January 6 - 9
Kadapa District Tour (Kadapa & Proddaturu)
Tim Dattanatha Kshetram, is located in Yerramukkapalle in Kadapa. This Ashrama was developed by Trustees led by Late Sri CK Sampat Kumar, the first Executive Trustee. The Guru Nilayam, built in Japanese Pagoda style was donated by Late Sri M Chenna Kesava Reddy. “Tim” Dattanatha Dattatreya, Sri Rajarajeswari and Sri Subrahmanya Swamy temples were consecrated by Sri Swamiji in 1995. In 2002, Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Temple was built. Dr. E Rama Manohara Reddy and team of doctors offer free medicine to poor on every Sunday. Homeopathy medicine is offered by Dr. Murthy. Annadanam is performed on every First Sunday in the month.
6th January 2005
Sri Swamiji was warmly received by the Kadapa devotees, led by the Executive Trustee Sri D Dastagiri. Justice PS Narayana and District Judge Lakshamana Rao visited Ashrama. In the evening. Senior Trustee Sri Dasappa has welcomed Sri Swamiji. Sri Swamiji’s Bhajans & discourse were mixed with humorous tales and wit. Matru Mandali members offered Dolotsava Seva to Sadguru Deva. Tsunami Relief Appeal yielded enthusiastic response.7th January 2005
After morning Sri Chakra Puja, Trustees and donors for the function were blessed. Sri Swamiji launched an edition of a model compact Library, for every Datta Devotee. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Swamiji reminded it is high time that we make note of what all we read and imbibe in our behaviour. Many times, devotees, though frequent visitors to Ashrama are not familiar with what is published by the Peetham. One should really make an effort to know what efforts Sri Swamiji is putting forth to enlighten seekers through books. And it would be a great idea to present a collection to a friend or relative. Sri K Venkateshwara Rao, was blessed. Later, Sri Swamiji asked all the devotees in prayer hall to donate for calamity relief and tied Coconut in Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Temple.After evening’s Bhajans, Sri Swamiji ascended the decorated Swing and Matru Mandali members worshipped. Sri Swamiji commanded that all the members should not spare any effort to see that children are trained to chant Shatashloki Ramayanam, Bhagavd Geeta, Neeti Mala. He further directed that a full fledged Bhajan Group should be formed in the Ashrama.
8th January 2005
In the morning, Betel Leave Archana was offered to Karya Siddhi Anjaneya and Sri Swamiji left for Proddaturu.Proddaturu
This was the Second Temple after Mysore Ashrama to be established by Sri Swamiji. (Devotees are aware that His Holiness spent few years in his adolescence in Proddaturu and memories are very fresh in Him, which He recalls many times.)His Holiness arrived at 10 AM in Sri Datta Yogiraja Vallabha Datta Kshetram. (Earlier, Abhishekam was performed to Anjaneya Swamy). Vice President of Ashrama, Sri K Chandra Mohan welcomed Sri Swamiji and Trustee Sri R Sadasiva Sarma offered garland. Senior Govt. official Sri PV Subramanya was blessed for his services to Ashrama. After Puja, Sri Swamiji launched the mobilisation for Corpus Fund of the Trust. Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Sri K Jana Reddy, Local MLA Sri N Varada Rajulu Reddy and Sri DL Raveendra Reddy along with Sri VC Sajjanar, SP of the District visited Sri Swamiji. The Home minister sought Sri Swamiji’s blessings for the ongoing peace efforts by the Government.
The evening Satsang was in the magnificent Cotton Merchants’ Association Hall. His Holiness was welcomed by Sri M Ramanjaneyulu, Vice President of the Trust. Sri Swamiji’s speech on this occasion was one of most memorable of its kind. It was interspersed with rationalist thought, pragmatism and spiritual logic. Contrary to popular thinking, His Holiness questioned the very basis of our thought and misconceived religious practices, methodology of our lifestyle. He then offered some simple solutions. Later, Matru Mandali members offered Pushpa Abhishekam.
9th January 2005
Suvasini Puja, Sri Chakra Puja and Ganapati Homa were the main features for the morning session. In the Trust Meeting in the evening, Sri Swamiji announced His intention to bring the Navagraha Mandapam right in front of Chamundeeswari Temple and advised the members to maintain cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere in the Temple.In the Cotton Merchants’ Association Hall, office bearers were blessed by His Holiness. Sri V Veerabhadrayya, Trustee, speaking on the occasion suggested all the members to visit Datta Peetham, which is an apostle of Peace. He also requested Sri Swamiji to show light to the people who are in a quagmire, confused and are getting caught in the whirlpool of Kali Yuga Effect. Later, Host Committee members were honoured with mementos.
In His benedictory address, Sri Swamiji spoke about His approach towards Dharma. He exhorted people, not to be shy of their birth and worldly duty. He further called upon citizens not to abjure their fundamental duties and their own Dharma. To quote His words, “I tend to deal with the basic tenets of each belief, rather than be mesmerised by the superficial coat. Inner Core of every tradition and belief are identical. That is the reason, why Sri Swamiji does not find it difficult to deal with various people of different faiths. In addition, He can preach without offending any one’s sensitivities". He recommended to people to follow the path, shown by elders and learned predecessors, rather than tread an untested dangerous road. He also offered some tips in the upbringing of children. Sri Swamiji’s address was very well received by the packed crowd, who were relished and swayed over by the pragmatic logic of His Holiness. Annadanam was performed to all the devotees. Later Bhajans were sung.
10th January 2005
After morning Puja, Sri Swamiji left Proddaturu. This Trip was one of best organised in the history of Proddaturu Ashrama and Sri Swamiji’s visit gave much needed impetus to the activities of Ashrama.
Kadapa - Tim Dattanatha Kshetra
Kadapa - Sri Swamiji in the Karya Siddhi Hanuman
Shrine
Kadapa - Devotees queuing up to tie the sacred
Coconuts for Karya Siddhi Hanuman
Kadapa - Top view of Sri Datta Prayer hall
Kadapa - Executive Trustee Sri. Dastagiri
receiving Sri Swamiji's Blessings
Kadapa - Sri Swamiji
launching the model compact Library containing Datta Peetham releases
Proddaturu - Bhajan session by Pujya Sadgurudeva.
The top banner i the back depicts the episodes of Sri Swamiji's childhood
and His association with Proddaturu
Audience in Proddaturu Ashrama
Proddaturu - Annadanam
Proddaturu - Welcome function for Sri Swamiji
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Sri K Jana Reddy, Local
MLA Sri N Varada Rajulu Reddy and Sri DL Raveendra Reddy along with Sri
VC Sajjanar, SP of the District visited and had Darshan of Pujya Sri
Swamiji.
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