!!! Sri 1008 Satyadhyana Teertharu - Charitre [Part-8] !!!

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Camp at Padmasarovar…

 

After returning from Tirtupati Swamiji stayed at Padmasarovar

for almost 4-5 years. His daily routine was to take Patha to his students. He

was least bothered about any other things and made sure that nothing interrupts

his routine. This was the time when many Yatis from Chaturtha Ashrama stayed at

Uttaradimath to do Adhyayana and Patha of Dwaita Siddhantha. Prominent amongst

them were Bhandarikeri, Shiroor, Subrahmanya and Kundapura mathadhipatis. These

Yatis not only did their Adhyayana at Swamiji but also learnt many things from

him. As he use to do Anna / Vastra dana to all his students his love and

affection towards these Yatis were also same. He helped them in many ways and

took care of them and made sure that they take over their respective mutts

administrative responsibilities and perform it correctly by doing Prachara of

Madhva Siddhanta. Since these Mathadhipatis were away from their respective

mutts they always use to have crunch of manpower. Swamiji made sure that they

were provided with all facilities for their daily rituals, Pooja / Patha. He

also provided them with all provisions / facilities in terms of manpower /

money and made sure that they do their studies without any interruptions.

 

By seeing the strength of

students Uttaradimath was almost looking like a university in those days.

Irrespective of the sect Swamiji use to keep them for studies and use to help

them gain knowledge in Vedas and Dwaita Siddhantha. This was the first time

that Swamiji has stayed at one single place for so many days. Many students

were benefited from this as they completed their studies under his able

guidance. That's the reason Swamiji has produced so many shishyas in that

period. His shishyas were infinite. Not only in thousands but lakh's of people

got benefited from him. Staying at one place also brought down the income

levels and maintaining so much big family was not a simple job in those days.

Swamiji then decided to start his sanchara again. Since he was stationed at one

place he has drastically reduced his mobile force like Horses / Elephants /

Bullocks etc… and also the staff to look after these was reduced.

 

In 1846 Shaake after completing

his Guru Sri 1008 Satyajnana Teertha Swamiji Aradhana Swamiji proceed to his

next destination. Later he again returned to the Padmasarovar on invitation of

the manager of Sri Madhvasiddhantonnahinisabha. A great Sabha was arranged

again this time. After completing the Sabha Sri Satyadhyana Teertharu again

stayed there for 2 years. He conducted continuous Sudha Patha in that period.

He then decided to complete the Sudha Mangala there only. In the mean time

people from Satti which is on the banks of Krishna River requested Swamiji to

complete the Sudha Mangala in their village. Swamiji agreed for this and moveed

to Satti for Sudha Mangala. Later he continued his tour and visited Bellary /

Bagalkot etc. Later he again came back to Satti and in the mean time sent

invitations to all pundits to attend the next Sudha Mangala. He personally

examined some students and gave a discourse on Sriman Nyanasudha and later did

Mangalaharati to the Sudha Grantha. A great procession was taken out amid

chanting of veda mantras and mangala vadyas. Then it was time for Sri

Ramadevara Pooja and Teertha Prasada. Swamiji later distributed Sambhavane /

Phala Mantrakshate to pundits and moved the next destination.

 

Swamijis Digvijaya at Mysore….

 

Many people from different sects have gathered at Belgaum

for Mahasamaradhane. In that big congregation a debate was arranged with

Swamiji on the topic "TATVAMASI". Many people have come to watch this. At that

time their use to be one Mahamahopadhaya by name Lakshmipuram Srinivascharya.

He has written a book by name "DARSHANAMIMAMSA" which he dedicated to Swamiji

and gave one copy of the same to him. By seeing this one pundit from Mysore Sri

Sadashivashastri informed Swamiji that the Acharya in his book has written a

topic referring to Padmapurana Chapter 263 some thing like "TVAM CHA RUDRA

MAHABAHO" and mentioned that "Advaita" is "PRACHANNABODHA" and has deceived it.

This has created a law and order problem in Mysore as many people from

"Advaita" disagree this and decided to ban this book from getting published and

distributed. For this we inform this Acharya to apologize to all of us in

public other wise we will take necessary action again him according to law of the

land.

 

Apart from this the same Acharya

has criticized many things from my book, which is against "Advaita". Where as

all other Matacharyas except Ramanuja / Madhva and Vallabha has not mentioned

anything against these words anywhere. Even the book published from Anadashram

Pune also does not mention this. Because of this all these is fake are chucked

by your Acharya which is not acceptable to us. How can something, which is

against and not acceptable to the majority, can be dedicated to you and the

same cannot be accepted by you.

 

After patiently listening to the

pundit Swamiji asked him that why don't you come for a debate? Let us discuss

that word "MAYAVADA-MASACHASTRAM" and let us decided that what was written by

our Acharya is unreal and chucked. But there are many words, which have more,

clear meaning and disapprove the same. Take for example

 

RajanyaKaryasya mithyaTvam

nairgunyam paraMatmanaha: |

Aabhas Vaado jivasya

pakhandairupakalpitah: ||

 

All these words can be found in

Brihadsamhita in 8th chapter and 4th line. Which clearly

explains the meaning and rejects "MAYAVADA-MASCHASTRAM". Even then for our own

purpose and interest we cannot and should not change the meaning of any words,

which is not correct for learned person like you. Then Swamiji has shown many

proofs and Shlokas from same Padmapurana and proved to the Pundit that what he

pleads is incorrect. Just because of the author of the book has criticized and

flayed some words it is nonsense to ban the book which is ridiculous and non

acceptable to us. Because of some parts of book which Acharya has taken from

Padmapurana are not acceptable to you and improperly understood by you may not

be acceptable and correct to others. If you argue like this then everything

according to you will become rejected and chucked. Secondly since Sri Ramanuja

/ Madhva etc… acharyas has made a different commentary of these shlokas does

not and cannot be unacceptable and rejected by you. Declaring whichever is

acceptable by your theology is correct and others are incorrect is also not

wise. Like this in front of many Advaiti pundits Swamiji proved to them that

what understood and practiced by them is incorrect and wrong. Nobody dared to

talk in front of Swamiji as it was impossible for them to compete and debate

with him. Swamiji was not only well versed with our Shastra but also had

in-depth knowledge of their shastra. This in depth knowledge and understanding

always made him a winner in front of his opponents.

 

Like this Swamiji concluded

Mahasamaradhana at Belgaum and proceeded to Tiruchanoor via Karjagi and

Raichur. He camped for some time there and later proceeded to his next

destination. He then travelled to Chitoor, Madanapally, Punganur, Kolar etc and

on 19-03-1930 he reached Bangalore. A grand reception was given to Swamiji at

Bangalore city. Later Swamiji reached Basavanagudi. Daily this place use to

witness Patha/Pravachane by Swamiji. Many people use to attend the same.

Swamiji stayed here for almost two and a half months. In this short stay

Swamiji has also inaugurated a library for the convenience of the people there.

 

Later his entourage reached

Mysore via Chennapattanam / Rangapattanam etc. He reached Mysore on 10-06-1930.

By knowing this king of Mysore made necessary arrangements to welcome Swamiji.

Swamiji was given a grand reception and was seen off to his place of stay with

all royal treatment and protocols. Since many days Swamiji did not tour this

part of Karnataka, this made many shishyas to attend each and every programme

of Mutt. There use to be a ritual in those days that Sri Ramadevara Pooja use

to happen for one day in the kings place. Both King and people use to have lot

of respect towards Swamiji in those days. On 19-06-1930 Sri Ramadevara Pooja

concluded at Mysore Kings palace. Swamiji reached in place at around 7:00 AM.

King himself came out and received Swamiji and took him inside the palace.

After Padapooja Swamiji proceed to his bath and later completed Sri Ramadevara

Pooja. All family members including the ministers witnessed the Pooja. On onside

it was king and his family was sitting and the Shishyas of the mutt who were

doing Veda Ghosha occupied the other side. After Teertha Prasada Swamiji gave

Phala Mantrakshata to the King. Later King of Mysore donated a silk shawl and

5000 gold coins to Swamiji. People assembled there requested Swamiji to give a

small discourse. On request of the shishyas Swamiji gave a small Pravachana on

Srimad Bhagavatgeeta.

 

After that on request of the

local people Swamiji decided to stay in Mysore for his next Chaturmasya. After

competing successful Chaturmasya Swamiji proceed to Nanjangud from Mysore.

 

After Swamiji moved his base it

was Vedaratna Vedashiromani Ayya Ghanapathi has published a letter on

18-09-1930 and it was something like this mentioned below.

 

A request to all Brahman Vidwan population of Mysore

 

Advaita Mata is Avaidika Mata. According to Vedas it is

an un-proven and un-acceptable Mata etc, which are being, discussed in

day-today few days back in Mysore my Sri Uttaradimatha Swamiji are not acceptable

to us. It is shame on us to listen this and keep quite. To overcome this and

discuss the same topic a grand Sabha bas been arranged on Monday Dated :

22-09-1930 at 2:00 PM. Venue for this will be Abhinava Shankaralaya in Mysore.

Many pundits will be coming to attend this programme and it is requested to all

Aastika people to come and attend the same and make it a grand success.

Dated : 18-09-1930 Ayya Ghanapati (Vedaratna Vedashiromani)

Other members signed this were

1. M.K. Krishnarao Inamdar

2. Pt. Sadashiv Shastri

(District board member)

3. Samba Shastri (Aasthana

Vidwan)

4. M.Ramashesha Shastri

(Aasthana Mahavidwan)

5. V.Sitaramacharya Advocate

6. V.Ranganna (Nanjangud Mysore)

7. M.Venkat Krishnayya

 

Like this a great Sabha was

called and many things were discussed as mentioned below.

 

Many resolutions were passed in

this meeting, which were accepted and approved by the Sabhapati Sri Ayya

Ghanapati. Sabha use to start exactly at 2:00 PM daily and there was no such

rush viewed for the same. The meeting was presided by the president and he

informed people that this Sabha has been called to reject and dis-approve the

statements made by Sri Uttaradimatha Swamiji who has recently toured Mysore.

Whatever answers were told by Swamiji in his earlier tour was read out in front

of everybody by Sri Ranganna of Nanjangud. On order of the President Sri

Ranganna read out everything in front of the people and informed that Sri

Uttaradimatha Swamiji has told, "Advaita Mata is Avaidika. It does not have

proof of Smruti and Shruti" etc. Atleast 10-12 people spoke on the same topic.

Prominent amongst them were

 

01. Ramashesha Shastri

02. Khankhan Hulli Narayana

Shastri

03. Sambashastri

04. Siddhanti Timmanna Shastri

05.Sadashiva Shastri

06. Mahamahopadhyaya Dharmadhikari

Virupaksha Shastri

07. V.Venkatarama Shastri

08. Gopal Shastri

09. M.Shankar Narayana (District

Judge)

10. Narasimhayya Advocate

11. Venkatakrishnayya

12. Raghavendra Rai Special

Court Clerk

 

Like this on order of the

president the board has passed a resolutions as written below.

 

 

1) Uttaradimathadhipati

Sri Satyadhyana Teerhta Swamiji has declared, "Advaita Mata is Avaidika Mata"

etc., which he has told without keeping in, mind the Shastra and are against

the Shastra. He has not considered the Desha Kala Paristhiti before uttering

these words. These are totally wrong and not acceptable. Because of which this

congregation of GOD believing people has been called for. This is also causing

lot of inconvenience to the Advaiti people all over India. This is not

acceptable to us.

 

2) This has

to be informed to all Advaita Peethadhipatis. By this we also request all

Advaita Mathadhipatis to call for a big Sabha and prove to them that Advaita

Mata is a Vaidika Mata.

 

3) The

report of this Sabha will be published in all newspapers in different languages

to enable people to know what has been discussed here. And here it is a humble

request to all Advaiti pundits to protest and reject what Uttaradhimathadhipati

has conveyed in his earlier Sabha.

 

Like this all newspapers have

published the news and was informed to Swamiji. Swamiji earlier has informed

that we should debate the proceedings keeping in view the Shastra and it has to

happen in a particular fashion, which has been misunderstood by some people,

and all this has been done to ignite hatred against Dwaita Mata and

Uttaradimatha. But nobody has come forward to debate the same according to

Shastra with Swamiji.

 

Within six months to one-year

time it was declared that some of the Advaitis have accepted the Dwaita Mata upadesha

from Swamiji. Some of the prominent people who were advocates of Advaita mata

and now accepted Dwaita mata were M.R.Sharma, Soukar Ramanna from Bagalkot, Girgaon Jagirdar, Sripad Shastri, Subbarao

M.A from Mysore, Ramchandra Murthy B.A from Madras etc.

 

Like this many pundits who were

advocating Advaita accepted Vaishnava Diksha from Swamiji just by listening to

his Pravachana and explanation about Dwaita Siddhantha. All those who were

assembled there to oppose Swamiji had to return empty handed as many of them

turned tables and accepted defeat at the lotus feet of Swamiji by accepting

Viahsnava Diksha.

 

This is how the great

personality he was. He was literally like a Lion. Many people who came forward

to discuss / debate / argue with Swamiji had to return empty handed as they

themselves were unclear about what their Matacharya were explaining in their

commentary. Swamiji proved to many people that what has been told my Adi

Shankara is not correctly understood by his own Shiahyas. From point to point

and time-to-time he proved them what has been written in their Acharyas Bhashya

proves Adwaita. This made many diggaja Ghana pundits bow in front of him. Many

use to call him a "RAKSHASA DWAITA PUNDITA". He use to look like demon

for them who could not sustain his in depth knowledge about all shastras.

 

Like this Swamiji did many

Digvijaya wherever he use to visit. Later he proceeds to Chola Pradesa.

 

SANCHARA IN KUMBHAKONAM in next

mail….

 

!!! Haraye Namaha !!!

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