81st TN Celebration of H.H. Srimad Poundarikapuram Andavan Swami

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Sri:

 

SrimatE Gopaladesika MahadesikAya Namaha,

 

Dear Bhaktas,

 

Adiyen is sumbitting this appeal to you for support of the 80th

Tirunakshatram Celebrations H.H. Srimad Andavan Swami of Srimad

Poundarikapuram Ashramam. Why should all shishyas and Abhimanis come

together for this cause? The answer is most eloquently provided by

Swami Desikan's Mahaveera Vaibhavam salutation " PadhukAgriyAbhisheka

nirvarthitha sarvalOka Yogakshema " and the Ramayana salutation

" AdhirOhArya pAdhABhyAm pAdhukE hEma BhUshithE ethEhi sarvalOkasya

yogakshemam nidhAsyatha: "

 

Let us first examine what is it that is denoted by the Padhukas. Swami

Desikan establishes in the Padhuka Sahasram that the Padhukas denote

Satari Soori or Swami NammAzhwar and SadAcharyas in his line. Next,

the term AgriyAbhisheka denotes first coronation. Therefore, the

Padhukas beget a status even greater than the Lord Himself.

 

The term Yogakshema is composed of the words Yoga and Kshema. Yoga can

denote

(1) Recovering Something that is lost

(2) Begetting something that one has never had

(3) Union

(4) Path

 

Kshema denotes preservation of present state. In the Mahaveera

Vaibhavam salutation, Swami Desikan glorifies Bharata for

performing the Pattabhishekam for the Padhukas of Lord Rama and

thereby ensured the welfare of the entire universe. It must be borne

in mind that during even the reign of Lord Rama was not free of

mishaps.

(1) Lord Rama had to mete out punishment to one belonging to the

fourth caste for engaging in Veda Adhyayanam.

(2) Lord Rama had to account for the untimely demise of a Brahmin's

son.

Whereas, during the reign of the Padhukas only auspiciousness

prevailed everywhere. The coronation of the Padhukas was the

forerunner to the coronation of Sugriva, VibhishaNa, and Lord Rama

Himself as Sethurama upon successfully constructing the great causeway

across the mighty ocean (this incident is glorified in one

shlokam of the Ramayana). Even the previously stalled coronation of

Lord Rama was completed only after the coronation of the Padhukas. It

is no secret that the foremost desire of Lord Rama himself was to see

the the coronation of the Padhukas. Testimony in support of this fact

can be seen from Swami Desikan's Padhuka Sahasram salutation

" Abhishechanikam BhAndam chakrE rama pradakshiNam " . Since, this is the

desire of Lord Rama himself, is it not incumbent on the Lord's Bhaktas

to uphold this desire? Hence, it is the duty of every Srivaishnava to

actively participate and support the Tirunakshatram Kaimkaryam of H.H.

Srimad Andavan Swami of Srimad Poundarikapuram Ashramam. Lord

Rama's greatest regret was that He was unable to witness the

coronation of thePadhukas. Therefore, participation in the

Tirunakshatram Kaimkaryam of H.H. confers upon an individual a status

which makes the Lord himself envious!

 

Let us now focus on the four meanings of the term Yogam:

(1)Recovering Something that is lost: Every baddha jivan is immersed

in an ocean of sin on account of bondage to Samsara through karma. As

a result the baddha jivan loses its true identity, i.e., (i)its

existence is solely for the purpose of performing kaimkaryam at the

behest and for the pleasure of Paramatma (Lord Narayana)(ii) The

jivatma is the property of the Paramatma, who is the Sheshi, Swami for

the jivatma(iii)The surest way of restoring the property to its

rightful owner is by performing SharaNagati at the Lord's lotus feet.

Sadacharyas facilitate a baddha jivan to realize their true identity

by setting an example through Anushtanam, upadesham, Kalakshepam and

their Sri Sookthis containing blissful Anubhavams of the Divya

Dampatis.

(2) Begetting something that one has never had: The bliss of eternal

Kaimkaryam for the pleasure and at the pleasure of the Divine Couple

is something that a baddha jivan has never experienced. Sadacharyas

assure a Baddha jivan of this benefit by blessing them with

Bharanyasam.

(3)Union: Sadacharyas in the line of Swami NammAzhwar are forever

engaged in contemplation of Lord Narayana and his endless glory. The

Padhukas are never separated from the Lord's feet. So too Sadacharyas

are immersed in thoughts of Lord Narayana every moment. Their union

with the Lord's feet assures baddha jivans of union with Lord Narayana

as a result of Acharya Sambandham.

(4)Path: The easiest path for attaining Lord Narayana is through an

unconditional, total surrender to His lotus feet (SharaNagati).

Sadacharyas in the line of Swami NammAzhwar are foremost exponents of

this path and thus ensure that baddha jivans are forever freed from

the infinite cycle of births and deaths.

 

H.H. Srimad Andavan Swami of Srimad Poundarikapuram Ashramam, shines

forth as the beacon light among Yathivaras, being the embodiment of

every word described herein. He continues to reform and redeem

countless baddha jivans, while strictly upholding the principles and

practices of PurvAcharyas. The 81st tirunakshatram celebration of

H.H. has been planned for March 24-30, 2001. Adiyen invites all

Bhaktas to attend this celebration and receive the blessings of

H.H.Several projects are being undertaken as part of this celebration.

 

Adiyen appeals to all Bhaktas to contribute generously to this great

cause. Contributions from the USA are tax exempt. Please send your

checks to

 

SMSA Inc,

c/o Smt. Nagu Satyan,

7821 W Alder Drive

Littleton, CO 80128

 

Please indicate on the memo of your check that your contribution

is for Srimad Poundarikapuram Ashramam.

 

For those in India, please send the cheque or drafts in favour of

" S.P.A.V Trust, 81st Jayanthi a/c and send to Srikaryam, Srimad

Poundarikapuram Andavan Ashramam, 43- A/13, Asramam Road, Srirangam,

TRICHY. PIN 620006, India.

 

Namo Narayana,

 

SriMuralidhara Dasan