SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-9 CHAPTER (4)

 My late husband conducting daily pooja rituals in Viswaguru Sri Vidyaranya Swami ashram, Narasaraopet, AP. (December 2020).

1) YAM YOGAM SAMUPAASDHAAYA PRAAPSYASI THVAM PADAM MAMA

THAM VAKSHYE SHRUNU GOODHAM THEY BHAJATHEY MAAM PARAATHPARAM.

Meaning- For you, my devotee, to be able to attain My state who am the Greatest of the great,  I am telling you the yoga which is of utmost secrecy and that which you must follow. Listen to me.

2) YASTHYAIRVAASTHI SDHIRAA BHAKTHI RMAYINDEVEY JAGATHPATHAU

NAASTHIKINCHIDBHAYAM THASYA MAHAAMRUTHYUNSAMUDBHAVAM.

Meaning- Whoever has firm devotion in Me who am the Lord of the universe (Jagannadha) and God of all Gods, such a person will not have least bit of fear due to horrific death.

3) RAKSHAAMI KSHIPRAMEYVAAHAM THISHTANTHAM MATHPARAAYANAM DRUDHABHAKTHIM SADAASHRITHYA HITHVAANYATHSAADHANAANTHARAM.

Meaning- I instantly come to the rescue of the devotee who seeks refuge only in Me with firm (unwavering) devotion and who does not seek any other path towards liberation.

4) MANASAA KARMANAA VAACHAA SMARANTHAM MAAM MADAASHRAYAM

SADAANUGAMANAM KRUTHVAA THAARAYAAMI BHAVAARNAVAM.

Meaning- I accompany across the ocean of existence, the one who seeks refuge in Me by meditating on me by mind, by deeds and by speech.

5) ANANYABHAAVANAAM LABDHVAA CHINTHAYANMAAM NIRANTHARAM

SANYASTHA SARVASANKALPO HYATHRABRAHMA SAMASHNUTHEY.

Meaning- Whoever has attained the state of uniqueness through his firm contemplation (meditation) of Me and who has renounced all other intentions will obtain the Supreme God in this world itself.

6) SANNIKRUSHTOSMI SAMSAARAATH VISMAARAADYA DWIDOORAGAHA

VIHAAYA VISMRUTHIM THASMAATH SMARANAM MEY SADAA KURU.

Meaning- I am extremely close to whoever always contemplates on Me. I am extremely far away from whoever has forgotten Me. Therefore without forgetting, meditate on me all the time.

7) ASACHCHINTHAA MUPAASHRITHYA NARONARDHAMUPAAGATHAHA

CHITHTHA MAATHMANI SAMSDHAAPYA CHINTHAAMANYAAM THYAJETHSUDHEEHI.

Meaning- Man is harmed by seeking shelter in temporary feelings/sentiments. An intelligent man will firmly focus his mind in his soul and renounce all other thoughts.

8) INDRIYAANI PRAMAADHEENI PRAGNYAAVANNAPI DHEEMATHAHA

VANCHYANTHAPI BUDHANTHAANI JAAGARYAAYAAM PRAMAADINAM.

Meaning- O Intelligent Man! Even the greatest person is subject to dangers resulting from sensory organs. Whether it is a scholar, a focused person or a careless person, the sensory organs cheat everybody and anybody.

9) KURVAANOPI SADAAYATHNA MINDRIYAVRAATHA NIGRAHEY

NASA SIDDHI MAVAAPNOTHI HYAKRUTHAATHMAA VIMOODHADHEEHI.

Meaning- Even though man constantly practices control of senses, he cannot attain liberation when in the grip of illusion he fails to adhere to the principles, tradition and sayings of The Acharya (Guru).

10) AYAMEYKASTHAVO PAAYAHA JITHAUHEENDRIYA SAMHATHEY

SUPAURUSHAM SAMAASHRITHYA MAYYARPITHA MANAABHAVAHA.

Meaning- Offer your mind to Me with firm determination. This is the only method to control your sensory organs.

11) YADAA BHAVATHI MADBHAKTHO VISHAYAI RMOHITHASTHADAA

BHOOYASTHAM MATHSMRUTHINDATHVAA SATHPADHESDHAAPAYAAMYAHAM.

Meaning- When my devotee is tempted by strong external desires, creating My thoughts in his mind I establish him firmly in the right path.

12) STHREEBHIRAALINGYAMAANOPI VIHARANNAPI SARVADAA

HASAN KREEDAN RAMANGNYAANI VYAAMOHAM SA NA GACHCHATHI.

Meaning- A knowledgeable man is not overcome by delusion even when he is embraced by a woman, always moving, laughing or playing with her.

(TO BE CONTINUED.....)

Acoustic/Non-acoustic pickups

VEENA SASHANK MALLYA

Sashank Mallya, a graded Veena artist from All India Radio, Chennai is a bright star in the field of Veena. Having had his earliest training from age 6 under his Veena Vidushi mother, Smt. NVS Radha and later on from under Veena Vidwan GRS Murthy and Veena Vidushi Smt. Revathi Srinivasan, Sashank adapts the gayaki style (vocal style) of playing the Veena.

Talented and aesthetic in his musicianship and technique, he is a noted Vainika who has performed in prestigious festivals and organizations. He is winner of a gold medal from an esteemed sabha in Guntur AP, an endowment award from a leading sabha in Chennai and recipient of Central Government Junior Scholarship (2010-2015) and CCRT scholarship to young artists in 2019.

Sashank is also pursuing Audio Engineering under Sri Baba Prasad, who is the only waves certified instructor in India at Digi Sound Studio. 

 As a Veena artist and an audio engineer in the making, Sashank is perhaps the most authentic source in the field of Veena for information about Veena pickups. In the above video he has demonstrated the usage of various mikes, including acoustic and non-acoustic mikes. The intent of my many articles in showcasing the difference between acoustic and electric Veenas and how an acoustic Veena is reduced to a non-acoustic instrument by using a non-acoustic mike is clearly demonstrated here.

P.S- I vote for Schaller Oyster!

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-8 CHAPTER (3)

                    BHAGAVANJI VISWAGURU SRI VIDYARANYA SWAMI

15) AARTHIHRUCHCHAAHA MAARTHASYA JIGNYAASOSHCHA VIVEKADAHA

DAATHAASMI DHANAKAAMASYA HYAATHMAATHATHVAVIDOSMYAHAM.

Meaning- For those who are afflicted by severe sufferings I am the destroyer of sufferings. I grant wisdom to those in search of knowledge. I am the philanthropist for people who desire wealth. I am soul for those who have realized the Truth.

16) MAAYAAMOHA VIMOODHAANAAM SARVEYSHAAMTHU SUDURLABHAHA

VIVEKINAAM MADEEYAANAAM SARVADAA SULABHOSMYAHAM.

Meaning-I am extremely difficult to attain by fools who desire illusion (maya). I can be easily attained by those who are wise and belong to Me.

17) ASTHYEKASSULABHOPAAYAHA MAAYAAM THARTHUM SUDURGAMAAM

ASAMSHAYENA JAANEEHI BHAKTHI REVA SADAAMAYI.

Meaning- Illusion (maya) which is absolutely inaccessible can be crossed by using a particular idea. That is to be always/eternally devoted to Me. There is no doubt in this.

18) SARVABHEETHIM SAMUTHSRUJYA MAAMAASHRITHYA SANAATHANAM

SARVADAA SARVAKAARYESHU SARVADHAA VIJAYEEBHAVA.

Meaning-  Free yourself from all fears and seek refuge in Me, who am the Eternal Supreme power. Be victorious in all your actions, in all ways and at all times.

19) BAALAM VRUDDHAM YUVAANAAMCHA STHRIYAM SHOODRAMAPANDITHAM

AASHRITHAA NSAKALAAN NBHAKTHAAN UDDHARAAMI BHAVAARNAVAATH.

Meaning- I will liberate devotees who seek refuge in Me, including children, elderly people, youth, women, the 'sudra' class (4th varna) and the illiterate from the ocean of the material world. 

20) BHAKTHAANUGRAHAKAALESHU JAATHIROOPA KULAADIBHIHI

UTTHAMAADHAM BHEDASTHU NAGANYATHE MAYAA DHRUVAM.

Meaning- At the time of showering my blessings on devotees I do not calculate the highs and lows born out of their respective religion, appearance and caste. This is most certain.

21) PASHYANNAPI THADHAA SHRUNVAN PAATITHOPI SMARAN PUNAHA

MATTHATHVAM NAABHI JAANAATHI VIBHRASHTO MADANUGRAHAATH.

Meaning- Even while looking at, listening to, studying about and again contemplating about Me if one is unable to understand my Core Essence, he will fall from My grace.

22) SUVISHVAASA VIHEENASYA DVEYSHINA SSAMSHAYAATHMANAHA

AHANKAARA VIMOODHASYA DOORO BHAVAAMYAHAM SADAA.

Meaning- I always distance Myself from the one who is without absolute faith, one who hates and full of spite, one who doubts and one who has become foolish due to arrogance.

23) MADBHAKTHYAACHA SAMAAYUKTHAM MAHYAM VIHVALATHAANGATHAM

PREMAARDRA HRUDAYAM DHEERAM ANUGRUHNAAMI SHEEGHRATHAHA.

Meaning-  I quickly grace/bless the brave person who with ardent love devotes himself to Me and is overwhelmed by love for Me.

24) THATHVAM MAMA PARIGNYAATHUM ASAMRDHAHA PUMAANAPI

KRAMENA LABHATHEY GNYAANAM CHINTHAYANMAAMASHANKITHAHA.

Meaning- Even when man is intelligent enough to understand my core nature, he gradually attains Supreme Knowledge only when giving up all doubts he constantly contemplates upon me.

25) AKRUTHVAA SUKRUTHAM KINCHITH DUSHKRUTHAM KRUTHAVAANAPI

KSHIPRAM BHAVATHI SHUDDHAATHMAA HYACHYUTHAM MAAM SMARAN SADAA.

Meaning- When man has not done even the least of good deeds but has committed only sins, even such a man's soul is purified by constantly contemplating upon Me who am unchangeable.

26) NAMEYBHAKTHASYA NAASHOSTHI NA CHA DUKHAM BHAYAM THADHAA

NISHCHAYENA VIJAANEEHI NITHYAMUKTHO BHAVISHYASI.

Meaning- My devotee is devoid of destruction, sadness and fear. Realize this truth. You will be eternally liberated.

27) YADHAA YASYAATHI SAMSKAARO BHAJATHEY MAAM THADHAIVA SAHA

THASYA BHAKTHYANUSAARENA PRAYACHCHAAMI PHALAM SADAA.

Meaning- Each one worships me according to his culture/natural tendencies. I grant him fruits according to his devotion.

28) VIDDHI THVAYI CHA SARVASMIN AHAMEYVAASMIKEVALAHA

SARVATHREDAM SADAASMRUTHVAA SARVABHOOTHA PRIYO BHAVA.

Meaning- Know that only I reside in you and in everybody. Keep meditating on this in all places at all times and become the loved one of all living beings.

(END OF CHAPTER-3, TO BE CONTINUED......)

 

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-7 CHAPTER (3)

Viswaguru Sri Vidyaranya Swami, Narasaraopet, AP

1) VIDDHYETHATHSAAVADHAANENA THATHVAM MAMA SHUBHAPRADAM

GOPYOTTHAMA MALABHYAMCHA GNYAATHVAA YATHVAM VIMOKSHYASE.

Meaning- Know that your knowledge of my auspiciousness which is impossible to access, that which is precious and protected will liberate you. Try to identify that quality effortlessly.

2) BRAHMANEYPYAADI KARTHREYCHA BRAHMANEY SRISHTIKAARINEY

SARGAADAUPROKTHA VAANASMI THATHVAMTHVIDAM VIMUKTHIDAM.

Meaning- To Brahma who is the foremost doer  and who brought about the Creation I taught the liberating truth (the quality that would liberate)at the beginning of the creation itself.

3) VYAAKHYAATHAM HIYADAASHAASTHRAM ANYADHAA KUJANAISTHADHAA

VYAAKHYAATHUM CHA YADHAASHASTHRAM AVATHAARO BHAVEDDHRUVAM.

Meaning- When foolish and ignorant people wrongly interpret and comment upon shastras (religious books of treatises) I will certainly incarnate ("avatara") to expound the religious scriptures in accordance to shastras.

 4) MAAYAASHAKTHI PRABHAAVENA BHRAANTHOYAM SAKALOJANAHA

SHAASTHRASYA HRUDAYAM GNYAATHUM SAMARDHO NA BHAVISHYATHI.

Meaning- Due to the effect and influence of 'maya' (illusion), all the people are in a delusion and are incapable of understanding the core/heart of Shastra.

5) SRASHTAAHAM VARNADHARMAANAAM JEEVABANDHA VIMUKTHAYE

AACHARAMTHSASVADHARMAM HI SVAATHMASHUDDHIM SAMASHNUTHEY.

Meaning- With a view to liberate human beings from attachments I have created the 'varna dharma' (the 4 varnas-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Sudras). People have to follow the prescribed rules of their respective varnas for purification and liberation.

6) GUNA KARMAANUROOPENA VARNAMAAPNOTHI MAANAVAHA

VARNAASHRAMA SADAACHAARAHA KARTHAVYOMOKSHAMICCHATHAA.

Meaning-Human being attains a particular caste ('varna') as per his natural tendencies and his karma (destiny). He who seeks liberation should meticulously follow the tradition of the caste ('varna') assigned to him.

7) NAMEYSTHI KARMA SANGASHCHA SPRUHAA NAA STHI HI THATHPHALEY

ASAMSAARINAMEYVAM MAA MAKARTHAARAM CHA VIDDHIVAI.

Meaning- Realize that I am not bound by destiny (karma) nor am I affected by the results of 'karma'. Therefore understand me as free of birth cycles and as a non-doer.

8) KAARYAM KINCHITH THADHAA PRAAPYAM SARVALOKESHU SARVADHAA

SARVAKAALESHU NAA STHYEVA SATHO BHAGAVATHO HIMEY.

Meaning- At all times and in all the worlds as the Eternal God I am not subject to actions (karyam) or fruits of actions (phalamu).

9)SARVABHOOTHAADHIVAASOHAM SARVAVIGNYAANA SAMYUTHAHA

SARVAANANDA PRAPOORNOSMI SACHCHIDAANANDA VIGRAHA.

Meaning- I reside in all living beings, I am filled with Supreme Knowledge, I am filled with Supreme Bliss, I am the personification of Truth, Consciousness and Bliss.

10) VAASUDEVOSMYAHAM VISHNUHU SARVAKAARANA KAARANAM

JANAARDANOSMYAHAM KRUSHNAHA MAAYAA SAAGARA THAARAKAHA.

Meaning- I am Vishnu who is Vasudeva, the cause of the cause of entirety. I am Krishna who is Janardhana who will aid in crossing the ocean of illusion (maya).

11) SHIVOSMI SHIVABHAKTHAANAAM VAISHNAVAANAAM RAMAADHAVAHA

SHAAKTHEYAANAAMAHAM SHAKTHIHI SAURAANAA MASMIBHAASKARAHA.

Meaning- I am Shiva for the devotees of Shiva (saivism), Vishnu for the devotees of Vishnu (vaishnavism). I am Shakthi for those who worship Shakthi (shaaktheyam), for the worshipers of Sun I am Sun (saura).

12) GAANAPATHYA MATHASDHAANAM BHAVAAMYEVAM GANESHWARAHA

SKANDOSMI SKANDABHAKTHAANAAM SARVOSMI SAMABHAAVINAAM.

Meaning- Those who belong to the group of 'Gaanapathyam' (worshippers of Ganapathi) I am Ganapathi, for the devotees of Kumara I am Kumaraswami. For the equal minded I am all and everything.

13) SARVAYOGA PRADAATHAASMI HYAASHRITHAANAA MANUKSHANAM

SARVAVIGHNA HARASHCHAASMI BHAKTHAANAAM MAMA SARVADAA.

Meaning- I shall grant great fortune to whoever seeks refuge in Me every second. I expel all obstacles for all my devotees at all times.

14) ASHTAANGA YOGANISHTAANAAM SARVASIDDHI PRADAAYAKAHA

BHAKTHIBHAAVA PRAPOORNAANAAM MUKTHIDAATHAAHAMEYVACHA.

Meaning- I grant all siddhis (powers) to whoever is austerely focused in the eight limbs of 'yoga' (ashtanga yoga).I am the grantor of liberation to those who are filled with love and devotion.

 

SRIVIDYA VEENA (5)-KUNDALINI YOGA (SARASWATI VEENA-25)

 GODDESS KALI INDICATING THE TREASURE BEHIND UVUULA

THE UNITY OF THE TIP OF THE TONGUE WITH THE UVULA (LITTLE TONGUE) IS SYMBOLIC OF LOW ENERGY UNITING WITH SUPER CONSCIOUSNESS. THIS IS THE UNION WHICH PRODUCES THE AMRUTHAM (NECTAR).

The Inner Veena (Human Spinal chord)- I realized that the mantropadesham (initiation in mantra) I had received from the Shankaracharya of Shakatapuram Mutt and the Khechari Mudra upadesham from an unknown yogi in Tiruvannamalai were meant for the activation of the 'vina' of Upanishads (veena dandi which is equal to the human spinal chord).

The Veena Syamala mantra as well as the khechari mudra tap the kundalini energy raising it upwards from the muladhara to the sahasrara chakra through the sushumna nadi. Veena, when played with involvement gradually slows down the inhalation and exhalation of the player. As the breathing slows down even further, the sushumna nadi (between the ida and pingala nadis) is activated. Khechari mudra, which is a hatha yoga practice activates and elevates the kundalini shakthi. Khechari mudra's main objective is for the tip of the tongue to touch the uvula (little tongue) or even further behind into the nasal cavity. By achieving this,  one is able to direct the pranic energy from senses into the spinal chord and from there draw it upwards through the chakras towards the ultimate bliss of Universal Consciousness.

In one of my innumerable meetings with Sri.Sivananda Murthy of Bhimli, he told me there was another method to activate the uvula centre. He showed me the image of Goddess Kali. He said practice of putting out the tongue as further down as possible, and vocally hitting the lowest octaves (never mind the guttural sounds) and by sustaining the notes for long periods one can open the storehouse of Universal Knowledge which is locked right behind the uvula!!

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-6 CHAPTER (2)

Viswaguru Sri Vidyaranya Swami, Narasaropet, AP

27) SRESHTAACHAAROSMI SISHTAANAAM KEERTHIRASMI YASHASWINAAM

SVECHCHAAHAMASMI MUKTHAANAAM AANANDO BRAHMANOSMYAHAM.

Meaning- I am most distinguished among cultured people, I am glory in famous people, I am freedom in liberated people and in the realized ones I am Supreme Bliss.

28) JITHAKAAMOSMI DHEERAANAAM ALUBDHO DHANINAAMAHAM

SUKHINAAM CHAASMISANTHUSHTO NIRVAIROSMI VIVEKINAAM.

Meaning- I have won over desires in courageous people, I am devoid of greed in the wealthy, I am contentment in happy people and am devoid of hostility among the wise.

29) AHAMEKO JAGANNAADHAHA JAGATHKAARAN KAARANAM

SARVAATHMAKA MAHAADEVO VAASUDEVOSMI MAADHAVAHA.

 Meaning- I am the only Lord of the Universe (Jagannadha). I am the cause of the reason (creation) of the Universe. I am Mahadeva who is the soul of all living beings. I am Madhava and Vasudeva.

30) SARVAKARTHRU MAHAAVISHNUM SARVABHOKTHRU MAHESHWARAM

VIDHDHIMAAM CHA HYAKARTHAARAM SARVASAAKSHINA MAVYAYAM.

Meaning- I am Mahavishnu, the proprietor of all, as Shiva I am the devourer of all. Realize that I am the non-doer, Witness of entirety and undiminishable.

31) BRAHMAADIJEEVINA SSARVEY HYARDHINO NAATHRA SAMSHAYAHA

EKOBHAVAAMYAHAM DAATHAA SARVABHOOTHA MAHESHWARAHA.

Meaning- All living beings including Brahma are aspirants, there is no doubt in this. I am the Only Grantor, Maheswara, for all living beings.

32) BRAHMENDRAADI SURAASSARVEY NRUPAADYAA BHOOJANAASTHADHAA

SARVEYCHCHA PRAANINO BHEETHAAHA AHAMEKOSMI NIRBHAYAHA.

Meaning-The Gods, Brahma, Indra, the kings and human beings on planet earth are all consumed by fear. I am the only fearless One.

33) MAHATHPRABHAAVA SAMPANNAA SHSHRIYAAYUKTHAASCHA YE JANAAHA

THAANHI VIDDHI MAHAABHAAGA MATTHEJOMSHASAMUDBHAVAAN.

Meaning- Realize that influential, rich and prosperous people are born as part of my effulgence/brilliance.

34) VISHVASYA SRUSHTIKARTHAASMI VISHVAPAALANA THATHPARAHA

VISHVASYA LAYAKARTHAAHAM MAAMHI VIDDHI MAHESHWARAM.

Meaning- I am the Creator of this Universe. I am intent on the administration ofthe Universe. I am Lord of destruction (laya kartha), I am Maheswara.

35) VYAKTHAAVYAKTHA MIDAMVIDDHI JAGATHSARVAM CHARAACHARAM

YATHSADVADBHAATHI THATHSRUSHTAMAMSHEYNA MAMATHEJASAHA.

Meaning- The bright light of the manifested and unmanifested, that which are moveable and immoveable are born out of an aspect of my effulgence.

36) MAMA MAAYAAVILAASENA KALPITHOYAM JAGATHKRAMAHA

THAAM THUSUDURGAMAAM MAAYAAM MATHPRAPANNASTHARISHYATHI.

Meaning- The order of this Universe is created by my sport of illusion (maya). The maya (illusion) which is impossible to cross over is overcome by the person who surrenders himself to Me unconditionally.

 37) YOGESWARASYAMEYSHAKTHIHI GNYAATHUM DRASHTUM SUDURLABHAA

ANANYA BHAKTHIBHAAVEYNA BHAJATHAAM MAAM SUGOCHARAA.

Meaning- It is extremely difficult to realize or witness my power, who am the Lord of yoga. It is possible for those who worship Me with focused devotion.

38) ANANTHAMAVYAYAM VIDDHI MAMAISHVARYAM SVATHOTHBHUTHAM

BHAJASVAMAAM MAHESHAANAAM SAMAANAADHIKA VARJITHAM.

Meaning- Know that my natural state of being infinite and indestructible as my richness and abundance. Worship me as the Lord of all who has no equal or superior.

(END OF CHAPTER-2, TO BE CONTINUED.....) 

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-5 CHAPTER (2)

BHAGAVANJI VISWAGURU SRI VIDYARANYA SWAMI ASHRAM, NARASARAOPET, AP.

17) SHREERASMYAHAM SHUBHAANAAMCHA VANITHAANAAM PATHIVRATHAA

JAYA HEYTHURAHAM DHARMAHA JEYTHROONAAMCHA JAYOSMYAHAM.

Meaning- I am Lakshmi among the auspicious, among women I am pure (chaste), in victory I am the quality of righteousness and I am the triumph of all the victors. 

18) RUCHEENAAM CHAASMIMAADHURYAM MAATHUHU PREMAAHAMEYVACHA

SHRUNGAAROSMI RASAANAAMCHA KAALASYA NIYAMOSMYAHAM.

Meaning- In tastes I am sweetness, in love I am mother's love, in the navarasas I am romance (sringaram) and I am the administrator of time. 

19) SAURABHAM CHAASMI PUSHPAANAAM SAUNDARYAM PRAKRUTHEYHE PARAM

NYAAYOSMI NYAAYAKARTHROONAAM SHEELAMCHAASMI SATHAAM SADAA.

Meaning- I am the fragrance in flowers, I am the ultimate beauty of nature, I am justice in judges and the moral conduct in good people.

20) SATHVAPRADOSMYAHAM VAAYUHU VARUNOSMIJALAPRADAHA

BHEEKARAANAA MAHAM MRUTHYUHU VAIDYOHAM HITHAKAARINAAM.

Meaning- I am the God of Wind (vayu) in granting strength, I am the God of Rain (varuna) in granting water, I am Death in causing fear, I am the doctor (physician) in the welfare towards people.

21) KSHEERAMCHAASMIDRAVAANAAMCHA YAUVANAM VAYASAAMAHAM

SHUDDHAANAAMAHAM AGNISHCHA YOGINAAM CHA PATHANJALIHI.

Meaning- Among liquids I am milk, in the age span I am youth, among purities I am fire and among yogis I am Pathanjali.

22) NEYTHAASMYAHAM PRAJAANAAMCHA DHAATHAAHAM KARMASANTHATHEYHE

PAAPAGHNAANAAMAHAM GANGAA ROGAGHNAANAAMAHAM SUDHAA.

Meaning-I am the Leader of people, I am the Creator of communities bound by destiny (karma), I am Holy Ganges in destroying sins and I am the Elixir that cures diseases.

23) DEIVAGNYAHA KAALAVETTHROONAAM RANJAKAANAAM CHA GAAYAKAHA

SHILPINAAM VISWAKARMAAHAM NATAKOSMI VINODINAAM.

Meaning- I am Deivagnya (astrologer/fortune teller) who has the knowledge of time, in delighting people I am the singer, in sculpture I am Vishwakarma (craftsman deity and son of Brahma) and in entertainment I am an actor.

24) BHAASHAANAAMASMIGAIRVAANEE SHAABDIKAANAAM CHA PAANINIHI

VEDAANUGOSMI THARKAANAAM PRAANINAAM CHAA BHAYAPRADAHA.

 Meaning- Among languages I am Sanskrit, in the science of words (shabda shastra) and grammar I am Panini (Sanskrit etymologist, grammarian and venerated researcher in Hinduism), in debates I follow the Vedas and grant fearlessness/protection to living beings.

25) ASTHIRAANAAM MANASCHAAHAM KSHANIKAANAAMAHAM THATITH

DHAARMIKOSMI JANAANAAMCHA NISCHAYOSMI SUDHEEMATHAAM.

Meaning- In restless people I am the mind, in such that are instantaneous and momentary I am lightning, among people I am the righteous One, I am the willpower of intellectuals.

26) AHIMSAKO VRATHASDHAANAAM JANAKOHA MASANGINAAM

YAADAVAANAAM KRISHNOHAM DHARMAGNYAANAAMAHAM MANUHU.

Meaning- Among those who have taken vows (vrathas) I am nonviolence, among those who are detached I am Janaka, among Yadavas I am Krishna and among people who are knowledgeable in righteousness I am Manu.

(TO BE CONTINUED.....)

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-4 CHAPTER (2)

MY HUSBAND LATE SRI. ECHAMPATI VENKATA RAMAKRISHNA OFFERING PADA POOJA TO BHAGAVANJI VISWAGURU SRI. VIDYARANYA SWAMI, NARASARAOPET, AP (Early 70s)

 7) MAAMVIDDHI BHOOTHABHARTHAARAM SRIVISHNUM BHOGA YOGINAM

ABHIJAANEEHI MAAMEVA SHIVESHAM GNYAANAYOGINAAM.

Meaning- One must know Me as the bearer of all living beings and all elements, as Sri Vishnu the yoga of luxuries, and Shiva who is the yoga of Knowledge.

8) AHAM VEDAVIDAAM VYAASAHA  AACHAARYAANAAM CHA SHANKARAHA

VARADAANAAM NRUSIMHASCHA DHWAJAANAAM PRANAVADHWAJAHA.

Meaning-In the knowledge of Vedas I am Sage Vyasa Maharshi, in Acharyas (great Spiritual Masters) I am Shankara, Lord Narasimha in granting boons and in all the flags ('dhwaja'- 'dhwaja sthambam' in temple foyers) I am the flag that contains 'Omkaram'.

9) KAPEENAAM AANJANEYOSMI VITTHESHO DHANINAA MAHAM

NRUPAANAAM RAAMACHANDROSMI MUKTHAANAAM SHREESHUKOSMYAHAM.

Meaning- In monkeys I am Anjaneya, among the wealthiest I am Kubera, among kings I am Ramachandra, among the liberated souls I am Sri Suka.

10) MAHENDROSMI SURAANAAMCHA DHEEMATHAAMCHABRUHASPATHIHI

THEJASVINAA MAHAAM BHAASVAAN SHISHIRAANAAM SUDHAAMSHUMAAN.

 Meaning- In Gods (Devas) I am Mahendra, among intellectuals I am Brihaspathi, among the effulgent I am Sun, in coolness I am Moon.

11) KSHETHRAANAA MASMI KAASHEECHA THEERDHAANAA MASMISAAGARAHA

DHENURASMI PASHOONAAMCHA VARNAANAAMBRAAHMANOSMYAHAM.

Meaning- Among divine places I am Varanasi (Kasi), among holy rivers I am the ocean, among animals I am the cow and in castes I am brahmin.

12) VINAYOSMI GUNAANAAMCHA YAGNYOSMYAHAM SUKARMANAAM

ABHAYAMCHAASMI VEERAANAAM VISHWASOSMI MAHAATHMANAAM.

Meaning- In qualities I am humility, in good deeds I am 'yagnam' (fire sacrifice), in warriors I am fearlessness and in great people I am trustworthiness.

13) VAAGMINAAM SATHYAVAADEECHA SHUCHEENAAM BRAHMACHAARYAHAM

BHOORIPRADOSMI DAATHROONAAM SHAANTHOSMIGNYAANINAAMAHAM.

Meaning- Among good speakers I am the epitome of Truth, among the pure I am celibate (brahmacharya), among philanthropists I am abundance, among the knowledgeable I am calm and serene.

14) PITHAAHAM SARVABHOOTHAANAAM MAATHAA CHAASMI THADHAAGURUHU

BHARTHAAHAM SARVAVISHVASYA SUHRUCHCHAASMI PRIYANKARAHA.

Meaning- I am the Father, Mother and the Spiritual Master of all living beings and all the elements. I bear the entire Universe. I am the loving Friend.

15) PITHAAMAHOSMI SAAKSHEECHA MAAMVIDDHI PRAPITHAAMAHAM

VEDAA AHAM PARAMGNYAANAM PRABHUSHCHAASMI DRUDHAVRATHAHA.

Meaning- I am the Oldest One ('pithamaha'), I am the Witness, I am Older than the oldest (prapithamaha). I am the compilation of all Vedas. With firm and fixed vows I am the Lord of the highest Knowledge.

16) DVIJAANAA MASMYAHAM THYAAGEE YATHEENAAM GNYAANAVAANAHAM

POSHAKAANAAM GRIHASTHOSMI KSHATHRIYAANAAMAHAM PRABHUHU.

Meaning- Among brahmins I am an ascetic (one who renounces, sacrifices), among monks I am the Wise One (of highest knowledge), among those who offer food and shelter I am the householder and among Kshatriyas I am the King.

(TO BE CONTINUED......)

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-3 CHAPTER (1&2)

BHAGAVANJI VISWAGURU SRI VIDYARANYA SWAMI

21) SAMPOORNA BHAKTHI BHAAVENA SAMARPITHAM YADA STHITHATH

ALPAMVAA BAHOOVAA SATHYAM SWEEKAROMI PRIYAATHMANAA.

Meaning- Whatever is offered to me with total and absolute devotion, regardless of whether it is meager or big, I will accept that offering with a loving soul.

22) YAM GNYAATHVAA RUSHAYASSA RVE PARAMAARDHA PADAMGATHAAHA

THAMEKAM SARVALOKAANAAM NITHYESWARAM NIBODHAMAAM.

Meaning- That One who is realized by all sages attain the Supreme state. Recognize and realize Me as that One, the Eternal Lord in all the worlds.

23) YAYAACHA MAAYAYAA NITHYAM BHRAANTHAA BHAVANTHI JEEVINAHA

JITHAAHI SAAMAHAAMAAYAA MADBHAKTHEYNA VIVEKINAA.

Meaning- Illusion is the cause for bafflement in all living beings. The same illusion is destroyed effortlessly by my devotee. 

24) SARVAADHIKA MUPAASHRITHYA MAAMEKAM PURUSHOTTHAMAM

YASTHISHTATHI VIVEKEE THAM NOPEKSHEY SHARANAAGATHAM.

Meaning- I, who am the Supreme Power and the Highest Being will not neglect the wise devotee who completely surrenders only to Me.

END OF CHAPTER (1)

CHAPTER (2)

1) AVYAYAANANTHA SHAKTHESHCHA SARVALOKAADHIVAASINAHA

THATHVAM MEYO BHIJAANAATHI BANDHAATHSAHI PRAMUCHYATHEY.

Meaning- Whoever correctly realizes My essential nature as undiminishable and infinite residing (pervading) in all worlds, such a person is freed from all attachments and bondage.

2) MAMA MAAYAA PRABHAAVENA SULABHO NAASMI SARVADAA

MAHAAMAAYAA MIMAAM THEERTHVAA MUNAYO MATHPADAM GATHAAHA.

Meaning- I cannot be easily realized at all times due to effect of the great illusion created by Me. Revered sages who have surpassed this great illusion attain My Supreme state.

3) YADANANTHAM MAMAISHVARYAM SANGRAHENA PADAAMYAHAM

THADADBHUTHAM SUVIGNYAAYA MUKTHOBHAVATHI MAANAVAHA.

Meaning- My divinity and Supreme power which is limitless and infinite. Man is liberated by understanding the most wondrous realization.

4) BHAKTHAAYADAACHA PEEDYANTHEY DURBUDDHIBHIHI RASAADUBHIHI

THADAANEEM CHA VASHEEKRUTHYA MAAYAAM MEY PRABHAVAAMYAHAM.

Meaning- When wicked minded and aggressive (non-saintly nature) people harass my devotees, I incarnate by using my illusory strength (in order to protect my devotees).

5) SAMRAKSHANAAYA BHAKTHAANAAM VINAASHAAYA CHA VAIRINAAM

SAMVARDHANAAYA DHARMASYA SAMBHAVAAMI NIJECHCHAYAA.

Meaning- In order to protect my devotees, to destroy enemies and for promoting righteousness I incarnate at my own will.

6) APRAAKRUTHAM MAMAISHVARYAM DEHAVATHVAM VILAKSHANAM

KARMATHATHVAM CHA YOVETTHI MUKTHI STHASYA KARASDHITHAA.

Meaning-  Any person who realizes that my unmanifested Supreme power is beyond nature and comprehension,  the nature of physical body (that body is distinct from the soul contained within) and the nature of 'karma' which is very complex ('karya' -action and 'karana'-cause, reason)- such a person has liberation right in the palm of his hand!

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-2 CHAPTER (1)

BHAGAVANJI VISWAGURU SRI VIDYARANYA SWAMI

(Bhagavanji's bhajan playing in the background of the video is my Veena, "Vidyaranya Pahimam Vidyaranya Rakshamam..." which I played and recorded at home and sent to my husband who was in ICU from April 28th to May 10th, 2021...till the day he left this world....)

11)  SARVAPAAPA VIMUKTHASYA SARVAKAAMA VIRAAGINAHA

SARVAVIGNYAANA POORNASYA SARVAANANDO BHAVEDDHRUVAM.

Meaning- One who is rid of all sins (purged), who has detached himself from all desires and who is filled with Supreme Knowledge can definitely attain the Ultimate Bliss.

12) SVAYAM SHRADDHAA VIHEENASYA GURU STHASYA KAROTHI KIM

PARAAM SHRADDHA MUPAASHRITHYA GURUBHAKTHIM SADAAKURU.

Meaning- What can the Spiritual Master  do when the disciple himself is not respectful and obedient (lacking essential qualities such as reverence and humility towards Guru)? Therefore the disciple must practice absolute dedication and reverence in worshipping the Spiritual Master.

13) MAYAAVYAKTHA SWAROOPENA VYAAPTHAM SARVAMIDAM JAGATH

ASANGAM BHOOTHABHARTHAARAM SARVAATHMAANAM BHAJASVAMAAM.

Meaning-I pervade the entire Universe in my unmanifested form. I am unattached while bearing the 5 elements and I am the soul in all living beings. Worship Me.

14) GAMISHYASIYADAA MAUDHYAM DHARMAADHARMAVINIRNAYE

MAAMKURUTHVAM THADAADHYAANAM GNYAANAM PRAAPYA THARISHYASI.

Meaning- Due to your ignorance when you find it difficult to identify the difference between right and wrong, meditate upon Me. Then you will be able to acquire knowledge and liberate yourself.

15) NIRUDDHAMAPI THEY CHITTHAM MOHAM YADAA GAMISHYATHI

MAAMEESHWARAM THADAA DHYAATHVAA MOHAATHVAMHI VIMOKSHYASEY.

Meaning- Against the strength of your willpower if your mind is still weakened by illusion, then meditate on Myself who am Lord Isvara and you will then be able to disentangle from illusion.

16) SHRAUTHAANYA VAIDIKAANEETHI DWIVIDHAANI MATHAANIVAI

SHRUNU VAKSHYE YADHAASATHYAMVAIDIKAM THU MATHAM HI MEY.

Meaning- There are two religions, namely-Vedic (Vedas) and non-Vedic (against Vedas). Listen as I speak the Truth. Vedic (Vedas) is my religion.

17) ADHIKAARA VIHEENAAYE THAARANAARDHAMCHA THAANAPI 

MATHAANYA VAIDIKAANEETHI THVAM SVASDHOBHAVAVAIDIKAHA.

Meaning- There are non-Vedic religions to promote the ineligible ones, therefore belonging to the Vedic religion, dwell within your Self (Atma).

18) RAAGADVESHA VIYUKTHOSMI SARVEYSHAAMCHA SAMOSMYAHAM

YADHAA BHAKTHISTHADHAA MUKTHIHI BHAKTHIM MAYISDHIRAAM KURU.

Meaning- I am free of attachment and resentment. I am impartial to all living beings. The quality of devotion determines the state of liberation. Therefore be firmly devoted to me at all times.

19) SDHITHVAA HAM THAVA HRUDDESHEY BODHAYAAMI HITHAAYATHEY

SARVAVEDARAHASYAARDHAM ANTHARVAANEEM SHRUNUSHVAMEY.

Meaning- For the sake of your welfare, established in your heart region, I am preaching all the secrets of the divine Vedas. Listen to my Inner Voice (antharvani). 

20) VAARIDAATHPATHITHAM NEERAM YADHAAGACHCHATHI VAARIDHIM

GURUDAIVA NAMASKAARAHA MAAMEYVA PRATHIGACHCHATHI.

Meaning- Just like how the water which falls from the clouds reach and mix with the oceans, in the same way your prayers and prostrations to all the Spiritual Masters and Gods will attain Myself.

(TO BE CONTINUED.....)

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI-1 CHAPTER (1)

BHAGAVANJI Viswaguru Sri Vidyaranya Swami, Narasaraopet, Guntur District, AP

Srimad Bhagavad Bharathi dhyana slokam-

"Bhakthaaya Prathibodhithaam Bhagavathaa sarveshwarenasvayam

Thenaivagradhithaam puraana kavinaa hyadvaitha bhaavaadbhuthaam

Aanadaamrutha Varshineem Bhagavatheem Kaivalyasampathpradaam

Ambaaham Thvanusandadhaami Bhagavachchree Bhaaratheemthvaam Paraam."

1) YADRUCHCHAYOPALABDHAM HI MOKSHADWAARA MAPAAVRUTHAM

SEVITHVAA MAAM KRUTHAATHMAANO LABHANTHEY SHAASHVATHAM PADAM.

Meaning- Those who are fortunate are those who serve Me. They effortlessly within the spur of a moment reach the opened doors of 'Moksha Dwaaram' to attain the state of eternity.

2) BALOVAASTHU YUVAACHAANYAHA YO MAAM VETHTHI MAHESHWARAM

MAHAAN BHAVATHI DHANYAATHMAA SA POOJYA SSARVA SAJJANAIHI.

Meaning- Whether it is a boy or a young man, whoever realizes Me as Lord Maheswara is most fortunate and he will be worshipped by the noble ones.

3) SARVA DHARMAANSSAMUTHSRUJYA MAAMEKAM HI SANAATHANAM

SEVASVA SARVA BHAAVENA SARVAPAAPA VIMOCHAKAM.

Meaning- By recognizing and worshipping me as the One and Only who is Eternal and timeless my devotees transcend all the worldy laws (dharmas) and are freed from sins.

4) MAAMEESHWARAM VIJAANEEHI SARVASYA HRUDI SAMSTHITHAM

MAAMEVA SHARANAM GACHCHA SARVA VYAAPINA MAVYAYAM.

Meaning- Recognize me as Iswara residing in the hearts of all living beings. Seek refuge in Me, who am the All-Pervading, and undiminishable.

5)MADBHAKTHA SSARVA DURGAANI MATHPRASAADAA THTHARISHYATHI

GNYAATHVETHDHAM SUJANAASSARVEY BHAJANTHEY MAAM JANAARDANAM.

Meaning- My devotee crosses over unimaginable and impossible challenges due to My Grace. The noble ones who realize this fact worship me as Lord Janardana.

6) MAANA GARVAADI DOSHAIRYE PRANASHTAA HYAVIVEKINAHA

NABHAJANTHI NARAA STHEY MAAM MANUSHYA DEHA DHAARINAM.

Meaning- Those who have lost their wisdom due to negative traits like arrogance and ego do not worship Me as I am dressed in a human body.

7) VEDASHAASTHRA PURTAANESHU YATH GNYAANAM HI SUNISCHITHAM

GNYAANAM THATHSAMUPAASHRITHYA PAALAYAAMI JAGATHRAYAM.

Meaning- I reign over the 3 worlds (Bhuloka, Antarloka and Shivaloka) with the authority of the knowledge which is established through vedas, shasthras and puranas.

8) KADHAYISHYANTHI THEYGNYAANAM AACHAARYAASTHATHVA DARSHINAHA

GNYAANAVIGNYAANA SAMTHRUPTHAAHA SARVABHOOTHA DAYAALAVAHA.

Meaning- The Enlightened Spiritual Masters, with compassion, reveal the Supreme Knowledge to people who are satisfied by the mere knowledge of science and academics.

9) PRANIPAATHA PARIPRASHNA SUSROOSHAA VINAYOKTHIBHIHI

BRAHMACHARYA THAPOBHYAAMCHA PRANANEEYAA GURORMATHIHI.

Meaning- One must please the mind of the Spiritual Master by prostrating to His feet, relentless analysis and inquisition, dedicated service, respectful speech, celibacy and penance.

10) SHRUTHISMRUTHI PURAANESHU SOOTHRABHAASHYAKRUTHISHVAPI

PURAAMAYAA THADUKTHAM HI YATHGNYAATHAVYAM MUMUKSHUBHIHI.

Meaning- I have prior knowledge and Am the source (origin) of all knowledge which is sought from mumukshus (sages devoid of desires and who pursue the path of liberation), sruthis, smrithis, vedas, dharmas, shastras, puranas  and Brahma Sutras with their interpretations.

(TO BE CONTINUED....)

SRIMAD BHAGAVAD BHARATHI

BHAGAVANJI VISWAGURU SRI. VIDYARANYA SWAMI

ECHAMPATI SRI VENKATA RAMAKRISHNA

While in the midst of translating Sri Guru Gita I instinctively felt my beloved husband late Sri. E.Venkata Ramakrishna's (who is Bhagavanji's ardent devotee and who reached His abode on 10th May, 2021)  instructions (like in all aspects of my life) asking me to translate and upload Srimad Bhagavad Bharathi simultaneously. 

Srimad Bhagavad Bharathi is the divine work of Bhagavanji Viswaguru Sri. Vidyaranya Swami of Narasaraopet, Guntur District, Andhrapradesh. I will start uploading Srimad Bhagavad Bharathi from the auspicious day of Vijayadasami which is tomorrow.

BHAGAVANJI'S DHYANA SLOKAM-

MAHAADEVAM UMAAKAANTHAM SACCHIDANANDA MAADHAVAM

VIDYAARANYAM SHIVAM NAUMI VISWAACHAARYA YASHASVINAM

NITHYESWARAM NIRAAKAARAM NIKHILAADHAARAMAVYAYAM

NISSANGAM NIRGUNAM SHAANTHAM VIDYAARANYAM NAMAAMYAHAM.

SARVAARTHI SHAMANAM KRISHNAM SADAANANDADA SHANKARAM 

VARAM VISWAGURUM VANDE SHREE VIDYAARANYA ROOPINAM.

THAAPATHRAYAHARAM SHUDDHAM LOKATHRAYA SUBHOOSHANAM

SHLOKATHRAYAMIDAM PUNYAM MUKTHIM GACCHATHI YAH PATHETH

VIDYAARANYO PARAMBRAHMA VIDYAARANYO MAHESWARAHA

VIDYAARANYO MAMAATHMAAYAM THASMAI BHAGAVATHEY NAMAHA.

 

KADAMBAVANAVASINI-BHOOPALAM

SARASWATI POOJA-14th, OCTOBER, 2021

"KADAMBAVANAVAASINEEM KANAKAVALLAKEE DHAARINEEM

MAHAARHAMANIHAARINEEM MUKHASAMULLASADWAARUNEEM

DAYAAVIBHAVAKAARINEEM VISHADAROCHANAA CHAARINEEM

TRILOCHANAKUTUMBINEEM THRIPURASUNDAREEM AASHRAYE!!!"

(Extract from Tripurasundari Ashtakam, indicating Goddess Tripurasundari as a form of Goddess Saraswati)

"O Goddess Tripurasundari, residing in the woods of Kadamba trees and holding a golden Veena, who is adorned with beautiful jewelry studded with precious gems and whose face shines with ambrosia!

The compassionate Goddess who bestows abundance, the One with large eyes and whose sight is all encompassing, pervading the Universe and the Divine Consort of the three-eyed One, I seek refuge in Thee."

SRIVIDYA VEENA (4)-KUNDALINI YOGA (SARASWATI VEENA-24)

SRI RAMANASHRAM, TIRUVANNAMALAI

Usually, my frequent trips to Ramanashram, Tiruvannamalai are meant for soaking in the sheer peace, tranquility and vibrations of Sri Ramana Maharshi's presence. I got the same feeling of bliss in Himalayas, when I went there for A.R.Rahman's 'Jana Gana Mana..' in 1999. Prayers, mantras, slokas and meditation are not necessary in charged places such as these. An inexplicable bliss of inner silence and stillness fills our hearts in such places. I just sit down, do nothing...stare into space...nothing matters as GOD is felt through every moment...all around and within oneself.

I sat leaning against the wall in Ramanashram (almost 2 decades ago) and stared idly at an unkempt man seated right opposite to me in the men's section. He wore a soiled veshti, his long beard and hair were matted. I would have shifted my gaze if I didn't catch him smiling at me. Puzzled, I looked around wondering if the smile was directed at me or at somebody else.

I realised that he was smiling only at me and I smiled back. He immediately got up and walked steadily towards me. I thought he was going to ask me for money or assistance. 

(Conversation in tamil)

There was a wealth of wisdom in his eyes as he addressed me, "You were the one who played Veena here last night, isn't it?"

"Yes" I smiled.

He declared with a smile, "I normally don't come down here often. You are fortunate that I came in time to listen to you and that I am talking to you right now." There was an air of authority about him which was in sharp contrast to his dishevelled appearance.

"Oh"! I wondered who he could be.

He sat right in front of me. In close quarters it appeared as though he did not bathe for many days.

"Do you know Khechari Mudra?"

His question caught me unawares. I was stunned, not expecting him to ask me something like that.

"What is it? I don't know." 

He opened his mouth wide to show me the khechari mudra. 

"Do it."

He said in a commanding voice.

Embarrassed I looked around.

He urged, "You need to do it for your Veena playing. Very very important."

He got my complete attention. 

My eyes widened in fascination, "Why...how?" I asked

"If you do it while playing Veena, your kundalini will lead you to a higher state of consciousness."

"Really??!!"

"Do it."

Forgetting my surroundings I did the khechari mudra. 

"No...like this.."

He did the mudra along with me for a few seconds after ensuring I did it the correct way.

He got up abruptly and started to leave. Even I got up hastily to follow him. 

I addressed him anxiously, "Where do you stay? I want to meet you again. I need to know a few things about Veena and yoga."

"I live somewhere up the hills, I don't stay in any particular place. You can't meet me. You carry on with what I told you. That's enough."

"No...please I want to see you again,  just one more time." I pleaded, feeling like a kid.

Looking straight he kept walking ahead, "No child.. please go on...Keep doing what I showed you. I have to leave."

I stopped in my tracks, a feeling of sadness washing over me as I watched his retreating figure helplessly.....