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<i>Unchavrithi</i> has a pivotal importance in <i>Sampradhaya
Bhajana Paddhathi</i>. This is one of the key <i>nithyakarmanushtanas</i> of a <i>Bhagavathar</i>.<br />
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The term <i>Ùncham</i>’ initially meant grains that have
fallen off from the plant. <i>Unchavrithi</i> primarily meant living out of the
grains that are left after a harvest festival.<br />
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With the passage of time, <i>Unchavrithi</i> indicated the
way in which a <i>Gruhastha Bhagavatha</i> would lead his daily life (<i>Dharmasastra</i>
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`<i>Uncham</i>’ in this context, meant the <i>Akshatha</i>
(grains) that the <i>Bhagavathar</i> receives as a Grace of God, while he walks
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Unchavrithi</i> Mahaathmyam, as Extolled in the Puraanaas</span></b></div>
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In <b>Mahabharatha</b>, there is a story of an erudite scholar
Padmanabhan, who, despite mastering all scriptures, had this doubt – Is it
possible to attain the epitome of the purpose of life – <i>Moksha</i>, while in
<i>Gruhasthashrama</i> itself?<br />
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His fellow scholars opined that unless one takes
up Sanyasa, attaining <i>Moksham</i> is impossible. Not satisfied with this
verdict, Padmanabha’s inquisitiveness to know the Absolute Truth took him to
the land of the learned snake <i>Thakshaka</i> in Naaga Loka. (Needless to say,
only a person with immense thapas can be qualified to travel to the Thakshaka
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<i>Thakshaka</i> was not there at home. He was serving as
the rein of the Sun God’s chariot. All the super powerful serpents serve as
hackamores for one week at a stretch, and then retired for rest.<br />
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Resolute to rest only after dispelling his doubts,
Padmanabha decides to wait at the mansion of Thakshaka, refusing the offerings
that Thakshaka’s wife makes to him, as <i>Aathithya maryadha.</i> At the end
of seven days, an exhausted Thakshaka returns home. Upon seeing a guest equally
famished, he enquires the reason for Padmanabha’s visit.</div>
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Padmanabha put forth his question thus – While dispelling
your duty as the rein of the Supreme Sun God himself, have you happened to see
any miracles?<br />
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Thakshaka got reminiscent, and said - Our Sun God himself is a
big miracle for us, for he works constantly while gifting the universe the
luxury of a day / night distinction. But yesterday, we happened to witness a
magnanimous phenomenon, which even our Sun God revered with utmost respect. As
we were travelling through the vast expanse of space, dispelling darkness
wherever we go, we spotted a <i>Jyotis</i> (divine light) hundred times
brighter than that of our Sun God. As it approached us, it soaked our very Sun
God in its effulgence. He rose from his seat, and offered his prostrations to
this divine soul, and resumed the chariot only after the divine light crossed
the <i>Surya Mandalam</i>. <br />
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The Sun God then explained to us that the divine soul was
that of an <i>Unchavrithi Brahmana</i>, who had practised <i>Unchavrithi dharma</i>
throughout his life. After His death, the divine soul was going to <i>Vaikunda Lokam.</i></div>
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Padmanabha’s questions were cleared instantly. He returned
to his abode with profound clarity that the journey towards <i>Moksha</i> lies
in observing <i>Unchavrithi dharma</i>.</div>
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<b>Srimad Bhagavatham</b> also lauds the glory of <i>Unchavrithi
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Greatness of Giving <i>Unchavrithi</i> <i>Bhiksha</i></span></b></div>
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Scriptures proclaim that giving one handful of rice as <i>Unchavrithi</i>
is equal to <i>Sahasra Brahmana Bhojanam.</i></div>
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Once there lived a man, who suffered from an excruciating
stomach ache. Thirupathi Balaji came in his dreams and told him that the pain
was a result of a heinous sin he had committed in his previous birth – He had
neglected to take care of his mother. The Lord also gives him the remedy - This
pain can be ended by giving <i>Sahasra Bhojana</i>. Though a poor person, he
agreed to perform Sahasra Bhojana in a haste to get relieved from the
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But upon being cured, he is baffled on how to perform a
Sahasra Bhojanam, as he was already living in extreme poverty. Thirupati Balaji
appears in dreams again, and tells him that a devoted disciple of Purandara
Dasa, Sri Vijaya Vittala Dasa would pass that way, doing <i>Unchavrithi</i>. If
you offer him a handful of rice, that is equivalent to <i>sahasra bhojanam</i>.
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Another story has it that, once, a miserly old lady was
pounding rice in front of her house, when a pious <i>Unchavrithi bhagavatha</i>
came. “How dare you beg for food without doing any job” she scorned at the
Bhagavathar, and raised her club (Ulakka) at him. A few rice grains that were
sticking on to the club accidentally fell into the poor <i>Brahman’s akshaya
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After her death, when Yama Raaja asks Chitraguptan for the
list of good deeds she has done in her life, Chitragupta has one in his
accounts – That she has given <i>Bhiksha</i> to an <i>Unchavrithi Brahman</i>. Thus
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">An </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Unchavrithi</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> at </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tiruvaiyaru</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> during </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Thyagaraja</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Aradhana. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Harikadha</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> exponent </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tiruvaiyaru</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Annasamy</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Bhagavathar</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mridanga</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Vidwan</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Palani</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Subramania</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Pillai, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Subramania</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Iyer</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Semmangudi</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Srinivasa</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Iyer</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Alathur</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> Brothers and </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Maharajapuram</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Viswanatha</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Iyer</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> can
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Detailed Account of <i>Unchavrithi</i> Roopam</span></b></div>
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A detailed description of <i>Unchavrithi</i>, in prose form,
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The <i>Unchavrithi Bhagavatha</i> wears <i>Panchakacham</i>,
has a <i>shikha</i>, and ties a <i>parivattam / shirovastram</i>, using a <i>Naama
vastram</i>. This <i>parivattam</i> contains all four Vedas. The <i>akshaya
paatram</i> is tied to a red rope (<i>Unchavrithi sootram</i>) and is hung from
the left shoulder. He would have been initiated into <i>Naama japa sootram</i>
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The bhagavatha either sings <i>Bhagavath keerthanaas</i>, or
does <i>Raama Naama japam</i>. An <i>Unchavrithi Bhagavathar </i>would chant
Raama Naama at least 6750 times. (1,08,000 Rama Naama divided by 16)</div>
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The very objective of <i>Unchavrithi</i> is to remove even
an iota of Ahankara (Ego) in both the person who does <i>Unchavrithi</i> and
the person who gives <i>Bhiksha</i>, and immerse their hearts in Bhagavath
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<i>Unchavrithi</i> is normally done during `<i>Saanghava
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Brahmana and the <i>Bhiksha-</i>giver have their daily anushtanams (chores)
until 8 AM. We anciently also did not have the practice of having breakfast.
Since both the <i>Unchavrithi</i> Brahmana and the giver should not have taken
food before giving <i>Bhiksha</i>, Unchavruthi should be done before Madhyanika
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Rice and dal (lentil) are usually given as <i>Bhiksha</i>.
Though giving money is not a traditional practice, it is given in the present
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Dharma shastra also prescribes the time period an
Unchavruthi Brahmana can stay at a house while seeking <i>Bhiksha</i>. He can
remain only for a <b><i>godohana kaalam</i></b> (time it takes for milk to flow
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The <i>gruhastha</i> (householder) does <i>paadha pooja</i>,
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Bhagavatha crossing a house, he shall not come back to ask for <i>Bhiksha</i>.
The lady will need to walk toward him to give <i>Bhiksha</i>. </div>
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For a person who gives <i>Bhiksha</i>, ensuring purity and a
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Importance of <i>Unchavrithi</i> in Namasankeerthanam</span></b></div>
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Marudhanalloor Sri Sadguru Swamigal has given supreme
importance to <i>Unchavrithi</i> in Sampradaya Bhajana Paddhathi. Sadguru’s
spectacular stature in <i>Unchavrithi</i> roopam is sung in many of his Guru
keerthans. During Sadguru’s time, Sharabhoji Maharaja saw Sri Ramachandra
Prabhu Himself while Sadguru was in <i>Unchavrithi</i> attire. </div>
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Sadguru Purandara Dasa, his disciple Sri Vijaya Vittala
Dasa, Thyagaraja Swamigal, Vedantha Deshika Swamigal, Pudukottai Sri
Gopalakrishna Sadguru, his son Sri Sanjeevi Bhagavathar etc had practiced <i>Unchavrithi</i>
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Even today, the rice and dal for the celebrations at
Bodhendra Swamigal Madom at Govindapuram, and Sridhara Ayyavaal Madom at
Thiruvisanallur is collected exclusively through <i>Unchavrithi</i>. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bhajanothsavams and <i>Unchavrithi</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">As the number of Bhagavathas practising </span><i style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Unchavrithi</i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">
in the style as prescribed by Dharma Shastras is dwindling, with the passage of
time, the coming generation may not even be aware of this divine practice. In
such a circumstance, Bhajanothsavams become an ideal platform to participate in
</span><i style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Unchavrithi</i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. </span><br />
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Poornimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193747099506688091noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27474662.post-60820334363903900642018-05-24T05:46:00.000-07:002018-05-24T05:46:26.490-07:00Guruvaram Music Workshop @ Gayaki School of Performing Arts, Tripunithura<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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May 20 to 22 2018 would be cherished as special days in the
lives of all the 25 participants who attended the Music Workshop at <b>Gayaki
School of Performing Arts</b>, conducted by <b>Dr. Baby Sreeram</b>. </div>
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There are great musicians who are blessed in performing,
others who are exemplary teachers, but Dr. Baby Sreeram proved her mettle in
rendition as well as teaching music. </div>
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The chamber concert held on Sunday had her featuring
exquisite krithis. The session was also followed by an interactive session with
special focus on rendering various aspects of Manodharma Sangeetha with
emphasis on Neraval singing.</div>
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<b>Guruvaram: Musical Workshop Series</b></h3>
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With the desire of propagating Carnatic Music in its purest
form, Gayaki School of Performing Arts is organizing a series of Music Workshop
sessions, conducted by exponents in the field.</div>
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The inaugural workshop was done by Dr. G. Baby Sreeram. During
the workshop, she taught the students a total of eight krithis, consisting of rare
compositions of Trinity, Garbhapuri vasar and Neelakanta Sivan. </div>
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4</div>
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Karunanidhi Ilalo</div>
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Thodi</div>
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Shyama Shasthi</div>
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5</div>
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Maruvakka daya</div>
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Mohanam</div>
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Garbhapurivasar</div>
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6</div>
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Dinanum ninai maname</div>
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Sourashtram</div>
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Neelakanda Shivan</div>
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7</div>
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Kattajesinana</div>
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Atana</div>
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Thyagaraja Swami</div>
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8</div>
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Neevanti Deivamu (Thyagaraja krithi on Lord Muruga)</div>
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Thodi</div>
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Thyagaraja Swami</div>
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An average teacher would compromise on the nuances of the
krithis to match the capability of the students. But great teachers would take
the students along with them, and with their excellent teaching skills, make
the students proficient in handling even the subtle sangathis, thereby raising
the standard of the students’ musical capability. The workshop was a testimony
to this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Punctuating the magnanimous and heavy dose music lessons
with fun here and there, the class was so lively. After singing one krithi at
last after learning it, we would wonder “Wow! How did I learn that so fast?”…
And the answer of course, is the Guru’s expertise in teaching. Baby akka would
also visualize the music for us, to help us render it better. “After you
complete singing the ragam before a krithi, finish it with a phrase that
beautifully sums up that raga, like wrapping up a beautiful present”, she says,
with her ever graceful smile. I am sure all the participants would have this analogy
in mind whenever they render a raga. </div>
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While the audience consisted of a wide age range (from 8 to
40 years), all the participants had a genuine interest in music, and were rapt
in attention throughout the session. It is this group effect that made all the
participants accomplish the task of learning eight krithis in a short span of
two days, an otherwise unimaginable feat. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Participants enjoying fun filled lunch sessions with our Gurus - Baby akka and Shanthala akka</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guruvaram Inaugural Workshop: Participants along with Dr. Baby Sreeram and Smt. Shanthala Raju</td></tr>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baby akka being honored for the wonderful Music workshop</td></tr>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;">
<b>Gayaki School of Performing Arts</b></h3>
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Mrs. Shanthala Raju,
owner of Gayaki School of Performing Arts, had painstakingly organized such a
music workshop. Music workshops are a priceless experience to all artists. It
is very rare that such music workshops are organized in Cochin too. With her
primary focus on instilling classical music to all, all other motives like self
interest or monitory benefit take a back seat. The very fact that the two day
workshop was priced at a very nominal amount itself is proof to her genuine
interest in making good music available to all. (Usual two day workshop fee is
three times this amount)</div>
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