Relationship between Devotee and God.

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Dear friends and devotees,

Bhakti is eternal.

Let us know the relationship of the devotee and God from the discussion of two great Telugu poets.

It is said that during a discussion between to great poets, the affection of God was proved in an incident which is reproduced here, along with an introduction, for your information:-

In Andhra Pradesh, there were two great poets named Sri Pothanamatya and Srinatha. They two were brothers-in-law.

Pothana had translated Bhagavatham of Maharshi Vedavyasa into Telugu poetry, which is the treasure for Telugu community, while Srinatha translated “Kasikhandam and Srungaranaishadam†into Telugu poetry, a treasure to Telugu literature. Srinatha having submitted his writings to the kings was well off, and his writings were called as “kaaSiikhanDamayah pinDam, naishadam vidwadoushadam†(Kasikhandam is an iron ball and Naishadam is the medicine for Pundits). Srinatha persuaded Pothana to give his Bhagavatham to the king to get money, instead of suffering from poverty. But Pothana wrote Bhagavatham and submitted to the feet of Lord Srirama, without accepting any remuneration from any body. He contented to

work as a cultivator, with devotion to God.

One day, Srinatha came to Pothana and wanted to read what he had written. At that time, Pothana was writing the topic “Gajendramoksham†of Bhagavatham. He narrated the poems which reads as: “Lord Srimannarayana after hearing the helpless and surrender prayers of the Gajendra (king elephant) to save him from the clutches of the crocodile, rushed up to the scene, with out taking Sankha, Chakra and Gada etc. and not even left the edge of sari of of Mahalakshmi in his hand and there by making Jaganmatha to run after Himâ€. On hearing this, Srinatha laughed and said to Pothana “If the lord comes without any weapon, how can he kill the crocodile and save the

elephant? Is it not unnatural?†Pothana did not answer at that time and kept silent.

After some time both of them went for meals. While taking meals, Pothana arranged to hide Srinatha’s son in a separate place and to throw a big stone into the well. Immediately Pothana’s son shouted that Srinatha’s son, while playing slipped and fell into the well. On hearing the shouting, Srinatha leaving meals, ran to the well and began to cry “My son had fallen into the well. Please saveâ€. Then Pothana asked him, “O Srinatha, what is the use of shouting, without bringing a rope or a ladder to get into the wellâ€. Srinatha got angry and said “When my son had fallen into the well, I am in

panic. Why do you say like thatâ€. Then Pothana said “O Srinatha! Your son is safe.

Do not worry. A few minutes back, you expressed the doubt, as to how the Lord can save the elephant without any weapons? As you have the affection towards your son, Srimannarayana has similar affection towards his Bhkthas. Can you understand now?†Srinatha, the great poet felt for his ignorance and prayed Lord for not understanding Him properly.

Bhaktha to Lord is just like son to a father.

So let us all pray the UNIVERSAL FATHER.

(An article from my Telugu writing)

With love and regards,

Sastry

 

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A beautiful story. The Lord does not need any wweapon to kill anyone as He is sathyakama sathyasankalpa.and could acheive what He wants with sheer will as He created the world. That aikshatha bahu syaam prajaayeya .Thath thejo asrjatha., says the upanishat. The brahman willed to become many and created fire.saroja Ramanujam . Dr. SarojaRamanujam , M.A., Ph.D, sanskritsiromanireply to sarojram18 and to get the previous posts--- On Sun, 8/2/09, Dr.B.G.Y Sastry <drbgysastry wrote:Dr.B.G.Y Sastry <drbgysastry[Guruvayur] Relationship between Devotee and God.guruvayur Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 10:44 AM

 

 

Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal. Let us know the relationship of the devotee and God from the discussion of two great Telugu poets. It is said that during a discussion between to great poets, the affection of God was proved in an incident which is reproduced here, along with an introduction, for your information: - In Andhra Pradesh, there were two great poets named Sri Pothanamatya and Srinatha. They two were brothers-in- law. Pothana had translated Bhagavatham of Maharshi Vedavyasa into Telugu poetry, which is the treasure for Telugu community, while Srinatha translated “Kasikhandam and Srungaranaishadam†into Telugu poetry, a treasure to Telugu literature. Srinatha having submitted his writings to the kings was well off, and his writings were called as “kaaSiikhanDamayah pinDam, naishadam vidwadoushadam†(Kasikhandam is an iron ball and Naishadam is the medicine for Pundits). Srinatha persuaded Pothana to give his Bhagavatham to the king to get money, instead of suffering from poverty. But Pothana wrote Bhagavatham and submitted to the feet of Lord Srirama, without accepting any remuneration from any body. He contented to

work as a cultivator, with devotion to God. One day, Srinatha came to Pothana and wanted to read what he had written. At that time, Pothana was writing the topic “Gajendramoksham†of Bhagavatham. He narrated the poems which reads as: “Lord Srimannarayana after hearing the helpless and surrender prayers of the Gajendra (king elephant) to save him from the clutches of the crocodile, rushed up to the scene, with out taking Sankha, Chakra and Gada etc. and not even left the edge of sari of of Mahalakshmi in his hand and there by making Jaganmatha to run after Himâ€. On hearing this, Srinatha laughed and said to Pothana “If the lord comes without any weapon, how can he kill the crocodile and save the

elephant? Is it not unnatural?†Pothana did not answer at that time and kept silent. After some time both of them went for meals. While taking meals, Pothana arranged to hide Srinatha’s son in a separate place and to throw a big stone into the well. Immediately Pothana’s son shouted that Srinatha’s son, while playing slipped and fell into the well. On hearing the shouting, Srinatha leaving meals, ran to the well and began to cry “My son had fallen into the well. Please saveâ€. Then Pothana asked him, “O Srinatha, what is the use of shouting, without bringing a rope or a ladder to get into the wellâ€. Srinatha got angry and said “When my son had fallen into the well, I am in

panic. Why do you say like thatâ€. Then Pothana said “O Srinatha! Your son is safe. Do not worry. A few minutes back, you expressed the doubt, as to how the Lord can save the elephant without any weapons? As you have the affection towards your son, Srimannarayana has similar affection towards his Bhkthas. Can you understand now?†Srinatha, the great poet felt for his ignorance and prayed Lord for not understanding Him properly. Bhaktha to Lord is just like son to a father. So let us all pray the UNIVERSAL FATHER. (An article from my Telugu writing) With love and regards, Sastry

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Pranamam Respected Sastryji,

 

Thank you so much for describing the relationship between Devotee and God through a nice story.

 

With Prayers,

 

Jayasankar Vattekkat

 

 

--- On Sun, 2/8/09, Dr.B.G.Y Sastry <drbgysastry wrote:

Dr.B.G.Y Sastry <drbgysastry[Guruvayur] Relationship between Devotee and God.guruvayur Date: Sunday, 2 August, 2009, 10:44 AM

 

 

 

 

 

Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal. Let us know the relationship of the devotee and God from the discussion of two great Telugu poets. It is said that during a discussion between to great poets, the affection of God was proved in an incident which is reproduced here, along with an introduction, for your information: - In Andhra Pradesh, there were two great poets named Sri Pothanamatya and Srinatha. They two were brothers-in- law. Pothana had translated Bhagavatham of Maharshi Vedavyasa into Telugu poetry, which is the treasure for Telugu community, while Srinatha translated “Kasikhandam and Srungaranaishadam†into Telugu poetry, a treasure to Telugu literature. Srinatha having submitted his writings to the kings was well off, and his writings were called as “kaaSiikhanDamayah pinDam, naishadam vidwadoushadam†(Kasikhandam is an iron ball and Naishadam is the medicine for Pundits). Srinatha persuaded Pothana to give his Bhagavatham to the king to get money, instead of suffering from poverty. But Pothana wrote Bhagavatham and submitted to the feet of Lord Srirama, without accepting any remuneration from any body. He contented to work as a cultivator, with devotion to God. One day, Srinatha came to Pothana and wanted to read what he had written. At that time, Pothana was writing the topic “Gajendramoksham†of Bhagavatham. He narrated the poems which reads as: “Lord Srimannarayana after hearing the helpless and surrender prayers of the Gajendra (king elephant) to save him from the clutches of the crocodile, rushed up to the scene, with out taking Sankha, Chakra and Gada etc. and not even left the edge of sari of of Mahalakshmi in his hand and there by making Jaganmatha to run after Himâ€. On hearing this, Srinatha laughed and said to Pothana “If the lord comes without any weapon, how can he kill the crocodile and save the elephant? Is it not unnatural?†Pothana did not answer at that time and kept silent. After some time both of them went for meals. While taking meals, Pothana arranged to hide Srinatha’s son in a separate place and to throw a big stone into the well. Immediately Pothana’s son shouted that Srinatha’s son, while playing slipped and fell into the well. On hearing the shouting, Srinatha leaving meals, ran to the well and began to cry “My son had fallen into the well. Please saveâ€. Then Pothana asked him, “O Srinatha, what is the use of shouting, without bringing a rope or a ladder to get into the wellâ€. Srinatha got angry and said “When my son had fallen into the well, I am in panic. Why do you say like thatâ€. Then Pothana said “O Srinatha! Your son is safe.

Do not worry. A few minutes back, you expressed the doubt, as to how the Lord can save the elephant without any weapons? As you have the affection towards your son, Srimannarayana has similar affection towards his Bhkthas. Can you understand now?†Srinatha, the great poet felt for his ignorance and prayed Lord for not understanding Him properly. Bhaktha to Lord is just like son to a father. So let us all pray the UNIVERSAL FATHER. (An article from my Telugu writing) With love and regards, Sastry

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Dear Shri Sastryji;

 

I was just working on something yesterday using this image. Although the Lord seems to have

the items in question in His hands, the message is the same...He is always with us, looking

after our welfare as the situation requires....Bhakti is Eternal :-)

 

Krishna Krishna Mukunda Janardana

Krishna Govinda Narayana Hare!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Dr.B.G.Y Sastry

guruvayur

Sunday, August 02, 2009 1:14 AM

[Guruvayur] Relationship between Devotee and God.

 

 

 

 

 

Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal. Let us know the relationship of the devotee and God from the discussion of two great Telugu poets. It is said that during a discussion between to great poets, the affection of God was proved in an incident which is reproduced here, along with an introduction, for your information:- In Andhra Pradesh, there were two great poets named Sri Pothanamatya and Srinatha. They two were brothers-in-law. Pothana had translated Bhagavatham of Maharshi Vedavyasa into Telugu poetry, which is the treasure for Telugu community, while Srinatha translated “Kasikhandam and Srungaranaishadam†into Telugu poetry, a treasure to Telugu literature. Srinatha having submitted his writings to the kings was well off, and his writings were called as “kaaSiikhanDamayah pinDam, naishadam vidwadoushadam†(Kasikhandam is an iron ball and Naishadam is the medicine for Pundits). Srinatha persuaded Pothana to give his Bhagavatham to the king to get money, instead of suffering from poverty. But Pothana wrote Bhagavatham and submitted to the feet of Lord Srirama, without accepting any remuneration from any body. He contented to work as a cultivator, with devotion to God. One day, Srinatha came to Pothana and wanted to read what he had written. At that time, Pothana was writing the topic “Gajendramoksham†of Bhagavatham. He narrated the poems which reads as: “Lord Srimannarayana after hearing the helpless and surrender prayers of the Gajendra (king elephant) to save him from the clutches of the crocodile, rushed up to the scene, with out taking Sankha, Chakra and Gada etc. and not even left the edge of sari of of Mahalakshmi in his hand and there by making Jaganmatha to run after Himâ€. On hearing this, Srinatha laughed and said to Pothana “If the lord comes without any weapon, how can he kill the crocodile and save the elephant? Is it not unnatural?†Pothana did not answer at that time and kept silent. After some time both of them went for meals. While taking meals, Pothana arranged to hide Srinatha’s son in a separate place and to throw a big stone into the well. Immediately Pothana’s son shouted that Srinatha’s son, while playing slipped and fell into the well. On hearing the shouting, Srinatha leaving meals, ran to the well and began to cry “My son had fallen into the well. Please saveâ€. Then Pothana asked him, “O Srinatha, what is the use of shouting, without bringing a rope or a ladder to get into the wellâ€. Srinatha got angry and said “When my son had fallen into the well, I am in panic. Why do you say like thatâ€. Then Pothana said “O Srinatha! Your son is safe.

Do not worry. A few minutes back, you expressed the doubt, as to how the Lord can save the elephant without any weapons? As you have the affection towards your son, Srimannarayana has similar affection towards his Bhkthas. Can you understand now?†Srinatha, the great poet felt for his ignorance and prayed Lord for not understanding Him properly. Bhaktha to Lord is just like son to a father. So let us all pray the UNIVERSAL FATHER. (An article from my Telugu writing) With love and regards, Sastry

 

 

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Hari Om !

 

No relationship is so sincere like the children-cum- parental relationship and so pure is the relationship between the devotee and Lord.

 

Thank you Sastryji for the lovely story which really inculcates more bhakthi in the minds of His devotees.

 

Best regards

2009/8/2 Dr.B.G.Y Sastry <drbgysastry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal. Let us know the relationship of the devotee and God from the discussion of two great Telugu poets. It is said that during a discussion between to great poets, the affection of God was proved in an incident which is reproduced here, along with an introduction, for your information:- In Andhra Pradesh, there were two great poets named Sri Pothanamatya and Srinatha.  They two were brothers-in-law. Pothana had translated Bhagavatham of Maharshi Vedavyasa into Telugu poetry, which is the treasure for Telugu community, while Srinatha translated “Kasikhandam and Srungaranaishadam” into Telugu poetry, a treasure to Telugu literature. Srinatha having submitted his writings to the kings was well off, and his writings were called as “kaaSiikhanDamayah pinDam, naishadam vidwadoushadam” (Kasikhandam is an iron ball and Naishadam is the medicine for Pundits).  Srinatha persuaded Pothana to give his Bhagavatham to the king to get money, instead of suffering from poverty.  But Pothana wrote Bhagavatham and submitted to the feet of Lord Srirama, without accepting any remuneration from any body.  He contented to work as a cultivator, with devotion to God. One day, Srinatha came to Pothana and wanted to read what he had written.  At that time, Pothana was writing the topic “Gajendramoksham” of Bhagavatham.  He narrated the poems which reads as:  “Lord Srimannarayana after hearing the helpless and surrender prayers of the Gajendra (king elephant) to save him from the clutches of the crocodile, rushed up to the scene, with out taking Sankha, Chakra and Gada etc. and not even left the edge of sari of of Mahalakshmi in his hand and there by making Jaganmatha to run after Him”.  On hearing this, Srinatha laughed and said to Pothana “If the lord comes without any weapon, how can he kill the crocodile and save the elephant?  Is it not unnatural?” Pothana did not answer at that time and kept silent. After some time both of them went for meals.  While taking meals, Pothana arranged to hide Srinatha’s son in a separate place and to throw a big stone into the well.  Immediately Pothana’s son shouted that Srinatha’s son, while playing slipped and fell into the well.   On hearing the shouting, Srinatha leaving meals, ran to the well and began to cry “My son had fallen into the well. Please save”.  Then Pothana asked him, “O Srinatha, what is the use of shouting, without bringing a rope or a ladder to get into the well”.   Srinatha got angry and said “When my son had fallen into the well, I am in panic.  Why do you say like that”.  Then Pothana said “O Srinatha!  Your son is safe. 

Do not worry.  A few minutes back, you expressed the doubt, as to how the Lord can save the elephant without any weapons?  As you have the affection towards your son, Srimannarayana has similar affection towards his Bhkthas.  Can you understand now?”  Srinatha, the great poet felt for his ignorance and prayed Lord for not understanding Him properly. Bhaktha to Lord is just like son to a father. So let us all pray the UNIVERSAL FATHER. (An article from my Telugu writing) With love and regards, Sastry    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sorry for the wrong spelling. What a beautiful depiction. Thank you very much, Radheji for the photo

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Om Namo Narayanaya--- On Sun, 8/2/09, NVP Menon <nvpmenon wrote:

NVP Menon <nvpmenonRe: [Guruvayur] Relationship between Devotee and God.guruvayur Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 5:22 PM

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, What a baeutiful depiction! Thank you for that photo

 

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Om Namo Narayanaya--- On Sun, 8/2/09, Radhe <shaantih wrote:

Radhe <shaantihRe: [Guruvayur] Relationship between Devotee and God. [1 Attachment]guruvayur Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 5:51 AM

 Dear Shri Sastryji;

 

I was just working on something yesterday using this image. Although the Lord seems to have

the items in question in His hands, the message is the same...He is always with us, looking

after our welfare as the situation requires.... Bhakti is Eternal :-)

 

Krishna Krishna Mukunda Janardana

Krishna Govinda Narayana Hare!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Dr.B.G.Y Sastry

guruvayur@grou ps.com

Sunday, August 02, 2009 1:14 AM

[Guruvayur] Relationship between Devotee and God.

 

 

 

 

 

Dear friends and devotees, Bhakti is eternal. Let us know the relationship of the devotee and God from the discussion of two great Telugu poets. It is said that during a discussion between to great poets, the affection of God was proved in an incident which is reproduced here, along with an introduction, for your information: - In Andhra Pradesh, there were two great poets named Sri Pothanamatya and Srinatha. They two were brothers-in- law. Pothana had translated Bhagavatham of Maharshi Vedavyasa into Telugu poetry, which is the treasure for Telugu community, while Srinatha translated “Kasikhandam and Srungaranaishadam†into Telugu poetry, a treasure to Telugu literature. Srinatha having submitted his writings to the kings was well off, and his writings were called as “kaaSiikhanDamayah pinDam, naishadam vidwadoushadam†(Kasikhandam is an iron ball and Naishadam is the medicine for Pundits). Srinatha persuaded Pothana to give his Bhagavatham to the king to get money, instead of suffering from poverty. But Pothana wrote Bhagavatham and submitted to the feet of Lord Srirama, without accepting any remuneration from any body. He contented to work as a cultivator, with devotion to God. One day, Srinatha came to Pothana and wanted to read what he had written. At that time, Pothana was writing the topic “Gajendramoksham†of Bhagavatham. He narrated the poems which reads as: “Lord Srimannarayana after hearing the helpless and surrender prayers of the Gajendra (king elephant) to save him from the clutches of the crocodile, rushed up to the scene, with out taking Sankha, Chakra and Gada etc. and not even left the edge of sari of of Mahalakshmi in his hand and there by making Jaganmatha to run after Himâ€. On hearing this, Srinatha laughed and said to Pothana “If the lord comes without any weapon, how can he kill the crocodile and save the elephant? Is it not unnatural?†Pothana did not answer at that time and kept silent. After some time both of them went for meals. While taking meals, Pothana arranged to hide Srinatha’s son in a separate place and to throw a big stone into the well. Immediately Pothana’s son shouted that Srinatha’s son, while playing slipped and fell into the well. On hearing the shouting, Srinatha leaving meals, ran to the well and began to cry “My son had fallen into the well. Please saveâ€. Then Pothana asked him, “O Srinatha, what is the use of shouting, without bringing a rope or a ladder to get into the wellâ€. Srinatha got angry and said “When my son had fallen into the well, I am in panic. Why do you say like thatâ€. Then Pothana said “O Srinatha! Your son is safe.

Do not worry. A few minutes back, you expressed the doubt, as to how the Lord can save the elephant without any weapons? As you have the affection towards your son, Srimannarayana has similar affection towards his Bhkthas. Can you understand now?†Srinatha, the great poet felt for his ignorance and prayed Lord for not understanding Him properly. Bhaktha to Lord is just like son to a father. So let us all pray the UNIVERSAL FATHER. (An article from my Telugu writing) With love and regards, Sastry

 

 

 

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