NArada, the son of the Creator Brahma, once sought clarification from the Almighty Supreme Lord
MahAvishnu as to his permanent abode! The Lord Almighty said,
Naaham Vasaami Vaikunte; Na Yogee Hrdayeravow -
mat Bhaktaa Yatra Gaayanti; Tatra Tishtaami NArada!
I neither remain in Vaikunta, nor am I confined to the hearts of the yogis; wherever my devotees sing, I
remain there in rapt attention.
NArada was thrilled by this explanation and felt that he would not mind births and rebirths as long as he
is blessed enough to sing in praise of the lord constantly!
Then NArada descended down in human form of “PURANDARA-The Father of Carnatic Music"
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Confirmed this to Narayanacharya in Pandalpur by Telling How
Guru and Disciple Exchanged Positions
MahAvishnu as to his permanent abode! The Lord Almighty said,
Naaham Vasaami Vaikunte; Na Yogee Hrdayeravow -
mat Bhaktaa Yatra Gaayanti; Tatra Tishtaami NArada!
I neither remain in Vaikunta, nor am I confined to the hearts of the yogis; wherever my devotees sing, I
remain there in rapt attention.
NArada was thrilled by this explanation and felt that he would not mind births and rebirths as long as he
is blessed enough to sing in praise of the lord constantly!
Then NArada descended down in human form of “PURANDARA-The Father of Carnatic Music"
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Confirmed this to Narayanacharya in Pandalpur by Telling How
Guru and Disciple Exchanged Positions
- Prahlada was Disciple of Narada
- But when Prahlad incarnated as Vyas Thirtha, Narada who had incarnated as Purandaradasa became his Disciple
