The Greatness of Sri Ananthazhwan - Part 6

Continued From: http://thoughtsonsanathanadharma.blogspot.ca/2016/07/the-greatness-of-sri-ananthazhwan-part-5.html

Sri Ananthazhwan Becomes Lord Srinivasa’s Acharyan - 2

 

With the permission of the Sri Vaishnavas, Madurakavi Dasan hurried on His way and soon was nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile after a few hours, the Sri Vaishnavas finally made it to the abode of Sri Ananthazhwan. They were surprised to see that there was no one waiting to receive them. They were overcome with worry. They felt concerned about the whereabouts of Madurakavi Dasan. As soon as they arrived at the abode of Sri Ananthazhwan, they were welcomed warmly by Sri Ananthazhwan. ‘Wish I had received intimation about your trip to Tirumala so that I could have been prepared to receive you with due respect.’ 

The Sri Vaishnavas were perplexed to hear the words of Sri Ananthazhwan. ‘What had happened to Madurakavi Dasan? Didn’t He make it safely to His acharyan’s abode?’ They wondered. ‘Did He probably take a short cut through the wilderness and was lost or worst still, had been attacked by a wild animal?’

‘How can it be that, you hadn’t received news of our arrival? Your disciple Madurakavi Dasan met us at Madhurantakam and helped us to reach Tirumala safely. He left us at the base a few hours ago in order to come here ahead of us so that, he could inform you. Where is Madurakavi Dasan?’ asked the panic stricken leader. 

‘Who is Madurakavi Dasan?’ asked Ananthazhwan. His question further shocked the Sri Vaishnavas. 

‘I do not have any disciple called Madurakavi Dasan.’ 

‘How can He not be your disciple? He recited your taniyan!’

‘Could you please recite the taniyan He had sung?’ 

The Sri Vaishnavas repeated the taniyan which had been recited by Madurakavi Dasan. Tears flowed from the eyes of Sri Ananthazhwan. It dawned on the assembly that, Lord Srinivasa Himself had appeared to guide the pilgrims to Tirumala. 

‘How blessed am I to meet you!’ exclaimed Sri Ananthazhwan with tears of joy in his eyes. ‘My abode has been blessed by Bagawathas today who have been helped by Lord Srinivasa Himself!’ 

‘His main intention when He helped us was to show to the world that, He has accepted you as His acharyan. Why else would He state that He was your disciple? Moreover, He has composed a taniyan praising you!’ 

Continued On:http://thoughtsonsanathanadharma.blogspot.ca/2016/08/the-greatness-of-sri-ananthazhwan-part-7.html