As part of the celebrations, we had Bhajane thrice during the course of the function. One at 9.30 AM, one of the songs which I posted yesterday in the video: ” Guru Madhwa Rayarige Namo Namo“. We sang several other songs, I will try and edit the videos and post them when time permits.
The second time we did Bhajane was when our Chief Priest Sri Udupa Avaru was switching to perform the homa. During this transition, we sang “Pavamana and Veera Hanuma“.
The thrid Bhajane session was while Acharyaru was giving Theertha. At this time we sang “Madhwa Nama”.
The decorations and flower garlands made by Volunteers were truly superb. You can see the Idols decorated in the video. I learned many tricks for making garlands. Using betel leaves, making a garland, and writing “Ram” on the leaves, isn’t that so beautiful?
So, here comes Part 2 with the song “Pavamana Pavamana” and close to 50-60 people singing. It is truly mind-blowing.
Yesterday, we witnessed one of the best-ever celebrations in our life on the eve of Madhwa Navami at Shri Krishna Vrindavana, Cary, North Carolina. It felt like we were part of a community we knew for decades even though it is exactly 6 months since we moved here temporarily.
Please find attached one of the videos – Part 1, from the celebrations yesterday. I will break down the videos into smaller chunks and post.
And before I post the video, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organizers of this temple.
Poojya Sri Swamigale,
It fills my heart with joy unspeakable to write in response to the warm and cordial welcome that this Krishna Vrindavana community has given us over the past six months. I thank you in the name of Hari, Vayu and Gurugalu, and I thank you in the name of hundreds of people who visit this amazing temple. Words cannot describe the amount of gratitude we have for you.
Chief PriestUdupa Acharyare.
Thank you for being such a great example. You’re a blessing to our community. A temple as we all know is not just a mere place of worship, but a sacred home where God resides. And with your pooje and rituals that you regularly perform, including on special occasions ( poojas, homas), from the morning worship to the evening pooje when you sing the lali songs, it brings divinity and bhakti towards God. The dedication and devotion you have is unmatched, whether there is 1 person sitting here in the temple, or we have 100s of people watching you do pooje. Your service has energized all devotees to participate fully in all functions, and invest their time in serving the temple as well.
Albert Einstein said “Everything in life is Vibration”. The sound vibrations from Acharyara chanthing brings a state of calmness to the mind. It helps ease our daily stress, and take us to a higher level of consciousness.
Acharyare, You have real concern for the devotees and treat us all with sympathy and understanding. And you truly are an intermediary between God and us the worshippers who come to this temple.
Like they say “archakastu hari sakshat chara rupi na samsayah” is very true about you acharyare.
Head Cook Gundu Rao Avare
Hinduism places such great emphasis on the role of food that it has been called “the kitchen religion.” I read this somewhere. No religious function is complete without the distribution of food, especially prasada and how can we forget the delicious food prepared by Gundu Rao avaru.
There is widespread belief that the consciousness of the cook enters the food and influences the mind of the eater. This maybe one of the reasons why we are so attached to this temple, because the prasadathat has been cooked by you and offered with devotion by Acharyaru to God, inclines the mind towards spirituality.
Prabha Avare,
I have no idea when this temple became a home for us. It is all because of your hospitality and caring nature. And your two boys are like our Muddu Krishna for us. Thanks for every warm welcome “Namaskara, hegidhira” you say with so much affection”.
Volunteers.
Last but not the least, and in no order, I would also like to thank all the volunteers who tirelessly work here in this temple. I don’t want to name anyone, because I know I will miss a few names. Each and everyone of you have made this temple an amazing place of worship and a community like no other I have ever witnessed. Thanks All.
Poojya Swamigale,
Thanks once again for building such an amazing temple and an amazing community here in Cary, North Carolina. We are truly blessed to be part of this temple and be among amazing Krishna bhakataru.
This year Madhwa Navami is on Sunday Jan 29th in USA and Monday 30th in India. It is the most important day for all Madhwa’s. For those of you in USA, events are planned all across.
I have created a seperate page itself dedicated to Acharyaru. In there I also have Sri Manmadhvamuni Smarane Dhyana Slokas. Slokas from Harikathamruta Sara, Slokas fromVyasaRajaru, Vijayeendraru and Rayaru from my Bhajana Manjari book.
P.S: Madhwa Navami Jan 29th 2023 USA & Jan 30th India
Composer : Sri Purandara Dasaru
In this composition, Dasaru is talking about the three Avataras of Sri Madhwacharyaru. The first paragraph about Hanuma, second Bheema and third Gurugalu.
P.S: Madhwa Navami Jan 29th 2023 USA & Jan 30th 2023 India
Composer : Sri Madhwacharyaru
Slight variations in lyrics across all books I have and also online.
I have fond memories of the large framed version of this picture in our home during my childhood. I wish I could return to that time and I could hug my Amma one last time.
ಅಥ ದ್ವಾದಶಸ್ತೋತ್ರಮ್
ಆನಂದಮುಕುಂದ ಅರವಿಂದನಯನ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೧ |
ಸುಂದರೀಮಂದಿರ ಗೋವಿಂದ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೨ ||
ಚಂದ್ರಸುರೇಂದ್ರಸುವಂದಿತ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೩ ||
ಚಂದ್ರಕಮಂದಿರನಂದಕವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೪ ||
ವೃಂದಾರಕವೃಂದಸುವಂದಿತ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೫ ||
ಮಂದಾರಸೂನಸುಚರ್ಚಿತ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೬ ||
ಇಂದಿರಾನಂದಕ ಸುಂದರ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೭ |
ಮಂದಿರಸ್ಯಂದನಸ್ಯಂದಕ ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೮ ||
ಆನಂದಚಂದ್ರಿಕಾಸ್ಯಂದಕ (ಸ್ಪಂದನ) ವಂದೇ | ಆನಂದತೀರ್ಥಪರಾನಂದವರದ || ೯ ||
P.S: Madhwa Navami Jan 29th 2023USA & Jan 30th India
This week I will try to post songs on Sri Hanuma Bheema and Madhwacharyaru. The books I have has 100s of lyrics. The ones that were very touching and I could sing myself I am posting those lyrics this week.
Composer : Shri Purandara Dasaru
ಮಧ್ವರಾಯರ ನೆನೆದು ಶುದ್ಧರಾಗಿರೊ | ಹೊದ್ದಿ ವೈಷ್ಣವ ಮತವ ಭವಾಬ್ಧಿ ದಾಟಿರೋ || pa ||
ಉದಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಏಳುವಾಗ ನದಿಯ ಸ್ನಾನ ಮಾಡುವಾಗ ಒದಗಿ ನಿತ್ಯ ಕರ್ಮಗಳನ್ನು ನಡೆಸುವಾಗ ಹೃದಯದಲಿ ಬೀಜಾಕ್ಷರ ಮಂತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಜಪಿಸುವಾಗ ಸದಮಲಾನಂದ ಹನುಮನನ್ನು ನೆನೆಯಿರೊ || 1 ||
ಕಾಮವಿಲ್ಲದ ಹರಿಯ ಪೂಜೆ ವೈಶ್ವದೇವ ಮಾಡುವಾಗ ಪ್ರೇಮದಿಂದ ವೈಷ್ಣವರು ಅರ್ಚಿಸುವಾಗ || ಆ ಮಹಾ ಭಕ್ಷ್ಯಭೋಜ್ಯ ಆರೋಗಣೆ ಮಾಡುವಾಗ ನೇಮದಿಂದ ಕೌರವಾಂತಕ ಭೀಮಸೇನನ ನೆನೆಯಿರೊ || 2 ||
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