Sri Venkatachala Mahathyam CONCLUSION ( wedding chapter 436-446)

436) BHAGAVATHKRUTHASHANMAASAAVADHIKAAGASTHYAASHRAMAVAASA PRATHIGNYAA

Padmaavathyanugo Devo Brahmarudraadikairyuthaha
Suvarnamukhareem Praapya Thathra Vaasamakalpayath!!

Meaning: LORD SRINIVASA TAKES AN OATH TO RESIDE IN SAGE AGASTHYA'S HERMITAGE FOR 6 MONTHS

Lord Srinivasa along with Goddess Padmavathi, Lord Brahma and Lord Rudra travelled towards River Suvarna Mukhari...

437) Shanmaasaavadhi Lakshmeesho 'Deekshithoham Mahaamathey!
Na Shailaraajamaaroha' Mithi Nischithya Devaraat!
Agasthyabhavanam Gathvaa Thathra Vaasamakalpayath!!

Meaning: ....and vowed that He would not enter Seshalam for 6 months and would reside in the Hermitage of Sage Agasthya.

438) SVAAVAASAM PRATHI BHAGAVATHKRUTHADEVAADIPREYSHANAM
Devaan Sampreyshayaamaasa Svadhaamaani Vrishaakapihi!
Brahmaadeenaam Suraanaancha Muneenaamoordhveythasaam!!

Meaning: SENDING LORD BRAHMA AND ALL THE DEVAS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE PLACES
Lord Srinivasa according to the status of Lord Brahma, the Devas and the pious monks who have conquered their sensory organs.....

439) Dadau Vasthram Yadaayogyam Bhagavaan Bhakthavathsalaha
Theynaagnyapthaa Jagaddhaathraa Jagmurlokam Svakam Suraaha!!

Meaning: ......Lord Srinivasa felicitated them with suitable garments. On being ordered  by the Lord to go to their respective residences the Deva-clan started to take leave and depart.....

440) Rushayashcha Thaporanyam Jagmurnaaraayanaagnyayaa!
Lakshmeerjagaama Raajendra! Karaveerapuram Thadaa!!

Meaning: Deciding to obey the orders of Lord Narayana, the holy sages prepared to leave for the woods that suited their purposes. Goddess Lakshmi left for Karaveera Puram (KOLHAPUR).

441) Mahothsavam Thanvanubhooya Devathaaha
Brahmeshapoorvaaha Samaharshi Saththamaaha!
Jagmuhu Savakam Dhaama Mahaanubhaavaha
Raajendrapoojyam Prashashamsuraadaraath!!

Meaning: The entire clan of Deva Loka (Celestial World), great personages and all the pious monks and sages witnessed the celestial wedding of Lord Srinivasa who was the King of Kings. They all returned to their places singing praises of the Lord.

442) Gathey Devaganey Thathra Thvagasthyanilayam Gathaha!
Bhunjaano Bhogamathulam Thathraascha Bhagavaan Harihi!!

 Meaning: After seeing off the last of the Deva-clan, Lord Srinivasa entered the Harmitage of Sage Agasthya and lived there enjoying the tranquil bliss.

443) VIVAAHAADHYAAYA PHALASHRUTHIHI
Shathaanandaha:-
Vivaahaadhyaayamahaathmyam Ye Shrunvanthi Janeshvara!
Theyshaam Bhaagyodayam Vakshye Shrunu Raajan! Savistharam!!

 Meaning: THE BENEFITS OF LISTENING TO THE WEDDING CHAPTER OF SRI VENKATACHALA MAHATHYAM

Shathananda said:-
O King! Please listen to the wonderful benefits and fortune of listening to this sacred wedding chapter.

444) Kotikanyaapradaanena Yaavadbhoomipradaanathaha!
Yathphalam Labhathey Dehi Thathphalam Shravanaadaraath!!

Meaning: ...the chanting of this chapter is equal to giving away one crore maidens in marriage ("Kanya Daanam") and one crore lands ( "Bhu Daanam") in charity.

445)Ye Uthsavam Kaarayanthi Vaivaaham Venkateshithuhu!
Thasyothsavo Bhaveydraajan! Venkateshaprasaadathaha!!

Meaning: Devotees who chant the wedding chapter of Sri Venkatachala Mahathyam will get married favourably.

446) Ithi They Kadhitham Raajan! Vivaahacharitham Hareyhe
Shrunuyaachraavayedvaapi Sarvaabheeshta Mavaapnuyaath!
Shubhadam Shrunvathaanchaiva Sarveshaam Mangalapradam!!

Meaning: O King! I have told you the wonderful benefits of chanting or listening to the wedding chapter of Sri Venkatachala Mahathyam. Those who either listen or chant will be blessed by good fortune and all their wishes will be granted/ fructified. The most fortunate events will manifest for those who either listen or chant this sacred wedding chapter. Speaking thus, Shathananda concluded  his discourse of the celestial wedding chapter to King Janaka,

THE CONCLUSION OF THE GRAND CELESTIAL WEDDING IN THE 11TH CHAPTER OF SRI VENKATACHALA MAHATHYAM!!

Sri Venkatachala Mahathyam ( wedding chapter 412-435)

                   LORD SRINIVASA GODDESS PADMAVATHI CELESTIAL WEDDING

412) Sreenivaasaha:-
Nrupa! Vaakyam Shrunu Mama Kaaryasya Mahathee Thvaraa!!

Meaning:  ....after listening to the King, Lord Srinivasa told him gently,' Please listen to me, I have very urgent wok....

413) Thasmaadaagnyaancha Mey Dehi Raajamsthey Syaath Krupaa Mayi
Ithyukthvaa Vaasudevasthu Garudaskandhamaasthithaha!!

Meaning:  ......If you have concern for me kindly permit me to leave!" saying that Lord Srinivasa mounted Garuda.

414) Jagaama Bhagavaan Saakshaath Sarvadeva Samanvithaha
Aakulaaha Vyaakulaassarvey Nagarasthaa Janaasthadhaa
Praakaaragopuraaroodhaaha Pashyanthaha Svadrushaavadan!!

Meaning:  Lord Srinivasa departed along with the Devaas. All the citizens who were standing on the walls, towers and everywhere became upset while watching the scenario.

415) Janaaha:-
Dhanyaa Raajakulothpannaa Padmaa Kamalalochanaa
Anugachchathi Govindam Pashyathethi Parasparam!!

Meaning:  Citizens:
 " Goddess Padmavathi who is aristocratic and hailed from the royal lineage is extremely fortunate!! A wonderful sight to behold is Her departure in the company of Lord Srinivasa!" The common people conversed among themselves.

416) PADMAAVATHEE SREENIVAASAYO RVIYANRUPAPREYSHITHA PAARIBARHAADIHI

Thadaa Dadau Mahaaraajaha Paaribarham Shriyahapatheyhe
Thandulaan Shaalisambhoothaan Vrushabhaanaam Radhopari!!

Meaning: KING OF THE SKY (AAKAASHA RAJA) SENDING WEDDING GIFTS FOR PADMAVATHI AND SRINIVASA

The King of the Sky ( Aakaasha Raja) presented the bridegroom with aristocratic gifts such as a 100 measures of high variety rice placed on a chariot run by cows.....

417) Aaropya Preyshayaamaasa Shatham Khaareerviyanrupaha
Mudgaan Goswamisamroodhaan Thrimshathkhaareerdadau Hareyhe!!

Meaning:  300 measures green gram placed on bulls full of vigour.....

418) Gudabhaaram Mahaanthancha Thinthrineebhaarameva Cha
Payoghatasahasraani Dadhibhaandashathaani Cha!!

Meaning:  Innumerable measures of jaggery, tamarind, thousands of milk pots, hundreds of curd pots.....

419) SahasraardhamGhruthaapoorna Charmapaathraani Sarshapaan
Meydhikaan Hingulavana Thilapaathraani Chaiva Hi!!

Meaning: 500 vessels made of skin and filled with pure ghee, vessels filled with mustard seeds, fenugreek, asafoetida, salt, sesame seeds.......

420) Thadhaa Sharkarayaa Poorna Ghataamsthu Dvey Shathey Thadhaa
Vaarthaakam Choothakadalee Phalajambeerakaani Cha!!

Meaning:  200 pots filled with sugar, brinjals, mangoes, plantains, lemons.....

421) Kooshmaandakandamoolani Mareechaamalakaani Cha
Madhubhaandashathey Dvey Cha Rambhaakaashtachayaamsthadhaa!!

Meaning: ...pumpkin, yam, chillies, gooseberries, 200 honeycombs, innumerable trunks of bananas......

422) Rambhaathvachascha Raajendra! Pathraanaam Nichayam Thadhaa
Ashvaanaamayutham Dathvaa Gajaanaancha Sahasrakam!!

Meaning:  ....innumerable rows of branches containing plantains,  10,000 raw bananas, 10,000 horses, thousands of elephants.....

423) Dhenoonaam Panchasaahasram Avikaanaam Shatham Thadhaa
Daaseenaam Dvey Shathey Raajan! Daasaanaam Thrishatham Thadhaa!!

Meaning: .....5,000 cows, hundreds of sheep, 200 maid servants, 300 male attendants.....

424) Vasthraani Vividhaanyaashu Paryankam Rathnabhooshitham
Upabarham Rathnayutham Paaribarhena Samyutham!!

Meaning:  .....varieties of garments, cot studded with rare and precious gemstones, pillos studded embedded with gems and carrying many other gifts that are meant to be given during a wedding.....

425) Evamaadeena Vasthooni Gruheethvaa Nrupasaththamaha
Puthrena Sahitho Raajaa Sreenivaasaparaayanaha!!

Meaning:  ....the King along with his son approached Lord Srinivasa, intently meditating on His Lotus Feet.

426) Aakaasharajo Dharmagnyaha Sreenivaasasya Sannidhim
Aagathaha Shvashuram Drushtvaa Choththasdhau Jagadeeshvaraha!!

Meaning:   King Aakaasha approached the Lord. Lord Srinivasa stood up on seeing His father-in-law.

427) VIYANRUPASYA SREENIVAASADUTTA SVABHAKTHI NAIRANTHARYAROOPAVARAPRAAPTHIHI

Sreenivaasaha:-

Dooraadhvaanam Mahaaraaja! Kimardham Thvam Samaagathaha
Daathavyam Kim Nrupasreshtha! Thava Puthrasya Meynagha!!

Meaning:  LORD SRINIVASA GRANTING  BOON TO KING OF THE SKIES, KING AAKAASHA THAT HE SHOULD HAVE UNWAVERING DEVOTION  TOWARDS HIMSELF.

Srinivasa: O King! Why did you come this far?? What else have you got to offer myself who is like a son to you?

428) Kanyaa Dutta Suthaha Praapthaha Sukrutham Kim Kruthamthvayaa?
Santhoshashchaathulaha Praaptho Mama Thaatha Na Samshayaha!!

Meaning:  "You have left your daughter and have earned a son! You have committed such good deeds and are sinless and pious! It is beyond doubt that you have made me very happy by your actions.....

429) Kim They Manogatham Raajan! Thanmamaachakshva Bhoopathey!
Sandeham Maa Kurushvaathra Daanaadaaney Maheepathey
Vaasudeva Vachaha Shruthva Vaasudevamabhaashatha!!

Meaning:  ......Please speak what is in your mind. Please do not hesitate regarding giving and taking" as the Lord expressed thus Aakasha Raaja said....

430) Raajaa:-
Sarvamangalamasmaakam Thvathprasaadena Keshava!
Naanyadyaachey Jaganmaadha! Thava Paadasaroruhey!!

Meaning: The King said,  "Srinivasa!  Dueto your Grace and Blessings we are all fine! I have nothing more to pray for at the Lotus Feet of Thyself....

431) Bhakthim Dehyachalaam Krishna! Sakutumbasya Meynagha!
Thachchruthvaa Vachanam Thasya Shvashurasya Mahaathmanaha!!

Meaning: Krishna! Bless me and my family to enjoy the blissful  tranquility of devotion towards Thyself"" Lord Srivasa's father-in-law prayed thus...

432) Duttavaanasya Saayujyam Aakaashanrupatheysthadaa!
Syaalakasya Dadau Vasthram Svaangasdham Madhusoodanaha!!

Meaning: Granting  His father-in-law Oneness with Himself,  Lord Srinivasa presnted the silk shawl adorning His body to His brother-in-law.

433) Jaamaathraa Cha Samaagnyapthaha Puthreebhavana Mabhyagaath!
"Puthree! Gachchaami Nagaram Viharasva Haripriye"!!

Meaning: Receiving such orders from the Lord, King Aakashaa entered the private quarters of his daughter, Goddess Padmavathi and said, " O Daughter! I am returning to my town. You become the beloved of Lord Srinivasa....

434) Shayaney Sreenivaasasya Shayanam Kuru Mangaley!
Ithi Raajaa Saanthvayithvaa Puthreem Kamalalochanaam!!

Meaning: ..... you adorn the bed of Lord Srinivasa" as King Aakaasha ordered his daughter affectionately....

435) Shashaasa Saa Svapithroktham Sheeghram Maadhavamabhyagaath!
Rudan Gadgadakanthena Jagaama Nagaram Nrupaha!!

Meaning: Obeying her father's orders Goddess Padmavathi approached Lord Srinivasa. King Aakashaa left for his hometown with a heavy heart.

Sri Venkatachala Mahathyam ( wedding chapter 388-411)

                                                        
                                                     CHATURMUKHA SIVALINGA

SREENIVAASEYNA SAHA SEYSHAACHALAMPRATHI PADMAVATHEEPREYSHANAM

388) Sreenivaasasya Krushnasya Seshaachalanivaasinaha
Raajabhaarya Mahaabhaagaa Rudanthee Kurareeva Cha!

Meaning: Consort of the King and a woman of virtue, Dharani Devi cried like a female deer.....

389) Puthreehastham Pradaayaadha Hasthey Raajakulaanganaa
Ksheeram Samyojya Krushnasya Naabhimooley thidukhithaaha!

Meaning: Holding her daughter's hand and wiping the navel of Lord Srinivasa who was the incarnation of Lord Krishna with milk.....

390)Bhrusham Rudanthee Manthreyna Dugdhasandigdhalochanaa
Arpayamaasa Kruchcheyna Puthreem Padmaavatheem Thathaha!

Meaning:  With immense grief she handed over her daughter by wiping her eyes with milk sanctified by divine chants....


391) Provaacha Cha Sreenivaasam Rudanthee Raajavallabhaa!
Dharanee:-
Paalithaam Laalithaam Puthreem Navamaasadhruthaam Mayaa!

Meaning: Not only that Lord Jagannaathaa!! I have carried for nine months the precious child who had been brought up in the most pampered way...

392) Thvadadheenaam Jagannaadha! Karishye Mama Nandineem!
Ithyevamarpayanthyaanthu Dharanyaam Raajasaththamaha!!

Meaning: ...and whom I am handing over to you", saying this while Dharani Devi  handed over her daughter to the Lord....

393) Sa Thasyaa Rodanam Drushtvaa Raajaa Dukhaparaayanaha
Ruroda Deenavadanaha Puthreemaalingya Bhoopathihi!

Meaning: Seeing his consort's grief even the King was overcome by intense sadness and with a pale  countenance embracing his daughter.....

394) Raajaa:-
Haa Puthree! Mandabhaagyoham Thvadviyogena Kevalam
Jeevanam Mama Kalyaanee! Na Sthiram Cha Bhavishyathi!!

Meaning: My dearest child! I am most unfortunate as it is impossible to live without your presence in my life.....

395) Kreedaagruhey Raajaputhree! Thadhaa Bhojanasadmani
Bhraathaa Thava Kadham Kreedaam Bhojanam Vaa Karishyathi?

Meaning: "With whom will your brother play in your playroom? With whom will your brother have his meals?"

396) Evam Rudanthamaalokya Bhraatharam Deenachethasam
Thondamaano Nrupasreshto Dukhitho Vaakyamabraveeth!!

Meaning: ...... thus spoke King Thondaman  looking at her desperately wailing brother.

397) Thondamaanaha:-

Vayam Daridraa Nirbhaagyaahaa Krupanaaha Deenachethasaha
Vayam Maranamaapannaaha Naathra Kaaryaa Vichaaranaa!!

Meaning: 
King Thondaman:- We are most unfortunate, ill-fated, desperate and grief-stricken. Death is fast approaching us. There is no doubt about that.

398) Ethaadrushee Cha Kalyaanee Naiva Labdhaa Kalauyugey
Ithdham Vayam Nischinumo Viyogabhrushadukhithaaha!!

Meaning: In this Kaliyuga it is impossible to beget a gem of a daughter like this. We are extremely sad at the mere thought of separating from her....

399) Evam Thaan Rudutho Drushtvaa Vasudaanothidukhithaha
Bhagineem Deenava Naam Aalingyaaha Rudanmuhuhu!!

Meaning: While the grief-stricken King Thondaman was lamenting thus, her brother Vasudanava  embraced his beloved sister who was wailing bitterly..

400) Vasudaanaha:-
Maatharam Baalakam Thyakthvaa Yadhaa Lokey Dhanaarjakaha
Gachcheyththadhaa Maam Bhagini! Thyakthvaa Thvam Kvanu Gachcasi!!

Meaning: 
Vasudanava:-  To his sister,"You seem like somebody who is leaving the mother and child for the sake of earning money, where can you go?!!"

401) Evam Prasangaaththathraaseeth Devaanaamapi Bhoomipa
Rusheenaam Kasyapaadeenaam Dukhamathyanthadaarunam!!

Meaning: Listening to this conversation the Devaas and great monks like Kashyapa felt very upset and heavy hearted....

402) Rudantham Nrupathim Drushtvaa Sreenivaasaha Sathaam Gathihi
Svayam Ruroda Govindo Bhagineem Paardhavallabhaam!!

Meaning: Lord Srinivasa Who is the protector of the virtuous and noble people witnessed the King's grief and was reminded of His sister Subhadra who was the spouse of Arjuna. The memories made the Lord immensely sad.

403) Smruthvaa Sreedevakeeputhraha Thadadbhuthamivaabhavath
Ithdham Kruthvaa Lokareethim Airaavathamupaasthithaha!!

Meaning: The entire scenery was a fascinating sight!! After completing the social formalities Lord Srinivasa mounted Airavatha.....

404) Padmaavathyaa Thayaa Saardham Sarvavaadyasamanvithaha
Graamam Pradakshineekruthya Ramayaa Sahitho Harihi!!

Meaning: ....along with Goddess Padmavathi, amidst the resonance of  many musical instruments, Lord Srinivasa went around the City.......

405) Svaniveshagruham Bhejey Padmaasanabhavaadikaihi
Thatho Harihi Sreenivaasaha Svasthaanam Ganthumaihatha!!

Meaning: .....and in the company of "Chaturmukha Sivas" (four-faced Siva) the mighty Lord Srinivasa proceeded to His residence which is the Mount Seshachala.......

406) Garudaskandhamaaroodhaha Pathneem Padmaavatheemapi
Aaropayan Varaarohaam Anyonyam Parirabhya Cha!!

Meaning: The Lord sat astride Lord Garuda along with Goddess Padmavathi and they were seated embracing each other.....

407) Garudaskandhamaaroodho Ganthum Svasthaanamuthsukaha
Hariraamanthranaardhasthu Shvashrooshvashurayosthadaa!!

Meaning: The Lord sat awaiting the permission of His Parents-in-law....

408) Punargruham Sampravishya Gamanechchurabhoodadha
Shvashurau Parayapruchchaccha Saashtaangam Pranipathya Vai!!

Meaning: The Lord once again went to His in-laws' residence and offered His bodily salute ("Sashtaanga namaskaram") amidst formalities and started to prepare for His journey....

409) Aasheervaadam Thathaschakrey Svajaamaathuranaamayam
Aakaasharaajaha Shvashuraha Shvashvraa Cha Dharayaa Saha!!

Meaning:  The Lord's Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Dharani Devi blessed the Lord saying.....

410) Aakaasharaajaha:-
Dheerghaayurbhava Govinda! Sarvalokadurandharaha
Ithyaasishaabhinanyaadha Vaasudevamabhaashatha!!

Meaning: ...."Oh Great Lord who is adept in administration! Please take the responsibility of protecting all the people in your Kingdom", blessing Him thus ....

411) Raajaa:-
Maasaa Nthey Gachcha Govinda! Vadhvaa Saha Vayogatham
Shvashuram Maancha They Shvashroom Maanayasva Mahaamathey!!

Meaning: The King appealed to the Lord: "Please consider with respect the fact that myself and my wife are old and stay with us in our residence along with your wife Padmavathi for atleast one month!!"