question on exclusive 'stOtrA-s' on Adiseshan, Vishvaksena

August 11, 2008

Can someone knowledgeable throw light on the following question:

In the 'vaideeka' theological 'sampradaya' (both 'kalai-s' and advaita,

visishtAdvaita and dvaita') are there 'stOtrA-s' composed by anyone (both past

and present) exclusively in praise of AdisEshan and Visvaksenar -- the eternal

Servants (Archangels, to use a parallel Christian term) of the Almighty in

'parama-padam'?

We know for example, that Swami Desikan has composed 'stOtrAs' exclusively in

praise of " sudarsna AzwAr " and " garudAzhwAr " . We know that Koora Narayana Jeeyar

composed several similar 'stOtrAs' in praise of Sudarsna AzhwAr. But there is

no record of any such " exclusive stotrA-s " composed in praise of these two other

'nityasuris' in question.

It would be interesting to know why the elaborate honor accorded to GarudAzhwAr

and Sudarsna AzhwAr has not been extended to these two other equally hallowed

" nityasuris " in any of the 'sampradAya' litany--- to the best of my knowledge

there is not even a " archana nAmAvalli " for these two subordinate deities.

In the famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara at Tirumala, there is a very small

but separate shrine or " sannidhi " for Vishvaksenar inside the inner " prAkAra " or

concourse of the temple. I have always wondered about the content and form of

the daily rituals performed at this " sannidhi " --- i.e. what ritualistic litany

is used, what " stuthi " is sung or offered to this subordinate deity? We all know

that in Vedic ritualistic practice, before conducting any " yagnya' or " hOma "

" kaaryam " , a special rite called " vishvaksena-araadana " is performed. So, there

is no doubt that at least in the Vedic pantheon of god, this subordinate deity

or 'devata' does hold a position of sacred power and authority.

In sharp contrast, however, in none of the temples of SriVaishnava origin and

'Agama' have I ever come across a separate " sannidhi " for Adiseshan. This too

appears rather strange since from the " itihAsA-s " we know that AdisEshan or

AnanthAzhwAr accompanied the Almighty on his most important " avatAra " missions

to earth --- as Lakshmana during the " raamAvataara " for e.g..

It seems strange therefore that saints and theological poets in our 'sampradAya'

who have heaped panegyric hymns and 'stOtrA' on other subordinate deities were

not inspired to similarly dedicate a few exclusive works in praise of these two

" nityasuris " .

Are there any " paurAnic " accounts to explain this glaring and inexplicable

ommission? (such as, for example, the old 'purAna' story we all know that sheds

light on why Brahma the Creator amongst the Supreme Trinity became ineligible

for temple or " Agama " worship on earth).

thanks/regds

daasan

Sudarshan Madabushi

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August 11, 2008

Respected swamy,For your query about the separate sannadhi for "Adiseshan" -Answer: Yes - separate sannadhi is built in Thiruninravoor (89TH Divyasthalam)There are 101 slokas available written by Kooranarayana Jeer swamy on Chakrathazhavar swamy. Person who knows Sanksrit Sabdham only can chant Sudharshana Sathagam. It should be learned thro' Sandhai only (through a pandit). Swamy P.B.Annagarachar swamy of Kanchipuram has published. If you do parayanam daily after proper sandhai, would very good for day-to-day life. S.THIRUNARAYANAN--- On Mon, 11/8/08, sudarshan madabushi <mksudarshan2002 wrote:sudarshan madabushi

<mksudarshan2002 question on exclusive 'stOtrA-s' on Adiseshan, Vishvaksenatiruvenkatam , oppiliappan , Date: Monday, 11 August, 2008, 12:23 PM

Can someone knowledgeable throw light on the following question:

In the 'vaideeka' theological 'sampradaya' (both 'kalai-s' and advaita, visishtAdvaita and dvaita') are there 'stOtrA-s' composed by anyone (both past and present) exclusively in praise of AdisEshan and Visvaksenar -- the eternal Servants (Archangels, to use a parallel Christian term) of the Almighty in 'parama-padam' ?

We know for example, that Swami Desikan has composed 'stOtrAs' exclusively in praise of "sudarsna AzwAr" and "garudAzhwAr" . We know that Koora Narayana Jeeyar composed several similar 'stOtrAs' in praise of Sudarsna AzhwAr. But there is no record of any such "exclusive stotrA-s" composed in praise of these two other 'nityasuris' in question.

It would be interesting to know why the elaborate honor accorded to GarudAzhwAr and Sudarsna AzhwAr has not been extended to these two other equally hallowed "nityasuris" in any of the 'sampradAya' litany--- to the best of my knowledge there is not even a "archana nAmAvalli" for these two subordinate deities.

In the famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara at Tirumala, there is a very small but separate shrine or "sannidhi" for Vishvaksenar inside the inner "prAkAra" or concourse of the temple. I have always wondered about the content and form of the daily rituals performed at this "sannidhi" --- i.e. what ritualistic litany is used, what "stuthi" is sung or offered to this subordinate deity? We all know that in Vedic ritualistic practice, before conducting any "yagnya' or "hOmakaaryam", a special rite called "vishvaksena- araadana" is performed. So, there is no doubt that at least in the Vedic pantheon of god, this subordinate deity or 'devata' does hold a position of sacred power and authority.

In sharp contrast, however, in none of the temples of SriVaishnava origin and 'Agama' have I ever come across a separate "sannidhi" for Adiseshan. This too appears rather strange since from the "itihAsA-s" we know that AdisEshan or AnanthAzhwAr accompanied the Almighty on his most important "avatAra" missions to earth --- as Lakshmana during the "raamAvataara" for e.g..

It seems strange therefore that saints and theological poets in our 'sampradAya' who have heaped panegyric hymns and 'stOtrA' on other subordinate deities were not inspired to similarly dedicate a few exclusive works in praise of these two "nityasuris" .

Are there any "paurAnic" accounts to explain this glaring and inexplicable ommission? (such as, for example, the old 'purAna' story we all know that sheds light on why Brahma the Creator amongst the Supreme Trinity became ineligible for temple or "Agama" worship on earth).

thanks/regds

daasan

Sudarshan Madabushi

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