Sri Padmavathi-Srinivasa Kalyana (Commentary with illustrations)

Sri Padmavathi-Srinivasa Kalyana
(Commentary with illustrations)
e-Book (pdf)
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Vaisakha maasam is the sacred month the divine marriage of Lord Venkateshwara (Srinivasa) and Goddess Padmavathi Devi took place.

In fact, this event of divine marriage forms the basis for the Supreme God Vishnu to manifest at Tirumala hills in this Kaliyuga.

For making this event happen Lord Vishnu came down to the earth from his abode Vaikunta after having a wrangle (Leela of the Lord) with his consort Goddess Maha Lakshmi.

He took the form of Srinivasa and settled down at Aananda Nilaya on the top of Tirumala Hills called Venkataadri also known as Venkataachala after getting married with Goddess Padmavathi Devi.

There is a tradition especially in Madhwa sampradaya to perform paaraayana of Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (Sri Venkatesha Kalyana) on two occasions viz.

(1) Starting from Akshaya Thrutheeya (Vaisakha Sukla Thrutheeya) ending with Vaisakha Sukla Dasami for a week days and the other is,

(2) during Navarathri (Aasswayuja Maasa) that also coincides with Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavam at Tirumala Kshethra.

It is highly meritorious if one performs/sponsors or participates in Kalyaanotsavam of Lord Srinivaasa (Venkateswara) and also read/listen to the episode of Srinivaasa Kalyaana from Venkataachala/Venkatesha Mahaatmya.

Where Venkatesha Mahaatmya is read/heard, there; one will have good longevity; good health; good prosperity and eventually that will lead to salvation.

Kalyaana means marriage/auspicious. When it is the Kalyaana of the Supreme God, the auspiciousness will be in abundance and it will be for the universal welfare and well being of the humanity.

"Kalyaanaadbhuthagaatraaya Kaamithaarthapradaayiney
SreemadhVenkatanaathaaya Srinivaasaayaythe Namaha"

Above sloka stands as a testimony to the benevolence of Lord Srinivaasa (Venkateswara) who is an epitome of auspiciousness (Kalyaana); the one who bestows wealth and fulfills all the desires of his devotees who sings his glory; the one who is Anantha Kalyana Guna paripoorna - Hari sarvottama - Lord Sri Hari;

Relevant posts pertaining to Sri Padmavathi-Srinivasa Kalyana have been shared in my Timeline/Page as well in some of the groups.

Here is a compilation/consolidation of the same in a PDF format (freely downloadable) for easy reference along with Sri Venkatesha Stothra.

Though not elaborate I am sure the contents mostly in a commentary format would be useful for novice understanding on the glory of Lord Srinivasa and Hari Sarvottamatva.

This PDF document, titled "Sri Padmavathi Srinivasa Kalyana," is a comprehensive commentary and compilation focused on the divine marriage of Lord Srinivasa (Venkateswara) and Goddess Padmavathi. Composed by Bhargavasarma it serves as a "novice-friendly" guide to the legends, theological significance, and cultural traditions associated with Tirumala. 

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Key Sections & Themes

• The Preamble & Origin: The narrative begins at the end of the Dwapara Yuga with Sage Brugu’s quest to find the "fittest God" to receive Yajna offerings. This leads to the famous incident where he kicks Lord Vishnu, causing Goddess Lakshmi to leave Vaikunta and triggering the Lord's descent to Earth as Srinivasa. 
• The Divine Marriage Narrative: The document details the meeting of Lord Srinivasa and Princess Padmavathi (the foster daughter of King AakaasaRaaja), their mutual love, and the subsequent marriage negotiations mediated by Vakula Devi (Yashoda in her previous birth).
• Theological Significance:
  • Hari Sarvottamatva: A central theme re-establishing Lord Vishnu as the Supreme God. 
  • Inseparability of Lakshmi-Narayana: Explains that the couple is never truly apart, even during their earthly "delusions" or different avatars (e.g., Rama-Sita, Krishna-Rukmini).
  • Fulfillment of Boons: Highlights how the marriage fulfilled promises made during the Rama and Krishna avatars to Vedavathi and Yashoda.
• Rituals & Traditions: It provides the specific "Almanac" (astrological details) of the marriage day and explains traditions like why the couple stayed at Srinivasa Mangapuram for six months before climbing the Tirumala hills.
• Sacred Geography: The text identifies and explains the significance of key locations like Tirumala (VenkataAdri), Tiruchanoor (Goddess Lakshmi’s temple), and Narayanavanam (the marriage venue). 

Summary of Merits

The document concludes by emphasizing that reading or listening to the Srinivasa Kalyana episode bestows longevity, health, prosperity, and spiritual salvation.

BhaktiBhaktiSupasena baddHasAtpadapAnkaJam !
sAnakaAdidHyangAmyaM SreEnivaAsam bHaje~nisAM !!
(AadityaPuranaAntargatha Sri Venkatachala Mahatmya)

O' Lord VenkatEswara!

Your lotus feet are always tied down with the so called thread of deep devotion (bHakti) of the devotees; in the universe if one gets tied down with a thread one will only experience grief; but, if one is tied down with devotion to you one will experience nothing but eternal bliss. You are comprehensible to the meditative minds of sages like Sanaka and others.

O' such a Supreme God SreEnivaAsa!

I always pray to you 

VenkataAdri Samam SthaAnam Brahmande NaAsthi Kinchana
Venkatesa Samo Devo NaBhootho NaBhavishyathi

• Link for downloading...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JljzOB9rxmRDOdVTzI9-IwKQnQMTNcYY/view?usp=sharing

Hari SArvottama - Vaayu Jeevottama
Sri GuruRaajo Vijayate