INTRODUCTION
Sri Vedanta Desikan (1268–1369) was a great vaishnava saint and philosopher who cultivated the Vishnu bhakti among the people, by performing various miracles and conducting spiritual teachings. He was the disciple of Sri Kidambi Appullar. Swami Vedanta Desika is considered as the incarnation of the divine bell of Lord Venkateswara. He had done various pujas for Lord Vishnu with pure devotion at his younger age itself, and got great spiritual powers.
LIFE
Desika was born in the year 1268 AD, with the birth name as ‘Venkatanatha’.
At his younger age itself, he became the disciple of Sri Kidambi Appullar
Desika traveled throughout India to spread the vaishnavism bhakti spirit among the people, and also to give lectures about the importance of Lord Vishnu.
DEVOTIONAL WORKS
- Hayagriva Stotram
- Abheethistavam
- Achyutha Satakam
- Bhagavat Dhyana Sopanam
- Dasavatara Stotram
- Daya Satakam
- Garuda Dandakam
- Sri Suti
- Sudarshanasthaka
He received honourable titles such as ‘Kavitarkika-kesari’ and ‘Kavitarkika-simham’. It is believed that due to his bhakti on Lord Vishnu, he got the darshan and blessings of Lord Garuda and Lord Hayagriva.
Swami Desikan established the rituals and ceremonies for worship in the Srirangam temple, which are still in practice. He donated all the riches given to him by the wealthy people to the poor, and lived a simple life by taking alms.
He attained ACHARYAN THIRUVADI at the age of 101 years, during the year 1369 AD.
Let us worship the great saint and be blessed.
“OM SREE VEDANTA DESIKANE NAMAHA”
“OM NAMO NARAYANAYA NAMAHA”
WRITTEN BY R.HARISHANKAR