Radhekrishna .What a wonderful mercy! Bagawan Shree Krishna showers his divine mercy on each and every soul in a special way. Some souls accept his divine grace many soul don’t accept his divine grace because of their ego. Come out of your idiotic ego. Accept the divine grace of Bagawan Shree Krishna and enjoy the perfect spirituality.

One of the great souls which accepted the divine showers of lord was our Neelan. He had a strong thirst to become a “Shri Vaishnavite” which was insisted by Kumudhavalli. Radhekrishna! Radhekrishna! Radhekrishna!

But no one was ready to perform the rituals of sanctification which was known as “Panchasamskaram”

Neelan tried his best. But he never gave up. At last he got a great person to do the “Panchasamskaram”. That person was lord himself. The lord who did  panchasamskaaram to our Neelan was “Thiru Naraiyoornambi” of  “Naachiyaarkoil” Radhekrishna!

By having an unconditional faith in Bagawan you can get anything in this world. There is no doubt in this.

Our Neelan was most fortunate to get Panchasamskaaram from Bagawan Himself. After the rituals were over Neelan showed his shoulders which were marked by the sacred conch and divine wheel (sudarshana chakram). Kumudhavalli saw this and her eyes filled with tears out of joy. Radhekrishna!!!  She thanked lord for accepted Neelan  as his Disciple. Now Neelan asked Kumudhavalli to marry him. Kumudhavalli once again placed another condition to marry him. Neelan got angry by her way of teasing him. Though he managed to control his anger on her he enquired Kumudhavalli about the next condition.Radhekrishna……………

She replied politely about the new condition. The new condition placed by Kumudhavalli was that Neelan should give food 1008 Shri Vaishnavaas [Thadhi Aaraadhanam]daily for one year  and he should accept the Sreepaadhatheertham [the holy water] of those Vaishnavites.  Neelan must take his food after finishing these rituals. 

These were the conditions placed by Kumudhavalli. Now Neelan placed a condition. Radhekrishna……..that condition was Kumudhavalli should not place any new conditions in future.

Both of them accepted the conditions placed by each other. Radhekrishna !!!!! Now the marriage took place in a grand manner. Neelan was really overjoyed to marry such a beautiful female. Radhekrishna!!!!!!! 

To be continued

Radhekrishna! Ancient Hinduism gives solution to all.  Hinduism has said about everything of this universe.  No one can judge the origin of Hinduism and canot say how old it is.  As no one can determine since when gravitational force exists in the same manner no one can say as to since when Hinduism exists.

As gravitational force is essential for the earth so as Hinduism for this universe.  One cannot imagine a world without gravitational force in the same way one cannot imagine existence of world without Hinduism.  As oxygen, food and water is a must for life in the same manner Hinduism is must for happiness.  The world without Hinduism will be same as of life in a coma stage.  You may think this is an exaggeration.  But it is the truth.  If you want to know the real truth read Bhagawath Geetha which Bhagawaan himself has said.  You can test it by applying in your daily life activities.  Then only one will be in a place to judge Hinduism and has right to comment upon Hinduism, otherwise has no right.  Hinduism is not a religion, it is a way of life, need of life.  Hinduism is like light of sun.  As moon and star glow out of sun’s light, Hindu Dharma glows everything.

There is no need to be a Hindu to understand Hindu Dharma.  Having faith in Hinduism one can understand this great dharma.  People of other religion realizes the greatness of Hindu Dharma just by accepting Hindu Dharma.  Faith, belief on Hindu dharma is sufficient.  Thousands of such people were there, are there and will be there.

The words of Bhagawaan are so soothing which will rejuvenate you always.  Now you must be in a position to understand the greatness of Bhagawath Geetha. Just one word Yatkaroshi has been explained so vividly.  This is not an end as the word is being further explained.  If one word has so much of explanation, just imagine how Bhagawat Geetha can be explained.  This is the power of Hinduism and has got so much meaning.  Radhekrishna!  Since Hinduism has no origin it has no end.  In this universe everything which has origin will have an end but as Hinduism has no origin it has no end and hence it is no wonder of its existence till date.

In today’s modern world  everything has become business  .Even most of the successful businessmen do not enjoy real happiness. Wealth is not everything and one cannot use it as substitute for food.  Earning money by carrying out business is not wrong, however if there is no enjoyment out of money earned  of business, what is the use? Money should be used  for happiness. Every one has money but what about the happiness?

Radhekrishna! Many try seeking enjoyment and feel proper by  making a portion of profit as  offering to temple, etc.  But this is not so  .By dedicating their business and work to Bhagawan only one can enjoy  the happiness of earning. Businessmen have to interact with various sectors of people  such as customers, employees, competitors and have to work out plans for success which is really a tough task. But it is a tough task for human beings but not for Bhagawan Krishna.  A small child which has just started walking  will find it difficult  but not a participant in a walking race.  In the same  way for Bhagawan everything is very easy and one should surrender to Him and do everything for Bhagawan.  He will take care of us.

There are  many sincere businessmen but have pride and ego of their sincerity and hence are not getting the true fruits. When they do their work with true dedication to Bhagawan Krishna there will not be failures..New innovations make us feel proud  about ourselves. In fact  we are not inventing any thing new as it was ready there.  Sometimes we take wrong decisions in business. Chanting of Bhagawan namajapam  will dispel all these. When we do anything for Bhagawan  there exists no cheating. When there is no cheating there is no fear. When there is no fear there is peace and happiness.  A day should begin with all activities being done for Bhagawan . There are many bhaktas who have done bhakti and dedicated their activities to Bhagawan. Sant  Tukaram , Dharnavyada  in Mahabharata, Bhakta Kumbhar, Rahakumbhar and so many.A grand old lady by selling fruits to Lord Krishna attained moksha. Nandababa, foster father of Bhagawan Krishna was businessman dealing with milk and got the ultimate Parabrahmam as his son for  dedicating his work to Him. You need better examples than this? When so many businessmen have attained Bhagawan  Krishna why not you? Radhekrishna .He is common for all.  Dedicate your business to Lord Krishna and you will know the real happiness and enjoyment of money earned.

Dedicating all our deeds to Bhagawan  is applicable to all and not just for businessmen.What is  stated above is only a drop from a mighty ocean. If this is  a brief description then what will be the content of elaboration?

Radhekrishna! In the next issue we shall explain  the meaning of Yat Asnasi.

If I seek, I shall seek only your feet. Daily I shall sing only your praises. What shall happen to me when I adorn my head with the golden feet of Bhagawan holding golden disc in his hand.

Everyone should have unconditional faith on Bhagawan. Under any circumstances and on any matter, one should not lose faith on Bhagawan. Everyone has faith on their physical strength, parents, friends, relatives, wealth while compared to faith on Bhagawan. Nobody realizes that after certain extent this so-called strength does not help them or rescue them. Radhekrishna! Radhekrishna!

At night, when the family members are asleep in the same room besides each other, who protects whom? When the  father is in the office, mother at home and child in the school though all are closely related to each other, who protect whom? When a person is seriously ill and is taken to the hospital for the best possible medical treatment, though the close relatives are nearby who rescues? When the family is in need of money and children are sent abroad to earn money who protects the aged parents as well as the children? Radhekrishna! Radhekrishna!

Some parents desert their child on their birth itself, who protects them?  At times children lose both the parents at tender age, who protects  such orphans?  Likewise many age old parents are away from their children who protects them?  Who protects disabled handicapped persons?  In natural calamities victims are unearthed alive after so many days, who had protected them?  Many lose their conscious and go in coma state, who protects them?

The same Bhagawan who had protected  Prahlada when he was thrown out in the fire by his father Hiranyakasibu, protects all of the above.  Dhruva  set out to forest at the age of 5 was protected by Bhagawan, the same Bhagawan protects all of the above.  Bhakta Meera was given poison by her husband and the Bhagawan who had protected protects all of the above.  All powerful ministers, Guru Mahatmas and 5 husbands of Draupadi could not protect her in the courtyard of King Dhridarashtra, but the same Bhagawan who had protected her protects all of the above.

Hence Bhagawan only could rescue us in all circumstances.  What should we do to get such protection of Bhagawan.  In this paasuram Poygai Aazhwaar answers to all these questions.Radhekrishna!

You must have unconditional faith like Poygai Aazhwaar. In ancient Hindu Dharma Bhagawaan is described as lion and we the children of Bhagawaan are hence cubs.  As cub does not get fear of mother lioness in the same way even if Bhagawaan scares us we should not have fear.

Life is filled with experiences.  Let us face it and bravely witness all the situations.  When we are certain that Bhagawaan will protect us in all situations, we can successfully come out of all the hurdles.

In this paasuram Poygai Aazhwaar converses with the Bhagawaan.  Radhekrishna! What a great devotion.  One should attain such devotion.  This can happen only with the mercy of Guru and there is no doubt in that. Every one of us long for so many things.  But  Poygai Aazhwaar asserts that he will desire only for Bhagawaan and his golden feet.  One can say whether he can be so assertive?  When one is fond of certain dish and colour and can be sure of that, Poygai Aazhwaar can also be assertive in his view.  Poygai Aazhwaar stresses that he will seek only His golden feet.

Poygai Aazhwaar further says  that he shall sing only His glory.  The use of mouth is only to praise the glory of Bhagawaan.  As far as possible one should only praise Bhagawaan.  The extent of happiness derived will be  as much as of praising the glory of Bhagawaan.  When we praise the glory of Bhagawaan, we shall also automatically glow.  As the moon and stars glow out of sun’s light, we also glow by praising glory of Bhagawaan.  The happiness derived by singing the glory of Bhagawaan cannot be explained in any language or word but can only be felt.  One gets tired of doing a monotonous activity but one does not get tired of singing only praise of Bhagawaan.  Radhekrishna!  While doing any activity the mind should constantly be chanting  Bhagawaan Krishna’s nama.  Radhekrishna!  Like Poygai Aazhwaar everyone of us can sing the praise of Bhagawaan.

Poygai Aazhwaar says that he shall adorn his head with the golden feet of Bhagawaan.  People are keeping all worldly things on their head.  The only one to be kept on the head is golden feet of Bhagawaan.  The worldy things kept on head are of changing in nature and hence does not give happiness.  But Bhagawaan is permanent and when his golden feet is kept on the head the happiness is also permanent.  The happiness derived by keeping the golden feet of Bhagawaan will be enormous. Radhekrishna!

The one who enjoyed such happiness of keeping golden feet of Bhagawaan in the head is Mahabali Chakravarty.  Bhagawaan measured the entire world with his two steps and placed his third step on the head of Mahabali Chakravarty.  The divine touch of Bhagawaan on us enough!  Swamy Nammaazhwaar confirms that Bhagawaan’s lotus feet destroys all sufferings and worries.  In Vishnu Avatar temples “Sadaari”, a crown is placaed on the head of devotees.  The sadaari depicts the lotus feet of Bhagawaan and destroys all sufferings.  This ca be felt only on having true devotion.  Radhekrishna!

Thus when mind, words,  action and body is fully devoted to Bhagawaan there is no fear and what can happen?  This is what Poygai Aazhwaar refers in this paasuram.  Only staunch devotees live without any fear.  The manner in which a child feels safe in the hands of its parents, in the same manner devotees also feel protected by Bhagawaan in all circumstances.  Radhekrishna!  No matter whoever, wherever, whatever, and whenever it may be devotees are fearless.

A sathguru was lonely on his way to Srirangam temple.  He was stopped by his disciple and informed that  ill effects of his past deeds(Praaraptha karma results) and should not proceed.  The Guru said that, oh! I was going alone, I am very happy that I have a company to converse with about Bhagawaan on my way.  Such should be the effect.  True Bhaktas do not get fear of anything and sees boon of Bhagawaan in everything.  Radhekrishna! 

The essence of this paasuram is applicable at all times including 21^st century.  Poygai Aazhwaar has revealed the secret, it is up to you to use it in a proper manner and be fearless.  Radhekrishna!       

Let us meet next month with a different divine song of another great Aazhwar.Until then Radhekrishna!

With the blessings of Guruji Amma and also my Guruji, I would like to share a very heartwarming divine experience of the several experiences showered by Lord Krishna.

Although this experience might look like a lengthy one, please do not fail to read it fully since I’ve expressed only my heartfelt sincere feelings which will surely give solace and happiness to many more souls who are searching for the same.

I am a Kindergarten school teacher and enjoy teaching the tiny tots. During my career, I had to overcome many hurdles posed on me from all possible ways. I literally saw how people stoop to their least degree of respect to put their blame on others or to gain artificial or false respect for themselves. Every time I faced it only with the courage that God is always with me and he will surely take care of me. Though, this continued for days, months and years I did not give up. The more they troubled me, the more I got strength to challenge at every situation. However at one stage, I almost felt that I had no self-confidence and  enthusiasm in my work and was very much depressed and cried within myself and uttered the words, “Is there no one for me here?” and believe me only at that time I got my precious treasure which I was unknowingly yearning for. The hard days and the tough times were blessings to me in disguise. Yes, I got my Guruji, Mahan Brahmashri Gopalavallidasar, Sathsishyan of Poojyashri Shri Amma. It is only the Sadgurus who come all the way searching to bless and shower their mercy on the longing souls (jeevathmas) and I practically felt the sanctity drop by drop.

Gradually, I started getting the lost hopes and confidence and today I can proudly say that I am also one among the happiest souls in this earth. Now, I am able to enjoy my work and that too to the fullest. Earlier, I used to grumble that I am unfit to survive in this society. But, today I can tell you that my guruji has nurtured and nourished me in such a way that I am able to face and handle the same people and the society at every situation with confidence. I can feel the satisfaction after the day’s work at all times.

Now, I’ve started inculcating the practice of chanting to the tender, tiny, two and a half years old children of my class who are the future India as advised by Guruji Amma. From the I Term of this academic year, I put the practice of chanting daily for few minutes amidst their school activities. Though some of them who did not participate in the beginning, slowly started joining the others and today i.e., in the II Term the whole class chants ‘RadheKrishna’ for full 5 minutes wholeheartedly. I can see the joy in the tiny faces which cannot be expressed by mere words. The children are so much conscious of chanting that whenever I say Ra…., they continue with  dheKrishna, Radhekrishna....... The chanting is done with my tuition children also for the last two years and many of the parents have told me it has brought a great change in their children and their behavior. Infact, they have told me that the children have advised their parents to immediately chant when they saw their parents in any difficult situation. This proves the sanctity of chanting.

It’s my experience of having derived happiness only after attaining a Sadguru and chanting. Do constant Chanting and enjoy the pleasure of human life. 

Thirumazhisai Aazhwaar

The great devotee of Lord Sri Narayana who was born in "Thirumazhisai" in Tamilnadu.

2. The great saint who was taken care in his infancy by a wood cutter & his wife named "Thiruvaalan" and "Pankaya Chelvi".

3. The great Scholar who searched for eternal happiness in all religions completely and finally realised the power of Sri Vaishnava philosophy.

4. The powerful disciple who stunned God Shiva by his powers.

5. The perfect master who asked the Perumal to get up from the Aadhiseshan, (celestial serpent) the mat of the Perumal to roll it and he wanted the Perumal to join him for his disciple Kanikannan. 

6.The great Aazhwar who thought the Perumal as his friend and has sung Mangalasasanam on Perumal.

One of His great paasurams : 

sAkkiyam kaRROm samaN kaRROm, sankaranAr
Akkiya Agama nool arinthOm bhaktiyAl
senkatkariyaAnai sErnthOm yAm theethilamE
yenkatkariyathOnRil.

Meaning :

After my futile efforts to know the supreme principle through Jainism, Buddhism, and Saivic philosophy, I am blessed by Sriman Narayana to take refuge at the Lotus feet of Sri Devi and have escaped all problems and misfortunes since then.