Mantralaya-305

( Homage to Prof. Badadha Narasimhacharya)

Date : July 15 2009

Background

A homage to  Bichali Sri Appanacharya family's fifth generation Prof. Badadha Narasimhacharya and the way in which they are dear to Sri Raghavendrateertharu of Mantralaya are described in Mantralaya(305).

Sri  Raghavendra GurvanghriSamsakta Dhishanaagraneehi Sri Appanarya Gurur
Bhooyaat Asmat Ishtaarthha Siddhae
[Sri Krishnavadhootaru about Sri Appancharyaru in Sri Raghavendra Tantra..]
 
 

Meaning

Bichali Sri Appanacharyaru Aparokshagnyani the most dearest devotee of Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu, the author of Sri Raghavendra Gurustotra, Mangalashtaka, Dandaka, the professor and the Vice Chancellor of the Open University of the Japadakatti  Bichali, Chaturveda Pandita, a high imaginative power Pratibhapurna, Ashkavitva full of devotional samarpana to Mantralaya Rayaru. Really Gurustotra is the master piece of  this greatest devotee which stands for all the times. Bhakti has simply overflowed with grief, when he came to know that his beloved Guru Sri Raghavendrateertharu entered Brindavana that too without informing him and in his absence on Shraavana Bahula Bidige Friday August 11th.1671. He became silent, no words,tears rolled and decided to cross the Tungabhadra  from the Bichali Japadakatti which was in full spate. There only started the Chanting of Gurustotra composed extempore with full of grief. Appanacharya completely knew GuruRayaru, the intimacy, love, affection,regard made him to compose so he composed. The Sacred Tungabhadra inspired to start Sri Purna Bodha Guruteertha Payobdhi Paara. The world has really amazed to know the Shishya Vaatsalya and Gurubhkati of these two stalwarts, as they were like the two faces of a coin.It is also quite heartening to know that Sri Appanacharyaru was Ahlada during Prahlada Avatara, the brother of Prahlada. Prahladarajaru had two brothers, Sahlada and Aahlada. Sahlada was Manvi Sri Jagannathadasaru and Ahlada was Bichali Sri Appanacharyaru. Born to introduce Rayaru to the world. So GURUSTOTRA TOOK ITS BIRTH.

Today Bichali Sri Appanacharya family's fifth generation , the fifth head  in kannada we say Talemaaru Senior Prof. Badadha Narasimhacharya attained the lotus feet of Sri Hari on Ashaadha Bahula Saptami Tuesday July 14th.09 at 8-10pm.

Right from Sri Appanacharya the family continued with only one son. Prof. Narasimhacharya had four sons and six daughters, more than 30 grandchildren all are well placed and blessed by Rayaru.Sri Narasimhacharya in those days studied when higher education was a great task. M. Sc. in Botany, loved the environment of Bichali, the thick trees, green grass, betel leaf gardens always liked. Performed the Pooja of Japadakatti Ek Shila Brindavana personally with great devotion. His personality blossomed in Bichali by the Anugraha of Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu. I am fortunate enough to meet this great Chetana Personality IN Hyderabad three months back. He told me that Bichali is none but Naagaloka. Serpents,Sheshas move freely without any fear and hesitation. Further Badadha Narasimhacharya told that we are living in their Loka Naaga Loka. One day Narasimhacharya came to perform the pooja as usual as per the Taaratamya of Our Acharya Parampara.Abhisheka, Alankara, Naivedya, Hastodaka Samarpana was the routine of Narasimhacharya in Bichali. At that time a black serpent was sitting at the back of the Sheshadevaru Shila Murty installed by Sri Jitamitraru. Narasimhacharya knew and saw also also but did not afraid. applied Gandha and Akshate, Naivedya and Mangalarati. The serpent was sitting there only. It clearly shows that Bichali is Naagaloka. Also described some of the important details about Bichali and the unforgettable and the  memorable achievement of Sri Appanacharya's family. It is a matter of pride and honour that during the days of Sri Raghunandanateertharu, the 13th.pontiff of our Sri Vibudhendrateerthara Matha - Vidya Matha - Rayara Matha, the Appanacharya family is responsible in  handing over Sri MoolaRamadevaru to our Mutt. After  detailing all this Blessed me with Sheshavastra and Mantrakshate. Like a star Narasimhacharya shined in the family of Bichali Sri Appanacharyaru and today joined the panchabhoota.

Prof.Narasimhacharya a senior citizen of 88 years successful life full of meaningful life. Saarthhaka Baduku. Two years back his wife Sow.Nagamani on Ashaadha Shukla Ekadshi attained the Muttayide  Bhaagya, a divine procession of Arishina Kumkuma. Just a few days back the second years Shraaddha took place at the sanctum of  Bichali on Dwadashi.

Sri Badadha Narasimhacharya was the founder of Astottara Shata Seva Samiti at the Japadakatti Bichali and asked his second son Sri Badadha Ramacharya to continue the noble project in the interest and the welfare of the world devotees.At the same time THE SENIOR NARASIMHACHARYA highly satisfied and contented about the progress of Bichali which is drawing the attention of the large number of  world devotees and knowing the importance of this Siddhi Kshetra :

||Bichali Sri Appanacharya Priya Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Grubhyo Namaha||.

Sophisticated interaction with the devotees, sharing all the divine experiences with a smile were the unique features of Sri Narasimhacharya has fixed a mile stone in the history of Bichali saying :

Aano Bhadraahaa Shrutavo Yantu Vishwataha

Today the world devotees are feeling the absence of this great chetana pay their  heartful heartfelt homage to Bichali Prof. Narasimhacharya and convey the message to the family to bear the loss, and  pray  Mantralaya Rayaru  to Bless them strength, peace and courage at the need of this hour.

Able,noble,chetana of Bichali the fifth generation Acharya we can say and there is no exaggeration  in saying that Sri Narasimhacharya was the:

BRITANICA OF BICHALI.
 
 
 

Poem

Mantralaya Rayara Parama Bhakta
Aapta Aparokshagnyani Chaturveda Pandita Japadakatteya Mukta Vishwa
Vidyalayada Bodhaka Kulapati Siddhi Chetana Bichali Sri Appanacharyaru
Gurustotra Mangalashtaka Dandaka Rachisida Mahatma !
Sri Raghavendra Gurustotravantoo Ashukavitvada Pratibhaa Sampannateya Meru
Kruti !
Bhakti Rasa Haridihudu Gangeya Pravaahadolu Japadakatteya Badige Hariva
Tungabhadreye Preraneya Needihalu !
Shraavana Bahula Bidige Rayaru Sashareera Brindavana Pravesha Mantralayadali
Adoo Sri Appanacharyara Anupasthityalli Suddi Kelida Bhakta Dukhkhisida
Bahuvaagi Alutaluta Bhorgareva Nadiya Daatalu Sankalpisi Bhakti
Paraakaashthhateyale Hora Hommitu Ashukavitvada Stotra Gurustotra !
Medhaaviya Mamate Shishya Vaatsalya
Guru Bhaktige Vishwa Beragaagide Indu !
Sri Prahladarajaru Sri GuruRaghavendraru Aagiharu Prahlada Avataradali
Prahladarajara Tamma Aahlada Bichali Sri Appanacharyaru Yendu Nambiharu
Bhaavukarella Manviya Sri  Jagannathadasaru Sri Sahladaru Bichaliya Sri
Appanacharyaru Ahladaru Sri Raghavendrateerthara Poorva Janmada Sodararu
Ivaribbaroo Rayara Hirimeyanu Vishwakke Tilisalu Janmavettida Avatara
Chetanaru
 

Ee Mahaan Vamshada Aidaneya Talemaarina
Hiriya Chetana Prof. Badadha Narasimhacharya Hari Paada Seridaru Ashaadha
Bahula Saptami Mangalavaara July 14.09 randu Bichali Sri Appanacharyara
Putra Sri Subbanacharya(Kolamachar) Sri Subbanacharyara Putra Sri
Gundacharya(Melachar) Sri Gundacharyara Putra Sri Narasimhacharya(Neelachar)
Sri Narasimhacharyara Putra Sri Gundacharya Sri Gundacharyara Putra
Professor Badadha Narasimhacharyaru Osmania Vishwa Vidyalayada
Hyderabadinali Sasyashaastrada Praadhyaapakaraagi Seveya Salisida Sajjanaru
Sasyashaastra Parinataru !
Bichali Japadakatteya Mara Gidagalendare Narasimhacharyarige Pancha Praana
Sri Appanacharyarinda Vamsha Vabbobba Maganindale Munduvariyitu ! Prastuta
Sri Narasimhacharyaru Tandege Vabbane Maganaagi Huttidaroo Ivarige Naalku
Jana Gandu Aaru Jana Hennu Heege Hattu Makkala Tande Vattu Mommakkala
Sankhye Moovattakkoo Meeride Bhakti Bhaavada Bichaliyale Vyaktitva Vikasana
Mantralaya Rayara Poorna Angara !
Aa Kaaladale Unnata Vyaasanga Pooraisi
Osmania University Profeesor Hudde
Alankarisida Medhaavi !
Bichaliyali  Swataha Japadakatteya Rayara Ek Shila Brindavana Pooja
Kainkaryava Nishthheyali Maadida  Punyatmaru
 

Avara Mukhadindale Kelihenu
Bichali Naagaloka Yendu !
Yaara Anke Anjike Illade Haridaaduvau Haavugalu Sheshadevara Mukta Odaata Ee
Punyakshetradali Vamme Sri Narasimhacharyaru Bichaliyali Japadakattege
Poojege Bandiharu ! Acharya Tatva Pranaaliya Taaratamyadolu Abhisheka
Alankara Naivedya  Hastodaka Salisuvadu Vaadike Andu Jitamitraru
Sthhaapisida Sri Sheshadevara Hinde Kari Nagappa Kaadihudu Nodidaru Yeshtu
Hottaadaroo Sariyale Illa !Anjade Bhaktiyali Abhisheka Gandhakshateya
Samarpise Kari Nagappa Yenoo Maadade Kuitittendu Mooru Tingala Kelage
Naanavara Kandaaga Helidaru Sri Narasimhacharyaranu Hyderabadina Avara
Maneyali Pratyaksha Kandu Halavaaru Mahatvada Rochaka Vishaya Bhaktiyali
Tilidu Santasa Patte Yelllakko Migilaagi Bichali Sri Appanacharyara Aidaneya
Talemaarina Bichaliyali sakalavanarita Manetanada Sri MoolaRamadevara Aneka
Vishayagala Tilisi Gouravadi Sheshavastrava Mamateyali Hodisi
Asheervadisidaru Punyatmaru
 

Mattondu Ati Muklhya Sangati
Sri Raghunandanateertharu Acharya Peethada
13 Neya Yativararu. Avara Kaaladali Namma Sri Vibudhendrateerthara Matha -
Vidya Matha - Rayara Mathake Sri MoolaRamadevaranu Tandu Vappisalu
Kaaraneebhootaru Bichali Sri Appanacharyara Vamshasthharu Trikaala
Smaraneeyaru !
Bichali Sri Appanacharya Manetanada
Aidaneya Mahan Chetana Nakshatradolu
Minugi Maayavaagide Indu ! Sri Narasimhacharyara Madadi Sow. Nagamani Sri
Ramacharyara Taayi Yeradu Varusha Hinde Muttaide Bhaagya Padedu Kankana Kai
Mele Maadi Arishina Kumkum Sooregaida Sadhwi ! Monne Taane Ade Ashaadha
Shukla Ekadashige Yeradu Varshagale Sandavu ! Ashaadha Shuddha Dwadashi
Yeradeneya Varshada Shraaddha Bichaliyali Japadakatteya Punya Parisaradalli
Jarugihudu  Sri Appanacharyara Vamsha Kudi Beledu Hemmaravaagi Sakalaroo
Sushikshitaru Sajjanaru Susheelaru Yogyaru Sharadeya Varaputraru Makkalanu
Uttama Bhakti Margadali Geluvu Nitya Yendu Bittidaru Makkala Hrudayadali
Bichali Japadakatteya Ashtottara Shata Seva Samitiya Roovaari Poshakaru
Vishwada Bhaktara Hita Bayasuta Bandavaranella Mamatreyali Karedu Maataadi
Anubhava Hanchida Chetanaru
 

Bichali Indu Bhaktara Mana Seleva Modige Sri Narasimhacharyaru Santasava
Pattiharu
 

Aano Bhadraaha Shrutavo Yantu Vishwataha
 

Yenda 88 Varushada Saarthhaka Badukina
Astangatavaadudake Vishwada Bhaktaru
Aa Setu Himachala Bhaktaru Marugi
Bhaavapurna Gouravava Saliparu
Bichali Sri Appanacharyara Vamshada
Purobhivruddhige Mantralaya Rayaru
Sodara Ahlada Avatari Sri Appanacharyara Siddhi Bhakti Belagali Vishwakke
Belakaagali