We celebrated the Aaradhane of Shree Jagannatha Dasara at Shree Krishnva Vrindavana at North Carolina. It was organized by Smt. Soumya Raghav who teaches Harikathamrutasara here in the NC area.
We all assembled at 10 AM. Started with Mangala Slokas, Mangala Charana Sandhi, Adi and Anyta of all Sandhis, a few more recitation of full Sandhis, full Vigneshwara Sandhi. Followed by Phalavidu Baldudake, Vishnu Sahasranama, a few songs composed by Shree Jagannatha Dasaru.
Maha Magalaruthi followed by Amazing food on plantain leaf. We had 3 sweets – Jalebi, Mysore Pak, Payasa, Vegetable Bath, Ambode, and the usual Rice, rasam, kootu, kosambari, pickle, Palya and Majjige.
An amazing experience for me. We have done some amazing punya for sure to be part of this amazing temple, amazing group of people. Never ever felt so welcome anywhere in the world to be honest.
Once again, million thanks to our Guruji Smt. Soumya Raghav, our Acharyaru Shri Nagendra Udupa avaru and relishing the delicious food prepared by Shri Gundu Rao avaru.
If you are anywhere in and around North Carolina, please do come visit our temple and take active part in the same.
Sri JagannathaDasaru (1728-1809) from Maanvi Aaradhane is on Bhadrapada Sukla Navami.
Sri Jagannatha Dasaru is considered as SaHlaAda (brother of Prahlada RaAyaru) amsha whose poorvasrama name was Srinivasacharya.
Sri Puranadara Dasaru – Sri Vijaya Dasaru – Sri Jagannatha Dasaru and Sri Gopala Dasaru together are called DaAsa Chatushtaya – the four stalwarts of Haridasa tradition, who have played a significant role in spreading the philosophy of Hari sarvottama – VaAyu Jeevottama.
HarikathaMruthasAra composed by Sri Jagannatha Dasaru is a jewel in the crown of his literary works which is considered as an essence of Dvaita-TattvavaAda Madhva philosophy.
It contains 32 cantos having 988 poems in a highly poetic/literary style meant for novice understanding of common man; It contains the essence of Vedas/Upanishads/Bhagawadgita in a poetic style.
Sri Jagannatha Dasaru has emphasized on Taratamya in his composition HarikathamruthasaAra in as many as seven chapters.
7. Devataa Taaratamya or Kaksha Taaratamya Sandhi (chapter – 32)
Knowledge of panchabhEda & tAratamya is very imp. for those who aspire for moksha. This is the very basis of madhvasiddhAntha. Knowledge of tAratamya among dEvata-s & daitya-s is like ‘dAvashiki’ (forest fire). This fire burns away all heaps of paApa (forest of pApa-s) done by us.
Knowledge of tAratamya is like a boat which helps the Jeeva to cross the ocean of saMsAra; This knowledge is like the steps to reach vaikunTa.
Secret of tAratmaya must be shared only with bhagavad bhakta-s – If we try to explain to others (ayOgya-s) it would be a waste of our time and not yield results, it is useless. This must be explained only to those who are entitled for the same.
In our Bhajane whatsapp group, I saw a message about Shree Jagannatha Dasara Aaradhane on September 4th 2022. I was also looking at calendar’s to update in Bhadrapada Masa and saw the same.
Looking through the songs I had posted on Shree Jagannatha Dasara, updating the page, I came across another amazing song in my Bhajane book.
The page which has songs composed by Shree Jagannatha Dasara is below:
ಹೊಸ ಮನೆಯ ಕಂಡು ಬಲು ಹಸಿದು ಭೂಸುರರು ಬರೆ ಕೊಸರಿ ಹಾಕುತ ದಬ್ಬುತಾ | ಶಶಿಮುಖಿಯೇ ಬಾರೆಂದು ಅಸುವನೆ ಬಣ್ಣಿಸುತ ಹಸನಾಗಿ ಅವಳೊಲಿಯುತ | ದಶಮಿ ಏಕಾದಶಿ ದ್ವಾದಶಿ ದಿನತ್ರಯದಿ ಅಶನವೆರಡು ಹೊತ್ತುಣ್ಣು ತಾ | ಘಸಘಸನೆ ತಾಂಬೂಲ ಪಶುವಿನಂದದಿ ಮೆದ್ದು ಕುಸುಮಗಂಧಿಯ ರಮಿಸುತಾ | ಸತತಾ | ೨ |
ಸ್ನಾನ ಸಂಧ್ಯಾನ ಅತಿಮೌನ ಗಾಯತ್ರಿ ಜಪ ಭಾನುಗರ್ಥ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕೊಡದೆ | ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸನೆ ನಿನ್ನ ಜ್ಞಾನಪೂರ್ವಕ ಪೂಜೆ ನಾನೊಂದು ಕ್ಷಣ ಮಾಡದೆ | ಬೇನೆ ಬಂದಂತಾಗಿ ಹೀನ ಸಕೇಶಿಯ ಕೈಲಿ ನಾನಾ ವಿಧಾನ್ನ ಉಂಡೆ | ಜೀನತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ದುಡ್ಡು ದಾನ ಧರ್ಮವ ಕೊಡದೆ ಜ್ಞಾನನಂದದಿ ಚರಿಸಿದೆ | ಬರಿದೆ | ೩ |
ಸಾಕಲ್ಯದಿಂದ ಶಾಲಿಗ್ರಾಮದಭಿಷೇಕ ಆಕಾಲಲಿ ಮಾಡದೆ | ನಾಕೆಂಟು ನಾಯಿಗಳ ಸಾಕಿ ಮನೆಯೊಳು ಬದುಕಬೇಕೆಂದು ಹಾಲು ಹೊಯ್ದೆ | ಕಾಕುಬುದ್ಧಿಗಳಿಂದ ಗುಡಗುಡಿ ನಶ್ಯಮಡಿ ಹಾಕಿ ಭಂಗಿಯ ಸೇದಿದೆ | ಲೋಕನಿಂದಕನಾಗಿ ಪಾತಕವನ ಅನೇಕ ಜೂಜುಗಳಾಡಿದೆ | ಹರಿಯೇ || ೪ ||
ಉತ್ತಮ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರ ವೃತ್ತಿಯನೆ ಕೆಡೆಸಿ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮತ್ಯಗಾರನೆನಿಸಿದೆ | ಮತ್ತೆ ಮುಂಜಿ ಮದುವೆ ಮನೆಯೊಳಗೆ ನಾ ಹೋಗಿ ಸತ್ತ ಸುದ್ದಿಯ ಪೇಳೆದೆ | ವಿತ್ತವಿದ್ದವರ ಬೆನ್ಹತ್ತಿ ದೂತರ ಕಳುಹಿ ಕುತ್ತಿಗೆಯ ನಾ ಕೊಯಿಸಿದೆ | ಹತ್ತು ಜನ ಎನ್ನೆಣಕೆ ನಿತ್ಯ ಕಲ್ಲೊಡೆಯುತಿರೆ ಮೃತ್ಯು ದೇವತೆ ಎನಿಸಿದೆ | ಬಿಡದೇ || ೫ ||
Due to unavoidable logistical issues with the theater, we had to change the theater and the date. The new date is Sunday May 15th and the theater will be Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax. Previously purchased tickets will be used at the new theater. We regret any inconvenience caused.
We have an opportunity to see a spiritually uplifting movie infused with Dharmic values, beautiful music and portraying the life history of one of the important Haridasas in the bhakti lineage of Karnataka. This is a small budget independent movie made against the tough atmosphere for movies with these kinds of values. People who have seen the movie have been emotionally touched by the story of ego related consequences and subsequent redemption with devotion and surrender of Sri Jagannatha dasaru.
Here are the details of the show.
On Sunday May 15th at Cinema Arts Theatre, Fairfax 9650-14 Main Street, Fair City Mall, Fairfax VA 22031 Tickets: $12 Start time 4:15 PM. Start time may be advanced by 10-15 min week of the movie
Sri Jagannatha dasaru movie show presented with devotion by Vishwa Madhva Sangha, and Devotees.
Sri Jagannatha dasaru movie show -v2
Sri Jagannatha daasaru plays a very important role in Haridasa Lineage. His life conveys an important message. He was an esteemed Sanskrit scholar who had to undergo difficulties for insulting satvic people like Sri Vijaya dasaru.The main message from his life is that a man should let go of egoistic thoughts and behavior and surrender to the Divine. Please see this journey from egoistic behavior to devotion and ultimate realization in this dramatic movie.
In the legendary Kannada HaridAsa (saint-poets) lineage, Sri Jagannatha dAsaru is a prominent 18th century HaridAsa who holds a remarkable place in the dAsa quaternary (chatushTeyaru) with Sri Purandara dasaru, Sri Vijaya dasaru, and Sri Gopala dasaru.
He was born in Manvi, Karnataka and was named “Srinivasa acharya”. He grew up to be an adept Sanskrit scholar with excessive pride.
One day, he arrogantly underestimates Sri Vijaya dAsaru’s scholarly qualities, turns down his banquet invite, and suffers severe stomach ailment.
His life takes interesting turns as he transforms from a prideful scholar to a cult HaridAsa ‘Sri Jagannatha dAsaru’, who then goes on to author a multitude of exemplary contributions and the magnum opus of haridAsa literature -“HarikathamruthasAra” with “Jagannatha ViTTala” pen-name (ankita).
All this and many more amazing moments are beautifully captured in the upcoming movie “Sri Jagannatha DAsaru” – watch & support this great cause. Releasing soon on digital platforms, stayed tuned !!
Kalpavriksha Kamadhenu 
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