Sri Veera Madhava Tirtharu and Sri Dayanidhi Tirtharu 14th Decr 2009 Trayodashyam

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14th December MONDAY ,TRAYODASHYAAM a) Sri Veera Madhava thirthara P.D. (Tambi Halli) Near Mulabaagilu1930-59

In his PooRvashram( Sri Bheema Char) he was the Head master of a school.

A Good debater, Loved Music, an actor and a Harikatha exponent.By justobserving a person he was able to tell his attitude, Character and his jathaka

without referring to any text or Shastra. Such was his Jnaana.The Cook brought milk mixed with poison for offering to Sri Rama Devaru. By observing him, the cook started shivering and confessed everything. He reprimanded the cook by saying that he should be pardoned by Sri Rama only and none else, as the cook agreed to undertake this treachery for the sake of money listening to the directions of the jealous people. He said thatmoney would not fetch happiness. One should gain Bhakthi, jnaana and , vairaagya . He performed Dhyaana to Sri Rama in order that the cook couldget “SadbudhDhi”He was a Keerthana Kaara and composed Devaranama under the Amkitha Sri Veerarama. He performed Samsthaana Pooja for 29 years and in his 80th year gave ashram to Sri Krishna Murthy Achar ( He was working in the Police department. He was a “parama Bhaktha” of Hanuma and had HIS PoorNaanugraha.- Many used to approach him to fulfill their aspirations..He was asking them to perform Honey Abhisheka to TambihaLLi PraaNa Devaru( installed by Sri Vyaasarayaru) and offer prayer to him in full faith, without any desire ) called him( 1930)

“Sri Sathya Maadhava Theertha” and entered Brindavanam at TambihaLLI. (Courtesy: Sriman Madhvatheerthara Parampara- Pages 40-43 )One Bhaktha has composed a Keerthana on himEshtu PogaLali naanu ShreShta Charithaamruthava Nishte yimthipa gaivaShreShta GurugaLa Mahime.Margashira BahuLa Ekadashiya NisheyalliMaadhava Theertharu Sri harihunisidha dhinaaAru Bhakthiyali ivara Dhyaanavane maaduvarOGhora SamkatakaLeva Veesha KamalaaramaNa. (Coutrtesy. Sri Man Maadhwa theertha Parampara- KaaKoLu Raghavendra 1988. )b) Sri Dayanidhithirthara P.D.(Mulabagal)1926-6233rd pontiff of Sripadarajar Mutt,

He was the last son of Sri Hariyappa Charya, a great scholar in Madhwa shstra.Sri Dhayanidhi theertha was also a scholar. He was working in the Mysore Government in his Poorvashram. He was in the habit of just signing the pay Bill. He never stretched his arm to receive the salary. The peon happened to collect his salary and hand over to his wife. He was a “ Viraktha” ( like Sri Raghunatha Theertha of Sri Uttaradhi Mutt) : While in Grihasthaashram also, he was seen to have liking for Vairagya. . Sri MeDhanidhi Theertha gave ashram and named him Sri Dayanisdhi Theertha, After taking the samsthaana( Kopeenastradhaari) . He spent most of his time in study, pooja etc. Did not undertake tours etc. He had interaction with Sri Sathya Pramodha Theertha of Sri Uttaradhi Mutt. They had a Vidhut sabha at Mulabagil. Sri Sathya Pramodha Theertha had all the admiration for the vidya peeTa at Mulabagil, while performing “PaTa Pravachana” at Sripadarajar sannidhana, presided by Sri Dayanidhi theertha. Pundits who were closely associated only could understand the supreme knowledge in Madhwa shastra.. They could appreciate the scholarly quality of Sri Dayanidhi theertha. For a lay man he looked like a simple saint. Those who were near to him in associating themselves in study also were able to understand his capacity and scholarly attitude. He gave ashram to the Diwan Sri Krishna Murthy achar and named him Sri Sathya Nidhi theertha and entered Brindavanam, after penance at Mulabagil. (Coutesy- Sri SriapadaraJa - Sri Sathya Nidhi theertharu – by Adya Ramacharya 1980 Pages 100-101.) Dhyaana Sloka: Medhanidhi KaraabjothamVyasatraya PrapaatakaM\Dayanishi gurum VamdeMBhaktaadhi GuNa MandithaM|| Sri Dayanidhi TheertharuBrief History of Sri Sri Dayanidhi TheertharuSri Dayanidhi Theertha returned to Mulbagal after finishing the ceremony of his guru in Erode. Unlike his guru he did not travel anywhere after taking over the Mutt. He spent most of his time in Mulbagal only. Before taking over the Mutt he had studied English and Law in Presidency college of Madras. He was working as a sub-registrar for some time too. He had exemplary religious knowledge also. His memory power increased with his age. At the age of 82, his used to teach many of his disciples without any flaw. Due to ill health and increasing age he nominated Sri Hebbani Krishnamurthacharya as his successor in 1955 and named him as Sir Satyanidhi Theertha. He meditated for several years and in 1962 he was immortalised in Brindavan on Margashira shudha trayodashi. [Courtesy: Sripadarajamutt.org]

 

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