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Stotras of Vedanta Desika
by Sri D. Ramaswamy Ayyangar
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A. Desika Mangalam
[This is] a benediction and eulogium regarding Vedanta
Desika, the author of the foregoing 28 stotras. The thirteen
slokas ... are known as Vedanta Desika Mangalam (or Mangalaasaasanam),
meaning wishes for a superior's welfare uttered by an inferior.
Kumara Varadacharya, son and disciple of Desika, is the author
of this Mangalam. This work shows to us not only the devotional
fervour of the disciple towards the Acharya, but the contemporary
recognition that the Acharya had earned in his lifetime, the titles
conferred on him and the esteem in which he was held. Sloka 4 tells
us how Desika was looked upon as a divine incarnation by his
contemporaries.
[Following this are] six selected slokas from Saptati-Ratna-Maalika,
a hymn in praise of Desika by a disciple's disciple, Prativadi
Bhayankaram Annan by name.
Devanagari Text
B. Divya Desa Mangalasasanam
[The first] four slokas pray for the safety and well-being
of the four important kshetras, Srirangam, Tiruvenkatam, Kanchipuram, and
Tirunarayanapuram respectively, by the grace of the
respective Deities presiding theirein. These are muktaka
slokas (detached verses) sung by Vedanta Desika on different
occasions and find a place in his minor rahasyas.
The fifth sloka voices a fervent prayer to his own God,
Varada (Varadaraja of Kanchipuram) to preserve His puja
at the various kshetras free from hostile impacts, and
safe, sure and secure for all time.
Devanagari Text
vaktaa, Srotaa, vacana-viSaya:, prIyatAm venkateSa:
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