SEPTEMBER 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015
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IN THIS ISSUE:
SAI SUKTHI -ACHARYA VANI
ONE SHOULD KNOW THE MASTER (ELSE) WHY HAVE YOU COME?TO COLLECT THE DUNG CAKES. ONCE THE STRINGS ARE ENTRUSTED TO THE SADGURU THERE’S NO CAUSE FOR GRIEF.
SRI SAI BABA.
IN KALIYUGA,REGULAR PARAYANA OF THE LIFE HISTORIES OF LORD DATTATREYA, IS THE ONLY WAY TO RECOGNIZE SADGURU AND OBTAIN HIS GRACE.THIS TRUTH IS CONFIRMED BY THE EXPERIENCES OF SEVERAL DEVOTEES, WHICH ARE CLEARLY MENTIONED IN THE LIFE HISTORIES OF INCARNATIONS OF LORD SRI DATTATREYA.
BHAGAVAN SRI BHARADWAJA.
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LORD GANESHA : ORIGIN BY BHAGAVAN SRI BHARADWAJA.
GANESHA: ORIGIN BY BHAGAVAN SRI BHARADWAJA
Even though there are three crores of Gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is given the greatest importance. Vaishnavas,Shaivas, Brahmins, saktheyulu – no matter which God is worshipped primarily by them, when it comes to special occasions like marriage, upanayanam, and before doing daily Pooja, every one worships Lord Ganesha to overcome obstacles. It is essential to think why so much importance is given to Him in the Hindu society. It is easy to conclude it as a blind belief. Any belief that is present for several thousands of years attracting millions of people indicates that somewhere in the depth of their hearts there is strong belief of its usefulness. To analyze about that usefulness is wisdom. To discard everything as blind belief is the modern superstition.
Human being understood after living several years on this earth that the progress of any individual, country is linked with remaining part of nature. He understood that it is essential to consume only the necessary things from the nature and it is important to respect and not to cause distress the other living beings, including plant kingdom. On one hand with advancement of the culture and civilization this idea lead to the formation of principle of non-violence. On the other hand, Human being recognized that it is important to respect the remaining part of nature including rivers, mountains which provide support to us and to the rest of living creatures. He recognized that nature is responsible providing day to day necessities, for our happiness, bliss, to all the living creatures. To sincerely express that thought is worshipping the nature. Human has the vision of the creative power in all the living and nonliving objects in the nature and he worshipped it.
This point of view is comprised in the worship of Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is the symbolization of all the animals starting from the biggest animal - Elephant to the smallest animal –rat that moves in the houses. The fact that human being is also an inseparable, integral part of the nature is indicated by the human form in Lord Ganesha‘s figure. This category of the fauna is supported by the flora. So we worship Him with different types of leaves (PATRI). Earth is the main support for all types living creatures. So for worship of Ganesha, the main thing is idol of Ganesha made with clay. If water is not present on this Earth then neither the plants nor the animals would not have evolved and survived. The bodies of all living beings are formed by absorbing the essence from the Earth through water. To remember this, after the pooja, the clay idol of Ganesha, the flowers, and leaves are submerged in sacred rivers, temple tanks (kooneeru). Wells are also used for the same purpose, when it is not possible to do it in the rivers.
Now a days, it is natural to think it as superstition, or an example for ignorance of people. Day by day, the situation is such that our kids are not aware of the appearance of common animals like cows and buffaloes. Kids are thinking that milk is coming from Dairy Farms .Except for those who live close to the poultries, there are generations brought up in big cities without knowing the appearance of hens. In addition to this, there are so many people who are only bothered about their house hold necessities and don’t want to know anything else. The next generation kids are formed in such a way that they are concerned only about their likes and dislikes, without being aware of even the family necessities. Collectively the human race is yearning for temporary pleasures, pomp and ceremonies, political powers etc and forgot about humanity. Human race forgot that it is part of nature. Human existence lies in the nature’s existence. We are in a pathetic situation to honour people who discovered this fact as great scientists. Foreigners realized that if the same situation continues there is no existence for human race. So they recognized that in order to improve the quality of life, common man should learn to love and respect nature. Festivals like Vinayaka chavithi may appear strange to the educated who don’t know about the scientific and modern processes involved in this. It requires constructive research to figure out that the truth of life discovered by foreign scientists is already present Vinayaka chavithi Festival.
Is it true that if one worships lord Ganapathi all the obstacles will be removed? In the entire nation, every one celebrates Vinayaka chavithi. Does it mean that people don’t have problems and obstacles? Obstacles and problems can be broadly classified into three types. Death, illness, war, earth quakes etc which cannot be prevented and that occur due to changes in nature come under first category. The second category consists of accidents of trains, buses and flights, corruption, communal riots, political disturbances, robberies etc. The third category comprises of obstacles that arise due to hatred, affection and lack of concentration. The first category of obstacles cannot be prevented. The remaining two categories can be prevented and rectified by human effort. Atleast, it is theoretically possible. If one can elaborate and preach to the society, the hidden meaning in Vinayaka pooja, the second type of problems can be prevented. To prevent the third type of problems, one should realize the real entity of performing Vinayaka pooja. If one understands the delicacy of doing pooja and meditation, then it results in the development of keen intellect. It increases the capacity of deep understanding about every matter, which means wisdom is increased. As a result, inordinate desires will disappear. Illusions like superiority and inferiority feelings will be removed and an individual will give importance to the basic necessary elements that improve the welfare of human life .If an individual understands the real entity of Ganapathi pooja as stated above, then he will understand and learn how to behave with nature and other human beings. He gives importance to lead this type of life and become detached to the unavoidable difficulties and pleasures in life. Depending on how many individuals will implement this type of life style, the development of the individual and the society welfare will be decided. One should perform Ganapathi pooja with proper understanding not only on Vinayaka chavithi but also more frequently.
Up till now we recollected the elements from the existing knowledge and common views. But Holy persons (Mahaneeyulu) brought to our attention a lot more excellent concealed subjects. For instance, remember the life history of Sri Sai Baba. It reveals the fact that the soul (atma) or the energy that exists in all living beings is one. Our consciousness did not develop enough to understand and experience the omnipresent spirit. Sri Sai showed unerring ,at-one-ment with all the living beings and aware of what is transpired within and without the devotees everywhere .For six decades, all the devotees who had his darshan are aware of an omnipresent and omniscient Baba. In the beginning of the essay, this is described as the real entity of Lord Ganesha. So after surrendering to such a great Sadguru there is no need to worship other deities. Not only that, the real entity of Lord Ganesha is clearly understood only after reading the life history of Sri Sai.
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In Dwapara Yuga, when dharma is several folds higher than now, Sri Krishna said in Bhagavadgeetha “manushyanam sahasreshu kaschidyathati siddhaye” meaning- “one who really strives for self-realization is
one in several thousands.” In such case, how many are there in this Kali Yuga? Who is there to teach the mankind the right path and help them implement it? People don’t follow righteous nature (dharma), religious sacrifices (yagnamu), penance (tapassu), Karma (good action), donation (Danam), so the demigods are unkind towards humans. So the merciful Lord Dattatreya incarnated in this yuga as SRI PADA VALLABHA, SRI NRISIMHA SARASWATHI, SRI MANIKYA PRABHU, SRI SWAMY SAMARTHA, SRI SHRIDI SAI BABA. The existence of these incarnations of Lord Datta would not be affected, even after they leave their mortal bodies. The reason being, even when they are with their physical frames they appeared to the devotees in troubles in different forms and saved them .
This miracle is continuing, even after leaving their mortal bodies. They assured that, it will continue like this forever. The simple and best way to obtain their grace is to do devout study of the life histories of these incarnations, to think and chant their namam (names). When King Parikshin Maharaj was about to die, Maharshi Sukha narrated the stories of God from “Bhagavatam” and gave him Mukti (salvation). It is best to do parayana of the life Histories of the incarnations of Lord Dattatreya, either before visiting or during their stay at the Datta Kshetras. If the stay is only for short period of time, then it is better to do parayana of the below given brief stories, read the stotras, and chant their namam. These Mahatmas, through their stories which are imbued with glory, enter into the hearts of the devotees and destroy their sins and bad tendencies. Mahatmas assured that those devotees who do parayana will obtain livelihood and attain Salvation. One can fulfill their desires, obtain their livelihood and achieve salvation by listening to “SRI GURU CHARITRA.” Weekly parayana (saptaha parayana) or listening to Sri GuruCharitra blesses them with progeny. Lord Nrisimha Saraswathi promised that if one does parayana of Sri Guru charitra, then Goddess Lakshmi would leave her natural unsteadiness and will stay permanently in the devotees house. Kritha janardhano devo, tretayam raghunandana IIDwapare rama, krishnascha, kalau Sri Pada vallabha II Meaning: Bhavishya Puranam says “In krita yuga -- Janardhana, In treta yuga it is Rama, In Dwapara Yuga -- Krishna and Balarama and In Kali Yuga -- Sri Pada Vallabha are the Gods (daivam) .
“On the bank of sacred Godavari river in Pithapur , (East Godavari District Andhra pradesh) ,lived a Brahmin couple Appalaraju Sarma and Sumathi .They are devotees of Lord Dattatreya.They had many children, of whom only two survived and one was lame and the other was blind. They worshipped Lord Dattatreya and never failed to offer food to medicaments and monks. One day, on amavasya, they were performing the annual ceremony in their house and before the guests partake their food, Lord Dattatreya appeared as a renunciate sadhu asked for food. The house wife with immense faith gave him food. The Lord was happy and he at once granted her vision of his true form. Then asked her wish. She said “Oh Lord! You addressed me as mother. Keep your word.” He granted the wish and told her to implicitly do what the son says and not to be attached to the son. Not long after, Sumathi conceived and delivered male child on Badrapatha chaturthi. As the child had all the divine features it was fittingly named as SRIPADA. Giving birth to the Birth less, eternal, Supreme lord and granting the mankind -- The supreme Lord, Sri Guru charitra and the Datta tradition was such a good fortune which was once obtained to Anasuya and again now to Sumathi. When Sri Pada vallabha turned seven he was invested with sacred thread. Soon after the sacred thread ceremony (upanayanam), He said vedam. He started imparting Vedic knowledge to pupils and stayed in the house till 16 years of age. Mean while, his parents started looking for suitable bride. But Sri Pada Swamy declared that he shall renounce everything and do penance. Then his mother cried “Son! After seeing you I forgot my grief. Your brothers are handicapped. You have to get married and fulfill your duty as my son. Who will take care of us in old age? ”Then Sri Pada touched his brothers and made them whole in trice .He granted the vision of his real divine form and said “Contemplate on this form you now see. These two sons of yours will serve you .You shall soon attain eternal unity with me.” With this, the veil of delusion dispelled and sumathi gave permission. Sri Pada renounced all the worldly ties, and trekked to holy places Dwaraka, Brindavan, Mathura, and Badrinath. He stayed in Badrinath for some time. Then he stayed in Gokarna for 3 years, in Srisailam for four months, and finally went to Kuruvupura. In kurupuram, a Brahmin had a son who is dullard and idiot. The boy was unable to do gayatri mantra after sacred thread ceremony. The depressed Brahmin died, leaving his wife and son to live by begging .All the villagers used to heckle the son saying, “Oh son of a learned man, you live in vain. You are not fit to live by sacred alms.” Unable to stand that, amba and the son went to Krishna River to commit suicide. Sri Pada stopped them saying
“Committing suicide is sin.” He listened to the lament of the Brahmin lady and said “You worship Lord Shiva the rest of your life, and then in next life you will have a son of my spiritual nature.” He appeared to her as Lord Shiva. Then He kept his hand on the boy and uttered the pranava “Om” instantly the boy became a wise one. She was very happy and dedicated the rest of her life to worship Shiva. Similarly a washer man, used to worship and serve Sri Pada Swamy. One day he went to the river and saw the ruler of the land sporting in the water and the followers who came with him in grand way and thought “He is truly blessed. How can I dream of such fortune? ” Then he went to Sri Pada Swamy darshan. Sri Pada said “My dear, you are now quite old. You will not be able t to enjoy such pleasures even if you get them now, so in the next life you will be the Muslim king of the city vaidurya. ” He bowed to Sri Pada and said “Lord grant me that I shall have firm faith in you.” Sri Pada blessed him saying “then I will be incarnated as Nrisimha saraswathi. Then I will keep you with me. ” After that Sri Pada to keep his word given to the Brahmin lady that he will incarnate as her son,disappeared in Krishna River in the asweeja month, star mrigasira. Though unseen, he has been granting the wishes of those who serve him. There was a Brahmin named Vallabhesha, who vowed that he would have darshan of kuruvapuram and feed several Brahmins, if he prospered in his business by the grace of the Lord. By Swamy’s grace, his wish is fulfilled. When he started to kuruvapuram, band of four robbers joined him, took his money and killed him in a solitary place. Lord Sri Pada appeared there and killed them with his trident. The lord gave holy ash to another traveler and asked him sprinkle on the dead body of Vallabhesha. Vallabhesha revived, and sat up like the one awakened from sleep and l learned of all that had happened. He worshipped Sri Pada in kuruvapuram, and fed 4000 Brahmins Devotees who worshipped and served Sri Pada described the lord like this. He wears kashayam, padukalu, vibhuti, rudrakshas. Sri Pada Swamy holds water-vessel (kamandalam) in his hand, with long matted hair, with radiant face like full moon. He takes bath three times in Krishna river, and chant gayatri japam thousand times and do 108 surya namaskarams.
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PARIPRASNA: ORIGIN BY BHAGAVAN SRI BHARADWAJA.
Q : I always chant Sri Sai namam and sing songs on Sri Sai while doing my regular chores. I have been told that i it is not correct way and I should sit and do with lot more concentration. Is it true?
A: Religious texts and Mahatmas said that one should remember Sadguru all the time while doing any type of work and that is the main duty for all of us. It is not useful to chant his name and sing his songs mechanically without remembering and feeling his presence. However, it is not a big mistake to do so. Baba is in our house all t the time. The presence of husband and kids will be remembered all the time and you do things for them, similarly the presence of Baba is to be remembered and realize that he is the head of the family, then anything you do will be a form of practice (sadhana). If this needs any type of change, he will give the appropriate directions in the dream. In Sai's tradition nothing is greater than the standard set by him.In this aspect don’t believe others and listen to their advice.
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SRI CHAITANYA SWAMYJI'S MESSAGE
A LAZY PERSON IS NOT USEFUL FOR MATERIALISTIC AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL LIFE.
HOLY PERSONS NEVER AGREED LAZINESS. ALL HUMAN BEINGS SHOULD BE ACTIVE AND WORK INCESSANTLY THROUGH SADHANA TO REACH THE HOLY FEET OF THE GOD
ONE WHO TRIES TO MOULD HIS LIFE ONLY FOR THE AFFECTION OF GOD ,BUT NOT FOR THE FONDNESS OF WORLD WILL DEFINITELY REACH THE HOLY FEET OF THE GOD.
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