Sri Vijayadasa has composed the separate Suladi depicting the events leading to the possession of these idols. Chathurmukha Brahma rejoices in worshipping God in different ways. These idols were made by Vishwakarma as ordained by Chathurmukha Brahma for the purpose of daily pooja. After worshipping them for a long time, Chathurmukha Brahma handed over to Jabalamuni for the benefit of the world. They were then worshipped by Shiva and Parvathi, who handed them over to Dakshaprajeshwara.
The Saint Soubhari worshipped these idols which once again reched to Sathyaloka. Vyvaswan then earned these idols through penance from whom they reached the hands of his son Vyvaswatha Manu. King Ikshvaku of Surya dynastymade this idols as his kuladevathas and worshipped them.
His descendents in the dynasty, Mandhatha, Anaranya, Thrishanku, Harischandra, Sagara, Bhageertha, Ambareesha, Dilipa and other emperors also worshipped these idols. Then the emperor Dasharatha worshipped them with great devotion. Then Lord Rama gave these idols for worship to one Vedagarbha, his devotee who was longing for the darshan of the Lord. After worshipping them for some years, Vedagarbha returned them to Sri Rama.
Then for the period from Thretha-yuga to Dwapara-yuga, these Idols were worshipped by Hanumantha. When Bhimasena met Hanumantha in the course of his search for Sougandhikapushpa. Hanumantha gave these idols to Bhimasena and advised him to continue them in his next incarnation as Sri Madhwa in Kaliyuga.
Then Pandavas and all the rulers upto Kshemaka worshipped these idols before they reached the treasury of Gajapathi, the Kalinga ruler. Thus, it is needless to say how immense the divine presence is in the idols worshipped by such great souls. Those who merely touch such sacred idols are the righteous and the vortuous. He named his eldest son Rama after the name of the Idol which became known as "Moolarama" from then onwards.
After worshipping them for some years, Vedagarbha returned them to Sri Rama. Then for the period from Threta-yuga to Dwapara-yuga, these Idols were worshipped by Hanumantha. When Bhimasena met Hanumantha in the course of his search for Sougandhikapushpa. Hanumantha gave these idols to Bhimasena and advised him to continue them in his next incarnation as Sri Madhwa in Kaliyuga. Then Pandavas and all the rulers upto Kshemaka worshipped these idols before they reached the treasury of Gajapathi, the Kalinga ruler.
Thus, it is needless to say how immense the Divine Presence is in the Idols worshipped by such Great Souls. He would meet the devotees and accept their offerings and bless them. While the devotees went back satisfied, Rayaru would head to the Tulasi Thota Garden of Tulasi in the matha. Here he would pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Prana Devaru. Rayaru then got into the palanquin and set out to Cauvery river which is a short way from the Sri Matha. Even today, some people of Kumbakonam can guide you to the route that Rayaru to the Cauvery All along the way, Rayaru would be reciting Gajendra Moksha Shloka.
Gajendra Moksha is one of Shkolas in the Bhagavath Geetha. It is believed that if anyone recites this early morning, it can give us the same power as the Vishnu Sahasranama. This sloka deals with the episode of the crocodile and the elephent. The palanquin with Rayaru and some of his followers would reach the banks of Cauvery. This spot can still be seen in Kumbakonam. The palanquin would be gently lowered and the palanquin bearers would step back with respect.
Rayaru would emerge with the sacred beads in his hands and a prayer on his lips. He would then walk towards the Cauvery for his daily ritualistic bath. He would put mud on his hands and feet and wash it away in the Cauvery. Then would begin the sacred bath. He would chant the name of Narayana thrice and sprinkle water over his head. He would also offer Argya to his beloved gods. He would chant Shadakshara and Dwadasha mantras. Rayaru would then step out of the Cauvery and wear a fresh set of clothes.
These clothes would be washed a day earlier and hung out to dry. Rayaru would sit down and anoint himself with the Gopichandana. Raghavendra Vijaya gives a beautiful account of the bathing scene, the Cauvery and Rayaru appearing from the water. It also speaks of how Rayaru looked after putting on the Gopichandana.
He would then walk upto a small platform near the rover side where an idol of Narayan was placed. He would worship the idol with water and honey in the prescribed manner. He can buy a big house, car, luxury items, but at any cost he cannot get peace of mind. Only by way of concentrating our attention on spiritual activities and by helping others, and worshipping the holy divine gurus and the almighty, we would get permanent peace of mind, and our life would blossom like a lotus flower.
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