This is the text from the official color brochure
produced by the Mysore Parakala Matham. As described,
please do help with the Mutt's programs to the best of
your ability. Devotees in USA may kindly send any
contributions to
Mrs. Nagu Satyan, 7821 W Alder Drive Littleton CO 80128
Please make cheques out to "NAMA Inc." with the memo
"Parakalaswami thirunakshatram".
Contributions made in USA are tax-deductible.
Since April is just around the corner, and Smt Nagu may
be traveling to Mysore during the second week of April,
please send your PLEDGE via email: satyan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
and follow up by mailing your contribution accordingly.
If any questions please call Smt Nagu at (303) 973-4847
Thanks for your attention; the text follows -
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Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana Lakshminarayanabhyam NamaH
Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Guruparamparayai NamaH
17/07/2004 - 120th Tirunakshatram of
H.H. Abhinava Ranganatha swamiJi
and
18/04/2004 - 70th Tirunakshatram of
H.H. Abhinava Vageesha SwamiJi
Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Mutt, Mysore-24
KrishnaVilasa Road, Devaraja Mohalla, Mysore-570 024
email: sriparkalmutt@xxxxxxxxx Phone: 0821-2422536
Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana Lakshminarayanabhyam NamaH
Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Guruparamparayai NamaH
History of Parakalamutt
The Presiding deity "Sri Lakshmi Hayagreeva"
(embodiment of knowledge) of Parakala Mutt is
a gift from Saraswati Devi to Sri Ramanujacharya
in recognition of his expounding Vishishtadvaita.
This deity has been passed on to Parakala Mutt,
one of the oldest known SriVaishnava institutions
dating back to 1338 CE (14th century), and has
been worshipped by many Acharyas (35 pontiffs)
including H.H. Sri Pillan Swami, Pundareekaksha
Swami, Vedanta Desika Swami, Brahmatantra Jeer
and so on for the last 700 odd years. These
Acharyas strove hard to propogate Hindu Philosophy
and Sanatana Dharma during their lifetime.
The 33rd Pontiff H.H. Sri Abhinava Ranganatha
Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala SwamiJi was
instrumental in setting up the "Vedanta Desika
Vihara Sabha" - an institution dedicated for
propogation of Hindu Philosophy, felicitation
of Sanskrit scholars and so on.
H.H. Sri Abhinava Ranganatha Swami let the Parakala
Mutt for nearly half a century and was responsible
for giving it the prime status of an institution
that spread spirituality and Sanatana Dharma. The
then Maharaja of Mysore - His Royal Highness Sri
Krishna Raja Wodeyar-IV (popularly known as
Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar) and the first President
of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad, were some of his
august devotees.
H.H. Sri Abhinava Ranganatha Swami was also
instrumental in uplifting Parakala Mutt branches
at Tirupathi, Bangalore, Prayag, SriRangam, Badri
and other such places.
The present pontiff of the Parakala Mut (36th in
line of Acharyas) H.H. Sri Abhinava Vageesha Brahma
tantra Parakala Swami who ascended the Peetham in
1992, is a highly learned person, well versed in
Sanskrit and Tamil literature, and widely traveled.
H.H. Sri Abhinava Vageesha Parakala Swami continues
to spread the ideals of dharma, devotion, dedication
and determination - the four dimensions which uplift
human beings to greater heights.
H.H. Sri Abhinava Vageesha Parakala Swami is the
Raja Guru of the Scion of the Royal Family of Mysore
Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar.
The present pontiff has very high reverence to the
poorvacharyas of Parakala Mutt, especially to Sri
Abhinava Ranganatha Brahmatantra Parakala Swami who
led the Mutt to great fame during his tenure.
H.H. Sri Abhinava Vageesha Parakala Swami continues
the tradition of his predecessors, by rededicating
himself to the spiritual upliftment of devotees.
A grand Mutt temple is already established atop the
Tirumala Hills. Work has already commenced at
Chennai and Hyderabad branches, and is expected to
complete shortly.
H.H. Sri Abhinava Vageesha Parakala Swami aims to
take up the following projects:
- Revival of Vedanta Desika Vihara Sabha
- Veda pathashala with instruction in Agama Sastra
- Yoga pathashala to teach Astanga yoga
- Publication of religious and philosophical books
- Degree course curricular educational institution
- Boarding & lodging for economically weak students
- Vruddhashrama for aged and disabled people
- Modern and Traditional medicine hospital
The administrative committee of Sri Brahmatantra
Swatantra Parakala Mutt plans to celebrate
On 17th July 2004 - 120th Tirunakshatram of
His Holiness Sri Abhinava Ranganatha SwamiJi
and
On 18th April 2004 - 70th Tirunakshatram of
His Holiness Sri Abhinava Vageesha SwamiJi
and
To implement the various projects as envisioned
by H.H. Sri Abhinava Vageesha Swami.
All these involve large expenditure and dedicated
effort. It is earnestly requested of Philanthropic
persons to support and donate towards these causes.
It is proposed to bring out a souvenir to commemorate
the celebrations with articles from well known vidwans
on religion and philosophy.
Business entrepreneurs and others are humbly requested
to advertise in the souvenir (format and tariff plans
given separately), and extend their support toward the
many projects of the Mutt.
The committee once again, makes a fervent appeal to all
to whole heartedly support implementation of the Mutt's
projects, participate in the Tirunakshatram celebrations,
and receive the divine blessings of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva
and H.H. Sri Abhinava Vagisha Parakala SwamiJi.
Sarve JanaaH Sukhino Bhavantu
Shubhamastu
Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Mutt, Mysore-24
KrishnaVilasa Road, Devaraja Mohalla, Mysore-570 024
email: sriparkalmutt@xxxxxxxxx Phone: 0821-2422536
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