Sage Mantreswara

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Sage Mantreswara- By Sreenadh OGMantreswara theauthor of the 13th century astrological classic Phaladeepika, tookbirth in an Agrahara of Panchagiri near Tirunelveli. His actual name is"Markandeya Bhattar". The deities in his village temple wereKulasekhara Perumal (Lord Siva) and Sugandha Kundalamba (Goddess Sri Parvati).He was a worshiper of Godess Sugandha Kundalamba. He was well versed in manybranches of knowledge. Later in his life he became a saint, and visited manypilgrim places throughout India.In his old age he came back to his native place, peacefully meditated and passedaway. The death of yogis in yogic posture is usually termed"Samadhi"; It is said that his death was a Samadhi. [brahmasriCheruvalli Narayanan Nambootiri in his excellent Deepti commentary ofPhaladeepika (available in Malayalam) provides the information that the realname of acharya Mantrewara is "Markandeya Bhattar"]. In theconcluding sloka of Phaladeepika Mantreswara states –Srisalivatijatena maya Mantrewarena vaiDaivajnyenadwijagrena satam jyotirvidam mudeSukundalambalsampoojya sarvabheeshta pradayineemTat katakshaviseshena krita ya Phaladeepika(PhaladeepikaCh. 28 Sl. 5,6)[Me Mantreswara,the Brahmin astrologer born in Salivati village, wrote this book Phaladeepikafor the pleasure of astrologers, by praying to Goddess Sukundalamba with herblessings; she provides well-being to all]Sri meansrevered; Sali means paddy/rise, Vati means garden. Thus Sri-Sali-Vati (reveredpaddy garden) is the Sanskritized name for the place Tiru-nel-Veli (revered orbeautiful village with much paddy cultivation). `Tirunelveli' is a well popularplace in Tamilnadu, which bears the same name even now. Sukundalamba is theabbreviated name for Tantric deity `Sugantha Kundalamba' (Mother goddess withlong beautiful hair with excellent faineance) i.e. Goddess Parvati. The originaldeities of Tirunelveli village temple were Kulasekhara Perumal (Lord Siva) andSugandha Kundalamba (Goddess Sri Parvati). Some reference to this place andtemple is given below –Tirunelveli is the home of the first largestShiva Temple in Tamil Nadu, Nellaiappar Temple. The city is considered to be one of theoldest in the Indian subcontinent, with a history that dates back to 1000 BC.This city is located on the west bank of the perennial river, Thamirabarani,whereas Palayamkottai is located on the right bank; for this reason, they arereferred to as the "twin cities"(source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tirunelveli)Those who wantto know more about this temple and place may visit the following wikipedialink: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellaiappar_Temple. In theintroduction to the English translation of Phaladeepika (Phaladeepikadownload link) Dr. G.S. Kapoor states as follows – "The author of this book Shri Mantreswara is believed to have lived inthe 13th century when this valuable work must have been compiled. It is saidthat he belonged to a family of Namboodari Brahmins and he was born in tirinevelleyDistrict of the erstwhile MadrasPresidency (now known as Tamil Nadu). He was a devotee of Sukuntlambki Devi. As a young man his namewas Markandeya Bhattadri. To attainknowledge he is said to have traveled to far off places like BadrikaAshram in Himalayas and Mithila Pradesh - By sheer dint of hard work and devotion, he became well versed in the Vedanta philosophy and in the knowledge of other sastras, and by severe observance of fast, penance and meditation, he became gifted with divine knowledge andassumed the name of Mantreswara. His knowledge of Astrology wasprofound and the reference in his book to Parasara, Varahamihira and otherlearned astrologers indicates that he had made a deep study of all the ancientastrological works existing in his time." Mantrewara refers to ancientscholars like Atri, Parasara, Manintha, Chanakya, Maya, Parasara, Varaha Mihira,Satyacharya, Yavanacharya etc in his book Phaladeepika. - 0 -

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Pranamas,Mr.Sreenadhji,Good coincidence yesterday Bhadrapada pakula Dwadasi - Mahaalaya Dwadasi -Yathi Mahaalaya - probably for Yathis ( thosewho embraced Sanyaasa Aaashram)Home- coming great event of our Ancestors - in one of my mail I have made a reference to "Phaladeepika".Today what a great surprise! You have brought before our eyes worshipful Sage Mantreswara.Let all of us pray for HIS blessings.Thanks,Regards/Dhananjayan--- On Wed, 16/9/09, sreesog <sreesog wrote:sreesog <sreesog Sage Mantreswara Date: Wednesday, 16 September, 2009, 9:44 PM

 

 

Sage Mantreswara- By Sreenadh OGMantreswara theauthor of the 13th century astrological classic Phaladeepika, tookbirth in an Agrahara of Panchagiri near Tirunelveli. His actual name is"Markandeya Bhattar". The deities in his village temple wereKulasekhara Perumal (Lord Siva) and Sugandha Kundalamba (Goddess Sri Parvati).He was a worshiper of Godess Sugandha Kundalamba. He was well versed in manybranches of knowledge. Later in his life he became a saint, and visited manypilgrim places throughout India .In his old age he came back to his native place, peacefully meditated and passedaway. The death of yogis in yogic posture is usually termed"Samadhi" ; It is said that his death was a

Samadhi. [brahmasriCheruvall i Narayanan Nambootiri in his excellent Deepti commentary ofPhaladeepika (available in Malayalam) provides the information that the realname of acharya Mantrewara is "Markandeya Bhattar"]. In theconcluding sloka of Phaladeepika Mantreswara states –Srisalivatijatena maya Mantrewarena vaiDaivajnyenadwijagre na satam jyotirvidam mudeSukundalambalsampoo jya sarvabheeshta pradayineemTat katakshaviseshena krita ya Phaladeepika(Phaladeepika Ch. 28 Sl. 5,6)[Me Mantreswara, the Brahmin astrologer born in Salivati village, wrote this book Phaladeepikafor the pleasure of astrologers, by praying to

Goddess Sukundalamba with herblessings; she provides well-being to all]Sri meansrevered; Sali means paddy/rise, Vati means garden. Thus Sri-Sali-Vati (reveredpaddy garden) is the Sanskritized name for the place Tiru-nel-Veli (revered orbeautiful village with much paddy cultivation) . `Tirunelveli' is a well popularplace in Tamilnadu, which bears the same name even now. Sukundalamba is theabbreviated name for Tantric deity `Sugantha Kundalamba' (Mother goddess withlong beautiful hair with excellent faineance) i.e. Goddess Parvati. The originaldeities of Tirunelveli village temple were Kulasekhara Perumal (Lord Siva) andSugandha Kundalamba (Goddess Sri Parvati). Some reference to this place andtemple is given below –Tirunelveli is the home of the first largestShiva Temple in Tamil Nadu, Nellaiappar Temple. The city

is considered to be one of theoldest in the Indian subcontinent, with a history that dates back to 1000 BC.This city is located on the west bank of the perennial river, Thamirabarani, whereas Palayamkottai is located on the right bank; for this reason, they arereferred to as the "twin cities"(source: http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Tirunelveli)Those who wantto know more about this temple and place may visit the following wikipedialink: http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Nellaiappar_ Temple. In theintroduction to the English translation of Phaladeepika (Phaladeepikadownloa d link) Dr. G.S. Kapoor states as follows – "The author of this book Shri Mantreswara is believed to have lived inthe 13th century when this valuable work must have been compiled. It is saidthat he belonged to a family of Namboodari Brahmins and he was born in tirinevelleyDistric t of the erstwhile MadrasPresidency (now known as Tamil Nadu). He was a devotee of Sukuntlambki Devi. As a young man his namewas Markandeya Bhattadri. To attainknowledge he is said to have traveled to far off places like

BadrikaAshram in Himalayas and Mithila Pradesh - By sheer dint of hard work and devotion, he became well versed in the Vedanta philosophy and in the knowledge of other sastras, and by severe observance of fast, penance and meditation, he became gifted with divine knowledge andassumed the name of

Mantreswara. His knowledge of Astrology wasprofound and the reference in his book to Parasara, Varahamihira and otherlearned astrologers indicates that he had made a deep study of all the ancientastrological works existing in his time." Mantrewara refers to ancientscholars like Atri, Parasara, Manintha, Chanakya, Maya, Parasara, Varaha Mihira,Satyacharya, Yavanacharya etc in his book Phaladeepika. - 0 -

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Dear Dhananjayan ji,

That is a good news and a blessing. The whole existence is connected in one

way or the other and resonates to each other every moment - this itself is one

of the corner stones that makes astrology valid.

Love and regards,

Sreenadh

 

, Dhananjayan Brahma

<abhanaya wrote:

>

> Pranamas,

> Mr.Sreenadhji,

>

> Good coincidence yesterday Bhadrapada pakula Dwadasi - Mahaalaya Dwadasi

-Yathi Mahaalaya - probably for Yathis ( those

> who embraced Sanyaasa Aaashram)Home- coming great event of our Ancestors - 

in one of my mail I have made a reference to " Phaladeepika " .Today what a great

surprise! You have brought before our eyes worshipful Sage Mantreswara.

> Let all of us pray for HIS blessings.

> Thanks,

>

> Regards/Dhananjayan