Shri Ibharampura Krishnacharya is also amoung such great saintly personalities . The village which produced great Acharya i.e, Ibharampura is just about 2 ½ Miles from Mantalayam.
Shri Ibharampura Krishnacharya (Devotee called by short name ‘Appavaru) was bessled to the idel couple Ahobalacharya and Krishna Bai of this village, By their sincere devoted prayers to Gururaja. The Coupe also performed ‘Naga Prathista’ . Their long unhappy status of Childness was done away by the child by the ‘Krishna’.
‘Krishnacharya ‘ even from childhood began to show miraculous powers of divine activities. As the child was given oil bath and allowed to sleep to seep in the cradle, the cradle was noticed without anybody’s action. People around used to flock there to witness the rare phenomena. The parents were poor and despite their humble little means to bring him up, the child grew up with the normal good qualities of robust health and activities.
Whenever the child was with the mother at Harikathas or Puranas, he used to show the signs of happiness and elation at the epiode of Kamsa Vadha by Krishna or Rukmini Kalyan equay, The child used to exhibit the sadness over suchnarration of incidents and begin to weep aoud hearing Dropadi Vastrapaharana, Dhruwa Rajara Desert ife , Gajendra Moksha etc.
Appavaru owing to the Aparokshagnyana and Bhakti used to forecast and foretell what is going to happen in future. In Mantralaya once a great scholar by name Sri Ganeshabhatta met Appavaru and performed Namaskara to the sacred feet of Appavarua . Immediately Appavararu told Ganeshbhatta today you are doing Namaskara and from tomorrow onwards I have to do Namaskara to you.Every body laughed. But in the evening a telegram came from Nanjanagudu from H.H.Sri Sugnyanendrateertharu to start immediately to Nanjanagudu. As per the essage started from Mantralaya, reached Nanjangudu, met Swamiji. Sri Sugnyanendrateertharu was about to attain the lotus feet of Sri Hari, made him as his successor and named as Sri Sudharmendrateertharu.
Venkatagiriyacharya father of Guru Jagannatha Dasru & Sri Appavaru were close friends. From many years Venkatagiri Acharyaru Didn't have Santana bhagya. Once Venkatagiri acharyaru approached Appavaru. Appavaru was Doing Pranavdevara pooja acharyaru asked to Appavaru that " you did anugraha to all sajjanas , as you that i don't have Santana bhagya please do Anugraha". Then during pearl (muttu)abhisheka to pranadevaru Appavaru gave a pearl to Venkatagiriacharya saying " You will have a son like pearl (Muttinanthana Maga huttutane). Appavara vakya didn't get wrong "Sri Guru Jagannatha Dasaru(Swamiraayaachaaryaru)" was born.
Once Sri Appavaru had been to Gadag. Visited the famous temple of Sri VeeraNarayana that too in the afternoon.At that time Pooja, Alankara, Naivedya, Mahamangalarati were all completed. The Archakas and the Parupateyedars closed the doors of Garbhaalaya, locked and went home. The temple is really worth seeing, such a massive, huge temple beautifully built. It is heartening to know that Kumaravyasa Mahakavi, a great poet of Kannada has composed the Bhaarata – Gadugina Bhaarata sitting in the temple to a pillar with utmost devotion. Swami Sri VeeraNarayana Blessed him and Said VeeraNarayana is the poet and I am only the copier. So Appavaru stepped into the temple. I have come all the way to seek your Darshana Narayana. Said loudly Oh! Narayanappa I have come to see you, but the doors are all closed and locked, what is this? At that time to our great surprise, the locks opened automatically without the keys and doors opened. Appa went inside and took the darshana of Darshana Brahma Sri VeeraNarayana and started alking each other. Swami offered Pratyaksha Darshana to Appa. Sri Yogi Narayanacharya was there on the spot. He has actually witnessed the meet and the talk. Sri Narayanacharya resident of Gadag, a great devotee of Sri VeeraNarayana lead the life like a Yogi. He was a scholar,a sculpture and a Sanskrit pandit. It is he who has written about Appa and introduced to the world.
After seeing Appavara’s divine personality, immediately surrendered to Appa and requested him to accept as his shishya. From that day onwards Yogi Narayanacharya always followed Sri Appavaru, lived with him and performed the seva with devotion and affection.
I was sharing this Miracle with the devotees of Rayaru and said how Sri VeeraNarayana talked with Ibharamapura’s Appavaru, immediately in the middle, a young boy, quite pleasing of six years, the grandson of a Rayara devotee said that Sri VeeraNarayana gave darshana and talked with Appavaru because Appa was the bed of Sri VeeraNarayana, it means Appavaru was Shesha and VeeraNarayana Sri Hari – Narayana will sleep on Shesha in the Ksheera Saagara. All were surprised to hear this from the kid’s mouth. This reveals the standard of thinking and the purity of the heart of the Mantralaya Rayara Devotees.
Appavaru sometimes gave darshana to his devotees with shesharoopa. Sri Appavaru was always had the fragrance from his body where ever he went.
Ibharamapura Appavaru’s kind nature, hospitality and the concern towards the sajjanas
All the people young and old never called by name, with honour and respect called as Appavaruvaru, became very popular to the world. Our LakumeeshaDasaru has said:
Vappoova Bhaktyiyolu TAppavarudale Bhajiparige
Bappippa Agha KaleduTAppavarudale Rakshipa Appavaru
Those who really worship with faith and belief , Appavaru has actually removed all their evils, paapas, difficulties by the complete blessings of Mantralaya Rayaru.
Appavaru was daily going to Mantralaya from Ibharamapura to take the Darshana of Rayaru. It was a part of his main sacred routine Ibharamapura’s Appavaru became a close associate of Rayaru, who knew the inner feelings of Rayara Antaranga Bhakta. At that time Appavaru himself took the responsibility of feeding the Devotees coming to Mantralaya and Appavaru used to invite all of them and took them to Ibharamapura. Thus Appavaru was treating the guests and offered the hospitality with pleasure
Atithi Devo Bhava, that too the Mantralaya devotees Appavaru always took special care of them. For the devotees stay Appavaru built the houses in Mantralaya,till today we can find them though they are pretty old. Appavaru always breathing Mantralaya Mantralaya.
Rayara Namochchaarana was the Gayatri of Appavaru and the paaaraayana of the Sudha and the Parimala was the Sacred Bath of Ganges etc. Practically experienced and guided the Devotees on the right path the Divya Chetana of Appavaru and today Appavaru is on the top of the list of Devotees.
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru was so dear and near to Mantralaya Rayaru, that Rayaru was appearing in the dreams of the Sevarthis and told several times that tomorrow I will not be here in Mantralaya and going to Ibharamapura. This proves that how Appavaru was dear to Rayaru. Appavaru stayed in Mantralaya, performed the Seva of Rayaru with intense devotion, gained affection of Rayaru and cured several devotees by Mruttika. Nandawaar Desai’s son was fully abnormal in growth, daily by applying Rayara Mruttika Ibharamapura’s Appavaru, made him healthy and Bestowed long life by Rayaru. Appavaru has completely removed Alpaayu(shortlived),Apamrutyu(bad and untimely death) by Rayara Mruttika, Padodaka, Mantrakshatae and Sheshavastra.
Always concerned in the welfare of the Devotees Appavaru became very close to all and spread the Tatvas, Miracle of Rayaru ¬ Malkheda Teekaraya- Jaiteertharu’s Sudha ¬ Anuvyakhyaana of Sri Sri Madacharya and Mantralaya Rayaru’s Parimala. Sri Hari’s affectionate Rayaru’s Bhakta Ibharamapura’s Appavaru really the most beloved personality, Chetana to all of us.
Appavaru in contact wth Surpura Ananadaasru (Kamaleshavithalankita)
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru a great Devotee, Sudha Pandita, Aparokshagnyani daily walked in Mantralaya and was in friendly contact with all the Yatris and the Devotees of Mantralaya. All knew fairly the ability of Appavaru. I wish to describe the Miracle of and the Aparokshagnyana of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru our dear devotees.
Once Sri AnandaDasaru of Surpur(Kamaleshavithalankita), a great Devotee of Sri Raghavendrateertharu who has composed abundant songs of Rayaru was in Ganadhaalu at the Sanctum of Sri Panchasmukhi Devaru for Anushthaana for several days. At once remembered that tomorrow is Shraavana Krishna Paksha Dwiteeya, the Aradhana of Sri Raghavendrateertharu. Came to cross the river Tungabhadra. But Tungabhadra was overflowing, full of spate. Asked the oarsman to go to Mantralaya. Owing to the spate and the force of the water the oars man refused for rowing the boat. Sri AnandaDasaru requested too much to the oarsman and somehow he has to reach Mantralaya without fail. After a lot of pressure the oarsman placed the boat into the river. After crossing a little with the rudder the water entered into the boat, though the oarsman struggled hard to .AnanadaDasaru decided that his end has come now, but the strong desire to participate in the Rayara Aradhana at Mantralaya cannot be reduced even at this critical juncture.
At that time two Brahmins wearing only Koupeena came crossing the river near the boat, tied a rope to the boat and again went on the other side of the to the boat, started pulling the boat Kamaleshavitrhalankitaru really surprised to see this. It appeared as though it is JALAPRALAYA. Safely they pulled the boat. The oarman was surprised to see the scene, offered gratitude to this kind act of the two Brahmins. Sri AnandaDasaru reached the bank of Mantralaya. Asked the two Brahmins, who are you? what are your names? I am really grateful to you, you have really saved our lives.
By hearing this, the two Brahmins replied that my name is Raghappa, and the other one replied that his name is Vaadjappa. They both said happily that in Mantralaya Sri Ibharamapura’s Appavaru and several Gnyanis have gathered, so please go to Mutt immediately and soon disappeared. Surpur AnandaDasaru soon thought that the two Brahmins are none but the Great Divine Saints of Sri Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu and Sri Vadeendrateertharu. What an amount of pains they have taken to save the life of this Devotee. Tears rolled unknowingly, could not find the way due to tears, some how came near the main door of the Mutt, Ibharampura’s Appavaru was there only, welcomed with smile, Oh Dasare you have escaped by the danger of being drowned in Tungabhadra by the Paramanugrha of Sri Raghavendrateertharu. Aparoksha Gnyani Ibharamapura’s Appavaru knew the heart of Rayaru and fully aware of all the activities of Rayaru as he was very near.
Ibharamapura Appavaru to Mysore and the great cordial and the fruitful meeting of the Maharaja of Mysore – Mummadi Krishnaraja Vodeyara
The name and the fame of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru spread through out the length and the breadth of our country. Mysore city great devotee to Appavaru. As per the large number of devotees request Appavaru reached Mysore and stayed in a devotee’s house, near the palace of Maharaja.
Sri Indiresha Dasaru has described in Krishnarya KathamrutaSaara:
Chaarutara Mahisurupuradolu
Uadara Mahimanu Mereda Vaibhava
Saaravennoshavallavendigoo Appavaruravaagihudu
Appavaru walked in Mysore with divine pomp, proved and showed how Rayara Mahima is protecting the Manukula. Mantralaya Rayaru was always with Appavaru – sada sannihita. In the city of Mysore Appavaru stayed in a devotees house, in that house they were facing severe problems, difficulties. They were not single but in chains. The kind Appavaru knew everything by his Aparokshagnyana, solved all of them during his stay and saved the family from all the dangers by the wicked icy hands which were endangering daily. The satvika bhakta bent with gratitude to Appavaru. The residents of Mysore came to know this act of kindness of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru and felt extremely happy about Appavaru. News spread like a wildfire, people came to that house where Appavaru stayed, took his darshana and received the Blessings of Appavaru.
The Maharaja of Mysore Sri Mummadi Krishnaraja Vodeyar came to know this and his heart throbbed to see this divine personality and take the Blessings of Appavaru. At the same time Ibharamapura’s Appavaru appeared in the dream of Maharaja and invited him to meet. Maharaja thought that Appavaru is not too extraordinary. The dream of Brahmi Muhurta persuaded to meet soon without any daily. So he decided to go like an ordinary man and disguised himself and early morning Maharaja went to meet Appavaru. At that time Appavaru was meditating(Dhyaana). So out side the house waited. To whose darshana the citizens were awaiting for hours together in the palace and mere smile of Maharaja, they felt as their luck and favour that King – Maharaja was waiting for Appavaru that too outside the house in Mysore.Soon Appavaru knew that the Maharaja had come and waiting for his darshana. Here we realize that how great was our Appavaru.
As soon as the King entered immediately with great devotion fell on the sacred feet of Appavaru with deergha danda namaskara. Appavaru welcomed and talked affectionately as though they knew each other before and became very close. The cordiality of divine relationship made Appavaru to accept the invitation of Maharaja.By the very first darshana of Appavaru Maharaja was highly pleased. They talked and discussed several matters pertaining to Bhaktiu and Gnyana , religion and philosophy.
The king invited and requested Appavaru to visit to his palace, make the palace sacred by the Paadadhooli of Appavaru. Appavaru said ok I will come to your palace definitely, but put forward one condition to the king that Appavaru wanted one thing that was with the king, and Appavaru desired that and the Maharaja has to present Appavaru without fail. The king happily and readily agreed. Said with all humbleness that what ever things are there in his kingdom, they all belong to Appavaru and very happily Appavaru can accept as peer his will and wish. After getting this assurance Appavaru agreed and fixed the programme of visiting the palace of Maharaja, which was like the palace of Indra.
Maharaja sent Pallakki, Elephants and all the paraphernalia, Mangalavadyas and made elaborate arrangements to welcome this great soul in the grandest style . But Ibharamapura’s Appavaru did not sit himself in the Pallakki, A great soul, a great devotee of Bhikshalaya – Bichali Sri Appavarunacharya Priya Mantralaya Rayaru placed the Pooja Pettige in the pallakki and walked in the streets of Mysore. Flowers showered from all the sides. The citizens and the satvikas of Mysore simply surrendered and gave their hearts to Appavaru. The procession of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru is a record in the history of Mysore. Indiresha Dasaru has beautifully described the procession in the sacred book KRISHNAMRUTA KATHAASAARA. Covered the whole distance by walk and Regarded Sri Harisarvottama and Vayujeevottama.
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru visited the palace of the Maharaja of Mysore and blessed Maharaja are described here
Appavaru on Request of Maharaja entered the palace of Maharaja of Mysore. The elaborate arrangements to welcome Appavaru cannot be described in words. Because the king Sri Mummadi Krishnaraja Vodeyara was himself a great scholar, gnyani, devotee and above all a kind human heart always throbbing towards the satvikas ¬ bhaktas and the sajjanas. The decoration of the meticulous palace looked as though it was Maya Nirmita and the work of Vishwakarma, the palace was glittering and shining. Though the fragrance of flowers decoration and the sandal scent was abundant in the palace, the fragrance which came out from the body of Appavaru excelled all this. Even Maharaja astonished. Simply bowed his head to this sacred personality and came to know that Appavaru is Mahimavanta, Daivamsha and Pavaada Purusha. Washed the sacred feet of Appavaru with gold vessels. Wiped the feet with the silk cloth, worshipped with gandha,Akshatae and mantrakshatae. The king was so much impressed that he offered several silver, gold and diamond ornaments, articles, silk and jaratari dhotis, shawls, clothes and several things to Appavaru and requested Appavaru to accept. Maharaja confirmed that Ibharamapura’s Appavaru is SATPAATRA. A great meet of two divine stalwarts at the sannidhaana of Sri Chamundeshwari. Whatever Appavaru received and offered to Maruti. As our Mantralaya Rayaru offering every thing to Sri Sri Hari.
Our Sri Lakumeesha Dasaru has described:
Kshonipatigishtaarthasalisi
Mahaanubhava Virajisuta
Sanmanavanu SweekarisutaliKaiganikeyaKondu
Maan Avamaana Bhagavada
Adheenavenutali Tilidu Higgade
Yenu Aaduduellaa Aa Pavamanagarpisidaa
As already described the Maharaja happily agreed to offer what ever Appavaru desires and demands. In the palace Appavaru asked to dig more than six feet at the North East corner. As per the Appavaru’s saying the digging started. All were anxiously looking what they will get and find after digging. To the surprise of all after digging six feet deep, they found a beautiful silver statue of Panchamukhi PraanaDevaru. All felt extremely happy and folded their hands with devotion. Appavaru said this Statue was worshipped by Pandavas, the most sacred and the siddhi, and Appavaru desired to worship and opted as Aaradhya Deva. Thus Panchamukhi Pavamana desired the worship of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru. After seeing Pavamana Appavaru with devotional ecstasy composed the shloka as he had ashukavitva:
VandeVaanaraNaarasimhaKhagaraatKrodaaschaVaktraanvitam
DivyalankaranamTripanchaNayanamRuja HastaabjairasiKhetiPustakaSudhaKumbhaKushaadeenHalaan KhatvaangamPhaniBhooruhamDashabhujamSarvaariDarpaapaharam
Dashabhuja,Panchavadana,Garuda,Naarasimha,Vaanara,Varaaha, Hayavadana ¬ Panchamukhi all in one statue sannihita in Pavamaana. The divine incarnation of Sri Harisarvottama Vayujeevottama Appavaru described to Maharaja and to all the satvikas of Mysore. In the palace as per the request of Sri Mummadi Krishnaraja Maharaja Appavaru performed the first pooja of pavamaana in the palace itself.The King liberally offered gold and jewels ornaments to Maruti and thus became highly gratitude.
Panchamukhi Praana Devaru who was dwelling in the palace, under the ground, six feet below at the North East direction, graciously came to Ibharamapura’s Appavaru and became Aaradhya Daiva. A dawn of new era in the history of Mysore, a mirror to the greatness of the kings of the Mysore and how the great chetanas were being honoured and how the Maharajas were always indulged in the punyakaryas are all depicted fairly by the Dasas and the historians.
In the palace there was a devil (Bhoota) causing trouble since several years, Appavaru simply by Yoga Shakti and installed the silver Mruttika Brindavana in the palace of Mysore, so as to enable to move from one place to the other. Thus Appavaru enlightened the Bhakti ¬ Anugraha of Bichali and Manchali.
The most sacred Pandava Poojita Sri Panchamukhi Praana Deva idol Ibharamapura’s Appavaru received by the Maharaja of Mysore
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru a great devotee of Rayaru obtained the most sacred Pandava Poojita Sri Panchamukhi Praanadevaru’s idol which was hidden in the underground of the Mysore palce. Sri Mummadi Krishnaraja Vodeyar the Maharaja of Mysore liberally handed over the idol along with several ornaments and silk clothes. Thus became highly grateful by offering to satpaatra like Appavaru. From that day onwards Appavaru always carried Panchamukhi Praanadevaru where ever he went.Worshipped till his last breath. Even now the idol is being worshipped daily by the Vamshastharu of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru.
The house of Koosana Kalale became the divine center owing to the arrival of abundant devotees for the sake of Appavaru. Ibharamapura Chetana simply went on wiping the tears of the needy satvikas and maximum blessings for them by Mantralaya Rayaru. Thus this house turned into a sanctum. It went to such a level that the leprosy etc. diseased patients after taking the holy bath of the bathed waters of Appavaru cured and became hail and healthy. Appavaru’s bathed water was full of fragrance. The holy Sudha Parayana has yielded better fruits to the devotees.
Once Appavaru had been to Nanjangud. There Appavaru resided in the house of Sri Charana Rangamma. In her house the water scarcity was high. To dig a well they have to go deep minimum hundred feet. She expressed her difficulties. Kind Appavaru made a mark from his finger in the back yard and asked to dig the well there only. To the surprise of all the abundant sweet water came soon after digging about 30-40feet. We can say these are the Miracles of this Satvika Chetana. Everything was in accordance with the Sadaachaara of our Sri Madacharya. Dear devotees please see how sacred are our residents of the bank of Tungabhadra.
Again there is one more instance in Nanjanagud. Appavaru as per the invitation of Anantaramaiah went to his residence for the pooja of Sri Panchamukhi Praanadevaru. After the pooja the couple detailed their unhappiness as they did not have the Santaana. Ibharamapura’s Appavaru blessed the couple and offered Santana Yantra. By this a son was born. But he was too weak, lean and thin. The parents worried a lot. They never bothered about the comments of others. The couple said that by whose blessings he is born, the same blessings will protect him. The couple prayed a lot with devotion to Appavaru on that day. That night Ibharamapura’s Chetana appeared in the dream of that noble couple. Appavaru took the child on his lap and slowly touched the body and said to Antantaramaiaha’s wife that this child will be healthy with full life span (Purnaayusha),earn name and fame and well placed in the society with high position. In the morning to the surprise of all the house of Anantaramaiaha was full of fragrance with Kasturi and sandal oil. That pleasing fragrance was nothing but the power of Malkhed Sri Jaiteertharu’s Sudha Paaraayana and of Mantralaya Rayaru’s Parimala Paaraayana. The joy and satisfaction of the noble couple at Nanjanagud cannot be described in words. Really by the Blessings of Appavaru Anantaramaiaha’s son shined as per the wordings of Appavaru of Ibharamapura.
Those who are dear to Rayaru will always lead a happy life and will get Courage,Gnyana,Bhakti, Suputra,Longlife,Wealth and Punya will be increase.
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru distributed the siddhi liberally to all who so ever requested and believed. Each and every action of Appavaru was nothing but LOKOPAKAARA. Everything was in the frame work of Dharma – Sadaachara of Sri Madacharya and the Paramanugrha of Sri Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertha Gurusarvabhoumaru. Sprinkled the Siddhi,Shakti and Yukti of Sri HanumantaDevaru. We are highly indebted to this great Punya Chetana.
Gadag realised the divine ability of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru and the pratishthapana of Mruttika Brindavana of Rayaru in Gadag are described here.
Though the very appearance of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru looked worldly wealth, wearing golden rings to all the five fingers, wearing pure silk and Jari dhotis and shawls, riding the horse, the heart was completely filled with Sri Hari Bhakti, always performing the Adhyayana and Adhyapana of Malkhed Sri Jaiteertharu’s SrimanNyaya Sudha and Mantralaya Rayaru’s Parimala upeld the universal truth of Sri Harisarvottama and Vayujeevottama. Immediately it was not possible to realise the abilty of this great chetana.Appavaru was frequently visiting the world famous Sri VeeraNarayana Temple of Gadag.Though Yogi Narayanacharya saw Ibharamapura’s Appavaru simply neglected him, never went and bent to this great personality. The very appearance deceived Yogi, so he did not understood Appavaru. Yogi was worshipping Sri VeeraNarayana with utmost devotion. Sri VeeraNarayana is Sri Hari -Sri Krishna the sanctity is at its maximum even to this day. It is important to know that Kannada Varakavi Mahakavi Kumaravyasa the author Mahabharata (popular as Gadugina Bharata) spontaneously by the Anugraha of Sri Ashwathamacharya composed that too with all purity, wearing the wet dhoti, in front of Sri VeeraNarayana sitting at the sanctum of the temple. The inspirer is VeeraNarayana , I am only a script writer told our Kumaravyasa:
Veera Narayane Kavi Lipikaara Kuvara Vyasa
So VeeraNarayana the Jagruta Swami, blessed Yogi Narayanacharya. Swami came to know that Yogi has not realized the divine qualities of Appavaru. So Sri VeeraNarayanaswami appeared in the dream of Yogi Narayanacharya and said : Look Acharya tomorrow I will not be here, I am going to Ibharamapura to meet Appavaru! Then Yogi Narayanacharya came to know the greatness of Appavaru. The Lord Veera Narayana to whom I am always propitiating – worshipping , He Himself is going to Ibharamapura to meet Appavaru, made him to realise the divine ability of Ibharamapura Krishnarya – Appavaru.
Next day early morning Yogi started his journey to Ibharamapura. When my Aaraadhya Murty VeeraNarayana is not in Gadag, why should I remain here in Gadag? So went to Ibharamapura. After going there met Appavaru. Repented a lot. Simply fell on the sacred feet of Appavaru, requested Appavaru to excuse his follies for having mistaken his divine personality and completely surrendered to Appavaru. Appavaru you are a great devotee of Mantralaya Rayaru, Rayaru is always with you in your heart and your Mahima is great! From today onwards I will be with you, always associating and perform the seva aharnisha. Please accept me as your Dasa – Shishya. Ibharamapura Appavaru said affectionately, Yogi come here! I have not mistaken you, your repentance has purified your heart. Go to Mantralaya and come here and join me. From that day onwards Yogi Narayanacharya became a close associate of Appavaru, we can say parama priya shishya and made his life meaningful till to the last! Appavaru said Yogi Narayanacharya for the sake of you only I was coming to Gadag. At last Sri VeeraNarayana has paved your way for uddhaara. Owing to the punya of Yogi’s previous life, obtained the Shishyatva of Appavaru and the friendship of Mantralaya residents. In the Brindavana of Mantralaya all the Gods, Vayudevaru,Yatis are all together. Bowed with great devotion to the Siddhi kshetra Mantralaya and lived with Appavaru in Ibharamapura and moved with Appavaru where ever Appavaru went. Yogi Narayanacharya dedicated himself to Appavaru and Appavaru’s service, as Appavaru was too dear to Mantralaya Sri Raghavendrateertharu.
Dear Devotees Yogi Narayanacharya on that day only made the Sankalpa for the Pratishthaapana of Mruttuika Brindavana in Gadag. Yogi Narayanacharya was himself an architect and a sculpture, started the Brindavana work carving the stones.The continuous pathana of Gurustotra at the time of making the Brindavana proved sanctity and Mahima. Yogi Narayanacharya took one complete year to make this Brindavana. He observed all the Vratas – rules and regulations strictly as per the norms of Sadaachara of Sri Madacharya. Thus the beautiful Rayara Brindavana was ready by this Yogi Narayanacharya, it quite important to know that Yogi alone has done the Brindavana with pure Madi – Sanctity.
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru a blessed Koppara Archakas
Mantralaya Rayaru’s great devotee Ibharamapura Krishnacharya popularly well known as Appavaru has practically did the propagation (prachaara) of Sri Harisarvottama and Vayujeevottama. Copmpletely attained the Siddhi of Rayaru and blessed by Sri Ashwathamacharya Chiranjeevi. Lead the noble life with divine light and always delighted the satvikas. This great scholar,bhakta,aparokshagnyani performing the pooja of Sri Panchamukhi Praanadevaru has fully understood the essence of Bichali ¬ Bhikshalaya, Manchali ¬ Mantralaya and Gaanadhaalu. There was not a single day in the routine of Appavaru without performing the pooja of Panchamukhi Praanadevaru. At the same time attained the Sugnyana ¬ fragrance by the paaraayana of Sudha of our Malakhed Sri Jaiteertharu. Spent the most important part of his life at the sanctum of Yergol in writing the Teekas ¬ Tippanis in the rock cave of Yergol. For this great task I say actually did the the Tapasya for writing the Teekas for the works of Sri Madhwacharyaru. Ibharamapura’s Appavaru went for sanchara and showed the greatness of the bank of Tungabhadra. Always carried the idol of Sri Panchamukhi with all the bag and the baggage accompanied and associated by his dear Sri Yogi Narayanacharya.
Once Appavaru came to the famous sanctum of Koppara (previously it was called as Karpara Kshetra).Here Sri Ashwath Narasimhadevaru is very promising ¬ Jaagruta. In front of Sri Narasimhadevaru Appavaru saw a stone Mantapa.There Appavaru found a Vrushabha(Basavanna). Appavaru’s memory went back and felt that this Vrushabha was none but Arjuna and SriMadacharya was none but Sri Bheemasena. This Vrushabha was listening the teachings of SriMadacharya prior to the janma of Sri Jaiteertharu all that scene came to the mind and heart of Appavaru after seeing the Vrushabha in Koppara. Sacred Krishna river’s bank attracted Appavaru to stay and perform Anushthana for a few days. In Koppara the daughter of the Archaka Narasamma she did not have Santana for a long time. Daily Narasamma was indulged in the seva of Sri Ashwath Narasimhadevaru. After the seva daily Narasamma was doing Namaskara with devotion to Appavaru. Once Archaka noticed this and said to his daughter Narasamma do the Namaskara to God and not to this uncultured ordinary villager.
Next day as usual Narasamma after the seva bowed to Appavaru. Along with Narasamma the Archaka also bowed to Appavaru.After the Namaskara the Archaka and Narasamma saw a huge serpent with open hood in place of Appavaru. Archaka and Narasamma frightened and trembled. Requested to excuse his blunder. Immediately Appavaru took his Roopa and said, Archaka I am ordinary uncultured villager, why do you respect me and regard me. After hearing the wordings Archaka came to know that Appavaru is a great Aparokshagnyani.
Then Appavaru asked Narasamma to receive two coconuts. While receiving the coconuts she could not hold and receive the first coconut properly. But Narasamma received the second coconut properly. Appavaru said you have two Santana phalas, the first Santana will not remain, but the second Santana will shine and perform the pooja of Sri Narasimhadevaru in Koppara and in future the sacred pooja will be continued by the second Santana of Narasamma.Tha second Santana was Sri Bheemasenacharya Archaka his Santana continued the Archaka vrutti.
Dear devotees we are really surprised to know the sacred and the noble personality of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru. All our Yatis, Gnyanis stress the parayana of Sudha and Parimala.What a great achievement and Siddhi in life Appavaru had obtained by the parayana of Sudha and Parimala. Koppara Sri Narasimhadevaru’s Archakas are greatly blessed by Appavaru.
The great Miracles of Ibharamapura Appavaru to the devotees are described here
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru Aparokshagnyani, who was highly enriched by the parayana of Sudha and Parimala, who always spent his life time in the holy realm of Mantralaya . Living in this worldly life spread the spirituasl values and helped the devotees. Once a non Brahmin Satvika Basanagouda came to Appavaru after knowing the miracle of Nandavar Desai. Appavaru blessed him Mantrakshatae and asked him to tie in a yellow cloth and said that always it should be in your neck. After going home Basanagouda started wearing this always with great devotion to Appavaru. Soon the wife of Basanagouda became pregnant and gave birth to a male child. All were surprised to see this Miracle.
Basanagouda then met and expressed his desire that he wants to name the child as Krishnappa gouda – the name of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru ¬ Krishna- Krishnarya ¬ Krishnacharya. Appavaru gladly permitted Basanagouda to name as Krishnnappa and said that he will shine the name and the fame of the family. KrishnAppavaru will hold a high position in the government and will do good things always in the interest of the Sajjanas. Appavaru was neither a Swami nor a Dasa, but a true follower of Sri Madacharya’s Sadaachaara and Sachchaastra. . Became close near and dear to Sri Raghavendra Gurusarvabhoumaru, listened the devotees difficulties and solved by the grace of Rayaru. We today describe them as Miracles. Ibharamapyura’s Punya Chetana has enhanced the happiness of the sajjanas and satvikas. What a great Siddhi was in the Mantrakshatae given by Appavaru.
Dear devotees we are really surprised to know the sanctity of Mantrakshatae. Once a devotee received Mantrakshatae by Appavaru. He kept it in the brass box(sampushta) and went on worshipping daily. The devotee opened the sampushta after a few days. For his surprise the Mantrakshatae kept in the sampushta turned into Balakrishna. This news spread like a wild fire. Devotees rushed to Ibharamapura to receive the Mantrakshatae by Appavaru. Who so ever received after worshipping Mantrakshatae transformed into their Ishta Devata. Mantralaya Rayaru’s Blessings and the Boon of Panchamukhi worked by Appavaru was the Anugraha of Sri Hari. What a Siddhi and Punya our Appavaru is having ! Living in this worldly life Appavaru fed the cream of Adhyatma to the satvikas through out his life.
Though Appavaru had this much of ability, never advertised nor did propaganda. Yogi Narayanacharya a close associate of Appavaru has written in Ibharamapuradheesha Stotramala about the Miracle of Mantrakshatae:
MantrakshataSamayuktaeSamputaeYatkaraarchitae
Pratima AbhootahaArchakanamKvachitKaalantarenaVai
Indireshankita has said in Sri Krishnarya Kathamrutasaara that Appavaru was wearing an ornament to his ear. Once Appavaru gave it to a devotee. The devotee did not wear, but daily worshipped with great devotion, that ornament transformed inton a Saligraama. Appavaru blessed by Sri Ashwathamacharya, digested the siddhi . worship of Sri Panchamukhi Maruti and the holy paaraayana of Sudha and Parimala. With all this the mind ,heart and body always spreading the fragrance where ever Appavaru had gone. Sometimes Appavaru appeared in the dreams to his devotees, that room has experienced and spread the fragrance. Please see the lines of our Indireshankitaru:
KaliMalaapaharayenipa Gurugala
Poleva Gaatrada Muruvu Poojise
Kelavu Dina Poda Balikadu ThalaThalisutalee
CheluvaSaligraamavenisitu
Tiliyade Ivara UtkrushtaMahimeyu Jalaruhekshana Taane Ballanu Ileyolachcharavu
Appavaru a great Aradhaka of Mantralaya Rayaru has upheld Sri Harisarvottama and Vayujeevottama and performed the Madhwa Sanchara in the best possible manner. Appavaru has done two noble things at a time.Propagation of Sadaachaara and welfare of the devotees. We are highly indebted to Ibharamapura’s Appavaru.
Udupi Yaatra of Ibharamapura’s Appavaru, miracle, Vaak Siddhi and how Appavaru faced the person of Kali pravesha.
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru along with Yogi Narayanacharya had been to Udupi to take the darshana of the famous Lord Krishna installed by our great Sri Madhwacharyaru. Appavaru was welcomed by the Ashta Mutts with all grandeur and honour. Appavaru felt happy and said that it is all of Mantralaya Rayaru. Appavaru’s memory went back and remembered the days of Madhya Gaeha Sri Vasudeva – Sri Madacharya – Vrushbhapooi Arjuna and Sri Malkheda Jayarayaru. Ibharamapura’s chetana throbbed to visit the sacred Paajaka Kshetra, the birth place of our Sri Sri Madacharyaru. When Appavaru went to Paajaka, cholera was wide spread and the residents have simply vacated and taken shelter at the Durga hill (Durga Betta). So Appavaru after visiting Paajaka straight came to Durgabetta to stay there like others.
The old satvika couple Sri Venkateshadasaru and his wife Timmavva were there. They have come from Mysore to visit Paajaka, after knowing the cholera, as her husband showed some signs of cholera, immediately left Paajaka and came to Durgabetta. After taking the darshana of Durga Devi Timmavva started her Seva to Devi. Though they were quite old they did not have children. If at all born, soon after the delivery the child was not at all surviving. So with great devotion performed the seva at trhe Durgabetta. One day after her seva the Archaka offered a coconut along with Tulasi and Angaara. Instead of becoming happy she was feeling extremely sorry for receiving the Tulasi and Angaara. Aparokshagnyani Appavaru came to know all this and immediately smilingly said – “Nothing to worry. You will get a son who will apply Angaara to his forehead with devotion and you will get a daughter who will perform the sacred pooja of Tulasi. So believe me these are my wordings to you. Panchamukhi Maruti and Mantralaya Rayaru inspired me to convey this, so I am conveying to you”. Appavaru told with great joy.
Timmavva told to Appavaru that her husband Venkatashadasa is already pretty old with seventy years, more over he is now ill. Appavaru said soon he will be healthy and you will get a son. As per the wordings of Ibhartamapura’s Appavaru before the completion of the seventy years they got a son and named him as Venkarasubbadasaru and again after two years at the age of seventy two Venkaradasatu and Timmavva got a daughter and named her as Laxmi. Dear devotees please note how the wordings of Appavaru have become true. That much of Vaaksiddhi Appavaru had in his life owing to his divine power by pooja and pathana. This Venkatasubbadasru was none but the father of Sri Beluru Keshavadasaru the author of the famous book: KARANTAKA BHAKTA VIJAYA.
See from where to where we are knowing all these sacred and noble things which are in chains and continued even to this day. Old roots and new leaves will give a beautiful look to the tree. Appavaru a strong devotee of Rayaru who had seen and understood the heart of Rayaru.
Mantralaya and Ibharamapura became very popular in wiping the tears of the common devotees, has done the maximum good things to them through the miracles and became very near and dear to Mantralaya Prabhu. Ibharamapura had that much of devotion towards Mantralaya, Tungabhadra and the Anugrha of Sri Raghavendraswami.
When the Mantralaya devotee has attained that much of perfection and siddhi, it is not wise and sane to speak ill about him and insult him. That shows their ability and mean mentality. Ill words in the sense there are people who speak good words and praise in front and at the back they will simply tease and speak bad. For such people we have to say that KALIPRAVESHA, it means they are digging their own grave, enhancing their papas.
Once such a thing happened to Ibharamapura’s Krishnacharya Krishnarya Appavaru. Appavaru was going to a near by village along with Yogi Narayanacharya. One tall black wicked person met on the way. By seeing Appavaru with great anger abusing Appavaru raised his hands to beat. But Appavaru did not afraid. He was highly courageous, Appavaru stood like Veera Anjaneya and in return raised his hands. The raised hands of the wicked person cannot come down nor to move further. Appavaru described to Yogi, look Yogi Kali has entered in his body and persuading him to attain papa by hurting the divine satvikas. So here now at this juncture I sincerely appeal to the world devotees that Mantralaya Rayara devotees are not ordinary, they are owning high caliber of devotion and sanctity, we must behave properly, respect and regard them and there by our Punya is increased and we attain the Blessings of Mantralaya Rayaru
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru blessed a devotee
Ibharamapura’s Krishnarya, a great devotee of Mantralaya Rayaru had the divine power of extraordinary understanding the things of Siddhi – Aparokshagnyana cannot be described in words. The satvikas are simply amazed and astonished to see all this. Even the way of analysis and judge are praised by all. Appavaru’s actions and deeds were all in co ordination and compilance of the wordings of Sri Krishna – Sri Hari’s Geetopadesha. Once Appavaru was engaged in the pooja of Pandava poojita Sri Panchamukhi Maruti, at that time a rich woman came and offered a golden bangle (kadaga) to Maruti. It was thick, heavy and glittering. All those gathered for the pooja praised and said that the rich woman’s heart is also rich. What a great magnanimity she is having towards our Maruti. Appavaru did not utter even a single word. Simply performed the pooja. After the pooja said the purity of her heart speaks in this offering.
Then Appavaru asked his shishyas to take the kadaga to the goldsmith to verify the purity. The goldsmith was simply surprised to know that it was not of gold but of iron, only the coating is of gold. All were surprised to the knowledge of Appavaru. As soon as the rich woman offered that bangle to Maruti, Appavaru did not feel happy. Immediately came to know the cheating mentality of the rich woman.
Dear devotees let us share one more Miracle. Whenever and wherever Appavaru is residing means we have to understand that Appavaru is showering good things to them and going to bless them. Once Appavaru was on sanchara. Always Appavaru was going on horse along with the Panchamukhi idol, things for Pooja,Naivedya and Hastodaka. A very faithful and honest associate Sri Yogi Narayanacharya always accompanied Appavaru and did the highest and the maximum seva to Appavaru. Wherever Appavaru found good water source used to halt and then proceed. This time Appavaru stayed in the garden of a Shaanubhoga, after the holy bath, engaged in Aahneeka – Japa -Pooja. When Yogi said the food is ready, Appavaru offered Naivedya,Vaishvadeva and Hastodaka, then took the food. After food Appavaru was sitting under a tree in the garden, Shaanubhog came and did shira saashtaanga namaskara. Appavaru said I know that your son is not well, so please take this food prasada feed him. Shaanubhoga told that his son is suffering from a peculiar disease, what ever he eats that will be vomited by him. With tears Shaanubhog told that his son had become too lean, thin and completely bed ridden. No stamina even to stand on his legs. Appavaru said I fully know all these health problems. Simply you feed this prasada he will be free from that disease by the Anugraha of Sri Panchamukhi and Mantralaya Rayaru. Shaanubhog went home asked his son to eat that. He ate completely. He did not vomit anything. Started eating by pronouncing the name of Appavaru. Vomiting stopped fully, the food was digesting properly.
Shaanubhog family completely surrendered with bhakti to Appavaru. Shaanubhog came to offer thousand rupees to Appavaru with gratitude. Appavaru said let this be with you, I will accept later from your son’s hand only and left that place .Here Appavaru liberally blessed Jeeva Daana to the son of Shaanubhog. After a longtime the great Ibharamapura’s Chetana Appavaru came to the place of Shaanubhog, Shaanubhog was no more. His son was quite healthy, well to do and looking after the house. When Appavaru came he simply surrendered with gratitude and took the blessings of Appavaru. Shaanubhog’s son offered Ten Thousand Rupees in a plate with devotion to Appavaru, Appavaru accepted that and went to Ibharamapura.
As per the wordings of our Sri Madhwacharyaru: Harisarvottama sarvadaa pratipaadaya: always go on propagating and establishing the greatness of Sri Hari. Ibharamapura Sri Krishnarya always gave top priority and traveled through out the length and the breadth of our country. Never tired and never cared for his health. Simply riding the horse along with Yogi Narayanacharya a true follower and beloved shishya of Appavaru. Ibharamapura Krishnarya knew clearly that in the Mantralaya Rayara Brindavana all the sacred sannidhana of Gods and Yatis are present and proclaimed that Mantralaya is more than Kasi and Badari. Owing to the sannidhana of Sri Hari and Rudradevaru. So Appavaru constructed a house in Mantralaya and often started residing. Once a devotee who was blessed by Appavaru decided to offer something and requested Appavaru to accept. Then Appavaru asked him to give the wooden logs and said him write the name of Appavaru and simply leave them floating in the Tungabhadra river, they will reach me. They reached as per the Appavaru’s wordings.
Even to this day the vamshastharu of Appavaru are residing in that house in Mantralaya. Appavaru daily moving from Mantralaya to Ibharamapura in the interest of the devotees.We are simply amazed to look to this great devotee of Mantralaya Rayaru. Where ever there are seminars, Vidwadgoshthi, Madhwa Prachara Appavaru was the first person to attend. Once in Bangalore Ibharamapura Chetana was the chair person . A huge gathering was arranged. Ittige Raghunatha Rao came there simply his eyes looked here and there searching and was attracted by Appavaru and a great bliss touched to his heart. Ittige Raghunatha Rao who was residing in siddhi katte was always engaged in sachchastra and Sadachaara of our Sri Sri Madacharya. Ragunatharao was in search of an able teacher, Guru, guide and philosopher. Amidst the thick gathering Appavaru gazed at him and with great affection said you are in search of a guru, lease come here.By hearing these words Ittige Raghunathrao could not speak out anything more! The abundant throbbing of feelings in Ittige Appavaru grasped at the first sight and blessed whole heartedly.Mere darshana of Appavaru cheered Ittige and respect and regard grew towards Appavaru enormously. Decided that Appavaru will shower the blessings and Uddhaara is definite. After the function Appavaru talked to Ittige and advised the real values and gist of Madhwa siddhanta. You were in search of mine since a long time. Now the time is ripe.Mantralaya Rayaru has informed about your arrival. I am pleased and happy. Have the food with me here only. After the meals Appavaru offered taamboola to Raghunatharao which Appavaru has to eat after the food. Handing over the taamboola Appavaru asked Raghunatharao to worship the taamboola for a period of forty days with great devotion and blessed putting his sacred hands ¬ amruta hasta on the head of Raghunatharao. By this mere touch of Appavaru Raghunatharao experienced a sort of divine power that cannot be described in words. Now Ittige became a gnyani,bhakta,satpurusha owing to the sannidhana sparsha of Appavaru.
Worshipped as per the wordings of Appavaru. After the forty days Ittige opened the sampushta to see the taamboola. To his great surprise taamboola turned into a beautiful Maruti Vigraha, the Aaraadhya Daiva of Appavaru. By this miracle the sanctity, siddhi of Panchamukhi Praanadevaru was known to the whole world. The style of functioning of Vayujeevottama and Harisarvottama by Appavaru cannot be excelled by others.Took pains and struggled till his last breath for the noble cause of vidwadgoshthi,chintana,manthana, japa and tapa. Mantralaya made his head office though Appavaru stayed in Ibharamapura.All these miracles were all by Rayaru as Rayaru was always present in his as per the wordings of Sri Ashwathamacharya.
Shreeshaha Lord of Laksmidevi Sri Hari bestowed our Mantralaya Gururaya as Gnyani and Aparokshagnyani. Always smiling with the contentment is not preoccupied by anything. Liberally gives,fulfills all the desires of His devotees. In the world rarely we see such pious saints,Yatiraats. Among them Rayaru is always on the top of the list.
Ibharamapura’s Appavaru blessed the Kulkarni family and the Mujumdar family and the way in Gadag
The Mruttika Brindavana of Sri Raghavendrateertharu was completely sculptured by Sri Yogi Narayancharya, a great devotee Sri Veera Narayana of Gadag with utmost devotion and sanctity. Ibharamapura’s Appavaru declared open with his holy hands. In Gadag when a function Samaaradhane was going on in the sixteenth century. At that time Gadag resident shanubhaog of Koliwad by name NarayanAppavaru was participating in the Anasantarpana and was serving the drinking water to the devotees who were about to take their meals. A petty quarrel was going on to get the big leaves for the meals. A senior man said why do you unnecessarily quarrel for the big leaves, I must own the big kingdom saying this Duryodhana made quarrel and ultimately dug his own grave by himself. So do not aspire for big. Yogaayoga chiranjeevi Ashwathamacharya was also sitting there. When Ashwathamacharya heard the insult of Duryodhana Ashwathamacharya could not tolerate, he did not sit for the meals simply left the place went away. NarayanAppavaru witnessed the whole thing and had heard that when there is a big gathering, when someone speaks ill of Duryodhana Ashwathamacharya will not tolerate. So NarayanAppavaru followed and said that you are none but Ashwathamacharya, I wish to write Mahabharata, so bless me he told. Ashwathamacharya Blessed NarayanAppavaru. Wrote the book of all times Gadugina Bharata ¬ Kumaravyasa Bharata.Became a bestowed poet varakavi.
In the same way Appavaru was also blessed by chiranjeevi Sri Ashwathamacharya and Rayaru was highly pleased and always sannihita in Appavaru. Gadag’s Mruttika Brindavana’s Mahima resembled to Mantralaya and Appavaru paid frequent visits to Gadag and acquainted with all the satvikas and the sajjanas. Yogi Narayanacharya a true follower of Appavaru was always with Appavaru and the residents experienced the siddhi of Appavaru. Once a relative of Mujumdar was taken into custody and was imprisoned by the then British Govt. On some charges and allegations and was about to receive death sentence and to be hanged. The kith and kin came weeping. Surrendered to Appavaru. Appavaru said do not worry. Sri Hari is there to protect you. From tomorrow daily perform the seva of Sri VeeraNarayana with devotion for seven days, so that BheemAppavaru will be released from the jail safely. Mujamdar relatives started the seva of Sri Veera Narayana with Bhakti as per the wordings of Appavaru, On the sixth day of the seva BheemAppavaru was released safely and sent home.
The Mujumdar family and the Kulkarni family of Gadag became very dear and near and close to Appavaru. A devotee has presented some kilograms of silver. Appavaru made his own idols and was presenting to his dears to worship. Mujumdar also received such an idol by Appavaru. The idol’s ear was curved and they handed it to the goldsmith to make straight. When the goldsmith touched the ear for rubbing through his instrument, blood came out from the ear. Goldsmith was afraid and simply returned the idol. When Appavaru came to Gadag, the Mujumdars detailed the whole thing. Appavaru said the things which I have given to you by my hand, I will always be sannihita, i.e my presence will be there. Here we are amazed to see the siddhi, miracle of Appavaru.
The great Ibharamapura chetana through out his life attained the siddhi of Panchamukhi,Chakrateerha Hanuman of Hampi.
Ibharamapura Krishnarya Appavaru a great devotee of Mantralaya Rayaru regularly took the Darshana of Rayaru. Suppose one day Appavaru is not coming, Rayaru himself will go to Appavaru to see him. Devotees we are happy to see Appavaru’s status in the list of devotees. what a great devotee!
Life restored for Untimely(Durmatrana) death:
Appavarau left for Rameshwaram Shimushnam Kumbakonam etc and camped at bahavan. Appavaru was was guet of honour to Sri. Bhujaki Rao who invited appavaru to participate and bless his ony Son and Daughter in law, on their nuptial day function. Appavaru hesitated to tay but his holiness was obliged to stay for that day’s function by the repeated request of devotees there and host in particular. On the night when the joyous coupe were sent into bedroom, the bridegroom suddenly death caused a great sorrow of allround. Appavaru was approached and informed of all detail. Appavaru allowed himself and dead body to be locked inside room, meditated God with outmost devotion…….Next day morning, the doors were opened , Appavarau made bridegroom wake up with normal life. Bhujanga Rao Joy knew no bounds and expresses unfathomable depth of gratitude to appavaru.
Appavara anugraha to Nandavaram Desai famiy
At Mantarlaya, one Sri Nandavarada Desai and his Mr. were doing seva to Gururaja regulary as they had no male santana since very long time. On one night (Rayaru on navmi) blessed the couple in the dream that they would get a son as they pleased to perform anna santarpana for one lakh Brahmins on the sadini on dwadasi day. The couple were greatly reveled of their long felt worry, equally it became a problem to hat santarpana in a small pan at a time. On ekadasi nandavara desai was again directed by guruarvabhavmaru to invite appavaru on the dwadasi day. By, doing so it is equal to one lakh Brahmins anna santarpana. As appavaru would be coming to mantralaya. Desai was advised advised to meet acharyaru in advance. Desai accordingly meet appavaru at sami tree at the outskirts of the village. He begged appavaru to kindly grace his presence to his house on the dwadasi day. The other devotees of appavaravu were disappointed as acharyaru accepted invitation of desai aready as rayaru already instructed appavaru during visit the mantralaya in dwadasi morning during darshna. Desai Mrs became became pregnant but delivered a still-born male chid in her 5th month itself. Appavaru was immediately approached and on demand Desai aggred to give “Dana” to appavarau . By Rayara Mrituka lepana and tirtha Abhisheka of Panchamukhi Prana DevaruAppavarau mad still-born male child to grow correct size with harmonious body. The family was blessed with all good health and prosperous. The child grew well to became Sri Desai Srinivas Rao who became staunchly devoted to appavaru though his life. Still Desai families at Nandavaram are prosperous and popular and are sincere desciples of Appavaru.
Power of Mantrakshethe
Appavaru Camped at Matmari village near Raichur. Lingavatha Gowd head of village received appavaru with due reverence devotion. One Bavangouda of Ballatgi , came to appavaru and begged acharyaru for Santana yantra. Instead appavaru blessed with Phalamantraksheta and goud returned with great joy declaring to name the child after “Krishnappa Goud”.
