Дхармастала: различия между версиями

'''Дхармастхала''' ({{lang-en|Dharmasthala}}, {{lang-kn|ಧರ್ಮಸ್ಥಳ}})  — храмовый городок на берегах реки [[Нетравати]] в [[талук]]е [[Белтангада]] округа [[Дакшина-Каннада]] в [[Карнатака|Карнатаке]].<ref>http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=38&contentid=2008101620081016205847295aa4c16ed</ref> Является местом паломничества для индуистов. Здесь расположен храм Шивы с золотым [[лингам]]ом. Отличительной особенностью этого храма явялется то, что им руководит совет, состоящий из [[Джайнизм|джайнов]], а поклонение осуществляется вайшнавскими [[пуджари]] из [[Мадхва-сампрадая|Мадхва-сампрадаи]]. Lakshadeepa-Крупнейшим theхрамовым festivalфестивалем ofявляется lightsЛакшадипа — isежегодно theпроводимый annualв festivalноябре-декабре ofпраздник Dharmasthala comes off in November-Decemberогней.<ref>Lakshadeepa http://www.ourkarnataka.com/temples/dharmasthala2.htm</ref>. On an average the flow of pilgrims is about 10,000 people a day. A mechanised kitchen provides free food for all pilgrims and there are guest houses with modern amenities.

The word 'Dharma' traditionally means religion, ritual, duty, righteousness, alms. It also implies justice, truthfulness, and freedom from fear, faith, solace, fulfillment and peace.

Dharmastala is the perfect embodiment of the word 'Dharma'. As elusive of description, yet possessing a wealth of meaning to all who come in faith.

Dharmastala represents religious tolerance wherein the caste, creed and faith of pilgrims are no bars. Here, the Jain Theerthankara is worshipped on the same consecrated grounds as the native Daivas and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva). The priests are Vaishnavite Brahmins and the guardian of the temple a Heggade, a Jain by faith. Altogether forming a confluence of faiths that harmonise in belief of the Omnipotent.

To those who come here for justice, Dharmastala is the scale that does not tip in favour of a lawyer'slawyer’s glib tongue. Here, without any legal formality or argument the Heggade dispenses justice, acting in the tradition of his ancestral role as the Heggade and representing the presiding deities.

To those who come in need, Dharmastala is an Oasis. Where succor, solace and hope abound in the serenity of the temple and in the free hostelries that provide food and shelter.

And to those that come in curiosity, Dharmastala is a miracle of paradoxes. Here deterrent faiths co-exist in harmony just as traditions make room for experimental services. High or low, rich or poor, devout or atheist - — at Dharmastala all are equal.

== Legend ==

It has been told in Dharmasthala that the Shiva Linga in Dharmasthala was brought to Dharmasthala by a man named [[Annappa]] (a follower of sri [[Vadirajatirtha|vadiraja gurusarvabhouma]]). Legend is that he used to work for the Heggade family. Once when the Heggade he was serving wanted to worship Lord Shiva, Annappa had assured him to get one linga and vanished from the sight. Surprisingly next day morning, by the time all woke up, he had already established the linga in Dharmasthala, a few metres away from Heggade'sHeggade’s house.

800 Years ago, Dharmasthala was known as Kuduma in Mallarmadi<ref>Managalore Information |http://www.mangalore.com/documents/dharmasthala.html</ref>, then a village in Belthangady. Here lived the Jain Chieftain Birmanna Pergade and his wife Ammu Ballathi in a house called Nelliadi Beedu. Simple, pious and affectionate people, the pergade family was known for its generosity and hospitality to all.

According to the legend, the guardian angels of Dharma assumed human forms and arrived at pergade'spergade’s abode in search of a place where Dharma was being practiced and could be continued and propagated. As was their habit, the pergade couple hosted these illustrious visitors with all their wherewithal, and great respect. Pleased by their sincerity and generosity, that night the Dharma Daivas appeared in the dreams of Pergade. They explained the purpose of their visit to him and instructed him to vacate his house for the worship of the Daivas and dedicate his life to the propagation of Dharma.

As they continued their worship and their practice of hospitality, the Dharma Daivas again appeared before the Pergade to build separate shrines to consecrate the four Daivas&nbsp;— Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumaraswamy and Kanyakumari. Also, Pergade was instructed to choose two persons of noble birth to act as the Daivas'sDaivas’s oracles and four worthy persons to assist Pergade in his duties as the Executive Head of the Shrines. The oracles of Daivas are called Delampadithaya and Manavolithaya. In return, the Daivas promised Pergade protection for his family, abundance of charity and renown for the Kshetra.

Pleased by the observance of the vedic rites and Heggade'sHeggade’s charity to all, the Swamiji named the place Dharmasthala, the abode of religion and charity. Thus, the roots of charity and religious tolerance established by the Pergades 600 Years ago have been nurtured and strengthened by the Heggade family, Heggade being a derivative from Pergade. And today'stoday’s Dharmasthala blossoms with the fruit of this selfless dedication.

== Anna dānā ==

The average flow of pilgrims is about 10,000 people everyday.Every one of the thousands of pilgrims who daily visit shri Kshetra Dharmasthala is an honored guest irrespective of caste, creed, culture or status.The ''"«Anna Daana"»''(free food) is perhaps one of the most impressive events that takes place at the holy temple.Free food is provided to devotees who come in thousands every day.The temple has modern machinery and makes quality food continuously through out the day.Temple does not differentiate between the rich and the poor for the Anna Dhaana.The dining hall is known as "«Annapoorna"» .

== Vidya dānā ==

=== Educational Institutions ===

* [[SDM College, Ujire]]

* [[SDM College of Engineering and Technology]],[[Dharwad]]

* [[SDM College of Medical Sciences]],Dharwad

* [[SDM College of Dental Sciences]] , Dharwad

* MMK and SDM Women’s College, [[Mysore]]

* SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore

* SDM Law college, [[Mangalore]]

* SDM BBM college, Mangalore

* SDM Ayurvedic college, [[Udupi]]

* SDM Secondary School, Ujire

* SDM English Medium School, Ujire

* SDM College of Ayurveda, [[Hassan, India|Hassan]]

* SDM Ayurveda Hospital, Hassan

* Rathnamanasa Vidhyarthi Nilaya, Ujire

== Aushada dānā ==

In the field of [[health care]], the medical trust also provides services to eradicate and [[prevention (medical)|prevent]] many diseases in local villages. The mobile hospital established by poojya shri Heggade is fully equipped to deal with [[medical emergency|emergencies]] and to provide medical treatment to the rural folk in remote parts of the Malnad area. A modern [[tuberculosis]] sanitorium was built by Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Medical Trust to give relief to the patients of tuberculosis. It has since been converted into a general [[hospital]]. The Ayurvedic Hospitals at Udupi and Hassan provide Ayurvedic medicines as per the ancient text. The Nature Cure Hospital, built on the banks of the Netravathi River, uses a system based on the five elements of Air, Earth, Ether, Water and Light.

SDM Eye Hospital at Mangalore, is a modern scientific [[ophthalmology|eye treatment]] centre. The SDM Dental Hospital serves regular dental needs and provides specialised treatments such as [[oral implant]]s, surgery for [[cleft lip]] and other [[orthodontic]] surgeries.

== Abhaya dānā ==

Free mass weddings which were started in 1972 have gained popularity. Every year hundreds of couples are getting married (Saamoohika Vivaha Mahotsava) here. Following the tradition of the Kshetra where all religions and castes are welcome, hundreds of couples are married in accordance with their personal religious rite. The expenses of the wedding dress, Mangalsutra and Wedding feast for a limited number of the couple'scouple’s guests are borne by the Kshetra

== Heggade family ==

[[ImageФайл:Veerendra_Heggade.jpg|thumb|Dr.D. Veerendra Heggade]]

== References ==

== External links ==

* http://www.dharmastala.com

* http://shridharmasthala.org

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