Ashtadala
In 1984 on the Golden Jubilee Year of TTD, when a Muslim Devotee offered Lord Srinivasa 108 gold lotuses. The archaka commences the puja by offering dhupa(arti stick) and deepa(lit the lamp) to the main deity. Then he recites the divine names (108) of the Lord. While uttering each name of the Lord, one golden lotus is offered at the holy feet of the lord. On completion of the archana to the Mula Virat, archana is offered to Goddesses Lakshmi and Padmavati. Later Ratha Harati is offered first, followed by ordinary Harati.
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Think
Those who think of Srinivasa either of
Just as Fire is capable of pulling down a huge mansion within minutes, the stock-pile of sins gets ablaze into ash as fast, provided one takes the shelter of Srinivasa. Human life is indeed difficult to attain compared to several other species and asylum unto the Lord would surely assure Salvation.
http://www.shivshankar.in/the-legends-of-venkatachala-jagannatha-and-badari-kshetras/
- curiosity,
- greed,
- love of materialism,
- fear, or
- a casual occurrence
Just as Fire is capable of pulling down a huge mansion within minutes, the stock-pile of sins gets ablaze into ash as fast, provided one takes the shelter of Srinivasa. Human life is indeed difficult to attain compared to several other species and asylum unto the Lord would surely assure Salvation.
http://www.shivshankar.in/the-legends-of-venkatachala-jagannatha-and-badari-kshetras/
Eight
Eight-folded approach to Venkateshwara: While Suta Muni narrated Skanda Purana to the congre -
gation of Sages at Naimisharanya he prescribed an Eight-fold Bhakti Route to Lord Venkateshwara:
http://www.shivshankar.in/the-legends-of-venkatachala-jagannatha-and-badari-kshetras/
- To display ‘Snehabhava’ or feelings of Friendship sincerely towards His Devotees;
- To provide Service and Satisfaction to the Devotees;
- To perform Puja without expectations;
- To direct or dedicate all actions to Him;
- To generate Bhakti and love in all the Jnanendriyas or Sense Organs like eyes, ears, nose, mouth and skin and the corresponding Karmendriyas or Actionable Organs like seeing, hearing, smelling, speaking and feelings of the Lord;
- To hear and cogitate about the ‘Mahatmya’of the Lord and accord importance to whatever is said, described, sung, taught and thought of the Lord;
- To always keep the name of Srinivasa on one’s lips, thoughts and heart and
- finally dedicate oneself to Lord Ventateshwara and take comprehensive and absolute refuge unto Him! Those who are fortunate of seeing even a glimpse of the Idol of Venkateshwara are sure to experience the awe and satisfaction of nearness and lasting memory and familiarity.
http://www.shivshankar.in/the-legends-of-venkatachala-jagannatha-and-badari-kshetras/
Krishna Teerth
Sutji narrated a tale to all the assembled sages--During ancient times, a brahmin
named Ramkrishna did an austere penance at Venketachal mountain. He remained
immobile during the entire course of his penance resulting into the development of
mole hills all over his body.Indra was scarred by Ramkrishna's penance and caused
a heavy downpour for a week. All the mole hills were washed away from
Ramkrishna's body.Lord Srinivas became pleased and appeared before him. He
blessed Ramkrishna by saying--'This holy place, where you have performed a great
penance will be named after you as Krishna teerth. Anybody who makes a
pilgrimage to this place will be liberated from all the sins.
http://hindupad.com/ramakrishna-teertha-mukkoti-tirumala-tirupati-temple/
named Ramkrishna did an austere penance at Venketachal mountain. He remained
immobile during the entire course of his penance resulting into the development of
mole hills all over his body.Indra was scarred by Ramkrishna's penance and caused
a heavy downpour for a week. All the mole hills were washed away from
Ramkrishna's body.Lord Srinivas became pleased and appeared before him. He
blessed Ramkrishna by saying--'This holy place, where you have performed a great
penance will be named after you as Krishna teerth. Anybody who makes a
pilgrimage to this place will be liberated from all the sins.
http://hindupad.com/ramakrishna-teertha-mukkoti-tirumala-tirupati-temple/
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