Ramanuja Jayanthi – Day 9
“Ramanujo Vijayathey ‘ -9
Concluding part of the previous post..
Kainkaryams in Thiru Narayana Puram/Melkote:-
Due to atrocities of Kirumi Kanda Chozan Swamy Ramanuja had to migrate to Hoysala Kingdom in Mysore..
Swami chose to settle down in Melkote, Mandya District in Mysore and spread Sr Vaishnavism by inducting King Vishnu Vardan into Srivaishnavam by teaching him the truth abt Sriman Narayanan as Parabramham.and all.chit and achit are subservient to Paramathma.
Restored Moolavar who was buried under the sand dunes, and dedicating “Orunayagamai…….. ஒரு நாயகமாய்..” pasuram of Thiruvaimozhi.
When Swami wanted to conduct utsavams for Selva Narayana Swamy..he came to know abt the utsava moorthy (vigraham) being taken away by Delhi Sultan (who had looted many Hindu temples)…Thus travelled to Delhi from Mysore by walk at the age of 82…to bring that utsava moorthy called ‘Rama Priyan’
Ramanuja approached the Sultan king briefing him of the situation at the temple. The Sultan asked Ramanuja to identify his idol amongst the many that the king had taken custody of. Unable to find his Lord, Ramanuja spent the night there.
The next morning he came to know that Lord’s idol is with the daughter of Sultan in her Palace Chamber….Swamy went to the entrance and called out..’Oh bhagvan adiyen came here on on your call…Now I am calling you…pl come to me, we need you…to comeback tp your temple in Thiru Narayana Puram…pl come my dear child…My Chella Pillai…’Varay En Selva Pillay’…Swamy called out just like a Father who is expressing his fatherly affection on his infant son…
The Unbelievable happened….
Bhagvan got down from the Princess decorated bed and walked slowly while his anklets made sweet sound and his crown dazzled. He walked and sat down in the Lap of Swami just like a small kid would sit on his father’s lap. And with tears , Swami Ramanuja hugged and cuddled the LORD
Thus processional deity, Ramanuja brought the Lord back to Thiru Narayanapuram.Since Swamy called with name “Selva Pillay’ from that moment ..bhagvan changed his Name from “Rama Priyan’ To “Selva Pillay’…🙏
Swami commanded the……..
Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana to construct five wonderful Narayana Temples in Karnataka under the guidance of Sri Mudaliyandan. .special mention is to be made about 5 Narayana Temples
1.Sri Keerthi Narayan Talakad
2.Sri Nambi Narayana , Thondanur
3.Sri Kesava Narayana Belur
4.Sri Sowmya Narayana , Nagamangala
5.Sri Veera Narayana Temple
Thus Hoysalas started a new style of architecture on the basis of Sri Ramanujacharya’s preaching. And Swamy Mudaliyandan came to be known as “Pancha Narayana Kshetra Pratishtapanachariar”.
Bhagavat Ramanuja made sure that Melkote has the pride of place in the Sri Vaishnava Sampradayam and got the name ‘Gyana Mandapam”
When Sri Ramanujacharya was residing at Thondanur, the farmers of surrounding areas requested him to help them overcome the drought situation. So, he went near the natural hills and placed his Tridhanda across the small water flow in Thondanur. With the help of his devotees, he built a bridge and constructed a huge lake. He named it as Tirumalasagara. Even today, Thondanur lake water is used for drinking and agriculture.
Swami was the first revolutionist who gave certain rights to Harijan and gave them a title “Thiru kulatthar”..🙏
Thus It is impossible to.enumerate the Kainkaryams this Maha Purusha has done..
Concluding with Sri Manavala Mamunigal.Verses
எதிராசன் வாழி எதிராசன் வாழி
எதிராசன் வாழி என்று எத்திச் சதிராக வாழ்வார்கள் தாள் இணைக்கீழ் வாழ்வார்கள் பெற்றிடுவார் ஆழ்வார்கள் தங்கள் அருள்.
ethirAsan vAzhi ethirAsan vAzhi
ethirAsan vAzhi endru Ethich sadhirAga
vAzhvArgaL thaaL inaikkeezh vAzhvArgal petriduvAr AzhwArgaL thangaL aruL
Rough Translation:-
There are people who lead their life, incessantly chanting “Long live Ramanuja! “Also, there are other people who lead their life serving the feet of such devotees who sing the praise of Ramanuja.
These servants of the devotees of Ramanuja will receive the blessings of the Azhvars.
Jai.Ho! Ramanuja
Adiyen Ramanuja Dasan
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