शुभं करोति कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसंपदा ।
शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥
Shubham Karoti Kalyaannam-Aarogyam Dhana-Sampadaa |
Shatru-Buddhi-Vinaashaaya Deepa-Jyotir-Namostute ||
Salutations to the Light of the Lamp Which Brings Auspiciousness, Health and Prosperity, Which Destroys Inimical Feelings; Salutations to the Light of the Lamp.
दीपज्योतिः परब्रह्म दीपज्योतिर्जनार्दनः ।
दीपो हरतु मे पापं दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥
Deepa-Jyotih Para-Brahma Deepa-Jyotir-Janaardanah |
Deepo Haratu Me Paapam Deepa-Jyotir-Namostute ||
Salutations to the Light of the Lamp The Light of the Lamp represents the Supreme Brahman, the Light of the Lamp represents Janardhana (Sri Vishnu), Let the Light of the Lamp Remove My Sins; Salutations to the Light of the Lamp.
On the Auspicious day, when the star of the day is Sravana (Thiruvonam), Sravana Deepam is hailed for the goodness of every being on the earth. Sraavanam means to Hear. On the event of Sravana Deepam, we are privileged to hear the Lord, directly. In all forms of lives that have been created, the seeming differences like the high and low, or the big and small that exist in external appearances need to be totally forgotten and dissolved; in order to turn our minds to the self within, the ‘Gnana Deepam’ that is lighted is what is known as Deepam.
It is a ‘Gnana Yagnam’ to worship the Lord on Thiruvonam and have darshan of Deepam. According to the vaakku (statement), “Neruppenna Nindra Nedumaale Unnai Aruththithu Vandom Paraitharuthiyaakil”, it is possible for us to establish our connection with the Lord who speaks. Deepa darisanam paves the way for one to get rid of one’s sins and lead a pure life. “Karma Vinaikal Thiyinal Dusagum” or the result of one’s karma are reduced to ashes in fire; so is the statement of Andal and in keeping with this saying, Sravana Deepam cuts as under all one’s karmas. The darkness of ‘Agnana’ (ignorance) is removed and the light of ‘Meignanam’ (Self Knowledge) is lit. From the great malady that is cowardice, one is exalted to immeasurable capacity and power, by Sravana Deepam. After freeing one from the bondage of one’s senses, the Sravana Deepam rejuvenates one as a Bodhamrutham or elixir of knowledge.
Sravana Deepam at Oppiliappan Temple near Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu.
Visting Oppiliappan is equivalent to visting Tirupathi Srinivasa. Those who cannot go to Tirupathi can visit Oppiliappan in Thiru Vinnagar as a visit here is considered equivalent to visiting the Tirupathi Lord. In fact, Lord Oppiliappan considered the elder brother of Tirupathi Srinivasa.
Every month, Sravanam day is celebrated in a grand manner in this temple, when thousands of devotees congregate and worship the Lord. The Sravana Deepam function, Which is held at about 11 a.m. on that day is a big event that attract pilgrims from all over the country and abroad. Taking only saltless food on that day is regarded as Sravana Vratam.
Nammazhvar exclaims in his verse, singing the glory of this Lord, that he has no equal and so, the deity here is called "Oppiliappan".
The Pushkarini (Temple Tank) here is known as "Ahoratra Pushkarini", meaning that bathing is specially permissible here, both during day and night. The vimana, meaning "pure happiness ".
The Lord here graciously grants all desires of His devotees, like long life, sound health, abundant wealth, successful marriage and pleasing progeny. As a token of their abundant gratitude to the benevolent Lord, the devotees offer several things in cash or kind and conduct various prarthana festivals.
Sravana Deepam at Sri Soundaraja Perumal Temple, Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu.
Sravana Deepam is also celebrated in a grand manner after Pushpangi sevai, Rathnangi sevai and Chandana Kappu at Sri Soundaraja Perumal Temple, Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu.
Sravana Deepam at Sri Ramanuja Yoga Vanam near Chengalpet, Tamilnadu.
In deference to the wishes of Kanchi Paramacharya, Sri Sitarama Swamigal established Sri Ramanuja Yoga Vanam at the foothills of Thiru Malaivaiyavur that has Sri Srinivasa Perumal and Maduravalli Thayar as principal deities. Sravana Deepam is celebrated here as done at Oppiliappan temple, Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu.
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