Voice of God (Volume-1)

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Item Code: IHJ023
Author: Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana
Publisher: Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana Shatabdi Mahotsava Trust
Edition: 2009
Pages: 671 (10 B/W & 7 Colour Illustrations)
Cover: Paperback
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Introduction

Location: Kalavai, a small town in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Date: February 13, 1907.
A young boy of thirteen is chosen to become the 68th Pitadhipathi of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam, in the illustrious parampara of Acharyas who adorned the Pitam established by Sri Adhi Sankara more than 2500 years ago.

That boy is none other then His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal. To millions of devotees he was simply ‘Periyava’- the revered one or Maha-Periyava. ‘Periyava’ in Tamil means a great person. That term however has acquired a special meaning because it has come to refer to His Holiness. It is a term that at once conveys endearment, reverence and devotion. It would never be mentioned in a casual manner. Mahaswami and Paramacharya are his other well-known appellations.

The Paramacharya was the Pitadhipathi of the Mutt for 87 long years. During this period, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam acquired new strength as an institution that propogated Sri Adhi Sankara’s teachings. The devotion, fervour and intensity with which the Paramacharya practised what Adhi Sankara had preached, is unparalleled. He lived a Spartan life. Throughout his life, the main focus of his concern and activities was rejuvenating Vedha adhyayana, the Dharma Sasthras and the age old tradition which had suffered decline. ‘Vedha rakshanam’ was his very life breath and he referred to this in most of his public discourses and private conversations. His prodding regular support to Vedha Patasalas through the Vedhic scholars, holding regular sadhas which included discussions on arts and culture- these led to a renewed interest in Vedhic religion, Dharma sasthras and Sanskrit. His long tenure as Pitathipathi was the golden era of the Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam.

Paramacharya was a walking university. Scholars of all sects, not only from all over India but also from countries abroad came to him and deemed it a blessing and a privilege to go back enlightened after meeting him. His regular visitors ranged from the most ordinary village fold to the highest in the land. Presidents and Prime ordinary village folk to the highest in the land. Presidents and Prime Ministers, Kings and Queens, Highnesses and Excellencies came to spend a few moments with him and seek his blessings.

That the Paramacharya was an extraordinary phenomenon can be seen from this incident. When he was in his late eighties he left Kanchipuram and undertook a padha yathra through Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra. Before he returned to Kanchipuram he made all arrangements for the construction of an exquisite Nataraja temple at Satara (Uttara Chidambaram). The uniqueness about this temple is the fact that the states of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Karanataka, and Maharashtra came together to build the 5 doorways to the temple. The state of Kerala supplied the entire wood required for the temple. It was only his grace and moral influence that made this possible.

The Paramacharya’s catholicity of outlook was extraordinary. He was the Advaitha Acharaya. He was the authentic spokesman of Hindu religion and its Dharma Shastras and of Sanathana Dharma. He even believed that it was Vedhic religion that had prevailed all over the world in ancient times. But, just as he had high regard for the Acharyas of other philosophical doctrines like Ramanuja nnd Madhva and the Nayanmars of Saiva Siddhanta, he had great respect for Jesus and Mohamed Nabi, the prophet. He could be so considerate as to express the view that those who indulged in proselytisation did so out of their conviction that their religion alone could secure redemption.

February 13, 2006 marks the beginning of the 100th years of the Paramacharya’s Sanyasa Swikarana (entering the ascetic order) and Pitaarohana (becoming the head of the Sri Kanchi Kamokottipitam). Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana Shatabdi Mahotsava Trust has been specially formed to celebrate this significant milestone in the spiritual history of India.

The main objective of the Trust is to spread the thoughts and the message of the Paramacharya across the world, not just to his devotees, but even to others who might never have had the opportunity to have his dharsan. With this objective in view the Trust has undertaken on priority the translation into English and other major Indian languages of his discourses in Tamil (upansayam). To begin with, we have chosen ‘Deivathin Kural’-Voice of God in Tamil. It is a collection of the Paramacharya’s discourses starting from 1932. These are seven volumes each of about 1000 pages. His talks cover a wide range of topics apart from all aspects of Vedhic dharma and Hindu religion which is the main focus. It is a veritable encyclopedia of Hindu religion and dharma to which people refer for authentic information on these aspects.

‘Deivathin Kural’ is a monumental work by Sri Ra Ganapathy and it occupies a special place among many books written about Paramacharya. Sri Ganapathy painstakingly collated all of Paramacharya’s talks, conversations, casual comments, answers to questions etc covering several aspects of our ancient religion, dharma and culture. Sri Ganapathy not only collected the material but also collated and organized under various subjects everything that the Paramacharya had spoken about a subject over many years at several places.

The purpose of the English translation is two fold. One is to reach Paramacharya’s thoughts and message to a wider audience. The second is to use the English translation as the basic text for translation into other Indian languages. The original in Tamil portrays in large measure the simplicity and clarity of thoughts and expressions and the unique story telling style of the Paramacharya. It has been our attempt to capture it in English. As readers will know this is not an easy task. In one of his talks, while explaining the need to protect the Vedhas in their original form, the Paramacharya himself has, in his characteristic style, referred to the limitations of any translation.

The Paramacharya’s observations are a warning to us and we are deeply conscious of our responsibility. Effort has been made to address the average reader through this work in simple language. Since the English version is to be the base from which translation into other Indian languages will be done, suitable diacritical markings have been used for Sanskrit and Tamil words. Wherever necessary the actual Sanskrit words and Slockas have been given with diacritical markings and the meanings are also given along with the words. This should make it more convenient for the reader than a separate glossary at the end.

It is usual to share one’s good and memorable experiences with others. When two devotees of the Paramacharya meet, it turns out to be an occasion for sharing of experiences. Entire train journeys could be spent talking only about him and his various qualities. He has indeed created a huge family, truly a Vasudaiva Kutumbhakam. It is the hope and wish of Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Peetarohana Shatabdi Mahotsaa Trust that readers will experience the Paramacharya through these pages, which in itself would be an elevating experience.

His talks do more than providing insight into Vedhic Dharma and Hindu religion. There is indeed hope that inspite of the declining moral values all around, dharma will prevail. It should also be clear that mere wishful thinking will not make that happen. All of us have a duty and responsibility towards making it happen. The many schemes which the Paramacharya introduced are simple and effective. If any thing, we have to revive many of his practical ideas and implement them.

The blessings of H.H. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal and H.H. Sri Sanara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 69th and 70th Acharyas of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Pitam have provided encouragement to this Trust to embark on a project of this magnitude. It is their Sankalpa that the Paramacharya’s message should reach every Indian wherever he may be. We are overwhelmed by the responsibility they have placed on us.

Millions of the Paramacharya’s devotees sincerely believe that He is alive even today and He is guiding us on the path of dharma. It is his spirit that acts as the beacon in these troubled times. It is through his grace that this work is being published.

Contents

Srimukham i
Gurustuthi v
Introduction ix
Acknowledgements xiv
Guidance to Pronounciation xvii
1. Mangalarambham 1
Vinayaka 3
Vinayaka, The embodiment of Philosophical truths 5
2. Advaitham 9
Advaitham- Are we the Brahman? It not… 11
Advaitham 13
This is that alone 18
Why Worship God?
To attain the peace of non-dual state 21
Advaitha and atomic science 29
How to clear the impurity 31
The little part and the transcendental 33
Enduring bliss 35
What lord Krishna said, Poet Kamban echoed 37
Where is bliss (Ananda)? 40
The Lord will step forward and welcome 43
Maya 45
The internal and the external 48
The way to ease the Burden of sorrow 50
Yogi 52
The antidote to sorrow 55
Dhvaitham/Buddhism= Adhvaitham 58
The Acharya’s Commandment 62
3.Religion 65
Righteousness- The great protector 67
The sins and the Punya 73
The sue of religion/The role of religion 77
Man and the Animal 81
Bhakthi is common to all religions84
The unity of religions 87
The qualifications of a religious preacher 90
4. Vedhic Religion 95
The religion without a name 97
Religion that had spread the world over 100
The unique features of our religion 107
The classification of Dharma117
Varna Dharmam 120
Unity in deversity 125
Difference in functions and attitudes 128
Why should it be here only? 134
Who is responsible? What is the remedy? 141
Minimum remedy 152
Why should Vedha Rakshanam (Preservation of Vedhas) Be a lifetime undertaking? 156
My Job 176
Antidote to the disease of civilization 188
Religion and society 191
Headache- Is the remedy beheading? 193
Vedha-s, The Root 200
The Vedhic way and Tamil 204
The original form of the Vedhas 207
Sasthras or conscience?210
Sanathana dharmam is the path shown by Sankara 212
5. Common Dharmas 215
Samanya Dharmas (Common Dharmas)
Are common to all217
Ahimsa (Non-Violence) 220
Truth (Sathyam) 224
Where have the Thil seeds (Sesamum)
And water gone? 228
Puja (Worship) 231
Service to others (Paropakaram) 234
Service is the greatest fortune 237
For the satisfaction of all beings 240
A few small tips for purifying the mind 244
Faults and virtues 247
Anger 249
Are we qualified to get angry? 251
Love and sorrow 253
Love 255
6. Society 257
Which is self-rule? (Swarajya) 259
Dharma, Love and The government 261
The way to reduce crime 263
True education 266
Defects of the education system 268
Quality of life 270
Simple living 272
‘We should be calculative’ 275
Shun money and imbibe good qualities 280
The problem of dowry 282
Duty of he youth 285
Wanted, Ahimsa soldiers 287
The way to remedy miseries of the world 291
7. Culture 293
The heart of culture 295
The goal of music is peace 298
Experiencing the lord through music 300
Gandharva Vedha 302
The value of speech 304
The Lord is the basis of speech and its substance 307
The duty of writers 309
Mahabharatham 311
Science & spiritual fulfilment 314
Can we commit a fraud on future generation? 317
The glory of the culture of Tamil Nadu 319
Being engaged in external action with Dhyana inside 323
8. The Path of Karma 331
The way to develop good character 333
Samsare Kim Saram? (What is the essence of worldly life?) 335
The internal and the external 338
Rituals 340
Yoga begins with Karma (Performance of prescribed duties) 343
Karma Yogam 345
9. Bhakthi 347
The Lord 349
What is meant by Lord? (Swami) 352
The godhead principle as revealed by nature (Iswara Thathwal) 354
Karma (Performance of duties) and Bhakti (Devotion) 356
The form and the formless 359
The lord (Iswara) 361
Idol worship and Matured Jnana 364
Worship at temples 367
Purity of temples 370
The temple and the divine acts 373
The temple and the hospital 375
The five senses and five offerings 377
The glory of the lords names (Nama) 379
Namaskaram 382
Bhakti (Devotion) 384
What for Bhakthi? 387
Practising Bhakthi without reason390
Bhakthi before the state of ‘Mukthi’ 393
Give me myself 396
Characteristics of ‘Bhakthi’ according to Bhagavadhpadha 398
The favourite deity (Ishta Devata) 401
The Godhead principle as revealed by nature (Iswara Thathwa) 407
10. Devatha Murthis and Avatara Purushas 405
Sambu became Sankara 407
Human birth is also necessary 413
The founding gather (Mula Purusha) of our Dharma 416
The day Krishna was born- Krishna’s birthday (Krishna Jayanthi) 422
Sri Rama 425
Sri Rama Navami 428
Ayyappan 429
Swami means only ‘Kumaraswami’ 432
Grace that flashes like lightning 442
Kumaran 445
Where the Siva-Sakthi united 448
The son who excelled the father 451
The one who keeps alive the Vedhic way 455
Murugan’s Avataram (Incarnation) in Tamil Nadu 459
Murugan’s Avataram in the north 463
Divine personages who disappeared in fire 475
The previous avatar of Murugan 478
Saravanabhavan, The most fulfilling of all paths 486
“Ummachchi” 491
Pasupathi 493
Devas 499
Sivarathri 505
Non-distinction between siva, Vishnu 509
Hari and Siva are one 512
Siva Mayam; Sarvam Vishnu mayam Jagath 514
“Never forget hara” “Serve thirumal with devotion” 516
Thirumal (Vishnu) in the morning- Mahadev in the evening 518
Eminent places which remind us of unity 520
The two Rajas 523
Who is Bhagawan? (Bhagavadhpadha’s answer) 526
The greatness of Vibhuthi & Thiruman as symbols 529
Words of eminence from two youngsters 532
Saraswati 535
Mahalakshmi 541
Parasakthi herself is Mahalakshmi 543
Mahalakshmi who showered her grace on great persons (Mahans) 545
Bhakti is the greatest Lakshmi 554
Navarathri Nayakis (The presiding deities) 556
“To me, Ambal is important” 559
Mother who is God 563
Meditating on the holy feet of Devi 565
Nature deceives! Ambal deceives! 567
Kamakshi 570
Kamakshis red colour 573
Kamakshi who is black and red 575
The blackness of Kamakshi 577
Kamakshi’s compassion 582
The glory of Kamakshi 586
The story of Kamakshi 594
The eyes of Kamakshi 605
Ambal’s Swarupam (Form) 609
The abode of Ambal 613
Jananambikai 615
The reward for worshipping Ambal 620
Bhavanithvam 625
She will shower the power of speech 627
The Devi who gives ‘Guru Bhakthi’ and ‘Pathi Bhakthi’ 631
Why feel arrogant when there is ambal 635
Ambal as shown to us by Acharya 639
Afflictions are also her grace 645
The Sakthi of Siva; Sister of Narayana 649
Annapurni 661
Mother (Amma) 665
11. Mangalaraththi 667
Hanuman will bless us all 669
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