Sri Vadiraja’s Sarasa Bharathi Vilasa (Glory of Srihari & Other Celestials as Enshrined in the Holy Aagamas)

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Sri Vadiraja Thertha Swamiji (1480-1600) dedicated his whole life for the material and spiritual emancipation of mankind. Even after of a lapse of 398 years, since Sri Vadiraja entered his Brindavan alive in flesh and blood at Srikshetra Sonda, his works appear before us as royal paths for reaching the Vaikunta. In all his works appear Sri Vadiraja advocates the supremacy of Srihari among the celestials and Windgod Vayu among the Jivas strongly and eloquently.

Sri Vadiraja has composed several classics like Theertha Prabandha, Rukminisha Vijaya, Yuktimallika, Nyaya-Ratnaveli etc in Sanscrit. But in the “Sarasa Bharathi Vilasa” authored by the saint-poet, Vadiraja, not only upholds the supremacy and independence of Srihari, but also presents before us the holy order of the glory of other celestials as envisaged in the Aagamas viz Sruthi (Vedas), and Smrithi (Sculptures)

Vadiraja further maintains all through the article that the holy trio 1. Laxmi 2. Brahma & Vayu 3. Saraswathi & Bharathi are purely devoted and totally dedicated to Srihari. They are never perturbed nor disturbed by the evil influence of Kali quoting from the Aagamas viz four Vedas, Pancharata, Ramayana, Mahabharatha the eighteen Puranas Brahmasutra & Brahmasutra Bhashya. Srihari the producer of the wonderful cosmos with all the diverse creations and activities is eternal, perfect and independent, while all others are perishable, imperfect and dependent upon Srihari to get liberation. All other celestials rank next only to Srihari after the above holy trio. It is therefore possible for us to get liberation from all hurdles and miseries confronted by us, only when we worship the gods as per the holy protocol or hierarchy as shown in the holy book written in accordance to the holy Aagamas.

A genius in human form Sri Vadiraja who possessed outstanding oratory skills and spiritual powers, bases all his expositions, arguments and conclusions on the strength of: 1. Pratyaksha or sense perceptions 2. Anumana or logical inferences 3. Aagama or Sruthi & Smrithi as stated earlier. Sri vadiraja starts the holy Sarasa Bharathi Vilasa invoking for the blessings of merciful Srihari to so as to lead us on the right path during our life time and beyond. As said earlier all through the article Vadiraja maintains the supremacy, independence and eternity of Srihari as well as the glory of other celestials as enshrined in the holy Aagamas. In the end Vadiraja declares that Srihari is the celestial supreme for he has unique powers to do, undo, and get things done differently; (Chapter25, Sloka 18):- But Srihari can do, undo and do Things differently; for He often slays Demons Who get boons of immortality By Brahma, Shankara & other celestials To establish peace on the earth.

Vadiraja further says that he could accomplish this holy but tough task through the mercy of Srihari in order to earn His deeper mercy; who can do, undo and do things differently. Vadiraja further confirms all his arguments & conclusions on the strength of the Pramana Thrayas viz 1. Pratyaksha 2. Anumana, and 3. Aagamas accepted as conclusive evidence on Dharmic/Religious matters by the learned of all times.

I am indeed grateful to their Holiness the Swamiji’s of the eight Mutts of Udupi for their valuable guidance, suggestions, massages & blessings. Infect I prepared the Kannada & English versions of the holy “Sarasa Bharathi Vilasa”, to enable the devotees who are not able to follow the original Sanscrit composition of Yathiraja Vadiraja. This I did is directed by H.H. Sri Vishwothama Theertha Swamiji of sode Vadiraja Mutt Udupi, after undertaking the study of the original work of Yathi Vadiraja under the golden guidance of H.H Sri Vidyasagara Theertha Swamiji of Krishnapur Mutt, Udupi for over a year during 1995-1996. I also like to appreciate the guidance, suggestions & help rendered tome by my Maternal Uncles Katte Sri Vadiraja Achar, Nyaya shiromani, Aasthana Vidwan of the mutts, UDUPI & 2. Dr. V.S. Achar MLC, Kunjibettu, udupi-57 6 102 for completing the holy project. I also like to thank Miss Dharani Kumari & Miss G. Nirmala fro typing the manuscript neatly from time to time. I am further indeed indebted to my revered guru Prof. U.L. Achar M.A.L.T. retired professor of Physics, MGM College Udupi-576 102 for editing the manuscript, and for all his valuable guidance & suggestions; and thus totally enchancing the quality of the holt classic. I also like to place on record the valuable services rendered by Shri Siddhi Graphics, Sadananda Towers, city Bus stand, Udupi for computer editing of the script.

I am also deeply grateful to Sri M.K.R. Vinayak as well as to sri I.V. Subba Rao past & present Executive Officers; Sri N.S. Ramamurthy Editor, Sri K.Appannacharya apecial offer, Dasa-Sahitya project; and all other dedicated band of staff of the holy Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams for their noble & kind gesture in extending finance to Publish holy book; which nicely explains the glory & supremacy of Lokesha Venkatesha & other celestials in the holy protocol as presented in the holy Aagamas to benefit the community & the forth coming generations.

I also like to express my profound sense of gratitude to Sri Sundara Shetty of Ashok Printers, Ambalpady Udupi-576103, his sons & the devoted staff of the press for printing the book neatly so that I can present the same, before the readers in a good shape, which explains the glory of Lokesha Srihari as disclosed in Sruthi & Smruthi.

If the readers are thrilled by reading the book, it is certainly on account of the merit of Sri Vadiraja & the grace of Sri Venkatesha; and the lapses if any entirely mine; which if and when traced will be rectified in the future editions.

Lastly, I like to offer this book, which I could write due to the divine grace & blessings of Hari, Guru & the elders at the lotus feet of Tirumala Venkata Prabhu with deep reverence to my maternal grand parents’ late Sri Vedamurthy katte Srivasa Achar & smt. Krishnaveni Amma Udupi-2, as said earlier. But I like to continue this Jnana-satra in different languages under the holy grace & guidance of Lokesha Venkatesha in the coming months as well.