Sloka spot

Saneeswara sthothra

2009-01-19T09:47:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:

Saneeswaraya Santhaya

sarvabistha prathayane

charanyaye varanyaya

sarveshvaraya namonamahe

Sloka 2:

Thiyakritham thoyesthothram

yekpade thvahamathavage

yekavaram thivaram

vapeedam munjami thasyave

Sloka 3:

kakajvaya vithmahe

katka hastyaye deemahi

thanno mandha prachodhayath

Manthralayam - Raghavendra swamy brindhavana - Pilgrimage in South India

2008-11-16T10:48:00.000-08:00

Manthralayam is a holy place where saint Sri Raghavendra attained jeeva samadhi. It is the most important temple to be visited by pilgrims to get the healing touch of the Lord. People from all walks of life go to worship this miracle place Manthralaya so to seek his Divine blessings. Guru Raghavendra never misses to bless the people who thinks of him in their troubles and happiness. He is disciple of Sri Moola Rama and Pancha mukha Anjaneya. A large number of followers and devotees of all religious sects throng this place all through the year.

Raghavendra swamy was born on thursday. So every thursday, there will be special poojas and mangalarathi in the Brindhavans all over and people do fasting. The devotees are blessed with Theertha prasadha and manthrashaka. Manthralayam is in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh in South India. This place is on the bank of river Tungabhadra. This religious place is located 240Kms from hydrabad. Nearest rail station is Mantralayam road. Other Brindhavans around the temple are Manchalamma Temple,Panchamukhi Anjaneya swami temple. It is a custom belief that before visiting Moola Brindhavala of Sri Raghavendra swami, devotees must worship Manchalamma temple to fullfill their purpose of visit. Siddhi Masud Khan the Navab of Adoni (a city in Andra pradesh) after seeing the supernatural powers of Swami, gave the land Maanchala to Swami. This is now known as Mantralayam. It is this place where bhaktha Prahaladha, incarnation of Raghavendra swamy and a the greatest devotee of Lord Vishnu in Narashima avatara, did his yagna. It is at this place shri Raghavendra swami attained his samadhi 300 years ago. It is beleived that Raghavendra Swamy had very subtly revealed that although he would be physically present and he would be among his devotees for 700 years blessing them in every way. Hence Swamiji is known as a ‘living saint’.

Sri Guru Raghavendra swamy - Miracle Lord

Raghavendra Swami is one of the powerful saints in Hinduism. He is known for his merciful, divine who always lends out a helping hand and blessings to the people in trouble, irrespective of caste and creed. He advocated Vaishnavism (worship of Lord Vishnu as the supreme God) and the Dvaita philosophy. Sri Guru Raghavendra, also called affectionately as Rayaru or Guru Raja lived in 17th century is one of the supreme deity worshiped by many. Rayaru is the Holy Saint who preached Madhva matha principles. He preached the Truth (sathya) and Dharma which is the base and pillar of the Hindu mythology.

Guru Rayaru, was born as a third son to Thimmanna Bhatta and Gopamba in Kaveripattanam. His original name is Venkatanatha. Rayaru was exceptionally brilliant and skilled musician. He was endowned with intelligence and was a veena scholar. He studied Dvitha vedantha and written several books bearing the teaching of Dvitha philosophy. Later, after his marriage to Saraswathi, he moved to Kumbakonam (a place in south India) and continued his learning of grammer and shastra's of Dvitha under his guru Sudhindratheertha. Venkatanatha and Saraswathi were blessed with boy named LakshmiNarayana. Though Venkatanatha was stuck in utter poverty, he did teach vedic lessons and veena classes for free and did not demand anything in return. He just took whatever was offered to him. Meanwhile, his guru Sudhindrathirtha was looking out for a suitable successor to hand over the responsibilities of matha. There was an indication in his dream that Venkatanatha would be the right person. When he told Venkatanatha about this, it was so difficult for him to decide between his Guru's words and his responsibility as a family person. But then, Goddess Lakshmi, appeared in his dream and said that he has to dedicate himself to Hari and Vayu as his destiny. Only then, Venkatanatha took sanyasa and became the Pitathipathy. Since then, he is known as Raghavendrathirtha. Guru Raghavendra preached all his knowledge of Madhwacharya and Dvaitha philosophy to rest of the world. He has written several works on Tattvavada philosophy. His disciples are the followers of Madhva matha.

On krishna paksha dvitiya day (second Thursday) in the month of sravana, Swãmiji entered Brindhavana in Mantralaya and sat in a meditative pose. He was doing Japa with his mala. When he stopped his prayer, the disciple placed the 1200 th Lakshminarayana saligrams in a bronze container and Mruthike on his head and covered him fully and thus Swamiji entered Brindhavana. It is this day which is observed as Maha samaradhana day. The black rock using which the Brindhavana is built is rock on which Lord Sri Rama rested, when he came searching for Sita devi. So, this place Manthralayam sree Raghavendra Guru devasthanam, the place where the miracle God resides and continue to bless people.

Temple details:

Temple is well connected by road and rail. There are several share autos around the temple area, that will take you to the bus stand or railway station. There are several good lodges for accomodation and there are hotels and restaruants for food. The temple also serves a meal between 11 -3 pm as prasadham which is free everyday (except Ekadasi). Temple has many sevas, and rathosthavam. Golden, silver and ordinary chariots come around the praharam. Devotees can do the bookings for these sevas early or when they reach the temple. Like any other temples, within the premises mobile phones are to be switched off. Within the temple, when you go to the actual brindhavana or praharam, men have to remove their shirts and vests when they reach . In other places there are no restrictions. ATM available nearby the temple is SBI ATM.

For more details about swamy and Manthralaya, please visit the temples website

http://www.mantralayam.com/

Mahalakshmi ashtothram

2008-11-15T15:07:00.000-08:00

Namasthesthu Mahaamaaye Sree Peete Sura Poojithe

Sankha Chakra Gadhaa Hasthe Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu thae||

Namasthe Garudaaroode Kohlaasura Bhayankaree

Sarva Paapa Hare Dhevee Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu Thae||

Sarvagne Sarva Varadhe Sarva Dhushta Bhayamkaree

Sarva Dhukkha Hare Dhevee Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu Thae||

Sidhdhi Bhudhdhi Pradhe Dhevi Bhukthi Mukthi Pradhaayini

Manthra Moorthe Mahaa Dhevi Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu Thae||

Aadhyantha Rahithe Dhevi Aadhi Sakthi Maheswaree

Yogaje Yoga Sambhoothe Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu Thae||

Sthoola Sookshma Mahaa Roudhre Mahaasakthi Mahodhare

Mahaa Paapa Hare Dhevee Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu Thae||

Padhmaasana Sthithe Dhevi Parabrahma Swaroopini

Paramesi Jagan Maatha Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu Thae||

Svetha-Ambhara Dhare Dhevi Naana-Alamkaara Bhooshithae||

Jagasthithe Jagan Maatha Mahaa Lakshmee Namosthu Thae

Mahaa Lakshmya-Ashtakam Sthothram Ya Pateth Bhaktimaan Nara||

Sarva Sidhdhim Avaapnothi Raajyam Praapnothi Sarvadhaa

Eka Kaale Paten Nithyam Mahaa Paathaka Naasanam

Dhwi Kaalam Ya Paten Nithyam Dhana Dhaanya Samanvitha||

Thri Kaalam Ya Paten Nithyam Mahaa Sathru Vinaasanam

Mahaa Lakshmir Bhaven Nithyam Prasanna Varadhaa Subhaa||

Shri Guru Raghavendra Ashtotra - Rayaru 108 namavali

2008-11-15T11:11:00.000-08:00

Jaya Jaya Veeve Raghavendra

Bhava Bhaya Nashaka Raghavendra

Thunga Theeradi Raghavendra

Mangala Mahimane Raghavendra

Anga Rahitarige Raghavendra

Thimannana Sutha Raghavendra

Kangalliladavarige Raghavendra

Bhoma Maruthi Priya Raghavendra

Venkata Namaka Raghavendra

Sankata Haraka Raghavendra

Veena Panditha Raghavendra

Gaana Visharada Raghavendra

Saraswathi Pathi Raghavendra

Saraswathi Vidhya Raghavendra

Kumbha Kona Vasa Raghavendra

Sudheedra Shisya Raghavendra

Pareemala Panditha Raghavendra

Bhasyakara Guru Raghavendra

Shishyara Vidye Raghavendra

Ayasadim Bare Raghavendra

Gandhava Theeyene Raghavendra

Agni Sukthadim Raghavendra

Vipraru Leepise Raghavendra

Kshipradi Mayuuri Raghavendra

Sharanu Hogalu Raghavendra

Varuna Sukthadim Raghavendra

Chandana Vayithu Raghavendra

Suthanige Munjiyu Raghavendra

Sanyasi Agalu Raghavendra

Sharadagenyu Raghavendra

Ashrama Dharisida Raghavendra

Pishagi Yage Sati Raghavendra

Mokshava Gaysida Raghavendra

Chathu Shasti Kaleyinda Raghavendra

Athula Prakashanu Raghavendra

Modalina Gurugalu Raghavendra

Yadavendraru Raghavendra

Adhikara Nammadu Raghavendra

Adhika Thondare Kode Raghavendra

Hariya Smarisalu Raghavendra

Parihara Vayithu Raghavendra

Bada Venkannage Raghavendra

Vadeyana Dayeyinda Raghavendra

Divana Giri Bare Raghavendra

Divana Doregale Raghavendra

Musalmanana Dore Raghavendra

Thateli Bhojana Raghavendra

Batteyu Muchire Raghavendra

Thirthava Prokshishe Raghavendra

Thateli Phala Pushpa Raghavendra

Vandisidanu Dore Raghavendra

Manyagalanu Kode Raghavendra

Doreya Nenapige Raghavendra

Gopura Virisida Raghavendra

Venkannage Pele Raghavendra

Madhavaradi Raghavendra

Kere Yeriya Mele Raghavendra

Kariya Shileyolu Raghavendra

Brindavana Maade Raghavendra

Ulida Shileyolu Raghavendra

Maruthiyanu Maadi Raghavendra

Keeruthi Padedaru Raghavendra

Uthama Dinodolu Raghavendra

Shishyarigelutha Raghavendra

Dakshina Dwaradi Raghavendra

Aa Kshana Hokaru Raghavendra

Ondu Dina Shrigalu Raghavendra

Maduvege Shisya Kele Raghavendra

Mruthike Kodalagi Raghavendra

Dwijhage Jhaguliyolage Raghavendra

Bhrama Phishachiyu Raghavendra

Mruthike Bharadinda Raghavendra

Suttu Bhudiyage Raghavendra

Shishayana Maduveyu Raghavendra

Ratna Hara Bharadinda Raghavendra

Agni Yolittaru Raghavendra

Hara Bekenalu Raghavendra

Kundadi Thegedaru Raghavendra

Nirinavanu Kele Raghavendra

Moksha Bekenalu Raghavendra

Mukthiya Nitharu Raghavendra

Desayi Ondu Dina Raghavendra

Gurugala Karesalu Raghavendra

Mavina Rasadolu Raghavendra

Aaduva Mogu beele Raghavendra

Magu Mruthi Hondalu Raghavendra

Aandu Vyathisidaru Raghavendra

Ramana Dayeyinda Raghavendra

Jeevana Vitharu Raghavendra

Parijana Harushadi Raghavendra

Tharalana Karedaru Raghavendra

Gurugaly Karunisi Raghavendra

Pranava Nitharu Raghavendra

Vanake Chigurisi Raghavendra

Viprarige Siribanthu Raghavendra

Shishaya Maganobba Raghavendra

Bisilali Baalalau Raghavendra

Shatali Neralanu Raghavendra

Icha Bhojana Raghavendra

Jathaka Bareyalu Raghavendra

Ondu Nooru Manujange Raghavendra

Muru Nooru Granthake Raghavendra

Brindavana Kelunooru Raghavendra

Pari Pari Rogahara Raghavendra

Jaya Jaya Mangala Raghavendra

Subha mangala sri Raghavendra

Nithya nandha vitala Raghavendra

Raghavendra Guru Raghavendra

Hanuman chalisa

2008-11-15T11:05:00.000-08:00

Shri Guru Charana Saroj Raja, Nija Mana Mukura Sudhaar

Baranou Raghubara Bimala Jasu, Jo Daayaku Phala Chaar

Buddhi Heena Tanujaanike ,Sumeero Pawana Kumaar

Bala Buddhi Vidhya Dehu Mohi, Harahu Kalesha Vikaar

Jai Hanuman Gyana Gunasagara, Jai Kapeesa Tihu Loka Ujaagara

Rama Doota Atulita Baladhaamaa, Anjanee Putra Pawanasuta Naama

Mahabir Bikram Bajarangee, Kumatee Nivaara Sumatee Ke Sangee

Kanchana Barana Biraaja Subesha ,Kanana Kundala Kunchita Kesha

Haatha Vajra Aur Dhwajaa Birajay, Kaandhe Moonj Janeun Saaje

Shankara Suvana Kesaree Nandana,Teja Pratapa Maha Jaga Vandana

Vidya Vaana Gunee Aati Chatur, Ramakaja Kareebe Ko Aatur

Prabhu Charitra Suneebe Ko Rasiya,Rama Lakhana Seeta Mana Basiya

Suukshmaroopadhari Siyahi Dikhava,Vikataroopadhari Lanka Jarawaa

Bhima Roopa Dharee Asura Sanhaare, Ramachandra Ke Kaaja Sanwaare

Laaye Sanjeevan Lakhana Jiyaye, Shri Raghubeera Harasheeura Laaye

Raghupatee Keenhi Bahuta Badaayii,Tum Mam Priya Bharata Sama Bhayee

Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gave, Asa Kahe Shreepathee Kantha Lagaave

Sanaka Dik Brahma Dee Muneesa, Narada Sharada Sahita Aheesa

Yama Kubera Digapaala Jahan The, Kavi Kovida Kahee Sakay Kahan The

Tum Upakaara Sugreevaheen Keenha, Rama Milaaya Rajapada Deenha

Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshana Maanaa,Lankeshwara Bhaye Saba Jaga Jaanaa

Juga Sahastra Yojana Par Bhanu ,Leelyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanu

Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Mayee, Jaladhi Laanghee Gaye Acharaj Nahee

Durgama Kaaja Jagatke Jethe, Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Tete

Rama Duaare Tuma Rakhawaale, Hota Na Aagyan Bina Paysaare

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarana, Tum Rakshak Kahoo Ko Darna

Aapan Tej Samhaarao Aape, Teeno Lok Haankate Kaapein

Bhoota Pishaacha Nikata Nahee Aawe, Mahabeera Jaba Naama Sunaavay

Naashai Roga Hare Sab Peera, Japata Nirantara Hanumatha Beera

Sankat Se Hanuman Chodave, Man Krama Bachana Dhyan Jo Laave

Sab Para Raama Tapasvi Raja, Tinake Kaaja Sakal Tum Saaja

Aur Manoratha Jo Koyee Laave, Soyee Amitha Jeevan Phala Paave

Charahu Yuga Parataapa Tumhara, Hai Parasiddha Jagata Ujiyaaraa

Sadhoo Sant Ke Tuma Rakhwaale, Asura Nikandana Raama Dulare

Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Daataa, Asabara Deena Jaankee Maataa

Rama Rasayan Tumhare Paasaa, Sadha Raho Raghupathee Ke Daasaa

Tumhare Bhajan Ram Ko Paave, Janma Janma Ke Dukha Bisaraave

Antha Kaal Raghupatee Pura Jaayee,Jahaa Janma Hari Bhakta Kahayee

Aur Devatha Chit Na Dharayee, Hanumatha Seyi Sarva Sukha Karayee

Sankata Kate Mite Sab Peera , Jo Sumeere Hanumatha Bala Beera

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai, Kripa Karahu Gurudeva Kee Naayee

Yah Shata Baar Paatha Kara Joyee, Chutahee Bandhee Maha Sukha Hoyi

Jo Yaha Pade Hanuman Chaleesa, Hoye Siddhi Saakhee Goureesa

Tulasidasa Sada Hari Chera, Keejay Naatha Hridaya Maha Dera

Pawana Tanaya Sankat Harana, Mangala Muuratee Rupa

Rama Lakhana Seeta Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sura Bhoop

Om Muruga

2008-11-14T22:33:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:

Oru Muruga yendru | En ullam kulirnthu |uvanthudane

Varu Muruga yendru| vai varu vai |

nirpa kai ingane| tharu Muruga yendru|

than pulamba |nirpa thein munye

thiru Murugatru padai udane

varum sevagane||

Sri Venkatachalapathy sloka

2008-11-14T22:27:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:

Kalyanath buthe | Gathraya|

Kamyadharthe pradhyayani|

Sri math | Venkatanathaye

Srinivasaya thae namahe ||

Sri Krishna sloka

2008-11-14T22:20:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:
Krishnaya | Vasu devaya |

Devaki | Nandhanayache|

Nandha Gopa | Kumaraya |

Govindhaya | Namo namaha||

Sri Rama manthra

2008-11-14T22:14:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:
Aabatham | abagartharam |

dhatharam | sarva sampatha

lokavinamam | Sri Ramam |

bhoyo bhoyo | Nama mamyaham||

Sloka 2:

Sri Rama | Jaya Rama | Jaya Jaya Rama||

Saraswathi devi sloka

2008-11-14T22:07:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:

Saraswathi namasthubyam varathe kama roopini

Vidhya rambam karishyami, Sidhir bavathume satha

Sloka 2:

Ya kundhendu dhushara hara davala|

Yasubra vasthravitha| Ya veena vara dhanthe manditha kara|

Yash vedha padhmachana| Ya Bhramasudha |

Sankara prabhu thurbihe|Devai satha poojitha|

samam pathu |Saraswathi | bagavathi|

Nishyesha dhathiya paha||

Saraswathi devi sloka

2008-11-14T22:02:00.000-08:00

Sri Anjaneya swamy sloka

2008-11-14T21:32:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:

Bhuthir balam| yaso thairiyam| nirbayarthum arogatham

Ajatyam vakpaduthumche| Sri Hanumath smaranath bave ||

Sloka 2:

Asaadhya Saadhaka Swaamin

Asaadhyam Thava Kim Vadha

Raama Dhootha Krupaa Sindhoh

Math Kaaryam Saadhaya Prabhu||

Sri Ganesha sloka

2008-11-14T21:05:00.000-08:00

Sloka 1:

Gajananam boothe Ganathi Sevitham

Kapthia Jambu palasara bakshtham

Umasutham soka vinasa karanam

Namami Vigneshwara| Patha pankajam

Sloka 2:

Om kham Ganapathy ye namahe | Yeka thanthaya vidhmahe

Vakrathuntaya theemahe | Thanno thanthi prachodhayath ||

Sri Guru Raghavendara slokas

2008-10-30T10:11:00.000-07:00

Sloka 1:
Pujyaya Raghavendraya satya dharma rathaya cha||
bhajatam kalpavrukshaya namatam kamadhenave

Sloka 2:

Sathya ye Sathya santhaye sarva kashta pariharane||
Manthralaya nivasaye Sri Raghavendraya mangalam