Sri Raghavendra Tirtha from Pandharpur travelled to Kolhapur, the town of lotus ponds. This town also carries high importance as Lord Krishna visited this town along with his brother Balarama. Guru Rayaru visited the temple of Goddess Mahalakshmi. This Goddess was dear to him as she was the wife of the Supreme and she had
This is a part of a real-life story of a Hindustani classical singer of world repute. The singer faced numerous obstacles in his journey including his father’s resistance for pursuing his musical career. The father gives up but suggests him to visit Mantralaya to do his seva. Accordingly the singer comes to Mantralaya for the
Budhikote is an ancient town dating back to 8th century, a province of the Kings of Bana Dynasty. This town has a fort and many temples dedicated to Lord Venugopala, Lord Hanuman and Lord Sugreeva, however, all in ruined state. This town is located 70 kilometres from Bangalore. The Mrithika Brindavana of Sri Raghavendra Tirtha
Prathaha Sankalpa Gadya is also called the morning prose of affirmation. This is as precious as a Gem authored by the great Saint Sri Guru Raghavendra Tirtha. It has minimal words yet it is a powerful composition. It is structured as a prose of one single sentence running into approximately five pages. It is a
Sri Raghavendra Tirtha was a distinguished and celebrated scholar yet remained simple. He toiled for the knowledge and wisdom, deserving the blessings of his Guru. He always expressed high reverence for all his Gurus in his works. Sri Vijayendra Tirtha, a saint of extraordinary qualities was highly inspiring for Sri Guru Rayaru. Below is a
Relentless efforts were put by these Saints combating the evil effects of Kali. Several Rujus, Bhagavatars and great Souls took incarnation as Saints to offer the Divine Gnana for the evolving the souls. Sri Raghavendra Teertharu (1621-1671) Sri Yogindra Teertharu (1671-1688) Sri Sooreendra Teertharu (1688-1692) Sri Sumathindra Teertharu (1692-1725) Sir Upendra Teertharu (1725-1728) Sri Vadeendra
After Sri Raghavendra Tirtharu entered into Brindavana at Mantralaya, the King of Tanjore, Sri Vijayaraghava Nayaka got into depression, he was feeling sad that Rayaru was missing in his life. He was feeling lonely and deserted. He spent much of his solitary time on the banks of Vadavuru where Rayaru performed his holy penance. While
Sri Raghavendra Teertharu has more than 50 Works to his credit, of which, Nadi Taratamya Stotra is a contribution on the Water Bodies of our Greater India. In this work, besides other information, he preaches about the Bhagavadroopa Chintane to be made in each of the waters during the prayers. Also mentioned hereunder, the temple
MOOKAPI YAT PRASADENA MUKUNDA SHAYANAAYATE RAJA RAJAAYATE RIKTO RAGHAVENDRAM TAM AASHARAYE Sri Raghavendra Thirtharu is to this day, compared with Kalpvraksha and Kamdhenu – the celestial beings in the heaven for his generosity in granting boons and fulfilling the wishes. The devotees are expected to offer prayers with pure devotion and total surrender. Sri Narayanacharya
Tungabhadra River is known for its sweet and soft waters. The river has such clear waters that one can see the rocky land beneath it and the flow of water constantly varies. As, the water flow was less, one could cross the river easily by walk. One such occasion, a deeply devoted Ananda Dasa, disciple