The Shri Chitrapur Guruparampara Charitra , in the words
of Shri V.Rajgopal Bhat, is an epic in mellifluous Marathi
verse by the venerable Smt. Umabai Aroor. It is an inspired
Praasaadik Grantha - a flower of Divine Grace - and sings
the saga of ourglorious Guruparampara. To those who study
it reverentially, it is a gold mine of spiritual inspiration.
Guruparampara Charitra Parayan Saptaaha is regularly conducted
at various places. At Talmakiwadi, this tradition has been
followed for the last 29 years.
The Shri Chitrapur Nityapaath was released on the occasion
of the maiden visit to Mumbai of H.H. Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram
Swamiji on the 1st December 1998. It contains prayers, hymns,
Suprabhaatam, Deepanamaskaars, Shankar narayangeetam, Mangalpadam
- all prayers traditionally associated with our Chitrapur
culture. But what made this small booklet very popular was
the inclusion of hymns recited during Shiva poojanam and
Devi poojanam - the Shiva-ashtottarashatanaamavali, the
Lalitha-ashtottarashatanaamavali, and the Durga-ashtottarashatanaamavali.
The idea originated at Bangalore during Swamiji's visit
(Chaturmasya 1998), when cyclostyled / Xeroxed copies of
the Stotras were circulated. During His visit to Pune (Navaraatri-1998),
it took the shape of a small booklet. The poojas were performed
by Swamiji Himself, and devotees had to follow the chants
after Swamiji. The material was then organised in a book
form , with good print, a beautiful cover picture of the
Math, the new Math logo behind, and was made available at
all venues during Swamiji's Mumbai visit. It was a common
sight to see all devotees moving around with this booklet
in hand and it was no wonder that the 'Nithyapaath' sold
a record 4000 copies in 3 months !!
Anandabodhamrit was released on 5th February 1999
to commemorate the 2nd Ordination Day of H.H. Shrimat Sadyojat
Shankarashram Swamiji, at Mumbai. A treasure-trove of writings
(Konkani) of H.H. Shrimat Anandashram Swamiji have been
compiled in this book. The topics covered are Adhvaitavedanta,
Bhaktiyoga, Karmayoga, Gayatri etc.
In His message at the beginning, H.H. Sadyojat Shankarashram
Swamiji has prayed and wished that this rich treasure -
virtually a Mahaprasadam from our Paramguru, should reach
every household of our Saraswat Samaj.
Manache Shloka was released on 24th February
2000 to commemorate the 3rd Ordination Day of H. H. Shrimat
Sadyojat Shankarashram Swamiji, at Bangalore. The well-known
composition of Samartha Ramdas Swami by the same name is
presented in this booklet accompanied by Kannada transliteration
of each shloka and its poetic rendering in english. The
author is the well-known Shri. H. Shankar Rau (HSR). Revered
Swamiji has blessed the publication with a foreword.
Om Namo Jnanadeepaya : Sometime
back V. Rajagopal Bhat wrote a couple of articles in English
for Sunbeam on our Deepanamaskar Stotra. Recently, Ms. Malini
Madiman of Bangalore annotated this Stotra in Konkani for
Sunbeam. All these articles have now been compiled together
in a handy booklet and published with the title Om Namo
Jnanadeepaya. The booklet is available in two versions.
In one, the Konkani annotations are in Devanagari. In the
other, the same annotations are in Kannada script. Common
to both the versions is the English annotation. Priced at
Rs. 10/-, the booklet was released by P. P. Shrimat Sadyojat
Shankarashram Swamiji on Guru Poornima (24-7-2002) at Samadhi
Math, Mangalore. The booklet contains a beautiful photograph
of revered Swamiji taken during Deepnamaskar by Shri Kishan
Kallianpur, Bangalore.
Sadyojat Bodhamrut : In the last ten years following
His Peetharohana in February 1997, Shrimat Sadyojat Shankarashram
Swamiji has given us continuous opportunities to bask in
His Grace - Mantradeekshas, Samuhik Poojans, Sthotrapathans,
Bhajans, Upadesha. Every Ashirvachan, every Swadhyaya has
inspired, enlightened and enthused thousands of devotees
in their quest for spiritual awakening. Every month, without
fail, Parampoojya Swamiji's Pravachans on various topics
have appeared in the Sunbeam. Dharmapracharak Shri V. Rajagopal
Bhat has culled the best of the best from them to bring
forth this compilation.......
Geeta Series : Excerpts from Dharma Pracharak
Shri V. Rajagopal Bhat maam's introduction to the Geeta
Series before Swamiji released the Series
The Geeta Series includes 4 books, the Bhagwad Geeta, the
Devi Geeta, the Shiva Geeta and the Gurugeetamrita.The Bhagawad
geeta is cherished by votaries of all Ishta Devataas. There
is no sectarian slant in its teachings. It is indeed,
a universal scripture.
Our Presiding deity of Shri Chitrapur Math is Lord Bhavanishankar.
We all need to know about the significance of Bhasma, Rudraksha
and Panchakshari Mantra. For this we need to know the Shiva
Geeta imparted by Lord Bhavanishankar to Sri Ramchandra.
Devi Pooja is now part and parcel of our Upasana, specially
on Tuesdays, Fridays and during Navaratra. To learn about
the modalities of Her Worship, renowned Devi Shrines in
India and special Vratas meant to propitiate Her, we need
the Devi Geeta imparted by Parvati to Himalaya.
Both Shiva Geeta and Devi Geeta also teach us about certain
Vedantic concepts like three Shareeras, three Avasthas and
five Koshas. These topics are not specifically dealt with
in the Bhagwad Gita.
Who enlightens us about Shiva, Devi or Brahman? It is the
Guru indeed. So we have the Guru Geeta, a dialogue between
Shiva and Parvati. Guru Geeta tells us about the glory of
the Guru, His matchless qualities of head and heart, our
duties towards the Guru and the decency and decorum we need
to observe in His presence.
Padprakshalan to Phalamantrakshat : Is
based on the series of lectures by Dharmapracharak Shri
V.Rajgopal Bhat. His lectures have enlightened a larger
section of the populace, especially the young, on the meanings
and significance of the day to day rituals and practices
of our Math & Guru Parampara. In very simple & lucid
language Rajgopalmam explains the deeper meanings of these
practices and also embarks on a spiritual journey with lavish
quotes from the Vedas & the Upanishads. He begins with
the Pada Prakshalana & then goes on to unravel the deeper
meanings of Dhool Bhet, Ashirvachans, Mantra japa, Pada
Puja, Bhiksha and Kshama yachana. He concludes with Deep
Namaskars & significance of Chaturmasya Vrata, putting
all queries of the seeker to rest. The book is ideal for
answering all the queries that our younger generations may
ask and also for the sadhakas who have returned to their
spiritual moorings. A must for every Chitrapur Saraswat
household
The 'Sadhana Panchakam in its new version
was released at the August Hands of Poojya Swamiji on Gurupoornima
(25-07-2010)at Karla. (Guru, Devi and Shivapoojans)This
book tw has two volumes. The first contains transliteration
as well as translations of the Sabha commencing and concluding
prayers, Gurupaduka sthotram, Shri Parijnan Trayodashi,
Navaratri Nityapaath, Bhagawad Geeta Ch 12 & 15,Devi
Anushtaan and transliteration of Lalitha Sahasthranam. The
2nd volume contains transliteration and translations of
the Purvanga pooja and three Pujans. Cost Rs. 150/-, available
at all Math Publications counters