Sri Jiveshwar Bhagavan
Bhagawan Sri Jiveshwara- Breif History
Except Omkar Swarop parabramha, everything on this earth was shunya. Thru the Supreme tejas of Parabramha "adimaya" took birth. Upon instructions from para bramha, the adimaya created Vishnu from her satvaguna and Bramha from Rajoguna,and Maheswar from Tamoguna. She entrusted the responsibility of creation to Bramha,and to ruling by Vishnu and for destruction by Maheswar. Devas and the Manvas were living and travelling nude. In the advent of the nature"s heat and cold waves the awareness of protection from such extremeties led to wearing of the
Leaves, skin, wooden barks etc around them for covering their bodies. As time passed there was an increase of natural intelligence in them, Hence weaving of cloth from the trees yarn, barks etc was created by them. Hence ADIMAYA requested SHIVA to create a Punya Purusha who can weave exquisite clothes. Upon instructions from ADIMAYA, SHIVA created a child form his tongue (JHIHVE) in Shravan Masa, Trayodashi, early morning on Monday. The naming ceremony was performed in great pomp at Kailas. The boy was named SALI to assist everybody in weaving the cloth. Godess Parvati named his kula as SWAKULA for promoting in the mankind. As the child was born thru the tongue of Shiva, Godess Parvati named him as "JHIVESHWARA". Also the child was born at the time of Sun rise , hence his Gotra was named as SURYAVAMSHI GOTRA.
After attaining the youthood the boy intends to start the job of weaving. ADIMAYA and the TRIMOORTHIES instructs all the 33 crore devathas to bless him with all powers.
Sri JIVESHWARA"s grand wedding takes place in Magha Masa ,Shuddha Dwadasi-Somawara with ANKINI created by Bramha and DASHANKINI created by Saraswathi.
The secrets of Siva" Creation and human reproduction, Nectars of the Life& death"s secret chambers, Serving of Sadhus and Divya Yogis"- These were some of the topics being preached by Sri Jiveshwara to his bhaktas.
With the divine blessings of Shiva , Ankini gives birth to 4 children namely Lomaharshi, Chandrakanath,Kshetrapala,and Parasnatha. Similarly Dashankini gives birth to 6 children namely Kailasabhuvana,Sanathana, Bhaktibanuja,Parvakala,Dayasagara,and Archana nirdhara.
Subhanu the King of Malava accompanied with Kailasabhuvana to a city named Satyavathi.
He settles there and starts weaving the cloth, he is named and prospered as AHERSALI Community.
The King of Bhaglana, Chitravrutti deeply prays for Vishnu and accompanies Sanathana with him to his kingdom.He continues to weave the cloth under the name" Sanathan Sali" and promotes his community.
Jiveshwara"s children and grand children continues to weave cloth as their profession and were known by the name" Ahersali, Bhangad Sali or Sanathan Sali" - All these Community originally belongs to SWAKULA SALI.
Jiveshwara Swamy along with his mother Paravathi and also Shiva came to Kasi and as desired by Jiveshwara he was blessed as Sanyasi, He wore the orange robes and got the power of Bhairava. Shiva Parvati blessed him and instructed of being worshipped as Jiveshwara from the people and since was named as KALABHAIRAVA.
Under the blessings of Shiva the Varunaraja constructs a beautiful temple on the banks of Ganga river. This temple is being installed with the deities as Vishshweswara and Vishalaksmi whom are the other forms of Godess Shiva and Parvathi. GOGHUT a place near Kashi, where KALABHAIRAV was receiving the daily poojas from Swakula Sali people.Also the temple of Bhagwan Sri Jiveshwara - the head of Swakula Sali tribe is situated here.
This article and the writings on Sri Jiveshwara - are offered to the people of the Swakula Sali community.We pray to Sri Jiveshwara to bless us with good education,Peace and prosperity.
Narasing Rao Gaekwad
Sri Ananthaswamy
Sri Anantha Maharaj
Great Saint Sri Ananth Maharah hails from Bangalore born on the day of Anatha Chaturdashi and is the loving son of Swakula tribe parents Mr.Eswarappa and Mrs.Rudrabai. After marriage Sri Ananth Maharah renounced the worldy affairs and steppedout of the house towards the goal of peace by chanting the magic words of Ramakrishna Hari .He is in ardent devotee of Lord Vittala. Sri Maharaj travelled towards Pandari by praying Vittala.
He established himself for almost 18 years. He started the "Pandari Varakari" culture and conducted "Bhagavat Sapthah", devotional songs, religious discourses, Dhindibhajans, etc to prmote the bhakti awareness among the people. He expected, not money, but - people to drop their bad habits in his arms and adopt good habits from him thru "harimukhemhana". He expected people to forgett " I and mine " feelings, To do the duties as God"s work. To share the miseries of others and to take the lead in wiping the tears of pain in people"s feelings.
During the spread of epidemic plague disease, Ananth Maharaj personally nursed and fed many patients. He took care of them like his children, and believed that serving humankind is God"s work.
Ananth Maharaj used to walk to Pandarapur every year creating an positive awareness about his determination. He was a "miracle" yogi and never used to display in public , but used his powers only if required. Even today his sincere followers depending on his bhakti are protected by his divine power. His close and experienced associates will agree to the above statement.
He was a power house of Atmagnana, his preachings were followed diligently by the people, which reallyl complete the purpose of his avatar.
One of the intellect persons like Mr. K.A. Krishna Iyer described the Maharaj as "Parabramha"
Ananth Maharah was a pious and simple man ,never expected any financial considerations. He refused the offer made by his bhaktas for construction of Ashram.
Sri Ananth Maharah reached the abode of god during 1901 (Year - Purvanama,Pushya Shuddha Saptami- Thursday), In the event of Maharaj journey to god"s abode, a divine incident took place- Sri Siddaruda Swaiji in Hubli who was performing his pooja and was offering arati to god, suddenly informed the bhaktas around him that Sri Ananth Maharah soul is flying towards KAILAS - then he said OM NAMA SHIVAYA, After this Siddaruda Swamy eyes was in tears. He then left for meditation.
Sri Ananth Maharaja"s life passed very calmly without any pomp and splendour.
Ananth Ashrama in Gandhinagar today is the palce where Sri Ananth Maharah did his Tapas for the well being of mankind.
A birds eye view of the activities & development of Sri Anantha ashram
Anantha ashrama was established 85 years ago at Gandhinagar in Bangalore
SriAnantha swami of the ashram had a universal love and kind approach towards mankind .To quote an example, during the epidemics spread of plague in Bangalore people use to flee away out of distress. He brought many patients to his place and nursed them & most of the people could survive due to his care..
SriAnantha Maharaja never expected any monetary assistance from anybody but led a simple life.He was contented with a small piece of cloth tied around him. Many devotees came forward to build an ashram but he refused. After completion of swamiji"s worldly affairs he was laid to rest at a place where he has performed his tapas.
The above incident took place in the holy year 1901,which is named as Pushya Shudda saptami(Thursday),and the place is named as Anathashrama.At the first instance four rooms consisting of garbha gruha and the upanyas mandir were constructed. No approach roads were there to visit ashram , some of the devotees helped in constructing road from SC road to ashram .Since it is one of the oldest ashram, many devotees ,sadhus ,had the opportunity to stay in ashram.
Sri Haraharanandan Swamy is a mirror of Sri Ananthaswamy"s life, Subsequently he adored the supreme peetam of Ananthaashrama. He diverted the attention of all devotees towards hari sankirtans .During his period the ashram developed to a great extent as desired by Sri Ananthamaharaj. New buildings were constructed and the devotees and visitors for ashram increased in many folds, Dhana and dharma was conducted regularly.
The followers of Mahatma Gandhi along with Kasturiba ji visited the ashram and met the swamy, she was very pleased about the activities and blessed him.
In Mysore a new ashram was established in Jayalakshmipuram under the guidance of Sri Haraharnanada Swamy. The fame of Ananathashrama spread all over India in a short time.
Ashram"s activities are as follows:
Early morning at 7.00 pm - Guru slokas, Guru peeta puja ,Geetha recitation
Evening programme at 5.00 pm - Bhajan, Devotional satsang and pooja.
On all days of Ekadashi - Panchanmrita abhishekam, Special Poojas and mahamangalarati , distribution of prasadam is undertaken in the ashram.
During the birthday of Anantha maharaj, on Ananthapadmanabha chaturdashi Special Poojas are performed and poor people are fed with rice.
On Vyasapoornima , it is the rememberance day of Maharaj Gnaneswar. Geetha jayanthi is performed, Special pooja and prasadam is distributed.
Every year on pushya masa from padyami to saptami Sri Ananthmaharaj Aradhana is conducted. On this occasion continuos Bhajans, Group recitation of Geeta and Sant Gnaneswar discourse , Harikatha, Music and feeding to Poor people is conducted.From Chaitra bahula chaturthi till shasthi Sri Sri Hariharananda Bharati Swamy Aradhana is performed .
To spread religious and divine awareness every day in the evening apart from The religious discourse, many learned people divine speech is organized during Chaturmas month. Devotional and religious books is given for reading to bhaktas.
Children are also taught the Geetha recitation. For deserving bhaktas all arrangements, and conducive atmosphere is created for their stay in the ashram. All sadhus who are visiting us and the sadhus in the ashram upto 10 Nos , arrangements has been made for food & stay everyday.
Approximately for 8 nos students from poor family has been given free stay in ashram.
Above steps are few of the activities undertaken by ashram.
Several development activities are yet to be completed . For all these noble work, we have the blessings of Sri Anathamaharaj and inspiration from Sri Harahara nanda Swamy, Proper guidance from Sri Ganeshananda Maharaj, and the noble efforts of the Ashram working volounteers , Above all we need the help of all Bhaktas for Serving the mankind.
May the name and fame of Sri Ananthamaharaj spread everywhere and let his
Anantha swaroopam lie deep in our heat.
Om shanti Om shanti Om shanti
Sri Ananthaswamy ashram
S S Gopal
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