Vijayeendra Vaibhav-1

(Introduction)

Date : Oct 03  2006

Background

The most enlightened divine multifarious personality of Sri Vijayeendrateertharu of Kumbhakonam - our Mantralaya Rayaru’s Guru Sri Sudheendrateertha’s Guru and the historical memorable event of Sri Moola Rama Devaru are described in Mantralaya (146)-Vijayeendra Vaibhav (1).

Meaning

I like to share with our devotees the details of sacred Pontiff Sri Vijayeendrateertharu of Kumbhakonam. He is the Guru of Rayaru’s Guru’s Guru Sri Sudheendrateertha’s Guru. The Brindaavana of Sri Vijayeendrateertharu is in Kumbhakonam on the bank of the sacred Kaveri river, The Temple town is situated amidst abundant nature’s gift, has made Kumbhakonam much more sanctity. A great Hari Bhakta, Sri Vijayeendrateertharu worshipped Sri Moola Rama Devaru with great devotion, during the pooja of Sri Moola Rama Devaru, Sri Vijayeendrateertharu used to forget the world. A Great scholar, He is Treekaala Smaraneeya, The founder of Rayara Matha and Moola Purusha.The Great chetana Sri Vijayeendrateertharu today in Brindavana is highly satisfied to see the Mantralaya’s progress of - the golden age of Rayara Matha.

Sri Vijayeendra teertharu is the fifteenth (15th) Pontiff- Yati from Sri Madhwacharya Peetha Parampara. A profound scholar, stalwart, wellversed of vedas and shastras. He is the embodiment of poorna (completeness). Poornat Poorna Midam- Poorna Muchyatae and efficient in all the 64 Kalas. The meaningful and satisfactory life of complete 97 Years of our Rayara Matha Sri Vijayeendra teertharu is a model and Mirror to the whole world. The cordial relationship and attachment of Sri Moola Rama Devaru and the details of the previous birth (Poorva Janma Vivara) are described here.

Sri Malkhed Jaiteertharu the sixth Pontiff of Sri Madaachrya Peetha stayed in Yergol Cave for a long time which is in the shape of Shankha-previously it was the Aashrama of Shankhu Rishi. Wrote several Teekaas – commentary to the works of Sri Madaacharyaru , famous and popular as Teeka Rayaru in the whole world. Then Sri Vidyadhirajateertharu the seventh Yati, Kaveendra teertharu the eighth Yati, Sri Vaageeshateertharu the ninth Yati and Sri Ramachandrateertharu the tenth Yati, fully surrendered to the sanctum of Yergol- the tank – the cave which is in the shape of Shankha where Teekarayaru lived. Sri Ramachandra teertharu spent the maximum time of the day there in adhyayana , adhyaapana, japa, aahneeka. As per the request of the residents of Yergol stayed in Yergol, performing the pooja of Sri Moola Rama Devaru. Sri Narahariteertharu the third Yativarya of Sri Madaacharya Peetha as per the order of Sri Madaacharya, though Yati, took the charge of the administration of Jagannath Puri (Orissa) as the prince was too young. Ruled the kingdom till the prince became major and handed over the charge of the administration. The prince was highly pleased towards Sri NarahariTeertharu.

The prince forced Sri Narahari Teertharu to accept something as a token of his love and bhakti. Then the Yati asked to hand over the Idols (Pratimas) of Sri Moola Rama Devaru and Sita which were in the treasury (Raja Bhandaar) of JagannathaPuri. The prince gladly offered with devotion and took the blessings of Sri Narahariteertharu .Sri Narahari teertharu then handed over the idols to Sri Madaacharyaru.

Sri Madhwacharyaru worshipped the idols of Sri Moola Rama Devaru and Sita which were earlier worshipped by Brahma Devaru (Sri Brahma Karaarchita Moola Rama Devaru). Since Sri Madhwaacharya worshipped Brahma Karaarchita Sri Moola Rama Devaru for a long time , became Sri Madhwa Karaarchita.

After Sri Madhwaacharya

  • Sri Padmanaabhateertharu
  • Sri Narahariteertharu
  • Sri Madhavateertharu
  • Sri Akshobhyateertharu
  • Sri Jaiteertharu
  • Sri Vidyadhirajateertharu
  • Sri Kaveendrateertharu
  • Sri Vaageeshateertharu
  • Sri Ramachandrateertharu

have serially worshipped Sri Moola Rama Devaru and have attained abundant Punya.

Sri Ramachandrateertharu with all the sacred idols and Sri Moola Rama Devaru owned a big worship box (Pooja Pettige), performing Pooja with devotion in Yergol is a matter of pride and honour. The residents of Yergol loved a lot and did not allow him to leave Yergol. Today Yergol is a small village but during the days of Sri Ramachandrateertharu , it was a cultured village, full of sanctity, rich paddy fields, sumptuous water in the tank, thick trees, small hilly rocks and caves full of natural beauty, profound and immense silence (Prashaantatae) won the heart of Sri Ramachandra Teertharu.Daily took the darshana of the Yergol cave, where Jaiteertharu sat and composed Teekas. The residents of Yergol have really made punya that they have witnessed the pooja of Sri Ramachandrateertharu. At that time there was only one Matha.Uttaradi Matha was not in the existence. The large number of sacred idols,pratimas of god were worshipped and guarded by Sri Ramachandrateertharu. He was shouldering a great responsibility and was in search of an able successor to take the charge .To be Continued next series...

Poem

Mantralaya Saraniyali 
Paavana Gurugala Smaraneye
Sri Raghavendrateerthara Gurugalu
Sri Sudheendrateertharu Avara
Gurugalu Sri Vijayeendrateertharu
Parama Gurugala Vishayavanu
Bhaktarige Tilidashtu Varnipenu
Kumbhakoneyali Sri Vijayeendrateerthara
Paavana Sannidhi—Hariyutide Kaveri
Hasiru Muriyuva Sasya Vruksha
Sampattella Degulada Oorannu
Samruddhi Golisihudu
Sri Moola Ramadevara Poojeyali
Tanmayaru Taadatmya Dinachariyu
Atyanta Shraddhalu, Medhavi
Hari Bhakta Sri Vijayeendrateertharu
Trikaala Smaraneeya Yativarya
Mantralaya Rayara Mathada
Indina Uchchhraya Vaibhava
Soukaryavanu Brindavanadali Iddu
Santasa Paduva Hirijeeva
Rayara Mathada Moola Purusha
Rayara Matha Pravartakaru
Sri Madacharya Parampareya
Hadinaidaneya(15th) Yativarya
Paanditya Proudhimeya Harikaara
Sri Hariya Valumeyanu Poornadali
PadedaPoornaat Poorna Midam
Yemba Tatvakke Sari Saati
64 Kalegalali Parinitaru
Taavaagi Bhaktaru--- Pareekshakaru
Oddida Pareeksheyali Yatiyaadaru
Gedda Keertiyu Yella Haribhakti
Hari Pooje. Poornaushyava Padedu
Tumbu Jeevanada Sarthakate
Satva Namma Rayara Mathada
Sri Vijayeendrateertharadu
Mantralaya Saraniyali
Sri Raghavendrateerthara
Gurugala Gurugalu Kumbhakoneya
Sri Vijayeendrateerthara
Sri Moola Rama Devara
Olavu Poorva Janmada Vivara
Bhaktarige Aruhuvenu
Sri Madaachrya Peethada
Aaraneya Yativarya Jayateertharu
Yeragola Guheyalli Avirata
Acharya Granthagala
Teeke—Tippanigalanu
Heraladi Rachisi Teekaarayaru
Yende Khyata Raagiharu Vishwadali
Vidyadhiraajateertharu
Kaveendrateertharu Sri Vaagesha
teertharu Hattaneya Yativarya
Sri Ramachandra Teertharu
Shankharushi Ashramada
Kuruhaada Yeragola Guhe
Kereya Dandeya Vaasa Priya
Venisi Dinada Bahu Paalu
Samayavanu Illiyee Adhyayana
Adhyaapana Japaanheekadali
Kaleyutta Shree Madaacharya
Parampareya Hattaneya 
Yati Shreshtha- Sri Ramachandra
teertharu

Yaragolapuradalli Bhaktara
Aastikara Aagrahada Merege
Nele Nintaru Illi. Mooraneya
Yativarya Sri Narahariteertharu
Acharyara Aagneya Mere Orissada
Jagannatha Puriyanu Seri Alli
Rajyavanu Paalisuta Prayakke
Banda Yuvaraajanige
Raajyavanu Oppisidaru
Ishtondu Kaala Dakshateya
Aadalita Nirvahanege
Tale Doogi Yenaadaru
Sambhavane Sweekarisale
Bekendu Hata Hidida Rajakumarana
Maatige Berenu Beda Rajabhandara
Bokkasadaliruva Sri Moola Rama
Seeta Pratimegala Needenalu
Santasadi Arpisida. Ada Tandu
Sri Narahariteertharu Acharya
Madhwarige Bhaktiyali Oppisi
Arpisi Kruta Krutya raadaru
Andininda Sri Brhma Devara
Karaarchta Sri Moola Ramara
Poojeyanu Sri Madaacharyaru
Maadutta Bandudara Phalavaagi
Shreemadhwa Karaarchita
Sri Moola RamaDevaru
Parampareya Punya Saraniyali
Poojisuta Banda SriJayateerthara
TaruvaayaSri Ramachandrateertharu
Jayaraaya Aaraneyavaradare
Sri Ramachandra teertharu Hattaneyavaru
Dodda Pooja Pettige Punyada Gantaagi
Sri Moola Rama-Seeta, Digvijaya Rama
Vasudeva, Venu Gopala Pratimegalella
Nitya Poojeya Paavanada Dinachariyu
Nirata Sri Raamachandrateerthara
Punyakke Miti IllaYene Illa
Saatiyadu Modalilla. Yaragola Janteya
Apaar Bhakti- Preeti- Vishwasakke
Harasutta Yeragoladali Vaasavaadaru
Eegina Kugraama- Aagina Sugraama
Sri Ramachandrateertharige
Swagraamavaytu. Tumbida Kere
Nibida Maragala Gumpu-Chikka
Putta Gudda-Apaara Bhattada Gadde
Nisarga Deviya Cheluvu- Samruddhi
Neeravate-Prashaanta Yellavu
Ottaagi Jayaraaya Malakheda
Jayarayarali Apaara Bhakti Taledu
Yeragoladali Yativararu Samruddha
Punya Pratimegala Pooja Vivaradali
Nirata Raaduda Noduva Punya
Yeragola Bhaktarige Labhisiddu
Poorva Janmada Punya!
Acharya Madhwara Onde 
Rembeya Shakheya Mottada
Sri Hari Pratime Saakaara
Pooja Kainkaryada Hiriya Punya
Namma Sri Ramachandrateerthara
Paalige Salluvadu
Ishtondu Gurutarada Hone
Hottu Samarpaka Reetiyali
Karyavanu Nirvahise- Tammante
Yogya, Pandita, Bhakta-Hari
Sevaanirata Shishyana Hudukaata
Chinteyali Todagidaru