Exploring the unwavering devotion of Shri Vishwaprasana tirtha Swamiji - my experience of ayodhya yatra.

Exploring the unwavering devotion of Shri Vishwaprasana tirtha Swamiji - my experience of ayodhya yatra.

                          Dr.Shrinidhi Acharya Pyati

By the grace of Ramalalla and Shri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Shripadaru, I had the opportunity to perform various sevas to Utsava murthi of Shri Ramalalla.

I was fortunate to witness Swamiji's unwavering devotion to Ramalalla. Each day, Swamiji will wake up early, regardless of Ayodhya's frigid temperatures, to perform various rituals, demonstrating his commitment to sanyasa deeksha. Following this, Swamiji will conduct the sansthana pooja of Panduranga Vithala Devararu. Tatvahoma, a homa ritual, is conducted for 48 consecutive days beginning the day after the pranapratishtha ceremony, by various acharyas within the garbha griha premises. The Samprokshana of the tatvahoma kalasha-jala is mandated by the scriptures. Upon completing the sansthana pooja, His Holiness  proceeds to the Ramalalla temple to conduct the tatva homa kalasha samprokshane. He will also engage in chamara seva. The silver chamara, although exceedingly heavy to lift even for five minutes, as I have personally experienced, is wielded by Swamiji during this service. His dedication is evident in performing chamara seva, accompanied by various mantras, for a duration of 30 to 45 minutes, demonstrating both physical and mental strength, as well as unwavering devotion.

Subsequently, he will participate in the purnahuti of various homas held in the Yaga mantapa, specially constructed by the trust within the temple premises. Swamiji will then dedicate one and a half hours for teaching final year students of Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha. His commitment for teaching, as well as to his own spiritual practices, remains steadfast even amidst the busiest schedules. This exemplifies his adherence to the teachings of Rishi Moudgalya, as prescribed in the saying, "Swadyaya pravachana eveti Nako moudgalyah tadhi tapah, tadhi tapah".

He will head towards Pejawar Matha to do bhiksha, which will be performed after Snana and pooja. After bhiksha, he attends various bhaktas who came to have darshana of Ramlalla. Later, he returnes to the temple for the evening pallakki utsava of Ramalalla, personally overseeing the installation of the utsava murthi in the pallakki and coordinating the three-round pradakshine, accompanied by Pancha-vadyas, chande Vadana, and Veda-mantra-ghosha, which created spiritual vibrations in the temple premise. It also reminds us of the Maharshi Valmiki's description of how people of Ayodhya welcomed Shri Rama after the completion of Vanavasa. Numerous sevas such as Ashtavadana, Natyaseva, and Sangeeta Seva were performed during this three-hour ceremony, evoking profound spiritual sentiments among the attendees. This three-hour ceremony is so soul-touching that you would never want it to end anytime soon. You will actually feel the bhakti in the atmosphere. Thousands of devotees chanting Jai shriram , unending but moving queues for the darshana of Ramalalla, devotees dancing around pallakki created glimpses of Tretayuga.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Bhagavan Shrirama bestowes his darshan with a smile, a moment one wished would freeze in time or where time would cease counting, so that it might never end. However, reality struck harshly when policemen instruct to proceed for the sake of others. Swamiji's keen aesthetic sense and meticulous observation rendered this event unforgettable for a lifetime.

Lakhs of namaskaras to H.H. Shri Vishweshatirtha Swamiji, because of whose sacrifice we are witnessing this ceremony in the temple premise. Gratitude to lakhs of Kar sevaks and Rama bhaktas, because of their sacrifice and fight, this generation is able to witness the pranaprathistha ceremony. You feel lucky to witness this moment, and gratitude rises from the heart for those who have sacrificed their life for this cause.

After the ceremony, H.H. will inquire about the next day's arrangement and head towards the mutt to perform Ratri pooja. This routine schedule started from the day of pranaprathishtha and it will continue for 48 days. Not a minute would be wasted in the schedule. I also want to mention and appreciate the tireless effort being made by the team headed by Shashanka Bhat Acharya,Mr prasada, with the coordination of Lakshmi Narayana Acharya, Sode Gururaja Acharya and final year students of Poorna prajna vidyapeetha for the arrangements with their smiling faces. 

After receiving blessings from Shriramalalla and Swamiji, as you depart ayodhya, you will find yourself humming the song "Innastu Bekenna Hrudayakke Rama"     

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experiencing the real meaning of the lyrics.

Imp note - H."H.H. Swamiji not only focuses on the rituals associated with the Rama Mandira, but also emphasizes the establishment of Ramarajya for the well-being of society. As part of this initiative, a special seva has been introduced. Individuals can make a donation of 5 lakhs for a silver kalasha, which will be used for the Samprokshana of Ramalalla. In return, they will receive the same kalasha from Swamiji in the form of Mahaprasada, presenting a golden opportunity for devotees. Donations will be used for noble causes, contributing to the establishment of Ramarajya."

Dr.Shrinidhi Acharya Pyati