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SANCTORUM of GODDESS PADMAVATHI (Translation of Siri Koluvu) SANCTORUM OF GODDESS PADMAVATHI (Translation of Siri koluvu) English Version Prof. M. Madhusudana Rao Published by Executive Officer Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati. 2015 SANCTORUM OF GODDESS PADMAVATHI FOREWORD (Translation of Siri koluvu) Alamelu Manga is the Consort of Sri Venkateswara of the English Version ‘Seven Hills’. She is also named Padmavathi. The Shrine where Prof. M. Madhusudana Rao, this Divine Deity is situated is called Tiruchanur. This place is situated at a distance of 5km from Tirupati. Telugu Original This Temple is seen always filled with devotees who visit Julakanti Balasubrahmanyam Tiruchanur after the Darshan of Sri Venkateswara of Tirumala. According to Mythology, Srinivasa descended to Bhuloka T.T.D. Religious Publications Series No.1197 (Earth) in search of Sri Mahalakshmi who left Vykuntha in anger. © All Rights Reserved. But he could not find her. Inspite of marrying Padmavathi the First Edition : 2015 daughter of Akasa Raju, who was herself par excellence of Lakshmi, Srinivasa was in deep anxiety because he was deprived of Mahalakshmi’s presence. To his relief, he came to know that Copies : 2000 Sri Mahalakshmi was in Kolhapur (Maharashtra), and Srinivasa left for Kolhapur and did Penance to procure her, but all in vain. Later a voice (Akasavani) was heard which directed Srinivasa to Suka Maharshis’s Ashram. It asked him to build a Published by : Lotus Pond and do Penance on the banks of ‘Padma sarovara’ Dr. D. Sambasiva Rao, I.A.S., Executive Officer, to get Mahalakshmi. Following the words of Akasavani, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Srinivasa reached Tiruchanur, built a Padmasarovara and did Tirupati. Penance for Twelve (12) long years. As a result, on the day of Shudha Panchami of Kartika masa, Sri Mahalakshmi took incarnation in the thousand petalled Golden Lotus on Friday in DTP : Chief Editor’s Office, Padmasarovara. She became famous as ‘Sri Padmavathi’, for TTD, Tirupati. devotees. Srinivasa took her to his chest and left for Tirumala. But as per the request of Gods, Sri Mahalakshmi took the form of Archamurthi and is in Tiruchanur taking the name Printed at : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Press, ‘Padmavathi’ and ‘Alamelu Manga’ and She is blessing the Tirupati. 517507 devotees. INDEX ‘Siri Koluvu’ is a Telugu book written by Sri Julakanti Bala AUTHOR'S NOTE Subrahmanyam. This book narrates astonishing story of Origin of Padmavathi and the Utsavas of the Temple. Chapter 1 : TIRUCHANUR Prof. Mallavarapu Madhusudana Rao has translated ‘Siri Chapter 2 : SRI MAHALAKSHMI Koluvu’ into English to fecilitate the English knowing people Chapter 3 : THE MIRACLE OF PADMA SAROVARAM to get sufficient information about the Glory of ‘Sri Padmavathi’. I am thankful to the writer who has presented the book in Chapter 4 : PARANDHAMA IN SRI VAIKUNTHAM comprehensive and easy style which will inculcate interest in every reader. Chapter 5 : VISIT OF FOUR GREAT RISHIS TO SRI VAIKUNTHAM Hope that the readers will be showered with the blessings Chapter 6 : COMING OF BHULAKSHMI ON TO THE of Srinivasa along with Padmavathi in Plentitude. EARTH Chapter 7: BHU MAHALAKSHMI- ADI VARAHA SWAMI Chapter 8 : MAHALAKSHMI IN SRI VAIKUNTHAM Chapter 9 : ADI MAHALAKSHMI IN A MOOD OF HUFF Chapter 10: SIRULA THALLI'S ARRIVAL ON TO THE EARTH Chapter 11 : VEDA LAKSHMI Chapter 12 : VEDA LAKSHMI AS PADMAVATHI Chapter 13 : SWAMI'S KOLHAPUR VISIT Chapter 14 : THE INVISIBLE VOICE Executive Officer, Chapter 15 : SWAMI'S PENANCE Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati. Chapter 16 : ALAMELU MANGA'S INCARNATION VI Chapter 17 : HOW SRI MAHALAKSHMI APPROACHED SRINIVASA Chapter 18: DIALOGUE BETWEEN PADMAVATHI AND VYUHALAKSHMI Author's Note Chapter 19 : DIALOGUE BETWEEN SWAMI AND Even while realizing that my capacities are inad- VYUHALAKSHMI equate, I ventured on this difficult work, as it is Lord Chapter 20 : VYUHALAKSHMI'S GLORY Venkateswara who Himself made me work on this Chapter 21 : HER DIVINE GRACE project. This is a humble attempt to recreate in an- other language, as far as possible, closest and faith- Chapter 22 : VYUHALAKSHMI AS ANANTHALVAR'S ful, to the original text. A sincere attempt is made to DAUGHTER bring out the spirit of the text. I am deeply beholden Chapter 23 : ALAMELU MANGA'S KINDNESS to the authorities of T.T.D., Prof. Ravva Sri Hari, the Chapter 24 : ALAMELU MANGA GIVING WITNESS evudite scholar and a SAHRIDAYA, for giving this Chapter 25 : VYUHALAKSHMI'S KINDNESS TO good opportunity. I thank Sri C.Subba Rao, learned VENGAMAMBA scholar in Sanskrit and English for helping me in trans- lating some Sanskrit words and Annamacharya's Chapter 26 : CELEBRATION OF ALAMELU MANGA'S GLORIOUS FESTIVALS Kritis. My wife Mrs. Uma Devi carried out the typing - half the work - with great patience. It is true beyond Chapter 27 : SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMI doubt that had she not done it, this work would never TEMPLE (TIRUCHANUR) have seen the light of the day. I am greatly indebted to Chapter 28 : SRI KRISHNA SWAMI TEMPLE IN her forever, for this. TIRUCHANUR Chapter 29 : SRI SUNDARA RAJA SWAMI TEMPLE CHAPTER-1 TIRUCHANUR In this book, let us know the most revered story of Alamelu Manga and about Tiruchanur, where the Universal Mother took Her incarnation in this Kaliyuga. This place, which is presently known to us as Tiruchanur means- Tiruchana meaning Sri Kantha. This is the place where Sri Mahalakshmi, the Abode of Wealth took Her birth. It was called 'Tiruchana Uru' - In course of time, it became Tiruchanuru in popular imagination. In the ancient time, it was the Ashram of Sri Suka Maharshi. In course of time, it came to be transformed as Sri Sukanur and Tiruchukanur and Tiruchanuru. It is the Holy Place, where Rishis like Sri Suka performed penance for 'Loka Kalyana'. It is so acclaimed as a Holy Place, where Parasara, ( the grand father of Sri Suka) did penance in a nearby place called Yogimallavaram and it was believed that Lord Venkateswara performed penance on the banks of the Holy Lotus Pond, for winning the Love of Sri Mahalakshmi. As a result of His timeless Penance, Alamelu with over thousand Petals has Originated; She is called Padmavathi as She originated from the Petals of this Lotus Pond. Thus, the Universal Mother became VYUHALAKSHMI; as She is present in Swami's Bosom. As Alamelu Mangamma is wor- shipped as ARCHAMURTHI, this place is also known 2 3 as Alamelu Manga Pattanam. Around the same time, Lord Venkateswara prayed to Sri Mahalakshmi and when Alamelu Manga became Swami's according to Her own wish, She originated as Alamelu VYUHALAKSHMI, another important event took Manga in the Ashram of Suka Maharshi, on the banks place: Swami married Padmavathi, the daughter of of the river Swarnamukhi. "Alarmel Manga" means a Akasaraju, the Emperor of Narayanavanam and the Holy Goddess shining on the Lotus. Hence, She is story of their marriage goes like this: In Tretayuga, called Padmavathi. When Swami is Himself yearning during Sitalakshmi's sojurn in the forest, when for Her Grace, what about the ordinary mortals like Vedavati, (i.e., Vedalakshmi) was forcibly taken away us? Therefore, we must pray to Her with great Bhakti. by Ravana, Sitalakshmi prayed Sri Rama to marry Her. First we must visit Tiruchanur to seek Her Blessings Sri Rama, who was devoted to only one wife, assured and pray to Her to see that Swami fulfils our desires, Her that He would marry Vedavati in Kaliyuga when for She is present in His Bosom, Always Kind and She would be born as Padmavathi and when, He Him- Ready to protect the devotees. We should pray to Her self takes the incarnation of Sri Venkateswara. Thus, without inhibitions or fear or sense of shame. She will accordingly, He married Padmavathi in Kaliyuga. He fondle us like a child if we submit all our prayers to left Vaikuntham and came down to Tirumala to fulfil Her with sincerity and obedience. She always helps the desires of His devotees. Her devotees. Vaikuntham vaa parityakshye She is the Eternal Source of Love and Kindness. Nabhaktaam styaktu mutsahe She sees that Swami sanctions the desires of Their Meiti priya himadbhakta devotees. She is present as VYUHALAKSHMI in Iti sankalpavanasi Tirumala and as Alamelu Manga or Padmavathi in Tiruchanur as ARCHAMURTHI. However, since He was separated from Sri Mahalakshmi, feeling deeply anguished, He appeared Paramatmudaina Hari Pattapuranivi neevu in the Unique Incarnation of Varahavatara. Dhara mamu vicharincha tagu neeku Amma ! Kamalaju gannatalli! Kamuni kanna talli ! Sri Mahalakshmi descended from Sri Vaikuntham Amarula kanna talli ! Aadimalakshmi ! and settled in Kolhapur Kshetra, as a result of the test Vimalapu nee patiki vinnapamu sesi mammu of Bhrigu Maharshi. She came and settled there in huff. Nemaki yeliti daya neeke tagunamma ! 4 5 Kamadhenu thobuttuga, kalpakamu thobuttuga Manga's knowledge and wisdom are infinite, as Her Domati challani chandru thobuttuga innate capabilities are limitless. She bestows Her bless- Nee magani pampunanu nija sirulichithivi ings to the devotees, who deserve them, according to Nemapu vitaranamu neeke tagunamma their capacities. Paala jaladhi kanyavu ! padmasanivu ! neevu Paala pande Sri Venkatapati devivi ! Yelina itharibantla kihapara lichi ma CHAPTER-2 Paala kaligitivi sambandhamu yelamma ! SRI MAHALAKSHMI Annamacharya in a moment of divine celebration, "Sri" means the Giver of riches. She is the Royal praises Her like this: "Oh Mother of the Universe! You Consort of Srimannarayana, the Noblest of Mankind are the Royal Consert of Swami. Only You are ca- and She is known as Sri Maha Lakshmi, Maha pable of protecting us by Your Omniprescence; You Saraswati, Maha Kali and Parvati. She is worshipped are the Mother of All Gods, Manmatha and Lord by various names as Sri Mahalakshmi, Lakshmi, Pad Brahma too, You are the Treasure of Kindness. malaya, Padmakamala, Sri Hari Priya, Indira, Loka Kamadhenu and Kalpataruvu are Your sisters, while Mata, Mother, Ksheerabdi Tanaya, Ramaa, Bhargavi, the bright and delightful Chandrudu(Moon) is none Lokajanani, Ksheerasagara Kanyaka.
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