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NRI Newsletter An Initiative of SRI KANCHI KAMAKOTI PEETAM Volume III, Issue II – March 2021 – Kanchipuram (For private circulation only) NRI Newsletter from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Date 09-Mar-2021 Page 1 of 25 Message from Acharya Swamigal to NRI’s devotees Shruti Smriti Puranānām Ālayam Karunālayam Namaami Bhagavadpāda Shankaram Loka Shankaram Sadāshiva Samārambhām Shankarāchārya Madhyamām Asmad Ācharya Paryantam Vande Guruparamparām Acharya Swamigal’s Anugraha Bhashan during Kalpoondi Gramam, North Arcot Jilla visit on 06-Oct- 2015 We do many things in our lives but Service to Lord is most important Mata Cha Parvati Devi Pita Devo Maheshvaraha Baandhavaaha Shiva Bhaktascha Svadesho Bhuvanatrayam Parvati & Parameshwara as the Mother & Father of the Universe, care and nurture the entire creation. There are different names for Lord Shiva like Pashupatinatha, Kailashanatha etc. Vishwanatha is one of the names and the Lord here is Vishwanatha Swamy. Vishwam is the first Nama in Vishnu Sahasranama means World. The Lord who bestows Buddhi, Shakti & thought and protects the entire creation as its Leader is Vishwanatha Swamy. The Goddess here is Vishalakshi Amman. *Broad Mindedness and avoiding of narrow mind is important. One who wishes for the welfare of individual, society, village & entire world demonstrates this broad mindedness & broad vision. This is got by the blessings of Vishalakshi Amman*. The temple is located on the banks of Kamandalu Naganadi. Kamandalu is an important feature in our traditions. The renovated new Mandapam benefits devotees. People should visit temple and serve the lord. We do many things in our lives but Service to Lord is most important. We hear of Mulporikki Nayanar who use to clean the streets and keep it ready for the arrival of the Lord. Other Nayanmars were also known for their Ulavarapani (cleaning temples). We should inculcate habit of doing at least one minute of Dhyana along with Tilaka Dharanam and submitting one Bilva to the Lord- Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam. Trees like Ashvattha, Iluppai etc should be planted in villages. Hindu Samayam is very ancient & great. We should imbibe its messages and cultivate good habits. Subrahmanyan Bhujangam with Tamil translation is being released by the devotees and native of Kalpoondi village. In villages we grow paddy and other cereals, simultaneously we have to train our mind in good things and dedicate it in good prayers. God is ready to bless even those who just think of him ‘Smaranaad Arunachalam…’ but we should think of God. Generations to generations our ancestors have followed this Hindu Dharma. Bhakti should grow and everyone should get blessings of Lord. Adi Sankara says in Subrahmanyan Bhujangam that just as waves recede on reaching the shore, all difficulties subside by darshan of Subrahmanyan Swamy at Tiruchendur. The greatness of Patra Bhuti is also illustrated in the Subrahmanyan Bhujangam. This is all written in this book. Every member of the family should involve in temple and beget blessings of Vishalakshi Amba Sameta Vishwanatha Swamy. NRI Newsletter from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Date 09-Mar-2021 Page 2 of 25 Hara Hara Namah Parvatipataye Tennattudaya Shiavane Potri Ennetavrkum Iraiva Potri Vetrivel Muruganukku - Haro Hara (3 times) We should tell the name of Lord without any hesitation. *Acharya Swamigal was camping at Adayapalam village Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara Editorial: Sanatana Dharma offers adequate variety and a wonderful way of life that is enabling all living forms. Every individual feels respected, included, and holds a significant place in the society. To name a person based on this dharma, is a way to express gratitude and to align ourselves to the spiritual, pure, and mesmerizing memories that our ancient civilizations have bestowed upon us. Namakaranam.com intends to carry out this vision. This website is run with the benign blessings of Acharya Swamigal of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and was launched on the auspicious 53rd Jayanthi. https://namakaranam.com/ This issue covers the Holy Camp from 15th Jan 2021 by HIS HOLINESS PUJYASRI SANKARA VIJAYENDRA SARASWATI SANKARAACHARYA SWAMIGAL: Period Camp Location 15-Jan-2021 till 12-Feb-2021 Sri Matam, Kanchipuram 13-Feb-2021 till 14-Feb-2021 13/7, Shankarlal Jain Street, Nehru Nagar, Chromepet, Chennai 15-Feb-2021 Shriram School, Omandur, Tindivanam 16-Feb-2021 Sri Shankara Matam Jagadguru Vidyasthanam, Tiruvanaikovil 17-Feb-2021 till 18-Feb-2021 Ilayathangudi, Shankar Math, 65th Acharya Adhishthanam 19-Feb-2021 till 25-Feb-2021 Sri Shankara Matam, Rameswaram, Agnitheertham 26-Feb-2021 till 27-Feb-2021 Sri Shankara Matam, Chokikulam, Madurai 28-Feb-2021 till 03-Mar-2021 Sri Shankara Matam Jagadguru Vidyasthanam, Tiruvanaikovil 04-Mar-2021 till date Sri Shankara Matam, Kumbakonam Devotees are encouraged to share spiritual/religious events in their respective cities which can be included in the subsequent edition. You are invited to get in touch with any one of the devotees comprising the editorial team of this issue of the Newsletter. To make the future NRI Newsletters more informative and useful, we welcome your feedback. Kanikkai samarpanam can be performed through e-seva portal www.kanchimuttseva.org. NRI Newsletter from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Date 09-Mar-2021 Page 3 of 25 Mattu Pongal (15-Jan-2021) Acharya Swamigal visit to Kilambi- Kanu Pongal Vizha (17-Jan-2021) Acharya Swamigal visited Kilambi village to bless Kanu Pongal Vizha organised by local villagers. Acharya Swamigal first visited Adhishthanam of 60th Acharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Sri Advaitatmaprakashendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal. The Adhishthanam is in the midst of agricultural fields. Walking through the fields Acharya Swamigal reached the Adhishthanam & performed Puja & Harathi. Several centuries ago, in the 13th Century, the village was given as a gift to the then Shankaracharya of Sri Kanchi Math. Details of copper plate inscriptions from ‘The Copper Plate inscriptions of Sri Sankaracharya Swami of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam’ by Sri Gopinath Rao is given for reference. नारिकेलाम्रपनसतालवृन्तादिशोदितम्। अम्बिकापुिनामानं ग्रामदिन्तामद ं ििौ॥ The copper plates mention this gift of this village known as “Ambikapuram” by King Vijayaganda Chola. The village is described as Grama “Chintamani”, as a beautiful place endowed with coconut, Mango, Jack Fruit, Palm, and other trees. Many decades back, a Veda Pathashala was being run in the village with blessings of Acharya Swamigal. Kanchi Acharyas Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal & Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal had camped in the village in 1984 on their way to Kanchi from Kurnool. The Math still hold few agricultural lands and small tracts of land in the Agrahara. Pujas in the Ambikapatishwara Temple is being performed with support of the Math. Pujas at the Adhishthanam is being done by Veda Pandit from Kanchi Mutt. Acharya Swamigal graced the Pongal Vizha held in the rice mill area of a devotee and blessed the participants. In the Anugraha Bhashanam, Acharya Swamigal, stressed the need for entertainment based on our native culture NRI Newsletter from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Date 09-Mar-2021 Page 4 of 25 which helps to develop a strong mind & body and promotes social harmony & oneness. Kilambi Village in about 6 kms from Kanchi on Bangalore Road. NRI Newsletter from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Date 09-Mar-2021 Page 5 of 25 The extract below to be read from left to right in a sequence starting with the first row Acharya Swamigal visits Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Heritage & Cultural Centre, Vedal, (18-Jan-2021) Acharya Swamigal visited Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Heritage & Cultural Centre, Vedal on 18/1/2021. Parameswara’s Vigraha with a giant Nandi amidst a beautiful garden, Shankar Math Goshala, Veda Pathashala, Nakshatra Vanam, Green Grass Cultivation Area for fresh Cow Fodder, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Artha Sastra Pathashala, Indian Culture Exhibition & Sri Kanchi Math Photo Gallery are the main features of the centre. Acharya Swamigal during visit to the Shiva Dhyana Kendra addressed the final session of Kamakshi Vilasam online lectures by Sri Manidravida Sastrigal. Acharya Swamigal spoke about Srichakra Tattvam and the glory of Kamakshi Ambal. Later Acharya Swamigal visited Goshala run by the Math wherein the cows (130) are predominantly of Desi Breed. In the mornings the cows are allowed to graze freely within the compound. The milk is being used for Chandramoulesshwara Puja & Anushthanams at Srimatam. Other products like Varatti etc is being given for havans. With the divine directions of Acharya Swamigal this centre, with involvement of devotees, has implemented Go-Grasam Project in large area to provide fresh green grass to the cows. Acharya Swamigal then visited Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Artha Sastra Pathashala building where college/university going youth are being trained in tenets of Vaidika Sanatana Dharma in the integrated system of education. The boys numbering about 80 in the Pathashala get an opportunity to study in a serene atmosphere. Acharya Swamigal then blessed the Veda Pathashala children before leaving back to Srimatam. Earlier in the day those involved in the development of Vedal Centre held discussions at Srimatam and sought blessings of Acharya Swamigal in the evening during the visit. NRI Newsletter from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Date 09-Mar-2021 Page 6 of 25 Acharya Swamigal launched the Sri Ram mandir nirman samarpan samaroh on (31-Jan-2021)