Sriman Nigamantha Maha Deshika Dva-trimshat -- Swamy Deshikan's N ityaradhana kainkaryam at Thuppul

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Swamy Deshikan Thiruvadigale Sharanam !!!

 

Bhagavat-bhaagavatha-acharya anugrahams have inspired adiyen to embark on a

likhitha kainkaryam towards assembling support for Swamy Deshikan's

Nityaradhana kainkaryam at Thuppul.

 

As part of this kainkaryam, adiyen would like to share "Sriman Nigamantha

Maha Deshika Dva-trimshat" inspired by the magnificent work

"Ghanta-guru-stava:" composed by the legendary Swamy Kotikanyadanam Sri

Krishna Thathacharya Maha Deshikan.

 

PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN SWAMY'S NITYARADHANA KAINKARYAM AT THUPPUL

 

All technical and translation errors in this English rendering are solely

adiyen's. Let us begin our journey cruising through the infinite ocean of

our Swamy's glories.

 

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Beseech we the resplendent bell extolled by the regal lore

Devoid of whose resounding, the Lord of Sri is not adored - 1

 

The rites of consecration are stipulated in the texts of Agamas that have

been ordained by none other than Sriman Narayana. Reference may be given to

Swamy Deshika's Yatiraja Saptati wherein Swamy quotes in the first verse -

"pravaktA chChandasAM vaktA pancharAtrasya yaHsvayam". These texts of Agamas

stipulate elaborate guidelines as to the mode of worship of the Supreme

Sriman Narayana. As per the stipulations of the Agama texts, all the

sacristies used for Thiruvaradhanam need to be consecrated with Vedic

mantras. These texts of consecration unequivocally and clearly quote that

the Ghanta shall be essentially consecrated and used for the thiruvaradhanam

of Sriman Narayana.

 

The usage of the word "resplendent" is significant as it conveys a double

metaphor. The first usage conveys the state of being bright and glittering.

A Ghanta used in the Thiruvaradhanam of Emperumaan portrays this feature.

 

The same may be enjoyed about Swamy Deshika also. This is in line with Swamy

Nayanaracharya's anubhavam of Swamy Deshika in his 'Deshika vigraha dhyana

stotram' wherein Swamy Nayanaracharya by saying "AdityavarNam viShadaM

mamAkShNO:" - compares the colour of Swamy Deshika to the golden yellow hue

of the rising Sun.

 

The second meaning of the word "resplendent" signifies the virtue of Swamy

Deshika being pregnant with Supreme knowledge that has the capacity to

satiate thirsty seekers by conferring on them the bliss of beatitude. It

glorifies the "Acharya tanmai" or the virtue of Swamy Deshika being the

universal preceptor.

 

Glory to the crown of preceptors, the unconquered and blemishless

Shines he resplendent in scriptures with adjuncts none to name ! - 2

 

Swamy Deshika is indeed the crown of preceptors or 'vidvan matangaja

shikhAbharaNam'. He is indeed the divine incarnation of the holy bell of

the Lord. It is the siddhantham of Srimath Bhagavath Ramanuja alone that is

concordant to the sanaatana sampradayam of Vedas. Thus the true knowledge of

the Supreme shines forth with luster in the works of Ramanuja. Swamy Deshika

who imbibed this luster is definitely the manifestation of brahma-jnAnam.

Beaming with this jnAnam, Swamy has indeed remained steadfast and

blemishless. Having crowned the Supreme Lord of knowledge on his tongue,

Swamy remains unknown to debacles and defeats.

 

It is a natural coincidence that one gets to see the archa svaroopams of

Swamy Deshika, with the fingers on his right hand adorning the imparting

posture or the jnanamudrai, while his left hand enshrines the Srikosham or

the 'imperial scriptures'. He is indeed the faithful companion of the

imperial lore.

 

Perumal is extolled as the nirupAdhika Swamy to one and all. Perumal along

with Sri is indeed our universal supreme master with no limiting adjuncts.

This means that there is no binding relation for Permal to be our master

(Sheshi) and we to be his sub-servients (shesha). He is sarva sheshi to

everyone at all times.

 

Swamy Deshika is indeed the acharya who is distinguished to be addressed

with the nirupAdhika Deshika shabdam. He is indeed the universal preceptor

for the entire human community. The parama vaidika Srivaishnava

Srisampradaya darshanam that was re-established by Ramanuja was fortified,

strengthened and made into an impregnable citadel by none other than Swamy

Deshika. He is hence addressed with the word 'Deshika' that means an acharya

in general. It is a nirupadhika shabdam - one that has no limiting adjuncts

or binding reasons.

 

In this aspect Swamy Deshika is held at par with the Lord of Sri Himself.

 

This verse by allegory might also be referred to Paraman. Paraman is indeed

the unconquered and blemishless. He is the first acharya in the paramparai

and is hence the crown of preceptors. The imperial Vedas in its entirety

speak about none but Paraman alone. The Lord in His Geetha says "vedaishcha

sarvai: ahameva vedya:" attesting to this fact. He is again the nirupAdhika

Swamy to one and all as he is the universal master with no binding reasons

or limiting adjuncts.

 

To be contd

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Sriman Shathakopa thathacharya swamy of Kanchipuram has released a VCD of

Swamy Thuppul Deshikan's Thirunakshatram celebrations. Please avail this

rare opportunity. Bhagavathas making a contribution of more than Rs 300/-

towards Swamy Deshikan Nityaradhanam Kainkaryam will be given this CD as a

pArithoshakam (present) and Swamy's anugraham.

 

Interested bhagavathas may kindly send their Cheques or Drafts to -

 

Sriman SatakOpa Tatacharya

Thooppul Vedantha Desikar Charitable Trust.

# 8-B, Sannidhi Street,

Little Kancheepuram:631 501.

Tel : 04112-269919 (Kanchi)

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vAzhi vyAkhyAmuddirak kai !!!

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