vEdavyAsa jayanthi...
(VaishAka Shudda trayOdashI)
SRI VEDAVYASA - The Divine Literary Incarnation of Lord Vishnu(VaishAka Shudda trayOdashI)
Lord Sri Krishna says in Bhagawadgita - Vibhoothi Yoga that, "Of all sages, I am Vyasa” ("Muneenamapyaham Vyasah")
He was also called as Badarayana meaning the one who is an inhabitant of Badarika forest which is full of Jujube trees. His hermitage is believed to be in Badari Kshethra.
Originally Vyasa was called as Krishna Dvaipaayana. Since Vyasa was dark (Krishna) in colour and born on an island (Dweepa) in Yamuna river he was called Krishna Dvaipaayana;
He was called VedaVyasa since he had organized Vedas into four divisions.
Since He was descent to Sage Vasishta he was also known as Vasishta Krishna;
Put together he is known as VedaVyasa – Krishna Dwaipayana – Badarayana -VasistaKrishna
Vyasa does not indicate/signify the name of an individual. It is a role/status/title like that of Indra or Sapta Rishi that keeps befalling on divine sacred persons based on their merits.
As per Vishnu Purana, Vyasa will be present in every 3rd age (Yuga) of the quartet ie. Dwapara Yuga to take up the divine literary works, reorganize and edit the scripts (Vedas and Puranas) and to inculcate the spiritual knowledge.
Thus 28 Vyasas have passed through in this Manvanthara and the divine scripts have been reorganized 28 times. In the first Dwapara Yuga it was Chaturmukha Brahma himself and in the second age it was Prajapathi Manu who acted as Vyasa; so on......
We are currently in the 28th Maha Yuga of this Manvanthara (Vaivasvatha Manvanthara) in which Dwapara Yuga has already passed through. In this 28th Dwapara Yuga, Lord Vishnu himself took birth as Vyasa in order to fulfill the promise given to the sage Parasara.
Vyasa whom we all know and heard of in Mahabharatha was the 28th Vyasa of this Manvanthara who was also a contemporary of Lord Sri Krishna born to Sage Parashara and Sathyavathi;
ವ್ಯಾಸಾಯ ಭವನಾಶಾಯ ಶ್ರೀಶಾಯ ಗುಣರಾಶಯೇ |
ಹೃದ್ಯಾಯ ಶುದ್ಧವಿದ್ಯಾಯ ಮಧ್ವಾಯ ಚ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ |
Literally Vyasa means one who explains, elaborates, describes, compiles, arranges. Generally we find the word Vyasa Kartha in the literary world meaning the one who has authored/scripted an article on a topic. In terms of Vedic/Divine literature Vyasa has become a legend.
Sri Madhvacharya the Poornaprajna the one who is equipped with thorough and comprehensive knowledge is at the service of Lord Vedavyaasa (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) in establishing the Hari Sarvottamattva.
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"When the second millenium ('Dwarpa Yuga') overlapped the third ('Treta Yuga'), the great sage Vyasa maharshi was born to Parasara Muni in the womb of Satyati, the daughter of Vasu (the fisherman).
In sage Vyasa maharshi's childhood he was called Krsna, because of his dark complexion, and because he was born on an island at the confluence of the Sati and Mati Rivers he was called Dwaipayana. After dividing the Vedas he got the name Veda Vyasa. There are some who say that Krsnadwaipayana Veda Vyasa took his birth at a place now known as Vyasa Goofer, the cave of sage Vyasa maharshi in present day Nepal, on the road from Pokara to Kathmandu which was, in days of yore, part of the kingdom of King Janaka. There are local records that support this statement, which say this was the 'ashrama' of Parasara Muni and at this place sage Vyasa maharshi was conceived. They also lay claim that later sage Vyasa maharshi came back to that 'ashrama' and stayed there for some time, and this being why there is a small Deity of Him at the entrance of the cave. Anyway, everyone at least agrees that the date of sage Vyasa maharshi's appearance was on the twelfth day of the light fortnight in the month of Vaisaka (April-May), called Vasant Dwadasi.
The following is the story that we just touched upon mentioning how sage Vyasa maharshi came to make His appearance.
Once the hermit Parasara became attracted to a fisher girl of the name Matsya-Gandha.Parasara Muni asked the beautiful Matsya-Gandha, so named because of her fishy aroma, to take him in her boat from one side of the river to the other, but the beauty of this damsel, her bodily movements from the rowing, aroused lusty desires in Parasara. When he sat close to her she moved away, and asked him not to violate her chastity, but Parasara Muni being already too far carried away, created an artificial fog on the river and seduced her right there in the boat. He then created an island in the river and on that island the girl conceived a child in her womb. Parasara explained to her that even after the child was born she would remain a virgin and the son born to her would be a portion of Lord Visnu and would be famous throughout the three worlds. He would be a man of purity, the spiritual master of the entire world, and He would divide the Vedas.
Sage Vyasa maharshi soon grew into everything that Parasara had described, and had many disciples.
Later in life it is recorded that Sage Vyasa maharshi returned to this island in the river and there compiled the Srimad Bhagavatam. Recorded is another instance when Sage Vyasa maharshi called for Ganesha (the elephant-headed 'deva') to write the Mahabharata as he related it to him. He did so on the condition that Sage Vyasa maharshi continually recited, and Ganesha, having perfectly understood the meaning, wrote down the Mahabharata. The word "Vyasa" means one who describes elaborately.
"The great sage, Sage Vyasa maharshi who was fully equipped with knowledge, could see through his transcendental vision the deterioration of everything material, due to the influence of the age. He could also see that the faithless people in general would be reduced in duration of life and would be impatient due to lack of goodness. Then he contemplated for the welfare of men in all statuses and orders of life. He saw that the sacrifices mentioned in the Vedas were means by which people's occupations could be purified, and to simplify the process, he divided the one Veda into four, in order to expand them among men. The four divisions of the original sources of knowledge (the Vedas) were made separately, but historical facts and authentic stories mentioned in the Puranas are called the fifth Veda.
"Thus the great Sage Vyasa maharshi , who is very kind to the ignorant mass, edited the Vedas so they might be assimilated by less intellectual men. Still he was not satisfied, even though he was engaged in working for the total welfare of all people. Thus Sage Vyasa maharshi , being dissatisfied in heart, began to reflect within himself. 'I have, under strict disciplinary vows, unpretentiously worshipped the Vedas, the spiritual master and the altar of sacrifice. I also abided by the rulings and have shown the import of disciplic succession through the explanation of the Mahabharata, by which even women, shudras and others (friends of the twice born) can see the path of religion. I am feeling incomplete, though myself I am fully equipped with everything required by the Vedas. This may be because I did not specifically point out the devotional service of the Lord, which is dear both to perfect beings and to the infallible Lord'."
"Sage Narada Muni (who was another son of Prajapati Brahma) reached the cottage of Sage Vyasa maharshi on the banks of the Sarasvati, where Sage Vyasa maharshi was staying at that time, just when Sage Vyasa maharshi was regretting his defects. At the auspicious arrival of Sage Narada, Sage Vyasa maharshi got up respectfully and worshipped him, giving him veneration equal to that given to Sri Brahma, the creator. Sage Narada then said: 'O Vyasa maharshi , your vision is completely perfect. Your good fame is spotless. You are firm in vow and situated in truthfulness, and thus you can think of the pastimes of the Lord in trance for the liberation of the people in general from all material bondage. The people in general are naturally inclined to enjoy, and you have encouraged them in that way in the name of religion. This is verily condemned and is quite unreasonable. Because they are guided under your instructions, they will accept such activities in the name of religion and will hardly care for prohibitions.' And so Narada Muni, Sage Vyasa maharshi's spiritual master, instructed Sage Vyasa maharshi to compile the Maha-Bhagavat Purana (Srimad Bhagavatam) now in his maturity for the benefit of all mankind, to which Sage Vyasa maharshi agreed. He presented the glories of Krsna and His many incarnations just after the departure of Lord Krsna from this world.
"In this yuga the son of Parasara, who is glorified as a part of Visnu and who is known as Dvaipayana, the vanquisher of all enemies, became Sage Vyasa maharshi. Urged by Brahma, he undertook the task of classifying the Vedas. Sage Vyasa maharshi accepted four disciples to preserve and continue the Vedas. They were Jaimini who took care of the Sama Veda, Sumantu - the Atharva Veda, Vaisampayana - the Yajur Veda and Paila - the Rg Veda, and for the Itihasa and Puranas - Lomaharsana.
According to Vayu Purana it says, "Previously there have been twenty-eight Vyasas, but when the twenty-eighth appears, Lord Visnu, the most Glorious, Great Father of the three worlds, becomes Dvaipayana Vyasa. Then Lord Sri Krsna, the best amongst the Yadus will be born of Vasudeva and will be known as Vasudeva. Then in due course I (Vayu) will come in the form of an ascetic and assuming the body of a religious student, will surprise the world by means of the Lord's 'yoga maya'. Actually, this is Vayudeva announcing his appearance as Sriman Madhwacarya.
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"When the second millenium ('Dwarpa Yuga') overlapped the third ('Treta Yuga'), the great sage Vyasa maharshi was born to Parasara Muni in the womb of Satyati, the daughter of Vasu (the fisherman).
In sage Vyasa maharshi's childhood he was called Krsna, because of his dark complexion, and because he was born on an island at the confluence of the Sati and Mati Rivers he was called Dwaipayana. After dividing the Vedas he got the name Veda Vyasa. There are some who say that Krsnadwaipayana Veda Vyasa took his birth at a place now known as Vyasa Goofer, the cave of sage Vyasa maharshi in present day Nepal, on the road from Pokara to Kathmandu which was, in days of yore, part of the kingdom of King Janaka. There are local records that support this statement, which say this was the 'ashrama' of Parasara Muni and at this place sage Vyasa maharshi was conceived. They also lay claim that later sage Vyasa maharshi came back to that 'ashrama' and stayed there for some time, and this being why there is a small Deity of Him at the entrance of the cave. Anyway, everyone at least agrees that the date of sage Vyasa maharshi's appearance was on the twelfth day of the light fortnight in the month of Vaisaka (April-May), called Vasant Dwadasi.
The following is the story that we just touched upon mentioning how sage Vyasa maharshi came to make His appearance.
Once the hermit Parasara became attracted to a fisher girl of the name Matsya-Gandha.Parasara Muni asked the beautiful Matsya-Gandha, so named because of her fishy aroma, to take him in her boat from one side of the river to the other, but the beauty of this damsel, her bodily movements from the rowing, aroused lusty desires in Parasara. When he sat close to her she moved away, and asked him not to violate her chastity, but Parasara Muni being already too far carried away, created an artificial fog on the river and seduced her right there in the boat. He then created an island in the river and on that island the girl conceived a child in her womb. Parasara explained to her that even after the child was born she would remain a virgin and the son born to her would be a portion of Lord Visnu and would be famous throughout the three worlds. He would be a man of purity, the spiritual master of the entire world, and He would divide the Vedas.
Sage Vyasa maharshi soon grew into everything that Parasara had described, and had many disciples.
Later in life it is recorded that Sage Vyasa maharshi returned to this island in the river and there compiled the Srimad Bhagavatam. Recorded is another instance when Sage Vyasa maharshi called for Ganesha (the elephant-headed 'deva') to write the Mahabharata as he related it to him. He did so on the condition that Sage Vyasa maharshi continually recited, and Ganesha, having perfectly understood the meaning, wrote down the Mahabharata. The word "Vyasa" means one who describes elaborately.
"The great sage, Sage Vyasa maharshi who was fully equipped with knowledge, could see through his transcendental vision the deterioration of everything material, due to the influence of the age. He could also see that the faithless people in general would be reduced in duration of life and would be impatient due to lack of goodness. Then he contemplated for the welfare of men in all statuses and orders of life. He saw that the sacrifices mentioned in the Vedas were means by which people's occupations could be purified, and to simplify the process, he divided the one Veda into four, in order to expand them among men. The four divisions of the original sources of knowledge (the Vedas) were made separately, but historical facts and authentic stories mentioned in the Puranas are called the fifth Veda.
"Thus the great Sage Vyasa maharshi , who is very kind to the ignorant mass, edited the Vedas so they might be assimilated by less intellectual men. Still he was not satisfied, even though he was engaged in working for the total welfare of all people. Thus Sage Vyasa maharshi , being dissatisfied in heart, began to reflect within himself. 'I have, under strict disciplinary vows, unpretentiously worshipped the Vedas, the spiritual master and the altar of sacrifice. I also abided by the rulings and have shown the import of disciplic succession through the explanation of the Mahabharata, by which even women, shudras and others (friends of the twice born) can see the path of religion. I am feeling incomplete, though myself I am fully equipped with everything required by the Vedas. This may be because I did not specifically point out the devotional service of the Lord, which is dear both to perfect beings and to the infallible Lord'."
"Sage Narada Muni (who was another son of Prajapati Brahma) reached the cottage of Sage Vyasa maharshi on the banks of the Sarasvati, where Sage Vyasa maharshi was staying at that time, just when Sage Vyasa maharshi was regretting his defects. At the auspicious arrival of Sage Narada, Sage Vyasa maharshi got up respectfully and worshipped him, giving him veneration equal to that given to Sri Brahma, the creator. Sage Narada then said: 'O Vyasa maharshi , your vision is completely perfect. Your good fame is spotless. You are firm in vow and situated in truthfulness, and thus you can think of the pastimes of the Lord in trance for the liberation of the people in general from all material bondage. The people in general are naturally inclined to enjoy, and you have encouraged them in that way in the name of religion. This is verily condemned and is quite unreasonable. Because they are guided under your instructions, they will accept such activities in the name of religion and will hardly care for prohibitions.' And so Narada Muni, Sage Vyasa maharshi's spiritual master, instructed Sage Vyasa maharshi to compile the Maha-Bhagavat Purana (Srimad Bhagavatam) now in his maturity for the benefit of all mankind, to which Sage Vyasa maharshi agreed. He presented the glories of Krsna and His many incarnations just after the departure of Lord Krsna from this world.
"In this yuga the son of Parasara, who is glorified as a part of Visnu and who is known as Dvaipayana, the vanquisher of all enemies, became Sage Vyasa maharshi. Urged by Brahma, he undertook the task of classifying the Vedas. Sage Vyasa maharshi accepted four disciples to preserve and continue the Vedas. They were Jaimini who took care of the Sama Veda, Sumantu - the Atharva Veda, Vaisampayana - the Yajur Veda and Paila - the Rg Veda, and for the Itihasa and Puranas - Lomaharsana.
According to Vayu Purana it says, "Previously there have been twenty-eight Vyasas, but when the twenty-eighth appears, Lord Visnu, the most Glorious, Great Father of the three worlds, becomes Dvaipayana Vyasa. Then Lord Sri Krsna, the best amongst the Yadus will be born of Vasudeva and will be known as Vasudeva. Then in due course I (Vayu) will come in the form of an ascetic and assuming the body of a religious student, will surprise the world by means of the Lord's 'yoga maya'. Actually, this is Vayudeva announcing his appearance as Sriman Madhwacarya.
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➡SRI VEDAVYASA JAYANTHI....
Two events generally we come across in Hindu calendar related to Sri Veda Vyasa.
One is Veda Vyasa Jayanthi celebrated on 13th lunar day (Trayodasi) of waxing period (sukla paksha) of Vaisakha Masam. It is believed to be the day Sri Veda Vyasa was born.
The other is Guru Pournima also called Vyasa Poornima falling on the 15th day (full Moon day) of Aashada Masa.
An incarnation of Lord Vishnu; He is also called as Lord Veda Vyasa or Vyasa Bhagavantha.
Regarded as the Aadi Guru, greatest of all Gurus, a Guru of Gurus He is adored even today by one and all and whose powers and knowledge are unsurpassed.
Great sages like Lord Veda Vyasa are responsible for the unassailable and grand Hindu Philosophy, civilization and culture ie. Bhaarateeya Samskriti.
Hindu heritage and culture would be indebted to this illustrious seer Sage Sri VedaVyasaru forever.
Perhaps the most befitting way to pay our respects and obeisance to this great legendary divine Sage would be, by living according to his ideals and propagating his noble and divine works.
Vyaasam Vasishhta Naptaaram Shakteh Pautramakalmasham
Paraasharaatmajam Vande Shukataatam Taponidhim;
Vyasaaya Vishnu Roopaaya Vyaasa Roopaaya Vishnave
Namo Vai Brahma Nidhaye Vaasishtaaya Namo Namah;
KrishnaDvaipayanam Vyasam sarvalokahite ratam
VedaabjaBhaskaram Vande Samadhinilayam Munim
MEANING:
Salutations to that Vyasa who is free from all defects;
who is a treasure of austerities,
who is the great-grandson of sage Vasishta,
grand-son of Shakti,
son of Parasara and
father of Sukha.
My repeated salutations are to Vyasa,
who is a form of Lord Vishnu and
to Vishnu who is a form of Vyasa,
who is a descendent of sage Vasishta,
who is a treasure of Brahman.
Let us worship sage (Muni) Vyasa
who is Krishna Dvaipayana,
who is devoted to the welfare of the world,
who is like a Sun to the Vedas.
Hari Sarvottama - Vaayu Jeevottama
Sri GururRaajo Vijayate
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Sri Vedavyasaru
व्यासाय भवनाशाय
श्रीशाय गुणराशये ।
हृद्द्याय शुद्धविद्याय
मध्वायच नमो नम: ।
जयत्यजो खंडगुणोरुमंडल:
सदोदितो ज्ञानमरीचिमाली ।
स्वभक्तहार्दोच्चतमोनिहंता व्यासावतारो हरिरात्मभास्कर: ॥
(महाभारत तात्पर्यनिर्णय)
ध्यायेच्चशांकशतकोट्यतिसौख्यकांतिं संचिंत्यमानममृतोरुघटै: सुरेशै: ।वर्णाभिमानिरभिरजेशमुखै: सहैव पंचाशता प्रतिगिरंतमशेषविद्या: । (तंत्रसारसंग्रह)
ಜಯತ್ಯಜೋ ಖಂಡಗುಣೋರುಮಂಡಲ: ಸದೋದಿತೋ ಜ್ಞಾನಮರೀಚಿಮಾಲೀ |
ಸ್ವಭಕ್ತಹಾರ್ದೋಚ್ಚತಮೋನಿಹಂತಾ ವ್ಯಾಸಾವತಾರೋ ಹರಿರಾತ್ಮಭಾಸ್ಕರ: ||
(ಮಹಾಭಾರತ ತಾತ್ಪರ್ಯನಿರ್ಣಯ)
ಧ್ಯಾಯೇಚ್ಚಶಾಂಕಶತಕೋಟ್ಯತಿಸೌಖ್ಯಕಾಂತಿಂ ಸಂಸಿಚ್ಯಮಾನಮಮೃತೋರುಘಟೈ: ಸುರೇಶೈ: |
ವರ್ಣಾಭಿಮಾನಿರಭಿರಜೇಶಮುಖೈ: ಸಹೈವ ಪಂಚಾಶತಾ ಪ್ರತಿಗಿರಂತಮಶೇಷವಿದ್ಯಾ: ||
(ತಂತ್ರಸಾರಸಂಗ್ರಹ)
ವ್ಯಾಸಾಯ ಭವನಾಶಾಯ ಶ್ರೀಶಾಯ ಗುಣರಾಶಯೇ |
ಹೃದ್ಯಾಯ ಶುದ್ಧವಿದ್ಯಾಯ ಮಧ್ವಾಯ ಚ ನಮೋ ನಮ: |
Vaishaka Shudda Trayodashi is the Janma dina of Sri Vedavyasaru. It is called as “Vedavavyasa Jayanthi”. Sri Veda vyasaru has born on five occasions.
They are :-
Vaishaka Shudda TrayodashiVaishaka PournamiAshada PournamiKartheeka PournamiMagha Pournami
Sri Vedavyasaru was born on five occasions in different period :-
Vaivaswata Manvantara’s Third Dwapara yuga,Seventh Dwdapara yuga,Sixteenth dwapara yuga,Twenty fifty dwapara yuga,Twenty eighth Dwapara yuga.
Other names of Sri Vedavyasaru –
Vedavyasaru is also called as “Krishna Dwaipayana” , “Vasista Krishna”, “Badarayana” , “Satyavathi Sutha” and “Parashara Soonu”
He was called as Krishna Dwaipayana – When he was born, Vedavyasa’s complexion was dark and therefore he was referred as Krishna and the couple had the child on one of the islands (dweepa) of Yamuna River. That is how he got the name Krishna Dwaipayan.The island was covered by Badara (Indian jujube) trees, so he was also known as Badarayana.He is called as Vedavyasa as he divided the Vedas into four.
He is the Paramathma’s avataara with vast literary and missionary accomplishments.It was he who complied the Vedas into four – Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvanaveda and it is this astounding effort that gave him the title Veda Vyasa.
He wrote the 18 Puranas (main epics) viz.,
Brahma Purana
Padma Purana
Vishnu Purana
Shaiva Purana
Bhagwata Purana
Narayana Purana
Markandeya Purana
Agni Purana
Bhavishyottara Purana
Brahma Vaivarta Purana
Linga Purana
Varaha Purana
Skanda Purana
Vamana Purana
Kurma Purana
Matsya Purana
Garuda Purana
Brahmanda Purana
Out of the 18 puranas, six are Sattvika Puranas and glorify Vishnu ; —
They tell about Vishnu Sarvottamatva, – Vishnu Purana, Naradiya Purana, Padma Purana, Garuda Purana, Varaha Purana, and Bhagavatha Purana are Sattvika Puranas.
six are Rajasa and glorify Lord Brahma; –
-Brahmanda Purana, Brahmavaivarta Purana, Markandeya Purana, Bhavishya Purana, Vamana Purana, Brahma Purana are Rajasic Puranas.
six are Tamasa and they glorify Lord Shiva – Matsya Purana, Kurma Purana, Linga Purana, Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana and Agni Purana are Tamasic Puranas.
18 Upa-Puranas (subsidiary epics) and is the author of the grandest and largest epic – the Mahabharat which contains the Bhagawad Geeta -one of the greatest scriptures of the world. He is also the author of the “Bhagavata Purana” and the “Brahma Sutras”. But for him, we would not have had so vast a range of Hindu literature.
Some have called Sri Vedavyasaru as “kaschana Rishi” (ordinary rushi). But Acharya Madhwa has termed him as the incarnation of Sri Mahavishnu only. He did the avatara for asura jana:(: mohanartha only. He got a son called “Shukacharya” , for hom he taught the entire Bhagavatha, who in turn told it to Pareekshit Maharaja.
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