The story goes that Lord Venkateshwara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu dared to take in a second wife despite being married to Shri Mahalashmi. Shri Mahalshmi, angered and on the verge of leaving him, asked the Lord for alimony. To pay her alimony, Lord Venkateshwara had to borrow from the treasurer of the world, Kuber. Since that time, Lord Venkateshwara is trying to repay his debt!
Towards his end, He struck a deal with his devotees: You give me money to repay my debt and in exchange, I will help you by fullfilling your wishes. Lord Venkateshwra, honest and sincere has stuck to his part of the deal, and the devotees, full of faith and zeal, have stuck to theirs. Alas, even after centuries of repayment of debt, Lord Venkateshwara manages to pay only the interest. The principal remains outstanding!
Another story says that Lord Venkateshwara was so taken in by the beautiful seven hills of Seshachalam that he settled there to meditate. Gradually he was transformed into stone and this is how he came to preside in Tirupati.
Built in 12th century A.D., this temple was patronised by the ruling dynasties of South India - Pallavas, Cholas, Pandayas and the Vijaynagar dynasty.During the dark periods of foreign aggression, Tirupati preserved our ancient artifacts ans scriptures from being looted and destroyed. Moreover, the temple has also served as a famous center of art & architechture, and continues to do so. Its immense hold over people and thri faiths can be realised by the fact that about 50,000 pilgrims visit its premises every day for a glipse of Shri Balaji, Lord Venkateshwara's other name.
For His devotees, his majestic idol is overpowering! His physical characteristics are said to represent his protective instincts, compassionate nature and inclination to grant boon.
This album tries to bring the blessings of Tirupati into your homes. Now, each moment, you can feel Lord's compassionate resence in your life.
Signature prayer: Pandit Jasraj
Track Listing:
- Signature Tune
- Shloka
- Commentary In Hindi
- Suprabhatham Stotram
- Shri Vyankaltesh Stotram
- Shri Vyankatesh Mangalashtak Stotram
- Shri Govinashtakam Stotram
CD: $9.50
