Wednesday, July 4, 2012

SLOKA OF THE MONTH -JULY 2012



“ Suryasyapi Bhaveth Suryo Hyagneragnihi Prabhoh prabhuhu
Sriyasreescha Bhavedagrya Keerthya Keerthihi kshamakshama
Deivatham devathanam cha bhoothanam bhoothasathathamaha
Thasya ke hyagunaa devi vane vapyathava pure
Kushacheeradharam veeram gachantham aparajitham
Seethevanugata lakshmesthasya kim nama Durlabham”

In Srimad Bhagavatham while talking of Sri Ramaavathara sage Suka says “ Marthyavatharasthviha Marthyasikshanam”- Sri Ramaavatharam is not just for killing Ravana but to teach the humans a lesson in virtue. Swami Nammazhwar too said “ Karpar Ramapiranai allal matrum karparao”—If one has to learn he should do so from Rama. This is why in Ramaavathara he does not manifest His divine prowess unlike in Krishnaavathara.  Still in some of the incidents like Ahalyamoksham, dhanurbhangam ( the breaking of the bow), karadhooshanayudhdham, moolabala yudhdham, sethubandanam his divine powers are exhibited.  In the whole of the Ramayana Rama is described as a complete dhramika and in very few essential places He is described as the supreme Lord. Shabari, Tara, Mandodari, Aanjaneya, Vishwamithra, Valmiki  etc extol Him as the Supreme Lord. Also Sumithra describes Him as the ultimate Godhead in the above slokas as she was very wise.
                       Dasaratha wails as Rama leaves to the forest. Kousalya too cries. Sumithra talks about Rama parathvam to Dasaratha and Kousalya. “ Sri Rama is the Lord of all Lords.He is the sun admist all suns and fire admist all fury. He is immortalised by His fame. Whether He is at home or at the forest he will remain indestructible. Dont you ever think that he has been banished to the forest and has lost the kingdom. That very fortune in the form of Seetha Devi has gone behind him.” Hearing these consoling words of Sumithra Dasaratha is pacified.

THE AMERICAN TOUR OF SRI HARI ANNA










Sri Hari Anna and Vishakha manni travelled to the east and west coast of the United States and were overwhelmed to see the immense loving reception. Everywhere the halls were full of eager listeners who showered their affection on them.
SRI HARI ANNA
1)      On 18th May Sri hari Anna gave a lecture on Nama Mahima at Roberto Clemento school organised by Sathsangham and SBAT at Maryland, Washington D.C. The hall was full and the audience enjoyed each and every word of His lecture.
It was followed by a Sangeetha upanyasam by Smt Vishakha Hari on Thyagaraja charitram in English. It was heartening to note the sincerity and the culture kept up by the Indians living abroad.
2)      On 20th May Sri Hari Anna performed “ Sabari moksham” at Philadelphia Srinivasa temple auditorium organised by the Bhaktha Kolahalan sathsangham. Many people had tears in their eyes listening to sabari’s story.
3)      On 21st and 22nd May at Buffalo Hindu temple Sri Hari Anna delivered Prahalada charitram and Rukmini Kalyanam.
4)      On 25th  May at San Jose Jain temple auditorium Sri Hari Anna presented Tulasidas charitram. San Jose is a beautiful place full of hills and thousands of tamilians and south Indians. On 27th May at the Chinmaya mission hall Hari Anna talked about Kabirdas and it was organised by the Chinmaya mission.
On the whole the tour benefitted many eager listeners and rasikas who seem to be waiting for the nectar of sathsangham.

THE AMERICAN TOUR OF SMT.VISHAKHA HARI










1)      After performing in Washington Smt. Vishakha Hari gave a two day programme at Boston on 19th May and 20th May. It was at the Chinmaya mission hall. The auditorium is beautiful with very good acquistics. The first day topic was Sundara Kandam as the Chinmaya mission has an Anjenaya temple downstairs. The second day topic was Krishna leela. Both days there was a huge standing ovation and the crowd wanted more and more. . Both the programmes were in Tamil.
2)      On 25th May Smt Vishakha Hari gave an English harikatha on Krishna leela at San Diego. Here too the auditorium was very beautiful. Many Americans  listened to the harikatha and were spellbound by it. It was heartening to see tears in their eyes and the joy of listening to it. They continuosly clapped and seemed to be a record standing ovation.
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3)      On 27th at Los Angeles she performed Prahlada charitram in English before a packed audience at the Hoover auditorium.
4)      On 28th- Monday- Memorial holiday the performance was a Tamil harikatha at San Jose.  The hall was full, stage was full. Everywhere there were keen rasikas who literally danced and felt bliss and conveyed it aptly. For a minute it was doubtful whether it was Mylapore- Mambalam or San Jose. Such was the response and reaction.

Also on the way to the U.S Smt. Vishakha Hari performed parvathy kalyanam in east London in Tamil and Krishna leela in Bharthiya Vidya Bhavan in English. Both performances were houseful and a grand success.

VISHAKHA HARI'S PROGRAM- JULY 2012


1) PROGRAM AT MELATTUR
TOWN: MELATTUR
TOPIC: PARVATHY KALYANAM
DATE: 7TH JULY
TIME: 7.00 P.M TO 9.00 P.M

2) PROGRAM AT CHENNAI
CITY: CHENNAI
DATE: 14TH jULY
VENUE: BEFORE SRINGERI ACHARYA, SUDHARMA
TOPIC: PRAHLADA CHARITRAM
TIME: 6.30 P.M

DATE: 15TH JULY
VENUE: MADRAS UNIVERSITY
TOPIC; GAJENDRA MOKSHAM
TIME: 4.00P.M

3) PROGRAM AT COIMBATORE
CITY; COIMBATORE
VENUE: RAMA TEMPLE
TIME: 7.00 P.M
TPOIC: GURUVAYURAPPAN LEELA

4) PROGRAM AT SRIRANGAM
TOWN: SRIRANGAM
VENUE: SRINGERI MUTT, AMMA MANDAPAM ROAD
DATE: JULY 29TH
TOPIC: GAJENDRA MOKSHAM
TIME; 6.30 P.M

EVENTS OF THE MONTH JULY 2012


PROGRAM AT GURUVAYUR
DATE: 16TH July to 23rd July
TOPIC: SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM
TOWN: GURUVAYUR
TIME: 7.00 A.M TO 6.00 P.M
VENUE: RUKMINI REGENCY

QUIZ ON SRIMAD BHAGAVATHAM- JULY 2012




QUESTIONS FOR JULY 2012
1)      By which name is Ganga called when she reaches India.
2)      Who is Aryama?
3)      Which devotee worships which Lord in the Harivarsha.
4)      “ Naamabhireva punantheenam”—What cleanses all just by its names?
5)      Rama Avathara was not only for the killing of the rakshasas but also for yet another purpose. What was it?

ANSWERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2012
1)      Ajanabha .
2)       When Bharatha did the yaga he mediatated upon the devas as parts of  Lord Vishnu. For eg: Indra  as the Paramathma’s hands.
3)      Bharatha begot poorva janma gnana because of his upasana towards the Lord.
4)      Aangirasagothram.
5)      The Lord.

ANSWERS FOR JUNE 2012
1)      Kalancharam
2)      Prarabhdam exists even for gnanis.
3)      Rahuganan was only afraid of the grave sin committed towards saints.
4)      Sri Kapilaavatharam
5)      The soul is beyond happiness and difficulties. Pain and pleasure affect only the body.This is what the gnanis experience. However an agnani experiences the pain and pleasure as if for himself.

WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2012
1) Karthik venkatraman--------------I----------10+10=20points
2) N.Krishnan------------------------I----------10+10=20
3) Sethuraman------------------------I----------10+10=20
4) Raja-------------------------------I-----------10
5) Srinivasan Sujatha-----------------I-----------10
6) Radhika Venkataraman-----------II-----------10+8=18
7) Smrithi Suryaprakash-------------III-----------10+6=16
8) Srividya Krishnan-----------------III-----------8+6=14
9) Padma Narayanan-----------------III----------6
10) Sruthi Suryaprakash--------------III----------10+6=16


WINNERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2012
1) Karthik Venkatraman-------------I---------------20+10=30
2) Radhika Venkatraman-------------I---------------18+10=28
3) Srividya Krishnan-----------------I---------------14+10=24
4) N.Krishnan------------------------I---------------20+10=30
5) Sethuraman-----------------------I---------------20+10=30
6) Padma Narayanan----------------I----------------6+10=16
7) Srinivasan Sujatha----------------I----------------10+10=20
8) Raja------------------------------I----------------10+10=20
9) Radhakrishnan-------------------II----------------8
10) Smruthi Suryaprakash----------II----------------16+8=24
11) Sruthi Suryaprakash------------III----------------16+6=22