LORD SUDARSHANA.
He is the chief deity of the powerful Sudarshana Homa. He is a manifestation of Lord Vishnu depicted holding the Sudrarshana Chakra on his rear right hand. In the other three, Lord Vishnu holds a Shanka-conch, Gada-mace and Padma-lotus. Vishnu uses his mighty weapon ‘Chakra’ to grant immediate relief to the sufferings of his devotees. It is a weapon to destroy the enemy and among all of Lord Vishnu’s weapons, the sudarshana is a mobile instrument. It implies that Lord Vishnu is the keeper-owner of celestial bodies in the three lokhas. Lord Sudarshana is considered to be the first step in the bhakti path towards God realization. Lord Sudarshana is known as Chakarth Thalzhvaar in Tamil. This brings the meaning ‘Sage of the Wheel.’ Lord Sudarshana is also worshiped as Paramapurusha and Ayudhapurusha.
SUDARSHANA CHAKRA.
In Tamil ‘Sudarshanam’ means ‘divine vision.’ The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word Sudarshana is "Vision of which is auspicious". It is a combination of the words "Su" which means "Divine" and "Darshana" which means "Vision". The root words of Chakra are ‘chruhu’ meaning movement and ‘kruhu’ meaning ‘to do.’ Put together chakra means something which is mobile. By implication, the chakra is not only a weapon of distruction but is regarded by Hindus to be one that helps clear the path of spiritual and bhakti persut to Moksha.
Therefore, the Sudarshana Chakra is the “Holy Wheel Weapon of Mahavishnu. Among its descriptions, Sudarshana chakra is said to contain 108 serrated blades or edges. These blades seek out evil and destroy them. Among Vaishnavites, Sudarshana Chakra is not only symbolic of Mahavishnu, but by itself, an object of worship also.
Contrary to popular belief, the chakra is not thrown. It is aimed at the enemy with manasa-power or will power. It is said to be only the size of a thumb-print, rotates very fast as it leaves Lord Vishnu. It carries with it the tremendous occult and spiritual energy of Lord Vishnu. In his avatars, Lord Vishnu hands over the Sudrshana Chakra to Sri Krishna when the Lord advents to fight unrighteousness.
VISHNU PURANA:
Legends have it that the daughter of Viswa Karma, the Architect of the God’s, was married to the sun God and she left him because of his immense heat. It seems Viswa Karma put Sun God in a cage and churned him to reduce his heat. The heat was reduced and Sudarshana Chakra, Trishoola and Shakthi, respectively the weapons of Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Subrhamnya were born out of the churning. Sudarshana Chakrawas elevated to an independent deity in the name of Lord Sudarshana or Chakrath Thalzhwar. The Tamil name is attributed to the Vaishnavite saint Sri Ramanujacharya. Often, Vaishnavite bhaktas refer to the acharya as Chakrathazhwar, or the Sage of the wheel. In the bhakti path, this is acceptable also.
SHIVA PURANA:
This Purana gives a differing version on the origins of the Sudarshna Chakra. Celestial gods were suffering in the hands of asura and demonic attacks. So they seek out Lord Vishnu to defeat the demons. Vishnu admits his shortcoming and informs the gods of revering Shiva for a special weapon. When the entourage approached Shiva in the Kailash, the Lord was in absolute trance. No-one dared disturb His meditation other to to pray to him for salvation. Lord Vishnu prayed to Shiva for hundreds of years; chanting his name devotedly. With each chant, he also offered a lotus bloom and altogether, a thousand flowers were offered. Shiva was still rapt in trance. Even Mother Parvathi would not go near him. The Gods and Lord Vishnu were rendered helpless.
Finally Lord Shiva came out of his meditative state. Lord Vishnu jumped with joy and out He went to collect a thousand lotuses to ask Shiva for boon to eradicate the asuras. Lord Shiva was decided in offering the boon but he wanted to play a little trick on Vishnu. The Trinity often play this ‘hide and seek’ among themselves also. Shiva secretly pulled off one flower making a default of the thousand lotuses. When the prayer time came, Lord Vishnu, offered the flowers and at the end He realised that one flower was missing. Without any hesitation whatsoever, he plucked out one of his eyes and placed before Lord Shiva. The Lord was pleased and gave him the Sudarshana Chakra boon. “I will give you disc for all times” said Lord Shiva.
SUDARSHANA HOMAM:
This homam is not restricted to Vaishnavites but rather a general homam. It is performed to eliminate any negative powers or vibrations. It is a powerful general homam conducted for longevity, health, acquiring knowledge, and removing any obstacles in life. It is said that one Sudarshana Homa is equivalent to ten yagnas of other kind. Genrally, energy levels are improved with Sudarshana Homam.
SUDARSHANA MANTRA :
“‘Om Sudharshanaya Namah” Other popular mantras of Lord Sudrashana are Sudarshnana Gayatri and Sudarshana Ashtakama are popularly chanted mantras associated with Lord Sudarshana Chakra. These Mantras are commonly chanted by all Hindus.
SUDARSHANA GAYATRI:
Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra or Sudharsana Gayathri is a powerful prayer used to invoke Chakrath Thallzwar and His divine wheel.Sri Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra Lyrics: “Sudarshanaaya Vidmahe; Maha Jwaalaya Deemahi; Thannach Chakrap Prachodhayaad.”
SUDARSHANA ASHTAKAM:
This Ashtakam is dedicated to Lord Sudarshana, symbolic of Mahavishnu’s chakra. It was composed by Vedanta Desika. It is believed to fulfill reasonable desires and remove any obstacles in life because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord Sudarshana. Vedantha Desika is one of the greatest Vaishnana poet-saints after Sri Ramanuja. Though there were several great teachers in the Visishtadvaitha devotees, the title ‘Desika’ meaning teacher is affixed to denote Vedantha Desika.
Pratibhatasreni Bhishana, Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana, Jagadavasthaana Karana,
Nikhiladushkarma Karsaana, Nigamasaddharma Darsana
Jaya Jaya Sri sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is fearsome to hoards of enemies of devotees
Who is ornament for all blessed actions,
Who helps one to cross sea of samsara,
Who stabilizes the entire universe,
Who cuts off accumulated sins of bad actions,
And who teaches righteous conduct.
Subhajagadrupa Mandana, Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma vandita, Satapatabrahma Nandita ,
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita, Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the ornament of him who is Lord of universe,
Who removes the fear of all asuras towards devas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Brahma and hosts of others,
Who is worshipped by Sat Pada Brahmana,
Who is on the part of devotees for overcoming contestants,
And who is worshipped by Lord Shiva.
Sphutata -Dijjaala Pinjara, Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha, Padutaraprajna Durgraha,
Praharana Grama Manditha, Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is surrounded by resplendent light like a halo,
Who is surrounded by forms of Vishnu,
Who is difficult for even great scholars to grasp,
And who helps devotees to cross problems.
Nijapatapreetha saddgana, Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama NirvyuDa Vaibhava, Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava,
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana, Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is firmly attached to righteous people,
Who is the natural home for six good assets,
Who took the form with a horse’s neck,
And who was the reason for destruction of the cities by Shiva.
Dhanuja visthaara Kartana, Janitamisraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana, Bhajatavidya Nivatana,
Amara drushtasva Vikrama, Samara Jushta Bramikrama
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who destroys the spread of asuras,
Who removes the sorrows of birth, aging and death,
Who wins over the art of war of asuras,
Who removes the false knowledge from his devotees,
Whose valour is praised by devas,
And who rotates in various ways in a war.
Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura, Pruthumahaheti Danthura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkrutha ,Vividhamaalaa Parishkrutha ,
Sthiramahaayantra Tantritha ,Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana , Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who appeared with a fast forward gait,
And whose gait appeared very pretty,
Who is surrounded by several weapons,
And expels the illusions sent by enemy in case of war,
Who decorates himself with several garlands,
Who wears mercy and blesses devotees,
Who worship him through tantra and yantras.
Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara ,Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratisishtita ,Sakala Tattva Prathishtita ,
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who gives wealth of salvation to those who,
Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who gives incomparable wealth to those who,
Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who is available in yantra of six corners,
Who is a form in which all knowledge exists,
Who is able to complete all deeds that you take up,
And who is the kalpaka tree fulfilling all wishes.
Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya , Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya, Nikhila Sakthe Jaganmaya ,
Amita Viswakriyaamaya,Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ,Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the three Vedas which are the eye of the world,
Who is the form of the three fires of yagas,
Who is the eternal knowledge of true knowledge,
Who is a form of the power of universe,
Who is accomplisher of deeds that you take up,
And who destroys all fears occurring in the world.
Verse 9: Phala Sruthi
Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetham ,
Vishamepi Manorata: Pradhaavan na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryagupta : .
This octet which fulfills all desires,
Which gives the inner meaning of Lord Sudarshana,
Composed by Venkata Natha, if read,
Would fulfill desires, remove obstacles,
Because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord.
Hari Om.
Yogi Ananda Saraswathi
He is the chief deity of the powerful Sudarshana Homa. He is a manifestation of Lord Vishnu depicted holding the Sudrarshana Chakra on his rear right hand. In the other three, Lord Vishnu holds a Shanka-conch, Gada-mace and Padma-lotus. Vishnu uses his mighty weapon ‘Chakra’ to grant immediate relief to the sufferings of his devotees. It is a weapon to destroy the enemy and among all of Lord Vishnu’s weapons, the sudarshana is a mobile instrument. It implies that Lord Vishnu is the keeper-owner of celestial bodies in the three lokhas. Lord Sudarshana is considered to be the first step in the bhakti path towards God realization. Lord Sudarshana is known as Chakarth Thalzhvaar in Tamil. This brings the meaning ‘Sage of the Wheel.’ Lord Sudarshana is also worshiped as Paramapurusha and Ayudhapurusha.
SUDARSHANA CHAKRA.
In Tamil ‘Sudarshanam’ means ‘divine vision.’ The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word Sudarshana is "Vision of which is auspicious". It is a combination of the words "Su" which means "Divine" and "Darshana" which means "Vision". The root words of Chakra are ‘chruhu’ meaning movement and ‘kruhu’ meaning ‘to do.’ Put together chakra means something which is mobile. By implication, the chakra is not only a weapon of distruction but is regarded by Hindus to be one that helps clear the path of spiritual and bhakti persut to Moksha.
Therefore, the Sudarshana Chakra is the “Holy Wheel Weapon of Mahavishnu. Among its descriptions, Sudarshana chakra is said to contain 108 serrated blades or edges. These blades seek out evil and destroy them. Among Vaishnavites, Sudarshana Chakra is not only symbolic of Mahavishnu, but by itself, an object of worship also.
Contrary to popular belief, the chakra is not thrown. It is aimed at the enemy with manasa-power or will power. It is said to be only the size of a thumb-print, rotates very fast as it leaves Lord Vishnu. It carries with it the tremendous occult and spiritual energy of Lord Vishnu. In his avatars, Lord Vishnu hands over the Sudrshana Chakra to Sri Krishna when the Lord advents to fight unrighteousness.
VISHNU PURANA:
Legends have it that the daughter of Viswa Karma, the Architect of the God’s, was married to the sun God and she left him because of his immense heat. It seems Viswa Karma put Sun God in a cage and churned him to reduce his heat. The heat was reduced and Sudarshana Chakra, Trishoola and Shakthi, respectively the weapons of Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Subrhamnya were born out of the churning. Sudarshana Chakrawas elevated to an independent deity in the name of Lord Sudarshana or Chakrath Thalzhwar. The Tamil name is attributed to the Vaishnavite saint Sri Ramanujacharya. Often, Vaishnavite bhaktas refer to the acharya as Chakrathazhwar, or the Sage of the wheel. In the bhakti path, this is acceptable also.
SHIVA PURANA:
This Purana gives a differing version on the origins of the Sudarshna Chakra. Celestial gods were suffering in the hands of asura and demonic attacks. So they seek out Lord Vishnu to defeat the demons. Vishnu admits his shortcoming and informs the gods of revering Shiva for a special weapon. When the entourage approached Shiva in the Kailash, the Lord was in absolute trance. No-one dared disturb His meditation other to to pray to him for salvation. Lord Vishnu prayed to Shiva for hundreds of years; chanting his name devotedly. With each chant, he also offered a lotus bloom and altogether, a thousand flowers were offered. Shiva was still rapt in trance. Even Mother Parvathi would not go near him. The Gods and Lord Vishnu were rendered helpless.
Finally Lord Shiva came out of his meditative state. Lord Vishnu jumped with joy and out He went to collect a thousand lotuses to ask Shiva for boon to eradicate the asuras. Lord Shiva was decided in offering the boon but he wanted to play a little trick on Vishnu. The Trinity often play this ‘hide and seek’ among themselves also. Shiva secretly pulled off one flower making a default of the thousand lotuses. When the prayer time came, Lord Vishnu, offered the flowers and at the end He realised that one flower was missing. Without any hesitation whatsoever, he plucked out one of his eyes and placed before Lord Shiva. The Lord was pleased and gave him the Sudarshana Chakra boon. “I will give you disc for all times” said Lord Shiva.
SUDARSHANA HOMAM:
This homam is not restricted to Vaishnavites but rather a general homam. It is performed to eliminate any negative powers or vibrations. It is a powerful general homam conducted for longevity, health, acquiring knowledge, and removing any obstacles in life. It is said that one Sudarshana Homa is equivalent to ten yagnas of other kind. Genrally, energy levels are improved with Sudarshana Homam.
SUDARSHANA MANTRA :
“‘Om Sudharshanaya Namah” Other popular mantras of Lord Sudrashana are Sudarshnana Gayatri and Sudarshana Ashtakama are popularly chanted mantras associated with Lord Sudarshana Chakra. These Mantras are commonly chanted by all Hindus.
SUDARSHANA GAYATRI:
Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra or Sudharsana Gayathri is a powerful prayer used to invoke Chakrath Thallzwar and His divine wheel.Sri Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra Lyrics: “Sudarshanaaya Vidmahe; Maha Jwaalaya Deemahi; Thannach Chakrap Prachodhayaad.”
SUDARSHANA ASHTAKAM:
This Ashtakam is dedicated to Lord Sudarshana, symbolic of Mahavishnu’s chakra. It was composed by Vedanta Desika. It is believed to fulfill reasonable desires and remove any obstacles in life because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord Sudarshana. Vedantha Desika is one of the greatest Vaishnana poet-saints after Sri Ramanuja. Though there were several great teachers in the Visishtadvaitha devotees, the title ‘Desika’ meaning teacher is affixed to denote Vedantha Desika.
Pratibhatasreni Bhishana, Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana, Jagadavasthaana Karana,
Nikhiladushkarma Karsaana, Nigamasaddharma Darsana
Jaya Jaya Sri sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is fearsome to hoards of enemies of devotees
Who is ornament for all blessed actions,
Who helps one to cross sea of samsara,
Who stabilizes the entire universe,
Who cuts off accumulated sins of bad actions,
And who teaches righteous conduct.
Subhajagadrupa Mandana, Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma vandita, Satapatabrahma Nandita ,
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita, Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the ornament of him who is Lord of universe,
Who removes the fear of all asuras towards devas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Brahma and hosts of others,
Who is worshipped by Sat Pada Brahmana,
Who is on the part of devotees for overcoming contestants,
And who is worshipped by Lord Shiva.
Sphutata -Dijjaala Pinjara, Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha, Padutaraprajna Durgraha,
Praharana Grama Manditha, Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is surrounded by resplendent light like a halo,
Who is surrounded by forms of Vishnu,
Who is difficult for even great scholars to grasp,
And who helps devotees to cross problems.
Nijapatapreetha saddgana, Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama NirvyuDa Vaibhava, Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava,
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana, Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is firmly attached to righteous people,
Who is the natural home for six good assets,
Who took the form with a horse’s neck,
And who was the reason for destruction of the cities by Shiva.
Dhanuja visthaara Kartana, Janitamisraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana, Bhajatavidya Nivatana,
Amara drushtasva Vikrama, Samara Jushta Bramikrama
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who destroys the spread of asuras,
Who removes the sorrows of birth, aging and death,
Who wins over the art of war of asuras,
Who removes the false knowledge from his devotees,
Whose valour is praised by devas,
And who rotates in various ways in a war.
Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura, Pruthumahaheti Danthura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkrutha ,Vividhamaalaa Parishkrutha ,
Sthiramahaayantra Tantritha ,Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana , Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who appeared with a fast forward gait,
And whose gait appeared very pretty,
Who is surrounded by several weapons,
And expels the illusions sent by enemy in case of war,
Who decorates himself with several garlands,
Who wears mercy and blesses devotees,
Who worship him through tantra and yantras.
Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara ,Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratisishtita ,Sakala Tattva Prathishtita ,
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who gives wealth of salvation to those who,
Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who gives incomparable wealth to those who,
Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who is available in yantra of six corners,
Who is a form in which all knowledge exists,
Who is able to complete all deeds that you take up,
And who is the kalpaka tree fulfilling all wishes.
Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya , Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya, Nikhila Sakthe Jaganmaya ,
Amita Viswakriyaamaya,Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ,Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the three Vedas which are the eye of the world,
Who is the form of the three fires of yagas,
Who is the eternal knowledge of true knowledge,
Who is a form of the power of universe,
Who is accomplisher of deeds that you take up,
And who destroys all fears occurring in the world.
Verse 9: Phala Sruthi
Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetham ,
Vishamepi Manorata: Pradhaavan na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryagupta : .
This octet which fulfills all desires,
Which gives the inner meaning of Lord Sudarshana,
Composed by Venkata Natha, if read,
Would fulfill desires, remove obstacles,
Because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord.
Hari Om.
Yogi Ananda Saraswathi
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