Pearl of Wisdom from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham: Narayana Smruthi and its Significance



During our visit to Kanchi Mutt last Sunday (19th March 2023), we were blessed with witnessing the Pradosham Pooja conducted in front of the Brindavanams (Samadhis) of Periyava and Chinna Periyava. Both Brindavanams were in the form of Tulasi Madam, with Krishna prominently sculpted in the front. Intrigued by this, I enquired about its significance. They explained that all Sannyasis ultimately attain Krishna/Narayana. When I asked them to clarify further, they took me to the EPIC wall on the side which had a depiction of a few essential messages from the scriptures.

They showed me the above specific EPIC prominently on the wall which was self-explanatory. They gave me permission to take a photo too. It was an enlightening experience that deepened my understanding of the importance of Narayana Smaranam as advocated by Adi Shankara himself.

I have re-typed what is in the photo for ease of reading:-

Narayana Smruthi

"Sri Mukha written from Sri Madam is concluded with the words "Ithi Narayana Smruthi Kriyathe" meaning "Narayana Smaranam is done through this" It is very important for Sannyasi's to contemplate on Narayana. We have to always contemplate on Naryana" 

There is a reason why Sannyasis have to contemplate always on Narayana only. Before a person takes Sannyasa Ashrama Vishnu's Salagramam is kept on his head and Abhisheka is done. After that, he becomes Narayana himself. Narayana fills his heart. 

The only objective of the Sannyasi is to attain Moksha. To attain Moksha, we should think of Narayana, Vishnu, or Janardhana, It is said that 'Moksham Icchet Janardhanaath'. For those who propitiate to a Sannyasi, he should contemplate on Narayaana and help them"

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