81st Tn Celebrations of H.H. Srimad Poundarikapuram Andavan Swami

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Sri:

 

SrimatE Gopaladesika MahadesikAya Namaha,

 

Dear Bhaktas,

 

Adiyen wishes to salute AsmadAcharyan's Sarva BhUta Daya and remember

with gratitude the MahOpakAram bestowed upon adiyen. H.H. Sri

Paravakottai Andavan Swami blessed adiyen with Prapatti on May 26

1999. Upon receiving Prapatti adiyen truly felt wedded to the Divya

Dampatis through H.H. Prior to granting Prapatti, H.H. instructed

adiyen to perform Sethu snanam at TirupullaNi. H.H. described with

great attention to detail, the route from Srirangam to TirupullaNi,

pointing out the places of significance to Lord Narayana along the

way. H.H. very affectionately described the Kaimkaryam of

Tirukoshtiyur nambi, when focussing on the Kshetram of Tirukkoshtiyur.

H.H. also informed adiyen of the place at TirupullaNi, from where

adiyen could partake of Perumal Prasadam after performing Sethu

Snanam. Adiyen was immensely moved by the overbearing concern of H.H.

for every aspect of adiyen's welfare. Adiyen's return to Srirangam was

delayed by a few hours since we lost our way. Consequently, it was

10.30 pm when adiyen reached the Ashramam. Adiyen was shocked to see

H.H. waiting with concern at the entrance to the Ashramam. Adiyen

entered the ashramam with the words "apacharam apacharam" (for causing

so much concern to H.H.and keeping him awake at that late hour of the

night) on his lips. H.H. smilingly remarked "I just now came out of

the Ashramam upon hearing the noise of the car. I was not waiting

outside all along." Adiyen was overwhelmed upon experiencing the

Vatsalyam of H.H. The term Vatsa denotes a calf. A cow that has just

given birth to a calf is called "Dhenu". The affection of a Dhenu for

its Vatsa is known as Vatsalyam. It is an understatement to say that

H.H. exudes Vatsalyam at all times for all of Shishyas and Abhimanis.

The greater the apacharams of the shishya, the greater is the

Vatsalyam bestowed by H.H. as he corrects the erring jivan. Adiyen

wishes to remember this experience with H.H. in the context of Swami

Desikan's Hayagriva Stotram salutation "navam navam pAtramAham

dayAyA:"

 

Swami Desikan eloquently glorifies Daya Devi in 108 exquisite verses

of the Daya Shatakam. In verse 15 of the Daya Shatakam, Swami Desikan

states "Oh Daya Devi ! Lord Srinivasa, the house-holder at the

Thirumalai Hill shines with His qualities of Jnana, Bala, Aishwarya,

Veerya, Sakti and the like, only because of Your presence therewith.

If only You, Daya were not present, then all His qualities

would become devalued and turn out to be mere doshas or defects. You,

Daya Devi, make Him what He is." In the Padhuka Sahasram, Swami

Desikan glorifies the Padhukas (Swami NammAzhwar and Sadacharyas in

his line) as verily the embodiment of the Lord's Daya. Adiyen wishes

to remember H.H.'s MahOpakaram in blessing adiyen and his family with

Prapatti through these salutations of Swami Desikan and the Stotra

Ratnam salutation of Swami Alavandar, a pre-eminent Acharya, of our

Sampradayam.

 

Swami AlavandAr, in a mood of intense naichyanusandhanam

(self-depracation) states in the Stotra Ratnam "na Dharma nishtOsmi

na...." However these words characterize adiyen to perfection.

Consequently, the Lord's Daya is of paramount importance to

adiyen. The most merciful Lord Narayana blessed adiyen with SadAcharya

sambandham-"Pesum Daivam NadamAdum Daivam" for his reformation and

redemption. The compassion exuded by H.H. is similar to the Ganges

river, which cleanses everyone that takes a bath in it regardless of

caste, creed, sex, attainment or background. H.H. is totally

non-discriminatory in the matter of granting refuge to a Prapanna.

In this respect, he is verily the "Ashrita vatsalyaIka mahOdadhE"

 

Such a great Mahan-an incomparable ocean of mercy, the unfailing

refuge of one in distress! Adiyen humbly requests all Bhaktas to

contribute to the 81st Tirunakshatram celebrations of H.H. which is

fast approaching (March 24-30, 2001).

 

Contributions from the USA are tax exempt. Please send your checks to

 

SMSA Inc,

c/o Smt. Nagu Satyan,

7821 W Alder Drive

Littleton, CO 80128

 

Please indicate on the memo of your check that your contribution

is for Srimad Poundarikapuram Ashramam.

 

For those in India, please send the cheque or drafts in favour of

"S.P.A.V Trust, 81st Jayanthi a/c and send to Srikaryam, Srimad

Poundarikapuram Andavan Ashramam, 43- A/13, Asramam Road, Srirangam,

TRICHY. PIN 620006, India.

 

Namo Narayana,

 

SriMuralidhara Dasan