Thiruvallikkeni Sri Varadhar Garuda Sevai 2026 ~ பிறவிக் கடலுள் நின்று நான் துளங்க

 

Thiruvallikkeni Sri  Varadhar Garuda Sevai  2026  ~ பிறவிக் கடலுள் நின்று நான் துளங்க

 

 

இப்பூவுலகத்திலே மானுடர்கள் : -  நான், என்னுடையது, எனது குடும்பம், எனது குழுமம் என ஸம்ஸார மண்டலத்திலே   கிலேசங்களுடன்  அலைகின்றனர்.  துக்கங்களை கேட்கும் போதெல்லாம்,  கஷ்டங்களை பார்க்கும்போதெல்லாம் என்னை யார் காப்பார் என புலம்புகின்றனர். 

How big is your World !!  - more of a mental perception than the vast expanse of physical Universe !!  For most, it would be :  “’ Me, My possessions, My family, My community”” – it could well be Me or Me& My family !!! 

Identity begins with “I.” The single word captures a lifetime of choices, memories, strengths, and limits. As an individual, I form habits, develop a moral compass, and choose goals that shape daily life. Self-awareness—knowing my likes, fears, and values—lets me act deliberately rather than simply follow others. For most, it is personal growth, amassing wealth and living happily with money in material World. 

My possessions are more than objects. They store memories and represent priorities. A childhood photograph, a worn book, or tools used for work can tell stories  yet as one grows, it is more of  what I own, I risk loneliness and insecurity.  It is collecting / amassing more and more money, wealth, house, property, vehicles, jewels and what not !!  

My family anchors identity in relationships. Family provides care, values, and a sense of belonging across generations. Within a family, roles shift over time – again, the well-being and wealth of one’s family is of utmost importance, and takes precedence over everything else in life. 

To most, my community does not exist or if all it is – a small group or a small extention of family.  People are not worried about how others live; want to live better than their circle of people.   Strong communities embrace diversity, include marginalized voices, and encourage mutual respect. 

The four layers—self, possessions, family, community—are interconnected. A balanced life recognizes their roles and limits.  One should learn to declutter with purpose,  keep what adds value, donate the rest.   Over the period of time, the killer roads  were affecting mankind in a big way – there were so many road accidents – killing and maiming people.    

Then on Mar 9, 2020,  media  reported that a 45-year-old man tested positive for Coronavirus -  making him the first person in Tamil Nadu to be reported of having the disease.  He was a resident of Kancheepuram, and  had returned to India from Oman.  His symptoms included a fever and cough.  His samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune for testing soon after and the results confirmed him to be a Corona victim.  .. .. and from that day World changed !!  (of course in China it had appeared much earlier and was slowly making its presence globally) 

The Corona Virus Covid 19 held sway for almost two years, killing millions, changing the perception and life of people.  People were forced to remain indoors and not entertain everybody – the fear was killing more 

In some ways for us the virus started from the temple town of Kanchipuram !!  Having once served as the capital of notable dynasties like the Pallavas – it is a city known for Temples and weaving.  Like everything else, the Kanjeevaram silk also has legends woven around it. The vivid colours, opulence and sartorial elegance, its richness still holds fort as one of the top choices for the bridal ensemble.   Dotted with magnificent shrines, intricate stone carvings and rich history, the extraordinary temples of Kanchipuram are absolute wonders.  The lockdown reportedly left jobless some 30,000 skilled weavers who make the iconic silk saris of Kancheepuram. 

Life certainly became difficult of humans – even Temples were closed, no Uthsavams and even worship was not allowed for few months – slowly, very slowly the World limped back to normalcy … and now perhaps people have forgotten the dreaded Corona !!  

Like a ship caught in stormy ocean signalling in distress, I stood shivering in the ocean-of-birth and was lamenting and crying towards God. With exceeding grace and divinity, HE  heard me and came to me, with a conch and discus in hand and became one with me.  .. He is my eternal saviour says Swami Nammalwar.

 

In the grand Brahmothsavam, each Vahanam, every purappadu has its  own charm, yet, if one were to ask the most majestic and most crowd-pulling ones,  it would be Thiruther and Garuda vahanam. !!  .. .. ..  The Brahminy kite  is considered to be the contemporary representations of Garuda.  The annual brahmothsavam of Sri Varadharaja Swami occurs in Vaikasi every year. At Thiruvallikkeni, there would be purappadu once a day only -    day 3 is   the famous Garuda Sevai – when Lord is taken in procession on vahanam of Garuda also known as Periya Thiruvadi.  The very darshan of Lord Varadha Rajar on Garudan will rid us of all evils.  The glorious darshan would provide us immense confidence to fight everything  be it Corona or mental stress – here are some photos of Varadhar Garuda Sevai on  30.5.2026

 

ஆவாரார் துணையென்று   அலைநீர்க்கடலுள் அழுந்தும்

நாவாய் போல்,  பிறவிக் கடலுள்  நின்று நான்   துளங்க,

தேவார் கோலத்தொடும்   திருச்சக்கரம் சங்கினொடும்,

ஆவாவென்று   அருள்   செய்து   அடியேனொடுமானானே.

 

கஷ்டங்களில் இருந்து என்னை காப்பாரொருவருமில்லையேயென்று கதறிக் கொண்டு, அலைகள் ஆர்ப்பரிக்கும்  கடலினுள்ளே அமிழ்ந்துகிற சிறு படகு போல  நானும்  சம்ஸாரக்கடலினுள்ளே சிரமப்படும் வேளையில்  - எம்பெருமான் ஸ்ரீமன் நாராயணன்  தனது, திவ்யமான வடிவோடும், திருவாழி திருசங்குகளோடும்கூடி எனக்கு அருள் செய்து   என்னோடும் கூடினான்.  இவ்வளவு எளிமையான எம்பெருமான் எனக்கு துணை இருக்கும் போது - அவனது பக்தர்கள் ஏன் கவலைப்பட வேண்டும் !  ~ என வினவுகிறார் ஸ்வாமி நம்மாழ்வார். 

adiyen Srinivasadhasan
Mamandur Veeravalli Srinivasan Sampathkumar