Speech of HH Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji – January 15, 2017 – Annavaram
Compiled by Smt Hira Duvvuri
Om Sri Satyadevayai namaha.
Satya means Truth. Swamiji’s parents gave Him this special name of Satyanarayana. It is a very powerful name. It is not popular in Rayalaseema and not so popular in Karnataka either. I had always wondered at the choice of this name. Such constant pondering has kept Sri Swamiji in my heart all the time.
Today I had darshan of Annavaram Sri Satyanarayana Swamy. I feel as if I am in the presence of Sadgurudeva, whose childhood name was Satyanarayana. After marriage, it is a tradition to perform Sri Satyanarayana Vratam by the newly wedded couple. Without it, the marriage ceremony does not feel as if it has been completed. At other celebrations also, many people perform this vrata, for housewarming, and so on.
When this temple was consecrated, no one knows. This deity is eternal and without a beginning. Entire Creation is under His control. The Veda pundits have chanted Swasti mantras. Beautiful decorations have been made. New construction has taken place. May more services be rendered by devotees from far and near. Many NRIs also make it a point to visit this temple. Everyone must be well-fed all across the world. I offer my prayers to the Lord of Annavaram. (anna=food)
Sri Guru Datta