Sri Jitamitrateertharu
|| सप्तरात्रम् कृष्णवैणयां उषित्वा पुनरुत्थितं जितामित्रगुरुं वंदे विबुधॆंद्र करोद्बवाम् ||
|| ಸಪ್ತರಾತ್ರಂ ಕೃಷ್ಣವೇಣ್ಯಾಮುಷಿತ್ವಾ ಪುನರುತ್ಥಿತಮ್ ಜಿತಾಮಿತ್ರಗುರುಂ ವಂದೇ ವಿಬುಧೇಂದ್ರ ಗುರುಂ ಭಜೇ ||
Our
Paramahamsas are Daivee Chetanas. Daivamsha Sambhootaru. We are highly
fortunate to have such Gurus.The Acharya Parampara Dandaka of eight
lines is superb and quite thrilling.
Sri Madhwam Padmanabham Narahari Munipam Madhava Akshobhyateerthow
Vande Sri Mat Jayaryam Munivaram Athha Vidyadhirajam Kaveendram
Vageesham Ramachandram Shrutaguna Vibudhendram Jitamitravaryam
RakshaaShiskaikaDakshow Raghuntanaya Surendrow Jayeendram Sudheendram
Shreshthham Sri Raghavendram Sakalagunanidhi Dheera Yogeendram
Soorindram Sadgunaadhyam Raghupati Charana Dhyaana Dhootaghasangham
Sri RamaVyasaPoojaa AmitaMati Sumateendraabhidanam Samyameendram
Bhaktya Prastoum Upendram Guruvaramapi Proudha Vadeendra Varyam
The 12th. Pontiff of our Sri ManMadhwacharyaryu’s Moola
Mahasamsthhaana is our great Sri Jitamitrateertharu, Rudramsha
Sambhootaru. Sri Jitamitrateertharu took Avatara in Vishwamitra Gotra,
Shanubhog family, the poorvashrama name was Anantappa. Shivapura a
small village in Yadgir district, taluka Shahapur. Shivapura is
about 150 kilomateres from Gulbarga. Though His Upanayana took place at
the age of eight years, owing to the curse, though Rudramsharu did not
perform Sandhyavandana etc. and never applied his mind and heart for
studies.
Once during the Sanchara Sri Vibudhendrateertharu came to Shivapura
from Aggihala. Aparokshagnyani Sri Vibudhendrateertharu took pity
on Anantappa about the curse for this great Daivee Chetana. Sri
Vibudhendrateertharu surprised to see Anantappa moving with Govatsa in
Shivapura. Asked where is your Yagnyopaveeta ? I have left it in the
house and at the time of meals I wear Janivaara ! Do not know how to
chant the Mantras Shlokas and to perform Sandhyavandana.
Sri Vibudhendrateertharu with affection said, Shall I teach you daily!
Anatappa replied yes. Please teach me I will learn, follow your advise.
Sri Vibudhendrateertharu lived in Shivapura in the house of Anantappa
for months together and taught him right from Sandhayavandana to
complete Pooja Vidhi Vidhaana, Sadachara of Sri Acharya Madhwaru and
the Sudha of Sri Jaiteerthavaryaru. Well versed with the knowledge of
our Dwaita Philosophy. Within a short span of time Anantappa learnt
everything and became a Gnyani by the Anugraha of his dear Guru.
Now Sri Vibudhendrateertharu confirmed that the curse period of
Anantappa Rudramsha Chetana is over. Highly satisfied to see His
dear Shishya Anantappa. Said look here, I will now continue my Sanchara
tour of Madhwa Sanchaara, will come again to Shivapura and meet you !
Till then you perform the Pooja, Alankara, Naivedya and Mangalarati to
Sri Narasimha Saligraama with devotion.
From the next day Sri Jitamitrateertharu resumed the routine
of Pooja as per the advice of his dear Guru Sri
Vibudhendrateertharu. Anantappa prepared rice for Naivedya himself.
After Pooja Anantappa offered the Naivedya to Sri Narasimhadevaru. But
the Saligraama did not eat. Prayed with several ways and means, but in
vain. At last Anantappa took out a weapon which was in the corner of
his house and ready to cut off his neck. Now Saligraama opened the
mouth. Anantappa went on feeding, the whole Naivedya Swami ate the
rice, accepted happily. This continued daily. The happiness of our
Shivapura Anantappa knew no bonds ! Now the divine routine of
Anatappa after the Upadesha of Sri Vibudhendrateertharu was highly
memorable. After the Pooja in the house Antappa spent most of his time
on the sacred bank of Sangama. Sangama is a holy place where Krishna
and Bheema join together. Shivapura is situated on this holy bank of
Sangama. There is a temple Shiva temple, very old. It is heartening to
know that Anatappa was teaching his fellow mates and the residents of
the neighboring village of Shivapura in this temple only. Shiva Temple
is facing to the Sangama. Remote place. Immense and profound silence we
find here. Very calm and convenient for Japa Tapa Dhyaana and Paathha
Pravachana. This Sangama Shiva Temple and the bank of Krishna and
Bheema became very dear to Anantappa.
Sri Vbudhendrateertharu returned from Madhwa Sanchara and came to
Shivapura. Really felt happy to notice the great change in Anantappa.
Guruvarya I am doing as per your Upadesha and practically following it.
Sri Vibudhendrateertharu said come on let me see the style of Pooja. As
usual performed the pooja with great devotion. Now the time for
Naivedya Samarpane ! Anantappa took the rice and tried to feed to the
Saligraama, but Sri Narasimha Saligraama did not open the mouth. Then
Anatappa prayed a lot and said that what all you were accepting
Naivedya I have told to my Guru, that is all proved false for not
accepting. Is it the way to behave with your devotees? If it is so ! I
will die here only in front of you ! Then Sri Narasimha Saligraama
opened the mouth. Anantappa fed the all the Naivedya rice to Swami. Sri
Vibudhendrateertharu practically witnessed this divine scene, thrilled
with devotion. Amazed to see the Aparokshagnyana Bhakti Gnyana
Vairaagya of his dear Shishya Anantappa. Confirmed that Anantappa is
not an ordinary man. He is Avatara Chetana. Born for a noble cause.
Decided that his dear Shishya Anantappa is fit to become his
successor and continue the Paramahamsa Peethha of Sri Moola Maha
Samsthhana of Sri ManMadhwacharyaru. Readily agreed to the decision of
Sri Vibudhendrateertharu. In Shivapura in the house of Anantappa only
the sworn in Ceremony as Paramhamsaru. Named as SRI
JITAMITRATEERTHARU, the 12th. Paramahamsaru. Offered Sanyasa and handed
over the charge of the Peethha and detailed all the property
acquired and offered by the Kings of Vijayanagara. At lastso said that
He Strongly Desired to Perform the Pooja of Sri MoolaRama, but could
not ! At least the coming Paramahamsas should avail the fortune of
worshipping. With these kind words Blessed Sri Jitamitrateertharu with
affection and moved towards the bank of Tamraparni Tirunelavelli.
Dear devotees the Sangama of Krishna and Bheema is so sacred and holy
like Prayag. Here we find an island type place, the forceful flow of
Krishna is always Chanting Chanting SRI HARISARVOTTAMA SRI
VAYUJEEVOTTAMA. There is an old tree we find now. It was existing since
the days of Sri Jitamitrateertharu. That tree is called as
GNYANAVRUKSHA (GUM TREE). Sri Jitamitrateertharu liked this tree too
much. Always spent the leisure happily in Japa and also in Paathha to
the students and the sajjanas of Shivapura. Sri Jitamitrateertharu is
not in house means he should be at the island of Sangama now it is
popularly called as JITAMITRAGAADE or in the Shiva Temple facing to the
Sangama. It is very important and quite amazing to know
that when our 12th. Paramahamsaru Sri Jitamitrateertharu was
performing Paathha Pravachana daily a Jangama used to come and attend
the Paathha with great interest. That Jangama was none but SRI
RUDRADEVARU.
Days went on as usual one day some how Sri Jitamitrateertharu thought
of his successor and chose Sri Ramachandracharya and decided that he is
fit to hold and continue the Parampara of Paramahamsa. Named
Ramachandracharya as Sri Raghunandanateertharu very able and noble
Swamiji of our Vidya Mutt and told the strong desire and the
wordings of his Guruvarya Sri Vibudhendrateertharu and also his
intention that the future Paramahamsas should get the opportunity of
Worshipping Sri MoolaRamadevaru. One day the Paathha was in progress
under the Gnyanavruksha. Suddenly flood appeared and went on rising and
rising. All the students were afraid they rushed to the bank and
reached Shivapura. At that time students called their Guru, but
Sri Jitamitrateertharu did not hear as he was immersed in Paathha and
Yoga. Sri Jitamitrateertharu was under the tree at the Jitamitragaddi.
For a week the flood did not recede.
After seven days the flood receded. All the residents of Shivapura,
neighboring villages and the students surprised to see their Guru
sitting under the tree, the flood has not at all affected. When they
came near and near to the tree Sri Jitamitrateertharu disappeared
suddenly. All were worried. At that time an oracle took place
I AM IN THIS TREE ONLY. DO NOT BUILD BRINDAVANA. This incident
happened on the day of Margashira Bahula Amavasya. From that the
Aradhana of Sri Jitamitrateertharu is celebrated to the Gnyanavruksha
tree at the Jitamitragaddi. Sri Narasimha Saligrama worshipped by Sri
Jitamitrateertharu is also at the Gnyanavruksha of Jitamitragaddi.
Many have seen with their own eyes about the walking of Sri
Jitamitrateertharu from the Jitamitragaddi to the Shiva temple of
Sangama. When Sri Susheelendrateertharu our 34th. Pontiff visited
Jitamitragaddi experienced unusual things. When Swamiji visited the
Shiva Temple a Bairaagi came and entered the Garbhaalaya of Shiva
Temple. Swamiji waited for the Bairaagi to come out, but did not. When
Sri Susheelendrateertharu entered Garbhaalaya, amazed to see that
Bairaagi was not at all there.Then Swamiji came to the conclusion and
told that the Bairaagi was none but Jitamitrateertharu. Clarified that
I am staying here only, owing to the Rudramsharu HE IS CHIRANJEEVI.
Even to this day many have experienced this great MIRACLE.
The Charama Shloka of Sri Raghunandanateertharu regarding Sri Jitamitrateertharu is a great record of Maha Mahime.
Sapta Raatram Krishnavenyaam Ushitvaa Punaruthhitam
Jitamitra Gurum Vande Vibudhendra Karodbhavam
For Seven days and nights Sri Jitamitrateertharu was in Krishna and
again after Seven days Sri Jitamitrateertharu appeared below the
Gnyanavruksha at the Jitamitragaddi. Such a great Yativarya has taken
Sanyasa Ashrama by Sri Vibudhendrateertharu. These great personalities
played an important role in our Moola Maha Samsthhaana Parampara of our
Rayara Mutt Vidya Mutt.
Maha Mahimaru- Punya Chetanaru - Daivamsha Sambhootaru are our
Yativarenyas. They have taken the Avatara for our Uddhaara.
Manukuloddhara. We are very grateful to our Swamijis.
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|| सप्तरात्रम् कृष्णवैणयां उषित्वा पुनरुत्थितं जितामित्रगुरुं वंदे विबुधॆंद्र करोद्बवाम् ||
|| ಸಪ್ತರಾತ್ರಂ ಕೃಷ್ಣವೇಣ್ಯಾಮುಷಿತ್ವಾ ಪುನರುತ್ಥಿತಮ್ ಜಿತಾಮಿತ್ರಗುರುಂ ವಂದೇ ವಿಬುಧೇಂದ್ರ ಗುರುಂ ಭಜೇ ||
