THE DEVINE SOUL
SHRI SIDDHARAMESHWARA
Shri. Siddharameshwara was a thinker, philosopher, social reformer and humanist who spearheaded social, philosophical and religious movements in Karnataka and Maharashtra during the twelfth century. The special feature of Solapur is Saint Shri. Siddharameshwara. He was a Yogi who attended divinity through his service to society. He believed in 'Duty is Deity'. He erected 68 consecrated Shivalingas and Ashtavinayaka in punchkroshi of Solapur. He constructed the lake with the help of devotees to solve the drinking water problem in twelfth century. He worked hard to build a vibrant, casteless, creedless society full of human values.
He was a great humanistic and mystic Kannada poet who claimed to be written 68000 Vachanas in one of his following Vachanas:-
Sixty-eight thousands
I’ve sung and sung,
And lo! My heart is weary, Sir,
But there’s only one to sing,
One to contemplate:
To shed the passions and live passionless
In Kapila Siddha Mallikarjuna!
The above Vachana declares that he composed 68000 Vachanas. There has been a huge loss of Vachanas over the time. At present only about 1378 Vachanas are available. Read More...
THE HISTORY OF SHRI SIDDHESHWAR TEMPLE
SOLAPUR: The importance of Solapur (Maharashtra) is unique in the history of India in the sense that this district enjoyed the freedom even before independence. The special feature of the Solapur is Lord Shivayogi Shri Siddharameshwar, Who is the chief deity of the city. Lord Siddharameshwara was a yogi who attained divinity through his service to society. He believed in “Duty is Deity”. He was a great mystic and Kannada poet and written 68,000 dictims (vachanas). He has also consecrated 68 shivlingas and Asthavinayak in the Panchkroshi of Solapur.
In 12th century, he constructed the lake with the help of devotees to solve the drinking water problem of society. With the holy blessing of Lord Siddharameshwara, now Solapur becomes Abhinav Shrishail, one of the pious place in Maharastra.
The first founder president Honourable Late. Bandappa Kadadi formed charitable trust to maintain the siddheshwar temple before independance. This trust is known as Shri Siddheshwar Devasthan Panch Committee, Solapur. The trust has been contributing his hands in Social, educational, religious work for the welfare of the society. Later in 1958 Shri M.B. alies Karmyogi Appasaheb Kadadi, Who is the son of Late Bandappa Kadadi, became president of the trust.
He was great freedom fighter, true patriot and a visionary leader. He was the moving spirit behind the numours religious, social, educational, co-operative and medical institues. We are giving here overview of all the institutions run by Shri Siddheshwar Devasthan, Solapur. Read More...
THE GREAT POET RAGHVANKA
Raghavanka was a noted Kannada writer and a Poet in the Hoysala court which flourished in the late 12th to early 13th Century. Raghavanka is credited for popularizing the use of the native 'Shatpadi' metre (hexa metre, sixline verse) in Kannada literature. He was a nephew and protege of the noted 12th Century Kannda poet Harihara.
Harishachandra Kavya' in Shatpadi meter, is known to have been written with an interpretation unlike anyother, on the life of King Harishchandra. It is his Magnum opus. His literary genius is beyond doubt as manifested by the enduring popularity of Harishchandra Kavya which appeals laymen as well as scholars. His other works are :-
Although, Harishchandra Kavya is Raghvankas Magnum opus, it was rejected by his guru, poet Harihara. In some ways Raghavanka's writing surpasses his guru's talent especially in dsecribing characters in his story. It is said that, his guru was against at Raghvanka a Veershaiva by faith for writing about ordinary mortals instead of writing about Veereshaiva Saints. Then Raghavanka authored five writings eulogising Veerashaiva saint. Read More...
VACHNAAS
I could not say
That joy and sorrow in this life
Is sin and merit in another birth.
As it is said,
Wisdom ariseth from conference,
Shiva from wisdom, and deliverance
From Shiva: deliverance is nowhere else' -
Sorrow and joy are from attachment; but
It is not to be assumed
That sin and merit arise
From the inherited past,
Kapila SiddhaMallikaarjuna!
- Shri Siddharameshwar
Whoever worsips at whatever time,
The joy of worshipping art Thou, O Lord!
It's Thou that movest body and soul,
Kapila Siddha Mallikarjuna !
- Shri Siddharameshwar
He only is a Bhakta, Sir,
Whose piety is not conscious of itself;
He only is a Mahesh, Sir,
Who is not conscious of attainment though
He has attained.
Success and failure come but once, Look you, Kapila SiddhaMallikarjuna!
- Shri Siddharameshwar
