVaraha appeared before him, who evoked His memory to recall His previous one the same incarnation as”Varaha Avatar.” *** *** *** Non existence of Soul: The people who follow Bhuddhism do not believe in the separate existence of the Soul. According to them the body is a combination of physical elements, and at a certain stage the life symptoms develop by interaction of the physical and chemical elements. In these advancing days for many people, it's becoming fashion and passionate to perceive. This misconception is harming those youngsters, who think life meant for merely enjoyments. In the meantime they forget Lord Bhudda had remembrance of his 500 previous rebirths, and more over they ignore themselves the self-realisation or godconciousness. Sapthagiri Sandesha

Story behind the Big Deluge ence of Yoga. Vedanta had more prominence to resurge in finding newer grounds for divinity and spirituality. It became ruling power on the people’s conscience enlightening soulfulness and god consciousness. Thereby god fearing, righteousness was in hike; through Sathvik Shakti the supreme one of doctrines. Hence, on infused divine spirit in Hinduism found VedasVedanta and mythologies like Ramayana and Mahabharata are the great epics contributions of Aryan periods. The Upanishad culture and Vedanta are philosophical motivations to irradiate man’s subconscious on devotional rays. Thus starts soulfulness to clarity of wisdom, then through mediation to subtlety for self-realisation.

13. Story behind the Big Deluge

efore we go through Varaha Avatar let us discus about the topic of incarnations. Hindu puranas speak of the ten avatars of Vishnu. These incarnations detail the divine help given by Vishnu during various stages of human evolution, by appearing on earth in different Forms. These avatars are said to demonstrate, that divinity re-establishes Dharma or righteousness and relinquish injustice from time to time, by often appearing on earth in various Forms. The ten avataras are Matsyavatara (fish), Koorma (Tortoise), Varaha (Boar), Narasimha (the man Lion), Vaamana (the Dwarf), Parasurama (the angry Man), Rama (the perfect gentleman), Balarama and Krishna (the divine statesmen). The 10th is Bhudda (the peaceful man) it said as Kalki. Srinivasa is also assumed as Kalkiroopi in Kaliyuga.

As we are consigned to posterity no wonder many advanced thinkers have started paying attention to the eternal values of our ancestor’s. As a result the meditation becomes scientific importance and daily essential practice to survive us peacefully.

Varaha Avatar Among aforesaid Dasha Avataras the Varaha Avatara takes its own importance behind Sri Venkatesha puranam. There was a big deluge. The earth called as Boomi devi sank completely into the bottom of the ocean. The whole surroundings were full of watery. Impossible to see frontier, found as antenatal environment earlier to global world. There were no birds, animals and anthropocentric lives. As the whole universe immerged in the seven oceans watery nothing was perceptible to lives' senses. How would be the revival of earth? How again lives creation coexists in evolution and human race rescued?

The Greeks applied their concentration to the external world, as results were perfection in art, literature etc. The Hindu concentrated on internal world, upon the unseen realm in the self, and developed the sci-

As it appeared the Yuga dharma was totally covered in full of darkness. Manu mahrishi associated with Saptha-rishis, demigods were sailing in a small boat, seeking whereabouts of the earth. Wherever they go found full of watery! The Manu maharishi fully fed up in deep thinking. He was eager to dedicate all his frution of ascesis earned long before thousands of years. Thus indefinite situation of deluge continued years together. Where is the earth? It could not come up to its previous entity! In fact, a big demon Hiriannyaksha was used his weird devil power to hide the

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Whenever the topic about incarnations arises, some may question knowingly or unknowingly, why Mahavishnu selected our land only for his ten incarnations? They may not know or may ignoring our cultural heritage and divine spirit which spread delightful rays on mankind ever before 1000 years B.C. During the time in western Greeks’ and in the Eastern Aryans, Hindu have been attained the supreme status in civilization than any other human race on the earth.

The Message from Seven Hills earth underneath in the deepest ocean. From all directions found that there was deep silence, except celestials’ devotional hymns humming along ocean waves in air and watery. All were so immerged devotionally appealing to get the immense help from the Lord Srihari. The solicitous celestial’s, godheads, demigods, goddesses all went to Vaikunta along with Manu maharishi to pray omnipotent Lord Srihari and to request him for emancipation of earth from that devil power. The Lord MahaVishnu_Srihari heard the most appealing prayers of celestial beings, godheads along with Manu mahrishi, and other undying lives. At the moments the mode of Sath_Chit awakened on His mystical divine power. Srihari transformed himself as Varaha_the wild Boar and suddenly emerged above in the middle of big ocean. He dived into to the deepest bottom of ocean, to facing demon Hiriya-nnaksha. He struggled vigourously against him, and saved the earth. Thus, MahaVishnu_the Varaha Swami emancipated the earth and lives. Then, the Brahmma the creator started the genesis, in association with Manu mahrishi further for creation of creatures, and human beings on the earth. Purans speaks that at the same time, Garuda brought a virtuous hill having several potamic flow of watery falls the Theerthams from Vaikunta and placed it on seven hills portion.Sages called it as“Garudadri,” Srihari latter emerged as Srinivasa stayed on this portion of the hill called "Narayanadri", i.e. in the temple called as "Anandanilayam." He named after Sri Venkateshwara.

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n the next day early morning Sinivasa and Bakuladevi both after finishing bath, and routine rituals went to Adi-VarahaSwami’s temple. While Bakuladevi sat in front of sanctum of the temple, just beside her Srinivasa was sitting silently seeing the VarahaSwami. After a few moments Srinivasa had apparently self-intuition, wherein He meets VarahaSwami... “Oh! Adi-Varaha!” Srinivasa whispered. “Srinivasa are you remembering me? In one of your previous incarnation” asked Varaha. “Yes, I am remembering you being in me only.”

On this great revival and evolution of earth divinities and celestial beings with Manumahrishi felt very happy, on their revelry have requested to the pervador MahaVishnu, as in the form Varahaswami had to stay here as land lord of Varahakshetram of Sapthagiri the seven hills till the end of Kaliyuga. *** *** *** Humanity and Divinity: Even some people may not believe in existence of the soul they must believe in the humanity which could be measured only by the divinity. Nevertheless, they do not believe in divinity would not proclaim themselves as divinity! Because as much as man gets intellect so much his egoistical nature trumped up to laugh at him; this is what we are seeing nowadays. If they go ruthless become equal to demons or useless animals, to end their precious human life; without any goal and goodwill for self-salvation.

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“O I know you had left Vaikunta on severance from your spouse Mahalakshmi, and distressed to come here seeking a place for performing hard restrained ascetics. Then you emerged as the protector of dharma. But, you got injury to your head! You see! You are weakening in the absence of your gruhaLakshmi as she is your embodiment of supreme power!” said Varaha. “Oh, Varaha you also knew. Bhrigu mahrishi came to my abode for examining my essence of gentleness the Satthva, and then unfortunately my spouse got frustrated to, she went away which made me to fell in grief. Why all these happened?” Srinivasa asked just like an innocent. “Oh! I know everything Srinivasa. Bhrigu came to examine three divinities, and got himself examined. Now he is praising your Sathvik

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The Message from Seven Hills power on all around the earth.” Varaha smiled. “Varaha, wherever dishonour happens to Sathvaguna the Saadhvi Mahalakshmi never stays there. It is intolerable to her. As and when she went away my abode is nothing for me. I left it, and arrived on this hill. Varaha you are my soul-subconsciousness alike. Henceforth your help is necessary to stay me here” Srinivasa said softly. “ Yes, Srinivasa your SriLakshmi never sustain attack on the essence of gentility, wherein she becomes as Mahakaali an angry deity. When she got agitated to, she went to take up hard penance at Kollahpur. However, a time comes to you to meet her." Varaha said. “O! Varaha, it is always my firmness against exposure of Rajasa and Thamasa gunas to keep up my Satthva, and challenging to find balance and emotional equilibrium.” said Srinivasa. “It means, you first experience a problem and pain, to raise above as Sankataharana Sudharaka the personal and social reformer!” Varaha swamy said significantly. “Varaha, in your incarnation also, you fought terribly with the demon Hiriyannaksha! Is it a small event to restore equilibrium of the whole universe? ” Srinivasa asked. “It's of Bhudevi’s the earth deity’s tripartite principle! I just co-existed with her. Waters portion is treble on the earth; because for the people dwelling on earth on it’s another one portion should have ever ripen moisture with enliven atmosphere.” “Otherwise, the whole earth may go useless without fertility; is it so..? Yeah! Bhudevi is very generous to make often revival of the earth to ever green for living creatures. Varaha that one portion of earth is now filled with three fold times of people, who immerged in Rajasa and Tamasa gunas, and they are doing whatever they like at their fancy...!” Srinivasa said seriously. “In fact I had lifted full portion of earth only! But, I told you know it is Bhudevi’s tripartite principle! She often reforms the earth at her volition, on materialistic facts and figures from time to time. She reduces strength of criminals-sinners who should die as she is saviour of dharma too. Actually, in microcosm all these three types of people are always dwelling” Varaha said. Sapthagiri Sandesha

Revival of Earth-Lives “Certainly one portion of Sathvik will ever be there on the earth, they are self-possessed at their gentility. Varaha how far ubiquitous Sathva prevails, so far revival of earth will continue. Again and again Bhudevi reforms it at her volition; both inanimate and animate. I am the protector to resonate the entity of the universe... "...O Varaha, as a saviour I too follow up to help Bhudevi in this Kaliyuga, for which I would like to stay on this Seven hills region. You have to accommodate me on the south phase of Swami pushkarani” Srinivasa requested Varaha Swamy. “Srinivasa how I can reject your request as you are emerged as pervador, and to explicit Everlasting Divine Message to the Universe. It’s for welfare of the people dwelling on earth. I too will take part in your mysticism, and philanthropic service. I am still in doubt; without joining your Bhudev i(who is Srilakshmi also) how do you become the saviour here; Srinivasa!” Varaha Swami asked. . “What does it mean? I do not understand Varaha!” Srinivasa asked frowningly, but dramatically. “Srinivasa, your wedding ceremony will be performed here at once; as marvellous one here on these seven hills.” “Why I get marry again?” Srinivasa was same in dramatic style! “You will have to join with your Bhudevi who is Padmavathi, she existed to come here also as Avatar swaroopi. She is your embodiment of your supreme power! How do you move alone further as saviour without her help? Srinivasa you the knower, and knew well before what happens next” Varaha laughed. “Yeah…what you say may be correct!” “Yes, I have to tell you, as per Yuga Dharma if you like to stay here on my hill region, for which you should pay in the form of returning debt” Varaha put forth his demand. “In her absence of my house wealthy wife Gruhalakshmi I felt too much, what can I pay you Varaha?” Srinivasa said slowly. “You see! Therefore I told, you should marry first, and join her first, then see everything goes smooth!” “Ok, then...what?” Sapthagiri Sandesha

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“That auspicious marriage ceremony will happen! You can stay here on this Varahagiri. Whatever may be the mode of payment, you have to pay me; till the end of Kaliyuga as return debt.”

“You are correct mom; a man’s place of birth not get labour pain. Even then people call it as Mother Land, and it would never allow to relinquishing its affection and intimacy. Similarly the foster mother’s affection also may not be a different one.”

On a little pause“Yes Varaha, I do not think the obligation between us shall not accomplish to that much itself; as it had to continue forever. You are heedful most apparently in my concern, let the people who come to pay visit to this holy place, see you first and take your darshanam; next before taking my darshanam with their due offerings and vows.” Srinivasa added his desire also. “I agree with you happily Srinivasa. Here onwards this holy hill place will entertain all credits in your good name, and on your divine message, with your mystical powers of manhood services.” Varaha said. In this way Srinivasa had an amusing, but truly perceptible intrinsic discourses with Varaha Swami. Thereafter He detailed the same to mother Bakuladevi. Bakuladevi also revealed, what she had felt sitting beside him in past a few moments- “VarahaSwami said me that you are my son Srinivasa I should take care of you better. In your divine spirit I can see my own pleasures with your marvellous wedding soon.” Then Srinivasa said- “You don’t worry mom your all desires will be fulfilled shortly.” “Srinivasa you didn’t tell me clearly why did you come to this hill; what the exact reason is?” She asked again.

“Hey! Srinivasa on hearing your sweet words my heart filled up with such joyfulness; as if the whole world is in my right palm.” Bakuladevi Said complacently. *** *** *** Woman and motherhood- - both are deeply interrelated, they cannot be separated. Woman represents prakruti the nature and her mother hood focus brightly towards the creation of lives on a farm. She is not merely gives child birth, but enlivens life spirit to her husband. Her life with him does not comfort, and inherent ambition accomplish unless she experience motherhood with her husband. It is our traditional custom of healthy marriage life to enjoy for both the couple peacefully. Whereas in these days’ new styles of life chosen by youths and young couples its frightening sensation that there is no prominence to motherhood, and eagerness to take responsibility in parenting. The young couple passionately mingles with just motive of momentary sensual enjoyments, where it goes and ends they do not care. However, still hopes are found in many good couples, who know the marriage life and its healthy relationships. Even, an old aged spouse is desirous to get child birth through scientific method of fertility, like test tube baby if she doesn’t get natural pregnancy.

“Mom, you know Yuga dharma will not give up any body’s born nature and purpose of life. But each individual has to find it in selfrealisation. Any way soon it will be cleared to you; why I had come here.” Srinivasa said. “Ok, Srinivasa let us go to our hermitage; it is the time to take food. I shall give you your favourite dishes with butter and milk. Here onwards you should stop fasting on doing penance; as you are going to marry soon.” mother Bakuladevi said seriously. “Oh! Mom, you are so eager to see my Marriage…!” “Yes my son, what else more for a mother as so pleasing one; as other than to see the marriage of his beloved son?” Sapthagiri Sandesha 63

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Returns of Previous births deeply devoted to many deities, daily performing Pujas and Vratas for fruition of child birth.

15. The Returns of Previous births

t the end of Dwapara Yuga there was a terrific battle between Kaurava and Pandavas in Kurukshetra. The Pandavas had glori ous victory to their righteousness. The same period of dharma the righteousness exemplary outbreak continued for further long duration, and many rulers were following the similar way successfully. Among them the king Sudharma was one born in Chandravamsha. The capital of king Sudharma was Narayanapura nearer to Varahakshetra. He had two sons namely Aakasha and Thondamana. Aakasha was the eldest son. Incidentally in love with a Nagakannika Sudharma married her on a gaandharva customs. The second son Thondamana was born to her. The birth of Aakasha said to be the true born as he was the Chola king in his previous birth, cursed by MahaVishnu. Due to his repentance and hard penance got emancipated from that curse. Now he had graciously virtuous birth as AakashaRaja. Right from boyhood both sons Aakasha and Thondamana interested in customary forms rituals and religious rites. By nature old aged Sudharma expired and Aakasha assumed the thrown and earned gradually good name as generous kinglike his father. During his rulings very common people were also leading contented life. His moral ethics with philosophical motivations the king Aakasha had good impression among the people of his region, glorified as Rajarishi. To earn such a name of excellence esteemed one was not only the present sincere efforts, but on its impact of previous births too. Even then king Akasha was distressed due to non issues of children in his family. His pious queen Dharanidevi Sapthagiri Sandesha

One day King Aakasha invited the great sage Shukamuni to his palace. As it were Vedic times, the mysticism and yogic power gained by such great sages was not merely controlling regency of Kingdoms also such regimes rulings related memorandums, laws were based on strictly Dharma Sastras and God consciousness only. Whatever might be the king’s regimes or palatial problems were put before rajgurus, sages, and all those get clarified finding solutions in their directions only. Thus Kings’ justified orders are being passed on timely counseling with rajgurus and those sages. Therefore, in those days Marishis were extremely glorified politically and socially. As such AakashaRaja invited Shuka Mahamuni. After offering him respectful palatial hospitality put forth his family problem of non issues. His queen Dharanidevi appealingly said–"Oh! Maharishi no where we found a pious couple like us suffered without issues of children” she exclaimed griefly. On hearing her silently great sage Shukamuni said, "Raja it is natural, for a noble man like you in tremulous situation thinks as neither meaning is in the present life nor found any relative returns of previous births. Rajan, I understand your humility. However, your strong belief in dharma shastras is really appreciable. Your generosity in this region is no doubt well reputed. In fact, karma performed previously determines rejoice and sorrows to the present life times! Some karmas_ actions depends on the modes of nature by births’ fruition called as Samskarajannya the inborn tendencies. You were really a Rajayogi you can understand the mystery of human life. In your previous birth you were cursed by a godlike man, as king Chola responsible to kill Kamadhenu the celestial cow as it was not giving milk meant for your child. It was seriously unpardonable sin. On its impacts today you are suffering too much for non issues of children... “But, your repentance and severe humble prayers now heard by the Lord Srihari. Rajan, this is the right time for you to shortly fulfill your long desire. Better you devout to the Lord Srihari perform a religious sacrifice the Puthrakameshti yaga. Definitely you beget children. Your most beautiful daughter appears as SriLakshmi only. She bring you a Sapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills prosperous and bright fortune. At her excellence divinity she get marry a godlike bridegroom. On the advice of Shukamuni Aakasharaja took immediate decision to perform sacrifice the Puthrakameshti yaga. During its prior arrangements while to plough the earth the Yaga bhoomi, to that golden plough’s sharp edge touched a metal box. Curiously king's all closets gathered around opened it, on the moment’s a female child found radiantly glowing like full moon! There was no end to rejoice of Aakasharaja and his queen Dharanidevi. On accepting the divinely godsend female child, Aakasharaja performed the Puthrakameshti yaga gratifying the divinities, goddesses, celestials, Brahmins, servants and poorest people. On forth coming days queen Dharanidevi had pregnacy. On completion of nine months she delivered a male child also. That male child was named as Vasudhana and the godsend female as Padmavathi. Both the children grown up like sun and moon day by day. The boon bonny baby Padmavathi attained teenage, looking fascinatingly most beautiful maiden. This attractive girl had rare soft qualities and deistic modes of nature. The people of that region admiring this goddess like princess very much. One day Devrishi Narada had paid casual visit to Aakasharaja’s palace and entered straightway to princess Padmavathi’s abode. Padmavathi was happy to cordially welcome Devrishi with all respectful formalities of queen’s abode. Devrishi Narada on accepting her hospitality, started himself introspection on padmavathi’s fortune, and came to know her transform of Mahalakshmi, just appearing on worldly natures but having extraordinary pre-eminent qualities of a deity. He said that she is going to marry Lord Srihari the Srinivasa who descended on earth. Narada with great pleasure moved further to foretell her... When he asked to show her left palm, she putting her lithe steps came forward, and stretched her left palm. Narada said, "What a wondrous palm is yours! There is no epos to poets without your modes of nature, and there are no epithets to compare your good name and fame on the earth, as your richest goddess hood qualities are indescribable... Sapthagiri Sandesha

Returns of Previous births “.....Oh! You are going to marry the Lord Srihari only; as yours of excellence and marvellous marriage celebration never before found on the earth. It’s so moderate and grandeur, explicates the importance of Marriage with social welfare. It gives well secured life happily, and the gratification in a human life.’’ On hearing the Foretell of Narada mahrishi Padmavati got shyness like a new bride only. She pleased to honour him, and came to know that her austerity of previous births is now going to be fruitful. *** *** *** Why elders consent?- Possessiveness of sensual attraction hears nothing. If parents, elders oppose and advise they take it as funny. It seems old aged parents and elders their opponent, but they forget they are inseparable from family and society, with all reverence to get their blessings is inevitable. Here, princess Padmavathi not just eager to know her foretell, she prepared to take consent of parents and elders for her love marriage! In youth spirit love is natural. Passionately going on adamant is a fashion. Sensitiveness goes to foolishness? In fact sensitiveness is inter-related with gentleness. Gentleness is not just meant as by helping to dependents. Its goodness is sathva-guna more ever become as sabhyagruhasta, and to accept inborn culture and principles of his society; even if they think beyond traditional convention. Human birth comes through our parents, in turn we ought to get issues of children, and take care of them, develop their personality as our parents did. Likewise, we must focus to repay debt of this human birth, along with some returns contributions to society too. Thus finding ultimate salvation in life, as this life is not meant just for momentary enjoyments. Youth spirit laughs: In our life times future comes before us; but we forego to grasp and clasp it, because tomorrow’s future depends on present and yesterdays past. Live better in the present. The true mystery of the life is visible, but seems not visible. Youth spirit laughs towards persons old aged. The same youth spirit exists in the soul of old age persons laughs, but by experience. Mystery of life always warns that old age is fast approaching; the divineness of which incalculable. Sad thing is that's not known well before. Many youngsters live merely in future dreams. The living logic is superficial. Life goes deeper and in different ways. In life all opposites are joined together, they exist together and move together. Teach yourself to face them, then the equilibrium in life stays better. Sapthagiri Sandesha

All Life Styles depends on Marriage! Our philosophy is not merely a theoretical concept or logic. It is an ethical way of living wherein we find our values and impart our responsibilities in this human life. Human life is precious; precisely has vast meaning. Ever since the gentility gets physical and mental strength for perfection and peace at all times. Indeed each individual has to find his own welfare and salvation mingling in the society; for which traditionally established wedded life is sacred and considered foremost part of human life.

16. All Life styles depends on wedded Life

rinivasa resided at hermitage of Bakuladevi. Her motherly affection was very splendid. The hermitage environment was very pleasing for his daily ablutions, routine rituals and rites. Bakuladevi's talks always poses towards Srinivasa’s Kalyanam. Being a mother it is natural. Why pilgrim devotees like very much to see Srinivasa Kalyanam? A marriage takes man and woman to restrained life. The new couple, who accepts Gruhastashrama dharma, enters into new life of Sathvika and Sadhvi. It is socially secured life, matchlessly determinable for their wellness. Being good couple from parents to offspring brings more happiness. In its sphere deposes a couple’s morality concerns to senses, sensually and esteemed personality. Their characteristics passed down to next generation gives them more satisfaction. In Bakuladevi’s subconsciousness MahaVishnu descended from Vaikunta to explicate the sanctity of Married life. He depicts on separation of spouse in a Life of a man what happens. To become Sabhya-gruhastha a nice gentleman of a family is better than a bachelor to live alone survived socially, and if man’s absence in a life of a woman what is her future to live in a lonely life..? The marriage is once in a life time ceremony (but now it’s becoming frequent ceremony in a life of many intellectuals because of their divorces). Bride and groom who enter a new life live physically and mentally with mutual understandings. It is most considered as healthy and wealthy than any other outside relationships or sensual attachments. The growth of inheritance, and socially regeneration continues in a right way properly. Suppose if everyone goes to aberration, adultery what does it mean to say man’s wisdom; being intellectual than any other animal! Sapthagiri Sandesha 69

Actually at many times of life, man is being ruled by external forces than his internal. Sensual desires can weaken a man from many passionate atractions, those leads to evil on the cause of fickle mindedness. To bring mind to ease and life into equilibrium the only means is to empower on the mode of nature Sathva, by meditatively practicing to dominate on Rajasa and Tamasa. It’s also said Karma yoga is supreme one; which comprises wedded life the Gruha-sthashrama dharma than accepting a life of a Sage_Sanyasi or as a bachelor.

Yatha vayum samashritthya Servyee jeevanti janthavaha/ Tattha gruhasth-ashrmashritthya Varthanthee serva ashrama// All creatures' life is depending on breathing the air. In human beings alike all branches of Life Styles_ all ashramas are depending on the wedded life the Gruhasthashrama. They are three Ashramas:- Brahmacharya_Bachelors life Gruhasthashrama_ Wedded & family life, Vanaprasthashrama_Old age to live like a sage. Inasmuch as all branches of life styles are within the ground of philosophy. In otherwords all branches of life styles are also within the scope of the married life. Therefore, our humanly world has no meaning without marriage; as it deposes life of gentleness for each individual to socially secured one on which lays his/her wellness and wellbeing. A marriage is however forceful in the society, some times it never forces one to concede to. But, the marriage argument never limits to some ones; and ends within a couple. To become Sabhyagruhastha there is no bullying in mode of Sathva, and its critics neither with the stick of logic or the static’s of science; as it is so virtuous and vigorous. Sapthagiri Sandesha 70

The Message from Seven Hills Even then, we find argument with the bachelor lifebrahmacharyya. Nevertheless comparatively married life is amiable by one and all; but stands in its supremacy as the normative choice and as a matter of fact customary praxis of our elders. Hence, a wise man regard and invite wedded life with cheerful confidence. In previous incarnation of MahaVishnu as Sri Krishna he delivered a message of Karma yoga as supreme one. Which comply with the married life i.e. Gruhasthashrama dharma. Whatever may the difficulties, sorrows come before in married life it has its own solutions to overcome, all along with incomparable timely joyfulness than any other life styles. Its greatness of Karma-Yoga. On the plea Bakuladevi said- "Hey! Srinivasa, boy and girl like each other to get marry in front of parents, elders, relatives and friends as per our traditional customs only. It is not only prosperous for them, but it gives a well secured life in the society to live happily!" “Yes mom, being manly I am telling- ‘Marriages are made in heaven’ but the married couple should find themselves pleasurable environment not only inside but outside socially. Pleasing their parents, dependants, nearest relatives and others also. It is obligatory for them to have good position, and status in the society where they have bindings together to live better” He said. “O Srinivasa where is your bride? How she is? How long I shall wait to see her Srinivasa!” Bakuladevi uttered. “I understand your feelings mother; please wait for some more time. She will come nearest to you with goddesslike qualities, and good to look after you fine” Srinivasa said consoling her. “I can’t wait further to see your Kalyana” she said. “My wedding is not an ordinary one mom. It is divine ordainment with all traditional customs and splendours, but not merely a palatial ceremony. It carries life's full meaning for conforming to every human being on the earth." On hearing his words Bakuladevi sat silent.

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17. A true Love has Divine grace

n heaven the divinities Brahma, Maheswara, and celestials joint coun seling was held. MahaVisnu descended to the earth means there is a big purpose behind it. First He emerged as godlike; being the protector of dharma saved Kamadhenu the celestial Cow. Punishing a ruler forewarned other rulers who follow unrighteousness. Further, He is going to depict the divineness of pure love between man and woman, as it should not go worthless due to intense emotion physically rather than live better sensibly in human life. Moreover, He is conveying His Divine Message of Sath-Chit Sathva exclusively in communing way for the people of world. Whether the love before marriage or after marriage; a true love is providential with divine grace. Especially before marriage in youthful emotion, sensually love was faded up by passionate desires to both guy and girl. In most cases the sensual emotions shield the truth of pure love playing malice errant. Srinivasa also loves Padmavathi before marriage. It is certainly providential and He knows-“we are divine couple; and our marriage already made in heaven!” On accepting Gruhashashrama dharma, Srinivasa depicts how the pure love and affection binds boy and girl, and how it's relatively moderate one. Here, providentially He marries again. Maiden is Padmavathi as His Srilakshmi only but in transformation; for the next Sapthagiri Sandesha

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divinely amusements! To create a situation for the same celestial’s godhead Indra assuming as a rider of beautiful horse called as Uchhaishravassu descended on the seven hills area. While coming as passer by hermitage, he praised about the special features of that rare horse. Srinivasa attracted to get a trial ride on it.

maiden said - “I asked you man who are you? Get last from here; otherwise your life endangered!”

Mean time Bakuladevi came out of hermitage to see that heavenly horse, “You go on riding this wonderful horse Srinivasa, and get a good change. Perhaps luckily you happens to meet a most beautiful princess in a garden’’ she grinned. “Oh! Mom you are always thinking about my Marriage only” Srinivasa uttered. Srinivasa as a mighty archer mounted on that rare horse, went on riding fast through thick forest. On the way mild animals like parrot, deer, stag, pea-cock saw him silently in widen eyes. Wild animals like Lion, Tiger afraid to hiding behind trees and herbs. Surprisingly a big elephant was dare enough to face him. Srinivasa watched elephant; that leading him to take up to some other place! He just followed. At last it entered into a beautiful garden. There was a lotus pond. Some maidens were taking bath playing together freely. Srinivasa seeing the cute situation stood backside of a tree. Among those maidens he caught by the most beautiful one who immersed in frolic play with her friendly maidens; without any bodily awareness. The elephant like surrendering to Srinivasa saluted him, and went away crying out. On hearing the elephants out cry all maidens awakened to see a handsomest who laughing softly. That was palatial queen’s garden not allowed for anyone enter into the princess privacy. The pretty princess Padmavathi widening her deer’s eyes looked at Srinivasa forgetting her body awareness. Her fellow maidens harshly asked him ”Who are you young man? How dare you to enter our princess garden?” Srinivasa laughed at her. His eye sight was plotted straightly on that princess Padmavathi. As in half bareness she folded herself like a lotus petals; but failed to hide her prettiness! Srinivasa suddenly awakened from the cute sensation. He found their clothing’s put on the bank of pond and handed over the same immediately. Then, he stood aside behind a big tree waiting them to come out on dressed. Again facing him one Sapthagiri Sandesha 73

“You know maiden. I am Srinivasa, on divine precept happened to see your princess; take it granted only to join me with her. On the moment she saw me; her heart throbs increased; whispering to coincide with mine. You can ask her...” He said softly; gazing Padmavathi. “Oh! You really gone mad seeing our princess beauty. Don’t be errant” Padmavathi's friendly maidens warned him. Srinivasa smiled slightly- “Oh! How can I explain you maidens, It is divineness to meet your princess here. There is nothing to worry. I am more than a king among the kings” He said persistently. “Hey! Young man don’t boast, know better who is this pretty maiden? She is our Princess Padmavathi, daughter of King Akasharaja. Beware and behave yourself…” again one maiden warned him. “Hey you friendly maidens, ask your princess Padmavathi. What is now happening in her smooth sensible heart?” Srinivasa said boldly. On hearing her name in the gentle-melody voice of Srinivasa, Padmavathi's shyness increased. “Oh Young man, you first get last from the sight of our princess. Otherwise, the situation may go worst.” said one maiden. He said softly-”You see maidens, being an archer I am fully prepared. I can strike an arrow to end of one’s life, but this preordained true love at my first flair sight never goes futile, like aiming an arrow with a very good purpose, it truly makes two loving hearts coincide each other.” “Hey! He is really gone mad! Let us send him out first.” all fellow maidens about to through stones on him; laughing loudly. “Hey maidens don’t be hasty. Just wait” Srinivasa eying towards Padmavathi said- "Hi padmavathi tell your friends who am I, please evoke your memory we have to join together shortly." On hearing his soulful words Padmavathi got heartily close feelings, and hastened to stop her friend's assault. “Hey! You don’t know about our princess divineness fortune! A godlike one from heavenly abode descends to marry her” they said proudly. Sapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills “Yes, I know maidens! Marriages are made in heaven only. I and your princess Padmavathi already married in heaven! Just we have to join together at once here" Srinivasa said firmly. Again Looking at Padmavathi he said- “O Princess Padmavathi! You know, I came here as godlike only to become your better half; why not you remember?” “Hey! We don’t leave him more to speak madly. He may tell in the next moments that he is Lord Srihari_ Narayana only” all friendly maidens laughed off at his words. Shrinking Padmavathi; some how stopped her friends trying to beat him. “That’s okay; ordinarily you people cannot understand, I go now, but you friends maiden do remember, your princess will suffer at her day and night dreams, and surely recall me again and again” Srinivasa said what next actual fact is. Another one friend maiden said seriously- “Why not? He may be certainly that Lord Srihari only; descended from the Vaikunta to have wedlock with our princess Padmavathi, because it seems by his divine presence, and unworldly words!” But, all fellow maidens laughed off; it went fuming into sky. Padmavathi stood in silent look. Her subconsciousness whispered-‘He may be certainly Lord Srihari only.” Even after Srinivasa went away, her mood was not set right, the mind followed him.

Understanding the Pure Love Understandings before marriage or after within a new couple is not as easy as they think. If it is of divine nature they get success through. All his/her karmas and incited samskaras earned earlier, in turn forms modes of nature compels them as they were. On which the events play also called as predestined. Controlling such previous-forces the cultivation of good habits by sathva is possible only on special efforts. Maximum patience is required to understand physically and mentally. Most of the love marriages are failure only, because of misunderstandings, and on their previous tendencies and environments from where they have come. Some few begets divine grace by birth as Vedavathi had earned from her previous births’ austerities and hard penance; she reborn as Padmavathi. Sapthagiri Sandesha

A True Love has Divine Grace Pundit Sayanacharya who wrote annotations to the Vedic rituals says- Tadidam Viparyasena Sambandha Nayanam Vivaham. A boy and a girl like, and get marry. Their inborn Samskaras the tendencies and its impacts with previous karmas in the present life becomes opponent to each other. Naturally their different natures come to show effects as per genesis, ethnical reasons also. Such inconsistency between the couple appears not only physically but mentally, but they should face with full of patience. No doubt it is a strange beginning of a new life for both. Here, each individual has to struggle first for existence, and to upgrade his/her Life Styles with due importance to set right their earlier tendencies and then only they able to upgrade future. As we are not mere cogs to as machine like operated by such predestined tendencies? We have free will with wisdom to act independently. It is up to him/her to correct and sharpen the mind power through sathva, because in present life the regular practice for edification within us in the name of Lord is more profound insight than all profundity. When hearts are won understandings easy; then true love begins. In midst accepting difference of opinions and either of one’s failure or defeat shared equally the relationship remains forever. However, it is not so easy to have/had divineness qualities within an individual. Hence, it is necessary to have devotional attributes and rites in the name of Lord, to upgrade our life with blessings of parents, elders and from all well wishers. As already said, in the human life there are four formative elements called as Chaturvidha Purushartha- Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. Our gods-goddesses’ four hands also represent these... All these can be achieved individually on the mode of Sathva. To those who overpower Kama, krodha and artha ie,to control Sensual, angriness and financial by Sathvaguna the true love carries definite meaning, and be admired by one and all even by the Lord. A couple appeared in pure love as Sathvika and Saddhvi understands the sanctity of wedded life. They are said to be moderate one couple; divinely made for each other. Even the religion, caste, ethnics, money and position-status counts no uplifts or down falls between them, but it is not as easy as within same religion. Sapthagiri Sandesha 76

The Message from Seven Hills In our arranged marriages earlier before to betrothal i.e. before marriage fixation, boy and girl were made to meet and see together. Mostly they agree each other on their a few minutes first amicable sight. Our elders say it as predestined relation as “Runanu bandha” betided relation by births. We are seeing most of those arranged marriages are successful. As a man of deity Srinivasa depicts the pure love at His first flair sight, it is true love on divine providence and grace only. Srinivasa as a horse rider when returned from hunting in the forest got himself hunted by the pretty princess Padmavathi like a common man. The infatuation between a young man and young lady was quite common. Bakuladevi didn’t remain silent to ask him about his depression after returning from forest. At her smile look observing him, then she found some thing strange had happened. She forced him to tell the same. Her discernment was correct that he had met there a most beautiful maiden. To satisfy her curiosity Srinivasa said how he met pretty princess Padmavathi in her princess garden... Also He went back to recollect what was his one earlier before incarnation as SriRama and its relativity with Padmavathi’s previous birth. As he knows clearly this Padmavathi herself was Vedavathi in her previous birth. So He started to tell her previous births story to the mother Bakuladevi, how Vedavathi reborn as Padmavathi.

Vedavathi reborn as Padmavathi This is the story of Treta Yuga. The same was run long before two Yugas the two ages. Vedavathi was a daughter of great sage Kushadhvaja. She was born on his volition of yogic power; and fountain effulgence of Vedic rituals. Sage Kushadhvaja knew exactly his daughter marry Narayana only who descends and exists on earth. As a father any one desires that his beloved daughter to get a godlike groom only. In this Kaliyuga a father to have such a groom to his daughter depends not only on his previously earned virtues, it counts the very virtuousness of his daughter too. In this Kaliyuga often problems and difficulties comes on the way of righteousness. As told earlier this world appeared almost to Sapthagiri Sandesha 77

sinners on their weird motives, greediness fructifying many needs on ill earned money. It is ignorance or negligence about the power of Sathva guna. However, still hopes are there to find dharma on godconsciousness. Hence, very rarely godlike groom and goddesslike bride are found here and there. Vedavathi grew up to youth, her inner consciousness always fetching towards the divinity Lord MahaVishnu the Shriman Narayana. Her great ambition to marry Him only continued on firm faith. Kushadhvaja advised her daughter it is very difficult to get divinity Shriman Narayana as her husband, as she has to undergo very long period of ascesis with hard penance; should wait even after Yugas. Vedavathi was well prepared mentally. She asked father to bless her to take up hard penance near by snow fall Mountains. She went there. Started her penance, the aura-gloriole rays blown by her power of asceticism was spread all around that area with special force. Ravana the king of Lanka was said as a grand son of divinity Brahma. He was well famed by his bravery, but agnostic and voluptuously disregarding women. He is eying badly on any beautiful maiden or spouse of any one, and thinks she needed for him to satisfy sexually; that was his great weakness. This demon Ravana heard about severe penance of most beautiful maiden Vedavathi. His inner above weakness of Thamoguna was taken him to go lecherous to get Vedavathi. Whereas Vedavathi was continuing severe penance even after passed away her father Kushadhvaja. One day the demon Ravana came there like a yogi to her hermitage. Vedavathi not ignoring her hospitality as a saint guest to obligeand treat him. Ravana misused the same by his Sapthagiri Sandesha 78

The Message from Seven Hills short-sight. He asked her to give up austerity and come to become his queen of Lanka. O! King Ravana this is your foolish desire. I vowed to marry Lord Narayana only, not anyone else. I prepared to wait for him up to many years; even for Yugas; you mind it. Otherwise it shall be unfair to your future. Vedavathi warned him severely, and said not to touch her. The caitiff Ravana suddenly stepped forth laughingly to grab Vedavathi. But as she was quickly moved away, from her forehead a hair strip departed to go in palm of Ravana. Escaped Vedavathi suddelnly jumped into holy fire. In the mean while, she cursed Ravana“You shall meet your doom; because of you tried to rupture chaste maiden like me. I shall reborn on the earth to annihilate you and your dynasty!” Suddenly fire god Agni deva emerged to invite Vedavati and gave her shelter. Thereafter, she had to pass Treta Yuga and wait for till Kaliyuga comes; now her time nearing soon." Thus Srinivasa stopped a while, and tells Ramayana connected with the story of Vedavathi to Bakuladevi. **** **** **** Bhakti movement- Dvaita is propounded by Madhvacharya that asserts that the difference between the individual soul or jîva, and God, (Ishvara or Vishnu) is eternal and real. Purandara dasa and Kanaka dasa were strong proponents of the Dvaita tradition. Advaita means "non duality." Adi shankara established the single reality of Brahman, in which soul and Brahman are one and the same. Ramanuja was an exponent of “non-dualism” known as VishishtaAdvaita in which Brahman alone exists. He combined the northern and southern traditions of Vaishnavism and strengthened the religious belief and worship of Vishnu. The non-dual is for no second factor exists. The single absolute blissful truth found, within the individual soul; atman, and the divinity within means to say alike nothing else exists. Ramanuja explicit the same soul and matter depend on God for their existence. Thus realisation of God or divinity within-self, and matter of facts are different experiences, which leads to understand What is God and Godconciousness, but not I am God. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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his was an incarnation of MahaVishnu the Sriman Narayana as Sri Rama the perfectly a moderate one, in response to the appeal of all celestials, divinities, demigods to kill lesser demons and invincible demon Ravana in Treta Yuga. The mighty rakshasa Ravana the king of Lanka was invulnerable to all people, dwellers of hermitage and maharishis. As Rama is no ordinary prince of Ayodhya in fact an earthly manifestation of MahaVishnu as the supreme Sathvik prabhu Sri Ramachandra worshipful on godhood qualities. Dasharatha the king of Ayodhya was no issues. On his performance of sacrifice and prayers the god Agni infuses divine essence into a food, which is to be shared among Dasharatha’s three wives. When this food is taken his eldest queen Kausalya gives birth to a splendid son Rama, the king’s middle wife Kaikeyi bears the son Bharata, and the youngest wife Sumitra delivers twins Laksmana and Shatrughna. Prince Rama was outstanding one among the four brothers on his handsomest nature, courage, intelligence and righteousness. In his youth Rama goes on a journey accompanied with the grate sage Vishvamitra in order to protect sacrifices being performed by maharishis at their hermitages, as there were depredations of demons like Maricha and Subahu and Taataki the woman demon. Wherein being a young chap Rama exhibits his mighty archery, killing those demons. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Then the sage Vishvamitra made him to participate in a contest of exhibiting one’s own strength to marry most beautiful maiden Sita the princess of Mithila, a woman who as an infant had emerged from the bosom of the earth; goddess herself. In that contest demon Ravana was also there, but failed to exhibit his power. Sri Rama unique in power to wield as divine mighty archer his bow wins to marry Sita, but who were also in deep love at truly sensible first flair sight. In the same duration Rama’s brothers Lakshmana, Shatrugna and Bharata also get married. The happy couple settles into life in Ayodhya.

ard in anticipation of his brother’s return from exile by sacrificing all royal pleasures. He also takes a vow, if his beloved brother Rama doesn’t return to capital even after a lapse of fourteen years; and his arrival delayed even one day, on next day he will jump into fire.

Old aged king Dasharatha decides to consecrate Rama as next prince regent and retire to a life of contemplation. So he takes steps forward to make Rama as his successor for the thrown of Ayodhya. On the eve of his consecration Dasharatha’s middle and most deeply beloved queen, Kaikeyi becomes a great hurdle, as she was instigated by a serving woman namely Manthare. She reminds the queen that the king had promised long ago to grant his queen Kaikeyi some boons (requests or favours) and tells her, she can now have them granted to her political advantage. Using her demand fro boons and exploiting the king’s unwavering adherence to his given word, Kaikeyi succeeds in banishing Rama to the wilderness (forest) for a period of fourteen years. The the succession of Rama, which Kaikeyi had at first welcomed and then foiled will have devastated consequences for kaikeyi and her son Bharatha. Rama receives the stunning news of his reversal of fortune and he sets out uncomplainingly to the forest, accompanied by his beloved wife Sita and his younger brother Lakshmana who had fidelity to him also follow him. During these events, Bharatha who had been away from the capital returns after to find his brother banished and father was dead from that deep sorrow. As a man of Sathva guna great Bharata rejects his mother’s scheme and sets out to persuade Rama to bring him back and rule. Rama still goes higher in adherence to Sathva guna refuses to violate his father’s promises to Kaikeye and his words. Bharatha obeying elder brother Rama returns to Ayodhya, governing as a kind of stewSapthagiri Sandesha

In forest-Panchavati Rama and Sita started their life like saints along with Lakshmana. Ravana’s sister Shuurpanakhi came as in form of a beautiful maiden to their hermitage and get in love with Rama insists him. Rama knowing the fact simply sent her to Lakshmana to see the fun. Lakshmana got angry on her sheepish less and cut down her nose, made her distort to go away crying out. Ravana the demon king would never sustain the deformity to his sister. On hearing the beauty of Sita Ravana goes covet to mad. He wants to make a trick to abduct Sita. He uses his shape shifting power by sending demon Mariecha as a twinkling Deer; that magic animal sheep’s-eye catches sight of Sita. Rama indulge her to cheer up went on to pursuit Deer, and came far away from hermitage of Panchavati. When he found in vain to catch hold of that Deer, he beholds bow-string and looped off an arrow to kill the same. To Rama’s bow shot magic power shaped Deer-Mariecha before dying dramatically cried out–‘O! Sita, O! Lakshmana.’ This cry out of Mariecha disguised Sita at hermitage. She forcibly sent Lakshmana to help Rama assuming that he has been endangered. On perforce Laksmana drew a boundary line to hermitage and left out to find Rama. Ravana was waiting for the situation of loneliness of Sita, came to hermitage in transformed state of a sage, and stood begging before her. Sita to her hospitality came forward, but magic shaped sage Ravana asked her to come out from door and beyond the boundary line of hermitage marked powerfully by Lakshmana. Soon after she so oblige suddenly Ravana emerged in his real state failed to grab her, but abducted her on his shaping power and sat with her in his Pushpak air craft fly away to Lanka. On the way great bird Zatayu which was devoted to Rama made a big attack on him struggled to release Sita. Giant Ravana made its attempt weakened so as to lose two of its wings. Even thereafter, it waylaid on way seeing passer by Rama to convey him message of that sinful act of Ravana. The sinful flee of Ravana went on town Kishkinda, in mean time Sita droped her jewels as mark of sign showing path to Rama and Lakshmana. On the next way fire goddess Agni purposefully faced Ravana Sapthagiri Sandesha

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explains him dramatically–"O! King of Lanka, you have been deceived, she is not real Sita to whom you had abducted. The real Sita was in my custody, see here is that Sita! I came to help you...” Ravana got confused by seeing two Sitas. As he had great belief on Agni, he agrees to take exchange of Sita. Fire goddess Agni laughing slightly handed over Vedavathi who already been transformed as if real Sita, to take her long ago hidden revenge on Ravana. She goes with him intentionally to become a prisoner at Ashokavana one of the royal garden of king Ravana at his capital Lanka. She stays their as if real Sita and on divinely bestowed supernatural power she exhibits the shared qualities of real Sita with those of Rama’s. The Rama’s faithful monkey servant Anjaneya comes to Ashokavana to make over the royal ring given by Rama to Sita as she recognize it, and she convey her safe message to Rama. The then Rama declares war on demon Ravana, to kill him in the battle.

sire. On this strange magic deformity action extended by Vishnu, Maharishi Narada was indignat to go agitate. He cursed Vishnu to suffer years together on separation of his spouse, and Vishnu should get help of monkeys to come back his spouse.

“Mom, See this daring girl Vedavathi! On taking help from Agni she well prepared to sacrifice so as to sustain all difficulties as a prisoner of giant Ravana, for the sake of her beloved divinity Srihari the Sriman Narayana who had transformed as Sri Rama.” Srinivasa said to Bakuladevi. “Oh! What a dedicated maiden she is…?’’ Bakuladevi exclaimed. “Mom, do you know one short story; once MahaVishnu had also been cursed by Narada Mahrishi as a result he had to experience it in this incarnation as Sri Rama?” Srinivasa said again and continued to tell that short story… Once upon a time Mahrishi Narada also wanted to marry. The beauty of woman and her infatuation was not left out of this great sage also who is bachelor from boyhood! If he appears as in his real sage form, how a beautiful maiden would get marry him? So he went to MahaVishnu and asked to grant his good looking face and handsome physique, so as to appear as fascinatingly as one to get marry a beautiful maiden. Vishnu laughed loudly hearing this great sage’s desire, any way he granted his request. But, MahaVishnu made a trick using his magic shaping power; in the ones own marriage, to appear Narada just on that moment as monkey before the beautiful maiden, who comes near while at her moment of selection of this groom. MahaVishnu’s good intention was thereby to save this boyhood bachelor sage from his unworthy deSapthagiri Sandesha

Eventuality it was happening in this incarnation of MahaVishnu as Sri Rama. When Rama went on searching his spouse Sita, he meets monkeys king Sugreeva at Kishkinda. To make him as friend Rama helps him. First he kills his unrighteous monkey brother Vali. Then king Sugreeva sends his nearest follower Anjaneya in search of finding where abouts of Sita. Anjaneya reaches Lanka and found Sita, he makes over Rama’s royal ring to her; brings return message that Sita is alive at Ashokavana of Ravana. Thereafter Anjaneya becomes very devoted and faithful servant to Sri Rama. As a next step Sri Rama starts aggression against the king of Lanka along with army of monkeys. In the mean time the Sathvik Vibheeshana the brother of Ravana who was never before sustained Ravana’s sinful acts; surrenders himself to Sri Rama, also he helps Rama in the battle field. At any cost lastly victory goes to Sathvik Shakthi only; on the path of righteousness as universal law. Naturally in the great struggle Sri Rama kills Ravana and wins. The Tamasa gunas never worked out to demon Ravana all in his way ruined, him along with his demon mighty brothers; followers who supported him badly. As a result in the end his dynasty was annihilated. But except his one brother Vibheeshana who appeared Sathvik in his whole career, had ultimately all royal honours, then as a successor too he becomes king of Lanka. Most examples say deity persons and demons are alike devoted to Lord; greatly forceful. But, they become different in their character and conducts. Demons on their insolence and aberrance go to ruin. Deity persons ever exert within to explore Sathvika Shakthi, and they stand extraordinarily great to get longevity, in life peacefully for self-salvation. Worldly commoners goal is to find pleasures and enjoyments, but some are different in nature it takes different way in each individual. It depends on inborn tendencies and cultivation of habits. An atheist who says no god should understand what it implies on his own life-salvation the moksha, as there is no excuses to him, and all in his way no right to blame god. Sapthagiri Sandesha

The Message from Seven Hills One who believes god should not go for unrighteousness blame reasoning the god, as it becomes his own accord, and actions to go on worse only. But righteous way on god fearing brings good returns surely. If one who is prepared to do good things, god will be there to help him. But to find God in oneself is not easy; unless and until put sincere efforts to select righteous way. One who says there is no rebirths, at least know his present birth’s mystery and its mystical events. It's his look out not to commit any misery and live miserable. In the divine statement salvations are there for all sins and miseries. But it should find from ones’ individual conscience and conscientious mind, wherein God consciousness enshrines. After releasing Maha Saddvi Sita from captivity of Ravana, Rama offered her a severe self test to enter herself into fire to prove her chastity. Some times behind the act of all providential nature there must be some meaningful reason! Confidently Saaddvi Sita jumps into fire. Suddenly fire god Agni emerged from flames. At surprise along with him there were two Sitas comparatively both similar one appeared before Sri Rama and his gathering of big dynasty. Omnipresent Sri Rama knew this real fact, but he played a drama to prove the chastity of Sadhvi Sita for worldly commoners. Agni said, so far real Sita was in his safe protection, and Vedavathi transformed like Sita was in captivity of Ravana, and she sustained all pains. Agni also requested Sri Rama to marry Vedavathi for which Saddvi Sita also prepared to give her concurrence. Sri Rama said- "It is impossible at present life as I took vow to have only one spouse. Any way, in Kaliyuga I will descend to earth, as Srinivasa then this Vedavathi shall become Padmavathi as reborn. I marry her. That grand wedding ceremony will fulfill her ambition, and explicates divine message with Sathvik principles to all people of Kaliyuga.” Thus He promises to Vedavathi in Treta Yuga. On hearing the complete mysterious story of maiden Vedavathi Bakuladevi expressed surprisingly"Oh! Srinivasa, actually Vedavathi was in captivity of Ravana! She is really great!! She jumped twice into fire to prove her chastity, also waited for two Yugas to get you only as her husband. Sapthagiri Sandesha

Ramayana and Srinivasa Kalyanam But Srinivasa I am in doubt, I can believe in your divinity. How can Akasharaja and his dynasty believe; because you are like a saint? How your marriage would take place?" “Mom, why do you worry so much? If at all any thing good and generous not manifested, exists certainly on certain occasion, behind it generally a gentlewoman will be there. As my mother you will have to proceed for negotiation of my marriage as per our traditional customs. Then everything goes smooth” he said. “How can I go Srinivasa, can I get permission to enter into the palace of Akasharaja..?” Bakuladevi was still in doubt. “Though you may look like an ordinary woman, but your virtuous sheen is great mom. In this world ever since there is always hope of recognizing others gentleness. You pious woman can find it in your way across; simply go ahead mom." He said encouragingly. -Bakuladevi found no other way to hesitate; she agreed to proceed to Narayanapura. ***** ***** *****

Lakshmi in different meaningful forms. Our ancients, maharishis depicted the goddess Lakshmi in different meaningful forms. Lakshmi is associated with the white owl, which has two symbolisms. One of wisdom and luck, the other stands for stupidity which means that wealth not handled properly can vanish because of arrogance and pride. Lakshmi will come to all those who have a clear aim or goal. Friday is most associated with Lakshmi. Planet Venus is a beneficent planet which material comfort and luxury. Friday denotes success for fertility, and its evening is the time of Lakshmi puja. The house where is spotlessly clean and pure Lakshmi pleases to come over to there.

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Marriage Negotiation of Srinivasa She got alert on hearing the name of Padmavathi, and requested them to arrange a casual visit for her to meet queen Dharanidevi. On enquiry, the palatial women group susceptibly understood this Bakuladevi herself the mother of deiform Srinivasa, with whom princess Padmavathi fall in love. Immediately they have paid all due respects to Pious woman Bakuladevi and brought her to meet queen Dharanidevi.

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rincess Padmavathi was completely depressed after returning from queen’s garden Nandanavana. She felt very much as her fellow maidens were mischievous to Srinivasa; without understanding sent him out. Padmavathi was recollecting her prediction told by devarishi Narada. Why not Srinivasa would be the deiform Sriman Narayana only? Had I did a mistake to identify him? She spent sleepless nights in grief. Srinivasa’s voice- “Hi Padmavathi… Please evoke your memory we have to join together shortly….”’ it is echoing again and again within herself. As the daughter Padmavathi was in strange depress mood, ever since she returned from Nandanavana, the reason gathered from mother Dharanidevi and father AkashaRaja. On behalf of her they also went to ward off; if any evil influence was there. They were offered vows and prayers to Lord. AkashaRaja discussed the matter with Raja Vaidya the palatial doctor, who arrived at a decision that she was guilty by ill-treating a godlike man, and in love with him only. The royal couple shocked very much hearing the same. Rajguru advised them to worship Agastheswara for princess padmavathi’s good future. Next day the palatial women companions went to temple for worshiping Agastheswara, as by order of queen Dharanidevi. That temple was nearby the hermitage of sage maharishi Agasthya. What a coincidence! Bakuladevi was arrived at same time and happy to witness palatial puja. On receipt of Prasadam she knew princess Padmavathi was not doing well, therefore this puja and prayers held. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Srinivasa as foreteller gypsy Women On the other side, in Varaha hill Srinivasa was thinking deeply about Padmavathi only. How she is passing her days after fell across my sight? probably she felt bad by mischievous behaviour of her fellow maidens. I have to do something to soothe her, better to go there instead of simply sitting here; he decided. In Kaliyuga majority of people are very much particular about prediction verdicts. And they believe in it, and always eager to know about their fortune from foretellers. So he planed to go to Naryanapura on transforming him as an experienced gypsy woman the Koravanj, to getting opportunity entering into to the palatial abode of princess Padmavathi to tell her fortune. While this foreteller woman comming on royal street of Narayanapura, people passerby wondered to look at her ostensive style, and attracted to outshine words. Naturally palatial fellow women also become interested towards her. This Koravanji's presence message was reached to queen Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Dharanidevi. She ordered to bring that gypsy woman to the palace, so as to ask about the fortune of princess Padmavathi who was in depress.

The king Akasha said to Bakuladevi- “O! Elder lady, it is strange for us, I do not tell you anything, and flatly reject your proposed marriage negotiations also. Because, I don’t know why I instinct to feel that, your betroth proposal resembles god’send only; and auspiciously gracious one beyond our royal status! Give me some time to discuss the matter clearly with our Rajguru Maharishi Shukamuni. Until we finalise you can stay here as our chief guest.”

The gypsy woman the Koravanji first hesitated to tell the reality hidden in the fortune of princess Padmavathi. But, Dharanidevi encouraged her to tell without any fear. “O! My queen lady! I just tell you, the real facts as in your princess fate. She is in love of that Lord only, just appeared here on the earth as handsomest godlike. This is the marriage already made in heaven. You parents do not suspect to move forward. Shortly a pious woman visits your palace for negotiations. Not to think that she is poor, but she is virtuous would bring heavenly gaiety to your daughter and your dynasty. You give cordial welcome to that pious woman, and must agree with her to fix the marriage” Koravanji said firmly. After a few minutes of watching her face, and hearing verdicts from that Koravanji the queen Dharanidevi was impressed on her livened up prediction. She gave her palatial farewell with valuable gifts. Then, Padmavathi evoked her mother to recollect the previous prediction of Devarishi Narada also, and she daringly expressed that she was already in love with Srinivasa, to whom her subconscious says he is godlike one SrimanNarayana only. The queen Dharanidevi said- “If it is written in your destiny to marry Srihari who come now as Srinivasa, can we take off? Not to worry my daughter.” After next a few moments to queen’s surprise Bakuladevi came to see her. By the time king AkashaRaja also entered into the abode of his queen. He happened to see there was some discussion going on with a pious woman. He came to know that strange woman name- Bakulamalika, people calling her Bakuladevi. With permission of the king she explained why she arrived at here from seven hills, and the purpose of her visit. Thereafter, the royal couple had some private talks together about this situation. Sapthagiri Sandesha

It is to reiterate that Akasharaja in his previous birth as a the Chola king who was indiscriminate to take a hasty decision neglecting a cowherd’s real statement. Afterwards on his self repentance, and hard penance earned good samskaras. Now he was very sensible to foretake a decision even on a strange common poor pious woman’s words. The king Akasha's salient features, and soft words made Bakuladevi stunning to percept. His royal hospitality towards a poor woman like her was really astonishing. She thought it was nothing but a divine ordinance. It shows in our life there are still hopes, to find such people who recognize other's gentleness! *** ** * *** Life is a play- Of course! This Life is a dramatic play, but most of our younger generations, take it very easy! Almost forget this game requires systematic practice and needed advice of elders to play with study mind for clear perception, to give and take happiness beyond youth spirit. As and when their attitude of out side attachments-enjoyments have turned from infatuation into frustration that comes to tell- “Change your self.” Even then they do not hear that call of conscientious mind, and forego to realise its' of God consciousness and adoptable positive attitude. Yet thinks such types are old fashion of traditional style with customs restrictions, and they suffer a lot. One day their illusion and misconception of new styles itself teach them to understand, in what fashion were those styles, and make returned to depend on the traditional systematic style, also with marriage life for a real happiness and solace.

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Counseling about Srinivasa Kalyanam other rishis bear testimonies for God exist on their yogic supremacy. He sent his brother Thondamana who earned good name in treating maharishis and distinguished ones. It was already expected as divine’s dispensation by great sage Shukamuni. He came to the king Akasha’s palace. After accepting usual hospitality Shukamuni listened to king’s doubts about marriage of his daughter Padmavathi. Shukamuni on his prophetic insight expressed"O! King Akasha it is needless to praise your fortune and godsend bestowal. As it's providential Padmavathi to become your daughter, who is in transform of Mahalakshmi came here as Padmavathi to marry Sriman Narayana the godlike Srinivasa.

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t the beginning of Kaliyuga the astounding mystic effluences and discreet yogic powers of great sages the maharishis brought exaltation to Vedic culture. In those days Brahmins who transcendent to realize Brahman were glorified exceptionally with higher status. Among warriors, protagonists the loyalty, and bravery had remarkable evidences. They were recognized on righteousness of their respectful patriotism. The segregation and macrocosm were being ruled only on the basis of God-consciousness, and god fearing in the spiritual realm. The dynastic matters and regime’s political issues if any were discussed with the counseling of those knowledge profound sages. In the name of Lord there was strong belief in dharma shastras, and also in suggestions, decisions of maharishis. On par with those seers, rajgurus were able to find out many solutions on their authoritative directions through devotional rays. Devotion means not merely worship of God, but perception of our inner divinity. It is the earnest assiduous practice unique in strength to trace out a deiform within oneself and in oneness among peoples. Moreover such mystical strength grants distinct vision to the life. It is an endeavour mystery non perceptible to physical connectivity. Such intangible knowledge profound transcendentalists were there during Vedic times, and found here and there nowadyas also. King Akasha did not waste time; he invited great sage Shukamuni who was at seven hills the sapthagiri, where Agasthya maharishi and Sapthagiri Sandesha

“In Kaliyuga generally the people expects a son-in-law to be godlike one. O King! You are lucky, the divinity Narayana himself be your great Son-in-law! Your birth fruition now appeared as marvellous one... “For growth of heredity and pedigree marriage is absolutely necessary. The bride and groom bound together to step into a new life. A groom as a sathvik accepts Gruhastha-ashrama dharma, and bride become his Saha-dharmini the life’s co-partaker also Gruhalakshmi the wealth goddess of house. The couple abides by continence principles to lead a respectful and moderately peaceful family life in the society... “Marriage gives the material comfort and mental satisfaction to the couple; provided both should have trustful continuance clear understandings as a Sathvika Purusha and a Saddvi Sthree. O! Rajan our family life is the supreme one for cultivation of moral culture not only individually but ethically in the society. Your daughter had goddesslike supremacy by her inborn flair; you can go ahead” Thus sage Shuka clarified. Akasharaja henceforth started pre-arrangements to his daughter’s marriage. His rajagurus scrutinized the horoscope of Padmavathi, to match with that of Srinivasa. Found hereditable features and star values are unique one bearing 36 gunas. He said to fix immediately the betrothal ceremony, and Marriage in the month(April-May)Vyshakha shudda Sapthami Wednesday Muhoortham. Akasharaja now arrived at a decision to agree with Bakuladevi. He written a letter of consent to Srinivasa Sapthagiri Sandesha

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requesting him to accept his daughter, and ready for the next arrangements of marriage. He sent that letter with Shukamuni to covey auspicious message to Srinnivasa, and to have journey with Bakuladevi to Sheshagiri.

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Then sage Shuka maharishi met Srinivasa in the presence of Bakuladevi. He said "O! My Lord, I prostrate you.” Srinivasa took him in his shoulders on a warm welcome. “O Lord! You are the upholder of Gruhastha-ashrama Dharma. No other religious divine ordainment higher than this in the human world, uniting relatively man and woman with a definite purpose of family life" great sage said. “O! Sage, I do not know how Akasharaja agreed to give his daughter to me, because I am an indigent living like saint on this Seven hills." On hearing Srinivasa’s dramatic words Shukamuni laughed dramatically. He said “O! My Lord why you are telling like this, I know your discreet views. Are you expecting me to explain again. Yes, I explain“For the worldly people, the marriage is not merely a religious ceremony but a divine ordainment, wherein the ability of a groom not to be assessed by his status and wealth equal to that of brides. It must be assessed on his/her modes of submissive nature empowered by Sathvik principles only...” “Yes you are correct, you know the whole world’s growth and its social welfare and security live in Gruhastha-ashrama dharma. Otherwise people have no harmony in their worldly life.” “O! Lord, you are not demanding anything else from your father-in-Law except his daughter. Worldly people take your marriage as moderately marvellous one calling-"Srinivasa Kalyanam" finding values not only individually, but through which whole society’s welfare and harmony” Shukamuni said. “Oh! Shortly I can see the marriage of my beloved son Srinivasa” so far silently heared Bakuladevi said pleasingly.. As suggested by Shukamuni Srinivasa wrote a reply letter to AkashaRaja that he had already agreed to marry his daughter, and preparing for next arrangements.

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As the days are advanced sophisticated men used to apply their mind in search of comforts, but lacking simplicity and truth. Mostly commoner’s also follows the same beyond their earnings and then suffer. In a pilgrimage place the sanctity like modes of nature hidden inside in an individual be fetched to yield into self conscience; that teaches a lot for daily life; some times on miraculous incidents. In Indian mythologies, apart from Girija kalyana of Divine couple Shiva and Parvathi, the Srinivasa Kalyanam has its own special features. Till date in Tirupati Tirumalai Temple every day the Main Puja, the devotees aspire to perform even beyond their might to Sri Venkateshwara swami Sathvika Swarupi is mostly considered as “Kalyanothsavam” only. A marriage in relations is a unanimous traditional ceremony. The first importance goes to bride and grooms for their mutual consent. It is His Love Marriage of godlike Srinivasa who obtains concurrence of his parent mother Bakuladevi and other distinguished ones. Princess Padmavati also gets her parents Akasha and Dharanidevi, rajgurus and other elders concerns. This love and selection of both was re-examined by great sages and those maharishi's, counting the ability, inhesion of groom, and with brides’ horoscopes matching together; moderately social statuesque too. A marriage ceremony means should have more or less gathering to witness. The nearest relatives, closets friends, and well wishers were present there for offering, heartily blessings to the future of young couple. Basically Hindu marriages are similar but differ slightly according to the customs of various regions... Mainly there are eight types of Hindu Marriages:- Brahma, Deity, Arsha, Prajapathya, Asura, Gandharva, Rakshasa, Paishacha. BrahmaVivah:- This is on beautification of a bride sending her as God’ send as the Sowbhagyavathi. Till today this is almost recognized by all Hindu customs followers as supreme one. Deity, Prajapathya, Rakshasa have been omitted long ago. Gandharva included in Brahma. ArhshaVivah long ago on a particular reason paying dowry to groom started as custom, now being followed inordinately, in many cases as greedy one for exploitation.

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Asuras means reversal of Arsha paying dowry to bride. PaishachaVivah:- means both lovers get marry at their fancy not come in consent and have confidence with their parents, and not caring to any body in the society. Arsha, Asura and Paishacha are inhuman, ridiculous in our social and cultural heritage; even in advanced world; those humiliate human values.

Naryana! He Said-"Srinivasa you are dramatically fine! But real facts are different; how worldly people can understand it?

A marriage is not a vain display. It is a crucial moment in the name of Lord for life of a new couple. It is once in life time occasion to summon all kith-kin, nearest and dearest concerned to witness in between in-laws. From both sides of bride and groom in-laws should possess Sathvik principles, with due continuance and co-operation in all respects. Otherwise what we can see there quarrel some incidents. The whole gathering in a marriage ceremony will witness the sweet and peak moments of propitious hour of Muhoortham which makes new couple to unit in the name of Lord. There is no question of selfishness and self benefits in between in-laws. Its glory and magnificence to both lay in their magnanimity only. Here, Bakuladevi puts a common question- “In our worldly life a marriage fixation happens between equal statuses of two relationships. Srinivasa! See your name is simply-”Sri-nivasa” means your heartily altar itself is the abode of wealth goddess. Where is that your Sri-Lakshmi (deity of wealth). I don’t know how she would come nearest to you?” “Mom, why do you worry so much? You can see shortly my Sri-Lakshmi who joins me certainly” Srinivasa said. “Srinivasa! How about our status? Is it equal to the great King Akasha’s and his dynasty? Shukamuni simply praised your modes of nature; hike in gentleness; that’s alone shall not work in this world Srinivasa!” Bakuladevi exclaimed. “Mom, real blessings of Maharishi does never go futile. If I am potentially high in status of gentility, the wealth really pursuits me” Srinivasa said confidently.

“Welcome Devrishi Narada. Some times we have to go dramatic not only for us, but for others also. You have to tell my mother; how to take up next arrangements for my marriage.” “Amma Bakulamalika. Your son Srinivasa is not an ordinary person. He is saviour-rescuer to those refugees immersed in hardships. He had diviness retinue along with hermitage people and many great saint because as he is godman to all. His marriage means no doubt all do come even divinities from heaven descends on seven hills. It becomes a grandeur religious ceremony never before held on earth” Narada said. “Devrishi I too agree with you. But being a groom without money-funds how can he marry...?” Bakuladevi put her doubt. “Amma, I am telling Srinivasa is having a big entourage. Just send a message to Kubera who is the godhead of wealth, he arrange huge funds to his marriage ceremony!” On this expression Narada looked at Srinivasa - "O! Janardhana means you are here in this world loved by one and all. For you means no doubt everything goes easily…!” “I may have big entourage, but there is Yuga dharma Narada… I too follow the same”Srinivasa said. “Now you are godlike, how can I detail further? You are the worshipful God in this Kali Yuga. First of all, call yours nearest devout Kubera who provide funds. Then every thing goes fine.” He said. On hearing the message sent Kubera came eagerly to serve his Lord Srinivasa, and prepared to pay enough amounts from his treasury. But, Srinivasa declined to take it so freely. As a pioneer personage of this age Srinivasa convinces Kubera, to lend him the required huge amount of money for his self marriage. A gentleman, who wants to marry, should bear his self marriage expenses or as a borrower get required money.

In midst of son and mother’s meaningful dialogues Maharishi Narda entered unexpectedly with his usual chanting- Narayana...

Then, He also evoked memory of Kubera to go through his earlier oath that he would never lend money to any one, unless they pay precise value of interest for it. Similarly Srinivasa said he never forego to follow the same principle. Thus, on lending money

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n the invitation of Lord Srinivasa all divinities, goddesses, celestials, and dwellers of hermitages of seven hills, also people from distinct places were assembled to witness His grandeur marriage. Vishvakarma the heavenly architect built guest houses for accommodating the distinguished ones, and for those commoners eagerest to see Srinivasa Kalyanam. Brahma, Shiva, Agni, Indra and others were found themselves engaged in hospitality on behalf of the Pioneer Srinivasa of this age. Mother Bakuladevi was looking after guest’s goddesses, and other women of hermitages who attending the marriage ceremony. Every thing was going smooth on a tender smile look of Srinivasa. Bakuladevi asked Srinivasa to offer first prayer to his chosen deity before he proceeds, and adorn to sit on a altar frontal to take part in beginning auspicious events of the marriage. Srinivasa suddenly felt in grief thinking about his chosen deity, at his backward purview being as MahaVishnu recalled that past one occasion...

Churning the Ocean During time of churning the ocean for amrita the ambrosia, the godheads, demigods and the demons, lesser demons combined together started churning. At the time of exploration came out were worldly incomparables like Kamadhenu, Kalpavruksha, Iraavatha, Ucchaishravassu and virulent poison too. In any strenuous efforts, but that task pleasing nature of divine, the ParaShiva the auspicious comes forth to help. About ParaShiva’s modes of nature, we can see Sapthagiri Sandesha 98

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his backgrounds, he symbolized himself as the divinity reasoning for destruction, and the cause of Rajo and Thamo gunas. Sometimes without any hesitation and clear-cut reason he grants boons to his nearest devotees; even to demons!

the heart of Lord MahaVishnu, and she became His endearing better half. Likewise, SrimanNarayana had chosen her as His tutelary deity.

It is strange that Shiva often named Niraakara Nirguna the unmanifest formless. In infiniteness observer of this finite world’s goddess nature, and also its devastation by fubsy dons and fool’s mischievous play. Inasmuch Shiva arises in a critical situations as inspirable Lord to retaining sathva, and to prove as Sathyam Shivam Sundaram means, he is elegant where the truth prevails. Therefore, ParaShiva always supports the sathvik pervador Sriman Narayana who does godhood services for worldly welfare. Thus as auspicious divinity he came forward to drink the virulent poison coming while churning the ocean. Likewise ParaShiva as Good Samaritan the benefactor divinity resonates for securing Amritha the Ambrosia to godheads and goddesses. Otherwise all churning would have been to deadly poison. When Mahavishnu was dwelling in an ant-hill after descended to earth, until He emerges as Srinivasa, ParaShiva took an important role as in transform of calf, for feeding Him milk by Brahma who was in cow form. First to save the life of a Cow_Goovu, Vishnu emerged as Srinivasa the saviour of dharma who named after as “Govinda.” It is to emphasize that the three divinities-Brahma, Maheswara and MahaVishnu are always meditatively in infiniteness, but observers of this finite-tripartite world! Hence, these Trinities take part at any time to unit themselves as saviours of the universe; and safeguards welfare of the worldly people.

After churning the ocean, the MahaVishnu intentionally plays a magical amusement being the protector of dharma the righteousness. He transformed into a passionate woman, who fascinatingly made all demons break down themselves into delusive without ambrosia and go desperate. All the godheads and celestials who suffered like weakened so far had ambrosia got strengthen to live immortal and celebrated felicitations to the divinities. Thus, Mahalakshmi entered into Narayana’s heartily altar, He who had chosen her as his tutelary deity. All along loving with MahaVishnu, some times she associate him as polymorphic the bahuswaroopini to exhibit her worldly amusements! As such, Mahalakshmi as His chosen deity Srinivasa expects her to take part in his godhood services. Now, his quest was to get her solely enlivened tenderness, and co-exist in his of strange marriage, but understanding it as just for the sake of worldly welfare of people. ...Bakuladevi awakened Srinivasa to come out of his past events. Srinivasa said_"Mom, you know my marriage with Padmavathi had her previous birth’s relativity. My promise to her in my earlier incarnation is now as an obligation for me. How can I marry again; without the consent of Mahalakshmi as she is my chosen deity also! I must request duly for her tenderness.” “You are correct Srinivasa, but what to do now? How do you make MahaLakshmi to come and attend here? Is it possible so to arrange by Brhama deva?” “No, mom it would go smooth on sending Surya deva.” Srinivasa exclaimed.

But, the fanatics quarrel together in respect of their own tutelary divinities either as‘Shiva is great or Mahavishnu is great’ hanging blindly on their convention!

They sent Sun godhead Surya deva to Kolhapur to bring MahaLakshmi. They also guided him to tell her a lie, that Srinivasa fell ill which makes her to come immediately. When Surya deva hesitated to do so, Lord Srinivasa said softly,

While churning for ambrosia from ocean, the most beautiful goddess arose at her fountainhead effulgence she named after as wealth deity ShriLakshmi_the MahaLakshmi. Thence at her predilection wins

“Not to worry Surya dev, if it is good for the better future and for all others, to tell a little lie nothing goes wrong."

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Srinivasa Kalyanam In this Kaliyuga any common man to marry twice when one spouse is alive goes to big conspiracy, and quarrel between those spouses. This is seen nowadays in peerage families too. Godlike Srinivasa marries padmavathi. Although later on, he had deemed to face the quarrel some situation with his two spouses. To Him it’s an amusement, and illustration to worldly people! Bakuladevi was already told the story behind Padmavathi’s rebirth, and there was no need of explaining it to the omnipresent other two divinities Brahma, Maheswara. Being divine couple Vishnu and Lakshmi both are different in their modes of nature, but diversified to depart away. On their same divine nature no longer to go remain in separation! Surya deva's little lie worked out. On hearing, her dearest swami is not doing fell, Mahalakshmi rushed with anxiety to see him just like an ordinary wife. When she saw Srinivasa sat in melancholy mood_ “O Swami, why do you so depress? What happened to you? Are you Ok! Some times your incarnations put me in ambiguity. When I am here, what more you to achieve by getting this second Marriage?” disgusted Mahalakshmi put questions. “... Lakshmi! Do remember yours earlier before transformations also which put me in ambiguity! Knowing everything why you too enact as if unknown anything else devi!” “Hey! Do not digress me swami!” She said consistently. “O Devi you are misunderstanding me! You knew all about Padmavathi's background and yet earlier before Yuga as Vedavathi on a shape shifting power, you being real Sita was replaced by her, so as to save yourself from hindrance of monstrous demon Ravana. As I was Rama, after slay of Ravana you too forced me to marry Vedavathi for rewarding her!... "...It was impossible in that incarnation. Therefore, I promised her to marry in this Kaliyuga. Now to keep up my promise I must request your heartily tenderness. This marriage is an indispensable karma and inseparable dharma to me Devi!” Srinivasa clarified. MahaLakshmi silently agreed to take part with him in this marriage. Herein this world it’s an emphatic ethics of a wedded life of a couple to live longevity through restrained life. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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ext Maharishi Vasishta evoked Srinivasa to perform puja by worshiping deity of his clan. Shamee Vruksha (a venerable tree especially used as mark of respect in Dusshera festivity) is said to be the deity of his clan or tribe. Srinivasa ahead before that tree for duly accomplishing his worship, as the tree was nearby Varaha Swami temple. As per customs he performed prescribed numbers of circumambulations around the tree. As this puja formality betokens to the success of auspicious marriage ceremony, ensuring that no dis-satisfactory events or impediments arise in between in-laws and relatives etc... One more puja duly performed by Srinivasa to deity Ahobala Narasimha and VarahaSwami. In the afternoon sumptuous lunch was arranged to all saints, and others guests came from distant places including indigents. All arrangements were so fine to treat guests irrespectively on their positions, status up to their satisfaction. Thereafter, the matrimonial procession of groom proceeded towards Narayanapura. On the way met Shukamuni’s hermitage wherein it stayed just for a night. Shukamuni also extended his hospitality to such a big matrimonial entourage of Srinivasa. It was notable as splendid. Bridegroom Srinivasa’s big procession led by Brahma, Shiva, Lakshmi, Parvathi, Sarsvathi, and other goddesses with celestials reached Narayana pura. King Akasharaja and his brother Thondamana happily welcomed the groom’s procession with all royal honours along with his big retinue. On next day early in the morning one more ceremonial holistic bath was there to groom Srinivasa, then he was adorned by royal yellow zari garments given by brides father king Akasha with some more precious jewelry, gems and pearls. Sapthagiri Sandesha 102

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Bride princess Padmavathi was taken affusion with turmeric pasty watery, and pomade bathing. On her newly dressing rich, she was besprinkled with perfumery sandals. Mahalakshmi at amusing but on her sagacious participation took help of queen Dharani devi and royal women attendants, adorned Padmavathi by pearls-diamond necklaces, gems jewelry. On knotting her head’s silky hairs traditionally stylish; put some variety of flowers on it. Then garlanding was done colorfully spreading downwards on her breasts valley. All these rich and gorgeous adornment made princess padmavathi looking foremost belle. Thereafter the new couple was made to sit together, on an altar pedestal inside Marriage Mantapam. Brahma took part honourably as recipient of bride Padmavathi from the father of bride AkashaRaja. On the arrival of propitious hour of Muhurtham, while at presiding priests chanting Vedic rituals, mantras- “Mangalyam Tanthunaanena Mama Jeevana Heethunaa...” “Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike Sharanyee Thrayembike Devi Naaraayanee Namoosthuthee...” along with the classical concerts highly pealing sonorously all around rhythmically, the holistic interlaced neck chain the Mangalasuthra was adorned Padmavathi’s neck on three knots put by groom Srinivasa. By the time from the side of parents, in-laws and relative gathering’s the holistic rice pebbles and from heavenly abodes the flower petals showered upon this divine young couple; to accomplish the grandeur marriage ceremony the "Srinivasa Kalyanam." Then, maharishi Vasishta handed over two colourful flower garlands to both of that divine couple for mutually garlanding each other, advising bride-"He is not just your spouse, but solely your divinity SrimanNarayana only”... then he advising groom“She is not just your spouse, but your heartily tutelary deity, and homely wealth goddess the Gruha-Lakshmi.” You accepted her with divine consent cheerfully.” The whole gathering praised-"Really splendid! This is a Divine Couple made for each other.” We elders let us pray, while at our daughter or son's marriage of the propitious moments of Muhurtham- ‘O Lord Venkateshwara kindly bestowal us as alike similar to your MarSapthagiri Sandesha

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riage Made in Heaven!’ Thus we rememorize this occasion in the name of Lord Venkateshwara who blesses our new couple. In our Indic culture a strong belief is there, matrimonial ceremonies are interrelated to bride and grooms previous births. It is such a sacred divine ordainment tied up consistently unit a new couple. Also the parents, elders, relatives and friends assembled therein that marriage hall offer their best wishes, and blessings for new couple’s happy and prosperous wedded life; in the name of Lord only. Thence, the wedded life of a new couple starts to impart with our social life for their wellness and wellbeing, and on its esteemed greatness which reflects on our human culture too. A partial couple not caring to the society just demands respects, such a couple unknowingly or knowingly begs for happiness! The couple which mingles invariably herewith the social status stands to give happiness and receive the same respectfully from each and everyone. Herein “Srinivasa Kalyanam” illustrates the everlasting life vision. The divine couple Srinivasa and Padmavathi duly imparting socially; and caring to the society stands sharing all happiness, and thereby divinely bestowal us welfare till today. As referred to in purans that the life of Srinivasa and Padmavathi was not so happy, because it’s the second marriage of Srinivasa! This was amusement of divine couple, but a great moral to the worldly people! Those pilgrim devotees rushed to come over here upon these seven hills, get His revelation with discourse of human values. Sapthagiri Sandesha 104

The Message from Seven Hills Till today in Tirupati Tirumalai Devasthanam many pilgrims’ devotees coming for Darshanam are anxious to perform this topmost rituals- “Srinivasa Kalyanam.” From long before as per expertization of our ancient sages, later on by devoted elders and knowledge sharing great scholars, it represents not only family welfare, but the intensive social harmony. During this divine wedding ceremony Tondamana the brother of Akasharaja looked after offerings due for relatives, bestowals to Brahmins, sages, also to the distinguished visitors, and necessarily extending the same to helpless poor people. His identity in treating great sage’s divineness spiritualists, elders, and rendering social services was praise worthy. Newly married couple Srinivasa and Padmavathi met on first night, really it was a physical and mental serenity; betaken morality to our worldly new married couples. While giving farewell to Srinivasa and Padmavathi, the fatherin-law Akasharaja at his own will made offerings of most precious valuable ornaments with some villages, chariots, horses and palatial attendants requesting his godlike Son-in-law to accepts the same and please him. Again, people gathered said- 'get a peerage father-in-law like Akasharaja is rare and virtuous one.' The queen Dharani Devi blessed her daughter Padmavathi“You being a Gruha-Lakshmi does become a loved and pleased one to the divinity husband of yours.” Akasharaja wished his Son-in-law“O! Srinivasa you are Vedic personage, I do not emphasize in your way expressing to look after my daughter, as your fortitude of gentleness is well known. You are peerless indeed, any way I wish you further success in your godhood philanthropy.” On the way to the Sheshagiri of seven hills, Padmavathi and Srinivasa stayed for a few months at the hermitage of Agastya maharishi beneath Seven hills who accommodated new couple with good hospitality including his entourage of Lord Srinivasa.

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oon after the marriage of Lord Srinivasa MahaLakshmi felt there was nothing more her to stay in between the new couple. She went again immediately to Kolahapur. Even she didn’t tell Srinivasa before her departure. Newly wedded Padmavathi finding a solitude of Srinivasa asked him- “Swami, on my previous births virtues you accepted me as your better half; only after MahaLakshmi’s tenderness, even then why she went away immediately?” Srinivasa just smiled- “It is quite natural devi! Not to worry, you both are inseparable very particularly dearest to me! Shortly you both find solidarity in my heartily altar Devi” he said. Padmavathi had gone silent. Thereafter a few days passed away, Padmavathi got a serious message from her parent side that her father Akasharaja was bedridden by severe illness. She immediately rushed to see him. Unfortunately it was her witness to see his last breath; with his a few blessings of verdicts.

MahaLakshmi's Vital role... Mahalakshmi had taken a vital role during Srinivasa's Marriage the Srinivasa's Kalyanam. So to say it was an adjudged mystical amusement of both Mahavishnu and MahaLakshmi the divine couple. The amusements of divinities(daiva leele) are always nurturing human beings, especially to strive their Sathva-guna on its fortitude nature to empower on other modes... Sapthagiri Sandesha

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In our Indian culture Mahalakshmi assumed a position not to limit just as deity of wealth, she is origin of prowess quality, ardent spiritual reality; might of almighty the Durge, Kali likewise... The tripartite principles of merits and demerits lay in her amusements to profess further always worldly.

was come out fruitful. At last Mahalakshmi appeared out of perianth lotus. Meanwhile Padmavathi was also rushed there to find her swami Sinivasa. Then, very much pleased Srinivasa saw at his soft smile look, standing before him his two inseparable better halves!

If MahaLakshmi would not have been departed to go away from Mahavishnu how would be possible that warmth message to the humankind? In its exclusive communing form to depict world’s tripartite principle, and our people to find the human values in Lord’s exemplary way of Srinivasa Kalyanam, it was all happened necessarily. It is known behind a successful man who communicates useful message to human race a Saddvi Sthree affirm her goddess and prowess qualities; also some times she plays with extreme anger. To portray MahaLakshmi's various aspects and attributes one has to go deep within to figure out the secret messages of her various symbols in each form- Mahalakshmi seated on a full-bloomed lotus and holding a lotus bud, which stands for beauty, purity and fertility. The lotus is a flower which blooms in dirty mud symbolising the unlimited potential in each one of us to bloom in any evironment. Every one wants to be rich and prosperous. Lakshmi's four hands also represent the four formative elements of our life- Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. The two elephants are shown standing next to the goddess and spraying water. This denotes ceaseless effort with respect to purity and righteousness. MahaLakshmi is surrounded by water, which symbolises life. Water must constantly flow. Money must flow and circulate, hence it is called currency. Circulation is the secret of a healthy economy. It is also important to a healthy life.

Srinivasa's moral... When Mhalakshmi again went away intentionally to Kollhapur after marriage, Srinivasa decided to console and please her so as to bring her back soon to fortify him heartily. Otherwise, His descend to on earth would be no way far-fetched analogy. He knows Lakshmi’s enliven interest pursuits on the systematic ascetics and hard penance. On arriving at Kollhapur he set a beautiful perianth thousand corollapetals lotus into the Padma Theerta. He awaited her tenderness, as she emerges lovely on it. His on time and deeply continued ascetics Sapthagiri Sandesha

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“O! Devi Padmavathi it is well and good, you too came to mingle with Mahalakshmi! You see! At her uniqueness she is emerged on lotus corolla-petals; appearing alike you only!! Now you can realize better; her transformation was for you to alike with a definite purpose." Srinivasa made to open eyes of his spouses to understand themselves. In the meantime sage Bhrigu was also rushed there and prostrated before Mahalakshmi and said- “Maathe! It was my insolence which made to separate you from your Swami; Kindly forgive me.” “No, great sage you are just a means, what it happens, that been happened. It was foreordained only.” Lord Srinivasa said on a tender smile look towards confessed great sage. Mahalakshmi put a question- "O! My swami, still I am in doubt, why you barrowed from Kubera, for your marvellous marriage? When I am here to fulfill your need?” “O! Devi, I am helpless in your absence! It is not for me alone, nevertheless any one may go insolvent; who lose your tenderness. You being my Gruhalakshmi went away angrily; incommunicably!” he said. “O! Swami, I am here now! You can pay back this huge amount of loan to Kubera?” Mahalakshmi raised her eye brows. “No devi! It is not the way to get it from my lovely spouse. No man should be a borrower without the ability to pay back. I am being almighty of pervading forces, and protector of dharma the cosmic order in this Kaliyuga. I embodiment of Sathva, boon giving and protection giving in my style katyavalambita mudra, standing ever here overwhelming divinity. On firm faith corers of people-devotees pay holy pilgrimage to these Seven hills the Sapthagiri dhama; to take my revelation the divyya darshanam... “...The people who come here, even those sinners to become impeccable, have had their religious vows and offerings many times for me. The Brahmins priests of my temple shall represent me to collect those offerings, to facilitate me to pay back my loan to Sapthagiri Sandesha

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The Message from Seven Hills Kubera till end of Kaliyuga. In my revelation devotees find solutions for their life’s problems with solace, and move to get salvation. With this, Devi you pleased to grant them wealth.” He said. Mahalakshmi smiled at her loveliness. Although, the divine couple appear obscure figure turning up sporadically, but with varying in degree of success. Mahalakshmi is an elusive heroine. Her very elusiveness has made her a muse for some of the greatest definition. Many times she was much larger, even mightier than her swami, inspiring passion, and to stray as an arrogant with the diffusion of erotic energy. In her play with the other forms is the symbolic of the perfection of sadhvi or sthreeshakti to union with Lord. Here her two different forms also becomes union the central point at which devotion concentrated on either of her swami or in her both; blessed are those who pleased there. On the moments when Padmavathi and Mahalakshmi both are in ambiguous, appearing competitively to find a place in their endearing Lord’s heartily altar, seem fully confused and puzzled with anxiety likely ready to quarrel together. By eyeing this different play of two prowess’s characters, Lord Srinivasa smiled. On an intrinsic insight He took both of his two better halves Mahalakshmi and Padmavathi into the left and right side of his heart’s altar, then said- “With the passage of time in Kaliyuga, people’s world grew more and more sinful. I do not come to close, and look each one face to face. I hereafter named as Sri Venkateshwara. To wipe out those souls’ scornful sins, standing as boon giving and protection giving divinity. The devotees who come to my temple can see me in a magnificent stone image. I hear their earnest appealing voice apparently; to pay special revelation in their self-consciousness”. Witnessing this Divine couple’s amusements Brahma, Parmeswara and other celestials were pleased showering flowers from heaven; saying-“O! Mahavishnu in your previous incarnation as Sri Krishna you said-‘Dharma Samsthapanarthaya Sambhavami Yuge Yugee!...You often exits in every Yuga to bring a revolutionary change for protecting Dharma i.e. in every Yuga sandhi (transitional point between the two flows is called Yuga sandhi; when one set of ideas and values ends and new set begins)... “...O! Hari Servootthama you are distinguished exponent to explicit your Divine Message; our salutations to you.” Sapthagiri Sandesha 109

23. King Thondamana built the Temple

he epic-story of Lord Sri Venkateshwara is referred to in sev eral Puranas, of which the most important are the Varaha Purana and the Bhavishyottara Purana. As per the ancient legend Venkatachala Mahathmye and the Varaha Purana pertaining to the manifestation of Srinivasa at Tirupati-Tirumalai are of particular interest. Varaha Purana says Adi Varaha manifested himself on the western bank of the Swami Pushkarini. MahaVishnu in the form of Srinivasa came to reside on the southern bank of the Swami Pushkarini named after as Sri Venkateshwara. Thondamana built the temple of Lord Venkateshwara was an ignoble man in his previous birth, named as Rangadasa. He was very sensual lecherously aberrant. Latter on a day came to found himself fulsome self-abuse. That was the day, on his inner self-repentance Rangadasa became a staunch devotee of MahaVishnu. Then, he went on visiting holy places; on his way of pilgrimage joined a Brahmin Vaikhanasa Gopinatha, who was going to the Tirumala of seven hills. Whatever may be antecedents in our worldly life; nevertheless the spiritual reality only prevails. Its’ the truth explore on deep-felt cogitation, and meditation that strikes to win serenity. The serenity awakens subconsciousness. The subconsciousness expels all ignorance. True devotee never goes on merely materialistic comforts. While enjoying life on his simplicity, he searches as an insider; yearning to get divineness and life’s delightfulness. Sapthagiri Sandesha 110

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The sedulous pursuit of truth by Rangadasa was not foiled. One day after bathing in the Swami Pushkarini, he beheld the lotus-eyed and blue-bodied statue of Vishnu beneath a tamarind tree. Vishnu was exposed to sun, dust storm and rain fall, only protected by the extended wings of Garuda. Rangadasa was astounded by the sight. He raised a rough wall of stones around the deity, and started worship with strong belief; bringing flowers to Gopinath with whom he was joined for everyday worship. One day he had seen a Gandharva king and his women taking bath in a pond. The seen was distracted to him by temptation. Eventually, he forgot to supply flowers to Gopinath for Vishnu’s worship. Afterwards he realized that the Lord was testing for his continence. However, Lord pleased to accept Rangadasa’s devoted service till then, and blessed him that he would be reborn as an affluent ruler of the province and would enjoy the worldly pleasures. But would continue to serve the Lord, on his previous virtues and fruitions construct a temple, to renown it later on as Tirupati-Tirumalai Temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara and thereby he earn eternal glory.

field to see her spouse swami. To avoid devastation Maharishi Agastya was also accompanied her to bring peace in the region. After some time Srinivasa regained his consciouness Thondamana was ashamed of his nefarious act, deplorable too by the people. Great sage Agastya, and Srinivasa convinced both Vasudhana and his uncle Thondamana for sharing the Chola regime and property of their dynasty with some share to go daughter Padmavathi also as a custom due formality.

Ever since a sinner repents, on devotion to the Lord the Holy Spirit draws him a righteous way to come up as a man of pious. As earlier said the devotion has its own sphere of divine spirit rather than merely praying in. Rangadasa on his rebirth as Thondamana in early days he was really righteous and pious one. After death of Akasharaja his down fall started; as a matter of impact of Kaliyuga. His ego as pious one, with fame on his generosity in the region, made him devilish to take full holdcharge of Chola dynasty. Vasudhana the son of Akasharaja was already attained majority to ascent his father’s throne. As his uncle Thondamana laid claim, which lead to conspiracy, a big dispute started. Lord Srinivasa intervened to make both Thondamana and Vasudhana reach a compromise and give up senseless rivalry. Thondamana already demented by egoistical and greediness; not hesitated to fight with Vasudhana. Sagaciously the Lord Srinivasa made over his weapon disc to Thondamana to use it in the battle field, and then He decided to extended soulful support only to younger Prince Vasudhana in this struggle.

It is to learn from past events, instead not to shrink or go on with persistent cause of that bad mode of nature. To king Thondamana Thamasaguna had not left him even after above incident. Perhaps in a man’s life on his way up to death; without come across unknown tests it never ends. Another day Thondamana had to face a critical situation, when a pious Brahmin met him for help. His name was Vishnusharma, his request was, as he had to proceed to holy place Kashi for attending his father’s annual death ceremony, till he returns his wife and child should be given protection by arranging them good shelter and food. In those days, even for distant pilgrimage common people forced to go by walk. As a king seemingly it is not a strenuous help. Hence, Thondamana agreed immediately and taken his wife and child to safe custody. He ordered for making necessary arrangements for them to stay safely with proper food and shelter. Afterwards he had forgotten to enquire about the same as a routine measure. After a few months when that Pious Brahmin returned to take back his wife and child, king Thondamana was stunned to face the awkward situation, as those were not found in the palace guest house. He requested the Brahmin to wait, and gave him a fake statement that his wife went to temple with her child.

Next, in the battle field Lord Srinivasa dramatically surrendered himself to honour his disc used by Thondamana and gone unconsciousness. Padmavathi receiving this unpleasant message rushed to the battle

Thondamana’s fake statement not worked out. He came to know that Brahmin’s wife and child already dead, as his servants have not paid proper attention to feed them. Thondamana found no other alternative than praying to Lord Srinivasa. He rushed to Venkatadri for Lord’s compassion and solution to this deadly critical problem. On hearing his appealing prayer Srinivasa guided him to bring holy water from Pandu theertham of sevenhills and sprinkle it on Brahmin’s wife and child’s deadly vestige. Thus, by the grace of Lord Srinivasa, Brahmin’s wife and child wake up as if they were in long asleep. After this incident Thondamana staunch devout to the Lord Srinivasa.

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Thondamana was under the impression; he got complete self awareness and realization, but still inclined more to out side worldly, and not out of pride on his own cult worships. As days passed away one day a strange thing happened in his palace room of worship. He found the flowers he used to shower on the feet of Lord Srinivasa; all were termed as mud flowers! His eyes frowned; with much upset not finding clear reason how it was happening every day soon after his worship? He blamed his servants and other attendants. Lastly his wife said softly, “It is nothing but an amusement of Lord Srinivasa who still examining; because no others dares to enter that room of worship_ Puja gruha” She told him sensibly. You offer your humble prayers to Lord Srinivasa” she added.

Bheema, and want of his deserving companionship. He experienced in that potter’s poor cottage a strange super-intuition, very pleased to accept his hospitality.

On taking his wife’s advice, Thondamana underwent hard penance, ascesis leaving food and waters days together. At last one day he heard a disembodied voice saying- “O! King Thondamana, don’t think you are alone great devotee. There are some solely infallible men available on earth who staunch devout to me, amongst you can find a potter named as Bheema who very strange one. He is nearby Guruvai village. His daily worship to me starts by showering mud flowers on me; but I accept it very pleasingly owing to his self-less staunch insider and genteel manners to everyone. You go and visit that potter first. On your way some more distinguished devotees would inspire you.”

One day Tondamana, set out on a hunting expedition on the Tirumala Hill, where he saw Vishnu idol under the tamarind tree. When back to palace he was deeply thinking impressed by that sight of Vishnu. In the same night Lord Venkateshwara came into his dream, evoking his memory that the boon granted to him in his previous birth of Rangadasa would be fruitful at present. He could construct a Temple on Tirumala at the same place of tamarind tree; where he found the idol of Vishnu.

A real devotee has no pride. He is rather more sheen in his devotion. He thinks always higher in mind; bow down to noble ones. As an insider he seeks spiritual reality, and also outside love within god; who is in one and all.

Sathsangathvee Nisangathvam / Nisangathvee Nirmoohathvam / Nirmoohathvee Nishchhala thatthvam / Nishchhala thatthvee Jeevan muktihii // The fortitude of goodness deserves serenity. Serenity deserves good companionships; alike same relationships. Desist from undeserving ones. Moves free from attachments. Its attributes rigidly leads to ultimate liberation. Whenever our whole system internally balanced, we can communicate outside well balanced. Thondamana moved immediately to Guruvai village along with his family, to pay a royal homage to potter Sapthagiri Sandesha 113

On way back to capital he met some more personages who inspiring spiritually and culminating in the devotion. Afterwards he changed many things in favour of indigents in his regime, but his mind was still impatient always thinking to contribute some thing holy-momentous one, to ever shrine on earth, and people feel its divineness pleasure forever; on God consciousness. In his daily prayers he put before the Lord this great ambition to fulfill the same at the earliest.

Naturally Thondaman’s creative urge hastened to construct a world famous Temple, which stepped up to lay foundation on an auspicious day on all traditional directions of Maharishi Vashishta, Agastya and in the presence of other distinguished sages. To his surprise the construction works were going fast. In the first surrounding wall some Sampige trees became obstacles, puranas says those trees were moved away automatically by prayer of Thondamana, giving room for construction work. This first surrounding wall named as “Sampangi pradakshine” heading this prakaram at first entrance of the shrine. Next two prakaras are Vimana and Vaikunta pradakshine, totally constructed three Prakarms. The structure of the main gate is called Vimana. The surrounding wall of the temple is called as Prakara. It may have around seven walls the seven Prakaras of large temple. The main front gate with all its Vimanas is a tapering structure like a spire. It is called Gopuram. Thondamana constructed Dwara gopura and arranged for regular worship of the Lord. Ther eafter, the gr eat devotee king Thondamana r uled Thondamandalum more successfully on his righteousness, up to his last breath of inhabitant to heaven.

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Sri Venkateswara Temple's architecture The Lord Venkateshwara’s main temple is built as per the principles of Vaastu:- The temple faces east; the vigraha of Sri Venkateswara is placed in west facing east. Temple is covered by mountains on all sides except northeast. A pond is located to the northeast of the temple. A waterfall is in the northern direction and the water from it is used for the holy bath of the main deity every day. For those who believe in Vaastu, all these reasons why it is one of the richest and most popular holy places of worship in the world. One thing we have to remember, many centuries passed away. Man’s creative urge and such attempts never end. Perhaps, he would not have been completely successful particularly in constructing alike another temple by locating intentionally, with the same principles of Vaastu.

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The Temple architecture was developed as per Vaikhanasa Agama in two streams. Shilpa is the architecture. Agama is the mode of worships. There are two styles of worships- 'Shaivas’ style and Vaishnavas’ style. Agama of the Shaivas is different from that of the Vaishnavas. In Vaishnavas three acharyas were there Nathamuni, Yamunars and Ramanujacharya (1017-1137A.D). Ramanujacharya had great prominence during the time and reverence about Alwars.

Alwars were deeply devoted to Lord and poets in Tamil literature. They contributed devotional Verses consisting about 4000 stanzas and calling Lord as “Vemgada-dodaya” the Lord of Seven hills. It was referred to right from Gopinatha deekshith herein temple till today Vaikhanas priests are performing daily pujas and rituals. The Vaishnava worship is in two different styles- the Vaikhanasa and Pancharatra. Therefore, in the Tirupati Temple the mode of worship continued from long before in “Vaikhanasa style.” The traditional priests are called as "Mirashidars".

Sri Venkateshwara giving here darshanam to devotees, He is standing still in meditative gentleness style- in above two hands disc and conch, below two hands stretched beside his waist. This is called as ‘Sathvika Sukha bhangi’. Then right hand palm opened stretching downwards as a sign of Abhaya Hastham assuring fearlessness, to those devotees who come and prostrate to pour their problems on His lotus feet. Left hand palm like bowl-shape turned towards his feet, symbolizing to receive them surrendered to Him totally. He is the saviour as protection giving and boon giving. This style also called as “Katya-valambita mudra.”

There was controversial about Vemgada-dodaya the Lord of seven hills whether He is Vaishnava or Shaiva. History referrers back the role of Ramanujacharya in deciding Lord as “Vaishnava” and adorning to found Him with conch and disc, in His heartily blossoms earmarking alarmel-mange His consort Padmavathi and introducing procession idol with Malayappa swami.

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nother one auspicious day the idol_Vigraha of Lord Srinnivasa which was found earlier underneath the tamarind tree established in the temple sanctum sanctorum traditionally consecrated on inauguration, by performing pujas; with Vedic rituals and mantras. The divinities Brahma, Parmeswara and other celestials along with distinguished visitors were present to witness. As per the desire of Lord Srinivasa who was named after as Sri Venkateshwara of seven hills_Vemgadadodaya.

Brahma indulged to let a celebration with great pomp by igniting two lamps_two Nandaa Deepam for spiritual delightfulness incessantly up to the end of Kaliyuga. In his name till today the great celebration continued as "Brahmotsavam" with all splendours during every September or October of the ensuing year. Thondamana constructed shelters on besides of the hill steps to pilgrims coming upon Tirumalai. He used to come daily from Naryanapura to perform puja. Sapthagiri Sandesha 116

The Message from Seven Hills Tasmad sarvagatham Brahma / Nithyam yagne pratishtitham // Brahma the creator-originator is manifested in all creatures. The essence of Brahman is embodied in all anthropocentric wisdom; but not perceptible to outward views. Brahma the divinity exists in Vedic rituals while worshiping with felicitations to divineness nature, and in great sacrifices. On mystic precept and occult rites anthropocentric wisdom succeeds, wherein no distinction between word and meaning arise. It is said what it succeeds is in not saying; but showing, that special knowledge of innovative perception- “Brahma-gyan” Brahma transformed himself as cow to feed milk to Lord Srinivasa; with Shiva who was in form of calf; for its accretion of auspiciousness. While at marriage ceremony of Lord Srinivasa he took part as a recipient of bride Padmavathi. In any conventional worships Brahma manifests or Brahmas’ quintessence exist. Though he has not been worshiped directly his Vedic rituals, slokas, shruti keertanas will take first prominence in all types of religious rites. ‘Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma ’ There is everything to learn in Brahma-gyan. ‘Aham Brahmmasmi’ means the mode of egoistical. As a matter of fact it is our hidden nature; at many times not caringly go egoistical. Therefore, to weigh in the mind to find withinself the essence of 'Brahman' that takes beyond materialistic. Brahma was cursed by Bhrigu, but to keep himself away from egoistical, latter Brahma accepts it having higher regards to his Vedas than him to get worships. Whereas who having all pervading forces MahaVishnu Sri Venkateshwara depicts how he kept ego faraway from him; even though being a recipient of all worships.

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Brahmotsavam Utsavam” Usually this utsava- the felicitation festival comes in September of every year. But once in three years the Paksha (bright fortnight of the moon) slightly varies in occurring and in such years two Brahmotsavams are being celebrated, one in September and another in October- during Navarathri (on and after festival Diwali) called as Navarathri Brahmotsavam. During the 2nd Brahmotsavam Silver Chariot (Belli Ratha) is used instead of the wooden one on the last day. Ankurarpanam: The first day, before the nine day festival is used for initiating the ceremony. On the evening prior starts of the first day, the rite of “Ankurarpana” (sowing of the seeds to signify fertility, prosperity and abundance) is performed along with a festival for Sri Vishvakshena the leader of Narayana’s retinue who removes obstacles and protects the worship. On the first day, the main activity is the “Dhvajarohana” the hoisting of the Garuda flag at the Dhvajastambham. This signifies the commencement of the Brahmotsava. It is believed that Garuda goes to celestial the Devaloka and invites the Devas to attend the function. During nine days of the festival, the religious activities include daily homas_ sacrifices and processions for the utsava murti on different vahanas, which are the chariots that can be seen in the Temple. Every evening, the utsava vigrahas are decorated with different adornments._alankaras. Priests do puja to Vishvakshena the leader of Narayana’s divine retinue, The vigraha of Vishvaksena was consecrated and is kept in the Bhudevi shrine. The abhishekam materials are sanctified with Punyaham, a religious procedure for purification with the recital of Vedic rituals, mantras. Vishvakshena is taken in procession and the sowing of Navadhanya (Nine seeds) is done to invite all the divinities and celestials to Tirumala Hills to participate in the Brahmostavam festival. Dwajarohanam (Hoisting of flag)- The flag of Lord Vishnu, flag with Garuda on it is hoisted on the first day with proper chanting of Sapthagiri Sandesha 118

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Vedic rituals, mantras after Utsavar Malayappaswami (Malayappa swami is the utsava murthi of Lord Sri Venkateswara. His Ubhaya Nacchiyars (two consorts) are Sri devi and Bhuu devi) His consorts are brought to Bangaru Vakli and taken in procession. From then on every day the lord beautifully adorned with Vajrakavacha and ornaments, with His consorts taken in procession in various Vahanas in the morning and evening.

most precious of his ornaments like "Lakshmiharam", "MakaraKanti". During this sight of the Lord is bewitching and many believed their life’s high ambition is fulfilled on His gracious revelation-DivyaDarshanam of Lord at this time.

The schedule of Vahana Procession is as follows:First day night- Big Sesha Vahana, Second day Morning- the Lord alone goes in the small Sesha Vahana. That night the Lord goes in procession in the Hamsa Vahana. Third day Morning- Simha Vahana. Evening goes Muthu Pandal. Small pavilion decorated with strings of pearls. Fourth day Morning- The Lord goes in procession with Sridevi and Bhuudevi i.e. Lakshmi and Padmavathi in Kalpa Vriksha Vahana (Puranic tree which is capable of giving anything one desires beneath it). Night Lord goes on Sarvabhoopala Vahanam with consorts. Fifth day Morning- The fifth day is special in it self and Lord appears in Mohini Avataram in the morning and goes in procession in an ivory palanquin with Lord Krishna. This is to assure the world that, the fortitude power of goodness wins and ever remain. Fifth day night- the Lord goes in procession upon Garuda the Garudotsavam. This is special festival and thousands of devotees and disciples participate. For this occasion a special umbrella come all the way from Chennai carrying a surge of a great crowd. On this night of the 5th day alone pulls a crowd of over 1.5 Lakhs from all over making the entire hill look a sea of humanity. Befitting the occasion the priests would adorn the deity with the

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Sixth day Morning- Hanumantha Vahana. Evening_ Malayappa swami goes with His consorts to Vasantha Mandapa on the west Mada Street. Then procession continue on the Elephant Vahana. Seventh day Morning- Surya prabha Vahana- to remind devotees that the Lord is in the middle of Surya Mandala. Night-Chandra Prabha Vahana. Eighth day Morning- The Eighth day is also a special occasion as the Lord with his consorts goes in procession in a car-chariot. The car festival the Rathotsavam is very popular and millions of people gather to have divya darshanam. That night Lord goes on Aswa Vahana. Ninth day Morning- The Lord goes in procession on Tiruchi Vahana. Afterwards he is taken in procession through the four Mada Streets to Varaha Swami temple, on the bank of Swami Pushkarani. The Sudarshana Chakra the Disc is given a bath which is called Avabhrith Snana. The concluding day is the Janma Nakshatra (birth star) of Sri Balaji, which is celebrated in a grand way with Avabhritha Utsava (special abhishekams for the utsava murthi). In Tirumalai, the Sudarshana Chakra is bathed in the Pushkarini and all the devotees take bath afterwards. In Aurora, a priest takes the Sudarsana Chakra on his head and takes a holy bath near the Dhvaja Sthambham. Afterwards, the Chakra is placed on a high platform, so the devotees can walk under it and be blessed with the water dripping down from Sudarshana disc. Then the Lord goes to the Kalyana Mantapam the Marriage Hall and then only Sarva Darshanam starts that day. Ninth night- the Lord with Sri devi and Bhudevi goes in procession round the four streets in Tiruchi Vahana and returns to the Dhwaja Sthambha. Worship and Neivedya offered to Garuda on the Dhwaja sthambha and its flag. The celebration officially concludes with “Dhvajaavarohanam,” the lowering of the Garuda flag. The priests pay respects to Gods and Sages with the chanting of Vedic mantras and see them off on their return to the Devaloka. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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As the festival was started by Brahma, Brahma is taken in a car called Brahma Ratham in front of all processions. Chakra talwar is taken in procession in all the streets before the actual procession starts. A bull, a horse and an elephant and groups of Nagaswaram precedes every procession. Display of igniting fire works adds attraction. The procession is followed by Pundits reciting Vedic rituals. Daily concerts of music, Bhajans, Katha Kaalakshepams (of devotional songs and epicstories) awakening the knowledge to arouse and enliven devotion.

other idols Sitarama, Lakshmana Sankarshana Vasudeva, Pradyumna, Anirudda were found gradually due to the effectiveness of occasional spiritual times. The pujas to Sri Venkateshwara is performed in 'Vaikhanasa Systems.’ As the pundit Ramanujacharya had great prominence, he was nearest and dearest to the Lord his puja Systems and methods have had influences with Vaishnavas. All most priests are belongs to ancient heritage of Vaikhanasas only.

As mentioned earlier Srinivasa became stone image; named after as Lord Venkateswara. As the world grew more and more sinful Srinivasa did not wish to face each and everyone directly, he started to interact with devotees those who deeply connected internally with him. There were also some such exemplaries in just recent past years.* The people headed towards these seven hills, and someone who come at first time hereon to take His revelation-divya darshanam, experiences internally a divine intuition and inspiration to future on previous virtues. Yes, in these advanced days with the fast growth of population worldly wickedness increasing too, so we cannot see Him directly; but anyone can experience His gracefulness; which exists internally only. As the manifestation of stone image was by Lord Sri Venkateshwara himself, it is not in accordance with the classic standards of a Sculpture. Hence, it is neither Chola nor pallava style. It is about 8 to 9 ft height. References are available for this original stone image in Rigveda. In Tamil mythology the ‘Silpadikaram’ also refers the same as above. The constructed shrine of Lord Sri Venkateswara had thousands of year’s history. In Sanskrit literatures we can find out many such references. There is a strong belief that all divine ordainments performed till today in the Tirupati Temple are as prescribed by Saint pundit Ramanujacharya. Thereafter, in routine worships besides of original Lord Sri Venkateshwara idols like His Kouthuka Utsava Baliberus and *You can read the book "Naham kartha Harihee kartha" of an officer of TTD who has recorded his exceptional memories during the period of his official services at Tirupati Tirumala. Sapthagiri Sandesha 121

On the first Sunday of every month, the presiding deity (mula vigraha) of Sri Venkateshwara Swami is given an elaborate ritual bath (abhishekam). Celebrated since the foundation of the Temple, this festival is the most popular event in the religious calendar. Many devotees organize their lives in such a way that they can always be present at the Temple on the first Sunday of every month. The Abhisheka Mahotsavam to Sri Balaji is commonly referred to as Tirumanjanam or Snapanam (spiritual holy bath). The Temple conducts the Abhisheka Mahotsavam in an authentic style following the six steps as below The Abhisheka Mahotsavam has several kinds of sponsors. Vasthram sponsors are devotees who offer special clothing (vasthra) that Sri Venkateshwara Swami will be decorated with. Other sponsors give donations for the abhishekam services. The priests perform the sankalpam (vow to do the ritual) for the families of vasthram sponsors, and the other abhishekam sponsors place kalsams filled with milk in their hands. A procession is started with the priests carrying the sacred offerings (turmeric paste, saffron, etc) on their heads. The entire procession circumambulates (pradakshinam) the Temple premises accompanied by the chanting of Sri Sukta, Veda Mantras by the priests and Parayana goshti (devotees who recite Sanskrit verses and Tamil Prabandhams). The procession then enters the sanctum (ardha mandapam). Due to space limitations in the sanctum, only sponsors and family members can sit in the Ardha mantapam. All priests join and chant the mantras to invoke Sri Balaji and Sri MahaLakshmi to bestow and shower blessings for long life, prosperity, and happiness. Sponsors are honoured with prasadam in the form of fruits that were offered to Sri Balaji. After having another darsanam of Balaji in the sanctum, the devotees go down stairs to enjoy prasadam offered by the Temple. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Sri Venkateswara Mahatmye Nithya Sidda :Mantra Sidda:Krupa Sidda:Hattha Sidda:Swapna Sidda:-

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he pre-eminence the Mahatmye of Sri Venkateshwara Sir Venkataramana referred to in several puranas describes countless. His one more praiseworthy name is ‘Aganitha Mahima.’ As erstwhile Lord Ventakaramana promised he interacts internally within those who had strong belief. He continued to follow as insider on deistic spirit till date as we can see from many examples. From past many centuries several legendary instances found for illustrations. Among those the periods of Haridasas of 15th Century denotes special expressive facts of very interesting. Haridasas like Vijaya Dasa, Kanaka Dasa, Purandara Dasa, Musician Thyagaraja were those amongst endearing Lord Venkataramana and devout to him without any worldly wanting.

Vijaya Dasa Visited to Tirupati Vijaya Dasa born in Cheekalapari belongs to Manavi Taluk at Raichur District. His birth name was Dasappa. A poor Brahmin's family deity was Aswatha Narasimha (one of the incarnation of Lord Vishnu). The family strongly believed that Dasappa’s birth betided on a boon of Aswatha Narasimha only. When Dasappa attained refined maturity, one day he left home as pilgrim to holly places situated on the river Ganges; on taking a oath that-‘he will back to home; only after the vouchsafe revelation of the God; otherwise he surrender himself to death.’ In this world there are five types' of willful men, they must have their way to get fulfilledSapthagiri Sandesha

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willful on perfection willful on mantras willful on gracious willful on obstinate willful on dreams

Dasappa was not only willful on obstinate, but on dreams to fructify it. One day night Lord Vishnu in transformation as Purandara dasa appeared in Dasappa’s dream directed him to meet Pundit Vedavyasa at Vyasa Kashi. Dasappa met him at Vyasa Kashi.Vedavyasa blessing Dasappa written a word ‘Vijaya’ on his tongue, so he named after as Vijaya Dasa. Thereafter Vijaya dasa paid visit to Tirupati. He stayed at Purandara Mantapa. During the time Brahmotsavam was being performed. There was very big crowd of devotees. It was not so easy to take Darshanam of Lord Venkateswara from nearest to sanctum. Vijaya dasa standing still in that big gathering sung a Keerthana, the refrain of song starts-

Ninna darushanake bandavanallavoo deva / Punnyavanthara divya charana Noodalu bande // I did not come here to see you my Lord; Came to see the glorious feet of your virtuous devotees! After singing the above song up to his soulfulness, he back to Mantapam. On that noon how can he take lunch without Darshanam of Lord? He sat in long silence in a meditative mood. His disciples forced him much to take lunch and follow up the procession of Brahmostavam. At last he asked a question- “Whether Swami Venkateshwara moved on his chariot in the car street the Ratha beedi?” Disciples replied- "yes, His car is moving on Ratha beedi.” Then, Vijaya Dasa said, making over a chit-"You throw this chit on the way of dragging Swami’s car.” That piece of paper was containing a few lines scribble which readsIshwarya mada matthasan jaanishee madaagamam Paravaadi bhayee paapee mada deenaa tavasthitihii // O! Lord you are very wealthy domineer appearing helpless to indigent lowly poor you becomes sit silently seeming purse pride. Latter car of the Lord stopped at where the chit was dropped! Sapthagiri Sandesha

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All the attempts were made to move the chariot; but in vain. Priests reminded once again to the gathering- ‘if any body is still due to offer vows, please come forward to clear the debt.’ All stood silent. As no force worked out to move the Lord’s Chariout the Ratham, Mahanta the head priest and including all devotees humbly prayed to the Lord. After a few moments a small boy in the crowed started to utter in soliloquy- “Call my great devotee Dasa is there…call him here immediately.”

was being arranged by Purandara das and his disciples. It was amazing that even thousands of pilgrims rushed to take lunch at a time all were going fully satisfied. Purandara dasa had a strong belief that grand lunch is being done very easily on the grace of Lord Venkateshwara. He used to take daily one of his disciple Appanna Bhagavath to his confidence to make all proper arrangements for supply of cooked food to pilgrims sitting on each and every row. One day Appanna went to Bhajan Mandali telling to Purandara das that he may come late; not to wait for him. While at the time of lunch there was no ghee in the cooking room to supply to all r ows indifferently. Purandara dasa was felt in grief. By the time Appanna Bhagavath entered into dining hall to supply happily saying-"Oh! Swamiji Ghee has come!"

There was astounding silence; with a long pause all around! Then, findings revealed that ‘he is Vijaya Dasa’. Immediately with all due respects preists invited him to the Car street, before Lord Venkateswara. Vijaya Dasa pleasingly sung a devotional song-"Saagi baarayya bhavarooga vaidyane saagi baa_ O thou doctor of doctrines of our life! Move forward; you the saviour…” At surprise on next moments the Lord Venkateswara moved on the way easily in his car_ratham, while thousands of people gathered therein stunned to witness the same. Vijaya Dasa on his way of must have and get fulfilled gratified Lord, and the big crowd praised him much; as his deep devotional attribute made a miracle!

Purandara Dasa & Sri Krishnadevaraya It was eleventh century. A King named Gatti Deva Yadava Raya supported Sri Ramanujacharya to develop further the holy Temple of Tirupati. The pallava and Chola kings also have taken Lord Venkateshwara as their deity for worthy worship. The History refers back up to 1650 the dynasty of Vijaya Nagara empire was centrally located on Chandragiri Fort of Tirumala... .... During the period of King Sri Krishna Devaraya it refers to as golden era for progressive development of Tirupati. Sri Krishna Devaraya paid holy visit to this place frequently in between 1513-1521 AD. In fact, his capital city Vijayanagara was said to be the 1st richest city of the world during those days. Once the king Sri Krisha devaraya came to see the Brahmotsavam, Vyasa Raja Yatishwar and Purandara dasa were also present to witness Brahmostavam. As the news spread, that the King Sri Krishna devaraya and Vyasaraya swamiji along with Purandara dasa attend as distinguished devout visitors, naturally very big crowd was there. A grand lunch on daily afternoon to all pilgrims on free of cost Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Then he started personally to supply ghee to pilgrims sitting in all the rows. After lunch hour over for the day, Purandara dasa asked him"Appanna! From where did you bring the Ghee?" Appanna said- "I went to Bhajan! How can I bring the Ghee and supply here swamiji? Purandara dasa- "Then, who is that Appanna?! Brought the Ghee filled tumbler and supplied?” Appanna Bhagavath replied- "God only knows.” “Oh! Appanna, then it was none other than Lord Venkataramana You know! He only came and supplied Ghee on the spot; we are very grateful to him!” said Purandara Dasa; thereby he sung happily Lord’s praiseworthy song... In another incident Sri Krishna devaraya- was rescued to come out of danger. It was due to his ill-fate as per his zodiac star-signs and horoscope predictions saying, on grave peril the king lose his reign to facing more hardships. Soon after he had overcome from such a bad situation, as per his earlier before vow of religious offerings to Sri Venkataramana, conducted peacefully a great sacrifice with pujas in the temple. At the same time his two coronate queens Tirumala devi and Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Chenna devi also offered the precious pearls and jewelry with their consecrations. Sri Krishna devaraya had an honourific title as “KannadaRama-Ramana” who written a book of poetry- “Amuktha Maulyada” which devotionally dedicated to the lotus feet of Sri Venkataramana. He had taken Sri Venkatadodaya as his adorable reverence tutelary deity.

premises in tremulous state uttered slowly- "Oh! My Lord is this your mystical welfare and urbanity…?! Okay, I can experience this too...” saying in his woeful mood sung a devotional song, and went asleep.

Kanaka Dasa Visited to Tirupati It is stated as a most remarkable saint of the period of Purandara Dasa was Kanaka Dasa (1508-1606) of Kaginele. He was a disciple of Vyasaraja, a shepherd by birth, and latter great critic of caste hierarchy. When he visited Sri Krishna temple at Udupi he affirmed it despite of hindrance getting direct revelation of Lord Sri Krishna. Which deposes soul of the religion is spirituality, experiencing divinity within irrespective of genealogy. Lord Vishnu always used to have some marvelous quarrel with this great devotee. Hence, Lord often appeared in his dream calling-"O Kanaka! Do come to Tirupati... You too experience my mystical welfare and urbanity!” One day, Kanaka Dasa taken a decision; let me see what His mystical urbanity is?” He came to Tirupati. While Kanaka Dasa was climbing the hill Tirumala, as the message was already passed to Mahanta the intendant (local manager) of the Temple in his previous night dream, that Kanaka Dasa the great devotee of Lord’s is coming, the Mahanta came at his best to meet Kanaka Dasa on the very next day on same foot path of the hill, and spoken with him also. But he had not recognized to identify him. Because, the reply given to his question- “who are you?” by the unworldly saint Kanaka Dasa was just like a context-verbose-"Those who go forward, I am a follower, and to all those followers, I am in forward!” this mysterious style of talk not understood by Mahanta. When Kanaka Dasa arrived at tirupati temple, on the hill he didn’t get any place to accommodate himself, even he was not allowed to go inside the temple. On that night he suffered like anything in cute chilly weather without food and shelter. Kanaka sitting outside the temple Sapthagiri Sandesha

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At midnight a stranger came, he woke up Kanaka to gave some food with milk. He also made over a valued zari garment to Kanaka for protection from chilly winter. Kanaka accepting his good treat asked him- “Who are you so kind enough to help me?’’ He replied in that mysterious style- "Who am I...? I am in oneness!” Kanaka was not in a position to understand it. That stranger went away. Kanaka aiming towards sky uttered- "Everything goes at thy will only” then went asleep. On the next day early morning there was a big commotion in the the Temple, as the valuable zari garment adorned to Sri Venkateswara was stolen! After a few minutes later found nearby temple premises, Kanaka who had slept covered him by the same zari garment. The servants of the temple beat Kanaka to wake up blaming him the culprit. They brought him to the temple hall for inquiry before the Lord Venkteshwara. Self-possessed Kanaka was affirm, but in yelling said“Oh! My God Venkataramana! Is this your severe punishment for me; as I didn’t reply you clearly?” The people rushed there to see this melancholy situation. On the next moments as it termed as a thunder struck, to those who were witnesses that each and every beaten stroke on this devoted great saint Kanaka, found simultaneously appearing as similar strokes on the idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara in the Sanctum santorum! While observing this miracle the Mahanta and main priests realized the eventuality. They immediately ordered to stop beating this great devotee, and they were confounded to see something is going wrong! The people gathered surprised to witness the greatness of this devoted saint Kanaka, who was sustaining all pains, and shutting his eyes woefully singing on praying to Lord. They came to know this deeply devoted saint himself is great Kanaka dasa. Repenting very much made over the same zari garment to Kanaka which was given by the Lord personally to him in previous night. Thereafter they extended him all honours. As stated in puranas Kanaka dasa spent his last days of life at Tirupati only. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Devoted great saint Kanaka dasa had been suffered indignantly, because of not revealing well before his self-identity clearly. Nowadays what about the fate of devoted personages and special achievers? If they don’t tell their self-identity, well before on certain occasions owing to- “it’s not worthy us to tell about ourselves!”

Venkateswara who sitting before as his opponent. Passer-by-people were laughing at him saying- ‘A Mad sage.’ But, his strong belief was that 'one day Lord will come to play with him; not at all diminished. His longing expectation not foiled. One day night Lord Venkateswara came to sit as his opponent to play dice. From that day onwards every night Lord continued to play with him. But, another one day night the Lord intentionally left over there his diamond necklace. On the next day early morning Bhavaji sincerely went to temple with that valuable diamond necklace, so as to make over the same to main priests.

Lord’s Darshanam to Thyagaraja Great Musician Thyagaraja of Tiruvaiyar was very much devoted to Lord Srihari the MahaVishnu. He was such a rear principled personage to repudiate all honours offered from king of his region. Once Thyagaraja was also visited Tirupati. During Maha Mangalarati of Lord, he was sitting in front of the sanctum of the temple, and eagerly waiting for darshanam the revelation of Lord, as usual a curtain spread closed to the door of sanctum. He started singing on his devotional spirit –

Tere Teeyagaraada Naaloni Tere Teeyagaraada / Tirupati Venkataramana Naaloni Tere Teeyagaraada // O! Tirupati Venkataramana! Why not you open the curtain; when I came here to have your darshanam. While this musician singing in ecstasy the curtain closed to the door of sanctum was automatically fell down to give him the gracious darshanam of Lord Venkataramana. Thus the great musician Thyagaraja on his willful got fulfilled graciously the revelation of Lord Venkataramana.

A peculiar devotee Bhavaji In northern India there was a devotee named as Bhavaji. He had a peculiar desire to play dice with Lord Venkateswara. He came to Tirupati, stayed nearby temple. Daily beside the temple he was sitting alone on a little raised structure playing dice, assuming he play with Lord Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Who will believe; that he was playing with Lord and Lord had left it there?! The priests decided him the culprit. He was presented before the King Sri Krishna devaraya. King ordered him to the imprisonment. Further, as ordered by king to examine the Bhavaji’s devotional attributes, night priests came to prison and put some heaps of sugar cane bundles before Bhavaji, and ordered to eat it completely before sun rise early in the morning. Self-possessed Bhavaji simply smiled and praying the Lord went asleep. In the midnight a big elephant came and completely ate all the heaps of sweet sugar cane bundles. While it was disappearing early in the morning, it’s out cry awakened Bhavaji and watchmen who were in deep seep. At the same time on hearing its out cry priests of temple also came and saw the elephant. It was wondrous how that big elephant entered behind bars? To next surprise it quit evanescently. Bhavaji was praying the Lord closing his eyelids-“Haathi Ram... Haathi Ram..." whole gathering witnessed him as great devotee of Lord Venkateswara, and main priests brought him again before the King Krishna devaraya. King was very much pleased on hearing the previous night’s deistic incident; he ordered that in future Bhavaji has to perform the daily pujas in temple, with all facilities to stay at tirumalai. The great devotee Bhavaji putting before Lord such an unusual and unworthy desire invited unnecessarily unjust imputations which made him to suffer a lot. Our elders expiscate principle says-"The game Dice of Mahabharatha made a big commotion between cousin brothers, which lead them to a big battle. Hence, this game Dice should not be played in any home! Here, Bhavaj's unflinching faith on Lord made him to overcome from pains like devotees Pandavas as in Mahabharatha. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Peculiarity in offering religious vows to Balaji

Nothing found to be worked out to move Lord's chariot; unless she fulfills her exact oath of offering child.

Some worldly people used to call Lord Venkateswara as “Tirupati Baddi Kaasina Timmappa.” the banker of Tirupati, and as He is very particular about only on those devotees who solemnly swore to pay offerings and consecrations; facilitating him to clear his debt of Kubera! No, He is particular about everybody's modes of nature... Because it's our elder’s experience- if a devotee’s vows and offering dues was longing before, Lord shall not leave him to come here in vacant hands. Surprisingly, He is so kind enough to bless that devotee enabling to bring such offerings, and get fulfilled his long standing desire. Thus, He indulges us to become foremost nearer to Him. Another one peculiar incident reveals the story, about blind belief in offering religious vows to the Lord. A town named Bhagya Nagar where a poor family was very much devoted to Lord. Their strong desire was to get offspring in the family. The sister-in-law of that poor family instead of a normal religious vow she had a peculiar oath-offering to Lord Venkataramana, that if she had a child birth, she put that child underneath the wheel of Chariot_Ratha of Lord while it is moving on procession. At last by the grace of Lord her desire was fulfilled and she had a child birth. The child was named as Balaji. On the next year the annual car festival_rathotsavam of Lord came. At His majesty of the Lord procession started and car was about to move. It not moved at all! All the attempts were made by devotees but in vain. The whole gathering was praying to Lord. Then on a small boy Lord got into transformed to appear. The excited boy came forward to show a child sitting on the waist of a young woman in that crowd. The Mahanta and priests enquired that woman; what is the matter? Suddenly she started to weep, as she was evoked her memory of oath-consecration which still due to the Lord. On hearing her blindfold oath-offering of child to wheel of chariot of Lord; the whole gathering puzzled shouted to blaming her like anything. Why not she offered herself to the chariot of Lord, instead of her small child? Any way a special request was made again praying the Lord, instead of child she could offer gold weighing equally to that of child. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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At last she put her child just before to the Lord's chariot wheel by closing her eyes. While dragging chariot the devotees were also shut their eyes. Whole gathering was praying the Lord together saying as “Govindaa... Govindaa...Goovinda.” It was stupendous miracle the chariot moved easily but nothing happened to the child!! Crowded people surprisingly witnessed, and those devotees from crowd started to dance praising the Lord, also uttering child’s name- "Balaji! jaya ho…! Balaji...jaya ho...!" The Lord named after as “Balaji.” Mahathmye of Sri Venkateswara is innumerable. Nevertheless, we couldn’t find now such similar examples as alike in past centuries, but till today the pilgrims ignoring all their pains including traveling fatigue come over here upon these seven hills enthusiastically. On taking darshanam they perform rituals, pujas with vows and offerings. Whatever may be the big crowd and heavy rush in the temple; those pilgrims get Lord’s gracious Darshanam, with solace mentally, and more strength physically. There are still some distinguished devotees not coming to our picture who get revelation of Lord, but with no desires or worldly wanting. However may grow our world, the number of people coming upon these seven hills is increasing day by day. Some may say- 'It is people’s mass trend’ and some devotees affirm-‘It quenches the eternal quest, by taking towards God’. Experiences are different, but it is indubitable Lord’s Sathvik Shakthi the universal strength, on which our global and social security is ever based. His profundity beyond measurable of which the Divine Message originates from these seven Hills to the Universe.

Vanivallabha mukhyaarchaya toshitaya mahatmane Vividaashchryaaya Srinivasaya Managalam // O Lord thy pre-eminence variously wondrous, on prayers saves us miraculously beyond measures; Thee worshipful from Brahma and other goddesses O Srinivasa the auspicious; our salutations to you.

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Pilgrimage to the Seven Hills It is only the temple in the world where devotees moving together in a very big queue take turns to have revelation of Lord, and saying with extreme emotion as “Govindaa…Govindaa… Goovinda...” Also hereon Pilgrims very much aspire to see the “Kalyanotsavam” the Marriage of the divinity, to Him performing various pujas with different types of vows and offerings.

26. Pilgrimage to the Seven Hills

irupati is located in Chittor district of Andrapradesh (Southern In dian state). It is 2800 ft above from the sea level. It is 154 km from Chennai and 183 km from Bangalore. The temple is located on Tirumala hill named after 'Venkatadri'-'Garudadri'-'Seshachala'- 'Sheshashaila', a part of “Yeedu Kondalu” the Seven Hills. The Lord Venkateswara also called as“Yeedu Kondaluvadu” the Lord of Seven hills. The town itself is a town of famous temples. Lord Govindaraja Swami temple is here very near to the Railway station. Tirupati is well connected by rail and road with other parts of the state and neighboring states. There are many more temples dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and other deities in vicinity of Tirupati. Tirupati is connected by air to Chennai, Hyderabad and Vijayawada. It is ancient and richest temple and most visited Hindu religious centre in the world. It is also said as greater comparatively to the pilgrimage places of Mecca, Rome and Jerusalem as an average of 150,000 pilgrims every day of the year taking here revelation of Lord Venkateswara. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Regarding Administration of the Tirupati:-During the Muslim rulers of Karnataka and then the Britishers many of the temples came under their control. In 1843 AD, the East India Company divested the direct management of non-Christian places and religious institutions. The administration of the shrine of Sri Venkateshwara then entrusted to Sri Seva Dossji of the Hatiramji Mutt at Tirumala, and the temple remained under the administration of the Mahants for nearly a century till 1933 AD. In 1933, the Madras Legislature passed a special act, which empowered the Tirupati Tirumalai Devasthanam (TTD). A Committee to control and administer a fixed group of temples in the Tirumala-Tirupati area, through a Commissioner appointed by the Government of Madras in 1951, the Act of 1933 was replaced by an enactment whereby the administration of TTD was entrusted to a Board of Trustees. An Executive Officer appointed by the Government. At Tirupati there are big Choultries on both sides of the Railway station- As these choultries are built and maintained by TTD. Furnished accommodation can be made available to pilgrims on nominal rent; unfurnished on free of cost. There are pilgrim information centers, Railway Ticket counters and Book stalls are also available. Normally buses start from choultries at 4.A.M. to hills. People coming from some important cities can purchase tickets up to the hills. Both the Railways and State Bus Services offer the facility and those who have tickets for combined journey can save time and waiting troubles in the long queue at the bus stand to get tickets. In cities like Bangalore (at Vaiyali kavl Devastanam) people before proceeding to Tirupati can book well in advance for Choultries and Darshanam of Lord at Tirupati. After arrival at Tirupati, people who prefer a walk up to Tirumala hills, straight away come to Alipiri go upon pilgrimage Here is a beautiful Gopuram on the foot of the hill from where people’s footway pilgrimage starts. The foot way is 11 Kilometers in distance. It takes roughly between 3 to 4 hours to reach Tirumala by Sapthagiri Sandesha

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this way. The foot-way is well maintained by TTD (Tirupati Tirumalai Devasthanam). If you start walk from here at early in the morning at 5 AM can reach the temple by 8 or 9 AM. There are beautiful steps on the foot way with roofed shelters (newly constructed in between 197882) pilgrims can have water, light refreshments.

In this Kaliyuga if any demon-man had such a strange belief and he goes to do crimes and disastrous things not fearing to death; may learn by this example as the lord will slay him in any form of way as the protector of Dharma and Sathviks. Whoever so believeth Him shall not perish, but have solace and liberation from bondage of karmas.

The first hill consists of 2500 steps and is some what difficult to climb. After the first hill, it is crossing the valleys till we hit the Mokala Parvatam (Knee cap Hill) which consists of another 600 steps. Out of total distance 11k.m a distance of 9 k.m. comprises 3500 steps approximately. It is advised to go on this foot way with a group of your family and friends; because of thieves' robbery . As the foot way upon the first hill is only a little difficult to climb as the hill slope is steep and steps cut upon the slope are narrow and straight. The first tower on the foot-path is at the beginning and another in the middle, on the top of the foot-path another one. This is called Kali Gopuram. Perhaps, it denotes the female deity Kali. But it is empty. Some says Gali Gopuram means wind tower, as it is on top of foot path; if pilgrim reach this they feel next way is no more steeper to climb. A most popular time-honoured belief says- if whoever so he/she may be old aged or weakened once starts climbing on foot way of these seven hills shall never turn back to go down on fatigue, tiredness or causes of any illness as the Lord Venkataramana stretch his invisible hand to take them upon his hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to temple. There are two temples on the foot way. One at 6 km from Alipiri is the temple of Lord Narasimha the incarnation of Lord MahaVishnu for slaying the monstrous demon Hiranyaksha who had a strange boon that which not betide him death neither in day light or at night, in indoor or out door, or by a man or woman, or by any animal nor by any weapons.

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Perhaps, this incarnation Narasimha is very much liked one by LordVishnu himself, hence the same is His Ishta deva_ as His chosen deity, in turn chosen deity of Lord Venkateshwara also. A long before traditional belief says- vows will not be fulfilled and pilgrimage to Tirumala accrued or accomplished if one does not first worship the Lord Narasimha... but, those going on bus route there is no chance of visiting this small temple. The second temple is that of Pundit Ramanujacharya. It is said that this is built in very place where Ramanujacharya used to take rest. The temple owes much to Ramnauja as for he established the deity here Vishnu, and customs of worships and rituals according to the Vaikhanasa Agama being followed till now. Pilgrims offer their reverence worship to Ramanujacharya here. They may also take rest here and then proceed further towards the Ananda Nilayam onto Sheshachala or Sheshashaila the "Bhuu-Vaikuntham"of Lord Sri Venkateswara on this earth.

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Cottages on Tirumala As the buses reach the top of Tirumala, we find rows of Buildings of Cottages beautifully arranged in small colonies called as Garudadri Nagar, Anjanadri Nagar and so on. These cottages built by either the TTD or Donors with the permission of the TTD authorities. Under the donor scheme any devotee willing to offer the cost of a cottage can offer the money and the cottage will be built in his or her name. The donor is permitted to use the same for a month free of rent. In other months the cottage will be let out to pilgrims on a nominal daily rental basis for maintenance by the Temple. *** *** *** Varnashram-dharma- Our civilization begins from the stage of specific nature of work and duties. It is not the castewise groupism to indentitfy a person. To discharge one's specific duties in that field of action serves to elevate one to a higher status of life. Prescribed duties complement one's pysychophysical condition, under the spell of the modes of material nature. Duties on the spiritual platform and duties on the material platform may be different, but the authorized direction is good for practice. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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he pilgrims upon seven hills the SheshaShaila or Venkatadri will first take bath in Sacred Waters. It is said that there are 1008 sacred waters spaces on the seven hills. Out of which renowned sacred waters are Swami Pushkarani, Akasha Ganga, Papa Vinashini, Pandu Teertha, Kumara Teertha, Kapila Teertha, and Chakra Teertha. The first and foremost among them is Swami pushkarani a water tank near the temple. The southern part of the same tank is called Varaha Pushkarani, in the honour of Lord Varaha whose shrine is there. Next to that comes Papa Vinashini. These Sacred Waters called as holy waters_"Punya Teertha." There is a strong belief, on taking bath in these Waters people’s illusions, sinful contempt’s if any would be wiped out. Those who are really virtuous find more prepotency to live further; then they find them too pristine in the life. The sacred waters and its surroundings have been made absolutely pure by great sages; on their Yogic power and on the divine spirit of which counts its highness of Sathvik Shakthi. The Sacred Waters not merely cleanse the body, but makes pilgrims sinless; but if soulfulness is there internally. It refreshes their conscientious mind to divine thinking; after taking bath before entering into the Temple. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Teerthee Kurvanti Teerthaani, Sukarmee Kurvanti Karmaani Sath-Sasthree Kurvanti Shastraani|| Virtuous one and devoted one they self sanctifies Sacred Waters. They think always above the worldly thinking; live in this finite world of divine thinking; cleansing not only their body but also the mind. The virtuous ones soul is potentially divine. It does karmas and religious rites, accruing find conformable new values by Sath-karmas through righteous actions in the present life. Virtuous one does Shastras as Sath-shastras, in turn revival of traditional books of knowledge too authentic to the present, and discourse earlier before scripture’s conceptualism of doctrines. Those eliminate negative impulse and strengthen more our lives. While taking bath in the sacred waters as per our traditional belief chanting mantras make us free from worthless activities of our mind, and stay controlled solely beyond our senses; keeping our inner-sight located firmly on God. Three types of man powers are Knowledge power, Will power and Initiative power. Karma complies all these types_ Kammya Karma_doing work intentionally, Nitya Karma_doing routine work as duties. Nishkama Karma_doing work with no expectations. As the Karma also refers to previous births which incite actions in the present birth, and it impacts on results also. Surprisingly referred in a few puranas every demon or villain who dies also goes to heaven. Our beliefs and behaviors are not to put us in ambiguity. The basis of all goodness is to follow our conscientious mind only; with respect to subconsciousness, and to love this life and loved one. Whether there is heaven or hell after death, but certainly herein life is good and bad, heaven and hell. As you sow, so shall you reap! Why negative thinking? You can be a gentlemen or demon, but know how demons highly strung in their life with full of fickleness, absurdness and breath last shortly as their life goes filthy punished.

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Kapila Theertha Situated about 3-km to the north of Tirupati, at the foot of the Tirumala Hills, This Sacred Waterfall called as “Kapila Theertham" (also known as Alwar Theertham). It is also the venue of many festivals. The first interesting sight one has before the bus starts to climb hills in the Ghat Road is that of Kapila Theertha which is at the foot of the hills. This is the only Sacred Water beneath the hills. As the bus turns to the south from its western side it is here. In rainy season its water fall will be a marvelous sight. The deity near this sacred water falls is Lord Shiva, called Kapileswara (Shiva the Eswara worshipped by sage Kapila). On the other side of the waterfalls there is a temple of Alwar (devotee of Vishnu) the waterfalls is called by the name of 'Alwar' Alwar Teertha. In ancient days pilgrims before climbing the hills had their bath in Kapila Teertha sacred waterfalls, and after worshiping Kpileswar proceeds towards Lord Venkateshwara. This is the only temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Tirupati.

Tonsure-Shaving head Most of the pilgrims coming here are of fulfilling their vows, offering some thing to the Lord of Seven hills. The easiest one and most time-honoured vow of offering is “Tonsure_ Shaving head” The firm faith behind fulfilling the vows, consecrations are different and differently has its wide range of meanings. As a matter of fact completely surrendering, most men pilgrims including some women and children get shaving to make their heads bare; offer hairs to the Lord. Pilgrims before taking bath and entering into the temple take Tonsure, which is betokening also to give up all sinful thoughts of the mind; if any accumulated alike hairs in head unknowingly or knowingly, thenceforth to possess purity in life in the name of Lord Yes! If faith is there; every thing is there in the life. Where

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there is no faith rather than merely enjoyment, sight seeing nothing will be seen within; even the God also. Therefore, taking it easy and make a fun of this traditional customary of tonsure is not good. The Tirumala Tirupati Devastaham has built a Kalayna ghat for the convenience of devotees to offer their hair. Here a large number of barbers are engaged for removing the hair, and only hair removed in this ghat place is offered to the Lord. Tonsure done in private places does not reach the Lord, and so devotees are advised against removing hair in other places. Pilgrims who are desirous to have their hair removed at their cottages can arrange with the consent of devasthanam at an extra cost.

Lord gives darshana in opened eyes only on Poolangi seva of Thursday and on Friday’s Abhishekam and Nijapada darshanam, during the time Lord gives darshanam with small Namas or without namas. This long before traditional custom is never changeable as experienced by our devout elders. *

Taking Bath in Swami Pushkarani After tonsure some pilgrims used to take hot bath in the bath rooms near the Kalayana ghat or in their cottages. But, most of them go to Swami pushkarani to have traditional dive into the sacred water tank. This tank is to the north side of temple and on one side of its shore the temple of Varaha Swami is situated. The tank nearby Varaha’s temple is called as Varaha pushkarani. This is also considered as the most sacred waters to wash away ignorance and darkness that who have a dive into this water. As everyday thousands of pilgrims take bath, Devasthanam authorities have restricted to have just a dive only into these waters of Swami pushkarani and Varaha Pushkarani thereafter they can have complete bath in other bathing places. In Tirumalai on foot ways you can see petty business people. But all are not doing exploitation for money making. Do not become yourself fumble on some ones’ fulsome business and decide all are like that only; as a result you may lose the chance of mystic experience on Lord’s darshanam; before entering into the temple itself. You also lose pleasantness of surroundings local legendary sights. It’s a place fine or shrine; wherever we go not so easy to find Sathviks the people of gentlemanliness as this is the tripartite world!

Lord's Three Naama's pre-eminence_Mahime Normally devotees entering into the temple may not go in bare fore-head. Especially in Tirupati most of the devotees having pasted three Naamas or one Red Naama on their fore-head found standing in the queue to enter into the Temple. There is big controversy about Lord’s Namas. Why can’t we see His eyes opened for us, instead its’ covered by three Namaas. But, from past centuries Lord is giving darshanam covering his eyes with three Namas. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Three Naamas of Lord are another phase of His tripartite principle- Two White Naamas resembles solely gazing modes of Rajasa and Tamas (nature of mind while watching-breathing) to bringing mind into ease in between two eyebrows and find Sathva the quality of goodness, to elevate fortitude for self-possession at that location of 3rd eye; where blue pearl light twinkles. Centrally located Red Naama resembles the infinite contemplative state_ Samadhi-sthiti the state of its highness of Sathvik Shakthi. In our auspicious ceremony of marriages the groom should have Namaas on his fore-head as betoken of accepting a Sathvik Gruhasthaashrama dharma the gentility of married life. As to follow this custom, the gents relatives assembled there who bless the new couple also had Namaas on fore-head, and so as to regard the sacred significance of married life cheerfully. We are all in this finite world; it is to attain infinite. In this human life Namaas on fore-head resembles our Sathvik state of finite only. When this life ends, it resembles the contemplative state the Samadhi-Sthiti the infinite. Our ancestor’s belief says- If there is Naama on the fore-head of a devotee even the servants of God of death_ the servants of Yama hesitates to come near to take him. The devotees of Vishnu call the death ceremony as "Vaikunta Samaaradhane". The nearest relatives assembled therein that occasion are particular about to get pasted Namaas on their fore-heads by the presiding priest. The meaning behind it is not known to most of us_ It means it is certain any day we are also about to die to attain

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Papa Vinashana Theertha This is a very pleasant place to visit. The water falls from a height of about ten feet and it is a mixture of many medicinal herbs it is said. The drinking water supplied upon the hills is brought from here and the water works is there. Buses ply from bus stand. It is 4 Kms. north to the temple. Bathing in this water falls is a sweet unforgettable experience. It is said that Sages SankaraSanandhana were doing penance here. Akasha Ganga:- This is on the way to papa Vinashana at about a mile’s distance from the temple; buses stop here. This waterfall occurs from a cave. Anjana did penance here and begot Hanuman. This water is used for Abhishekam of the Lord. Gogarbha:- This is on the way to papa Vinashana at about half a kilometer from the temple. There are many more important Theerthams like Chakra, Kona, Thumbura, Pandu, Ramakrishna, Kumara Dhaara, Kaya Kalpa, Vaikunta etc. While taking dive into the sacred waters normally every pilgrim say on each and every dive “Govindaa... Govindaa... Goovinda.” its depth of pronouncing voice itself evokes the inner consciousness for totally surrendering to the Lord. After taking dive into the Swami Pushkarani and bathe in other place each pilgrim ought to visit Lord Varaha Swami who had accommodated Srinivasa on these seven hills. To worship Lord Varaha takes much more importance rather than simply proceeding for Darshanam of Sri Venkateshwara. But nowadays the pilgrims are foregoing this temple in hurry to enter the main temple. If they have little patience can enter into this temple first and get darshanam of Lord Varaha as there is no much crowd. *** *** *** *** Sri:- 'Sri' means “prosperity” in Sanskrit, and for Hindus is an honorific title. Used as a title not only for a deity (exceptionally to Sri Lakshmi) or holy man, but normally as a title of respect for a man. Sapthagiri Sandesha

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emple of Sri Venkateshwara is located on the Seventh hill called Venkatadri, Garudadri, Anandagiri, Venkatachala, Sheshachala, Shesha Shaila and Narayanadri of Tirupati. The temple is facing towards east. The main shrine is within three prakarams or corridors having surrounding walls namely Sampangi Pradakshina, Vimana Pradakshina, Vaikunta and Mukkoti Pradakshina. The temple has Dravidian style of architecture. In the temple complex they are several exquisitely-carved doorways, mantapas and shrines- The Padi kavali Mahadwara, Krishna Devaraya Mantapa, Ranga Mantapa, Tirumala Raya Mantapa, Aina Mahal, Dwaja-sthambha Mantapam, Nadimi Padi kavili, Sri Varadaraja Swami shrine, Potu, the Main shrine, Sankeertana Bhandara, Bangaru Bhavi, Snapana Mantapa, Rama Meda, Shayana Mantapa, Garbha Gruha, Kalyana Mantapa, Sri Ramanuja shrine, Sri Narasimha Swami shrine, Tirumamani Mantapa, Bangaru vakili, Sri Vishwakshena temple, Sri Yoga Narasimha temple, Garuda temple, statue Hiriya-nnaksha all these sculptures are curved with its aesthetic beauty. The history of the temple dates back to as far as 9th Century. All the great dynasties of rulers of the southern peninsular have paid homage to Lord Sri Venkateswara in this ancient shrine. The Pallavas of Kancheepuram, the Cholas of Thanjavur (a century later), the Pandyas of Madurai, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar (14th-15th century AD) were Sapthagiri Sandesha

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devotees of the Lord and they competed with one another in endowing to the temple with rich offerings.

He lived with her presides here, and there is a small shrine for her. The kitchen rooms are called as Bottu rooms.

The beautiful bronze statues decorating Tirumala Raya hall are those of Raja Thondamana with his wife Pittha bai and mother Mohana devi. Thereafter, Dwaja-sthambha (Flag Staff) and Bali peetam covered by golden plates can be seen as soon as one enters the main gate of the temple. Pilgrim going in the queue can see the Dwajasthambha but not allowed to go near to it. Only coming out after darshana some pilgrims pay their obeisance from near the Balipeetam. In front Ayana Mahal-Hall of mirrors or Darpana Mantapa. From here to north side a flower well, is used to put away the flowers and garlands adorned to the Lord on the previous day.

The Golden well- The golden well (Bangaru Bhavi) is also found in the corridor. The water from the well is used to bathe the Lord, also to prepare food offerings to Him.

The Lords’ sanctum is also called as “Anananda Nilayam.” During 1262, the king Veeranarasinga Yadava endowed on religious vow the gold weighing equally to his body weight, on the eve of providing the golden coverage to the Lord’s Ananda Nilayam -Vimana - what we can see today as golden tower of the sanctum.

Vimana pradakshina The second corridor around the temple is Vimana pradakshina. According to tradition one has to come through first corridor or Sampangi pradakshina then only can enter to Vimana pradakshina. When we enter to this corridor on the left side we can see the engraving work of Lord Sri Venkateshwara playing game of dice with great devotee Hathiram Bhavaji. On the right side can be found engraving Sri Rama’s Durbar. While queue turns to left in this corridor, a small shrine of Varadaraja swami is seen. This is built in black granite and it is so smooth shining like marble. It is said that while the Mallikaphar the commander in-chief of Aurangazeb invaded the south, he desecrated many Hindu temples and broke the idols to rob gold and precious stones belonging to the deities. Fearing his invasion the Kancheepuram Varadaraja swami was brought here and kept in safety. The small shrine was built to place the same. Similarly Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam was brought here and kept in safety. Rangamantapa named after him. The Temple kitchen- Where Laddu and food offerings to the Lord cooked is here. Bakulamalika who was nourishing the Lord while Sapthagiri Sandesha

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The Marriage Hall- The marriage hall is found on the south of Vimana pradakshina. This is a big hall of 8x20 sq.ft. and is supported by 28 big pillars. On one side of the hall there is a small hall of black marble which is used for the marriage ceremony of the Lord. From near the hall we can see Vimana Venktesha and pray. The temple of Bhoga Narasimha and Ramanuja are also in the Pradakshina.

Vaikunta Pradakshina This is Sanctum sanctorum and the adjoining halls form the innermost Pradakshina. Once in a year on the Vaikunta Ekadasi day alone this Pradakshina is opened. As soon as we enter the Pradakshina there is a hall with a big bell. The hall is named after the bell as Thirumamani mantapam. If we turn to the right we see Garuda in Anjali pose as praying to the Lord. The small temple and Garuda were added to the main temple afterwards. Nearby we can see people sorting out money and other valuables collected from the Hundy of the Lord. To sort them out and count them properly and send the money to the State Bank itself is a big task entrusted to many staff people. There is a careful supervision. Early morning Suprabhatam is sung from this hall. Utsavar (The idol taken in procession holds) his durbar in this hall. Utsavar stays here for some time before and after every procession of the Lord. So Thirumamani mantapam is an important place in all festivals. As soon as we enter Thirumamani Mantapam we see straight towards the sanctum sanctorum and our eyes go rivet to the Golden Gate (Bangaru Vkili) and Dwara Palakas the Sentinels guarding the entrance. The big figures of the sentinels create awesome, and respect to every one who sees them. The posture of them warns people, telling Lord-Master is near you to be silent. We forget everything else and think only of the Lord who is in. During the Vijayanagar dynasty temple got more recognition and the contributions to here increased. After decline of Vijayanagar empire, the Maratha general Raghoji Bhonsle visited the Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Going in the queue for Darshanam Some People may think going in the queue for Darshanam is boring to strain and a terrible experience. It is not so as they think, it is really a new experience in life; if you have time to mix up yourself patiently to study the various categories of people to enjoy, and watch their different nature sensibly and move together freely; but carefully too. If you have no patience and sufficient time you can join in a special queue by paying prescribed fee. Those who are physically handicapped get through fare from Main front Door of the Temple on free of cost. They can accompany another one person for his/her help. After passing security to ensure that there were no harmful electronic items (in anyone) a stern looking official request if a person look like foreigner and non Hindu to fill in the “Non-Hindu Entrance Form” wherein to fill his/her name, address, current location, religion and then a decree that I would honour the Lord Balaji (as any Hindu deity) could be entered and then sign. Once the formalities were complete he/she can join the growing queues, and now the official pilgrimage trek beginsThe devoted People standing together in queue will move silently from stage by stage. Each stage contains a big hall and doors guarded by thick wires net from both ends. These halls have good ventilation with fans, tube lights and traditionally based entertainments (religious discourses) on T.V., along with basic amenities for taking rest like sitting chairs on rows, beside toilets and easily affordable light refreshments, meals etc. As already mentioned it is really a good experience to enjoy and to make a normal study of surrounding people of different categories coming from various states of our country even from abroad. This queue is called “Sarva Darshanam.” At exactly evening 7 'O' clock the main entrance door of this sarva darshana will be closed not allowing new pilgrims to mix up with those who are already in the queue, and the pilgrims who are inside remain there and move further up to sanctum of the temple to take Darshana the revelation of Sri Venkateshwara. Sapthagiri Sandesha 147

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The Message from Seven Hills The queue of Sarva darshana, along with the special queue (in different row) whoever paid a sum prescribed for the same, both queue walks behind the temple and proceeds through out the edge of the South Mada street. Both queue moves for some time and then stops, again moves for some time and like this it takes nearly one or two hours before one can get Darshan of the Lord Venkateshwara. The queue turns in the east mada street, and after some twenty yards enters through the main gate into the temple.

The Main Temple Young Krishna dancing upon the hoods of Kalinga Serpent. Kodanda Rama, Lakshmi Narasimha looking at boy devotee Prahlada and UgraNarashima killing the demon Hiriyannyaksha.

Sampangi Pradakshina- Out of three corridors around the temple, the first one we find as soon as we enter the main gate is called as Sampangi Pradakshina. Brahmananda purana says that Lord Venkateshwara asked emperor Thondaman to build a temple for him, about story of Thondamana it was already detailed in this book's earlier chapter. When the sculptors began to clear the ground they were perturbed to see the Sampangi tree. King Thondmana did not want to hurt trees. He prayed to God and at once the trees moved away leaving the ground for construction of the Lord's temple. The first hall to the left of the entrance is called as Prathima Mantapam (hall of idols). We find the bronze statues of King Venkatapathi Raya, Achyutha Raya the brother of famous Vijayanagara King Sri Krishna Devaraya, himself was great devotee of Sri Venkate- shwara and his statue with statues of his both wives Chinna Devi and Tirumala Devi are also found at north of the idol hall. The many Vahanas (chariots) of the Lord are Garuda Vahana. placed in this hall for time to time use when festvity occasion comes. If we go around through the Sampangi Pradakshina we will find Ranga Mantapa also called as Brahmananda Mantapa. Nearby here we can see the office of the temple. Some times the marriage festival of the Lord is celebrated here. Tirumala Raya Mantapa. This will become court hall during the festival of Brahmotsavam. The entire hall is made up of black granite. It looks like marble. There are very beautiful sculptures in this hall. Sapthagiri Sandesha 149

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The holy pilgrimage: In these days, most of the pilgrimage is made not for true spiritual purpose of people or homage to their gods in the secular spots, those don't look here divineness discourse with His blessings; but emotionally driven by nostalgia for certain connection. Some times seem to have turned to vacation becoming places. However, there is still progressive awakening of the soul from the slumber of heedless; as in many examples. What I have experienced if mindfulness is there sincerely as a seeker our soul energized, healed accruing credit of the visit of shrines; with bathe in sacred waters. Moreover, till today it is wondrous to some virtuous people of divine spirit with self intuitions on taking the holy pilgrimage.

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Sri Venkateswara Darshanam This is called as ‘Sathvik Sukha bhangi,’ His gentleness tends to wellness posture style, also appears as 'I am here for you, in selfpossession style in Katyavalambitha Mudra affording all firmness and protection.' He accepts those faithful devotees all appeals and sorrows. Most of them coming near to him would not be in vacant hands, bring offerings with vows to pour on His lotus feet, and totally surrender themselves. From the moment enter the Bangaru Vakili till come out of the same they feel as if in heaven’s lofty delightful presence.

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n the sanctum of the main temple the self formed stone image of His majesty 'Swayambhu' (who descended to earth) Sri Venkateshwara smiling smoothly invites those eagerly awaiting pilgrims-devotees coming in the big queue. To see pilgrim’s big queue in every day extraordinarily at one sight better visit once our Indian pilgrimage centre Tirupati, to have Darshanam the revelation of the Lord Venkateshwara. As already mentioned soon after seeing the tall stone image of Lord Venkataramana, all pilgrims-devotees in a long queue raise up their two arms to set both palms for Namaskar and have get-together voice at a time with extreme emotion saying“Govinda… Govindaa… Goovinda”, it resembles "O Lord the pervador we are coming to surrender solely on your lotus feet. You bless us compassionately to survive better in this world". Let us see, how Sri Venkateswara is giving darshanam to his all devotees in the temple- Lord is seen here standing at His gentleness elegant style in four arms. In his two hands above, the shankh (conch) and the chakra (discus), in his bosom held the images of Lakshmi and Padmavathi as his intrinsic dwelling goddesses. Another two hands keeping on his waist, stretching right hand palm downwards as a sign of Abhaya hastam_ assuring fearlessness, left hand palm turned towards his lotus feet as Varada hastam_ a sign of boon giving...

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At His majesty the daily adornment to Sri Venkateswara is very fascinating. The devotees take darshanam of bewitching Lord Venkataramana who seems in wearing zari garments, golden-diamond crown, golden necklace, golden snake shaped arms rings, and other highly precious valuable jewelry ornaments. He looks too elegant at His budding smile of contemplative face with half closed eyes lids covered by fore-head’s three Naamas. It is His immense divine expression on devotee’s submissive mode. It is not just ostentation of Lord Venkateshwara, as it is an intangible complacence of those devoted pilgrims, who bring offerings on religious vows and consecrations, as they are strong believers even comming from many distant and furthest places to take His Divya Darshanam the revelation. Every morning in the early sun rise-"Suprabhatham" the enchanting melodious classical verses the Slokas on Sri Venkateshwara is being heard in sweet breezy waves; moving away from the temple to all its surroundings on the Tirumala-Tirupati. Its nice rhythms lovely evocating our heart throbs with spiritual sublimity and devotional sentient. It has been referred to the period during 1460 AD this devotional verse "Sri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam" was written by great sage named Manavala muni. The verse has totally 29 stanzas plus eleven stanzas of Venkateswara Sthoothram. Our country’s highly honoured Classical Musician Smt.M.S.Subba Lakshmi sung this divine verse mellifluously, and still more her depth of inner voice made its spiritual context, that the whole world ever remembers conferring the glory of Lord.

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In realm of Nirakar, the unmanfest Supreme is God. Music in its mystic subtlety eventually takes form-aakar in our physical world when sung completely immerging devotionally; as earlier mentioned it’s not just praying.

Of course! It is only a few minutes time allowed for Sarva Darshanam to the pilgrims who are likely to move slowly in queue, some times with a little compulsion to hurry up to make room for other devotees waiting behind in the same row. It can’t be put into words, of those moments of taking Divya Darshanam of Lord what they get afresh gaiety and self-solace. They forego immediately not only journey tiredness, but all their past life’s intensive pains and problems. The pervading Lord of the universe is standing still to emanate, how professes timely the fortitude power of gentleness and its wholeness on this earth to perpetuate the welfare in our life times.

Three stanzas of Lord's Suprabhatam with substance read as-

Kowsalya Supraja Rama Poorvaa Sandhya Pravartate/ Uttishta Nara Shaardoola Kartavyam Daivamnhikam / 1 / Kowsalya’s endearing son Sri Rama! Please wake up in this early sun rise; you have to come on your delightful duties.

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Uthishttothishtta Govinda Uthishtta Garudadhwaja/ Uthishtta Kamalakaanta Trailokyam Mangalam Kuru / 2 / Govinda! You are beloved spouse of Sri Lakshmi always auspicious to prosper this tripartite world, please wake up early; come plying upon your Garuda.

Matassamastha jagatam madukaitabhare Vakshovihaarini manoohara divyamoorte Sree Swamini Sritajana priya daanasheele Sree Venkatesha dayite tava Suprabhatam

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Sri Lakshmi in bosom of thee enlivener Swami Venkateswara appear accrete peerless to favouring those who devoted endlessly; please get up in this dawn to bestow welfare. Ever most popular belief says- To have enchanting Darshanam of Sri Venkateswara is exceptionally virtuous experience in the life! Sapthagiri Sandesha

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At night sharp 9 ‘O’ clock the sanctum sanctorum of Lord will be closed. Hence, the people who are already in queue of Sarva Darshanam should stay wherever they are in the queue; they can join alike people doing Bhajans or seeing traditional programs-like epics, legendary documentaries on T.V. or else simply can take rest till early in the morning that the sanctum of Lord opens again for Darshanam.

Every day the “Koluvu” of Bhoga Srinivasa will be preceded in Tirumamani Mantapam. "Koluvu” means the royal court of Sri Venkateswara. During the time the procession of Lord starts from the sanctum and reach to this Mantapam. Then Lord will be called as Bhoga Srinivasa to assume His silver thrown here; with special honour and reverence. Worship starts on Vedic rituals and ends with usual custom offerings and Neivedya. After reading out the days’ Panchanga, offerings poured with religious vows by all devoted pilgrims, collected for the previous day in Big Hundi Situated in the main temple hall will be opened now for counting the income of that day in front of the Bhoga Srinivasa who is seated in the Silver thrown of Tirumamani Mantapam. Here, Lord again called as Srinivasa-Bhoga Srinivasa only; as he has to repay the loan of Kubera, because it was his earlier before marriage owe of debt clearing, now as Bhoga Srinivasa preparing repays that debt and thus depict His morality.

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System of daily worships

At suprabhatham, the Bhoga Srinivasa which was reposed at Snapana Mantapam in the previous night, will be brought by priests and kept as it was in the sanctum. Then offering milk and curd as Neivedya to the Lord worship starts by camper Aarathi with early morning rituals, at the same time the Golden Door of the Sanctum will be made opened for darshana. Vivid pujas starts one by one from 3.45 A.M early in the dawn till night the Lord goes to repose.

The system of Vaikhanasa worships to His self reverend Lord being followed from the beginning of its origin beyond comprehension but unique one. The early Suprabhatha puja comprises of Milk and Butter, yellu and jiggery, and then Curd Rice, Butter, Shunti powder, pure Ghee mixed Kesaribhath. At evening time puja goes with Dosai. At night Sugar Milk with Sugar Pongal and Laddu will be used as Neivedya. Neivedya means the food or fruits offered to the LordIt is strongly believed on prevision by the Lord whatever He heartily accepts become thereafter as “prasadam”, and His gracious boon in the form of vouchsafing health to all devotees. Good food fosters the body. The prayer fosters the soul. The soul finds subtlety through meditation, subtlety to selfrealisation. Self-realisation leads to life’s fruitfulness and moksha.

At midnight Ekantha Seva At midnight it is believed as the time of Lord Sri Venkateshwara to go for his repose. During that time the Lord’s one more idol named as Bhoga Srinivasa (chala beru) will be brought out from the sanctum and kept as it is on a beautified bed for performing an elation of pleasurable excitement called as "Shayanotsavam" also called as "Ekantha Seva." During this performance raw fruits and milk only will be used as Neivedya. Vasanthotsavam-Vasantham it is a spring first season to a new life of an year in the nature. In its aesthetic beauty generally people are eager to have new face of life. After Lord’s darshanam the previous day’s adorning and ornaments will be removed, the flower garlands poured to flower well of the temple. The sacred waters brought in three copper pots from Akashaganga are kept reserved for the purpose of Lord’s Abhishekam (the days holy bath to the Lord with rituals). Out of three pots one will be used in the morning, second one in the evening and last one at night before puja. The Lord’s puja starts at early morning in the name of Vishva-Roopa-Seva called as Supra-bhatham. At night before closing the door of sanctum, waters filled in five silver tumblers, sandal ball and adoration materials will be kept inside. Latter on the same waters will be used as holy water-theertham for giving to the devotees as it was earlier poured on Sri Venkateshwara.

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Kalyanothsavam the Marriage festivity- The most popular festivity the devotees want to have solemnized the Lord is "Kalyanothsavam." The sacred significance behind this celebrity is not merely to see the bewitching Lord in His majesty, but devotees solely find themselves the sanctity of wedlock with happiness and prosperity in life. Devotees can celebrate the Lord’s Marriage at their expense by paying prescribed amount and book in advance at least ten days. The Marriage of the Lord with Lakshmi and Padmavathi is celebrated with Vedic rituals; chanting of all mantras. Ten persons are allowed to participate. They are also allowed to Thomala Seva, Archana and Ekantha Seva in the night. At the end of the festivity the devotees is given a Dhoty and Blouse piece and prasadam of Laddu, Vada and Appam. A small Kalyanotswam can also be performed on payment and five persons are allowed. Brahmothsavam- Brahmothsavam celebrated once or twice in a year. But devotees can perform Brahmothsavam at their cost. Of course, in an abridged form at any time except on some festival days during the year, and five persons are allowed. Devotees can see website: www.tirumala.org for the temple History and latest details regarding Daily Sevas, Weekly Sevas, Annual Sevas, also to perform the Neivedya nivedanams to the Lord. They are:-Laddu, Jilebi, Vada, Appam, Poli, Tenthola, Sukiyam, Dosai, Seera, Payasam, Kesaribhath, Pongal, Pulihora, Dhadhiyodanam etc., Devotees pray Lord for the benefit of a life when a person is hopelessly sick or the where abouts/welfare of a person is not known, and take vow that they will perform this Utsavam. This Utsavam is performed to the Lord on payment. Fifteen persons are allowed for Darshanm and Vastra and prasadams are given Unjal Seva-This is performed everyday at 4 P.M. The Lord (Utsavar) is brought to the Ayana Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) and placed on the Unjal with his consorts and unjal is swung slowly to the accompani-

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ment of Vedaparayana_Vedic rituals. Gandha_Scents and Chaamara_Fans upachaaras_warm treatment are offered to the Lord. Devotees who want to see the Lord in this happy mood have to offer paymet. Six members are allowed. Vastra prasadams are offered.

allowed for Darshana with Vada or Manoharm as prasadam.

Alwar Thirumanjanam:- This is the purification ceremony done by the temple four times a year. 1) In a convenient day before Ugadi _New year Day. 2) Before Mithuna Kataka Sankranthi day (the last day of any month. 3) Before Deepavali. 4) Before annual Brahmotsavam. During the Seva everything including the Utsavars are removed from the sanctum and after covering the Moolavar with water proof cloth, the whole place is washed with very hot water and then the walls, floor and ceilings are smeared with kumkum, camphor and sandal paste. The covering upon the Moolavar is removed purificatory pujas and Neivedyams are offered. Tickest for performing this Seva also will be issued.

It is very surprising news that there is overwhelming response from the pilgrims for two important rituals of Lord (introduced in recent past) namely Srivari Vastram and Srivari Abhishekam, they have been booked for another three decades by His ardent devotees.

Sahasra Kalasha Abhishekam-This Seva is performed by devotees for their prosperity and well being. This is the only occasion Bhoga Srinivasa murthi comes out of the sanctum up to the Golden Gate(Bangaru Vakili). But he is linked with Moolavar with a thread. This Abhishekam with consecrated waters placed in 1008 vessels are done to Bhoga Srinivasa, Malayappaswami and His consorts, and to Sri Vishwakshena. The waters are brought from Akashganga and mixed with sandal paste and poured in 1008 vessels. On payment to seva ten members are allowed for Darshana. Vastram and prasadams are offered at the end of the Seva. Tirupaavadai Seva- Six bags of rice is cooked as pulihora and offered to the Lord with Laddu, jilebi payasam etc. The cooked food is heaped in the Bangaru Vakili (Golden Gate) like a hill and decorated with coconuts, flowers, sandal paste, kumkum, deepam etc. and then with suitable mantras offered to the Lord.

Nitya Aarati:- Devotees can arrange daily Aarati or Archana to the Lord in their names. The rates prescribed are one and the same. 1)Nithya Karpoora Aarati 2)Nithya Navaneetha Aarati 3) Archana Aarati.

Vina Venkatesham Nanathoo Nanataha Sada Venkatesham Smarami Smarami Hare Venkatesha Praseeda Praseeda Priyam Venkatesham Pryachcha Prayachcha // Hare! Venkatesha thy inspirer supreme saviour We pray thou enlivener in our daily karmas; Offering those fruitions beyond attachments O Venkatesha ever bless us thee alone endeared.

Sri GovindaRaja Swami Temple This Temple history refer backs to with the history of Tirupati town. During those days pilgrimage to Tirumalai the seven hills was long and very tedious journey by walk through thick forest via Tiruchhanur the only place beneath the Tirumalai. Pilgrims who was not ready to take this strenuous journey to Tirumala, offering their obeisance to Venkateshwara at Tiruvilam koil the temple of Tiruchhanur itself and go back to accom-

Vahana Seva -Devotees who like to worship the Lord seemingly on a Vahana can do by paying the rate prescribed for eachGoldVahanas:- Big Sesha, Kalpavriksha, Sarva Boopala, Garuda, Hamsa, Gaja, Ashwa. SilverVahanas:- Small Sesha, Hanuman, Simha, Suryaprabha. These Vahana Sevas can be performed on any day and 3 persons are

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plish their pilgrimage. But, after 1000 A.D. the deity from this Tiruvilam koil on some reasons shifted to Tirumalai. At the time there was a small village very near to the Tirumalai was Kottuuru where Parthasarathi temple situated with worships-rituals performed by vaishnavas. Sri Ramanujacharya put his all efforts to establish the deity idol Govindaraja swamy beside Parthasarathi herein this temple during 1130 A.D., it also refers to the last days of his old age of one hundred two. Ramanuja also made efforts to develop this kottuuru Village renaming it as "Tirupati" in turn called as "Govindaraja pattanam" Till today the system of worship in this temple is Vaikhanasa style similar to that of main temple of Tirumalai and it is in the control of the main temple only. In 1628 It had biggest Raja Gopuram.

on that festivity all pilgrims who enter into the abode of God for darshanam will be forgiven of all their sins. They also would definitely attain salvation after death; it is believed.

Here the Lord reclines upon his serpentine bed and Sridevi, Bhudevi are near Him with Garuda and Narada standing in attendance and Brahma appearing upon a Lotus from navel-centre of his stomach. This temple owes much to Vaishnava Guruparampara of Ramanuja whose unflinching and strenuous efforts the temple was built all along with the development of the town Tirupati of today's city. There is separate sanctum for Andal called as Kothalakshmi. Andal in all her jewels is bewitching. There is another sanctum of Mhalakshmi in the temple. The shrine to the South is that of Krishna popularly known as Parthasarathi. The Krishna shrine is presently closed for worship. Tiruchanur- also known as Alamelu mangapura- This is just 5 kilometers away from East Railway station and 6 KM from Renigunta Railway Junction and 11 km from the Airport. Here is the temple of Sri Padmavathi Devi. As per epics references padmavthi the child first found in earth was also called as "Alar-mel-mange" by her father Akasharaja, but as time passes away people calling her "Almelu manga devi." This is the place where Lord Srinivasa did penance seeking re-union with Mahalakshmi. It is said that a visit to Tirumalai is fruitful only after visiting the Padmavathi Devi temple here. The Vijayanagara Festival- This is held for three days at the historic Chandragiri Fort near Tirupati in the third week of October every year. The fort is a testimony to the valour of the rulers of Vijayanagar, and the festival coincides with the annual Brahmothsavam at Tirupati Temple. The Rayalseema Food Festival is also held at the same time. People visit Tirumala Main temple on the day of Vaikunta Ekadasi, Sapthagiri Sandesha

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Narayanavana- The importance of this village is due to big temple dedicated to Lord Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy. It is believed that the marriage of Lord Venkateswara with Goddess Padmavathi took palce here. This is the only temple here we can see Venkateswara with Padmavathi. KodandaRamaswami Temple- Located in the centre of the Tirupati town, the presiding deities over here are Sita, Rama and Lakshmana. Sri Kalyana Venkateshwara Temple- This is located 12-km to the west of Tirupati, it is believed that Lord Venkateshwara stayed here after his marriage with Padmavathi before proceeding to Tirumala. Sri Kalahasthi- Here Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of ‘Vayulinga’. This is the place where Kannappa, the hunter devotee offered his eyes to Lord Shiva and attained salvation. This is considered as the place of Kshetra of Rahu and Kethu. A five headed cobra worshipped Lord Shiva here and attained salvation. Persons having Rahu and Kethu Dashas will be benefited immensely by worshiping the Lord here. The temple is on the bank of river ‘Swarnamukhi’. This centre is famous for the temple dedicated to Vayu the wind god. It is said that a spider worshiped the Shiva linga by spinning a web over it, a snake by placing gem upon the Linga and an elephant by washing the Linga with water from its trunk and attained Mukti, therefore called as Sri Kalahasthi.

Kancheepuram-This is the famous Shiva Vishnu temple. This is also an important Shakthi Peetam as Mother Kamakshi is the presideing deity here. Lord Ekambareswara temple is the famous Shiva temple and Lord Varadaraja swamy temple is the famous Vishnu temple. Thus may be called as city of temples as the Shiva and Vishnu temples here are numerous. Lord Muruga has His separate Kumarak kottam near Kamakshi temple. The place made holier by the presence of Shankaracharya of Kanchi kamakoti peetam.

Tiruttani- one of the famous temple of six hill temples called six Padai Veedu. Lord Muruga appears with both His consorts Valli and Deivanai. There are other temples associated with Lord Venkateswara like Puthur Narayanam.

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Lord the Supreme Saviour

Lord the Supreme Saviour O Narayana Thou art all over reasoning on Brahman the single absolute ever pervading the Universe; Thou art depict manly the primeval vigour O Venkateshwara, give me thy delightful vigour. O Sathvik-cosmic purush on thousands of titles thou art Induces divine spark; giving life-stride within all beings; Thee animates life inspirit; thy protector protect me Thou art embodied in creation force of all creaturesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives O Lord of Lords; light up my life from physical to eternal. Thou art contemplate solely on thy wealth goddess

Sri Venkateshwara Raksha Vajrakavacha Sthotram Naaraayanam param brahma sarva kaaranam Prapadyee Venkateshaakhyam tadeva Kavacham mama

SriLakshmi to her mightier enliven inspiration; O Venkatesha find me remedy to give up infatuation Thou art fortitude power conquering the mind O Supreme Lord, give me conquering mind. Thou art accomplish the great and noble tasks On selfless motive offers to mankind its fruitfulness;

Sahasra Sheershaa purushoo Venkatesha shirovatu Praaneshahaa praaana nilayahaa praanan rakshatu myee harihei Akaasharaat sutaanaatha aatmaanaammye sadaa avatu Deva devoottamoo paayaddeeham myee Venkateswarahaa Sarvatra sarva kaaryeeshu mangaabajaa nireeswarahaa Paalayenmam sadaakarma saaphalyam naprayachhatu

Thou art divinely works on all actions of actions Finding out away how to shove all worldly illusions O Supreme Saviour, give me wholesome fruitions. Thou art ever inscrutable immensely safeguard the Universal entity; enlightening us manly in oneness; On regular prayers to thee in dawn and evening Destroys all spiritual aberrations; even fear of death

Ya etadvajra kavacha mabheedyam Venkateeshituhuu Saayam praatahaa pattee nityam mruthyum tarati nibhayahaa ..

O Venkataramana, give me liberation from all bondage of Karmas.

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