the life and teachings of bhagavan sri sri sri venkaiah swamy (part 4)
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SATCHARITRA OF BHAGAVAN SRI SRI SRI VENKAIAH SWAMYTRANSCRIPT
Satcharitra of Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy of Golagamudi120
MUDRA(The ‘Thumb’ Impressions of Swamy)
Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy during His routine wan-
derings used to visit several places. By the sacred touch of His
Holy Feet, the places He visited became pious and purified. Those
were the days when God-Incarnate Venkaiah Swamy began offer-
ing His (assuring) Thumb Impressions (Mudra) for the sake of uni-
versal welfare.
God, when incarnates in a human form, He not only appears
with bodily organs but naturally acquires one by thousandth of
human attributes too. After taking human form, in accordance to
dharma, He discharges His divine responsibilities by enlightening
and purifying devotees who seek His refuge. The divine incarnate
attained serenity of mind at first and thereby led a virtuous, dedi-
cated and practicable life. Keeping aloof from material life and
worldly desires, the ever-active incarnate, safeguards the welfare
of the world and gets closer to humankind.
To ensure this, Swamy, the Guiding Light of Peace, using the
weapon of “Mudra” (His ‘Thumb impression’) accomplished His
mission on this earth. Those determined to get blessed by His
Grace; Swamy bestowed them with His Ever-Protective Mudras. It
is for certain that the ‘Impressions’ bore ‘Auspiciousness’ of His
Divine Grace as they originated from the form of His Divine Phy-
sique. The impressions are not only, ‘Gurudeva blessed impres-
sions of protection’ for those in distress but also for those getting
drowned in the whirlpool of family life (samsara). It is an open
secret that the divine Mudras are eternal blessings to one and all.
Gurudeva, The Face of Supreme Serenity, who bestowed this eter-
nal truth to this world, no doubt, is Himself Parameswara.
The God Supreme wanders across His entire creation to su-
pervise its affairs in association with His Deva Ganas (the group of
divine personalities). Similarly in this Yuga, Gurudeva, the God-
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Incarnate, began His journey in a human form along with sishyas
on this earth. The group of divine personalities following the God
Supreme in the heavenly abode and the group of sishyas following
Gurudeva on this earth in the form of humans is one and the same.
In those days, Lord Siva used to search and pile-up human
skulls and bones from the graveyards. Now, wandering from vil-
lage to village, Gurudeva collected heaps of waste paper from open
places and mounds. While Lord Siva offered Chita Bhasmam (re-
mains of ash from burnt corpses) to the world as divine offerings
(prasad) at that time; Gurudeva offered the waste paper slips with
His attested thumb impressions with the aid of “Kandena” (the
black greasy material applied to the axis of the cart wheel for free
movement) to the people caught in the mire of worldly affairs.
Sporting soul-endearing smile, without concern for cleanli-
ness or dirt, Swamy used to collect waste paper slips during His
wanderings across several places. Some wise people who noticed
this act of Swamy felt upset and offered nice paper slips and thread-
rolls to whatever extent they could. On His part, Swamy was to-
tally absorbed in the sacrificial work of putting countless protec-
tive impressions of His Thumb (Mudra). While engaging in this
sacrificial ritual, Swamy demonstrated the features of Hamsa in a
bid to inculcate the same in us. (Hamsa is essential to organic life,
i.e., Divine Spirit. It is a yogic practice of breath control, the inhala-
tion is believed to sound like HAM, while the exhalation is believed
to sound like SA. Thus, a HAMSA came to epitomize the PRANA,
the breath of life). This way Swamy disclosed to the world as to
how a person should bind to the philosophy of purity of thoughts
and serenity of mind.
Not only offering the blessed “Mudras” to His followers, Swamy
was even offering the ‘thumb impessions’ to the sick and the suf-
fering people so as to save them from the gallows of worldly suf-
ferings. Those who are in possession of these sacred “Abhaya
Mudras” - not only are they relieved from the shackles of evil days
but their recurring and unsolved issues are getting miraculously
solved.
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This, in fact is a boon bestowed by Swamy. But, overlooking
this aspect and forgetting the truth, it would be unfair on their part
to think that they solved the problems on their own. And, what-
ever riches, luxuries and status they acquire in life; they should
not boast that the status they are enjoying is a mere outcome of
their abilities and wit. If such is the illusion, it is merely because
they are totally influenced by the ego of Kali Maya and such people
are bound to lack morals and ethics. It is the order of the day that
people who are impure by mind, ignore the existence of God with
a careless attitude and live in mere illusions and ill-conceived
thoughts.
It is but natural for the noble people to feel at peace once
their problems disappear. Such meritorious people aspire for
Swamy’s darshan and naturally long to surrender at His Sacred Feet
so as to feel blessed with His Divine Glance. Omniscient Gurudeva
is aware of the feelings of such devotees and He safeguards them
at all times and fulfills their desired will. Our Soul’s Temple, Swamy,
takes His seat in such purified hearts and liberates them from the
clutches of illusion (Maya). Venkaiah Swamy, the Divine Force,
like a Heavenly Mother, keeps away the devotees from treading
evil paths and gradually guides them to higher spiritual planes.
Showing utmost care and concern towards His devotee children, it
is the God in Human Form - our Sarweswara Swaroopa Bhagavan
Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy leads them to the heavenly abode.
Till He left His mortal body, Swamy dedicated the
‘Yagnaphalam’ (result of the holy sacrifices performed by Him) for
the universal benefit alone. In fact, wherever the “assuring mudras”
are worshipped with reverence; like Gurudeva’s glow of blessings,
they protect the devotees at all times and at all places. This is an
eternal truth. With the spirit of this truth, whoever, wherever and
at whatever place they worship the ‘abhaya mudras’ offered by
Gurudeva and constantly recite His Divine Name and follow His
Sayings, the Compassionate and Supreme God bestows perpetual
joy and peace on them. Along with protection, the perpetual joy
and peace are not merely limited to this life-span alone, but shall
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continue in the future births too, if any. Such is the Protective
Assurance of Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy, the one who is
aware of the past, present and future. This is the Heavenly Gift of
the Omnipotent Bhagavan to the humankind.
“Eternal joy and peace … these words are not restricted to
this life alone”.
To support this theory, what Swamy expressed in Guru
Geetamruta text, Ch. 3 – 66 sloka, is ....
· What is there with Venkaiah
· I don’t know
· There is nothing, Swamy
· Barbers’ and Dhobis’ have said thus.
· What He told the people living in ignorance.
· Sixty persons got it
· A chit is got written in the abode of God
· How many remain still.
· Swamy ! Look.
Clarification:-
What is there with Venkaiah? Why should we serve Him?
There is nothing with Him, all is trash. So, is the opinion of the
barbers (mangali) and washermen (dobhi). Here, they do not rep-
resent any caste. And, we cannot say anything about those who
are imprisoned behind the bars of ignorance? Sixty percent of
people imagine so. The fate of everyone is written on the fore-
head. It is called the Creator’s Writing, i.e., Brahma Rata. It is
Venkaiah, God Incarnate, who explains the gist of writings. And it
is He, Sristi Kartha, who is deputed from the heavens to narrate
the Sristi Chits (about the past, present and future) with an objec-
tive to bestow peace and happiness on the humankind. One should
ensure seeing God in every living being. I am not the only Form of
God. The entire universe is the form of God. Everything is
Venkaiah’s Form. But there is no distinction between ‘you’, ‘Me’
and ‘God’. This is the knowledge which you ought to acquire.
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For compiling this sacred biography and teachings, Swamy
Himself wielded His Divine influence on me by showering His nec-
tarine compassion. In every word I composed (as a writer) in the
book, He utilized me as a tool to accomplish the task of not only
writing the Satcharitra but to propagate His Message and Teach-
ings across the world through this book.
Considering us as His own children, Gurudeva, the Divinity
Incarnate, imparted His message to enlighten the humankind so
that one can readily choose the path shown by Him. As His chil-
dren, it is our primary duty to realize the essence of His sayings
and to initiate efforts to tread the path shown by Him. Like a trusted
solider, ‘Padarenuvu’ (the writer) with the wisdom (jnana) bestowed
as biksha by Swamy, I am explaining in detail, the core gist of
‘Ramakoti Bhagavath Yagna’ and ‘Mudras’, with His consent, to
the revered devotees.
In this Kali Yuga, whoever chant the five syllable sacred word
(Panchakshari Mantra), viz., ‘Venkaiah Swamy’ and follow Swamy’s
sayings; they will not lack any want in life. The narrations from
Gurudeva’s Geetamruta stand as ample proof to the fact. By con-
sistent recitation of Swamy’s name, people were able to fulfill their
wishes by His blessings.
The divine name for such recitation is, Venkaiah Swamy
‘Nami’, means, the God-Incarnate in Human Form with the
name, Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy.
In the process of performing the Yagna rituals, Swamy, the
God-Incarnate in human form used the ‘thumb impressions’ of His
right hand as the All-assuring and Ever-protective Shield (abhaya
raksha mudra). Though the thumb appears small in size, its utility
in performing divine rituals is incomparable. This is understood
by anyone while utilizing the ‘thumb’. Gurudeva directly preferred
the ‘thumb’ as a tool to accomplish His Divine Objective. The palm
without a ‘thumb’ may appear normal, but one would reckon its
dire necessity in times of its utility.
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During the Dwapara Yuga (the age of energy - the third of the
four Yugas), Dronacharya (the great tutor of Archery) was the re-
vered Guru of the heroic disciples of Pandavas (the five of King
Pandu sons, popularly known as Pandavas) and Kauravas (the hun-
dred of King Dhritarastra sons, popularly known as Kauravas). The
Guru’s sole objective is that his most sought-after sishya, Arjuna,
should be proved and presented as the greatest archer to the world.
But, narrating a historic event at this juncture is imminent to nar-
rate on the “significance of a thumb”.
The story relates to Ekalavya, the son of a low-caste hunting
tribesman. He approached Dronacharya (the tutor to the sons of
the prince of Hastinapur), bowed to him in obedience and pleaded
to impart him the art of Vilu-vidya (archery), which is his long-
cherished life’s aim. Dronacharya sensed that Ekalavya may more
than equally compete with the prince sishyas and may even excel
his valued sishya Arjuna in archery. Apart, he even felt that im-
parting the skills of archery to a low-caste tribesman may be against
the prevailing customs. With concern over Arjuna’s supremacy
and the caste factor of Ekalavya as well, Dronacharya, the great
tutor of archery, refused to impart the art of archery to Ekalavya.
But without getting disappointed or dejected, Ekalavya installed
with great respect, ‘the form of Dronacharya as his Guru in his
heart’ and returned back to his place. Shaping the image of
Dronacharya with clay, Ekalavya installed it at a right place meant
for a Guru at his place. With steadfast faith and sincere devotion,
he offered regular worship to the statue of Guru Dronacharya. By
sishya’s determination and adoration, Ekalavya was blessed to re-
ceive some internal commands from the Guru. Day by day he gradu-
ally procured the required guidance to become a great archer.
While Dronacharya was sitting with his sishyas, displaying a
sense of ego, Arjuna came to him in a fit of rage . Prostrating
before the Guru, he questioned, ‘am I your treasured sishya or
someone else?’ What happened to your proclamation that there
can be no other archer who can outshine Arjuna in the world? Do
your words bore any value now? You have failed to keep-up your
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word. Instead, you taught archery skills to one more sishya who
seems to be a more challenging and sharp archer than me. Thus,
losing self control, Arjuna blamed his Guru.
The sharp words of Arjuna pierced the heart of Dronacharya.
Perturbed by Arjuna’s words; in a bid to know the reason for the
outburst, Dronacharya gently asked, ‘what Arjuna, why is your heart
so furious and agitated? Tell me the reason’. Then, Arjuna told ...
‘His name is Ekalavya. He says he is the most-skilled archer of
the times. He happens to be your sishya. I saw your statue at his
place and came here’.
Who is Ekalavya! My sishya! Who’s he? Suddenly, the form of
Ekalavya striked Dronacharya’s mind in a flash. He recollected that,
in fact it is Ekalavya whom he rejected to impart archery. He could
guess that Ekalavya is the only person who is so daring to dwell in
these deep woods and who has the will, ability and determination
to become a master in archery. Having come to a conclusion about
Arjuna’s dejection, Drona stood up immediately and assuredly said,
“Arjuna, I am not going to deviate from the word I gave you. I
reiterate to stand by my words” and left the place in search of
Ekalavya.
Though Drona went forward on his task, his innerself was
pestering him not to move in that way. One end, he is caught to
the binding words he promised to Arjuna, while on the other he
felt trapped by the intense devotion, dedication and reverence
Ekalavya has towards him. His heart was engulfed with overflow-
ing feelings of compassion towards Ekalavya who became such a
great archer than Arjuna even without his tutelage. Drona felt that
his love and affection for Ekalavya may create obstacles to stand
by the word he gave to Arjuna that there cannot be a great archer
than him in this world. Feeling dejected, at times he felt sorry for
indirectly hindering the exceptional talent of Ekalavya, who, in fact
adores and worships him as a Guru.
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With every step he was moving ahead, his heart became a
battle ground within him. Ekalavya’s will power, apart, the word
he gave to Arjuna; like two darted arrows, both started torturing
him mentally by piercing deep into his heart.
Dronacharya was reeling under a state of inexplicable de-
spair. In such a state, even a most daring person becomes timid
and submissive. Dronacharya approached sishya Ekalavya, who at
that time was deeply engaged in his own objective. When Ekalavya
saw Guru Drona standing before him; with joy-filled tears he im-
mediately prostrated at Drona’s feet .
Acharya Drona’s heart melted at the steadfast dedication, de-
votion and adoration displayed by Ekalavya. Yet, he wanted to
stand by the promise he gave to Arjuna. Hence, he decided to
destroy all sources of glory acquired by Ekalavya in archery, who
by all means is a true, calm, pure and well mannered archer-per-
sonality. Without the presence or guidance of a master (Guru),
Ekalavya became a great sishya in mastering archery. As no beg-
gar would even guess to beg for such a thing, Dronacharya took
the opportunity as a Guru and stood before sishya Ekalavya. He
beseeched Ekalavya with guilt surrounded shyness to offer ‘him’
his right hand thumb as Guru Dakshina (a gift given to the Guru as
a token of gratitude).
Without any hesitation but with over-flowing love towards
Guru in his heart, Ekalavya took out a dagger tucked to his waist
and instantaneously chopped-off his right hand thumb. He delight-
fully placed it in the palms of Drona as an offering of Guru Dakshina.
Seeing Ekalavya’s blood-daubed thumb, Drona’s heart melted and
engulfed in a fit of emotion.
Despite knowing that the thumb is the sole means to achieve
his objective and without which even the hand is of no use,
Ekalavya’s heart was filled with the only thought of fulfilling his
wish of ‘Guru Dakshina’ sought by his revered Guru. With this
courageous and sacrificial act, Ekalavya became eternally known
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to the world. Thereby, he imparted the message that ‘Guru
Dakshina’ is the supremely precious and sacred thing that every
sishya should remember.
Ekalavya felt that his unique talent in archery is the outcome
of Guru Drona’s blessings, without whose consent, he could not
have become such a great archer himself. For this reason, without
a blink of hesitation, Ekalavya slashed his right hand thumb and
placed it in Guru Drona’s palms. How fortunate and blessed is he?
Has Ekalavya become a second Arjuna in Guru Drona’s heart?
No. Or, does he stand as number one amongst his sishyas? That’s
why Ekalavya’s name is eternally remembered for the sacrificial
instinct, pure character and adoration of a Guru.
Guru Drona’s heart was deeply hurt for making an unjust de-
mand which should not have been demanded by a ‘Guru’. By de-
lightfully fulfilling his Guru’s demand of ‘Guru Dakshina’, Ekalavya,
the charming, gallant and the master archer, demonstrated the
invaluable bond of Guru-Sishya that existed in those times.
Let us prostrate at the Supreme Holy Feet of Gurudeva, to
bless us with the ‘sacrificial nature’ as similar to that of Ekalavya.
Let us wash the Sacred Feet of Gurudeva with the tears trickling
down our eyes. To live in that supreme bliss; indeed is a blessing
for a meaningful life.
‘Kalov naama sankeerthanam’, i.e., ensure that we keep on
chanting the Holy Name of Gurudeva - the sacred path in this Kali
Yuga through which source we can attain salvation.
It is the wish of Gurudeva that His sishyas adopt such a sacri-
ficing nature of Ekalavya and to desist from ego-centric nature.
‘yagno vai vishnuhu’ i.e., Sacrifice itself is Vishnu.
By this sacrifice only, Vishnu became jeeva (the individual)
By this sacrifice only, jeeva (the individual) becomes Vishnu
By the sacrifice with which Ekalavya was transformed into
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Vishnu Swaroopa, everyone should inculcate such sacrificial in-
stinct and get transformed into Vishnu Swaroopas. This is the will
and wish of Gurudeva.
Jagannadha, the Lord of the Universe, by sporting a shankh
(conch shell), charka (disc) and gadha (mace), keeps protecting
the world. The Lord, in fact is Sriman Narayana Murthy, who incar-
nated in a human form as our most revered Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri
Venkaiah Swamy.
Sristi Cheeteelu
A compilation of words voiced by Gurudeva, the Creator (Srishti
Karta), and written on small chits by disciples or devotees. Since
the past, present and future is narrated by the Creator Himself
(Srishti Karta - Gurudeva), the chits are called as ‘Srishti Cheeteelu’.
Truth is eternal
righteousness and salvation
Truth itself is the form of Para Brahma (the Supreme Godhead)
the Supreme Form is indeed Narayana Murthy
He is the one who incarnated in a human form as an ‘avadhuta’ on
the earth, yes, He is Venkaiah Swamy
Gurudeva, the God in Human Form made use of His Thumb as
‘Chakrayudha’ (Disc - the weapon of Lord Vishnu) similar to the
weapon of Sreehari. He relentlessly offered the Abhaya Mudras
(blessed ‘thumb’ impressions) for the sake of universal welfare.
Those who preserve and worship these Divine Blessed ‘thumb’
impressions offered by the Paramatma Swaroopa, they are blessed
with abundant peace and a prosperous life too.
Lighting the Holy Fire and constantly calculating natures’
(srishti) positioning, Gurudeva was engrossed in putting the blessed
‘thumb’ impressions. Outwardly His Divine Form looked encircled
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in ‘the orb of radiance’. In the divine aura, Gurudeva was so deeply
absorbed in attesting the blessed ‘thumb’ impressions that He was
unmindful of the time factor and as well ignored the occurrences
of day and night. While performing some peculiar looking actions
(to the onlookers) in the presence of Agni Hotra (the Fire God);
nobody was able to understand or guess His actions. Even the
dedicated servants of Swamy were unable to guess the purpose of
His actions and were always in a state of confusion.
To enlighten the world about His ever-active and regular di-
vine rituals, Swamy gave a dream appearance to His sishya Sri
Balananda Swamy and briefed about the significance of ‘thumb’
impressions. In the dream, Swamy explained that the ‘thumb’ im-
pressions are not mere impressions of ink, but in fact they portray
the weapons adorned by Lord Vishnu, viz., the shankh (conch shell),
charka (disc) and gadha (mace).
It so happened on the midnight of that day, Sri Balananda
Swamy had a dream in which he was blessed to view the seven
hills of Tirumala Tirupathi and the sanctum-sanctorum of Kaliyuga
Daiva, Lord Venkateswara’s temple. Not merely that ! He saw a
glowing sheet of gold in place of Lord Venkateswara’s primary idol
in the sanctum-sanctorum. On the radiating golden sheet, Sri
Balananda Swamy noticed our Kaliyuga Daivam’s protective ‘thumb’
impressions shining like diamond-studded jewels. What a marvel,
what a phenomenon? Balananda Swamy experienced what is in-
explicable to narrate in words. With the amazing dream, revered
Sri Balananda Swamy lost his physical sense, while his mind be-
came similar to a spotless sky, pure and static. He is unaware of
the time he spent in that spell of supreme bliss. When he re-
gained senses, he felt some internal vibrations, suggesting some
divine messages, one after the other. He concluded that Gurudeva
is none other than the Form of Paramatma, the God Supreme, who
incarnated on the earth in a Human Form.
To assert this, sentence no’s 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13 from
Gurudeva’s Geethamrita (first part) stand as ample proof:
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7. If one becomes two, how many shall they become by then?
8. Three
9. You told ‘Saramu Soledu’
10. Then, you please tell
11. If not here, then where?
12. Venkatappa Naidu
13. Do, everything is God
Explanation :- One became two, i.e., righteousness has become
two viz., Artha and Kama (wealth and desire). If we observe them
individually, they become three i.e., Dharma-Artha-Kama. There
is no essence in Artha and Kama. Can you tell, ‘it is there’? If yes,
‘tell’? There is nobody here to clarify. Ask Venkatappa Naidu.
Which means, ask Lord Venkateswara. He will reply, ‘the entire
creation is God’. There is no need for you to go anywhere. Right
now I am here … as Lord Venkateswara, Venkatappa Naidu and
Venkaiah Swamy. I am saying this. Here ‘I’ means, Parabrahma
(the Supreme Personality of Godhead). I am not ‘mad Venkaiah’.
Understand this essence.
Here, the three-syllable Mantra (trakshari) “Om, Aum, Vem”
is indoctrinated. If, either this Mantra or the words of Swamy are
recited as they are; one shall attain Gnana (knowledge) and real-
ize that, ‘everything is God’. That, the whole of Dharma-Artha-Kama
is Parabrahmamu (supreme status) and one can easily grasp that
the Parabrahma is Venkaiah Swamy Himself.
Madhava (Lord Vishnu) is showing His appearance in a hu-
man form. In the present era, recognizing the divinity and having
His darshan is certainly fortunate. It is absolutely lucky to live at
the Holy Feet of such a divine personality; which is possible only
by the purva-punya (merits of past life) of one’s life. The experi-
ence of such unique opportunity is beyond the boundaries of ex-
planation. Without explaining the concept through His words or
action, the Supreme Incarnate Venkaiah Swamy revealed the pur-
pose of His Incarnation through a dream to Sri Balananda Swamy,
the fortunate sishya. The resultant bliss is the supreme of all.
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Blessed Balananda Swamy explained the extraordinary dream se-
quence (swapna drishya) to his near and dear ones.
The true devotees (bhaktas) are those who selflessly dedi-
cate their lives in the service of God and leave everything to His
Will, saying, ‘O! Heavenly Father, except You we have none’. In
fact, they treat their pleasures and pains as well as success and
failures in equal terms. The ever-considerate Swamy, not only ful-
fills their desires like the divine wish-fulfilling tree (Kalpa Vriksha)
but as well solve their problems.
Caught in a violent sea-storm, people traveling in a small boat
lose all hopes to reach the shore safely. Terrified, they shout and
scream with fear. But, their fears are bound to disappear once
they sight a big ship which can rescue and take them to safety.
Similarly, for the people caught in the whirlpool of sufferings
midst the ocean of life (samsara sagaram); Gurudeva, the Ocean
of Kindness, offered His protective ‘thumb’ (Mudra) impressions
to ensure that they smoothly navigate the journey of life. Those
who follow the teachings of Gurudeva in word, thought and spirit
and constantly recite His name; they are bound to be protected by
the marvel of His ‘thumb’ impressions. Just like those terrified
people in the small boat caught in a violent sea-storm search for a
source of safety in crucial times; Gurudeva’s ‘thumb’ impressions
rescue and steer them to safety like a big ship. This is an irrevo-
cable doctrine.
Bearing the physical strain and suffering, Gurudeva, the Foun-
tain of Love, in a bid to ward-off the worldly evils and to curtail
their effects, offered the ever-protective thumb impressions to the
suffering-lot and devotees as well. Offering the resultant benefits
to the mundane beings, Gurudeva dwelled in the All-pervasive Ul-
timate Reality (Brahmam), His actual abode. Can the humankind
repay Swamy’s debt for such compassionate acts even by serving
at His Lotus Feet, birth after birth?
Most of the people in the world consider that ‘everything in
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the world is money-oriented’ and without money nothing can be
achieved. Borrowing money from relatives and friends and even
from business circles to fulfill their needs is not at all justified. In
such a case if they fail to secure the desired money from all pos-
sible sources, they feel dishonored and assume that their lives
have come to a standstill. In such a state of utter dejection, it is
possible that they may even tend to commit suicide - for they be-
lieve that they cannot do anything without the ego-tag as a ‘wealthy
person’. Even in such alarming situation if they happen to worship
Swamy’s ‘thumb’ impressions, they shall never-ever face such
troubles. This is the truth of the three ages. I assure and appeal
that this theory applies to everyone.
While borrowing money, it is a normal practice adopted by
the lender and borrower to make the deal through a “promissory
note”. While writing the promissory note, the borrower of the loan
promises to pay not only monthly interest in time but shall repay
the loan amount with interest to the lender as and when asked for
and affixes his thumb impression or signature on the said note.
This is the normal procedure followed every where.
The document empowers the lender to recover the amount
with interest as and when required from the person who borrowed
the money by affixing his thumb impression or signature on the
pro-note. Let us think, if the ‘thumb’ impression of an ordinary
person is having such a great value, what would be the power of
the greatest mahatma like Swamy. That’s unimaginable! What is
to be understood here is that, Gurudeva’s ‘thumb’ impressions
(Mudra) are divine assurances of protection. At any given time
the ‘thumb’ impressions are bound to protect us in crucial and di
ficult times, as assured and blessed by Swamy.
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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF “MUDRA”
(IMPRESSIONS)
There are seventy two thousand nerves in the human body.
The Vyana Vayu is one of the five vital energies supporting the
functioning of the inhalation and the exhalation process. Thereby
it helps in controlling and maintaining the vital breathing process
of inhalation and exhalation of air. Apart, it also helps to transmit
the energy-elements from the food intake to all corners of the body.
The Samana Vayu that exists at the naval place of the stomach
accelerates the Jataragni (the fire of hunger) and digests the four
kinds of food stuff. Thereby it ensures the distribution of energy
cells to all the seventy two thousand nerves.
Description of the four types of food
aham vaisvanaro bhutva
praninam deham asritah
pranapana-samayuktah
pacamy annam catur-vidham
Yoya Manah Purushena yeneda Mannam Pachyate (Veda)
(Bhagavad-Gita 15 Ch. 14th sloka)
Meaning : In order to answer the question as to who dwells
within Purusha (the eternal spirit) and by whom the food intake is
digested; it is explained in the Gita that, Lord is situated within
sound and within the body, within the vital air and even within the
stomach, as the digestive fire in the bodies of all living entities, to
digest the following four kinds of foodstuff:
1 Bhakshyamulu : The hard food that is chewed
2 Bhojyamulu : A liquidized food that is swallowed
3 Lehyamulu : A food that is licked
4 Choshyamulu : Mango like fruit that is sucked
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The seventy two thousand nerves are extended upward, down-
ward and parallel within the body. Their nature is to move, run,
oscillate, fold and to get tired. These nerves are internally co-
related and hence they are closely associated with the mind. As
such, they are able to gather sufficient strength and energy. The
fickle nature of mind and the wavering character of nerves, both
compete to prove their superiority over each other. Thereupon,
the wavering nature of mind gets astray and provokes us to take
hasty decisions and wrong steps. Whoever controls the fickle and
wavering nature of mind with a determined will and successfully
detached from the self-esteem of ‘I’ am doing, ‘I’ am enjoying, he
shall attain a state of stead-fast wisdom (Sthithapragna).
Slokam : duhkhesv anudvigna-manah
sukhesu vigata-sprhah
vita-raga-bhaya-krodhah
sthita-dhir munir ucyate
(Bhagavad-Gita, Ch. 2 – 56 Sloka)
A person who is unperturbed in mind, even in pleasures and
pains or influenced by any attachments or elated by likes and dis-
likes and does not surrender to fear and anger and who is always
steady in his determination is called Sthithapragna.
He Himself is the form of Paramatma. Such a Paramatma
incarnate, Gurudeva, revealed that; one who surpasses the stage
of mental speculation will reach the Abode of God. The fortunate
ones who aspire to get rid of the cycle of birth and death; for their
sake Gurudeva demonstrated His Divine Form in a pure glow of
Gold (Harini). The outcome of this is indeed the ‘thumb’ impres-
sions of Gurudeva, equivalent to the gold form. To offer the ‘Mudra’,
Gurudeva, the Treasure House of Mercy, utilized His ‘thumb’ as a
tool i.e., His All-assuring Palm. In the process of putting it into
practice, Gurudeva attained perfect control over the mighty power
of the nervous system. That itself is serenity. The eternal protec-
tive Mudra offered in that serene state by Gurudeva is equivalent
to the universal protective Sri Rama Raksha.
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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF “HAMSA”(Principle of breath)
Hamsa :-Ha ( ) - The syllable represents the Form of ‘Paramatma’
Sa ( ) – The syllable represents the individual ‘Jeeva’
Ha – Sa – The point (binduvu) in between these two letters
denote that the ‘Jeevatma’ itself is the ‘individual’, and that very
individual is ‘Paramatma’. This way, the binduvu is drawing the
Jeevatma and Paramatma closer and unifying them into oneness.
Hence, ‘Hamsa’ is the form of ‘Absolute Truth’, a symbol of
purity, detachment, divine knowledge, cosmic breath (Prana) and
highest spiritual accomplishment.
By nature, a monkey runs and jumps hither-thither. By force, if
the monkey is tied to a pillar with a rope; unable to move freely, it
stays there only. Similarly, one has to fasten the ‘monkey like na-
ture’ of mind with the rope of “breath” and force the mind to recite
the Mantra of “Soham” (Hamsa). Then, the “monkey-natured mind”
will be compelled to engage in the job of recitation, for it cannot
go anywhere. Similarly, people of all genders should always stay
cautious and ensure that the ‘rope of breath’ remains ‘intact’. This
unique process is called “Hamsa”.
Slokam : “avichchinna gatih: chida atmatah: pumaane hastha tatra
swasankalpavan baddah: nissankalpa noochyateh”
Explanation: - Even though, “atma” (of Parabrahma’s breath -
Prana) exists in all living beings; engulfed by illusions (Maya) and
chained to the bonds of samsara, it keeps struggling to free itself.
Atma is able to attain moksha whenever it succeeds to free itself
from the chains of samsara.
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In the mantra of “Hamsa”, there are three syllables, viz., ‘Ha’,
‘Sa’ and ‘Zero’ (anuswaramu). The entire universe is the swaroopa
of Hamsa. Hamsa swaroopa means naada, bindu and Kala.
Naadamu means sound (sabdha), Bindu means the God Supreme
(Paramatma) and Kala means sky (akasamu). This knowledge
dwells in atma and stands as witness to the thirty six Tatvas, viz.,
the organs of Jnana and Karma etc. and it represents itself as the
universal truth. The one existing in between the Ham and Sa is
itself the “Om” “Kara” (anuswaramu). The Kala which is merged
with the “Om” “Kara” is the individual (Jeeva). So, the static
(nirvikara) Parabrahma, upon merging with nature (prakruti) is nur-
turing the feelings that, ‘‘I’ am doing, ‘I’ am enjoying’. This is the
cause for samsara (birth-and-death cycle).
Samsara : - The dual combination of desire (Kama) and anger
(Krodha) is what is called ‘samsara’. The combined activity of mind
and physic is samsara. The coming together of any two objects is
samsara. In samsara, if a chance is given to dualities like joy and
sorrow, desire and reality, it is mere illusion (brama).
Brama (delusion):- Before it dawns or after the dusk fall, mi-
rages are not visible in the deserts. Only in between this time, the
vision of flowing waters (mirage) is visible. It’s an illusion. In fact,
there do not exist even a ripple or a drop of water.
The six vices, viz., kama (desire), krodha (anger), lobha (greed),
moha (delusion), madha (pride) and mathcharya (malice) are the
root cause for all delusions. They influence humans to believe the
unbelievable things as believable ones. And, becoming a slave of
the eight arrogant traits (ashta madambulu), human beings are
compelled to lead a life of delusions.
Those who keep away from the illusionary bonds of samsara
can resist all worldly joys and sorrows. They will not give scope
for such mundane things to occupy their mind. With such a will
power they triumph over the eight arrogant traits and the six en-
emies or impurities. Desires cannot crop-up in their mind. And
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Impressions of Gurudeva’s Fingers, the state of ‘Srishti’
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they cannot be lured either by the delusions or by Kama-Krodha.
They gain total control over the five indriyas (sense organs) and
with that grip they keep the mind under control. They are always
absorbed in Hamsa mantra (Paramatma is Jeevatma and Jeevatma
is Paramatma) by seizing and reciting the mantra in tune with the
process of inhaling and exhaling breath. Such a person is called a
Paramahamsa.
Paramahamsa :- In whom the elements of satya (truth), jnana
(wisdom), ananta (infinite), ananda (happiness) exist, such a bliss-
ful form is regarded as Parabrahma. If such a Prabrahma concludes
Himself as “I” and if He remains merged with Brahmamu, He is
worshipped eternally. He is the ‘Veda Purusha’. He is the lasting
Purusha i.e., the time (kala) and the atma.
Sloka : “Hakarena Bahiryaati, Sakarena Vasheth Punah
Hamsa Hamsethi Mantram Jeevo Japathi Sarvada.…”
Ha karamu (vayuvu) - In this form, life means breath (air)
– comes out
Sa karamu (vayuvu) - In this form, life means breath (air)
– comes in
“O” binduvu – This is the sound track (nada swaroopa). It is the
form of sky and travels across the universe
So’ ham=Sah: The Paramatma Himself is “I” (aham). This is the
saying of “Aham Brahmasmi”
Aham-Sah – “I” - The Paramatma
Sah-Aham – That Paramatma is “I”.
It does mean that this ‘mantra’ should be incessantly chanted.
Indriyamula nigrahinchi
Pranamulatho manasamunu goorchi, vaani thoda,
Hamsa yanaga noppa nakshara dwayamu
Yojinchi, santatamu bhajimpavalaya
Sita Ramanjaneya Samvadam (167)
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Explanation: “Hey Anjaneya, clinching victory over the indriyas
and attaching the mind with life’s breath, constantly recite by heart
and soul the two-syllable Mantra, ‘Ha’ kara and ‘Sa’ kara by merg-
ing at the point (binduvu), which in fact are the Purusha (the eter-
nal spirit) and the Prakrithi (primordial nature).
Unique meaning: “bramhmai vahamsa sansari”, meaning, the
word of “Brahma” is all-pervading’. Such “Brahmamu”, though
associated with samsara, yet remains untouched by samsara, which
feature is as similar to the water drop on a lotus leaf. Bhakti (de-
votion), Jnana (wisdom) and Vyragya (dispassion) are the reasons
to gain and remain in that state. To demonstrate this truth to the
world, Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Vankaiah Swamy has shown the path of
Hamsa Tatva (the highest spiritual accomplishment).
HASTAMU (HAND)(represents protection, peace and dispelling of fear)
The nature (prakruti) is a combination of five life-giving vital
elements (panchabhutas) and the Master of them is Paramatma.
The form of Paramatma, Gurudeva, bestowed all living beings with
the fortune of protection, peace and dispelling of fears with the
impressions of His blessed Hand (hastamu).
The God Supreme created human beings as the other form of
Paramatma by unifying the Panchabhutas (five elements). Apart
the five elements; mind (six), intellect (seven) and ahankara (ego)
(eight) are the eight traits. Having different individual forms, these
eight traits are a combination of minute and hard substances and
exist in the entire Prakruti (nature). The birth of a human being is
related with Karma (good and evil actions of an individual). Humans
are since surrounded by various elements of characteristics; they
cannot break the chains of such interlinked traits which bind them
without giving a scope to escape. Hence, a human cannot attain
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liberation (mukti) under the influence of Tamo guna (a
characteristic of being inactive and lethargic viz., do not work, eat
stale & junk foods, no respect for other human beings, negative
and harming tendencies). Thus, the waves of illusions (maya) bind
the instinct of liberation and force the seekers to stay under their
influence. Attracted by Maya, mind becomes instable with various
illusions and it runs after the alluring indriyas (five sense organs)
and becomes self-centric. With ever-increasing material and
physical desires and ego-bloated tendency, the fickle mind keeps
running hither and tether to fall again and again into the wheel of
birth and death. This, of course is the nature of mind. By practice,
mind can remain stable with the help of Satwa Guna (wise, selfless
and spiritually motivated persons. No interest in material world,
help other humans. Eats simple blend foods and enjoy spiritual
aspects). Controlling the mind is the only path to reach the ultimate
objective. That path would ultimately lead to the path of wisdom.
On attaining wisdom, one should concentrate on acquiring
Brahmamu with a sole objective and definite determination.
This upasana should begin with a distinct practice. It should
glow like a morning sun, whereas the systematic practice of worship
should glow like a mid-noon and ultimately should shine like a
polished diamond eternally. A self-realized Jnani should purify the
soul with the sacred waters of Brahma Upasana (a type of
meditation - worship of the Almighty). A purified Jnani, under the
influence of Jnana can observe all vital elements within him. He
can grasp that he himself is Prakruti and finds no variation between
himself, Paramatma and Prakruti. With this, all delusions and
illusions vanish from him. Like darkness disappearing before the
sun rise, ajnaana (ignorance) disappears at the dawning of jnana
(wisdom). Gurudeva offered His blessed ‘palm’ impressions to
those who struggle to break out of the dark shackles of ignorance.
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THE ORIGIN OF “ABHAYA HASTA MUDRA”(Impressions of the All-Assuring Protective Palm)
Gurudeva, the Face of Supreme Serenity, who wanted to exhibit
the element of ‘truth’ to the world, offered the blessed ‘Abhaya
Hasta Mudra’ (impression of right hand palm in front with fingers
pointing upwards; indicating assurance and protection) to the
devotees. What the Parameswara Incarnate Gurudeva, as a
commander of the five vital elements representing His five fingers
(panchabhutalu) demonstrated before the presence of Nature
(prakruti) - itself is called “Abhaya Hasta Mudra”. He exhibited
the five fingers of His Divine Right Hand by presenting the
impressions (Mudras) as equivalent to that of the five vital
elements. His main objective is to bless the righteous people who
sincerely crave to attain liberation by sowing the seeds of Jnana in
them.
At all times He stood by the liberation-seeking devotees with
a quest to bless them with self-realization. He utilized His five
fingers as “tools” to bless the determined and revered devotees.
The impressions of His Blessing Hand, He put them to use as
offerings to the devotees who are eager to tread the path of
righteousness. He utilized the ink placed before him for initiating
the impressions of “Abhayahasta Mudra”. By His Godly touch, even
the ink became nectarine and attained divinity. It is an eternal
truth, by the mere touch of Paramatma anything becomes nectarine.
Gurudeva would apply the nectarine ink to His entire palm
and press the palm to generate impressions on the paper slips
gathered by Him. Even the paper slips have attained divinity by
His touch. Can such paper slips which have earned unique
sacredness be without a sanctified glow? On such glowing paper
slips, with the nectarine ink, Gurudeva, the Nectarine Form, put
the impressions of His Nectarine Hand. They are the “Abhayahasta
Mudras” meant for the earthly beings. Such paper slips bearing
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the nectarine impressions of Gurumurthy which give a new life of
knowledge and virtue, what can they be called! Since the paper
slips bore the “Abhayahasta Mudras” of God-Incarnate in Human
Form, they are eternally called as “Abhayahasta Mudras” of
Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy.
Ven - Sins
Ka - katathi, prevent
Ayya - father
The meaning is, “God”. That ‘God’ is none other than ‘Venkaiah
Swamy’, the God Manifest on earth. It is He who offered the
“Abhaya Hasta Mudras” to those devotees who constantly meditate
on His Divine Name and Godly Form.
With uninterrupted efforts, Gurudeva, the Shower of Nectar,
initially drew the attention of people towards Madhava with the
‘thumb’ impressions of His Divine Hand. He protected them as
similar to the eyelid that protects the eye. So protecting, He made
them forget the miseries of earthly existence and drew them
towards self-realization. Gurudeva, the Form of Paramatma,
blessed them to realize the absolute truth (Paramartha) through
His nectarine-like ‘thumb’ impressions. He taught them as to how
to be successful in their endeavor. If with such a will ….
“Kriya Karke Kriyaki Paravasthana Rehane”
As narrated by ‘Bhakta Kabir Das’ during the course of
imparting wisdom (jnana prabodha) - one should not only discharge
the responsibility but live-up to the true spirit of his duty. To
propagate the teaching, God chose to demonstrate it in different
forms. As the cow cleanses the impurities on her new born calf
with its own tongue as its duty; so also God Himself takes the
responsibility to bear the natural hurdles of such revered devotees
who rely on Him and bestows them with enlightenment. How
Gracious He is! It is Paramatma, who offered the nectar of
enlightenment through our God-Incarnate Venkaiah Swamy
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Sloka: “ananya-chetah Satatam
yo mam Smarati nityasah
tasyaham sulabhah partha
nitya-yuktasya yoginah”
(Bhagavad Gita, 8 Ch. – 14 Sloka)
Explanation: -
Partha (Arjuna), I am easily attainable to such a controlled yogi
who always worship Me with unwavering mind. “Unwavering” and
“regular” are the true qualities of meditation and Smarana
(recitation). Sri Krishna intended that a pure devotee without
reference to time, life-span always engages in worship with
commitment.
As a source of witness to above, a unique occurrence in the
Krita Yuga by the mere touch (sparsa) of Lord Rama’s Hands, is
narrated hereunder
When Lord Sri Ram along with the army of monkeys (vanara
sena) was approaching to invade Lanka, He came across a hurdle
of crossing the sea waters. With no other option, the army of
monkeys (vanara sena) started constructing a bridge over the sea
and they played a key role in accomplishing the work. At that
time, a squirrel intended to partake in the service of Lord Rama. In
that quest, it bathed in the sea, came to the shore, rolled in the
sand, approached the site of construction and there it shook-off
the sand particles stuck to its body. It was absorbed in repeating
the act, again and again. Lord Rama happened to observe the
marvel of service rendered by the squirrel. The love and devotion
with which the squirrel was serving, moved the heart of Lord Rama.
With overflowing compassion, He held the squirrel by His hand
and fondly caressed on its back with a gentle touch of His Divine
Palm. The very moment, by the Divine Touch (sparsa), three line
marks formed on the back of the squirrel. Since then, the lines
became a hereditary feature of every squirrel.
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“Ages may change,
as also the nature
but the heart of the Compassionate God
can never change”
It was because of the whole-hearted and sincere service
rendered by the squirrel, Lord Rama was immensely moved and
blessed the squirrel with Jnana and thereby entitled it for attaining
liberation (moksha). Sri Ramachandra, the Creator, incarnated in
the Krita Yuga, conveyed the essence of absolute truth to the world.
It is the very Form of Godhead who incarnated as Venkaiah Swamy
in this Kali Yuga. Like a Wish Fulfilling Divine Form, Venkaiah Swamy
offers His blessings to devotees. It is Venkaiah Swamy who
incarnated as the glowing auspicious form of Paramatma,
shouldering the burdens of His devotees in tune to “Bhakta
Bharavahaya Namaha”. Thereby, He engaged Himself in imparting
the nectarine wisdom (jnanamruta) in the form of impression of
His Divine ‘Hasta” (Hand).
By giving due respect to the yuga dharma (that is valid for
that Yuga through which the Jeevas can realize The Lord), Lord
Rama, the Supreme God, by his touch of hand has transformed
human beings into jnanis and purified them. Similarly, in the
Kaliyuga, Lord Rama incarnated as Venkaiah Swamy and by the
mere touch of His Hand exhibited the “Abhaya Hasta” as a visible
sign of protection, peace and dispelling fears and enlightened the
righteous persons with wisdom.
‘changes may occur in time
yugas may move ahead
universe may transform
But the Bhagavat tattva (gaining liberation from material
association)
Remains the same.
The Form of Highest Brahman is the one which is real, eternal
and serene at all times, and, itself is the Supreme Truth.
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ABSOLUTENESS(POORNAMU-THE STATE OF “LAYA”)
‘Poorna’ means, acquiring
absolute wisdom. This is ‘light’.
The one which is immature is
Ajnana i.e., ‘darkness’. It does
mean that the ‘light’ or the
‘darkness’ is pervading
everywhere. The all-pervading
‘Poorna’ is jnana which is the
Supreme Personality of
Godhead (Parabrahmamu). And,
it is the Supreme Soul (Paramatma). It is Paramatma, who is the
all pervading, at all times and by all means. And, it is He, who is
the base for the entire creation (Sristi). It is the absolute reality
(Brahmamu). The eternal truth itself is what is called ‘absolute’.
From that absoluteness, this absolute looking universe has
emerged. Even though the world has emerged out of the Absolute
Reality (Poorna Brahmamu), it is neither eternal nor truth.
‘Poornamevavasishyate’ (that what is infinite cannot be
measured)
The “infinite” always remains infinite. Though it is infinite,
and from that if an infinite is removed, to the external world it
seems as if nothing is left. Even then what still remains is Brahmam
(the Supreme Reality). Since it cannot be totally removed, yet it is
full, it is Paripoorna and itself is Paramatma. And, it is He who is
glowing with perfection (Paripoornatwa).
Between untruth and uncertainty, a human takes birth after
going through different phases and different forms of birth. After
crossing all the hurdles, the individual has to ultimately merge
into the Supreme Being (Parabrahmamu). The individual, who very
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carefully treads the righteous path of living, shall ultimately reach
the goal. Such virtuous persons shall obtain liberation from the
cycle of Karma (birth-and-death).
It is said that… ‘Jnana devatu kaivalyam’ i.e., liberation
(kaivalyam) can be acquired through the means of wisdom (jnana)’’
If self-realization (Brahma Jnana Prapti) has to be attained:
1. ‘E’ Kova see sarva Bhootantaratma
‘Ekam roopam Bahudhayah Karoti
Tamaatmastham Enu Pasyanthi dheera
Steshaam Sukham Sasvatam Neta Resham
(Katopanishad)
Paramatma is God Supreme, existing in every atom and in all
living beings. He manifests Himself in several forms through all
the animate and inanimate creations. The one who reverentially
worships such Paramatma with the eye of devotion, shall experience
everlasting happiness, which none other can never-ever experience.
The divine energy that binds the entire universe on certain
principles, is itself called the great divine consciousness. And, all
the worlds are singing the glories of the Great Lord (Maha Prabhu).
2. Such people adore the Lord with steadfast devotion. Such
sadhakas wet the wisdom-like ‘wheat flour’ with the ‘liquid’ of
“Bhakti” and make it a nice dough. With that, they cook the loaf
(rotte) on “Gods Divine Name” (Bhagavan Naama) on the flames
of firewood called “selfless” action (nishkama karma). By eating
this roti, they will not face any spiritual confusion or delusion or do
they undergo the torments of hunger and thirst. Wherever they
be, the Form of God Supreme glows in their heart. This is possible
only by the blessings of a Supreme Master (sadguru).
3. Punya paape vidhooya nirjanah
Paramam Samyamupaiti
After realizing the form of Parabrahma, a Jnani deserts both
the virtue (punya) and sins (papa), become a purified one
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(nishkalanka) and merges with the Supreme Cosmic Spirit
(Parabrahma).
Paramatma who is the Absolute Parabrahma, incarnated as
the soul of the universe (purusha) in the name and form of Venkaiah
Swamy and shone like Lord Shiva. He turned ordinary jeevas into
blessed ones and bestowed them with the fortune of salvation. In
the Kali Yuga, to liberate people from the affect of Karma, He blessed
the people with three divine offerings viz., Abhayamudra (srishti),
Abhayahasta (stithti) and Poornamu (laya) through the yoga of
action (karma yoga).
In the first stage (Sristi), He offered Abhayamudra (gesture of
reassurance, blessing and protection) as equivalent to the Sree
Rama Raksha. Those who attained peace through the divine offering
have acquired the will power and spirit to station their mind in the
concentration of God.
In the second stage(Stithi), the Lord of the Universe
(jagadeesha) aspired to keep such people within His Divine Fold
with a determination to purify them. As the Commander of
Panchabhutas, Gurudeva Himself vowed to bless such people who
are bodily influenced by the five vital elements, with enlightenment.
Hence, the Commander of Nature (Prakriti), as part of representing
the panchabhutas, chose to bless the devotees with the five-finger
impressions of His Divine Hand (Abhayahasta). The fortunate ones
who received His blessings are freed from the worldly bonds and
they are bound to stay in the pious meditation of the Supreme.
In the third stage (Laya), the Godhead blessed the great souls
with the knowledge and wisdom of the Supreme Lord. With the
blessed boon, it is but certain that they acquire the virtue of
liberation.
Gurudeva is Paripoorna Parabrahma and the Supreme Form
of God. He disclosed the nature’s secret (srishti rahasyamu) through
the mode of impressions, by exposing the right hand palm
(Poornamu), which is more sacred than the five-finger impression
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(panchanguli mudra) and Hasta Mudras of the past. In the third
phase, Gurudeva, the God-Incarnate in Human Form, aspired to
bless the devotees with the boon of liberation from the ties and
miseries of worldly life and to absorb them in His Own Self. In the
process He proved His command by disclosing the uniqueness to
the world about His absolute manifestation of God in a Human
Form on the earth (Poornavathara Tatwa). He demonstrated His
Absoluteness (poornatwa) to the world by dipping His Right Hand
Palm in the Nectarine ink and taking out impressions on paper
slips with that blessed hand. He even blessed the Jnanis with
enough wisdom and transformed them into absolute jnanis. And,
it is none other than Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy, the God-
incarnate of Kaliyuga, who blessed them with such an absolute
state.
The State of Absoluteness (Poorna stithi-Laya) :Poorna Sukhamu Poorna Jnaanamu Poorna Stithi
Mudra-Sristi, Hasthamu Sthiti, Poornamu-Layamu
Poorna Jeevithamu, Poorna Jnaanamu, Poorna Sukhamu or
Poorna Stithi
The state of reaching the absoluteness is the state of highest
bliss. For those who have reached this state, there is no further
stage to reach. This state itself is Moksha (liberation).
Our Gurumurthy, the Form of Holy Trinity, has created His Ever-
Protective and Assuring Hand Impressions. They are not mere
impressions of ink, but, blessings of Protection and Assurance.
Whoever worship them with utmost reverence in heart, Gurudeva
showers on them His Divine and Merciful Looks, which protect them
as similar to an eyelid which protects the eye. In the initial stage,
He created ‘Mudra’. Thereby, like Brahma, the Creator, Gurudeva,
bestowed virtuous people with a fulfilled life.
By blessing a fulfilled life, Swamy implanted Jnana in the
righteous people. He nourished the seed of wisdom and spirutuality
to take roots in them. Once the sprout grew, to ensure that it
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keeps growing day-by-day, Gurudeva would bless it to become a
big tree. He would see to it that His blessed devotees tread that
path with the assuring and protective impressions of His right hand
palm (abhaya hasta mudra); through which means He bestows them
with wisdom. In this second stage, blessing them with absolute
wisdom, He became their cause of providing ‘assured protection’,
like Lord Vishnu, the Preserver.
In the third stage, Gurudeva, the Absolute Parabrahma, as
part of offering absoluteness (poorna stithi) to the universe; with a
glowing orb around His Divine Form, like the sun surrounded by
the red orb at the sunset hour, He bless His revered devotees with
Poornamu (absoluteness). Gurudeva - the Creator, Protector and
Destroyer - by bestowing highest bliss, merged them in His Divine
Form and thereby became the cause of His Holy Trinity Form.
This way, He gave the message by initiating great acts in three
stages, viz., Mudra (Sristi), Hasta (Stithi) and Poornamu (Laya).
Since humans are always surrounded and influenced by illusions
(maya), Gurudeva did not give a scope to the human wit to realize
His Divine Form of Maheswara (Lord Shiva). Those who realized
His Divine Form that He in fact is Madhava (god) and not Manava
(human); He not only stood by them but as well protected them at
all times and at all places. Thereby, He justified the objective of
His incarnation.
As such, Gurudeva, the God Supreme, demonstrated to the
world the core meaning of His great and divine act of offering the
Ever-protective and Assuring ‘Mudras’. He blessed Mataji
Tulasamma with absoluteness for the selfless service rendered
and the motherly love she showered on Him. After blessing her
with a highest form of bliss, and a state of absoluteness, He
absorbed her into Him and thereby accomplished the divine task
of Maheswara (laya -the destroyer). The Form of Perfect Glory
(Paripoorna Parabrahma) is our Gurubrahma Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri
Venkaiah Swamy.
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The one who creates, protects and destroys is Gurudeva, the
Paramesha. He is the Trinetra (three-eyed God). The Trinetra with
a Divine Third Eye, in fact, incarnated on the earth as Venkaiah
Swamy.
THE SUPREME WITH THE THIRD EYE
(TRINETRUDU)
To accomplish the objective of His incarnation as the Eternal
Spirit on the earth, God Shiva, the Compassionate three-eyed Lord,
undertook the task of cleansing the sins of the sinners, inculcate
virtue in the righteous and inspire the blessed ones towards divinity.
Whenever Gurudeva visited Nellore, He used to frequently visit
‘Guru Nilayam’ and sanctify it with the dust of His Sacred Feet.
One fine morning during the year 1978, while Gurudeva was
sleeping at ‘Guru Nilayam’, a thought sprang in the mind of
Padarenuvu to take a photo of Swamy. When this was submitted
through disciple Gopalaiah, Swamy slowly woke up from the bed
and said, “ayya! Venkatramaiah! Will you take a photo, Will you
take a photo’. So saying, Swamy firmly sat looking at the
photographer who was standing opposite to Him. The photographer
took a photo and followed it with another. When he tried for a
third photo, Swamy ordered “It’s enough”.
What a wonder! What a miracle of miracles ! When the
negative was developed? A marvel of marvel and a wonder of
wonders has unfolded. That is, Gurubrahma exhibited to the world
through the photo, His Third Divine Eye, visibly stationed in between
the eye brows. This is the third eye (trinetramu). Such an amazing
divine eye, if had darshan by normal human eyes and if the sacred
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five syllable mantra ‘Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy Sharanam’ is
constantly recited by heart, how blessed will be our lives !
I narrate hereunder a true incident which was exhibited to
the world by Gurudeva, the Nectar of Love.
Those were the days when Gurudeva was
engaged in performing His divine rituals
in Panchalingala Kona in the company of
His disciples. Mataji Tulasamma was not
only serving Gurubrahma but also other
disciple group. At that time, on the
request of disciples, the Architect of the
Universe (viswakarma), the Supreme
Cosmic Spirit (parabrahma) and the
Absolute Master (gurubrahma) not only narrated Mataji
Tulasamma’s past birth, but also her future.
Doubts of disciples - Saying of Gurudeva
Disciples : Swamy, what might be Mataji in her past birth ?
Guruswamy :
1. Ayya, she was a saint in her past birth.
2. By missing the worldly track she came this way.
3. Now onwards she need not come to this world.
4. This is the mother’s last birth
These are the words uttered by Gurudeva - blessed was the
revered disciple Mataji Tulasamma.
As per the saying of Bhagavan, the virtuous woman was
blessed with moksha (liberation) as well as the state of
absoluteness. After Gurudeva left the mortal world and left for
His actual abode of heaven, six months later, Mataji Tulasamma
left the world and merged with Gurudeva, the head of Anda, Pinda
and Brahmanda. (Anda is the combination of Padartha (matter)
and Prana (life principle). Pinda is that which is born out of the
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mother’s womb. Ultimately, they both merged into one with the
Brahmanda). In witness thereof, I narrate a true fact to the
devotees. Gurudeva left His mortal coil on Tuesday afternoon, the
24th of August, 1982. Mataji Tulasamma reached the abode of
Guruswamy on the evening of Friday, the 4th February, 1983. Many
devotees attended and watched the funeral of the revered devotee
at the sacred place of Golagamudi Ashram where her mortal body
was confined to flames. The very night, a glow emerged out from
the place where her body was confined to flames and straight away
moved to the edifice erected over the burial place (Samadhi) of
Gurudeva, the Heavenly Father’s Love Lap, and merged with it.
Merging of the Jeeva (individual soul) with that of Jeeveswara
(the Supreme Soul) is called Poornastithi (absoluteness). By the
divine grace of Gurudeva, the merging of Mataji Tulasamma’s soul
with that of the Supreme Soul at Gurudeva’s Samadhi place was
witnessed by His revered disciple Sri Guravayya.
When the righteousness people felt worried that “truth” and
“dharma” have lost their track in this Yuga, then, Gurudeva, the
Absolute Form of Truth, displayed what is ‘truth’ to the world. He
therefore demonstrated the ‘truth’ that He Himself is the Form of
Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara (Holy Trinity). Those who read
the sacred life history and the divine teachings of Gurudeva and
whoever even listens to them attentively, they are bound to receive
the protective blessings of the Eternal Soul, Paramatma. This is
true. Righteous people, who, by reciting the Truth-Incarnate’s Name
(Gurudeva) and tread the path abiding by His Divine Sayings; alike
Mataji Tulasamma, they shall also reach the state of absoluteness
and merge in the lap of Heavenly Father, Gurudeva. This is the
truth of the three ages. Whoever contemplaes on this fact with a
compassionate heart, they shall become sacred. This is what the
author intends to convey.
Mudra Hastam Poornamu
Sristi Sthiti Layamu
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Naadu vosangina moodu mudralella
Trijagambulalo’ Trimoorthulaguchu
Trikaalamulalo Trisandhyalalo’
Sristi Stithi Layamula bhangima la nithya bhakta janulella karuna thoda
Mudra, hasta, poornamanu, naamadheyambulatho prasiddhi ganchaga
Guru karuna vaarnidhuly viraajille
Aviye nella bhakta janulakella abhayapradaalu
Aviye nella veda vedanta tatwa satyaalu
Aviyu nella Bhaaratha, Bhaagavatha, Raamayanaalu
Aviye nella Bhaarataavaniki nityaneerajaanaalu
Meaning: The Triple Forms of divine ‘Mudras’ offered by
Gurudeva represent the Holy Trinity of Gods; in all the three
divisions of time; i.e., birth, state and absolution. By naming the
Triple Forms as ‘mudra’, ‘hasta’ and ‘poornamu’; Sadguru’s
compassion became ocean alike. These Triple Forms of ‘Mudra’
are the All-Protective and Assuring blessings to the devotees, who
seek His Serene Shelter. This is a bare truth. A ‘mudra’ is as sacred
and as powerful as the holy epics like Maha Bharatam, Bhagavatam
and Ramayanam. They are the most adorable ones and no less
than the waving lamps of this nation, “Bharata Desam”.
THE HISTORY OF GOLAGAMUDI
Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy visited Golagamudi for
the first time during 1952 and sanctified the place. He was
accompanied by revered disciples Sri Chalama Naidu, Sri Poli Reddy
and Sri Lakshmaiah Naidu. How great the sacred place Golagamudi
is - Swamy chose as His own Home. The place was sanctified and
purified by the most sacred dust rolled from the Holy Feet of Swamy,
the Paramatma Incarnate. How much sanctity Golagamudi is going
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to attain in the coming days! In the first year, Swamy visited
Golagamudu only once, followed by two times in the next year.
Afterwards He began visiting the place once in two or three months.
Swamy, the Creator of the Universe, was always engaged in His
divine activities and was constantly on the move to whatever place
He intended to go. He usually puts His stay on the outskirts of a
village or under the trees or at the temples or at the sea shore; till
such time he accomplishes His divine activities and intends to
move. The strength of the theory that Gurudeva sanctified
Golagamudi during the year 1952 is based on the age of Smt. Veluri
Subbamma, daughter of Sri Kuchi Narasappa Naidu, the revered
disciple of Gurudeva.
The age of Smt. Veluri Subbamma during the year 1987 is 53
years. Hence, her year of birth can be concluded as (1987 (-) 53
years) i.e., 1934.
She came to Golagamudi from Nagulavellaturu during her 17th
year i.e., 1934 + 17 = during the year 1951
She got married during her 19th year i.e., 1951 + 2, i.e., during
the year 1953.
Gurudeva’s first visit to Golagamudi as well as the period of
gap between revered Subbamma’s arrival at Golagamudi and her
marriage 1953 (-) 1 year, i.e., during the year 1952
At the time of Gurudeva’s first visit to Golagamudi, the Home
of All Sanctity, there was no prominence for that village. It was a
small hamlet located at an interior place and there was no transport
facility even. The village is surrounded by thick forests, mostly
with leafy milk hedge trees (Bonthajamudu, botanical
name: Euphorbia nivulia ). The small village is not even having
pathways and is unknown to the external world. The village is full
of stones and pebbles with small mud-built houses, lots of cattle,
sheep and goats. The villagers are hard-working and their source
of livelihood is agriculture. They solely rely on the natural rainfall
to meet their seasonal crop requirements. And whatever crop yield
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they produce through hard work, it is the same stock of food on
which they survive. To the north of the village stands a small
Hanuman temple, with a water pond just behind it. The pond is
used by the villagers to meet their cooking, drinking and cattle
needs. The villagers have to walk seven miles or else travel by a
bullock cart to go to Nellore town to procure their domestic
necessities. It is a deserted place surrounded by thick forests,
lacking all basic facilities, apart a place unknown to the outer
world. Gurudeva, the Supreme Sadguru, put his Sacred-Feet on
such an unusual and unknown place. And, such a village has now
become a holy place and became familiar all over the world. The
name ‘Golagamudi’ is now ringing and echoing at all the four
corners of the world. It is merely by the divinity-instinct of the holy
dust particles that rolled on to the parched land from the Sacred
Feet of Venkaiah Swamy; Golagamudi has become a prominent
pilgrim centre (punya kshetra). The Paramatma Swaroopa who
gave His physical presence at Golagamudi, the Chosen Place of
Heavens, has now become a most sacred and prominent place.
And, the holy place where the rectangular marble-clad edifice was
erected over the mortal body of Swamy (Maha Samadhi) has
become a refuge to lakhs of pilgrims. Miraculously they are getting
rid of their ailments and troubles which constantly harass them.
The place is resounding with devotees chanting the Divine Name
of Gurudeva, where food is also served everyday (nityannadanam)
to the devotees.
Time and again it’s proved that the places sanctified by
incarnate forms become glorious and holy. The sacred places are
bound to have ever-lasting significance till the universe exists. The
Form of Absolute Truth, Gurudeva, who sanctified the place, became
a destination for the saints, noble persons and the suffering people.
It is the divine sport (leela) of Gurudeva, the Ultimate Refuge, to
shield the shelter-seeking devotees and to liberate them from the
hassles of worldly affairs. Listen, O listeners! I shall narrate such
acts of a divine personality in human form, Bhagavan Buddha, to
the devotees.
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During the sixth century BC, Bhagavan Buddha visited
Pataliputra (now Patna), a place, unfamiliar at that time. After
visiting the place, He described it’s prominence … ‘as long as noble
people live, Pataliputra will flourish in all respects and it would
become a business centre and a capital city’. As said, after two
decades, Pataliputra became a capital of the vast kingdom of
Chandragupta Mourya. It also became a familiar capital to the
kingdom of his grandson, King Ashoka.
Because of the blessings and sacred presence of Bhagavan
Buddha and by placing of His Holy Feet on the land, the place
became so prosperous and familiar. It acquired unique prominence
by just a single visit of Bhagavan Buddha. If such is the instance,
Gurudeva visited Golagamudi, the Abode of Ever-New Joys,
innumerable times to demonstrate His Divine Presence. After
wandering across the world, He frequently come over to the place
for resting. In His routine actions, He often engaged Himself in
performing Yajna rituals at that place. After performing the rituals,
He would go on His normal wanderings. Not just that ! While
displaying the last voyage of His life to the world, the God-Incarnate,
reclined in a lively posture as similar to Sri Maha Vishnu. The place
where Gurudeva reclined, the fragrance of eternal serenity has
spread all over the place. It is prompting everyone to forget worldly
miseries by its ever-protective fragrance and radiance. What more
can that place be, except the “Abode of God in Kaliyuga” (Kaliyuga
Vykunta). Even the holy relics strengthen the fact that there exist
the Vykunta, the Abode of Gods. Righteous people create
imaginative Vaikunta in the skies of their heart and aspire to dwell
there. For such people thirsting for a divine goal, Gurudeva, the
Asylum of Devotees, established a similar Vaikunta at Golagamudi.
For this, their delight is inexplicable and the lives of such people
who visit the place are indeed blessed. It is for the sake of such
revered devotees, Parameswara incarnated on the earth as
Gurudeva and consecrated Himself at that sacred place. He made
it evidently memorable to the universe that, He, in fact is the Form
of Holy Trinity. Narrating the glory of such incarnate person, who
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bestowed us with such an amazing virtue in this yuga is
undoubtedly the primary objective of us all.
There’s no doubt, Golagamudi is a place of divine glory and
auspiciousness where Gurudeva dwells in the deity form of God.
We do not know as to how many great saints and others visit that
place to have a glimpse of the All-pervading God. In such a case,
why the blessed place Golagamudi, the Abode of Liberation, should
not be compared with that of Lord Sri Krishna’s Brindavan. By the
presence of compassionate Lord Krishna, all living beings in and
around Brindavan have been blessed. Similarly, Golagamudi, the
Cosmic Place of Love, cannot be deprived of such a virtue, for
Gurudeva dwells at the place. The fortunate pilgrims who crave
for Paramatma’s darshan cannot go away without worshipping His
Comely Form. There, the great sins of past births of the devotees
are bound to perish. Gurudeva Himself declared about Golagamudi,
‘in the coming days there won’t be as little a space even for a cow
to stand’. He foretold that Golagamudi, the Shelter of the Suffering-
lot where delusions get destroyed, will be crowded with devotees
and pilgrims and there will be no vacant space as such, in the
future. Can there remain any trace of darkness before the Sun? At
such a sacred place where devotees come in great number and
virtuous people frequent, there blows the wind of eternal
knowledge (jnana) which drives away the darkness of ignorance
(ajnana). Such a place illumines like anything. Such is the glory
abound that surrounds Golagamudi, the Nectar of Hope. It’s the
marvel of Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy’s Grace. This is the
history of Golagamudi where the ‘Ashram of Venkaiah Swamy’
exists; which, I (Padarenuvu) humbly present for the benefit of every
devotee.
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THE HISTORY OF GOLAGAMUDI ASHRAM
In those days a noble house-holder was living on the sacred
land in his small house constructed in the south-west corner of the
village. For the livelihood of his family, he used to sell betel
leaves(tamalapakulu). His pious name was Narasaiah. Because
of his profession of selling betel leaves, he is called as
Tamalapakula Narasaiah. Despite living in dire poverty, he was
having a big family viz., wife Eswaramma, sons Eswaraiah and
Naraiah, daughter Eeswaramma and a grandson Eeswaraiah. His
earning through betel leaves business was very meager. With a
big family and meager income, he was unable to meet the dire
necessities to run a family. Hence, he engaged his two sons in the
service of Mataji Tulasamma at Penabarthy to look after their
agricultural fields. In turn Mataji took care of them. Even then,
Narasaiah was either able to meet his family requirements or could
satisfy their basic necessities and was persistently facing untold
sufferings. Troubles of those suffering in poverty are inexplicable.
It is quite common for relatives and near and dear ones to look-
down such house-holder who is struggling in dire poverty. It is but
a play of the Poverty Goddess to create unrest amongst family
members in such of the houses. Sri Narasaiah, despite facing
insults and irritants with utmost patience, kept on sailing in the
stormy ocean of samsara. All his efforts to overcome the situations
failed. Having felt tired of worldly life, he searched for other ways
and means. Ultimately he came to a conclusion that meditation on
God is the only divine remedy to get rid of all the worries of a
doomed life. Staying in the thought and service of God, Sri Narasaiah
decided to get rid of the inevitable miseries of past actions and to
lead a peaceful life hereafter. He felt it a primary need to keep
away from the bondage of samsara and strongly resolved to
implement his plan of action in word and spirit. During the year
1955, Sri Narasaiah broke the bonds of samsara and got absorbed
in meditating on God. Here, one should understand the eternal
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truth that … ‘it is from a certain place, all living beings originate on
the earth, and, it is to a certain place they ultimately reach at the
end’.
Explanation: The origin of life for every living being is the womb
of its mother. All creatures originate into the world from there
only. This is the only passage for every living being to come enter
the world. That means, this is the only passage for every jeeva to
enter the world. So also, the place where all jeevas ultimately
reach after death is one and the same, i.e., the ‘graveyard’. If at all
an individual intends to reach the abode of God, he should acquire
total merit (punyaphalamu) by the fruit of meritorious deeds. Such
people are blessed by the Ruler of the World to reach His Holy
Lotus Feet.
Sri Narasaiah, the noble person, who is in search of self-
realization, has come to a conclusion to have a true companion to
accomplish his task. He explained in detail what he had in mind
and about his plans to Sri Pullaiah, a native of Anikepalli village,
who is a well-mannered and spiritual person. In the process, both
of their views matched. Without any delay, they undertook the
task of constructing a small ashram with the help of the villagers
on a sacred land outside the village. Chosing the path of knowledge
and devotion, they started to lead a new and peaceful life at that
place. Constantly reciting the Divine Name of Gurudeva, they both
planted trees around the ashram and ensured their growth with
utmost care by watering them from the adjacent stream. They felt
satisfied with whatever alms they were offered by the villagers in
the course of their Biksha. In that peaceful atmosphere, they forgot
whatever tiredness they had undergone by their hard work. By
stationing God Mahesh in word and thought, both of them were
leading a spiritual life, filled with joy.
The great persons who undertook the grand task of planting
trees at that time, those trees have now grown big in the new
ashram. Thereby, the trees are providing shade and shelter to lakhs
of devotees who visit and travel that way.
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The basis of proof for saying that the ashram was constructed
during the year 1955 is based on the age of Smt. Veluru Subbamma.
It was during the 21st year of her age that Sri Narasaiah and Sri
Pullaiah have constructed the ashram.
Birth of Veluru Subbamma - 1934
+ 21 years of her age - 21
1955
The old ashram was constructed 27 years prior to Maha
Samadhi of Gurudeva, which took place on 24.08.1982. Even as
per this calculation (i.e., 1982 (less) 27 years = 1955) we can
conclude that the construction of the ashram was taken-up during
1955. In those days, Gurudeva used to visit Golagamudi now-and-
then during His wanderings and after staying there for a few days,
He used to leave the place and continue His wanderings. Gurudeva,
the God in Human Form, sanctified the place with the sacred dust
of His Feet. He would visit such places where devotees and
suffering people thirst for his darshan and blessings. Upon having
His darshan and blessed by the Divine Grace of Swamy, devotees
feel delighted with a feeling, ‘can there be a more virtuous occasion’.
Gurudeva’s objective is to provide a fruitful spiritual state to such
treasured devotees. To wipe-off the effects of past actions (Karma)
of such devotees, He would visit their houses and meditate in a
state of ‘hamsa’. Thereupon, He gets engrossed in calculating the
Creation’s positioning and stays absorbed in the divine act of
placing the ever-protective and assuring hand impressions (abhaya
mudra) on paper slips. Karma Yoga (the spiritual path of action)
alone is the alternate option to wipe-off the effects of Karma.
Gurudeva has not only put-it in practice but as well exhibited it to
the external world.
‘Sadhoonam darshanam punyam pavitram papanashanam’
The Vedas have stressed that, by having darshan of great
saints; not only the accumulated sins will perish but virtue and
sacredness shall also be acquired in their lives. With His presence,
Gurudeva, the God Supreme, sanctifies the place as also its
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surroundings chosen by Him. Every atom all around shall rejuvenate
with divinity. It is the wish of Godhead. In such a charged
atmosphere, people who render selfless service to the Divine
Mother Gurudeva, not only will they be saved from the gallows of
life-death-rebirth, but will be blessed to attain moksha i.e., ‘punarapi
jananam punarapi maranam’.
During the Dwapara Yuga, there lived many a great person
who had close acquaintance with Lord Krishna. But, it is
Bhishmacharya alone who at first understood the Krishna Tatwa.
In this Yuga, it is Sri Kuchi Narsappa Naidu who acquired such a
merit in grasping Venkaiah Swamy’s philosophy of self-realization.
The blessed people who were showered with Gurudeva’s
Divine Grace, they used to provide shelter and serve the food offered
as consecreted offerings to Swamy and His disciple group. They
were so alert in providing their services to Gurudeva that they do
not want even a bit of Gurudeva’s fortunate blessings slip their
hands. And, whatever merit they are likely to be bestowed with,
they compete to procure it individually without giving scope for
others. Whatever selfless service they rendered to Parameswara,
their lives were suitably rewarded. To grasp such meritorious
opportunity, several great people waited impatiently. The divine
leelas of God, no doubt are mysterious and beyond human grasp.
Devotees who are spiritually enlightened and thirst to dwell under
His Divine Refuge, Gurudeva, at times would keep away from them,
as if He did not recognize them and as if they have no scope to
reach Him. Whatever external actions Gurudeva demonstrates at
times, presuming all of them as real, is like day-dreaming.
It is the responsibility of the Creator to ensure that each
individual carries out the entrusted work with total responsibility.
This principle of dharma is the other name of ‘God’. With the
blessing of such a God, any impossible task will become possible.
In turn, the burden of shouldering the welfare of the devotees will
be invisibly borne by Him. This unique process is undertaken by
Bhagavan. At times, Gurudeva, the God of Gods, would similarly
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respond to some devotees, yet, His Love and Compassion towards
them is a part of His leela to uphold the morals and ethics of
dharma.
In accordance with the merits earned during their past birth
and the earlier bond they had with Gurudeva, some virtuous people
got the privilege to stay in His presence. To assure them of His
protection, Gurudeva used to visit their places, sit in the open yards
at their houses and carried the required rituals. Since they took re-
birth on account of merits earned in thier past-births, they had a
chance of serving Gurudeva, the Commander of the Universe. But
due to the strong influence of Maya (illusions) of Kaliyuga, they
could not recognize the God in Human Form. Not only that they
failed to recognize Him but unfortunately they humiliated and
abused him at times. Since Gurudeva is untouched by worldly
pleasures-sorrows-luxuries-relationshps and since He is above ego
and pride, He is not at all offended. Without showing any concern
for being ill-talked or ill-treated, He used to make efforts to make
them devout and pure with His merciful looks. He was just like a
flowing river that just keeps on flowing without showing any concern
for anything that comes across its way. In such a way Gurudeva
gets Himself absorbed in performing the Divine Rituals. He used
to shower love and concern even on those who ill-treated Him.
Apart, during critical or grim situations, Gurudeva would smilingly
leave the place after accomplishing His task. Those who are tied
to the shackles of ignorance and those enveloped within the worldly
illusions; considering their past and present merits of life,
Gurudeva’s primary objective is to enlighten them and ensure that
they are blessed to tread the path of Moksha.
Sloka :
“Avishpanna samadistu Parabrahma Pralabdhavan
Yadyantaraya doshena duhyathe hanya manase
Janmantharairasyanato muktih purvaragni dagdha karmachayo chirat”
(Vishnu Puranam)
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Explanation: A person who wants to attain Brahma Sayujyamu
(merging the jeevatma with the divine) by practicing Yoga, he would
acquire enough power and wisdom to acquire it. He may not fulfill
his desire due to sins accumulated in earlier births. But, with the
task remaining unaccomplished during the past birth (janma
samskara), he will once again practice Yoga and gains enough of
knowledge through which he can become perfect. By acquiring the
knowledge of self-realization he will be relieved from all worldly
bondages. If he could get Yogasiddhi in this Janma (present birth)
itself, his merits and demerits will be reduced to ashes by the
Yogaagni and very soon he shall attain Brahmatva.
Gurudeva was wandering all around, untouched by desires,
showering love on everyone, extending love even to those who
hate him and wherever He went, He shared what is good with others.
Considering the acts of the ignorant and foolish persons, revered
devotees with mournful looks submitted their heart-felt concern,
saying, ‘Swamy, even though they behave foolishly with You, You
are still visiting their homes”. With a giggling smile on face,
Gurudeva affectionately replied, “Ayya, if they speak foolishly or
not, we have to accordingly discharge our duty”.
Sloka : “Na priyato’ vardhamaano’ na kushyati
Nyno dwijati marena’, jeevane’ naabhinandati”
A jnani will not feel contented for being worshipped. He will
neither express his anger on being abused nor would he have any
fear of facing death. He will not be lured either by desires or by
pleasures of life.
Gurudeva used to wander in and around the surroundings of
Golagamudi, a Spring of Compassion. He would stay with the
righteous and virtuous people for some days and after blessing
them according to their merits, He would move to another place.
Without staying for longer periods at any particular place, He would
wander here and there. After several such wanderings, He would
finally reach the ashram of Sri Narsaiah and Sri Pullaiah, the revered
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disciples leading a peaceful life by reciting His Divine Name. In
that serene atmosphere, Guruswamy absorbedly sits before the
Holy Fire by partaking in the divine rituals. With Gurudeva’s
presence and by the rituals performed by Him, the place became
sacredly charged and secured utmost divinity. But people enveloped
in worldly illusions cannot grasp this divine wonder. Those who
could realize the significance of the divine place and those who
served Swamy, their lives became blessed indeed.
Sri Narsaiah is one such fortunate and meritorious person who
was able to spend five full years in the service of Gurudeva by
totally absorbing himself in recitation of His Sacred Name. That’s
why, Gurudeva, the Soul of the Universe, detached him from the
illusory world and allowed him to acquire more knowledge to realize
the ultimate reality.
“Satyam jnanam anantam brahma”
True, Consciousness, Infinite OR
Brahma is undivided, it is truth and knowledge.
Merging of the atma with that of the divine life material
(Brahma Padardha), is equivalent to merging of the individual soul
with that of the Supreme Soul. To recollect such a thing, Gurudeva
ensured that such a resolve sprout in Sri Narasaiah (during 1960)
to visit sacred places. Having left the ashram, the whereabouts of
Sri Narsaiah are a mystery till date. Gurudeva wished that Sri
Pullaiah should stay in the ashram itself and thereby blessed him
with the fortune.
After a five-year period, the ashram constructed by Sri
Narsaiah and Sri Pullaiah (during the year 1955) became a
dilapidated structure and was unfit for living. Tulasamma, the
revered devotee of Swamy, wanted to re-construct the ashram. A
wise person, without any delay would commence a righteous work.
Gurudeva, the Absolute Form, is absorbed in performing His Divine
rituals. Gurudeva is neither having basic amenities nor any shelter.
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For the sake of Swamy’s welfare, Mataji Tulasamma ensured
immediate dismantling of the dilapidated ashram and began the
work of constructing a new ashram. The goddess-like-mother was
able to finish the work of foundation with stone admeasuring three
Ankanams (one Ankanam is equal to 72 Sq. Feet) of total plinth
area. The big pond adjacent to Sri Prasannanjaneya Swamy temple
is utilized as a life-source not only by the villagers and wayfarers
but also by the dumb animals. Whatever it be, water is very
essential for every being. To ensure that there won’t be any water
shortage in the future, she resolved to undertake digging of a well.
The construction work of new ashram was completed in the
year 1960. To ensure that there won’t be any water scarcity at the
ashram, she firmly resolved to accomplish the task. She offered a
donation of Rs. 600/- to ensure that the work of digging a well is
undertaken immediately.
Tulasamma gave six hundred rupees to Sri Narsappa Naidu,
the beloved disciple of Gurudeva and told him to begin the work.
Sri Narsappa Naidu obliged her and made preparations. In the
process, he sought the help of Vaddi Venkataiah, a resident of
Tikkavarappadu, who is familiar in that field to accomplish the
welfare work of digging a well. Without looking back, Sri Vaddi
Venkataiah took a wise decision to undertake the work.
The satsankalpa was inspired by pure-hearted Tulasamma
The satkarya is entrusted to the noble person Sri Narasappa Naidu
To accomplish the satkarya under the guidance of an expert
It was accomplished under the supervision of Vaddi Venkataiah.
The one who implanted the thought of inspiration for initiating
satsankalpa, executing of satkarya and accomplishing of satkarya
is, ‘the Universal God, Gurudeva’. It is by His Grace that they came
together to carry out the task. And, He chose to commence the
work with His own Hands. Gurudeva, the Form of Mahesha,
initiated the auspicious work with His own hands by taking out the
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mud and lifting it in a tatta (a saucer like tool meant for lifting
mud).
What a wonder – surprise – delight – the Supreme Being
Himself initiated the work. The resultant outcome is definitely
beneficial to all living beings, till such time the universe exists.
And, the water of the well is still utilized by lakhs of people.
In the new ashram built by Mataji Tulasamma, where earlier
existed the old ashram of Sri Narasaiah and Sri Pullaiah, Gurudeva
spent a few years by performing holy fire rituals (homa gunda) to
please the Fire God. With such rituals, He prevents the natural
calamities and visits such of the places which He feels appropriate
to accomplish His objective. He blesses the devotees at those
places and moves on His routine wanderings. Ultimately He reaches
Golagamudi, the Warm Love-Lap.
By virtue of past birth merits, Sri Sesha Reddy, a native of
Mitatmakur, Gudur Taluq, Nellore Dist., was freed from the bonds
of samsara and was in search of Gurudeva, the Most-Auspicious
Form. After roaming several places he felt fed up. But due to the
strong suppressed desire, his mind was constantly engrossed in
finding Gurudeva. It is but the play of God, to put to test, such of
His true seeker. A small child may run around only for a while, but
if he continues the act without a break, he may faint. And, it takes
a long time to bring him back to normal. After concluding that His
seeker Sri Sesha Reddy is totally absorbed in His search, Gurudeva,
the Cultivator of Love, decided to reveal His stay. There is no place
Sri Sesha Reddy did not visit and it is through some reliable villagers
Gurudeva passed the information about His place of intended stay.
With a firm resolve to unfold the secret of what he heard, he came
to Golagamudi, the Supreme Spirit Power, where Gurudeva was
staying at that time. On seeing Gurudeva’s Divine Form, his heart
overflowed with boundless joy and melted down with emotion. With
loving devotion he immediately prostrated in the dust at His Holy
Feet. Gurudeva fondly touched him with His hand. Instantly all
the doubts and anxieties which shrouded him, got dispelled.
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Gurudeva permitted him to stay with Him. In total surrender, Sesha
Reddy moved with Gurudeva during His wanderings. Constantly
reciting Gurudeva’s name in every thought and embossing His
Divine Form all over his heart, Sri Sesha Reddy gradually got close
to Gurudeva. After staying in the service at Gurudeva’s Holy Feet
and blessed by His Compassion, Sesha Reddy, now-and-then used
to go home and came back to continue his service. Tired of
materialistic worldly life, after some time, Sri Sesha Reddy decided
to stay at Golagamudi in the company of Gurudeva, the Form of
the Supreme Being. He constructed a small house, facing
eastwards, in an area admeasuring ‘five ankanas’, during the year
1962. In the same year he made arrangements for getting a well
dug. But, he stopped the work as there was no trace of water even
after digging the well to a depth of 24 feet.
With great faith and devotion Sri Sesha Reddy continued his
service to Gurudeva and passed time by staying in his small hut-
like house (kuteeramu). Whenever Gurudeva permitted him to go
on pilgrimages, he would go to all corners and at last will come to
serve at the Lotus-like Soft Feet of Gurudeva. In this way he spent
four years. During the year 1966, Sri Sesha Reddy wanted to tour
the country and desired to bequeath his kuteeram to Gurudeva. In
witness of the panchabhutas (five-vital elements), by performing
a ritualistic process of passing waters over his hand to Gurudeva’s
hand, Sri Sesha Reddy bequeathed his kuteeram to Him. For the
sincere and devout service rendered to Gurudeva and the blessings
showered by the God-Incarnate, Sri Sesha Reddy was acclaimed
and conferred with the name, ‘Sesha Avadhuta’. Imparting the theory
of Sadguru-Gurutatwa, he went wandering across the country.
Whenever he felt like having darshan of Swamy, without caring for
any sort of natural hurdles, wherever he is, he would go and have
His darshan. He is not only a revered devotee but a saintly person
who served Gurudeva, the Destroyer of All Obstacles. He finally
shed his mortal body during 1983 and left for the heavenly abode
in Balayapalli village (Venkatagiri Tq., Nellore Dist.). Our great
respects to the great person who acquired such unique merit.
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The kuteeramu of Sri Sesha Reddy constructed during the year
1966 became an old structure. Hence, dismantling the old one a
new structure came up there during the year 1982.
WHILE HAVING FOOD, GURUDEVA SAYING
‘EAT, EAT’ - WANT MORE, WANT MORE’
EXPLANATION: Anything on this land attains sacredness by the
mere touch of Gurudeva, the Supreme Sadguru. Now we are going
to know the marvel of Gurudeva’s leela as to how he prefers to
take food and how He displays it to the external world. Taking
food in hand, Gurudeva would say, ‘eat, eat’’ and follows it by
saying ‘want more, want more’ and putting food in His mouth, He
says ‘eat’, ‘eat’. Afterwards He would say, ‘is it enough’, ‘is it
enough’, and offers the remaining food to the Holy Fire (dhuni),
that was lit before Him. Gurudeva, the Peace Incarnate, Himself
knows as to how much time he spends in the process.
Explanation :
Shareeratraya vilakshanavastathraya sakshi panchakosha vyatirikta
sachidananda swaroopa pratyagathmundavaina neevu –
Satya jnanananda Swaroopa paramatmundanaina nenu -
Satya jnanananda Swaroopa paramatmundanaina nenu -
sachidananda swaroop pratyagathmundavaina neevu –
ee abheda vijnana drushti cheta nannu avalokinchuchu
jeevanmukthi sukhambunu anubhavimpumu.
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Clarification: The existing form (sakara) with the confluence of
five essential sheaths (pancha koshas) appears as a totally
enlightened body in a consciousness form (dehatma). If it is
compared with that of the other form glowing on par with the
Supreme Being, it is none other form than that of Gurudeva’s. It
can be ascertained that the ‘formless’, ‘nameless’, ‘attributeless’
Supreme Soul (Paramatma) exists with the five essential sheaths
(pancha koshas) in a human form i.e., Gurudeva.
The Panchakoshas (basically the interpretation of the existence
in the five essential sheaths of Kosha) are (1) Annamaya Kosha (2)
Pranamaya Kosha (3) Manomaya Kosha (4) Vijnanamaya Kosha
and (5) Anandamaya Kosha.
1. Annamaya Kosha (Physical Sheath): The baby is formed
with the combination of blood, sperm and through the sustenance
of food (annamu). The basic layer of the existence is built on the
basis of food and the baby will grow-up by the intake of food. This
is called Annamaya kosha (the food sheath). This kosha cannot be
an atma. Because the body cannot be there before birth or will it
be after death. Hence, Annamaya kosha is the necessary layer of
either existence or non-existence of an individual (jeeva).
2. Pranamaya Kosha (Pranic or Vital Sheath): Physiologically,
this is directly related with respiratory system, which is vital for
the body or existence. This sheath is formed with a combination
of five organs of actions and five vital airs. Thus, there is a
relationship between the atma and the Pranamaya kosha as it keeps
the Jeeva (individual) alive. Yet, this cannot be an atma. Why
because, the sense organs are activated by the vital airs and
tempted towards evil actions.
3. Manomaya Kosha (Mental Sheath): This forms the psychical
existence. The functioning of the mind and the role in shaping the
life are considered. This sheath possesses resolutions and
conclusions, distress and happy moods, desire, suspicion, anger
etc., and displays a person’s normal or abnormal mental condition.
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So this also cannot be an atma; for it remains untouched and
unscratched by worldly materials.
4. Vijnanamaya Kosha (Sheath of Knowledge): This is more
accurately related with consciousness i.e, the knowledge of reality.
Apart from the combination of five sense organs, it is combined
with Buddhi (intellect). This sheath prefers meditation and
contemplation, apart it fluctuates midst the yogi (saint) and bhogi
(seeking pleasures) attributes. It is because of these attributes,
there exist a relation exists between the soul and the sheath of
knowledge. Yet, this cannot be atma, for, atma is devoid of desires.
Hence, this Kosha cannot be an atma.
5. Anandamaya Kosha (Sheath of Bliss) : This is associated
with adoration, pleasure and delight. This Kosha is the root cause
of all ignorance. It derives not only enjoyment on procuring but
also experiences physical joy and happiness upon fulfilling the
desire.
The atma-borne three forms of Sat (truth), Chit (consciousness)
and Ananda (bliss) are evident in the sheath of bliss. Hence, there
exists a co-relation between the Anandamaya Kosha and the atma.
Even then, this cannot be the atma. Since the atma keeps on
glowing and remains untouched by the five essential sheaths
(Pancha koshas), the atma is distinct from the Pancha koshas.
Even though the appearance of the physical body comprising
of Pancha koshas and that of the Form of God-Incarnate Gurudeva
are one and the same, He is supporting the Annamaya kosha by
offering food. This is done with a purpose to enrich the remaining
four sheaths, viz., Pranamaya Kosha, Manomaya Kosha,
Vijnanamaya Kosha and Anandamaya Kosha. He is offering bliss
to the Anandamaya Kosha. Though the sheaths do not relate to
‘atma’ in any way; yet, they are co-related with the physical form.
Hence, Paramatma is speaking to them on this occasion. As such,
Gurudeva demonstrated to the external world about the extent of
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limits of Jeevatma’s existence within the blissful Soul of the
Universe (Paramatma).
O ‘jiva’, do you not feel hungry and crave for food now and
then. In the presence of everyone, Gurudeva was saying with the
jeevatma (individual self), ‘you eat - you eat without hesitation’.
Evaluating the extent of limit of jeevatma, He was saying, ‘is it
enough - is it enough’. So saying, Gurudeva, the Form of Fire God,
offers the remaining food to the Holy Fire before Him. Gurudeva is
the one who incarnated in this world as the Godly Form of Nature
(prakruti). He displayed to the world, the amazing event of
conversation between the individual self (jeevatma) of Nature
(prakriti) and the Supreme Being (Paramatma).
Significance: To establish the deep essence of truth, citing
examples is necessary. One should grasp the examples as they
are. They should not be misled between what is ‘real’ and what is
‘ illusory’. The delusions are likely to result in adverse
consequences. While comparing, there is a possibility of
similarities existing between two objects, but not with one object.
Clarification:Upamanamunu Upameyamuga,
In case, if an object is compared with another.
It should not be that, the object of – ‘Moon’; should not be
compared – with that of a ‘face’. Hence it is to be concluded that
the ‘moon’ is moon and the ‘face’ is face. This truth should be
realized.
We should not assume the image of a ‘face’ as that of a ‘moon’.
Similarly, the shape of a moon should not be deemed as that of a
face. We are attributing the features of ‘moon’ with that of the
‘face’. Hence, a ‘face’ cannot be a moon and a ‘moon’ cannot be a
face as well. We should not imagine in that way. It leads to
unwanted complications. The difference between the two is
presumed by individual attributes. We should take note that there
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does not exist any possibility to compare a single item without
another. Therefore, ‘truth’ cannot be compared with that of another
or through imaginations, for it is devoid of any form and comparison.
To establish ‘truth’ - ‘truth’ alone is a standing example.
The world is a not an exclusive place meant for pleasures. It
is a combination of joys and sorrows. Human nature is to discharge
all types of duties in the world. By discharging the permissible
duties in the world and feeling detached by heart, with the works
done, is the quality of the wise.
nahi kaschit ksanamapi
jathu thistatya akarma-krt
kaaryate hyavasaha karma sarvaha
prakruti-jair gunaih Bhagavad Gita, Ch. 3, 5th sloka
Every human is forced to act helplessly according to the
qualities he acquired from the modes of material nature. Hence,
no one can desist from doing something, not even for a moment,
because body is ever-active with the spirit soul.
There is no chance for a human being to stay idle even for a
moment. One has to work till he goes to sleep. Every work should
be done as if it is a dedicated in the name of God. Before going to
sleep, try to keep aloof from all worldly affairs. We are not aware,
at which moment sleep clouds us. Similarly, we are unaware as to
when we will wake-up from sleep. The entire world is an illusion,
which means, it does not exist at all. The ‘I’ness is also not eternal,
whereas, atma is immortal.
When Gurudeva said ‘eat’, ‘eat’, it does mean that the formless
atma ‘within’ (the atma ‘within’, without form) is being asked by
the atma sporting a physical form (the ‘external’ atma - with a
from). This aspect is purely ‘external’. The one who is asking the
atma ‘within’, is in fact the witness to Prakruti, the Eternal Spirit.
One who has self-control becomes an emperor of the universe.
He can overcome the influencing authority of atma over his body.
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Hence, the truth is ‘atma’. That means, `for Prakriti this is a
visible truth i.e., it itself is Prakriti. Hence, what is ‘you’ is not
‘you’. You are the Prakriti. You are the witness not only to the
‘truth’, but as well to ‘Prakriti’. If you grasp this truth, you shall
become the Form of Absolute Truth i.e., the Form of Prakriti. If you
grasp it as the form of illusion, you will merely be a witness of
‘untruth’.
ARRANGING FOOD FOR THE
SERVANTS AND FOLLOWERS
DURING GURUDEVA’S WANDERINGS
Gurudeva would not stay for long at a particular place or at a
particular ashram. With an objective of universal welfare, He used
to wander in and around the surroundings of Kaluvayi village, viz.,
Kulluru, Rajupalem, Badwelu, Bellamkonda etc., which are a few
known places to quote. But, to pin-point the exact places of the
wanderings of the All-Pervading God is like attempting to put a
ladder to the sky.
‘‘No doubt should arise whether God is here or there
The All-Pervading Lord Vishnu, sporting a disc, wherever is
searched for, He exists there. Hear! O King of Demons’’
This is what Prahlada highlighted through a hymn. A devotee
may be a shelter seeker, a sufferer or a victim of circumstances.
But, whoever whole-heartedly craves with single-minded devotion
and faith, saying, ‘Swamy, you are our only savior’; enslaved, He
would see to it that such devotees are saved from the crisis. Yes,
not only then, even now and any day too, at any place, irrespective
of the distance factor, Gurudeva, the Provider of Shelter, would
appear before them in any form or even without a form and resolve
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the devotees’ problems. Such is our Gurudeva, the Form of Supreme
Self, who takes upon Himself their sorrows and sufferings. If such
is His Glory, can anyone on the earth have access to the wanderings
of such a divine personality? Devotees who had such experiences
and whose wants are fulfilled, they used to reveal Gurudeva’s
marvelous miracles with their near and dear ones. Day by day
Gurudeva’s name and fame spread to all corners. Listening to His
teachings-like-incidents and leelas, people became curious and
came in multitudes to have darshan of the Divinely Glowing Form.
Some aspired to become disciples of the Heavenly Father so as to
make their lives blessed. In this way, several people with several
desires were yearning to have darshan of Gurudeva. With that
quest, reciting His Divine Name, villagers used to impatiently wait
for Gurudeva’s visit to their places. They strongly felt that their
villages, homes and everything would become virtuous, once
Gurudeva put His Divine Feet in their village or at their places.
Thirsting for Gurudeva’s visit, they wait impatiently for His arrival
with a thousand eyes to experience the inexhaustible bliss.
Wherever Paramatma wandered and sanctified the places with
His Divinely vsits, a group of disciples and servants followed Him.
They used to derive utmost pleasure in serving at His Holy Feet.
Absorbed in that pleasure, the disciples boast that it is by the virtue
of their past birth merits, they were equipped with such rare fortune.
Not only the ever-watchful sishyas but the disciples and devotees
too, who approach for Gurudeva’s darshan and blessings were
provided with sufficient food and water. The place of His visit may
be a town, a tiny village, a forest or whatever it be, and whatever
time be it; Gurudeva would ensure that not even a single person is
left with hunger or thirst. The mystery remains unsolved as to how
so many people were fed and where from the food is procured.
Though aware of the amazing powers of Gurudeva, disciples used
to discuss amongst themselves the fascinating miracles, but, no
one ever dared to question Gurudeva, the Supreme Soul.
In those days, Sri Balananda Swamy, a disciple, was in the
service of Gurudeva. Like a son fondly and innocently asks a father,
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he questioned the Heavenly Father, ‘Swamy, there are so many
persons with us. It is mysterious as to how the massive food
requirement of so many people is met’? Gurudeva, the Incarnate
of Sriman Narayana, gently replied, ‘ayya, when we are following
the Goddess of Wealth (Gajalakshmi), can there be anything that
we feel lacking’. What Gurudeva meant is…
Gajamu, means elephant
Lakshmi, means Goddess of wealth
When Lord Sriman Narayana Himself descended from Vaikunta
(the eternal planet of the spiritual world) on to the earth with an
objective to free the living beings of His Creation (srishti) from the
shackles of worldly miseries; and, when righteous and pious people
follow the Heavenly Father; can there be any lack of food or water
for them? To ensure that such a situation does not arise, Lakshmi,
the Goddess of Wealth, came mounted on an elephant; leading
Swamy’s Lotus Feet to follow it. The disciples, devotees and
followers of Swamy may look in large numbers to the external
world. But for Goddess Lakshmi, the Mine of Wealth, it is not even
the hundredth fragment of a particle. When the Form of Riches
and Prosperity is paving a way for all of us, can there be a shortfall
of anything? This is what, Gurudeva, the Ruler of the Universe,
declared.
It is the order of the-then times in the Vaikunta for Lord Sriman
Mahavishnu to follow His Consort Goddess Lakshmi along with
other gods and goddesses to protect the entire creation. Similarly
in this Kali Yuga, Gurudeva, the Form of Sriman Narayana in Human
Form, was moving in an auspicious manner, following Lakshmi,
the Goddess of Riches and Prosperity, who was moving mounted
over an elephant. What shortfall of comforts can there be to the
large number of devotees, disciples and followers of Gurudeva,
who are as similar to the large group of gods and goddesses
(devaganamu) following Goddess Lakshmi.
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As an evidence to this, I (Padarenuvu) hereunder quote the
first verse from the second chapter of ‘Gurudevula Gitamrutamu’
…. “Jagannadamu Chesinadu ante nenu thechinanu”.
Jagannadham chesinadu, means, the whole world is pervaded
by Lord Vishnu. In that universe, ‘I’, the Form of Vishnu (Gurudeva),
incarnated on the earth for the absolute prosperity of the entire
universe.
Devotees who are following the Godhead, can they either
see or sense the external occurrences of the marvel of miracles!
Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, is the ‘Form of Shakti’
(woman) and a blend of Divine Energy (shakti swaroopini) that’s
spread all over the universe. Lakshmi, means, ‘riches’ and
‘prosperity’ means ‘wealth’. The combination of infinite energies
means ‘siri’ - means infinite riches. Except for Gurudeva, who is
following the Foot-Steps of that infinite ‘siri’, who else can recognize
the amazing and heavenly sight? The impossible view of the
glorious phenomenon is made visible by Gurudeva. Even in the
forests He saw to it that food and water is provided to the devotees,
disciples and followers and ensured that no one feels the punch of
hunger and thirst. He Himself practically demonstrated to the
humankind about the significance of putting things into practice.
Though the devotees are unfortunate to miss the amazing view of
Gurudeva following the Goddess of Riches and Prosperity riding
over an elephant, but, by following the divinity acquired dust
particles of Gurudeva’s Foot-Steps, their lives became indescribably
virtuous. Revered are they really, blessed are those who recollect
their high merit.
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GURUDEVA’S WAY OF DRESSING
Paramatma is the one who always shows concern towards
auspiciousness, a well-wisher of all living beings, protector of
morals and ethics of dharma (righteousness) and resemble a
normal human being. Apart, He appears to the world as if He is
untouched by worldly material. And, He is Parameswara, the
harbinger of universal auspiciousness in a human form. He is the
other Form of God. When He descends on the earth :
1. The sky looks clear and peaceful.
2. He looks as similar to the mother earth; be it the knowledge
of language or culture and customs.
3. He appears like the form of serenity and gently blows like a
breeze of auspiciousness.
4. He remains in a state of absolute peace, in a state of
absolute bliss, like that of a silent flowing stream.
5. He glows like the protector of devotees who surrender to
Him. But, for the wicked ones, He appear like a destructive fire.
With the combination of above five qualities, He descended
on the earth in a human form. That incarnation is the unfolding of
God. That God is none other than the Commander of Nature
(Prakriti), Paramesha. And, He is none other than our Gurudeva,
the Doer of All Actions. He is the one who is giving darshan in the
Form of Paramatma. He appears in many forms in tune with the
changing times and situations.
Though Gurudeva gave darshan as the form of God, at times
He creates an illusion by appearing as a very common man mingled
amongst the general public. Doing auspicious and beneficial things,
Gurudeva, the Fountain of Love, always seemed self-absorbed in a
serene and resolved state of mind. During His wanderings, He
ensured several changes to take place. While engrossed in blessing
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Gurudeva’s mode of dressing
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devotees with the Ever-protective and Assuring Hand Impressions
(Abhaya Raksha Mudra), Gurudeva used to sport a turban to His
head, wore a half-sleeve shirt over His body and a loin cloth (dhothi)
to the waist. In the view of the world, he may be one among a
crore, but as per the outlook in dress, He appears like any other
common man. Yet, He is the truly visible Sriman Narayana Murthy.
It is a lasting truth that, not only His way of dressing, but His way
of life is entirely different.
Only the revered devotees, spiritually enlightened persons
and those who possessed enormous merits of previous lives were
able to realize the Divine Form of Gurudeva.
Lord Sriman Narayana, who, in the Krita Yuga reclined on the
Serpent-King (Sarparaju Adi-sesha) making it His bed, on the ocean
of milk; similarly in this Kali Yuga, Gurudeva, the Ruler of the
Universe, rested like Lord Vishnu on the mat made-up of the date-
tree leaves.
The conch (Shanku), disc (Chakra) and mace (Gadha) adorn
the Hands of Lord Jagannadha as the most auspicious signs. They
have been sported by His Earth-Descendent Form, Gurudeva, in
the form of Sitara (a stringed musical instrument), through which
the ‘Omkara’ (pranavanadha) tune is played, that soothingly echoes
across the world.
The Serpent-King which spread its body as the bed of Lord
Sriman Narayana - decorated itself as a head-gear of Gurudeva.
And, for the Paramatma who descended on the earth with a
combination of five vital elements (Panchabhutas); the Mother Earth
itself adorned the Heavenly Father like a garment of shirt.
What the Mother Earth offered as a small gift to Gurudeva,
the nether world (pathala loka) felt annoyed and jealous for being
partial and biased towards it. As a token of its primary duty, the
nether world adorned itself as a loin cloth (dhothi) to Gurudeva’s
waist and felt delighted on fulfilling its act.
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Gurudeva, adorned Himself with such amazing forms of nature
for the sake of universal well-being. And, while engrossed in
offering the ‘Mudras’ (impressions); the ink he utilizes for the
purpose is similar to the ‘ambrosia’ which Lord Srimannarayana
gulped during the Krita Yuga.
In the Krita Yuga (also called as Dharma Yuga), Lord
Srimannarayana shared ambrosia (amrutam) with the devatas
(Gods of the heavenly abode). In this Kali Yuga the very form of
Lord Srimannarayana, incarnated as Gurudeva, i.e., Bhagavan Sri
Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy. Whoever sought His Divine Shelter,
Gurudeva offered His Divine Hand impressions (Abhaya Raksha
Mudra) generated with the aid of the nectarine ink and offered the
same to them. Similar to the Gods who toiled hard day and night
and challenged the demons to procure the vessel-full of Ambrosia,
who, by relishing it became immortal; today, the same assembly
of Gods, in the form of devotees and disciples are blessed with the
Ever-Protective and Assuring Abhaya Raksha Mudras. In what way
can we describe their very great good fortune! It is not just limited
to the present times. It is bound to remain with them till Kali Yuga
lasts. By the divine blessed offering, they are showered with
supreme divinity.
In the process of offering Abhaya Hasta Mudras, The nectarine
ink is smeared by Gurudeva’s own hand not only on His dress but
even to His physical form and even the food He savours. It seemed
to the world as if Gurudeva, the Supreme Self, is soaked in the
nectarine ink.
The ink-smeared shirt worn by Gurudeva is preserved by the
daughter of Gurudeva’s revered disciple Smt. Veloori Subbamma,
daughter of Kuchi Narsappa Naidu of Golagamudi village. Blessed
is she with the unique virtue for making available to public darshan
the shirt worn by Gurudeva. She is delighting Gurudeva’s substituted
form of Lord Srimannarayana by preserving the shift. How fortunate
is she!
Om Sri Sadguru Parabrahmane Namaha !!
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SRI KOLLA VENKATA RAMANAIAH
When Gurudeva gave a special appearance
to the outside world with such unique way
of dressing, Sri Kolla Venkataramanaiah,
then a young boy, had the rare good
fortune to be with Gurudeva for some time.
I, (Padarenuvu) narrate a few details about
his privileged service to Gurudeva :
Sri Kolla Venkataramanaiah, Ph.d
Chief Technical Adviser to the United Nations Organization
Father’s name : Sri Kolla Venkataiah
Native village : Depuru village, Atmakur Tq., Nellore District.
During the year 1960 when Gurudeva was at East
Kambampadu village, Sri Kolla Venkataramanaiah, who was an
eight-years old boy, came from Depuru village to his uncle’s house
at East Kambampadu to continue his studies. At that time, while
most of the people were teasing Venkaiah Swamy as ‘mad
Venkaiah’; Smt. Ramanamma, aunt of Ramanaiah, was fortunate
to realize that Venkaiah Swamy is a Paramatma in human form.
She used to attend to Gurudeva’s needs with an absolute pure mind
by ensuring that His necessities are attended to in time. Ramanaiah
who was studying 4th class at that time was following the foot
steps of his aunt. It is but common for school children to run from
home to school and vice versa. As soon as he reach home from
school, Ramanaiah would keep his school bag at a corner and rush
to Gurudeva’s presence. It became a routine feature for him.
God-Incarnate persons extend such fortune only to the chosen
ones whom they intend to draw towards them. Since, in some way
or the other they had companionship with Paramatma in their past
births, they are bound to get the opportunity.
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Ramanaiah is one such boy who is blessed with such good
fortune, hence, he got the opportunity to serve at Gurudeva’s Feet.
The purpose with which he is brought into the world by God,
Gurudeva provided him with such a rare opportunity. The boy’s joy
knew no bounds to accomplish the entrusted works. The
compassionate Gurudeva used to explain the boy about the
significance of the holy rituals performed by Him which are solely
meant for the benefit of universal welfare. Whatever holy words
Gurudeva would utter, Ramanaiah used to write (note) them with
utmost devotion.
Smt. Ramamma would cook a pot-full of rice in the morning
and keep it aside exclusively for Gurudeva. She used to impatiently
wait for Gurudeva’s arrival, who, after His routine rituals, will have
the food. Upon Gurudeva’s arrival, she feels elated and quickly
arranges the food for Him.
God is a slave of the devotees who do not expect anything in
return. He surrenders to the unwavering devotion of such devotees
towards Him. Being a slave of Ramanamma’s unique devotion
and motherly love; like a son, Gurudeva will take the food with
great pleasure. His way of having food is entirely different. He
would sit at a corner of the open place in such a way that no one
would be able to notice as to how He takes the food. At that time,
he never allows anyone to come close to Him.
All through the night, Gurudeva would sit over the stones by
spreading a gunny bag over them in the shed situated in the
backyard of Sri Chappidi Kondaiah’s house. There, He gets engaged
in slicing and peeling apart the stems of Jowar (Sorghum) crop.
The fortunate woman, Smt. Atchamma, used to provide Him with
required food and water at any given time. Feeling contented with
Gurudeva’s service, her life became blessed by His Grace. How
fortunate is mother Atchamma!
On Sundays and during holidays, Gurudeva, the Indweller of
our Hearts, holding the boys hand with compassion, takes him to
the river Penna, two miles away. With utmost care through the
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shrubs and through waist-high flowing rivulets on the way, they
both safely go to the precincts of Bandarupalli village, situated on
the shore of river Penna. Reaching the place, once Gurudeva
entrusted the work of digging small water beds to the boy,
Ramanaiah. Both Gurudeva and Ramanaiah would see to it that
the water from Penna river flows into the small water beds. Until
the work of ‘filling-up of water beds with water’ is accomplished,
Gurudeva would not show any facial changes to the boy. But, after
the work is over, Ramanaiah would feel startled on noticing
Gurudeva’s Face surrounded with amazing radiance. He would stay
spell-bound and delighted for what he is seeing in the face of the
Heavenly Father, Gurudeva, until he regains his senses by His
Grace. And, back to senses, the boy gets ready to take Gurudeva’s
instructions.
Gurudeva would offer to His dear son, a pencil and some
papers. Glowing like the Commander of the Nature (Prakriti),
Gurudeva, indeed is the Creator, Preserver and Destroyer. He
stations His Divine Look on the filled-in water beds and goes on
describing and uttering; ‘gods, six lakhs, twelve lakhs, they are
moving away’, and so on. With utmost devotion, the boy,
Ramanaiah, would write the commentary of events on a paper.
While involving in the writings, Ramanaiah, out of childish curiosity,
would look at the small water beds on which Gurudeva has
stationed His looks and hopefully looks to find whether Gods really
exist there. But, it is only water what he finds.
Ramanaiah, at the same time, gets ready to follow Gurudeva’s
instructions. Gurudeva used to carry a small match box and at
times an earthen pot (muntha) too. After performing divine rituals,
Gurudeva, along with the boy would go around and gather thorn
bushes and dry-root shrubs. They return back to their place and
light the Holy Flame. What was lit is meant to invoke the God of
Fire. But, the one who undertook the task is Himself the Form of
Fire God. To demonstrate the fact to the world that there is no
disparity between His Form and that of the Holy Fire, the Form of
Fire God; absorbed, Gurudeva sits before the Holy Fire at all times.
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The core message, what Gurudeva intends to convey us is, ‘to burn
the evils of Karma accumulated during the past and present births
in the Holy Fire and thereby attain purity’. That’s the reason;
Gurudeva often gives darshan seated before the Holy Fire. To get
liberation from the cycle of birth-death, the best ways are constant
recitation of God’s name and rendering of selfless service. To get
rid of the sins, both the actions are utmost useful. Fire means
flame – flame means brightness – brightness means wisdom. With
this wisdom, one can burn away the past and present sins and this
is the ‘truth’ what Gurudeva displayed to the external world by
keeping the Holy Fire burn at all time.
While performing the Divine Ritual of Holy Fire, Gurudeva,
the Destroyer of Obstacles, would spend some time with Ramanaiah
and later offer the items of Yajna to the motherly river. After
accomplishing the task, Gurudeva would take the boy with utmost
care, drop him at his place and return back.
While Ramanaiah was in the service of Gurudeva, his mother
Smt. Mahalakshmamma often used to visit her son. A mother cannot
keep quiet without offering something to her son. She used to give
five rupees to her son to meet expenditure for the month. It was a
routine feature every month. But when she visits her son after a
week, her son would say that the money is already spent. One
day, she approached Gurudeva’s Holy Feet and pleaded, ‘Swamy,
this boy spends whatever money I give him. Money won’t stay in
his hands. Can’t You show a way out’. The All-Knowing God, replied
with joy, ‘amma, the boy’s hand is removing sand by the river bed
to a certain depth and water will ooze out (chelama) from the
depths. It will come as is spent’. When she asked, ‘how come
Swamy, if money is spent like that’; Swamy said, ‘fasten the creeper
of uttareni (aspera or the prickly chaff) to his waist’. As said by
Gurudeva, she fastened the creeper to the boy’s waist. What
Gurudeva ordered as a remedial measure at that time, Sri
Ramanaiah is sporting the ever-protective and assuring creeper to
his waist even now.
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Several people used to have darshan of Gurudeva. They plead
Gurudeva to relieve them of their physical, mental and evil worries.
Gurudeva, who is verily the Supreme God, after patiently hearing
their woes, not only shows them a way out but protects and guides
them in accordance to their merits. Some people used to seek
Gurudeva’s clarifications on Vasthu and location of their dwelling
houses. Without looking back, Gurudeva, the Fountain of Love,
gives appropriate remedial measures and would send them back
contented. There will be no one who would leave the place with
discontent. Though there are countless instances where lakhs of
devotees have been blessed with amazing virtues, I (Padarenuvu)
feel it befitting to narrate a heart-pleasing incident.
A resident of Depuru village Sri Poosala Ramanaiah, suffering
with a chronic pain in the knee joint came to Gurudeva to seek a
remedy and relief. Here, we are going to hear a novel method
offered as remedy by Gurudeva to liberate the person who sought
His Shelter in suffering. After hearing the agony of Sri Poosala
Ramanaiah, Gurudeva, the Grantor of Divine Shelter, ordered to
write a chit to ‘Lord Sri Murugalla Venugopala Swamy’, the Form of
Brahma (the first divine ‘person’ of the Holy Trinity). From the very
day the ‘chit’ was written, Ramanaiah, the victim, got rid of the
pestering agony.
It is the victim who expressed his agony
The agony is cured by the God
The remedy prescribed is ‘writing a chit’
Is there any relationship between the ‘suffering of a person’,
with that of ‘writing a chit’! Can a relation co-exist between both?
These actions are incomprehensible to human wit. Yes, whoever
constantly recite the ‘Divine Name of the Absolute Form of Truth’
with absolute faith and single-minded devotion, they shall receive
the ever-protective blessings of Gurudeva.
After a four-month stay, Gurudeva left for Kotiteertham.
Ramanaiah, the little boy, got the great opportunity to serve
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Gurudeva and to be with Him for four months. Later, Ramanaiah
left for Depuru.
The manner in which Gurudeva used to dress in those days : a
head gear, a half sleeve shirt, a cotton loin cloth (neerukavi pancha).
People who have seen Gurudeva in that dressing form, indeed
are fortunate. A mere glimpse, just once, ensures that the
accumulated sins, at once are dispelled, once and for all. They are
bound to acquire absolute purity. To quote an example in witness
thereof; during the year 1967 Gurudeva was staying in the make-
shift sheds of Sri Yenugu Pattaiah (a social worker) at Kondayipalem
Gate, Nellore. It is Sri Pitchaiah, the fortunate devotee, who served
Swamy at that time. Once he wanted to clear some doubts with
Gurudeva. To clear Pitchaiah’s doubts, the divinity acquired words
uttered by Gurudeva, the Form of Holy Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu and
Maheswara) have remained eternal in the world. Without
overlooking the heavenly words of Gurudeva, one should recite
them in heart and become absolutely virtuous.
The conversation between Gurudeva and devotee Sri
Pitchaiah:-
Place – In the make shift sheds at Kondayapalem
Time – Midnight
Service – Oil messaging from foot to knee joint of
Gurudeva
The doubt that arose in Sri Pitchaiah while serving Gurudeva
at that time ... ‘Swamy, intentionally or unintentionally we might
have committed several mistakes and sins in this life. How should
we get rid of them’?
Gurudeva’s saying :- ‘Ayya, whoever looks at this Face, his sins
shall stay a thousand amadalu away (one amada = measure of
distance equal to either 8 or 10 miles). Remember this’.
Gurudeva, the Creator of the Universe, bestowed the boon in
this Yuga to the devotees, who saw His Face at least ones.
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If such a great boon is granted to devotees who saw
Gurudeva’s face just ones; the boon granted to Ramanaiah, the
little boy, who spent four months with Gurudeva is unimaginable.
GURUDEVA, THE PROTECTOR OF
CATTLE-HIS BLESSINGS TO CHILDREN
‘sristya shramadhi pathaye namaha
sarva jeeva samrakshana baddha kankane namaha’
In accordance to the said saying, Sarveswara Gurudeva was
ever-alert in protecting all beings during His wandering in a circu-
mambulation manner from place to place .
Agriculture is the only source of livelihood to those who live
in villages and their yield merely rely on nature and the cattle they
breed. If there is enough of cattle to meet farming needs, the
farmer enjoys a good livelihood. But the cattle are since exposed
to various hazards of disease and if they die, the suffering of the
economically poor farmer is inexplicable. At times, unable to face
the gravity of situation, the poor farmers commit suicide, followed
by their dependent family members. In such grave and compelling
circumstances the villagers rely on the mercy of God and seek His
shelter. During the grim situation, the villagers approach and sur-
render to the God-Incarnate Human Form, Gurudeva to steer them
out of the complex situations. Swamy, the Omniscient and Merci-
ful Lord, by saying, “Seetadevi shall protect you”, consoles the
shelter seeking people and dispel their fears and solve their prob-
lems too. Delighted, they bow reverentially at the Lotus Feet of
Gurudeva. In fact they are the blessed ones for they themselves
as well as their cattle are not only cured from various ailments but
as well kept away from untimely deaths. Gurudeva thereby proved
that ‘serving and protecting the cows is as equivalent to serving of
Lord Shiva’.
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At times, Gurudeva used to offer rolls of thread to the farm-
ers whose cattle is disease struck by ordering them to wrap the
thread around the body of the suffering cattle. Miraculously, the
cattle were saved from imminent death and after recovering they
live in good health. Even the Goddess of Death haunting the cattle
keeps itself afar from the cattle seeking shelter under the Divine
Custody of Gurudeva.
A mother is well aware as to what is beneficial to her child.
So, except a mother, with whom can a child plead for fulfillment of
desires? In a similar way, Gurudeva, the Heavenly Mother, treats
alike the suffering lot who approach Him. This is the natural bond
of love between a mother and child. When children pay obesience
to Gurudeva on their way to school, He draws them close to Him
with passion and bless them. To let them flourish in the field of
education, Gurudeva, the Love Incarnate, used to provide white
papers to the children to make them into note books. He would
bless them with his Divine Touch of Hand so that children will flour-
ish in their studies. Those who receive the blessings of Gurudeva
are bound to flourish and fortunate are they by all means.
During the year 1944, Gurudeva sanctified by His visit
Soorayapalem village which is near Sangam of Atmakur Tq. , Nellore
Dist. The God-incarnate shall not visit a place without any par-
ticular purpose. When the purpose is over, It is but common for
Gurudeva to leave the place. Gurudeva visited the place without
invitation from any person. He stayed in the upstairs of Sri Yindooru
Penchala Reddy’s building. Penchala Reddy is the father of Venku
Reddy, who runs Nirmala medical shop, situated opposite to the
Dist. Court, Nellore. Sri Venku Reddy is such a devoted person that
whenever He falls sick he would have the medicines prescribed by
Dr. Vivekananda, Moolapeta or Dr. G.C. Narayana, Military colony
or Dr. T. V. Ratnam, Moolapeta, only after placing them at the Sa-
cred Feet of Gurudeva. Sri Penchal Reddy is an ardent disciple of
Sri Malayala Swamy. He is a great and unique devotee. That’s
why Gurudeva placed His Sacred Foot in the house of Penchal Reddy
and sanctified the place. When Swamy lit the Holy Fire, people
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ran to the place on knowing His arrival and kneeled before His
Divine Form. Swamy blessed them with His merciful looks. Feel-
ing mesmerized, they sat observing Swamy’s self-illumined face
in a blissful mood. The Omnipotent Swamy alerted them by say-
ing, ‘ayyalara, you go and hang garlands of neem leaves on all the
four sides of the village and come back’. Without a second thought
they follow the instructions of Gurudeva. Thus, their livelihood
was blessed by Gurudeva.
At that time, the cattle of the village was afflicted with an
unknown dreaded disease. Even though the cattle was treated
with various remidies, all their efforts proved futile for they could
not avert the death of cattle. Dejected, they haplessly watched
the events of such grave calamity. The words of Gurudeva, the
Ever-Protective God, showed them the way. That path itself has
become a path of surrender to all the suffering lot. When some-
one is in dire need, it is the duty of Gurudeva to offer His help to
them.
Smarana Roopaya Namaha : Gurudeva, the Most Purified and
Sacred Form, spontaneously responds to those who wholeheart-
edly recites His name, hears the pleadings of those in distress and
bless them.
Bhakta Bharavahaya Namaha : Gurudeva,the Love-Incarnate,
shoulders the burdens of devotees who are caught in the vortex of
difficulties. Not only He provides them shelter but removes their
hurdles and problems. On seeing Gurudeva glowing in divinity
form as similar to Brahma Swaroopa, devotees eagerly prostrate
at His Feet, the harbringer of eternal joy. The day from which the
neem garlands were hanged like festoons on all the four sides of
the village, the diseases of the cattle perished. That day was very
auspicious for them. Then onwards their troubles came to an end.
Gurudeva, the Kali Yuga Avatara, in a befitting way rescues
people in accordance to the time and situation. People could not
guess the purpose of His arrival, which He alone is aware of. But
people could understand that He came on a mission and they used
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to follow Him even to other places. The Omniscient Gurudeva, in
accordance with the prevailing circumstances in and around would
leave the place only after accomplishing His task. He made the
villagers to place garlands of neem leaves and the cattle were
cured of their disease. Is there any relation between the garlands
of neem leaves to cure the disease of the cattle! This phenom-
enon is beyond the grasp of human intellect. The touch of
Gurudeva’s Holy Feet and the dictum of Parabrahma Swaroopa,
apart from Guru Bhagavan’s Divine Foresight saved the villagers
from several imminent calamities.
SRI JAYARAMA RAJU
When Gurudeva was touring the surroundings of
Kotitheerdam, Sri Chamarthi Jayarama Raju of Rajupalem village,
on hearing the divine sport (leela) of Swamy had a deep quest to
have darshan of Gurudeva. Sri Raju was suffering with chill-fever
for over three years. He approached several doctors in vain and
felt very much tired and vexed with the strange fever. As destiny
has its last laugh, he had the fortune to have the darshan of
Gurudeva at last . His joy knew no bouds and the situation was
like a thirsty person finding a pond of cool water in a desert to
quench his deep thirst. He fell on the Holy Feet of Gurudeva and
prayed relief from the choas of his suffering. Gurudeva, the Com-
passionate Form, responded affectionately and gave implanted in
his heart, an ‘Abhaya Pradhana Mudra’ as a token of inspiration
and courage. By the blessings of Swamy, Jayarama Raju surren-
dered to Him. Miraculously, after his surrender to Gurudeva, the
whole of his sufferings vanished instantly. But, in a bid to put up a
name sake show to the external world, Gurudeva made Raju to eat
half-a-Seru (nearly half-a- kg) of peanuts followed by taking a small
pot of sour buttermilk. On the very evening, Gurudeva ordered to
dig a pit on the wet land adjoining river Penna and buried Raju
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with wet sand upto the level of his neck. Gurudeva put him in that
position throughout the night and took him out from the pit only on
the next day morning. After rubbing the body of Raju with sand,
Gurudeva made him bathe in the Penna river. From that day, the
chronic disease of Jayarama Raju disappeared permanently.
Disease - chill-fever
Treatment - peanuts and sour butter milk
Practice - burying in a wet sand pit upto neck
If the treatment is practically administered to such a person,
the biting cold stiffens the patient’s body and leads to imminent
death. Since the startling treatment was given by none other than
the Parabrahma Gurudeva, the luckiest person Jayarama Raju’s
health was totally revived and revitalized. This kind of treatment
is against all prescribed norms of the present day medical sci-
ence. Regaining total health, Jayarama Raju dedicated his rest of
life in the service of Gurudeva.
When Gurudeva visited Sri Jayarama Raju’s house at
Rajupalem and stayed there, Sri Nooteti Sriramulu Naidu and oth-
ers were engaged in His service. During that time people of the
village came running to Gurudeva shouting that a big snake had
entered the village. Gurudeva, the other Form of Sriman Narayana,
in a very normal way looked at them with compassion and told,
‘ayya that is not a snake. It is sent from a celestial place. It will go
back from where it has come’. As if ordered by Gurudeva, the
‘Adisesha’ disappeared and the the villagers got rid of their appre-
hensions. Perhaps not finding Sriman Narayana in Vaikunta, the
Adisesha (snake) descended on the earth to reach Him, whereas
people felt aghast at its sight. For this reason perhaps, it came to
this world to have darshan of Gurudeva i.e., Narayana Incarnate.
Gurudeva blessed Adisesha and ordered to go back to its place.
While staying at Rajupalem, Gurudeva, the Comely Form, used
to venture out during midnights. Other disciples Nuteti Sreeramulu
Naidu and Sri Jayarama Raju who were in the service of Swamy
were curious to know about Swamy’s midnight ventures. Without
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the permission of Gurudeva they followed him one night assuming
that Gurudeva is not observing them. Omniscient Gurudeva went
to Penna river and burnt the bundle of corn held in His hand, placed
it across the flowing river, sat on the burning corn bundle and rode
on the water. The disciples who followed Gurudeva could see this
marvelous incident with their own eyes. It is the leela of Paramatma,
who brought together water and fire, adding the source of wind to
it, making the corn bundle as the surface of earth and making the
sky a witness, Gurudeva travelled sitting on it.
Having seen the amazing miracle, disciples came back and
went to sleep as if they were unaware of anything. Next day
Gurudeva rebuked them for following Him without His consent.
Accepting their fault, they fell at the Holy Feet of Gurudeva and
pleaded guilty. Gurudeva, the All-Merciful, excused them.
The fortune of serving Gurudeva is a result of the virtue earned
in ones past birth. ‘Serving at His Holy Feet is a great good fortune
and it is the result of virtue earned through many past births’ is the
saying in Gurustuthi. The good fortune acquired by Sri Jayarama
Raju is to be appreciated. And, there are a very few people who
can sustain the fortune these days. Sri Jayarama Raju is one
amongst them who was totally dedicated in the service of Gurudeva.
The deserving sishya acquired the status of a son in the heart of
Gurudeva, and enslaved by love He showered compassion and
blessings on him. Whatever place Swamy intended to visit, Sri
Jayarama Raju always used to accompany Him. One day he asked
Swamy, ‘what is this Swamy, how can it be if You do not display
something new to the world?’ Gurudeva replied, ‘Ayya by display-
ing this much (showing a small part of his little finger) do you mean
people will allow us to sit here?’. Swamy further said, ‘God never
gives scope to reveal the secrets of creation at any given time. He
desists from demonstrating anything to the world and He never
ever allows even a moment of time to go futile’. With this answer,
Raju understood the universal truth that Gurudeva shall not reveal
any secrets, unless required.
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Comment : In small ponds the fish create much turbulance, so
also the thought waves in a narrow mind create much annoyance.
But in the ocean of broad mindedness, even the mighty sharks
connot create a little impact.
In the service of Gurudeva, Jayarama Raju steadily reached a
state of Paripoornatwa and Gurudeva decided to impart the sig-
nificance of the Supreme to him. The All Merciful and Omnnipresent
Gurudeva wanted to exhibit His Virat Swaroopa (the Manifest Form)
and waited for the right opportune to demonstrate this to Jayarama
Raju. One day Gurudeva was walking with His disciples at Penna
Badwelu Tippa. Swamy called Sri Jayarama Raju to come aside.
Jayarama Raju immediately stopped and the Godly Form of
Narayana, Gurudeva, approached him and said, ‘see the men de-
scending from skies and walk over the hillock’. The order came
from Gurudeva and it is Jayarama Raju who obeyed it.
Binding by Gurudeva’s order, Jayarama Raju curiously looked
all around. Except for a remote place, he found nothing and in-
formed the fact to Gurudeva. Gurudeva decided to demonstrate
His Virat Swaroopa (Manifest Form) and in no time His Form ex-
panded to all the four corners of the entire universe. Gurudeva
touched both the eyes of Raju with His Nectarine Hand. The next
moment, Raju could see persons of sky-high height walking before
him. Awe struck and spell bound, he became speechless. When
Gurudeva again touched Jayarama Raju’s eyes, he came back to
the conscious world.
Sloka: na tu mam sakyase drastum
anenaiva sva-caksusa
divyam dadami te caksuh
pasya me yogam aisvaram
(Bhagavad Gita 11 Chapter – 8 sloka)
Meaning : You cannot see my Viswaroopa (universal Form) with
your present eyes. I therefore give you the spiritual eyes. With the
divine eyes of Jnana Drishti, you can notice my spiritual opulence.
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Arjuna said, ‘I could see your Viswaroopa pervading the earth, sky
and the entirety’. As Jayarama Raju could not view Gurudeva’s
Cosmic Form (Paramartha Swaroopa) with normal eyes, He blessed
Jayarama Raju with the divine vision to witness His Universal Form.
Thereby, Gurudeva enlightened the aspect of His Divinity to one
and all.
Sloka: Iha cheda vedee dadha satya mastina
Chedi havedeenmahatee vinishtaha
Meaning : The one who strongly believes that the most diffi-
cult to attain ‘Aham Brahmasvi’ (God dwells in me - God is no
different from me) can be attained and experienced by the indi-
vidual soul; salvation can be attained in this birth itself. If such
wisdom is gained through ‘Guropadesa’ (gaining self-knowledge
through a Guru-Master), a person can attain that state even by
staying in the ocean of samsara.
Whoever it be, to escape from the cycle of birth and death
(samsara), one has to experience and exhaust the merits and de-
merits of past and present births. Sri Jayarama Raju who attained
such a stature at the fag end of his life suffered a paralytic stroke.
Since it was not possible to serve Gurudeva, he remained at home
and engrossed in meditating on Gurudeva’s name. Those who adore
Guru in a true sense, chanting Guru’s name shall ward-off all fears.
They don’t know what fear is or what death is. Only Maha Gurus
are capable of taking away the karma of sishyas and free them
from the shackles of troubles. In the process, a Guru sacrifices
something willfully from his self. Even the sishya assumes that
the troubles encountered are a part and parcel of the tests enter-
tained by a Guru and therefore he would not feel disturbed. This is
a most sacred bondage of love and understanding between a Guru
and sishya. Such a bondage existed in between Guru-Gurudeva
and sishya Sri Jayarama Raju.
In the year 1979 Guruswamy proceeded to Somasila with His
disciples. There, He got engrossed in a discussion with Sri Lakshmi
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Narasimha Swamy’s deity in the temple about the secrets of cre-
ation (Srishti). He had a personal talk with the ashram-head Sri
Paramananda Swamy, who incidentally happens to be a revered
disciple of Gurudeva. Accepting his disciple’s request to be his
host, Gurudeva, the Most Merciful, not only stayed there for a few
days but sanctified the place and its surroundings. The other Form
of Paramatma, Gurudeva was constantly wandering from place to
place in a bid to ward-off the sufferings of people. With an objec-
tive to relieve his loving disciple Sri Jararama Raju from the worldly
suffering and to bless him with eternal peace, Gurudeva stepped
into Rajupalem village along with His followers. By the mere pres-
ence of Gurudeva, not only the surrounding places but also the
physical and astral bodies become purified. An ardent devotee,
Padarenuvu (Venkat Rao) stayed with Swamy for five days in the
outskirts of that village. Gurudeva, the Form of Mercy Unbound,
arranged to get Sri Jayarama Raju to His place in a bullock cart and
arranged to lay him by His side. Gurudeva absorbed the entire
physical agony of Raju into Himself and thereby relieved him from
the untold misery. In the presence of Panchabhootas, Gurudeva
kept Jayarama Raju with Him for five days. He demonstrated to
the world that enslaved by love God Himself came in the form of
Guru for the sake of a sishya and removed his agony of ill-health.
When this unique blessing is bestowed, is there any other thing
left for a Jeeva to ask?
On the fifth day, Gurudeva left the place and went to
Golagamudi along with sishyas saying, ‘he (Raju) will walk from
now onwards’. With the protective blessings of Gurudeva, Jayarama
Raju’s health improved steadily and he was able to stand on his
own. His confused speech also improved and he showed some
maturity while speaking. After a lapse of time Brahmaroopa
Guruswamy absorbed His beloved sishya into His ownself. The ab-
sorption itself is salvation.
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SRI NOOTHETI SRIRAMULU NAIDU
Sri Nootheti Sriramulu Naidu is a resident of Nagula Vellatooru.
Caught in the whirlpool of samsara, by virtue of his past samskaras,
a strong resolve crept in him to serve at the Divine Feet of Gurudeva
and to seek His blessings. Whatever be the situation, he did not
care the hurdles and troubles in his quest of meeting Gurudeva.
The moment he got an opportunity, he sought refuge at the Lotus
Feet of Gurudeva.
It is but natural for humans to seek shelter of the merciful
God if they fail to measure the depths of material life. Since they
cannot resolve life’s troubles and sufferings, they seek the shelter
of God and seek relief from worldly miseries. In a similar situa-
tion, on knowing that Gurudeva was engrossed in His normal course
of performing Yajna near a well in a place between Kotiteertham
and Kambhampadu, Sri Sriramulu Naidu approached Him. He fell
on the Divine Feet of Gurudeva with high hopes that his problem
will find a solution there and pleaded, ‘Swamy! Angered with me,
my father-in-law left to an unknown place. With his disappear-
ance, the property share due to me has become uncertain’. Thus
explaining the problem, he stood there. Gurudeva, the All-Know-
ing and Shelter Giving God, patiently heard him and said, ‘ayya, he
will not go anywhere. Rest assured, he is on the way with a bag of
clothes’. For this benevolent reply, Sriramulu Naidu returned back
to his house with utmost satisfaction and joy. As a result of
Gurudeva’s blessings, exactly after six months, the maternal uncle
of Sri Sriramulu Naidu who was on a long pilgrimage, suddenly
decided to return back home. Upon his unexpected return,
Sriramulu Naidu’s problem was solved once and for all. Do we
require any another concrete proof of Gurudeva’s Omnipresence?
Once, Naidu came to Swamy while He was staying at
Devarayapalli village. Love-Incarnate Gurudeva asked Naidu to
stay with Him for that day. The Bhiksha (alms) offered by villagers
in the afternoon was lovingly given to Sri Sriramulu Naidu by
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Gurudeva . But Naidu refused saying that he will have his meals
at home. The Omnipotent Swamy said, ‘Ayya, this is not the grain
of rice. In the coming days they will stand as obstacles’. Predicting
the future’s auspicious event to the disciple, he sent him back with
blessings.
As the result of grace showered by Swamy, with dispassion
reigning his eager heart towards samsara, Sri Naidu entered the
ashram of Gurudeva at Golagamudi. He believed that surrender-
ing to the Holiest of the Holy Feet of Gurudeva is the right path
and right opportunity for attaining salvation. With this firm belief
Sri Naidu served Gurudeva till his last breath. He also served the
devotees as also those staying in the ashram with food procured
through Biksha from nearby villages, such as Anikepalli, Kantepalli
and Golagamudi. Sri Naidu has rendered such a meritorious self-
less service and became dear to Gurudeva. The blessed person
ultimately merged into the form of Gurudeva. One has to undergo
the suffering the Karmaphalas (the outcome of Karma, either good
or bad) in the life time.
WHOEVER TAKES FOOD IN THE VILLAGE,
THEY SHALL GET RID OF THEIR DISEASE(The saying of Gurudeva)
The Universal God, Gurudeva protects the devotees at all times
who eagerly await His darshan. This is the eternal truth. The
practices implemented by Gurudeva in those times are still fol-
lowed in His temples and ashrams. Even today, food is served to
lakhs of devotees in many ashrams and Devasthanams. Food col-
lected as Biksha from various houses is mixed and then served as
prasadam (offerings made to God) to those who visit the temple or
stay in the ashram. The prasadam is a very sacred divine offering
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and whoever take this with a sacred intention are relieved of their
mental and physical disorders and shall live in peace. Gurudeva’s
Nectarine prasadam possess such a magnanimous power that at-
taining salvation is certain by having it. That food is not a mere
asharam food. Since it is offered by the Nectarine-Guru, in fact it
is nothing less than nectar. Those who savor the food with a pious
will, they are bound to become virtuous. The words quoted in this
context by Gurudeva are produced hereunder :
Voorilo - in the village or town
Annamu Thinte - if Biksha is taken as food
Vunde Jabbulu - existing ailments if any
Potayayya - shall disappear
Explanation of Gurudeva’s saying
Voorilo - Village means, the nature (Prakruti) consisting the
five vital elements. Lord Eshwara pervades in every atom of the
nature.
Annamu Thinte - Annamu means, Brahmamu, the Supreme.
Thinte means, to meditate upon Parabrahma and realize that He is
the Form of Parabrahma
Vunde Jabbulu - means, the six enemies of disease, viz., lust,
anger, jealous, moha, madha and matsaryamu
Potayayya - means, they shall perish
Meaning : Eeshwara pervades eternally in all living beings and
in the entire nature. If we grasp the point that since the food is
taken from such source of Prakruti, i.e., the other form of Para
Brahmamamu, the six devastating enemies within a human are
bound to get destroyed and thereby pave a way for salvation. It is
with this purpose Gurudeva Himself practiced the method and made
His devotees to follow it. Through this adopted practice, Gurudeva
showed the path of salvation to sishyas. Though the gist of mes-
sage appears normal, it contains a very insightful message of truth.
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Only upon doing a perfect review, one can grasp its inner core
meaning.
Gurudeva used to relish the Biksha (alms, food given to a monk)
not only brought by Him but also by the sishyas. Gurudeva un-
folded the deep-rooted objective in having Biksha (madhukaramu).
Now-a-days we find house wives, who under the influence of Kali
Maya drive away the hungry Bikshakas (beggars). Buzy with house-
hold chores some others treat the person waiting at the gate as a
beggar and carelessly drop the Biksha. Some other people treat
the beggars as real hungry persons and offer them a part of the
food what they have. There are some other people who think
‘Athithi’ (guest) as God and readily offer food assuming that it is
the God who has come in a human form to seek Biksha. Chanting
the name of God, there are a very few people who prepare food
and serve them. For the food prepared by such pious and virtuous
motherly hands, God showers His Eternal Grace upon them. And
the blessed words of Paramatma become Parabrahma Swaroopa.
Such a sacred and rare food offerings procured through Biksha,
when mixed with other food shall definitely transform everything
into Parabrahmamu.
Like a drop of nectar, if mixed in a potful of milk turns the
whole milk nectarine, so also the prasada offered with a divine
and loving heart, when mixed with other food shall sanctify the
entire food. That divine food offering, if taken with unwavering
faith would relieve the devotees from the shackles of worldly bond-
age.
Any ashram or temple of Venkaiah Swamy, the objective of
“offering food to the hungry and rescuing those in risk and dis-
tress” is a common feature. The food so offered to the devotees is
equivalent to nectar.
A father naturally showers more love and affection on the
son who obliges him. So also Gurudeva dwells in the hearts of
those Bhaktas who oblige him in a true spirit and binding action.
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He gives them the ultimate privilege of getting absorbed unto His
own self (Paramatma).
Sloka : mam hi partha vyapasritya
ye pi syuh papa-yonayah
striyo vaisyas tatha sudras
te pi yati param gatim
(Bhagavad Gita 9 Ch - 32 sloka)
Meaning : Whoever it be, those who take shelter in Me, though
they be of lower birth – woman, vaisyas or sudras, they can reach
the supreme destination.
REVERED PARAMANANDA
SWAMY-1955-67
Poojyasri Paramananda Swamy is a native of West
Kambhampadu, Atmakur Tq., Nellore Dist. During the year 1955
he had the fortune of having Darshan of Gurudeva. At that time
Swamy was sleeping at the house of Sri Narahari over the bundle
of corn sticks spread as a bed. In those days Swamy used to spread
the corn and sleep over it. Sri Kolla Chelama Naidu, Sri Peddaiah,
Sri Jayarama Raju and Sri Narayana Swamy were in the service of
Gurudeva. Swamy used to often visit Panchalingalakona along with
His disciples. At times He used to stay for some days at Koti-
theerdham in the divine presence of Sri Koteswara Swamy. On His
way back to Kambhampadu, Swamy used to sanctify the places
whichever He intended to sanctify. Poojyasri Paramananda Swamy
realized that Gurudeva is a God incarnate in human form and was
wise enough in deciding to stay in the service of Gurudeva. With
his service, he became a close disciple of Gurudeva. He used to
seek Bhiksha at Kotiteerdham from the houses of Sri Malle
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Narasappa Naidu, Sri Komme Narasappa Naidu etc. and served
Gurudeva from 1955 to 1957. In those days, devotees Sri Pidikedu
Rosapa Naidu, Sri Padma Naidu from Nagula Vellatooru and sev-
eral others from surrounding areas frequently used to have darshan
of Swamy. Gurudeva spent nearly six months in the company of
sishyas at Penchalakona.
Gurudeva was punctual in visiting Panchalingalakona every
year along with sishyas and Mataji Tulasamma was no exception.
Following Gurudeva, she used to look after the food necessities of
everyone. Blessed Mataji never cared for the expenditure or the
toil she used to undergo but joyfully dedicated her entire life in the
service of Gurudeva. She would cook the food and offer it not only
to Swamy but to all members of the disciple group (parivar). In
this way she shared Gurudeva’s concern for universal welfare and
participated in His magnanimous yajna karya. Apart, she used to
arrange for bundles of paper, ink and thread for the utility of Swamy
to perform His divine chores. That mother’s dedication, devotion
and sacrifice are inexplicable.
One day the inhabitants of the ashram intended to know the
past life of the pious mother through Swamy. The Omnipresent
Swamy said ...
Sloka … mam upetya punar janma
duhkalayam asasvatam
napnuvanti mahatmanah
samsiddhim paraman gatah
(Bhagavad Gita 8 ch. 15)
Meaning: Since attaining the highest perfection, the great souls,
who are yogis in devotion, never return to this misery-filled mortal
world.
Gurudeva contended, ‘Maataji Tulasamma was a saint in her
past life. To eliminate some past-life sins, she has taken this hu-
man birth. Here also she need not come to this world again. This is
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the final Janma (birth) for her’. So saying, Gurudeva blessed her
with salvation.
When Paramananda Swamy was serving Gurudeva near a cave
at Panchalingalakona, Gurudeva, The Form of Fire God, was sitting
before the Holy Fire. Swamy Paramananda pleaded Gurudeva to
impart him some Upadesa (teaching). The Omnipresent Gurudeva
replied, ‘where is the necessity for Upadesa? It was included in the
tenth sight in that loka (world)’ and further said, ‘when the mind is
clear, pure and under control, there is no need for any Upadesa.
Jnana (knowledge) will come on its own. People are bound to get
enlightened with that Jnana’. So saying, Swamy declared the
paripoonatwa (purity and knowledge) of Swamy Paramananda.
During the year 1959, Sri Chalama Naidu erected a small liv-
ing place (kuteeramu) on the mound (Thippa) of Penna Badwel.
Devotees come there for Swamy’s blessings from different places
and they used to stay there for two or three days in the service of
Swamy. Though the devotees were countless in number, Swamy,
the Mercy-Filled Form, after patiently hearing their plights and prob-
lems, used to send them back with blessings of protection and
peace. During His stay on the mound, Swamy used to divert the
flowing waters in the opposite direction by way of controlling the
element of “water” (Jalastambhana) by drawing them apart, and
forming a bund.
Once when Swamy was staying at Penna Badwel Thippa, a
desire sprounted in Paramananda Swamy to visit Kashi (familiar as
Banaras). Like a son expressing his wish to a father, he told,
“Swamy, many people are visiting Kashi, I also wish to visit the
place”. Swamy felt it as the right occasion to enlighten
Paramananda Swamy about the significance of Paramatma, and
said...
1. “Ayya, vaadu guntaloniki poyinaava. Akkada yentha godavo
thelusu kunnava”
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Vaadu gunta - the speaking mouth
Vaadu, means - discussions - differences
Gunta, means - pond - lake – low lying place
Godava, means - danger - commotion – sorrow - worry
‘Ayya you wish to visit Kashi. There you cannot avoid speak-
ing with others. Different kinds of people are bound to be there. It
is but common to come across different characters of people. Dur-
ing discussion, different kinds of opinions crop up. In the present
times, the conversations turn serious. Caught in delusions, people
forget the sanctity of the place and the very purpose of their visit.
Getting entangled in such dangers, do you also want to become
one among them struggling to come out of the whirlpool of misun-
derstandings. Why do you want to reach that volatile state when
you have come to me to keep away all sorrows and worries?’
Explanation: Vaadugunta – the mouth that speaks. It is an
organ (karmendriya) of action. It should not be utilized for unnec-
essary arguments and quarrels. It should be purified by constant
recitation of the ‘divine mantra’ in the presence of Sadguru and
should get accustomed to reserved talk. This is what Gurudeva
wants us to implement. He warns us that there will be no scope
for difference of opinion by the reserved conversation. Controlling
the speech and engaging in recitation of Guru’s name is the advise
given by Gurudeva to His disciple. In witness thereof, I quote a
sentence from Part-I of Gurudeva Geetamritam, Gita No. 382.
‘Manaku pooja chesina variki sampannatvamu ichchinadu -
mana demudu manaku mantramu yeppatiki ichchinaadu’
Explanation : One who engages in‘naama smaran’ (Rama !
Rama) and is wise enough to conclude that everyone is equal and
thus pray Sadguru for the welfare of everyone, God shall bless
such people with total prosperity.
‘Manana smarana sammilitham mantram’ : If a sadhaka (practi-
tioner) with a pure bent of mind perform japa (meditation) by un-
derstanding its core meaning - upon attaining a ripe stage, ajnana
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(ignorance) gets burnt-down and the sadhaka shall concentrate in
achieving the goal.
2. Akkadanundi voodhu guntaloniki pothe akkada entha godavo
choochinaava!
Voodhu gunta (breathing processor = nose) viz., inhaling and
exhaling through the nose.
Vak suddhi means … the penance done through speaking pro-
cess i.e., tongue and mouth. Maanasika tapassu, means penance
done through the mind i.e., philosophical thinking. Gurudeva is
suggesting us to get habituated to this Maanasika tapassu. He
advises us to mingle the Mantra with our breath (inhaling and ex-
haling) and do Japa (constant recitation) for 21,600 times a day by
stationing the mind in philosophical thinking. Then the introvert
mind will have no obstacles in getting itself involve in Maanasika
tapassu. Swamy thereby disclosed the inner meaning of His words
to His ardent devotee to ensure that he gets engaged in doing
routine and regular recitation of the Divine Mantra.
Once you get entangled in the disturbing problems, your wor-
ried mind cannot remain stable and serene. With anxiety, the mind
oscillates and runs hither-tether. As a result of this, it becomes
common for your breath to reach a state of higher speed. When
the mind is unstable and unsound, the suffering is inexplicable.
That’s why Swamy desisted Paramananda from such a thought and
advised him to understand what Paramatma Tatwa is.
Vuchvasa nishwasalu means Pranava Mantra i.e., Omkara.
Gurudeva clearly narrated to Paramananda that devotees who
constantly meditate on His Serene Form (i.e. the other form of
Omkara) and sacrifice their lives, such revered devotees shall reach
the Supreme Abode.
3. Akkadi Nundi boodu guntaloki pothe anni bandlu akkade
gadayya yundedi
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Boodu gunta, means the central point in between the two eye
brows i.e., the point at which one would concentrate during the
process of mingling the Mantra with the breath process. Whoever
initiates this process, shall be doing so by constantly concentrat-
ing on the center point (boodu gunta). He is ‘a-kriyudu’ i.e., devoid
of performing any kriya (action). Glowing will be the unwavering
concentration; which shall activate all the body organs to function
actively. The jeeva would remain in a static state.
Explanation: Righteous people express their thoughts of mind
through speech and put the words into action with the assistance
of bodily organs. This is called the penance of mano vakkaya (mind,
speech and body). The bodily organs have no individual power.
The righteous people assert themselves as Brahma Swaroopa by
virtue of their mind and speech being one and the same. Hence
they assume that they are the primary source for the existence of
universe. As similar to devotees rendering service to God with
fear and devotion, the mind obliges the orders of Paramatma and
acts accordingly.
Like the vast sky spread across the universe, God is also
present in every corner and every atom of the universe. As a se-
quel to this, what Swamy said in Geetamrita is .... ‘yenabai nalugu
kotla jeevatma brahma sristilo Venkaiah vunnadu’ (3 Ch. - 30 verse)
Vem, means – Sins
Ka, means - Katathi (destroyer)
Ayya, means - Thandri (father)
Pervading the entire universe, he who destroys the entire sins
of Jeevas and saves them is ‘Paramatma’. That Form of Paramatma
is Venkaiah Swamy. And that God-Head Form is Brahma. Those
who get themselves immersed in Brahma Tatwa shall forget the
external world and savor its nectarine experiences as similar to a
honey bee which forgets everything and relishes the honey of a
flower. They are the blessed ones indeed.
‘Nishabdo Brahma uchyate’
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The state of silence and voidness is told as ‘Brahmamu’. The
virtuous ones are well aware of the actions of every movable and
immovable things of the creation. In support thereof, thus go
Swamy’s verse from Geetamruta (3rd part - 76 verse)...
‘Bandini nilupu ayya’,
Bandi dinchu ayya
Sakala janulu okkatiga choodayya’
What is meant here is - stop the vehicle called ‘creation’ and
bring it down to the plane. Observe deeply and you shall find the
stature of people as one and the same. You try to observe seven
previous Janmas (past births). That is, if the previous seven births
of every living being are examined, you shall find a perfect form of
their past births in the exact center (broomadhyamu) of the eye
brows. As also, you shall come to know that the base for all the
Jeevas in the universe is one and the same. Here, the Omnipotent
Gurudeva is explaining in detail the secrets of creation and the
procedure to observe the light.
4. If a jeeva goes into the Aadugunta from there, he will get the
blow of My wind
Even if the blow strikes him once, it’s enough
Aadugunta = Sahasraramu (the charka in the central skull)
After the Jeeva sights the light in the creation, the jeeva will
go into the Aadugunta i.e., Sahasraramu (thousandfold or infinite.
Yogis call it the “seat of enlightenment”). From that place the
worldly affairs through the centre of the eye brows are taking place.
The sky (akasa) is sound (shabda). That sound itself is OM
(Pranava). All the Vedas and Shastras have originated from it. I am
the Swaroopa of OM. If the wind from the fan of the celestial
sound OM (Pranavanada) blows once, the jeeva becomes purified
by Its touch.
For an enlightened Jnani, these facts are not new to learn
from the Punya Kshetras (holy places). Gurudeva made it clear to
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Sri Paramananda that He Himself is the Creator and enlightened
him with the knowledge of Anda Pinda Brahmananda (Anda is the
combination of Padartha (matter) and Prana (life principle). Pinda
is that which is born out of the mother’s womb. Ultimately, they
become one with the Brahmanda). On the plains of Penna Badwel,
disciples Sri Chalama Naidu, Sri Narayana Swamy, Sri Jayarama
Raju and Sri Peddaiah etc. were engaged in the service of Gurudeva.
Sri Paramananda Swamy used to seek Biksha from West
Kambhampadu. Other disciples asked Swamy whether they can
get food from nearby Penna Badwel village. Gurudeva , the Peace
Incarnate, casually replied, ‘Oh! no necessity. He, Tirupayya
(Paramananda Swamy) is getting it and is already way back on the
banks of river Penna. Nobody need to go even at night. Tirupayya
is bringing a pot-full’. What is that the Omniscient Gurudeva is
unaware of?. Disciples were amazed at Gurudeva’s words for the
Goddess of Food (Annapoorna Devi) appeared in pot-full, with food
sufficient even for the night.
(Tirupayya – Paramananda Swamy whose earlier name was
Tirupal Reddy, is presently the head of Somasila ashram)
Paramananda Swamy sought permission of Gurudeva during
the year 1960 to build an ashram at Somasila and requested
Gurudeva to lay the foundation stone. Obeying His disciple’s aspi-
ration, Gurudeva laid the foundation stone. Looking after the
ashram construction work, Paramaananda remained in the service
of Swamy till 1965. Then onwards, adhering by Gurudeva’s say-
ings he stayed in the ashram and rushed to see Gurudeva, when-
ever he aspired to.
Gurudeva frequented a hillock besides the Somasila ashram
and used to spill turmeric (pasupu) and vermillion (kum-kum) pow-
der there. Some disciples questioned His action and the reason
for doing like that. Gurudeva replied, ‘Penchalakona nundi teega
nadustadayya – Yikkada pooja jarugutaadi. Yikkade koddirojulaku
Narasimha Swamy Devalayamu Kattutalleda’. ‘There’s a creeper
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linking Penchalakona. Narasimha Swamy’s temple is going to come
up there within a few days’.
Gurudeva’s words came true and on the other side of Somasila
ashram road, a temple of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy came-up in
the year 1967. In fact it is Gurudeva who is appearing there in the
other Form of Lord Narasimha Swamy. Gurudeva lit the sacred
fire, offered coconuts and accomplished the installation process
of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy’s idol. Swamy blessed thus say-
ing, ‘yee Swamy vaari devastanamunaku koti kotla dabbu minnela
jindaavanamu nunchi vodalinarayya. Deenikemi digulu ledule’
Explanation :
Koti kotlu- i.e., crores of divine beings
Dabbu - money i.e., education – knowledge – brightness of light
Minnu - sky, i.e., from the heaven
Nela - earth, i.e., the ‘nature’ consisting of five vital elements
Jindaavanamu nunchi – i.e., from the divine wish fulfilling tree in
the Nandana garden of the heaven
Vodalinarayya - i.e., blessed to fulfill the desires
It is to presume here that, ‘whoever serves Paramatma in
this temple shall be blessed with health, wealth and prosperity’ is
what Gurudeva intends to enlighten the world.
It is Gurudeva, the Paramatma Himself, who, in a human form
conveyed the blessings. Devoid of attributes and any form, it is
He, who blessed in the guise of Paramatma. Those seeking lib-
eration finds no difference between the formless (Nirakara) and
the one with a form (Sakara). But, people who are influenced by
external happenings do not know that Venkaiah Swamy came in
the guise of Lord Jagannadha. This is what illusion is!
When Gurudeva sits to have a meal, He throws some rice on
all the four directions and derives extreme pleasure in doing so.
Despite fear haunting him, curiousity forced Paramananda Swamy
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to ask Gurudeva the reason for indulging in such action. Gurudeva
replied, ‘mitthavalaku ee lokamulo aharamu kavalayya, neekemi
ninnu padho choopulo raasinaru’.
Once when Gurudeva was about to have His food which is
placed in a plate, a dog came there and both took food in the same
plate. When some disciples tried to chase away the dog; Gurudeva,
the Sea of Mercy, unfolded a divine secret, as follows :
‘manishi – kukkalu – vokka chota bhonchesedi yenni janmalaki
ayya. Atla bhojanamu cheyaka pothe, teega tegi potundi kadayya’
(One shall get a chance once in a while in so many births to
share a meal with a dog (means creature). If not, the string of
relation shall get snapped)
The narration from Gurudeva’s Geetamruta …. “God is one –
Atma is one” i.e., the Supreme Soul and the Individual Soul are
identical by all means. If Atma desires to unite with Paramatma,
it should be devoid of any feeling or difference between the self
and the other. Such a distinct Atma illumines as Paramatma. When
such a state of Brahmananda is not reached, the string of co-rela-
tion between Jeevatma and Paramatma will get snapped and Atma
can never reach or unite with Paramatma. This essence and theory
is imparted by Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiaih Swamy.
When Gurudeva was staying with disciples at Peddaiah Raju’s
house at Rajupalem village, wife of Sri Potti Raju who was seri-
ously ill was brought by her relatives. She was placed at the Holy
Feet of Swamy. On questioning the future of the sick woman,
Gurudeva felt that if truth is exposed, they will repent and feel
sorrow. Hence, He unfolded the fact to them in a clandestine way,
as … ‘ayya, on the third day this woman shall meet in the tenth
loka’’.
Narration:ayya - Ayya
eemey - this mother
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moodova roju - on the third day
padho lokamulo - in the orbit of Sun
kalusu kuntundi - reaches the above of Sun
Explanation :
1. Soorya, means – light, knowledge of reality and brightness.
When Swamy said that she will reach soorya loka, it means that
she attains jnana (the knowledge of reality) and shall see the light.
Once a person acquires jnana, he is bound to acquire even death.
To observe the high point of light one has to experience death.
Hence, soorya lokamunaku cherunu, means, death is imminent and
death is not inauspicious. It is the only path to procure the best of
auspiciousness.
2. For a human, life is three-day tenure. This period of time, if
calculated and compared with the divine period, one shall know
the reality. The Sristi (creation), Stithi (existence) and Laya (abso-
lute) are mere three-day delights.
Taking birth is the day one
Full growth is the day two
And death is the day three
In the three-day span, after crossing the childish phase a hu-
man wanders in the tempting illusionary cluster of ten Lokas
(planes).
First Loka (plane) – Living in the womb of mother. Here he
experiences creation, followed by
Second Loka – Birth, this is second Loka. Here, the individual
lives in a state of stillness, but is lured and tormented by worldly
illusions (Loka Vasanas). Here, the individual remains under the
protective care of mother, followed by
Third Loka – Childhood. This is the third Loka. Remaining im-
mature during this stage a person cannot determine what is good
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and bad and what is true and what is fake. Observing whatever is
seen, expressing whatever is observed the individual experiences
joy and sorrow in it.
Fourth Loka – This is a phase between childhood and youth
i.e., adolescence. Here, accepting the parents as Guru (master)
and abiding by their instructions, the individual, after thorough
education obtains Jnana. In accordance to the calculation of God’s
time frame, a day in the three-day life span is over.
Fifth Loka – In this, the matured individual gets married. Perform-
ing house holder duties the individual ventures into the material
world. This is the fifth plane (loka). Lured by worldly matters and
experiencing the merits and demerits of the Karma Phalas of past
births, the individual is likely to transform into a selfish person or a
philosopher. With this, the second day in the three-day life span
will be over.
Influenced by the five lokas, the individual forgets the sixth,
seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth lokas. The persistent thoughts of
bygone past haunt time and again and the individual looks back at
that life.
Sixth Loka – In this loka, the individual bears children and feels
at peace by heart.
Seventh Loka – Self-elevation. In this loka, the individual realizes
his moral responsibilities and thereupon explore ways and means
to reach a peak level.
Eigth Loka – Tapo lokam (the loka of austerity). Here the indi-
vidual practices the art of penance to accomplish the self-eleva-
tion task.
Ninth Loka – Atma Droha Lokam (Hostility towards self and self-
deceiving). In this loka, the individual fluctuates with fickle
mindedness and runs hither-tether to acquire something. And,
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whatever little is earned; the individual deceives himself and keeps
wandering in the Loka of Atma Droha (self-deceiving).
Tenth Loka – Mrityu Lokam (the loka of death) is also called as
Surya Loka. In this loka, the individual fails to realize own faults
committed, but in turn abuses others in an illusion that the indi-
vidual self is wise of all. This ego and ignorance of reality not only
leads to death but paves a way for another birth. This is Mrityu
Loka - This itself is Surya Loka. Whoever receives the blessings of
parents and the grace of a guru, and whoever receives the bless-
ings of Prakruti and God, they shall reach the heavenly abode. The
rest who do not meet the parameters of righteousness shall go to
the hell. Either way, after experiencing the merits and demerits of
resultant outcome of karma (karma phala), the individual ultimately
returns to the womb of a mother. This way, the third and final day
concludes.
On acquiring the fortune of receiving Gurudeva’s Mercy-Filled
blessings, the wife of Sri Potti Raju is bound to reach and enjoy the
heavenly delights and thereafter take another birth. This is the
gist of what Gurudeva said. Listen! It will be appropriate at this
juncture to savour the nectar of another incident narrated hereun-
der.
While Gurudeva was staying in the house of Gavandla Rosaiah
at Rajupalem village, a bed-ridden woman hailing from a money
lender’s family of a nearby village was seriously sick. Kneeling
before Gurudeva’s Holy Feet, people of the village explained her
pathetic condition.
Gurudeva said … ‘ayya moodava mailulo, mithava lesindi.
Ayidavo rojuku aame pathala lokamulo mangali lingi daggaraku
pothundayya’.
ayya - ayya
moodava mailulo - means, forehead, i.e., the place be-
tween the two eyebrows
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mithava - means, the knowledge of supreme light
lesindi - means, got brightened
eeme - means, this lady
pathala lokamulo - means, in the bottomless land / infer-
nal region / nether land
mangali - means, nectar, related to the nectar/
ambrosia
linga - means, the preserver i.e., Lord Vishnu
daggaraku potundayya - means, shall go near Him
Explanation: - Every human is normally born with two eyes.
The invisible third eye, which is also called as ‘Jnana Netra’ is sta-
tioned in between the two eye-brows. ‘Netramu’ means atra and
na, which means ‘there is nothing here’. The two eyes of the hu-
man indicate that there is nothing here to show except a path to
the nostrils.
The third eye which is stationed on the tip of the nostril shall
enter the heart through the Prana Vayuvu (the life breathe) inhaled
and exhaled by nose, tames the mind and wisdom so as to ulti-
mately illumine (activate) the inactive eye of knowledge. The glow
of jnana, in proportionate to the power of penance of human be-
ings illumination is spread across the universe. In this universe,
crores of movable and immovable Jeevas are in crores of different
forms. Pathala Loka i.e, the nether land is situated underneath the
earth (Bhooloka). There, the living beings are incredibly fast paced
and are capable of grasping minute sounds and can see the far-
thest objects. Lord Vishnu is the inventor of nectar. And, it is
Adisesha who sustains Vishnu as His resting bed, whose dwelling
place is the Patala Loka.
By the grace of Gurudeva, the lady of Rajupalem village
gained atma jnana (self-knowledge) of unique nature. She attained
spiritual enlightenment with the acquired virtue and sought ref-
uge of God. But, to accomplish the task she has to execute her
present life. And, upon taking re-birth she comes across an oppor-
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tunity to render service of Paramatma and shall receive His bless-
ings. This is what Gurudeva meant by His words. And, in accor-
dance to the saying of Gurudeva, the Creator, she is bound to de-
part eternally from this world and reach the punyaloka (the land of
the virtuous).
During the year 1968, Sri Paramananda Swamy had a fracture
in his leg as a sequel to his past karma and was admitted at Nellore
hospital for 23 days. Guru Swamy, the Lord of People’s Welfare,
was staying with His disciples near Kondayapalem gate area near
to the hospital. The Merciful Form visited the hospital for 21 days
and massaged the body of His affectionate sishya from head to
foot with His Divinely Hands. The pain and agony gradually van-
ished and on the 23rd day Sri Paramananada was discharged from
the hospital, from where he directly went to his Somasila Ashram.
Swamy gave him the will power and patience to bear the suffering.
And, it happened what exactly Swamy, the Kali Yuga Daivam, said
on the 21st day, ‘Tirupaiahku bhagu kavala kadamma – ee lokamulo
inka moodu rojulu kattalamma’ i.e., ‘still three more days are left
for Tirupaiah to recover totally’ .
“koti kotla dabbu minnela zindavanamu ninchi vodalinarayya”
i.e., a crore of crores of money was released from the heavens.
These blessing words of Gurudeva were not only true to this
day but shall remain eternally true. The Paramananda Ashram has
the honour of providing food and shelter not only to the hunger
and needy but to everyone who visits the place. It is a blessing for
the devotees to have the virtuous darshan of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha
Swamy. It is with Swamy’s blessings, a school was exclusively
opened in the said ashram for the children to impart Vedas and
Sanskrit. It helps the students of the ashram to promote ethics
and righteous way of living and also gives a scope for others to
practice it. Not only that, with the blessings of Gurudeva they are
able to tread the path preferred by Him.
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GURUDEVA’S TOUR OF WEST
GODAVARI DISTRICT
When Paramatma Swaroopa Incarnate Gurudeva, along with
His disciple Chelama Naidu was touring West Godavari District;
villagers were astonished to see the manner in which Gurudeva
used to have food. They had several doubts and curiously discussed
among themselves, but were unable to find an answer. They ap-
proached Chelama Naidu to clear their doubts and asked him in a
cool way, ‘why is Gurudeva sprinkling rice all around? This method
is not prescribed in any epics. Food is Parabrahma Swaroopa. Is it
not?’ In such a case, sprinkling rice all around is something unex-
pected. Food is the source for appeasing the hunger of all living
beings. Then, why is food sprinkled in such a way? We feel very
much upset for this kind of unwanted act. We have either heard or
seen this kind of food-sprinkling tendency in any Saintly or
Avadhoota sects. With these volley of words the villagers felt that
they had put-up striking questions and requested Chelama Naidu
to seek clarification from Gurudeva.
Sri Chelama Naidu explained Guruswamy about the appre-
hensions of villagers. Compassionate Gurudeva told, ‘if we do not
sprinkle the food like that (how is it if Pancha Bhootas are not
appeased), who shall offer us food’? With this answer, the curious
villagers wanted to see the miracle on their own. They told Chelama
Naidu, ‘if it is so, we want to see how much food Gurudeva shall
have. Tomorrow we shall arrange the food. We shall serve
Gurudeva, the Revered Sadguru, until He says ‘it’s enough’. With
the permission of Gurudeva, we shall make all arrangements’.
Gurudeva happily agreed, saying, ‘yes, let us have their food to-
morrow’. With an anxiety to test Swamy, the villagers prepared
enough food sufficient for 300 persons (with hundred seers of rice)
along with other preparations as well. The innocent villagers who
intended to test Swamy, the Parameshwara Incarnate, came and
kneeled at His Sacred Feet and requested to accept the food pre-
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pared for Him. Swamy-the Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omni-
present with the Form Of Shakti (Divine Power) within Him; who
normally appears gentle, appeared as Shakti Swaroopa (Incarna-
tion of Power), whose two eyes appeared as two fire balls.
‘vaaru veeru nammu koni yunnaaru
okka intikada yunnaru
aayanaku ardha roopayi dorikinadi
sarvamu – chakramu
mangali variki Venkaiah ardha roopayi ichi nadu.
Andaroo yunnaru yichchinaaru’.
Guru Geetamrutam, Ch. 3 - 1 verse
Explanation: - They, these, yourself, myself and all people are
at one place. We have belief in one person only. All of us shall get
rid of half of the bondage of our past births. That mother shall
shower mercy on us.
Gist : Everything is bound to perish within the wheel of time.
While merits get accumulate, sins shall get destroyed. The wheel
of time keeps on rotating. This itself is the Sakti Form of the Divine
Mother. She shall bless us. The Divine Mother (kala charka) is
appearing in the Form of Venkaiah Swamy to bless us for our well
being. Enriched with the colossal power of Shakti, Gurudeva is
appearing as the mighty waves of an ocean.
That Supreme Power has begun to have the food. Three-
fourths of the food prepared was almost finished. Seeing this un-
believable phenomenon, the villagers trembled with fear as to the
horrible consequences that may follow. Repenting their unfortu-
nate challenge and uncalled action, they approached Naidu and
told him, ‘we are unable to see the Gurudeva, the Infinite Form of
Shakti. Please pacify Gurudeva as we earnestly beg His-Mercy to
forgive us and let Him reappear in His ever-peaceful form’. With
devotion and fear, Naidu approached Gurudeva and explained the
fears of the worried villagers and their excuses for their fault and
pleaded Swamy to appear in His normal form. Swamy, the Form of
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Compassion and Mercy, said, ‘ayya, yippatikiaina nalugu chetala
annamu- methukulu chuttoo visiri vesthe lekka saripothundi’. That
is, even at this juncture - if four trays of rice is spilled all around,
the calculation will be justified. So, saying, He left the place.
Meaning :- With the consent of Gurudeva, the Creation (Srishti)
originated; where all the 84 crore living beings dwell in it. And,
they all shall feel contended and appeased if rice is spilled all
around. This is the ‘absolute truth’ what Gurudeva intended to
show through His actions.
The nature consists of five vital elements (Pancha Bhootas).
Swamy wanted to distribute the four platefuls of food to ‘Agni’ the
God of Fire, ‘Neeru’ the God of Water, ‘Vayuvu’ the God of Wind,
‘Bhoomi’ the Goddess of Earth and the fifth one is ‘Aakasha’ i.e.,
the other form of Gurudeva, who Himself accepted the food offer-
ing. In other terms, obliging the orders of Gurudeva itself is like
satisfying the Pancha Bhootas by all means. This way, the calcula-
tion gets balanced. That is, the Srishti will gradully get regulated.
In this manner Gurudeva indicated us the prominence of ‘nalugu
chetalu’ (four tray-loads of rice).
The villagers have responded in accordance with the orders
of Gurudeva and the Peace-Incarnate came back to His normal
appearance. Then onwards, the blessed villagers were relieved
from the bondage of Ajnana (ignorance). Surrendering totally to
the Paramatma Swaroopa, they prostrated before the God-Incar-
nate Gurudeva.
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CONSTRUCTION OF ASHRAM ON THE
MOUND OF PENNA BADWEL
FOR GURUDEVA (near Ankalamma Botu)
After wandering several places, Gurudeva came to the vicin-
ity of Penna Badwelu along with His sishya Chelama Naidu. By
erecting make-shift (house-like) structures at Kotta Badwelu,
Gurudeva advised people to dwell in them. Keeping great faith in
Gurudeva’s words some families settled there and Sri Chelama
Naidu was the first such person. How can he keep away from
Gurudeva’s advise? Staying in the southern portion of Chelama
Naidu’s house, Gurudeva used to look after the welfare of the
people. After a lapse of time, Chelama Naidu constructed a shel-
ter (portico / slant verandah) for Gurudeva near Ankalamma Botu
on the mound of Penna Badwel.
Without human habitation the place was located atop a deso-
late hillock with beautiful surroundings and pleasant atmosphere.
Adjoining the hillock, river Penna was flowing in full, as if it’s ready
to follow Gurudeva’s instructions. Words fail to explain the beauty
of the nature surrounding the place. That place resembles the
sacred Tapovan (a holy place where saints meditate) of Maharishis
(great saints), yajna vatika (place for performing Yajna) of the
Yatees (who perform yajna) and a tourist hub for pilgrims and oth-
ers. It’s no surprise that such a sanctified place was chosen by the
Eshwara Form, Gurudeva.
With an auspicious intent, Gurudeva chose the place to protect
the creation. Observing penance, Gurudeva would bless the devo-
tees who visit Him for various reasons, viz., who are caught in the
ocean of Samsara, who are physically and mentally unstable, who
were suffering with various ailments and who come from far-off
places to seek His blessings. Without prejudice and without feel-
ing tired, Gurudeva blessed the devotees in accordance to their
eligible merits.
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Without relation to time and
space, Gurudeva can even take
care and sustain the minute atom
on the earth. And, without refer-
ence to time He controls the na-
ture. He appears to the world as
if engrossed in performing fire
rituals (Homam) and looking after
the welfare of people. However,
He was involved in the divine ser-
vice, invisible to the human beings.
This way, at any given time He
was constantly engaged in the
welfare of the universe, i.e., Sristi
Karya.
THE SPECTACLE OF GURUDEVA WALKING
OVER THE WATERS OF RIVER PENNA
Bhagavan, the Befitting Monarch, when intends to demon-
strate His divine presence on the earth, fascinates the living be-
ings with His incredible and amazing leelas (divine sport).
Varunadeva (The God of Rain) obeyed Gurudeva, the Form of
Parabrahma and the Supreme of Pancha Bhootas, and it rained
incessantly for three continuous days. On the fourth day the sky
became clear and the nature appeared extremely gorgeous. People
were engrossed in their normal works after a three-day lull.
It is but natural in this Kali Yuga for most of the people to be
self-centric and to show utmost concern for their family welfare.
This auspicious and powerfullysupreme Linga (the emblematicrepresentation of Shiva) dates
back to the period of Parasurama
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They are under the illusion that all material pleasures are ever-
lasting. But, there are some sensible people who spend only for
their basic comforts and spare something for the society. The re-
maining few spare whatever they earn assuming that the welfare
of others is their own welfare. Such people do not care for the
mental or physical strain they undergo and whatever comes their
way they take it very sportively. They want to justify their human
birth with the sole objective of reaching and merging with Lord
Narayana. Such virtuous people take re-birth to suffer the out-
come of whatever little Karma that’s left in store for them. After
that, they shall return back to accomplish their unfulfilled objec-
tive. Totally enlightened, with the blessings of Paramatma they
ultimately merge with the Supreme Lord Narayana. It is but His
Divine Sport to exhibit to the world that their ultimate journey (fi-
nal janmas) of humans is chained to the terrible sufferings. The
All-Merciful God beams His mercy-filled smile on them. To the
world, such persons physically appear as lunatics and poverty-rid-
den. After accomplishing the virtuous life, shining as stars in the
galaxy, they get eternally merged with Lord Narayana.
Now, a story of such a rare Bhagyashali (virtuous person) who
belongs to the above category is narrated here. I beseech the read-
ers with folded hands to concentrate on it and question our own
self as to why we should not oblige and follow the dictum of
Gurudeva in word and spirit.
This incident relates to a devout person, who used to eke out
his livelihood as a shepherd. Keeping away from wealth and luxu-
ries, he seemed innocent and a stranger, but compelled the world
to realize the worth of his dedication and devotion.
When this story was taking shape, the nature was pleasant
and serene. The creation of nature and the universe appeared
incredibly beautiful. In such climatic conditions, as if commanded
by God, the shepherd was caught unawares by the sudden torrent
of rain which lasted for three continuous days. In the circumstances
he was unable to safeguard the sheep and goat which were under
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his custody. On the fourth day, he brought the herd to the greenary
on the banks of river Penna. Jumping with delight here and there;
the herd of sheep and goat grazed the sprouts of leaves. Absorbed
in enjoying the delight of animals, he sat at a corner of a grove. At
the isolate place, his thought waves became unusual and he had a
feeling that the ripe time has come to experience the presence of
God. A doubt creeps; ‘is there anybody who can understand the
shepherd’s feelings’? To dispel the doubt, Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri
Venkaiah Swamy responded in a befitting manner. He paved way
for such a serene atmosphere and as well made the place totally
isolated to bless the much-loved shepherd. Absolutely engrossed
in his devout quest of reaching Paramatma’s Holy Feet, Gurudeva
blessed the shepherd with His Divine Presence. And the shepherd
with his own eyes could notice Gurudeva walking at a slow pace
on the rushing waters of river Penna. Spell bound at this startling
phenomenon, he lost his self-consciousness and was feeling
whether it is an illusion or a reality. Having gained consciousness
after a while, he jumped out from the place shouting loudly
‘Swamee’, ‘Swamee’. The loud echoing sound waves of ‘Swamee’,
‘Swamee’ reached all corners of the universe. With the deafening
shouts, Swamy turned back and positioned His Gracious Look on
the blessed devotee. As if slipped into the river, Swamy slipped
into the waters and swam across the river to the other shore.
Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy, the Omnipotent, Omniscient
and Omnipresent, no doubt is the Form of God Supreme. What an
incredible and great good fortune the shepherd was blessed with?
It was that merit which he acquired in his past births to be so
virtuously blessed by Swamy.
Gurudeva has demonstrated several such divine leelas to the
deserved and righteous people. How can the inexhaustible and
incredible leelas of Gurudeva are presented and clarified? Even if
someone tries to express them, they cannot succeed in their ef-
forts and they remain incomplete. I totally surrender at the Lotus
Feet of Swamy for giving me the inspiration to present the great
incident.
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GURUDEVA, DISCLOSING THE PAST
BIRTH OF SISHYA CHALAMA NAIDU
Those were the days, Gurudeva was staying amid the se-
rene surroundings of Ankalamma Botu with His sishyas on the hill-
ock of Penna Badwelu Tippa . Now and then, exhibiting miracles
and enjoying the sport with others was common while with
Gurudeva. To know such incidents we ought to pray Gurudeva to
once again repeat the miracles so that we can also be one among
the blessed ones. Salutations to the Omnipresent Gurudeva for
being considerate to such requests. It is our sense of duty to pray
Gurudeva to bless the people who either read or listen with atten-
tion about such exceptional and miraculous events. Gurudeva,
the Father of the Universe, is the one who responds to our plead-
ings and bless us with joy perpetual. The Creator, Protector and
Destroyer, Gurudeva, made His sishya Chelama Naidu’s past birth
known to the world in a strange and humorous way.
One night, after having dinner with sishyas, Gurudeva while
taking rest, called disciple Chelama Naidu to come near. Chalama
Naidu rushed to Gurudeva to take His orders, while other curious
sishyas gathered at the Holy Feet of Swamy. To take them on a
sporty ride, Swamy Himself lifted and placed a cot on the ground.
Benevolently holding the two shoulders of Chelama Naidu, Swamy
made him sit on the cot. Taken by surprise, Chelama Naidu felt
confused and a sudden uncontrollable fear engulfed him. Gurudeva,
gazing at the face of Chalama Naidyu sat on the ground and sishyas
encircled the cot. They felt very happy as they got the privilege to
sit along with Gurudeva. With sweating fear, Chelama Naidu be-
seeched Swamy, ‘why am I alone made to sit on the cot? Is it not
against the principles of justice?’ Gurudeva with a hearty laugh
addressing the sishyas told Naidu, ‘Oh, in your past birth you were
the son of the Venkatagiri Raja (King). That’s why you are made to
take a seat’.
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Naidu immediately kneeled at the Holy Feet of Swamy. He
felt pleased to know the truth of his past birth and served Swamy
till the end. How blessed and virtuous Chelama Naidu’s life is.
Sankhya Yogamu :
Sloka … utpathim pralayam chaiva bhootanama gatim gatim
vethi vidya ma vidyancha savachyo bhagavanithi
Meaning: The one who is aware of the birth, death, impending
wealth gains, knowledge and ignorance is called a ‘Bhagavan’ i.e.,
‘Sri Sri Sri Venkaiaha Swamy is a Bhagavan (God)’.
THE ASHRAM ON THE MOUND OF
PENNA BADWEL - THEFT OF JEWELRY(Police taking Gurudeva to the Kaluvai police station, a narration)
Those were the days when Gurudeva was staying at
Ankalamma Botu on the Penna Badwel hillock with sishyas and
engrossed in performing some divine rituals. Devotees and people
with family and health problems, orphaned and those looking for
refuge used to flock the benevolent Gurudeva. Irrespective of the
distance factor, with unwavering eagerness to have darshan of
Gurudeva, they used to come by walk or on bullock carts. When
God Himself incarnated on this earth in a Human Form and both-
ers as a care-taking mother-father, can a child keep quiet without
teasing the mother for favours? Even a mother gets immensely
pleased by such actions and showers love on her child. This is but
natural.
Similarly, visitors having darshan of Gurudeva, express their
various sufferings of life with grief. In fact, they come to Him to
get rid of their physical and mental troubles with a desire to cross
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the ocean of samsara without any obstacles and to tread the path
of salvation. Gurudeva, the Nectar of Mercy, without any preju-
dice used to treat the good and bad people alike. It is the sport of
the Divine Incarnate. That’s what Gurudeva meant in Geetamruta
Gurumantra, viz., ‘Sath Swaroopaya Namaha – Dushta Swaroopaya
Namaha’ (sath = good, dushta = bad). That is, ‘it is “I”, who dwell
in both the good and the bad’ and without a scope for any discrimi-
nation; it is Gurudeva, the Enlightened Form, who treated both gold
and iron alike. There is no doubt, people of all walks of life used to
visit Gurudeva, the Bhagavat Swaroopa. To disclose this truth, an
incident involving Gurudeva is narrated hereunder.
One night when everybody was asleep in the ashram, Gurudeva
was engaged in His usual penance. At midnight, a lady who was
asleep among other devotees woke-up suddenly and shouted alarm-
ingly that her gold chain was missing. Gurudeva, who was in a
deep yogic trance, was not at all disturbed. Next day morning the
woman straight away went to the Kaluvai police station and gave
a written complaint about the theft of her gold chain. Two police-
men accompanied her to the ashram to investigate into the mat-
ter. Since both of the constables were recently posted at the Kaluvai
police station, they were not aware of the surroundings and the
people. And, they were also not aware of Gurudeva’s divinity. Duty
bound, the police were enquiring about the theft with those who
stayed in the ashram on that night. While people got agitated and
felt afraid, Gurudeva, the Divine Refuge, said, ‘Ayya the mistake is
mine’. Immediately police tied Gurudeva’s hands with a kerchief
and made Him walk to the police station.
The villagers could not bear this humiliating sight of the In-
carnate God Gurudeva and ran to the president of the Kaluvai vil-
lage, Sri Challa Chenna Reddy. They not only narrated the event
but disclosed the unruly behaviour of the police with Swamy. Moved
and enraged, he forgot himself and taking a stick in hand he went
to the police station. With both hands tied as if to a culprit, he
saw Swamy standing in the police station itself. He could not tol-
erate such ill-treatment of Swamy and in a fit of anger he man-
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handled the police personnel in front of the Sub-Inspector in the
premises of the police station itself. Dumbfound, the Sub-Inspec-
tor simply stood as a mute spectator. But, compassion-filled
Gurudeva could keep quiet for what was happening before Him.
He at once shouted at Chenna Reddy to desist from assaulting the
police, which order was instantaneously obeyed by Reddy.
Sri Reddy directly went to the woman who complained against
Swamy and making her responsible for all that had happened, he
started beating her with the stick. Unable to bear the pain, after
the fifth thrash, she immediately drew out the mantle cloth tucked
to her waist, unfolded the knot and shown the gold chain which
she complained ‘as lost’. She explained her wicked intention of
receiving some compensation and she felt that she was duly re-
warded with suitable punishment. The police wanted to initiate
action against the woman for misguiding them. But the Fountain
of Mercy, Gurudeva, stopped the police from initiating any action.
The woman bowed at the Holy Feet of the All-Merciful, Gurudeva
and begged His forgiveness. Gurudeva, the Slave of Compassion,
excuses every one. Whoever is caught in the mire of ignorance,
with a smiling face Gurudeva strokes them with His Kind Hands
and enlightens their hearts. While all of them were under His
Divine Miraculous Spell, Swamy left the place. From the above
incident, Gurudeva made evident of the naked truth to the world
that ‘greed brings grief’ and advised people to do what is good.
After the incident, Gurudeva never entered that premises of the
ashram thereafter.
Feeling that the ashram had been polluted by the incident,
Gurudeva perhaps took such a firm decision. In general, a supreme
being never shows discrimination towards anyone. But the inci-
dent that took place at Ankalamma Botu brought an indelible blot
to the place. By the Will of God, the place has lost its sanctity. We
cannot conclude that Gurudeva developed a sort of indifference
attitude towards the place. But we have to presume that the sig-
nificance of the place lasted till such time only.
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THEFT OF JEWELRY - EXPLANATION
OFFERED BY SRI VELURU
SUBRAHMANYAM
In the year 1957, Sri Veluru Subrahmanyam and Sri China
Govinda Swamy, both residents of Rajapadmapuram came to
Nellore on way back from Madras and later proceeded to Nagula
Vellaturu to see Gurudeva, who was camping there. After knowing
that Gurudeva has left for Kaluvayi, they came to the place around
midnight. They enquired about Swamy’s whereabouts and were
informed that Gurudeva was camping at Rajupalem. In despair,
they felt that the time has not yet come for them to have darshan
of Swamy. Though it was past midnight, their craving for Gurudeva’s
darshan was strong and their enquiry about the availability of trans-
port to Rajupalem proved futile. Feeling physically and mentally
exhausted, they tried to take shelter in someone’s house of the
village, but in vain. They approached the police station and re-
quested the police personnel for permission to sleep there. The
police took pity after seeing their tired faces and allowed them to
take rest there. In the process, the police enquired about their
whereabouts and the purpose of their visit. They explained the
police that they have taken all the trouble with a sole intention to
have darshan of the Holy-Saint Gurudeva. The police not only ap-
preciated but felt happy for the firm resolve the duo had for Swamy.
Then, a Muslim constable in the police station told them that he
has brought Gurudeva to the Police Station two years back. He not
only narrated the related incident but also expressed his inner feel-
ings, as …… ‘without knowing the prominence of Gurudeva, the
Holy Personality; I am repenting even now for what I did then. I
am feeling inexplicably guilty, for I firmly believe that Gurudeva is
the Form of God’. The whole night was spent joyfully by talking
about the divine leelas of Paramatma Gurudeva. As per the narra-
tion of the incident given by the constable, most probably the inci-
dent took place around the year 1955.
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GURUDEVA’S WANDERINGS(1957 - RAJA PADMAPURAM)
Sri Chinna Govinda Swamy, a resident of Rajapadmapuram
village is a perfect saint. Having come across Gurudeva during
the year 1957, Chinna Govinda Swamy realized that Gurudeva in
fact is the Form of Paramatma. A strong resolve got implanted in
him to make certain that Rajapadmapuram village is sanctified by
Gurudeva’s visit. His anxiety became strong day by day and he
decided to express his strong desire to Swamy. When anxiety
rages in a devotee, the Omniscient Gurudeva shall show a way
out. Sri Chinna Govinda Swamy approached Gurudeva, knelt at His
Lotus Feet and pleaded to fulfill his desire. Gurudeva, the Vishnu
Swaroopa, readily accepted the request. With joy abound, Sri
Chinna Govinda Swamy gave the traveling expenses meant for
Gurudeva and His Parivar through Velooru Anantappa Naidu’s per-
son Obula Naidu. Gurudeva started his journey and stayed at
Chennai for some time. From there he went to Rajapadmapuram
and stayed there for fifteen days. Similar to bees swarming a flower
when it blossoms, devotees started to swarm Gurudeva, the Love
Incarnate. Gurudeva would pleasantly fulfill the desires of devo-
tees by being considerate towards them. He realizes the emo-
tions of devotees, sacredness of the sacred ones, purity of the
noble ones, saintliness of the saints, character of the good and
shoulders their entire responsibility as a part and parcel of His
divine sport. Gurudeva is considerate even towards cruel persons
and bless them to get rid of their bad characteristics and imparts a
befitting message to relieve them from their die-hard attitude. To
dispel the darkness of ignorance in the devotees and to support
the welfare of entire mankind, Gurudeva stays engrossed in His
Divinely Duty.
By visiting Rajapadmapuram, Gurudeva sanctified the village
with His Holy Presence and stay. He gave a chance to all those
who came to him seeking refuge from worldly miseries.
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It is one of His strong penance to travel from place to place
and to bless those who came to Him. At times, He used to visit the
places at the request of devotees. He used to impart philosophical
teachings while fulfilling devotee’s wishes. When He Himself has
encircled the Creation, can there be a specific place for Him? But
after completing his tours, He used to visit Golagamudi. Here also
he used to stay for a few days only. When he wants to go to any
place, He immediately moves with His disciples to the place He
intends to visit. Like circumambulating the earth, Gurudeva used
to stay some times in the temples, sometimes under the shade of
trees outside the village, sometimes near mounds or hillocks, some-
times at the shores of sea, sometimes in the ashrams. At times
considering the merit of individuals who took birth on the earth,
Swamy used to sanctify the houses of such individuals. But he will
not enter inside the house but would prefer to sit in the verandah
(open space at the entrance of house) to accomplish His task (karya)
and bless those who come to Him.
Devotees were so mesmerized that they forget themselves
not only while having darshan but even while rendering service to
Gurudeva. They earnestly crave with delight in their hearts, ‘the
God in Human Form shall stay for more and more days’. While they
keep wishing for His long stay, at some point of time Swamy atonce
decides to shift from that place. Feeling dejected they plead Swamy
to stay for a few more days.
When devotees persuade to stay, Gurudeva says, “we should
not stay here any more, lest we will be indebted. We have to move”.
So saying, He instructs the group of sishyas to make a move. He
has no concern for the adversities of nature, for, He holds a Su-
preme Control over the nature. But, when the servants plead Swamy
about the adverse weather conditions which are not suitable for
undertaking travel, at times he obliges. But when He feels, it’s
time to move, He would not care for anything and no body dares
stop Him. Wrapping a cloth to His head He left the place. It is,
God-head Brahma who has left and it is the group of spell bound
devotees who stood unmoved.
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Devotees who were not content with their service to Gurudeva
used to plead Him to stay for a few more days. To break their
shackles of Karma, there were instances when Gurudeva obliged
their requests. He expresses, “staying for some more days would
curtail relieving people’s miseries at other places”. Thus, Gurudeva
prefers to shower His mercy and blessings on several people so as
to mould them to be righteous. Staying at one place and depriving
people at other places of such a privilege is not Gurudeva’s objec-
tive. It is the desire of Gurudeva to make His devotees attain the
peak of spirituality with righteous living. To keep devotees away
from material world and to keep them on the path of knowledge
and bhakti, Gurudeva says, ‘kadalandayya’ (let’s move).
“The objective for which I had been here is accomplished. If
I spend more time here, I have to be under your devoted custody.
Having incarnated in this physical form, if I do not give darshan to
devotees waiting for me, it will be an unjust action on My part”.
This philosophy of righteousness was what Gurudeva imparted.
To inculcate strict discipline amongst sishyas, Gurudeva made
them to stay with Him and showered His blessings. He inculcates
righteous thoughts and teaches the significance of spiritual phi-
losophy amongst the devotees. These divine sayings have stood
as practical examples even now. “We will be indebted if not we
make a move now”.
Even though an Yuga come to an end on its own and followed
by a new ones, Gods are incarnating in human form to impart righ-
teousness and to bless the humankind with liberation from worldly
entanglements.
In Dwapara Yuga (one of the four yugas), Sri Krishna
Paramatma not only blessed the people of Dwaraka, but also
blessed Kuchela, a poverty-ridden devotee of Lord Krishna, by of-
fering a fistful of parched rice, which sequentially showered enor-
mous prosperity. Even though Kuchela became rich, he and his
family remained staunch devotees of Lord Krishna. This was the
Dharma of that Age (yuga).
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In the Kali Yuga, Paramatma Incarnate Venkaiah Swamy pro-
tected the devotees who were devout, righteous and surrendered
to Him with steadfast faith. When the basic requirements exceed
the limit, it is but common to ignore the Path of Dharma in this Age
(Kali Yuga) and to ignore the Supreme Protector. Gurudeva used to
say, “if we accept one from them, we have to repay ten times of
it”. If it exceeds more than ten, i.e., if they are provided more than
enough, they fall prey to the alluring enjoyments and become slaves
of those delights.
Gurudeva, the Peace Incarnate, toured several places on the
earth but rarely stayed a few days at a very few places. Blessing
devotees, He used to stay for a required number of days at re-
quired places and frequently moved from place to place. While
moving from one place to another, nobody was able to accurately
guess the next place He intends to go. He used to visit the places
where devotees are craving for His arrival with love and eager
heart. It was His moral responsibility to bless such people in his
wanderings. In doing so, Gurudeva remained in the hearts of sev-
eral people at several places. Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy
has thus blessed His devotees with such a divine and long-cher-
ishing delights. They delightfully proclaim that Swamy stayed at
their place for 10 years, 20 years and so on.
Though it appears exaggerated, it is nothing but words spo-
ken in a state of delightful trance. And, if we consider them as
true, the years of Gurudeva’s journey across the world cannot be
equated with thousands. Here, we can quote an example. In
Dwapara Yuga, Bhagavan Sri Krishna purified the hearts of 16000
Gopikas (cow-herd girls) by giving an indelible impression that He
stayed in their hearts. The-then Lord Krishna, incarnated as
Venkaiah Swamy in this Kali Yuga to protect His devotees (Bhaktas)
and to purify them. This is the greatest good fortune to His devo-
tees.
Any place in the world gets sanctified by the visit of a great
saint and it becomes a holy place. And, it is the Supreme Form of
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Paramatma who incarnated in the name of Venkaiah Swamy. He
purified whatever place He visited and those places have now be-
come holy. There came-up several temples of Venkaiah Swamy
and several more temples are coming-up day by day. With the
blessings of Gurudeva, the Abode of Liberation, they were able to
do righteous things and were able to carve beautiful idols of
Bhagavan Venkaiah Swamy. The lively and auspicious idols of
Swamy are offered worship with unflinching devotion to receive
His blessings.
With the blessings of Bhagavan, righteous people were blessed
with enough of prosperity for construction of temples. The temples
of Venkaiah Swamy are now flourishing everywhere with spiritual
splendor. Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy, in the form of aus-
picious idols has become a wish-fulfilling God and is worshipped
by devotees in several temples, at several places.
While worshipping Gurudeva, let us understand the gist of
the prayer, ‘let all the inhabitants of this universe from East to West
and from North to South realize His divine aura’. Gurudeva is the
ever-glowing Omnipresent, Omniscient and Omnipotent Form. The
time for illuminating the entire universe has come. This eternal
truth is incorporated in Gurudeva’s prayer.
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GURUDEVA’S NARRATION - GITAMRUTA
‘Yeppudoo Suryuduvale Venkaiah Vunnadu’
(Guru Gitamruta - Ch. 3-162)
The Sun (Sooryudu) :- It is He, who gives the light and wis-
dom. He is the one who is proclaimed as the eternal truth of the
universe. There is no atom in the universe which does not come
under the purview of the Sun and He is the witness of every action
performed by the Jeeva. Every action of every human being in this
world is eternally recorded by the illumination of Sun. As the mys-
tery gets unfolded in accordance with the state of knowledge of
an individual unfolds, so is the state of Gurudeva, the All-pervad-
ing God - is an eternal truth. It is not that easy to estimate Swamy’s
state of status, glow, omnipresence etc. As similar to how we are
unable to realize the actual position of Sun, so also we cannot
ascertain Swamy’s marvel of omnipresence. Truth is eternal. To
know what ‘Truth’ is, one has the heart to render social service.
Excepting this, there is no other righteous way to seek the grace
and blessings of Gurudeva.
GURUDEVA COMMANDING THE NATURE
Alarming floods occured during the year 1959 and villages
like Venkatareddipalli, Kulluru, Rajupalem and its surroundings were
flooded with waters of river Penna . In such a dangerous situation
people of the villages approached Gurudeva, fell at His Divine Feet
by offering total surrender and requested Swamy to dispel their
fears about the dangerously flowing flood waters likely to inun-
date their villages any moment. They told, “Swamy, You are the
only one who can show a way out to save our lives from the lurking
danger of floods”. Can the Divine Mother, Gurudeva, who, at His
Will can command the nature keep quiet? Heeding to their request,
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the Creator, the Preserver and the Destroyer of the Universe, sat
on the hillock of Penna Badwel Tippa. Facing the River Penna,
Swamy said, ‘Hey Mother! If you demonstrate so much of flood
fury, villages will incur great loss’. Thus commanding the river to
calm down and go back, Swamy threw three sticks into the alarm-
ing flood waters. The orders came from Gurudeva, who is none
other than the Anantha and the Mother River instantly obliged His
command. Then onwards, the fury of flood waters began to re-
cede and the fears of the people got dispelled and peace returned
to their hearts.
How many people now a days can recognize Gurudeva as
Parabrahma Swaroopa, who showed His presence in a human form
to the world? The Divine Father is commanding nature’s ferocity
and thereby protecting the people from ruin and loss of life. Caught
in worldly illusions, can any one realize the greatness of Madhava
in the form of Gurudeva? People felt astonished by the actions of
Gurudeva and spoke among themselves, ‘Swamy simply threw sticks
into the swirling waters and amazingly the surging waters receded’.
They were happy for they felt that their lives were saved from the
imminent havoc of flood waters. They could simply understand
that this is just a miracle but could not understand that it is a
“command on nature”. Only one among a crore might have under-
stood Swamy’s miraculous powers and they indeed are the blessed
ones. Such virtuous persons are very rare who are not terrified by
any sort of nature’s fury. They always feel indebted to Gurudeva
for many a birth for they believe that they cannot reward the All
Pervading Mercy Form in any way. In the conscious self, they keep
incessantly meditating on Gurudeva’s Divine Name and they re-
main compassionate towards all living creatures. They stay alert
and anxious to reach the ultimate path of God. Indeed they are
spiritually enlightened and blessed ones.
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GURUDEVA VISITING
RAJA PADMAPURAM [1959]
During the month of March 1959, Gurudeva sanctified
Rajapadmapuram village with His Holy Visit. Gurudeva stayed there
with His disciples Sri Chalama Naidu, Mother Tulasamma, Sri
Mudineti Narayana Swamy and Sri Velloru Subramanyam. After
thirty days, Guru Swamy proceeded along with His disciples to
Kuthumbakam village located between Madras and Tiruvaluru. It
was Anantha, the God-head who was moving and several devo-
tees were eagarly waiting to have His darshan. Indeed, the pres-
ence of Gurudeva delighted and moved them on seeing their God.
They were immensely mesmerized by Swamy’s shower of bless-
ings. Staunch devotees of Swamy, Sri Selvam Naidu, Sri Subbarama
Naidu, Sri China Govinda Swamy prepared many delicious dishes
for Swamy and His disciples and placed them before Swamy and
pleaded to have them. Heeding to their request, Swamy stationed
His Gracious Looks on the delicious items and ordered, ‘yes, let us
relish these things at the tomb of Pattanattaru, Tiruvatturu’. Swamy
with His disciples and the dishes was brought to the holy Samadhi
place in a jeep. After spending an hour relishing the food in the
serene gathering of disciples and worshippers at the tomb, Swamy
proceeded for Kanchi. But the time spent at the tomb of Pattanattaru
is very significant. God bows to the wishes of true devotees. It is
the purpose which made Gurudeva to go to the Samadhi place of
His Bhakta (devotee). He was eager like a cow which fondles her
calf when it returns back in the evening after grazing the field.
Gurudeva wanted to demonstrate to His devotes about His dis-
tinctive fondness towards a great devotee like Pattanattaru. That’s
the reason, why Swamy was so particular to visit the Samadhi.
Like a bird which rejoices in pricking food by its nose and
carry it in bits to the mouth of its new-born ones, Gurudeva, the
Love-Incarnate God, offered sweets to the greatest devotee
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Pattanattaru, who was laid to rest at the Samadhi place. That’s
why He did not allow anybody to touch the offerings until He Him-
self offered them at the tomb. This is the marvel of a bond be-
tween a Mother-son and a Guru-Sishya. To demonstrate this unique
bond of faith and the unifying feature of His staunch devotee
Pattanattar to His followers, Gurudeva visited the place along with
the devotees. Ultimately He highlighted the concept that there is
an eternal and indissoluble relationship between Him and His dis-
ciples ever after they shed their mortal bodies.
Since Gurudeva appeared on the earth in a human form, He
impressed upon the uniqueness of the perpetual bond between
Guru-Sishya to one and all. Whoever keeps unwavering faith in
Him, they entwine themselves to the Lotus Feet of the Madhava.
And, God can never disregard the love of such staunch devotees
and enslaved by love He paves a way for their unification unto
Him. By this, Swamy taught humans to be kind and loving with
everyone. It is what Gurudeva wished to impart with the above
sequence so that others would follow suit of such a revered devo-
tee. The day Madhava desists to implant the element of love and
affection in humans, nature cannot sustain itself. This is the se-
cret of nature.
After accomplishing the task, God-Incarnate Gurudeva pro-
ceeded to Kanchi. He stayed there for just a day and came back to
Rajapadmapuram where he stayed for 10 days before leaving for
Somasila.
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GURUDEVA VISITING
RAJAPADMAPURAM [1960]
The creator’s objective is to create confidence in the creation
of world. Life will blossom on the steadfast faith in ones heart
towards the God. Sri China Govind Swamy, a unique Jnani, pleaded
the Omniscient Gurudeva to visit his place and obliging his re-
quest, Swamy visited Rajapadmapuram in 1960. On the way, Sri
China Govinda Swamy arranged accommodation for Swamy and
his disciples at the Central Lodge, Madras. But, free from all physical
desires, Swamy is detached from worldly comforts. He is not lured
by the much valued silky bed, beautiful shawls, carpets or the ma-
jestic cot. Without utilizing the luxuries, Swamy slept on the ground
under the cot and did not come out. With this act, what Swamy
wanted to teach to the world is - luxuries of any sort are but per-
ishable material and do not last long.
Gurudeva’s stay in the lodge could not be kept a secret for
long. It is but common for devotees to flock the place to have
darshan of the Parandhama in human form. In a bid to fulfill their
desires and to get rid of worries and health ailments, people rushed
to Gurudeva, the Savior and God-Incarnate. Within no time the
lodge was flooded with crowds of devotees who thronged for hav-
ing Gurudeva’s darshan and to convey their family and worldly prob-
lems. In accordance to their merits, Gurudeva, the Merciful Form,
blessed them with choicest blessings.
Despite having darshan and due to lack of accommodation
facility, people who came with unwavering faith and devotion have
to leave the place with a heavy heart. While leaving with great
difficulty they have no other go except to establish the Comely
Form of Gurudeva in their hearts. Swamy blessed the surge of
devotees from underneath the cot in the lodge room and did move
out even a bit. The process continued uninterruptedly till past mid
night on the day. Sri Jambulingam, a resident of Madras came to
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know about Swamy through his friend Sri Kuthumbakam Kannayya
Naidu. He was eager to see Swamy, but being terminally sick he
sent his heartfelt message to Swamy through his relatives. Keep-
ing aside the time factor, Swamy, the Paramatma Incarnate, was
engrossed in showering blessings on His devotees. Time is a natu-
ral phenomenon and Swamy is its Commanding Form, the
Paramatma. Whoever be it, when the devotees are not in a posi-
tion to move physically, Swamy, the Omnipresent, Himself would
personally visit and bless them. For such loving and eager devo-
tees every impatient moment moves like an era and Sri Jambulingam
is one such devotee whose physical condition cannot withstand
the situation. However, after midnight at about 1 o’clock, Sri
Jambulingam who was terminally sick, rang-up to the management
of the lodge and requested them to convey his pathetic condition
to Swamy and also about his impatient waiting for Swamy’s visit to
his house. Sri Chelama Naidu detailed Swamy about Sri
Jambulingam’s request as conveyed by the lodge management.
Swamy, the Refuge of the Needy, expressed His willingness to visit
Sri Jambulingam.
Sri Jambulingam felt extremely happy on hearing Swamy’s
consent and he immediately sent his car to Sri China Govinda
Swamy to bring Swamy and His disciples to his place. Swamy ar-
rived at the bungalow (lemon house) of Sri Jambulingam at 2 o’clock
in the night. God-Incarnate, wherever places His Divine Feet, that
place is bound to become sanctified. On seeing Swamy, the
Paramatma-Incarnate, the family members forgot themselves and
knelt at the Divine Feet of Gurudeva. They placed and offered
flowers and fruits to Gurudeva, the Form of Mercy, who in turn
showered His blessings. Neither did Gurudeva accept the offer-
ings nor did He allow His disciples to have them. The family mem-
bers felt something unusual and got agitated. But the Godly
Gurudeva’s Glowing Form had them caught in a peace-filled and
spell-bound trance and they felt overjoyed at His Mercy-Filled Im-
age. At that very moment, Gurudeva, the Wisdom-Incarnate, en-
sured that the physical sense of agony re-emerge in Sri
Jambulingam.
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Prostrating before Gurudeva, Jambulingam detailed his suf-
fering and pleaded Him to relieve him from the haunting agony of
sickness. On hearing the plight, the All-Knowing Swamy said, ‘ayya,
you will be alright after three months and five days. This is the
order of Venkaiah Swamy’.
Whoever takes birth in this world; they experience joy and
sorrow in accordance with the accumulated merits and demerits
of their past births. Whoever it be, changes take place in their
lives in tune with the changing times and in accordance with their
past deeds. Noble persons neither feel sorry nor worry about them
and they utilize their energies for universal welfare. They discharge
selfless service to the people and aim for attaining salvation.
Gurudeva rescues such persons from the whirlpools of Karma and
provides them required will power and energy to bear and face all
sufferings. They are blessed with pre-occupied thoughts on God
alone till their last breath, so as to ensure them to ultimately at-
tain moksha. This is the leela of God.
1. Gurudeva started for Rajapadmapuram.
2. On the way He halted at Madras
3. He made known to Sri Jambulingam about His arrival through
a devotee Sri China Govinda Swamy.
4. He gave darshan to Sri Jambulingam who was in deep
distress.
5. Blessing Sri Jambulingam with His darshan and aspiring to
break the shackles of his Karma, Gurudeva reminded Jambulingam
about the agony he underwent.
6. Gurudeva calculated and foretold the period of three months
and five days for the present suffering to last. He declared that he
need not undergo any suffering afterwards. In a deep sense, it is
a declaration that Sri Jambulingam’s existence is not necessary to
this world. Saying “that’s enough”, Gurudeva left.
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7. By saying ‘saripotundi’ (it is enough), Swamy hinted that Sri
Jambulingam will be freed from the karmic sufferings of the present
birth (janma). Showering deep compassion, Gurudeva, the Form of
Devotion, liberated His disciple from the bondage of Karma. Can
this virtuous blessing be counted on par with any other worldly
things? This is an incomparable and inconceivable path of God-
Devotee bond and Gurudeva’s unique way of showering love. And,
it is Sri Jambulingam the blessed devotee who took refuge at His
Holy Feet.
Sri Jambulingam is a wealthy person who was enlightened by
Gurudeva’s words. In token of respect and revered gesture he de-
sired to construct a cottage for Gurudeva and was prepared to
spend any amount of money for the purpose and left everything to
the will of Gurudeva. To fulfill his desire, he signed a cheque book
and handed it over to Sri Chelama Naidu and expressed his wish.
He pleaded him to ensure that Gurudeva accepts his desire. When
the same was informed, Gurudeva said, ‘oh, there is enough money
for procuring from the surroundings of Badwelu Tippa. When ne-
cessity is felt we can have them. But not now’.
Explanation : Not only to instill faith but to sow the seeds of
Knowledge and Bhakti in Bhaktas towards God, Gurudeva started
His journey to Rajapadmapuram. On the way, He halted at Ma-
dras. Here, Gurudeva displayed His leela to bless Jambulingam
not only to establish belief in God but as well as to detach the veil
of attachment of life with wealth. Sri Jambulingam got relief from
the long standing illness by Gurudeva’s blessings and felt assured
that He shall be alright within three months and five days. Out of
ignorance to get rid of the debt of the blessings he received, Sri
Jambulingam thought of offering a cheque to Swamy. Knowing
this, Swamy rejected the money offered through the cheque. In
fact, if at all Swamy requires any amount He would have demanded
money. But the intention of Jambulingam to offer money in return
of Swamy’s blessings and by rejecting the move, Swamy intended
to implant spiritual instinct in Sri Jambulingam, saying, ‘if required
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there will be sufficient money wherever we are. There won’t be
any difficulty even at a place like Badwelu Tippa if we happen to
plan for an ashram to come up there’. The place at Badwelu Tippa
is totally surrounded with mounds of stones. If Bhagavan com-
mands, those stones shall become diamonds and would yield suf-
ficient wealth.
THE CORE MEANING OF WHAT
GURUDEVA SPOKE TO JAMBULINGAM
In explanation of above, what Swamy meant is, ‘I am not af-
ter your money. The way your illness leaves your body, so shall
your desire for wealth is bound to quit your mind. Only then will
you be freed from the intoxication of wealth, pride and greed’. That
is, leave the anxiety for wealth henceforth and concentrate your
mind on God. You will be absorbed in God if your mind stands
attentively on this theory. The time span for the purpose is three
months and five days. You ought to develop your mindset in that
direction during this short tenure. There’s no use with the wealth
you possess. The real wealth is, ‘having a pure and stable mind’.
The day you acquire this state of mind, you can merge in me. Thus
saying, the Omnipresent Swamy left the place immediately. He
stayed in the lodge for two more days, but without taking water or
even the offerings made to God.
On the third day Gurudeva proceeded to Kanchi from Madras.
He took the divine offering (prasadam) only on that day and after
having it Gurudeva proceeded to Rajapadmapuram. There, He got
totally involved in performing divine yajna karya. To disclose the
truth to the world that He Himself is the manifestation of the Fire
God, Gurudeva was actively engrossed with the yajna karya by
performing Yagna rituals at the fire place (Homagunda).
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While truth and righteousness are gradually disappearing from
the world, people are lured with various suspicions as to whether
God exists or not. Only because a little bit of truth and righteous-
ness are still prevailing, few people were able to realize Gurudeva’s
Godliness. They are really great and fortunate. They are very dear
to God. This is an eternal truth. The Very Form of the Fire God is
Gurudeva Himself and He is the Very Form of God. These lines
from Gurudeva’s Geetamruta stands witness to it – (3rd chapter –
155th sloka)…’To whom does the lamp (deepam) belong?. It is
Bhagavan’s’. That is, it belongs to ‘Venkaiah’s Light’ (glow) which
is illumining all the places.
Explanation :- Here, ‘lamp’ means the light of wisdom, which
itself is the flame and that flame is God. The very form of the
Flame of Knowledge is Gurudeva, our Venkaiah Swamy, who trans-
formed into God. By possessing the Flame of Knowledge, Venkaiah
became God. He is beaming His Divinely Glow across the world.
Staying at Rajapadmapuram for 15 days, Gurudeva reached
Golagamudi after giving brief breaks at other places.
While Sri Jambulingam’s life span was predicted as 3 months
and 5 days; King Parikshat was predicted a mere 7-day life span.
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SRI ADINARAYANA REDDY(SON OF REVERED DISCIPLE MATAJI TULASAMMA)
Poojyasri Mataji Tulasamma is a native of Utukuru Village,
Kovvur Taluq, Nellore District. From childhood she was allured to-
wards spirituality. She used to give away paddy or any other millet
in charity to the needy and poor people. Her brother Sri Raman
Reddy arranged her marriage with Sri Vallapareddi Rami Reddy of
Penavaty village, Nellore Taluq. Smt. Tulasamma was blessed with
two children. Her first son is Chi. Adinarayana Reddy, whereas her
second son died after a life span of one year. The unexpected event
left her in deep despair. In that repentant state, her mind turned
towards philosophy and self realization. Under the influence she
aspired to seek, serve and live under the refuge of a Sadguru.
Instanty…..
1. She felt surrounded by some unknown sanctity. She was lib-
erated from the sins accumulated during her past births.
2. Thus liberated, she acquired Vyragya (dispassion) and
Vignana (knowledge).
3. With the knowledge and wisdom she understood that she
can break all obstacles, procure self-knowledge and can ulti-
mately conquer death.
She desired to fulfill her desire and to reach her goal by way
of, ‘offering food to the hungry and standing by those who are in
distress’. With this quest, as an initial step towards her goal, she
preferred having darshan of great saints and would often render
whatever service she can.
What she did at her own place, she was doing the same thing
at her in-laws house too. She was having utmost faith and devo-
tion towards Saints and Fakirs. When she comes across them, she
serves them with immense delight and devotion by offering food,
donating money as charity and serving them too. The delight of
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her service-instinct used to last till the Saints and Fakirs were
present. Her mind-set becomes normal soon after their departure
as she has to revert back to face the hassles of samsara. As she
was engrossed in the dharma of samsara she had no desire for
physical needs. She was always immersed in the thought of serv-
ing and staying under a Saduru’s shelter. She concluded that any
pleasure on the earth is incomparable with Sadguru Seva. Yet, she
never gave scope for any disputes in family life. Though she ap-
pears to be a happy house holder, her mind was always in search
of a God in human form. The day finally dawned for the saintly
woman. Her husband, the one who loved and adored her by heart
and word, leaving her alone, left the world. From that day she came
to a conclusion that she is all alone in the world and that the God
Supreme is her only companion. Having decided to be in the ser-
vice of God, she sent her son to Guntur for higher education. In her
spiritual quest she considered that wealth and delights are just
perishable material and momentary. To acquire more and more
knowledge, without caring the physical hardship she wandered in
search of saints. Despite coming across great persons, she felt
discontented that she could not come across a right Sadguru to
cultivate the seed of ‘service’ sown in her heart. When an objec-
tive is not achieved, it is but common for any human to feel disap-
pointed. But, for those eager to reach the goal, this is just a brief
respite, for they are bound to succeed one day.
‘prayatnad yatamanas tu
yogi samsuddha-kilbisah
aneka-janma-samsiddhas
tato yati param gatim’
(Bhagavad Gita – Ch. 6 – 45 sloka)
Meaning : Washed of all contaminations, when the yogi en-
gages in treading the path of progress with sincere endeavor, then
ultimately, achieving perfection after many, many births of prac-
tice, the supreme goal is attained.
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With dedication and devotion she used to run here and there
in her quest to serve Paramatma and in the process she under-
stood that there are several ways and means to reach the path.
She desired to attain the state of siddhi through any of the paths.
She decided to visit some dargas (tombs of muslim fakirs) in the
course of time.
In this quest, Poojyasri Mataji Tulsamma frequented the darga
of Kasmur Mastanaiah, by walking all the way from Penavarthi to
Kasmur via Golagamudi village. Without discrimination, with a
motherly feeling she used to distribute the diving offerings to fa-
kirs and other needy people at the darga. She felt at peace by
preparing the food offerings. Yet, she has an inner feeling that real
peace and delight can only be experienced after finding a divine
master. Such thoughts always haunted her and she feared whether
she can achieve her goal in this life time. Completely absorbed in
finding ways and means to reach her goal, she prayed God to ful-
fill her life’s desire.
Serving the Diving Feet of God is the only way to acquire eter-
nal peace in life. And, Poojyasri Mataji Tulsamma was thirsting to
quench her thrist by procuring such eternal bliss. But, it is the
Almighty who tests His loyal devotees in different ways before
bringing them close to His presence. It is His divine sport (leela).
And, it is Poojyasri Mataji Tulasamma who understood the theory
of God. ‘Can a ripened fruit hold-on to the branch on its own?’. So
also an enlightened (ripened) human heart would bow at the Holy
Feet of Paramatma, the God-head. The time has come for Mataji
Tulasamma to reach the ripe stage. For the first time during 1952,
Venkaiah Swamy visited Golagamudi, the Abode of Liberation. On
knowing this, Sri Mopooru Dasaiah, a villager from Penavarti came
to Golagamudi. Amazed at the very sight of Swamy, he prostrated
before Gurudeva and pleaded to visit his village, Penavarti. Imme-
diately the next day morning Swamy proceeded to Panavarti and
sanctified the place and spent three days there. At the house of Sri
Dasaiah, Mataji Tulasamma, who was in search of Paramatma
chanced to come across Gurudeva, the Divine Form. Instantly she
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felt immensely thrilled for she could at last meet a great person,
for whose Divine Feet she was enormously craving for years to-
gether. Moved by heart and spirit, she firmly resolved to plead
Swamy to visit her house.
Can the Merciful Lord remain unmoved by His devotees’ un-
wavering devotion? Accepting Mataji Tulasamma’s prayer, Gurudeva
visited her house for the first time and sanctified the place. By
Paramatma-like Gurudeva’s presence at her house, she felt com-
pletely doused with over-whelming joy. And, Gurudeva too felt
delighted for her devotion. By staying there for 3 days, Gurudeva
bestowed upon her the power to understand His Wholesomeness
(Paripoornatwa). Then onwards, keeping aloof from worldly de-
sires she engaged herself in the service of Gurudeva.
With the objective to render service, Tulasamma used to travel
to whichever place Swamy would go. Without caring for time, she
not only used to serve Gurudeva but also served His disciples.
‘Paramatma is the incarnation of Dharma’ and the pure-hearted
woman was so immersed in His service that she was unable to
keep a track of her household affairs.
But, too keep her intact with household duties, now-and-then
Gurudeva reminded her of the impending farming works at her na-
tive place. This way she continued her life, viz., between house-
hold responsibilities on one side and service to Gurudeva, the Di-
vine Master, on the other. However, drawing herself away from the
worldly affairs she felt happy in serving the Holy Feet of the All
Mighty Gurudeva.
“Those who crave for ‘God’ will keep away from materialistic
world and those who crave for materialistic world will keep away
from God”. At Panchalingalakona she was blessed by Gurudeva’s
words that this is her final birth and she need to take birth in this
world again. As she found the ultimate source of happiness, she
devotedly remained in the service of Gurudeva. In that state she
established the Divine Form of Gurudeva in her heart and without
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consideration for time she remained serving at the Holy Feet of
Gurudeva.
Totally absorbed in the service of Gurudeva, she could not
think of other worldly affairs. In that trance, she imagined water
as fire, food as poison and light as darkness. With a sole aim to
get totally absorbed in the service of Gurudeva, she dedicated
herself in the service at the Holy Feet of Gurudeva.
Having a strong spiritual pursuit, it is but natural for Mataji
Tulasamma to experience every moment as an era. Having lost
patience she felt deeply disillusioned. In that emotional state some
divinely feelings surfaced in her inner self as if instructing to
cleanse herself with the sacred dust at Gurudeva’s Feet. She ran
here and there in search of Gurudeva and it was around 1955 when
she came across the God in human form near Kaluvyi village. She
felt utmost pleased on having darshan of Gurudeva - her life goal,
and offered a revered prostration at His Divinely Feet. She washed
the Heavenly-equivalent Pious Feet of Gurudeva with overflowing
tears surging like ripples of bliss. At last she could feel content
that her long cherished dream to reach the Feet of The Mercy In-
carnate is fulfilled. Gurudeva, The Divine Form of Mercy, recipro-
cated with a deep affectionate look. Consoling her, Gurudeva
placed His Virtuous-Blessing Hand on her head and called, ‘Amma’
(Oh mother!). Absorbed by the grace filled looks of Gurudeva, the
Supreme Form, Mataji Tulasamma slowly raised her head to look
at the beaming Godly Form of the Supreme. That day onwards,
Gurudeva took care of her as His own mother. Like a mother caring
her son and the son his mother and like a God-devotee relation-
ship, Gurudeva, the Paramatma-Incarnate and Mataji Tulasamma
stood by the principles of virtue in true spirit.
Can a mother stay away from her child? Likewise, can a child
keep away from a mother. This is the bond between a mother-son.
This is what Gurudeva imparted as an offering of enlightenment to
every living being in the world. The offering is ‘love’ and the one
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who offers it by heart is God. And, it is Gurudeva, the Form of Love
and God.
To stay with Him at all times, Gurudeva, the Divine Mother,
implanted an indelible motherly impression in Mataji Tulasamma
and she stayed with Him till He breathed His last. She was much-
admired by Gurudeva for whole-heartedly surrendering her rest of
life at His service. While wandering with Gurudeva, the Omnipres-
ent, she never cared for difficulties whatever came in her day-to-
day life while rendering His service. Taking shelter under His Self-
illumined Form, she considered Gurudeva as a Divine (Divya
Murthy) and All-Pervading Universal Form (Viswa Murthy).
‘No other thought except Yours, ever take place in my word
and thoughts’ was the only yearning that ruled Mataji Tulasamma’s
heart. In those budding thoughts she had an intuition that, if all
the anxieties of samsara are silenced once and for all,
Brahmananda (ultimate bliss) can definitely be achieved. Along-
side, the influence of Jnana would also enhance. With such reso-
lute aspiration, she positioned herself in the eternal history, as
equivalent to (1) the patience of ‘mother earth’ (2) as rich as ‘Kubera’
(the God of Wealth) and (3) as the Goddess of ‘Dharma’ (Justice).
Who can explain the profundity of her service rendered to
Gurudeva? In what way can it be confined to books alone? Even
the Adisesha (the King of the serpent-race, the couch and conopy
of Lord Vishnu, the upholder of the world on one of its heads) can-
not narrate the motherly affection of Mataji Tulasamma with its
thousand attentive heads. These are not my words of admiration.
They have come out of my heart with the consent of Gurudeva, the
All Pervading, for He Himself is a witness of all. Like a mother who
protects and feeds her child with little-little bits of food, Mataji
Tulasamma took care of Gurudeva in a similar way.
Without feeling tired, virtuous Mataji rendered whatever ser-
vice is required to Gurudeva at the appropriate time and her moth-
erly patience appeared to that of Mother Earth. In giving motherly
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love, she appeared as Yashoda (mother of Lord Krishna) of present
times to the world. It looked as if Lord Krishna incarnated as
Venkaiah Swamy in these times. As similar to Yoshada who served
Lord Krishna in that era, Tulasamma served Gurudeva in this era.
She served Gurudeva like an eye-lid renders its ever-protective ser-
vice to the eye. One who serves and takes care of the Bhagavan in
Human Form, their lives are bound to be blessed with the fortune
of ‘salvation’.
The Puranas quote that Kubera, the God-head of Wealth, lent
enormous wealth to Lord Venkateswara and he is still collecting
the interest on the money he lent. To meet the interest demand,
Lord Venkateswara has no other option but to collect money from
the pilgrims who come for His darshan. Hence, he is designately
called as “Vaddikasula Swamy” (the God who collects levy).
Matrusree Tulasamma decided to spend her entire wealth in
the service of Gurudeva. With spiritual determination and unwa-
vering faith she spent her wealth for the yajna karyas performed
by Gurudeva. In the heavens, Kubera is the Most-prosperous God.
He is collecting money in the form of interest from the Lord of
Seven Hills, Venkanna. Whereas, Tulasamma donated her money
for various purposes for the events performed by the God-Incar-
nate Gurudeva, meant for universal welfare. Of course, as a hu-
man being Mataji’s gesture of contributing her entire wealth seems
greater than that of the Godly Kubera. One cannot presume the
amount of money spent by Mataji towards Ramakoti Yajnas per-
formed by Gurudeva for the sake of universal welfare.
In those days Mataji arranged for thousands and thousands
of rupees for purchase of white papers, large quantities of ink and
for procuring huge quantities of bails of yarn for performing yagna
karyas by Gurudeva. Not for this - not for that, the pious Mataji
kept her entire wealth at the disposal of Gurudeva, the Asylum of
Devotees. Her sanctimonious physical frame (body) was perpetu-
ally engaged in the service of Gurudeva.
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The quest is … for seeking ever-lasting shelter at the Holy Feet of
Gurudeva
The devotion is … for rendering life-long service at the Holy Feet of
Gurudeva
It is the mission of Gurudeva, the Form of Compassion, to
provide shelter and to protect those who with Jnana (knowledge),
Bhakti (devotion) and Vyragya (dispassion) approach and surren-
der to Him totally. Gurudeva, the Emperor of Devotees and the
protector of those seeking His shelter, not only protects them and
their well-wishers but never allows them to divert from the righ-
teous path.
Sloka : ananyaschintayantomam
ye janah paryupasate
tesham nityabhijuktanam
yoga-kshemam vahamyaham
(Bhagavad Gita Ch. 9 – Sloka 22)
I look after the protection and safety of those who worship
with steadfast faith, exclusive devotion and meditate on My tran-
scendental form. God takes care of what such devotees lack and
preserve what they have.
Keeping aloof from all worldly affairs, whoever with unwa-
vering faith and devotion believes in God, He Himself takes the
burden of all their worldly sufferings. (This is what Sri Shlishta Subba
Rao explained in his Gita writings). That is why Gurudeva, the Master
Perfect, never made Mataji Tulasamma suffer from lack of wealth.
And, it is Gurudeva who generated in her a thought to call her
relative, Sri Marupooru Venkata Subba Reddy, a resident of
Modigunta village, to take care of her agricultural lands. She en-
trusted him the entire responsibility of farming and dedicated her-
self in the service of Gurudeva, the Fountain of Life.
The motherly love showered by Matrusree Tulasamma is
unique and supreme. Though, serving Gurudeva was her sole ob-
jective, she also took care of all those who frequent Gurudeva and
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seek His refuge from worldly troubles. Sri Venkata Subba Reddy
resolved to renovate Mataji’s old cottage with a cement structure
situated at Penavarti. The same was informed through a reliable
person. The Divine Form gave His consent to go ahead with the
plan and gave an auspicious time to undertake the work. But, due
to lack of required determination in exercising the orders of
Gurudeva, Sri Subba Reddy could not accomplish it. He again came
to Gurudeva, explained his inability and told Gurudeva that he will
accomplish the task. This time too he failed in keeping-up his
promise. This way, Sri Subba Reddy’s trials failed for nine consecu-
tive times. Noticing his sorrow and recurring failures, on the tenth
time Gurudeva Himself went to the place and laid the foundation
stone and bestowed His blessings.
The long-pending task, if showered with blessings of the Al-
mighty God, can there be any hurdle? The shortfall of money for
accomplishing the work was arranged by the Madhava Himself
through Sri Dasaiah at the behest of Mataji Tulasamma. Without
showing any dis-interest by the absence of the owner Tulasamma,
Sri Venakta Subba Reddy completed the ground floor. By that time,
Sri Adinaraya Reddy, son of Mataji Tulasamma has completed his
education at Guntur and came back to his native village. Lending a
helping hand to Sri Venkata Subba Reddy in agricultural farming,
jointly they were producing excellent harvest. As similar to his
mother, Sri Adinarayana Reddy earned a good name in the chosen
field.
As the saying goes, “a housewife is like a lamp of the house”
(intiki deepam illalu), a youthful Sri Adinarayana Reddy, the only
son of Mataji, was married in 1961 with the daughter of Sri Ramana
Reddy, maternal uncle. For name’s sake Tulasamma attended the
marriage on time and rushed back to render service to Gurudeva,
the Supreme Master.
But fate has its own say. Perhaps jealous of the handsome
charming couple, Sri Adinarayana Reddy and his wife, who were
leading a happy family life were cursed by ill-fate to get estranged.
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Kalapurusha, Lord Yama, the one who keeps date with destiny,
during December 1962, snatched away the budding life of
Adinarayana Reddy’s wife and pushed him into solitude. It is but
natural for time to run in tune with the writing of Brahma. The
jeevas (individuals) come into the world in accordance with their
Prarabdha Karma and after experiencing and exhausting the good
and bad merits, they simply disappear from the world. This com-
mand of Eeshwara gets accomplished by all means.
Absorbed in Gurudeva’s service, Matrusri Tulasamma is un-
aware of the untoward happening. But, the Omnipresent Gurudeva
who was radiantly sitting before the flames of the Fire God (agni
gundamu), stood-up and hinted Tulasamma, saying, “Mother, the
lamp in the house is blown off. You are still sitting here”. At the
very moment people came rushing from Penavarthy village and
informed Mataji about the tragic happening. As per instructions of
Gurudeva, she immediately left to Utkuru village (Kovvur Tq. Nellore
Dist.). On seeing the body of her daughter-in-law she was in a
state of shock and inconsolable grief. Yet, consoling her grief-stricken
son she discharged her responsibilities in ensuring to perform the
last rites and returned to Gurudeva as usual. With the sudden de-
mise of his wife, Sri Adinarayana Reddy could not evince interest
in the business affairs.
By nature, human memory is short-lived. It is but common for
a human being to gradually forget the past. If not, life is bound to
become miserable. Short-lived memory is a boon given to mankind
by the God Almighty. With the passage of time, Adinarayana Reddy
evinced interest in farming and was always alert in doing things
on time. However, he could not grasp the deep-rooted objective of
his great mother who dedicated her entire life in the service of
Gurudeva. Caught in the worldly web of wealth and luxuries, Sri
Adinarayana Reddy began to criticize his mother on one pretext or
the other. Feeling jealous of the huge amounts spent for the wel-
fare of monks, saints and other charitable works, he felt that his
mother is unnecessarily spending lots of money. With that grudge
he harassed his mother by creating obstacles in her daily tasks.
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‘If one is not aware as to how a moon appears on a ‘full moon
day’, how can he describe the ‘crescent moon’? As similar to this
theory, Adinarayana Reddy who could not understand the philoso-
phy of Gurudeva, the God Almighty, how can he understand his
mother? In spite of her son’s continuous hindrances caused under
the influence of worldly affairs, Mataji did not change her stance.
Without causing any sort of inconvenience, she was as usually
serving Gurudeva with utmost reverance.
Nothing can stand as a hurdle to whoever is engaged in the
service of God Almighty. While the son is engaged in worldly af-
fairs, his mother is engaged in the pious service of Gurudeva. With
a false assumption, Adinarayana Reddy put the blame on Sri
Dasaiah on the pretext that by bringing saints and monks to his
house he is the one who should be held responsible for the pre-
vailing grim situation. He did not speak to him for three years. Yet,
whenever there is work in the village Sri Dasaiah used to attend to
it and spend the rest of time wandering with Gurudeva and serving
Him.
Surprisingly, one day Gurudeva went to the house of
Adinarayana Reddy at Penavarthy with His disciples. Adinarayana
Reddy, who was waiting for a chance to vent out his anger on
Gurudeva felt this as the right opportunity. In a fit of rage he abused
Gurudeva and His disciples and drove them away from there.
Gurudeva, the Paramatma Incarnate, without showing any reac-
tion simply returned to Golagamudi. The immediate return of
Gurudeva and disciples prompted Dasaiah to ask Swamy the rea-
sons. In a composed way, the Omnipotent Swamy answered, ‘ayya,
we went to the forest. Thieves have tried to pounce on us. Is it not
wise to run away from them’?
As usual, Gurudeva got engrossed in performing His Divine
Rituals by lighting the Homagundam. Whoever abuses the Mother
Earth (on which every creature is born) or the God Almighty (on
whom every atom of life depends) they are bound to face the con-
sequences thereof. It is a fact that good results are a consequence
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of doing good deeds, whereas the outcome of bad results is a con-
sequence of bad deeds.
After one year, Sri Adinarayana Reddy fell seriously ill and his
physical appearance started to degenerate. In that state, even a
strong willed person will also lose mental balance. Without dis-
crimination between good and bad, they behave like insane per-
sons and Sri Adinarayana Reddy’s condition was similar. In the pro-
cess, many doctors were consulted but to no avail. His condition
deteriorated day by day and his relatives took him to Madras and
admitted him there for treatment in a hospital. He was however
brought back to Nellore and admitted at the TB Hospital. In spite
of sincere efforts by the doctor to restore his health, there was no
sign of improvement. It is but common for a bed-ridden patient to
imagine the treating doctor as equivalent to that of Lord Sriman
Narayana, the God who is capable of not only curing the disease
but offering a new lease of life.
Sri Adinarayana Reddy’s body was alarmingly shrinking by the
dreaded disease. Helpless, the treating doctors felt that Sri
Adinarayana Reddy’s life is fast approaching an end and hence
advised his relatives to discharge him from the hospital and to
take him home. They took him in a car to his house at Penavaty
and put him there. The near and dear ones who came to see Sri
Adinarayana Reddy were shocked to see him in such a pathetic
appearance. Grief-struck, they felt that young Adinarayana Reddy
is likely to breath his last any moment. In a fit of emotion, some
people of the village went to Golagamudi, the Destination of the
Universe, and informed Mataji about Ainarayana Reddy’s state.
Can any mother tolerate such heart-breaking news? Can anyone
prevent Mataji Tulasamma’s uncontrollable sorrow at this junc-
ture? The pious woman wept aloud sitting underneath the tama-
rind tree adjoining the ashram and tears flowed down her eyes
continuously.
The All-Knowing and Omnipotent Gurudeva, whose command
is the ultimate for even a leaf to fall down, approached Mataji
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Tulasamma and conveyed, ‘mother, what happened to him? There’s
nothing to worry. There is no need of hospital or medicines for
him’.
“It is Mataji who is totally dejected
it is the God who relieves His devotee’s woe”.
What is the use of worrying? The Ever-Protective Almighty is
aware of what is beneficial and what is disastrous to His devotee.
With a simple resolve, The Divine Father’s command of protection
has to be implemented by all means. Gurudeva Himself is the Pro-
tector, Who is conscious of whom to protect, when and here.
With the assurance of Gurudeva, Smt. Tulasamma left to
Penavarthy along with Mopooru Dasiah who was present there.
On seeing her son, all her fears melted and she felt that the news
she heard is not that serious. Her inner-self had the feeling that
his son has been saved from the gallows of death by Gurudeva,
the Heavenly Father.
The Sun and Moon periodically get entangled while travers-
ing their course of paths by the influence of celestial fields. How-
ever, mother earth, the Divine Form of Love, draws the sun and the
moon safely away from the trajectory of eclipse and liberates them
from the tangle. Thereby it paves a way for the entangled planets
to draw out safely and to spread the beams of brightness across
the world. Similarly, the planetary effects which did cast an evil
veil on Sri Adinarayana Reddy were dislodged by the blessings of
the Omnipotent and All-Merciful Gurudeva and thus his life was
saved. Matajai, who was heart-broken till then, felt joyful. She
stayed there and served her son for some time. Gradually Sri
Narayana Reddy’s health improved and he regained normal health.
The veil of darkness surrounding him was totally removed. Having
felt relieved, Tulasamma straight away went back to Gurudeva,
the Compassionate Form.
Gurudeva uttered these words three times …. ‘amma aayanaku
yemi paravaledamma’ (there is nothing to worry), and said one
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time …. ‘asupatri mandulu akkaraledu’ (there is no need of hospi-
tal medicines).
Explanation :- Amma + Aayanaku + Yemi + Parava + Ledu +
Amma
Amma = O mother
Aayanaku= to the ailing person or to that man
Yemi = whatever
Parava = Parvasandhi, i.e., the period in between the full
moon day and Padyami; and the period in between
Amavasya (new moon day) and Padyami; that is in one day i.e.,
within 24 hours
Ledu = not existing
Amma = mother
Mother, nothing will happen to him in one day. (Gurudeva
repeated these word three times)
Ushah kalamu = the time before sun rise (dawn)
Pagalu = the time in between sunrise and sunset
Reyi = after sunset, i.e., night
In the dawn i.e., either before sun rise, or during the time
between sunrise to sunset or throughout the night, nothing will
happen to him (Sri Adinarayana Reddy). That is what Gurudeva
meant and the blessing was repeated thrice by Him.
Aayanakevamma - Aayanaku + Yevamu + Amma
Aayanaku= to that person or to the patient
Yevamu = that which possess the speed of a race horse –
way - usefulness
Vaaduka = usefulness – practice – dealing / business
Amma = mother
Meaning :- Mother! There is a remedy within reach for the
disease casting an evil shadow on the patient’s life. The remedy
will work like a galloping horse and can cure him within 24 hours.
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It is auspicious as per the saying of Paramatma. Hence, it is an
indication that auspiciousness is being blessed. Gurudeva, the
Universal Force, the All-Pervading and the Form of Holy Trinity, is
visibly present in the world in a human form. Before such Divinely
Assuring and Protective Blessings of the Infinite Power; can any
universal force stand against it.
The essence of Gurudeva’s Divine blessings :-Mother ! Within 24 hours, the death lurking behind him (Sri
Adinarayana Reddy) shall sped away like a lightning speed of a
race horse. Day after day he shall recover from ill-health. Regain-
ing robust health, he shall shine like a full moon and would lead a
righteous life. This is the blessing of the Heavenly Father, Gurudeva.
‘There is no need for hospital medicines’ is the command of
God-Almighty. The order came from none other than Gurudeva,
the Charioteer of Five Vital Elements (panchabhootamulu). Hence,
where is the necessity for curing him with medicines on the earth?
Without any medicines Sri Adinarayana Reddy was saved from the
gallows of imminent death from the serious illness. Steadily he
regained total health by the blessings of Gurudeva.
God protects His devotees in three ways, i.e.,
1. Kukkuta dharmamu - like a hen
2. Kachapa dharmamu – like a tortoise
3. Matsya dharmamu – like a fish
Kukkutamu, means hen. It lays eggs. Unless the hen sits on
the eggs, life does not originate and the chicks cannot be hatched.
Kachapamu, means tortoise. It also lays eggs. By focusing her
steady sight on the eggs from a distance, it hatches its eggs and
prompts the baby tortoises to come out with life.
Matsyamu, means fish. By its sheer focus of sight on the eggs
which emerge out from its body, baby fish shape out and right
away swim in the waters.
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It is the rule of nature and the saying in the Vedas that every
jeeva (individual) should undergo its Prabdha Karma. In the in-
stance pertaining to Smt. Tulasamma; Gurudeva, the Heavenly God,
adopted Kachapa dharmamu, the practice adopted by a tortoise
i.e., by dislodging the shackles of Sri Adinarayana Reddy’s Prarabdha
Karma (accumulated Karma of past births) from a place distant
from him.
Sri Adinarayana Reddy regained normal health and enlight-
ened, he was behaving in a righteous and cautious manner. He
was looking after the family affairs with utmost responsibility. Con-
vinced by relatives, he got re-married during the year 1967. Tak-
ing proper care of the family he was engaged in household affairs
and was later blessed with three children by Gurudeva, the Foun-
tain of Mercy.
On one or the other day it is but common for every individual
to recollect the past days and the experiences of life. By the virtue
of merits earned during the past births, certain behavioral changes
are likely to take place. It will be upright if a human realizes the
purpose of human birth and knows what is right and wrong in life.
It is the custom of a noble person to realize and repent for the sins
committed out of ignorance. This repentance purifies an individual’s
inner self and paves way to surrender to the God Almighty. The
eternal truth is that, whoever surrenders to God shall be bestowed
with His blessings and protection. In the process of making the
individual reach the proximity of His Self, God provides right op-
portunities to gradually eliminate the impact of past and present
birth sins of the devotees. With His Divine Sport, He lights the
element of devotion and allows peace to reign the heartsof devo-
tees.
Gurudeva, the Compassionate Heart, made Sri Adinarayana
Reddy, who is immersed in the ocean of samsara, to recollect the
past. With the recollection of sorrowful past, slowly but surely a
conflicting phase occupied his mind. As a result, the feelings of
suppressed agony began to surface. This became a turning point
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and practical knowledge dawned upon him. When the aspect took
deep roots in him, he could realize the merciful and divine person
who was behind the course of his present position.
Sri Adinarayana Reddy, the person who was chasing the mi-
rage of worldly desires was bestowed with wisdom by Gurudeva,
the Joy Incarnate. After attaining self-realization, at the instance
of Gurudeva he ceased to take medicines prescribed by the doctor
and gradually regained his normal health. The seed of devotion
sprouted in the fertilse soil of Sri Adinarayana Reddy’s spiritually
inclined heart. Steadily it grew into a giant tree and inspired him
to surrender before Gurudeva, the God Form of Highest Supreme.
Thereupon he took entire responsibility of constructing an ashram
for Gurudeva. As similar to his mother, he too spent money liber-
ally for the purpose. Under instructions from Gurudeva, Sri Makani
Venkata Rao’s (Padarenuvu) services were utilized in accomplish-
ing the task. The fortunate villagers have also rendered their ser-
vice in the construction work and also helped in times of financial
need. They were lucky to receive the blessings of Gurudeva, the
All-Loving Form. By the time the work of ashram construction was
completed, Sri Adinarayana Reddy became a totally devout person
and absorbed in serving Gurudeva. Finally, he was summoned by
Gurudeva to His place on 06.12.1990.
A Sadguru accompanies his truthful devotees at all times in
the universe until they succeed in attaining Sadgati (ultimate
abode). This is the substance of Gurudeva’s way of executing righ-
teous works.
Can destiny change its course of action in case a human is
superior and tough! One has to undergo the resultant sorrows and
sufferings of past Karma. No one can escape from its tentacles.
Until and unless the shackles of past Karma get broken, one has to
suffer the tortures in the cycle of life-death-birth. Till such time
the Jeeva cannot be liberated from the aggressive cycle.
Totally dedicated in His service, except for the Divine Mani-
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festation Form of Gurudeva, there was not an iota of scope for
Mataji to think of worldly happenings. Like a true disciple she in-
stalled His Divine Form in the temple of her heart. Yet, she is
destined to undergo the torments of past Karma like any other
human being. And, the devout Mataji left her sufferings to the will
of Gurudeva. But, how can Gurudeva, the Eternal Shower of Mercy
keep silent when a devotee suffers? He is duty-bound to free His
disciple from the shackles of Karma and can He ignore the righ-
teous and devout Mataji? Gurudeva, the Shelter of the Destitute,
was determined to bestow Mother Tulasamma with the boon of
salvation. Though she was suffering with urinary tract infection as
a result of her past Karma, overlooking the agony she was en-
gaged in the service of Gurudeva. Suspecting something wrong,
much against her will, her son took her to the Nellore-American
Hospital and consulted Dr. Beramma. After examination, the doc-
tor said that Mataji was suffering with life-threatening cancer and
that they should consult specialist doctors at Madras as early as
possible. While efforts were on to take her there, Tulasamma bluntly
refused saying that she is not ready to come to any place and
returned back to the service of Gurudeva. Can the sun rays get
detached from the sun? Likewise, Mataji’s sole purpose is to stay
in the service of Gurudeva. Her determination was so strong that
being a slave of Gurudeva, the Inconceivable Power, her life and
death is in His Virtuous Hold and whatever be the outcome, it oc-
curs in Gurudeva’s presence and consent. “Sajeeveyam
kshanamapi” i.e., ‘It is not possible to live even a moment away
from Your Divine Presence’. Such was her strong will.
1. The devotee firmly resolved to render service, and
2. It is Sarveshwara, the All-Pervading, who heard the plea
The Form of Divine Trio, the All-Knowing and Omnipotent
Gurudeva, told, ‘Mother, you need not go anywhere. Bring cooked
rice in a new pot’. The power of Gurudeva’s commanding words
echoed and traversed with sound waves across the vast skies. With
the unmatched might of His commanding words, half of her suffer-
ing was reduced to nothing then and there itself. Donning the role
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of the Doer, Gurudeva, the Form of Lord Shiva, desired to pluck out
the balance of her sufferings through Karma Yoga. Obeying
Gurudeva’s order, Mataji brought cooked rice in a pot and placed it
before Him. Gurudeva, the Form of Holy Trinity, by stationing His
Divine Glimpse on the cooked rice, poured life into it. The item
(cooked rice) on which the divine glimpse of Gurudeva was sta-
tioned - instantly became supreme; which itself is the form of
Parabrahma. Apart, Gurudeva touched the rice to make it nectar-
ine and blessed it with incredible and miraculous power. When
every force on this earth bows before Him, the blessed power is no
less than all that might.
Gurudeva, the Nectarine Form, allowed Mother Tulasamma
to have the food (Brahma Padartha – The supreme food item),
which appear as mere cooked rice to the external world. She obliged
Gurudeva’s words.
Though it appear as cooked rice to the world, in fact it is soaked
in the divine nectar. The Vedas assert that whoever has the virtue
of having amrith (nectar), they are liberated from the cycle of birth
and death.
‘param avyayam’
(Bhagavad Gita Ch.7- 13 sloka)
viz., param = the Supreme and avyayam = the inexhaustible
Meaning: - The whole world is influenced by materialistic na-
ture and does not understand that transcendental to this material
nature is the ‘Supreme Lord’. The Brahman is inexhaustible.
‘sakshi cheta kevalo – nirgunascha’ …. as per Brahmopanishad,
it should be noted, the material nature exists as mere individual
form or thing and will get ruined, despite which Brahmamu is in-
exhaustible and eternal. Therefore, it should be ascertained that
the individual form or thing has a limitation but not Brahmamu
(explanation of Paramahamsa Balasubrahmanya Brahma Swamy).
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The imperishable Brahma Padartha is the form of Param
Brahma (the Supreme Personality of Godhead) and that Parabrahma
Form is the nectarine form. The Form is none other than that of
Lord Parameswara, the Supreme Authority. Those dwelling in the
heavenly abode have an eternal life and they are the one who are
as similar to the nectarine drops.
But, the divine and eternal message of Bhagavan Sri Krishna
for those born on earth (B. Gita Ch. 2 – 27 sloka) is, ‘jatasya hi
dhruvo mrutyur’, ‘one who takes birth is sure to perish’. To demon-
strate this eternal truth to the world, Bhagavan Sri Krishna Himself
proved by His ultimate end that He too is not exempted from death.
It would therefore be justified to take life as it comes and dis-
charge our responsibilities without any regrets. By Almighty’s
Mercy, such people are bound to merge with His Divinely Form.
In the Holy Bible, in the 14th chapter – 27th verse of Solomon,
it is stated … ‘whoever repose faith and fear in the Lord, he shall
be freed from the noose of death’.
Similarly in the Holy Quran, the pious words … innal - lazeena
– aamanu – va ami – lus – Sali – hati – yehee – deeham – rabbu –
hoob – bi – ee – maani – him – tazree – min – tah – tihi – mull –
unn – haaru – fee – janna – thin – neeyam.
Explanation: - With steadfast faith, whoever involves in do-
ing meritorious deeds, Almighty, as a token of their selflessness
and sincerity shall show the righteous path. In the heavenly gar-
den where everything is available, small streams flow underneath.
Gurudeva, the Absolute Form, blessed Mataji who relished
the cooked rice. From that very moment she took it, the disease
could not harm her any more. Without any hurdles, fortunate Mataji
got engaged in the service of Gurudeva. Yes, it is an incredible
occurrence. With this act, Gurudeva practically proved that the
Karmasesha (the balance of Karma whatever is left) gets exhausted
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only through unwavering Bhakti. Those who worship God with
single-minded devotion can even conquer the fears of old age and
death.
A cancer patient may survive for a few days or months. But
the virtuous woman (Tulasamma) who was under Gurudeva’s Ever-
Protective Shelter was not only denied death but blessed with a
long life too.
Permitted by Gurudeva, the Supreme Godhead, I reproduce
the text of His Srishti Cheeti (a text of prediction) in the coming
chapter.
“SRISHTI CHEETI” OF GURUDEVA
‘130 Pavanamulu dabbu, 10 Pavanamulu srishti, 3 uttara
dakshinamulo batte padu oka dakshinam. Aa dakshinamunaku
Tulasammagari jeevatmaku 2 kotlu andinadi. Oka lekka 60 kotlu,
oka lekka 136 kotlu - oka lekka 800 kotlu. 130 vela kotlu oka lekka,
800 kotlu oka lekka. 26 vela kotlu oka lekka. 8 ½ pavanamu oka
lekka. 1¼ pathika padiga. Tulasammagariki poye lekkalo 11
bhagamu Rajupalemunaku velagattinaru. 8 lakshala kotla srishti,
2 lakshala 30 voorlu vidichinaru. 06-09-1958 nunchi 6
samvatsaramulaku 6 yekaramula polamu teesikoni Tulasammagaru
pratyekamuga vundunu. Lankini nadiche kaada voorlu vochchinavi.
Saidarachapalle vadda nunchi dakshinamu. Venkatagiri vooriki
uttaramu maaganilo oka yekara povunu’.
Explanation:
1. Pavanamu, means ‘part’ (bhagamu) – 1 3 0 Pavanamulu, that is
4 parts viz., 1+3+0= 4, meaning, the owner of total property.
2. One part is 10 Pavanas. One part of Srishti is the life given by
Lord Brahma (The Creator). Meaning, Brahma Srishti is a 100 year
life. One part of 100 is twenty five years. Meaning, the life-span
given (by the Creator) to Tulasamma is only 25 years.
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3. She is blessed with two children but only one will survive.
4. To the surviving person, the expected figure is 2 children, 6 chil-
dren and one child. That is there will be a total of nine children to
the son of Tulasamma. Of the nine children, three shall have total
life span i.e., 60 odd years. The rest of the six children cannot be
accounted for.
5. Tulasamma is blessed by the Creator with 80 year life-span. In
these 80 years, 11 years of her life span is reduced by the plan-
etary effects of her husband. Rajupalemunaku (i.e., Raju means a
‘king’ / husband) 11 Bhagamulu (parts), which means 11 years of
life-span is reduced and the balance of left-over life is 80 - 11 = 69
years. Of which, 2 lakshala 30 voorlu, i.e., for a period of two
years and three months she shall suffer from ill-health. ‘voorlu
viduchuta’, means, suffering from ill-health.
Balance life span 69 years
Less : 2 years 3 months
Remaining life span 66 years 9 months life span
As on 06.09.1958 66 years 9 months
Less : 9 years 2 months
57 years 7 months
As on 06.09.1958, the age of Tulasamma is 57 years 7 months.
From that date, i.e.,if 9 years and 2 months of life span is added:
As on 06.09.1958 57 years 7 months
9 years 2 months
66 years 9 months
As on 06.11.1967, Mataji has completed 66 years and 9 months
of age
As per the text of prediction (Srishti cheeti) - 06.09.1958 + 9
years 2 months = 06.11.1967
From 06.09.58 + for 6 years viz., 6 acres i.e., upto 06.09.1964
she will stay away from her children. That is, taking 6 acres means
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to stay away for six years. Here, Lankini nadichinadi means, the
(lankini) sickness has harassed (nadichinadi) in accordance with
her Graha Dosha (adversity of planetary position).
Contradictory to Brahma’s decision, Gurudeva blessed her with
an additional life span of 15 years, 3 months & 15 days i.e., from
06.11.1967 to 21.02.1983. By this time her age must have been 82
years and 15 days. But, one year is reduced from her life-span for
an unfinished vow of Lord Venkateswara (i.e., Dakshinamu
Venkatagiri). Apart, 1 year and 15 days of Mataji’s life span is
reduced for she could not fulfill the vow at the temple of her native
village ‘uttaramu magani’. Hence, she would reach her ultimate
end at the age of 80 years.
Gurudeva took her into His divine fold after six months of His
shedding the mortal coil. She joined Gurudeva, the Heavenly Fa-
ther, on 21.02.1983.
It is the dreaded disease of cancer that has afflicted her body.
As a remedy, Mataji was asked to have the rice cooked in a new
pot. Is there any co-relation between the two? The incarnate God
in Human Form plays amazing divine sport which is beyond human
grasp or imagination. Caught in the worldly affairs, humans treat
them as silly acts. And, it is from this worldly grapple hold the
Almighty God wants to free and enlighten us.
Inspired by saintly people, whoever follows the righteous path
in a disciplined manner, they are bound to receive the blessings of
the Almighty. But, those who ignore and do not respond, they are
as similar to a snapped kite suspended in the mid-sky. The snapped
kites not only fail to reach the destination but land on tree-tops
and thorny stems or shall ultimately get torn to pieces. It is cer-
tain for such people to always run hither and thither.
That, which is invisible and beyond human grasp is made vis-
ible and possible to His devotees by the Omnipotent and Omni-
present Venkaiah Swamy. This is the substance of His every Di-
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vine Action. He feels delighted to stay in the hearts of those who
identify His actions. Even today, He not only provides relief but
removes the obstacles encountered by millions of people and
thereby makes them live in peace. He inspires and assists those
who tread the righteous path with undiminishing faith to reach
Him. We remain indebted to Gurudeva, the Divine Merciful Father,
for we cannot repay His debt even if we render service to Him like
a slave for several forthcoming births. Keeping away from doubts
and misgivings one ought to dive deep into the Spiritual Ocean by
chanting the Panchakshari (five-syllable) Mantra ‘Venkaiah Swamy”.
And, seeking Gurudeva’s Divine Refuge with the most blissful words
‘Anyada Saranam Nasti’ (Except You, there’s no other refuge), His
Ever-Loving Blessings shall shower on us at all times. This is the
Eternal Truth.
MATAJI VAKKAMMA [SABARI MATA]
Pious Vakkamma Talli (mother) was a devout servant of
Gurudeva and she is also called as ‘Sabari Mata’. She is the daugh-
ter of Smt. Mekala Mangamma, native of Basavarajupalem, a hamlet
of Mahimaluru village, Atmakur Tq., Nellore District. Her original
name was Obulamma, but for her devout service to Gurudeva, she
was called by one and all as Smt. Vakkamma.
When Obulamma was month-old child, her mother Mangamma
laid her to sleep on a mat and went to fetch drinking water. It so
happened later that Sri Rangadasu, the Guru (spiritual preceptor)
of Mangamma’s family came to the house. He saw the baby sleep-
ing there with a smile-lit face. Having found something unique, he
stationed his looks on the baby. Obsessed in deep thoughts, he
came to a conclusion that the baby possess something distinct
and divine and forgot himself in that trance. Meanwhile
Mangamma came back with a water pot and bowed before her
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Guru and enquired about his well-being and so on. Responding to
her in a state of great delight, he sat before the baby. With great
respect for the Guru, Mangamma made all necessary arrangements.
Accepting the respects as a host, Sri Rangadasu explained Smt.
Mangamma about the essence of God’s actions and His Divine
Play.
‘O Mother, this baby is a blessed and cherished offering of
God. You see, the baby is having a beautiful vertical mark on her
forehead as similar to the amazing one that adores the forehead
of Lord Srimannarayana. As a divine blessed human, she shall not
have any family or worldly responsibilities. Neither can anyone
succeed to enforce such responsibilities on her nor can such re-
sponsibilities reach her proximity. One or the other day this pious
girl-child shall mature at the Lotus Feet of the God Supreme’. Ex-
plaining thus and unfolding the secret, Sri Guru Rangadas left the
place.
Those who ably follow and grasp the essence of the teach-
ings of great saints, gurus and enlightened people, it is but natural
for such people to feel tempted to tread that path. But, it is a rare
phenomenon to lead a life in such a way.
Mangamma came to know through Guru Rangadasu that the
baby is a God-blessed child. As time passed away, failing to rec-
ollect the words of Guru, Mangamma arranged for the marriage of
her seven-year old daughter Chi. Obulamma with her brother Chi.
Giddaiah. Obeying the orders of her elders, the child felt delighted
on the presumption that it was all a mere play of fun. Unable to
imagine that this will be a great hurdle for her future, she just
enjoyed the events with a childish bent of mind. On attaining the
age of ten, she is forced to understand that she’s married to her
maternal uncle. But her inner-self influenced and asserted her
that she is not meant to lead a family life. She approached her
mother Mangamma and sought explanation about the marriage
and she explained everything to her.
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Obulamma affirmed, “amma, I should remain as to what I
was at my birth”, i.e., to remain a virgin.
Speaking in a firm and assertive tone Obulamma expressed
her disinterest in family life. On several occasions Mangamma
tried her best to convince and change the attitude of her daughter,
but in vain. At last she resolved to get her brother re-married with
another girl. For this event, Obulamma did whatever help she could
and made the marriage a success. Feeling delighted for being
freed from the shackles of family life, then onwards Obulamma
lived a pious life in a separate house in the company of her mother.
As a source of livelihood, she was maintaining a petty shop. Though
she appeared like an innocent village girl, at all times she was
engrossed in the thought of God. And, she was nearly 20 years old
at that time. One day she got blisters all over her body and the
villagers suspecting that some venomous insect bite might be the
cause. They took her to Gurudeva with the assistance of Sri
Murukooti Rami Reddy, a disciple of Swamy. In those days Gurudeva
was staying on the mound of Ankalammabotu. All those accompa-
nying Vakkamma paid salutations to Gurudeva and received His
blessings. In the process, Obulamma explained Gurudeva about
the physical agony she is undergoing. Gurudeva stationed His Di-
vine Looks on her and told Chelama Naidu who was sitting beside
Him, ‘ayya, ameku vetu-ku jabbu poda’ (vetu = single stroke). The
moment when Gurudeva uttered the words (Brahma Vakku), like
the command of God-Head Brahma, the Creator; Obluamma’s physi-
cal agony slowly melted down. She felt happy for getting instant
relief and along with others sought permission of the Divine Form
Gurudeva, to go back. Permitting others, Gurudeva asked
Obulamma, ‘Mother, where do you go. You have to spend your life
here only’. These command-like words came like a shower of boon
from the Mercy Incarnate Gurudeva. Obulamma felt, the words
were Divine Blessings in disguise to fulfill the sole objective of her
life. Deciding to totally surrender herself in the service of Gurudeva,
she began rendering selfless and dedicated service to Gurudeva
in such a way as similar to Mata Sabari. For her selfless service
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instinct, everyone started to address her as ‘Sabari Mata
Vakkamma’. Now and then she used to visit her village but finally
after some time she resolved to dedicate her life to Gurudeva alone,
the Heavenly Father. She followed and served Gurudeva wherever
He went and in fact it is the right approach to receive His Eternal
Grace. Keeping aloof from sorrows, suffering, attachments and
temptations, she excelled above all others in rendering a selfless
and dedicated service to Gurudeva. She strongly felt that ‘service’
itself is an instrument and ultimate destination of her life. And,
with this blessed opportunity she aspired to stay eternally at the
Holy Feet of Gurudeva.
In those days, Sri Chelama Naidu, Sri Vemaiah, Sri Laxmaiah
Naidu, Sri Jayaramaiah and Sri Narayana Swamy used to accom-
pany Gurudeva. Constantly uttering and repeating the Divine Mas-
ter, Gurudeva’s name, pious Vakkamma Talli was totally engrossed
in the service of Gurudeva. When she was feeling tired, Gurudeva,
the Protector of the Meek, used to say, ‘Mother, why do you keep
on working? Won’t someone give you a morsel of food if you sit
under the tree’? But, her dedication towards service was such
that she forgets her toil and physical strain. One day she went to
her village and on her way back, the stream she has to cross was
overflowing. She recollected the words of Sri Chalama Naidu....‘in
case the stream is overflowing, travel by boat and cross the stream’.
It is Vakkamma (Obulamma), the pious woman who has reached
the shore of the stream to serve Gurudeva, the God Supreme in
Human Form. To reach the destination she has to cross the flow-
ing stream and her objective is to reach Gurudeva. In that trance
she could only see the Divine Form of Gurudeva on the other side
of the stream. With the sole concern and objective of reaching
Gurudeva, she did not care the dreadful surging flow of waters.
Constantly repeating Gurudeva’s name that provided her with the
supreme power and courage; she stationed her looks on Gurudeva
and spread out her heart at His Worshipful Feet. With such a firm
resolve the pious woman crossed the flowing stream and reached
the other shore of the stream and Prostrated at Gurudeva’s Feet.
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Despite wading through the dangerous surging waters, to
everyone’s surprise her clothes have either became wet or looked
water-drenched. Before the turbulent and surging stream waters,
is she not a tiny human form! Where, even expert swimmers do
not dare to venture out in such grim situations, the saintly Mata
Vakkamma Talli simply crossed the stream with a strong will to
seek refuge under Gurudeva’s Divine and Protective Shelter. Can
anyone anticipate a more amazing event rather than this? For the
Supreme and Omnipotent Form, every righteous person is blessed
with His refuge.
Obulamma was fondly called as Vakkamma by Gurudeva, the
Supreme Jnani. Going into the past, one can also recollect that
Adi Sankaracharya renamed one of his disciple by name Sananda
as Padmapada. It is my responsibility to disclose a similar event
at this juncture. One day Sananda, a disciple of Adi Sankaracharya,
was sitting on the banks of a stream. He heard the voice of his
Guru Sankara calling him from the other side of the shore. Obey-
ing the orders of Guru, he instantly stepped into the deep waters
of the stream. Captivated by his disciple’s steadfast faith, Adi
Sankaracharya spontaneously created a path of lotus flowers un-
derneath the feet of his disciple with his supernatural powers. In-
stead of getting drowned in the full-flowing stream, the sishya sim-
ply walked over the flowery path of lotuses and safely reached his
Guru standing on the other side of the stream. Since disciple
Sananda simply walked over the path laid with lotus flowers on the
whirling stream waters; then onwards he is fondly called as
‘Padmapada’.
Other day, Sri Narayana Swamy, a disciple of Gurudeva, came
there by crossing the overflowing stream with utmost difficulty.
Immediately upon arrival he said, “what Gurudeva, I was totally
inundated upto the level of my mouth while crossing the flowing
stream, whereas clothes worn by Vakkamma did not even become
wet while crossing the stream’? The All-Knowing Merciful Gurudeva
told, ‘you know, she was fasting on that day’. By the blessings of
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the Great Master Gurudeva, she is permanently called by the name
‘Vakkamma’ from that day.
In those days Gurudeva used to perform Jala Stambana - a
process in which the flow of stream water is diverted in an oppo-
site direction. Being continuously engaged in this act, his legs got
acutely water-infected and pus trickled out in drops from the in-
fected part. Noticing the inexplicable suffering of Gurudeva with
deep concern, Vakkamma expressed her willingness to treat Him
with acacia (leaves of Thumma chettu which have high medicinal
value) leaves grinded to a paste. Gurudeva agreed to her plead-
ing. Running with delight she gathered some leaves, pounded them
into a paste and approached Gurudeva to apply the medicinal paste
on the infectious parts of His legs. But Gurudeva declined, saying,
‘no, today is an untouchable day’.
The proclamation came from the Omnipresent Gurudeva
It is Vakkamma, the devotee who obeyed the orders
Without getting disappointed, the next day Vakkamma came
with a preparation of fresh medicinal paste (tumma leaves) and
pleaded Gurudeva to permit her to apply it over the infectious legs.
Without objection, Gurudeva permitted her to serve Him. As if
permitted to treat Lord Sri Ramachandra with her own hands,
Vakkamma forgot herself in a joyful-trance. She cleansed the ooz-
ing water and pus of Gurudeva’s infected legs with her saree hem
(border) and applied the medicinal grinded paste. Later she waved
air with visenakarra (a hand-blown pad made of palm leaf) until
the applied paste got totally dried-up. The way Sabari Mata wor-
shiped and served Lord Rama, the service of Vakkamma Talli ren-
dered to Gurudeva bore no difference.
Gurudeva, the Embodiment of Lord Srimannarayana, allowed
her child-like and devout follower Vakkamma to serve Him and show-
ered His divine blessings on her.
Occupied in the service of Gurudeva, one day Vakkamma ex-
pressed her long cherishing desire, as, ‘Swamy, I want to visit Kashi’.
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Gurudeva, the Universal Creator, thrice said, ‘Mother! You want to
see Kashi, to see Kashi, to see Kashi’. The very moment, Vakkamma
slipped into a state of trance. Regaining her senses after nearly
two hours; struck with amazement she said in a blissful tone,
‘Swamy, with Your mercy, I took bath in the Holy Ganges and had
darshan of Lord Kashi Vishweswara. What more should I need in
this life’? What a great good fortune and what a marvel of leela is
it! Let us bow in reverence and surrender at the Lotus Feet of
Gurudeva, the Abode of Peace.
In this context, it is appropriate to quote the incredible sport
of Sri Sri Sri Sadasiva Brahmendra Swamy, the supreme personal-
ity. During the fag end of his life, Sadasiva Brahmendra Swamy
stopped wandering from place to place and settled at Nerur. One
day children surrounded him and expressed their desire to see the
Thirunallu (festival celebrations) taking place at Madhura. With a
smile-lit face the Love-Incarnate Form, Sadasiva Brahmendra
Swamy, gestured the children to close their eyes. Upon closing
their eyes, the children instantly landed at Madhura. After watch-
ing the celebrations to their hearts content, they ate snacks of-
fered by Swamy at Madhura, the place where the festival celebra-
tions took place. And, when everything was over the children were
asked to open their eyes and they found themselves in Nerur, the
place where they were before.
Vakkamma, the pious woman used to move across the village
to fetch milk and used to provide Gurudeva with a liquid mix of
milk and ragi (grains of eleusine/coracana) powder as food. She
also used to procure tobacco leaves, Gurudeva’s favorite thing.
Mixing Ragi powder with milk she would boil the liquid on a little
flame until she feels satisfied that the liquid is appropriate for
consumption by Gurudeva. Sabarimata Vakkamma Talli served
Gurudeva, the Eternal Light of Universe, with utmost dedication.
Constantly reciting His Divine Name until her last breath, she even-
tually merged into Gurudeva’s Self. Let us pay great grand respects
for the mother who glowingly positioned herself in the Sacred Heart
of the Divine Master.
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Anta-kale ca mam eva
Smaran muktva kalevaram
Yah prayati sa mad-bhavam
Yati nasty atra samsayah
(Bhagavad Gita, Chap.8, Sloka-5)
Whoever chants and attentively meditate incessantly medi-
tate on the conscious self and quits his body remembering Me
alone at once attains My nature. There is no doubt on this.
CURING LEPROSY - GIVING A NEW
LEASE OF LIFE BY GURUDEVA
‘Service to humanity is service to God’. In every human, Lord
Eshwara dwells. Love every human and serve them in need. With-
out selfishness whoever renders service to the needy, God Shall
shower His Mercy on them. God helps those who righteously and
whole-heartedly do everything.
To impart this eternal truth, Gurudeva, the God Supreme,
incarated in a human form so as to enlighten humans to tread the
path directed by Him. The modes adopted by the Master of the
Universe, Gurudeva are explained for the benefit of the readers.
Sri Munaga Sriramulu Shetty, a native of Penubarti village,
Gonupalli, Nellore Dist., was suffering with the dreaded disease
of leprosy. His all other family members were also suffering with
one or the other disease or ailments and their physical and mental
sufferings are beyond description. Having come to know about
Gurudeva, the Miracle-God of Kaliyuga, they came and knelt at His
Holy Feet, beseeching to free them from the inexplicable suffer-
ings and deadly ailments. Upon Gurudeva’s advise they opened a
petty shop and gradually picking-up they started earning profits.
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Despite miserable sufferings, whenever they thought of Gurudeva
they used to visit Him. One year has thus elapsed. Sriramulu who
decided to donate certain share of profit earned through the petty
business had spared profit earned amount of Rs. 600/- in the name
and service of Gurudeva. After one year, Gurudeva left Podalakuru
village along with His disciples Sri Chelama Naidu, Sri Chidananda
Swamy (who is staying in his ashram at Ramudupalem, near
Mypadu, Nellore Tq.) and went to Penubarthi village. He went to
Sri Munaga Sriramulu’s house and sanctified the place. Whoever
keeps total faith on the Almighty God, He in turn protects His be-
loved devotees. Likewise, showering His Grace, Gurudeva drew
Munaga Sriramulu towards Him. By bestowing him with a new
lease of life with His Presence (darshan), Touch (sparsa) and Pos-
ture (asana), Gurudeva relieved His revered devotee from the
dreaded disease of leprosy.
darshana :- the presence of Gurudeva, the Kaliyuga God Incar
nate, is indeed His ‘darshan’.
sparsa :- Gurudeva, the God Incarnate in Human Form
cleansed the pus and water dripping out of Sriramulu
Shetty’s leprosy infected legs with His own hands.
The Almighty’s hand touch is indeed His ‘sparsa’.
asana :- firmly binded the mind of His disciple with serene
feelings and stationing him in that posture ‘asana’,
before the holy presence of Divine Master
The presence of Gurudeva and the later course of His divine
hand touch had dislodged the shackles of the persons past karma.
As a result of the blessings of Gurudeva, he could meditate by
heart and recite Gurudeva’s sacred name with a steady and se-
rene state of mind. Gurudeva, the Divine Refuge, provided His
serene shelter and fulfilled the desire of Sri Munaga Sriramulu.
mantramu :- Is there any other transcendental chant other than
chanting the name of ‘Gurudeva?’ Getting engrossed
in this divine act shall liberate any person from the
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ill-effects of past Karma. The pious attribute gave
a new lease of life to Sri Munaga Sriramulu.
biksha :- to free the person from the grapple-hold of what-
ever Karmic sufferings that are still in store, the God-
Incarnate in Human Form Himself came over there.
He ignited fire to appease the Fire God in a bid to
drive away the dreaded disease from the body and
to give a new lease of life. Apart, Gurudeva appeased
His Hunger by having food (biksha) at the place.
Glory to Gurudeva ! With His blessings, all the family mem-
bers of Sri Munaga Sriramulu have been liberated from various
diseases and pains which have been persistently threatening their
day-to-day lives. In this way, the Formless but All-Pervading
Gurudeva moves from place to place and protects millions of suf-
fering people across the world.
His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy! We beg Your Di-
vinely Grace to distance us from worldly illusions and dualities.
DISCOURSE OF GURUDEVA(ON THE EPIC RAMAYANA)
The rare ones who get enlightened by the Teachings of Guru
would awaken from the sleep of ignorance and realize what
Brahmatatwa (the true knowledge of Supreme Spirit) is. Sri Bala
Brahmananda Swamy is one such rare person. Gurudeva, the Form
of Absolute Truth, revealed the secrets of Ramayana and
Mahabaratha to Sri Bala Brahmananda Swamy at Mataji
Tulasamma’s house, Penubarty village, Nellore Dist.
The narration of Gurudeva:-
The importance of five elements and their properties.
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Lanka – The island, i.e., heart
Ravanasurudu – Not the ten-headed demon king of Lanka. It
is Rajo Guna (associated with animals and activity, emotions, de-
sire, selfishness and passion) of a person.
Padi thalalu i.e., five persons (sayibulu) of Kaluvayi village +
five persons (sayibulu) of Venkatagiri village.
Sense Organs (Jnanendriyalu) are five, viz :1. Srotru - hearing (ears)
2. Twaik - feeling (touch)
3. Chakshuvu - seeing (eyes)
4. Jihwa - tasting (tongue)
5. Ghraana - smelling (nose)
Working Organs (Karmendriyalu) are five, viz :1. Vaak - mouth
2. Paani - hand
3. Paada - feet
4. Paayu - exerting organ
5. Upastha - urinary organ
The one which rules (yeledi) us is the wisdom of heart (hridiya
lanka).
Who is Rama? Rama is an ‘individual self’, a life (atmaramulu).
His servant is Anjaneyulu – brother of wind i.e., the ‘life-giving
oxygen’ (prana vayuvu).
Anjaneyulu, means ‘oxygen’. Atmaramulu is an ‘individual self’
(life). The bridge (varadhi) is the ‘nostril’ (pooja komma).
Anjaneyulu, the brother of wind, blows via Devarayapalli and
Rajupallem villages. Not only there, he blows all over the world.
While blowing to the other side, Chalama Naidu’s sister, Lankini
(maya-illusion) came in the way as a hurdle. Anjaneyulu, the wind,
punched Lankini (maya) thrice. When Lankini died, the laws of the
Sahasrara (the seat of wisdom and the focal point where all the
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energy is concentrated - It is also called a thousand-petalled lotus)
were revealed to the wind (Anjaneyulu). In turn, Anjaneyulu re-
vealed them to Rama i.e., Yenukurti Venkamanaidu. While walking
over the bridge of ‘nostril’ (pooja komma), ensure that all the ten-
heads of the demon-king Ravana are killed. Till then, Ravana won’t
get killed. In this context, the ‘ten-heads of Ravana’ are compared
with the ‘Ten Senses’, i.e., five persons (sayibulu) from Kaluvai vil-
lage and five persons (sayibulu) from Venkatagiri village. One should
conquer the ‘Ten Senses’ for self-realization. They are ‘five
Karmendriyas’ (Active Expressions, viz., eliminating, reproducing,
moving, grasping, speaking) and ‘five Jnanendriyas’ (Cognitive
Senses, viz., smelling, tasting, seeing, touching, hearing). Then,
Vibhishana (brother of Ravana), the righteous person with purest
character (satvic) is made the King of Heart. From there, they all
reached Nagula Vellaturu. Constructing a temple, they stayed there.
Swamy said, ‘realizing this secret is enough. It is sufficient and
nothing more is required.
On the Epic Mahabharata : Gurudeva said thus…..
Dharmaraju (the character in Mahabarat) is an insane person. If
not, will he choose to play the risky game of dice? He is mad after
the game. He was sitting head-bent in a palace without any doors
but in a structure that was built on a single pillar in a forest on the
northern side of the woods. It had only one window (righteousness
had bent its head and bowed down). Whenever he felt hungry, he
would search for someone who would offer food. One person,
Malleedu Ramayya used to fasten some fruits in a kerchief and
throw them through the window. He used to sit bowing his head
down and ate food whenever he felt hungry. Bheema (the stron-
gest person with a mighty strength) became lighter than cotton. It
means, the mighty strength of righteousness (dharma) has dimin-
ished. Anticipating that his householders would admonish him,
Arjuna used to roam here and there and used to sleep in the open
yard by 11 in the night
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Ayya, today’s Arjuna is not the same character as in the epic
Mahabharata. It is a wheel consisting of 24 blades (hub and ful-
crum). Each blade is sharpened on each of its three sides. When
the wheel is in motion, without getting beheaded the one who
puts his head into the wheel is himself Arjuna. The 24 blades of
the wheel are known as the 24 sense organs and each sense or-
gan is triple-edged. The one who triumphs over them is similar to
Arjuna, the righteous person. One can also presume this Chakra
(the said wheel) as that of ahorathra, viz., the 24-hour Kala Chakra
(the wheel of time). This indeed is the Matsya Yantra (a rotating
wheel with a toy-fish - located at the top which is the target spot
to be hit by the archer by watching the reflection of the rotating
fish in the waters below) in the epic Mahabharata. Arjuna hit the
matsya yantra, which means, Arjuna could conquer the fleeting
Kala Chakra (time) and hence he is proclaimed victorious. Con-
quering the sense organs, Arjuna became a moral person. Thus he
acquired Arjunathvam, viz., Arjuna means a person who is noble
and pure.
Nakula and Sahadeva – Spiritually wise and thoughtful
Bowing down their heads, they have left the place. Where is
Droupadhi? It means, Droupadhi is not only with five Pandavas
but present every where in the world. The universe is a combina-
tion of the five vital elements (Panchabutas) and represents peace
(shanti).
The Mahabharat war was fought for 18 days. Ayya, it does
not mean that the war ended after 18 days. In the war field of
heart, the war between the bad and the good characteristics goes
on forever even during sleep, until its death. Do you know how the
war would come to an end? If we approach mad people the prob-
lem will be solved. And where do mad people stay? The answer is
they are born here and there. Why are they born? It is like trying to
drive away the group of oxen which are not able to move.
The real mad persons are the Mahatmas’ (Great saints / per-
sons revered for high-mindedness) and Avadhutas (mystics who
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have risen above body-consciousness, duality, and worldly concerns)
who experience perpetual bliss. Whenever evil and sin confront
the world, Avadhuta’s incarnate on the earth in human form to
impart Jnana (wisdom) to those who are caught in the mire of
material desires and pleasures of the world. Their objective is to
enlighten and bring to consciousness those persons who are like
oxen, unable to move and even lack basic knowledge.
When Gurudeva, the Divine Father, was wandering in Penna
Badwel, His beloved disciple Sri Ramanaidu was serving Him. At
an auspicious time, Gurudeva, the Form of Supreme Godhead, be-
gan a discourse on the present, past and future worldly issues.
The discourse lasted for four days. The discourses of Paramatma
Swaroopa Gurudueva have been entrenched in the heart of dis-
ciple Sri Ramanaidu. The discourses have been disclosed to
Padarenuvu (the author) by Sri Ramanaidu. What was discoursed
on that day by Gurudeva, ‘the Trikalagnani’ (who is aware of the
past, present and future times), as an author I got this blessed
opportunity to narrate the same under the title, “Trikalavedi”.
TRIKALAVEDI (The All-Knowing)
Swamy predicted that a bridge will be constructed near
Somasila and a bund will be laid from Garlapati Cheruvu to Chintala
Atmakuru and it will be turned into a big tank. Nine years later
Nagula Vellaturu village will be rebuilt. What Gurudeva said on
that day is now becoming a reality. He further said, “after rebuild-
ing Nagula Vellaturu, in the coming 20 years all other villages shall
come-up on the surrounding mounds”. And, after 40 years they
will shift to other mounds or hills. By that time Penchalakona will
become a town and there won’t be any farming by bullocks. The
cows, oxen and buffaloes will become food for the people.
Gurudeva further said, if a man comes down to the earth, he will
reap 200 acres of farming and then goes to the hill.
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The future is beyond the grasp of description. At that time,
the population of women will be 7 out of 8 parts and that of men
will be a mere one out of 8 parts. In the circumstances, if a male
person comes across women, they will chase him as similar to a
bull chasing a matured cow.
Later, Kaliyuga continues for 4000 years. In the span of these
4000 years there exists Bandachoopu (this bandachoopu is in be-
tween the moon (Chandra mandalam) and earth (bhoo mandalam)).
On the bandachoopu, man shall build a space station (bandla
doddi). The planes flying from earth shall halt at the bandla doddi
(space station).
In the meantime there will be routine journeying between
the earth and ‘moon’. Life-span of humans at that time will be 400
years (who travel between earth and moon). Later, the entire earth
and mountains will submerge into sea. In the flooded sea waters,
the earth and mountains will float. We will be there at that time.
The above sequence is narrated from the second part of
Gitamruta of Gurudeva (a discourse given by Gurudeva on the morn-
ing of 15-01-81 at 9 a.m Thursday, at Golagamudi, Nellore (A.P)).
Henceforth, there won’t be any hold over the world. Yes,
Venkaiah shall come. He comes in a Saintly Form.
Y
Gurudeva, the Saviour and Prime Mover, often used to stay
in the temple of Aanjaneya Swamy at Golagamudi. One day a
pious lady came to Gurudeva with tears welled-up in her eyes and
prostrated before Him with utmost devotion and humbly sought
His blessings to have a male child. Gurudeva, the All-Pervading
and Compassionate God, spoke to her, “amma, you have three
sons already who are now ruling the three worlds. Are you still a
childless woman!”. Taken aback by Gurudev’s words, she said, “O
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Gurudeva at the Anjaneya Swamy Temple,
Golagamudi
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Father! I am deeply depressed and burdened for not bearing a child
so far’. Your contention that ‘I am a mother of three sons who are
ruling the three worlds’, really astonish me. I am greatly confused
and unable to digest the words. Then Gurudeva said “Mother! You
are neither having a hen’s heart nor the brain of a dog. Can people
who are leading a worldly life understand my language?’’. This is a
unique divine (Devanagari) language amongst the 18 prescribed
languages. The pious lady once again touched Gurudeva’s Divine
Feet and returned to her house with the blessings of Gurudeva.
Clarification:-
Anantuni Antarvahini : “Mugguru biddalu vunnaru. Moodu
lokaleruthunnaru. Meeku kodi gunde ledu. Kukka medadu ledu.
Duggani bathukulaku nenu cheppe bhasha ardhamayyeada. Idi
padunenimidi bhashalaku atheethamaina devanagarika bhasha’’.
Gurudeva spoke thus with the pious lady … “There are three
children. They are ruling the three worlds. You do not have a heart
of a hen or the brain of a dog. Can people leading a worldly life
(duggani bathukulu = lives equivalent to an air bubble) understand
my language? This divine language is unique and more advanced
than the 18 known languages”. It is the God’s incomprehensible
and ever-lasting divine language. Padarenuvu, the dust-particle
at Gurudeva’s Holy Feet, by the Gracious Blessings of Gurudeva
shall narrate the heavenly facts.
Gurudeva’s discourse: The three children are Sattva, Rajas
and Thamo, the three characteristics. In describing the three-char-
acteristics as three children, the virtuous woman has become a
mother of the three-characteristic children. Thereby she has be-
come such a pious lady worth finding a place in the Heart of the
Almighty. To such a great personality, the necessity for worldly-
linked children is not at all a necessity. This is the gist of Gurudeva’s
discourse.
Not having ‘the heart of a hen’: Hen is a gentle crea-
ture among the sect of birds. In a bid to appease its hunger, it is
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even swallowing the deadly poisonous scorpions and lizards by
pricking with its nose. The gist of this is - when necessity de-
mands, even a well mannered human exhibits the strength of will
and demonstrates his heroic action to the world.
‘The brain of a dog’: A dog is provided with a special kind of
intellectual power (Medha Shakti) by the God. With the intellect,
a dog is able to detect the things and locate persons hundreds of
miles away with the smelling power of its nostrils. This feature is
enabling humans to grasp the truth and to know the facts.
As per Gurudeva’s discourse, it is to be understood that with
the assistance of this small creature (dog), we are able to acquire
the knowledge of worldly affairs.
Duggani Batukulu (comparing the uncertain life with
that of an air bubble): In the olden days, ‘Ruvvalu’ or
‘Dammidilu’ (coins of currency) are the least valued coins of cur-
rency. If two Dammidilu or two Ruvvalu are individually added, it
is called Duggani. It means, “the least-valued ones is called
Duggani”. In this universe the life-span of a human being is as
uncertain as that of a floating air bubble. Hence, what Gurudeva
meant to say is - human life is always uncertain and is least val-
ued like a Duggani.
The Devanagarika Basha (the divine language) is
extraordinary amongst the 18 known languages:
During the Dwaparayuga, the 18-chaptered Bhagavad-Gita was
narrated and explained in detail by Lord Krishna to Arjuna at the
Kurukshetra war. This sacred Gita is no less than the message of
God to humanity and it is meant for enlightening the future gen-
erations. The divine discourse given by Gurudeva, the God in Hu-
man Form in this era is more than what is taught by the 18 chapter
Bhagavad-Gita. The fact is thrown to light by Gurudeva Himself.
What Gurudeva, the Divine Father, meant to say is that this
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devanagari language (basha) is extraordinary amongst the 18 pre-
scribed languages.
By the time Gurudeva was able to reach Penchalakona area,
people were assuming that He is a mad Swamy. At that place,
Swamy explained his experiences as …. One night while Gurudeva
was deeply thinking as to how to climb the hill top, He went into a
state of sleep at the portico of the temple. When he woke-up after
a few hours, He found Himself lying on the flat surface on top of
the hill. Swamy said “ayya, blessing of Penchala Swamy are thus
alike.”
Apart from vast coconut and banana plantations, saints also
live in the area of Penchalakona. On the north-west side upon the
high hill, two pestles (rokallu) will grow, viz., one will grow two-
and-half miles and the other will grow one-and-half miles. Both
the pestles will crash at once on the hill with a big sound. A part of
the hill will be reduced to dust. With that sound all the saints will
gather over there. Some portions of the rocky dust will be shared
in small portions by all the saints. This will become their life-source
all through the year. This will be a recurring feature every year and
Sri Penchala Swamy will thus show them a way for livelihood. This
is what is narrated by Gurudeva, the Boon-granting God.
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COMMANDING THE NATURE(Prakruti)
Those were the days, Gurudeva was staying with disciples in
Kulluru Rajupalem village. Under the hot-noon sun, He used to
place some sticks of firewood into the mud on the edge of the
tank. The actions of Gurudeva are incredible by nature and ordi-
nary people can either judge or guess the outcome of His Divine
Actions. Since people lack the required grasping ability, they were
unable to guess the objective of Gurudeva’s actions. Yet the vil-
lagers felt certain that Gurudeva is doing something beneficial for
humankind.
When water overflowed or when it rained in torrents or when
streams got breached; the water never crossed the particular point
where Gurudeva placed the firewood sticks into the mud on the
edge of the tank. Perhaps to ensure that His children are not put
to danger by the flood waters in future, Gurudeva commanded the
Goddess Earth, Ganga Mata and the Rain God Varuna to desist
from crossing the water level marked by Him. This divine action of
Gurudeva reminds us of the story of Laxmana Rekha from the Epic
Ramayana.
Call Him either Lord Rama or Lord Krishna or call Him as the
One Who Commands the Nature - in whatever name we call Him,
it is our Gurudeva, Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah Swamy, the God-
Incarnate in this Kali Yuga, who saves us in times of need. Indeed
He is the one who descended on the earth as a God in human Form
with an objective to serve the humankind. Unfathomable is His
greatness and a mere gracious look of His shall bring great good
fortune. Hence, it is our primary duty to serve and praise Him in
our day-to-day life.
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CONTROLLING THE FORCE OF
OVERFLOWING STREAM
When Gurudeva was in Penna Badwel, due to torrential rains,
river Penna was overflowing. Bunds of the surrounding reservoirs
and canals got breached and the river waters had reached alarm-
ing levels. The people of adjoining areas felt terrified. If the bund
of the river gets breached, the gushing waters will certainly flood
all areas. Terrified, the agitated people felt that their lives were in
danger. Noticing the pathetic state of the people, Gurudeva’s heart
stirred with love and melted with mercy. The Protector and Sav-
iour came to the flooded area and sawto it that some narrations
are written on white paper chits (srishti rathalu). He threw them
into the gushing waters, pleading the river, “O Mother! If you en-
ter the villages with this gushing force, won’t the people feel dis-
tressed”. With these pleading words of Gurudeva, the gushing force
of waters decreased and soon came to a normal state. Villagers
felt unbound joy for they were saved from a terrible and imminent
calamity. Having lost hope on their lives, they felt immensely in-
debted to the Kali Yuga Avatara, Gurudeva. But in what way can
they repay the boon of new life bestowed on them by Gurudeva?
These are all a child’s play to the Omnipotent Gurudeva, who Him-
self is the Nature and the Nature itself is He.
To draw devotees under His Umbrella of Joy and to bless hu-
mankind with auspiciousness, Bhagavan appears on the earth in
the form of a human.
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For the sake of universal welfare, Bhagavan Sri Sri Sri Venkaiah
Swamy used to wander from one place to another. As the doer
(karta), whoever approach Him, Gurudeva, the Savior and Prime
Mover, would bless them with joy abound and contentment. He is
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the One and Only who shows the right path and acts like a guiding
force for the present and future times.
During the hot summer days, Gurudeva would wander near
the areas of plantations. Noticing the villagers drawing water from
deep wells with the aid of oxen and water buckets, Swamy felt pity
for the toil they undergo in the scorching sun. With His blessings,
He would make them forget their tiredness. The farmers pleaded,
“Swamy, unable to bear the scorching fury of the Sun God, it is the
dumb animals which suffer more than humans for want of water.
We are unable to see their misery. Crops are steadily drying due to
scarcity of water. O Merciful Swamy, please save us from the im-
minent calamity.” Immediately the Master of Nature, Gurudeva
said, “Ayya, just wait for some time”. Assuring them, He left the
place. But, they could not understand what Gurudeva said. When
the scorching sun became unbearable by mid-day, the farmers re-
turned with the cattle. After having lunch, the farmers came back
to their fields for cultivation. But, as if commanded, the scorching
sun slowly began to withdraw its intensity. Paying due attention to
the Master of Nature, Gurudeva, the Rain God (Varuna) spontane-
ously filled the sky with rain clouds and it rained continuously. The
farmers felt excited and overjoyed by the sudden downpour. With
unbound delight they made their way bXK home by singing, danc-
ing and drenching in the rain.
With the assured blessings of Gurudeva, the farmers had their
wish fulfilled and the thirst of the cattle was also quenched.
“Surudrumoyadwadu pasritardhadah”
I shall fulfill the wants of my devotees like the divine wish-
fulfilling tree (Kalpa vriksha). That’s the reason why people sur-
render to Me.
O protector! I am Your servant - I am Your servant - I am Your
servant!
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THE ASHRAM OF SRI BALANANDA SWAMY
(GURUDEVA THE MASTER OF THE NATURE)
On the 25th of September 1976, Gurudeva started from Talupuru
Ashram along with His disciples to a place called Siddalaiah Konda.
From there he reached the Ashram of Sri Balananda Swamy. Sishyas
asked Gurudeva, the Protector, “Swamy, there are no rains till date.
When are the rains going to come.” Gurudeva, the Universal Cre-
ator replied, “Ayya, God provides only three heavy rains. One in,
one-and-half months span. Later in two spells in an interval of two
months and fifteen days and another after three months. But there
won’t be any rain now”. The group of sishyas told Swamy that
there is acute scarcity of drinking water for humans and the cattle
as well. Crops are likely to get damaged and there is every scope
for drought. The Form of Mercy, Swamy said, “how come if there’s
no water. We should do some tough job to bring rains.” In the mean-
time someone offered warm water (uduku neeru) i.e., Ragi Malt
which is the food of Gurudeva. Swamy said, “Ayya, ! Unless the job
is accomplished how can I have water. If I take water, those in the
heavens will not accept” (Swamy used to call the porridge of mil-
let raagi as udukuneeru). Since then, without interruption he kept
shouting aloud, “bandi aapayya”.
Sitting before Havan Kund (Gundamu) Swamy spent three days
and three nights by engaging Himself in His Divine Work. On the
fourth day He left to Kalichedu. At Sri Kalyana Rama Mica Mines,
Kalichedu, He continued His Divine Rituals for another three days
and three nights. Likewise, without food and sleep, the Universal
Protector, Gurudeva spent a total of six days. On the evening of
seventh day Gurudeva ordered His sishyas to initiate a bath to
Him. When the bathing process is about to conclude, Gurudeva
laughed again and again saying, “the whole chunk is uprooted.
Take me inside.” Gurudeva, the God Supreme, was taken inside a
nearby room. Upon His entering the room, as if the Rain God is
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demonstrating His authority, day and night it rained incessantly
for two days. On the morning of third day, Gurudeva told that its
time to go to Talupur immediately . As desired all of them went to
the ashram of Narayana Das at Talupur. It was 10:30 AM. Surpris-
ingly, the rain stopped as if ordered by the Rain God while Gurudeva
performed journey from Kalichedu to Talupur. Immediately after
Swamy reached the destination and entered the ashram, rain
started pouring incessantly. On the evening of that day Gurudeva
ordered his disciples to ensure that sufficient mud is laid in heaps
in the low-lying lands so that the water of the streams will not
flood the villages.
Despite heavy downpour, disciples obliged Gurudeva’s orders
and reached the ashram. All through the night Gurudeva kept shout-
ing aloud, “stop the cart (bandi apayya)”. Gurudeva permitted
Varuna (the Rain God) to slowly halt the heavy downpour and obey-
ing His orders the rain receded. The following morning, Gurudeva,
the Omnipotent Form, broke His fast and had some food. Gurudeva’s
delight knew no bounds. During that year the rivers and tanks got
filled with sufficient water and those farmers who faced acute wa-
ter scarcity had reaped a rich harvest. Their lives were happy and
prosperous. This way, Gurudeva, the Wish-Fulfilling Tree and the
Hope of the Needy, dislodged the sufferings of His devotees and
gave them shelter in times of need. Prostrations to the Divine Lo-
tus Feet of Venkaiah Swamy, the Form of Peace and Comfort.
A Compassionate Look at Gurudeva shall instantly pluck out
the sins accumulated during several of our past-births.
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