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Malladihalli Raghavendra

Raghavendra Swami of Malladihalli(Kannada:ಮಲ್ಲಾಡಿಹಳ್ಳಿ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ) (1890–1996), popularly known as ತಿರುಕTiruka( "beggar" ), was the founder of Anatha Sevashrama Trust, Malladihalli. He taughtyogafrom his base as Malladihalli nearHolalkereinChitradurgadistrict, a village inKarnataka,India.

Tiruka
Born(1890-07-27)27 July 1890
BarkurKarnataka,India
Died21 August 1996
Bangalore,India
OccupationTeacher ofYogaandAyurveda,author
NationalityIndian
Notable worksSwayum Vaidya (Ayurvedic encyclopedia), Dehaswasthyakkagi Yogasana
Website
www.malladihalliast

Early life

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Raghavendra Swami, was born on 27 July 1890,[1]in a small village Barkur, in Karnataka. He was their only child. His parents named him Kumaraswamy. Later, urged by the head priest of Mantralaya Mutt, his name was changed to Raghavendra.[citation needed]

He has said that he met Palani Swami,[2]a yogi. He has claimed to have learnedhatha yoga,asanasandpranayamafrom him.[3]He was adopted by Puthali Bai and Narasimhaiah on the advice of Bhirthi Ramachandra Shastry after the death of his mother. Anantha Padmanabha, leaving his son in the care of the foster parents went on a pilgrimage to Himalayas.[citation needed]

He learntCarnatic music,singingBhajansand devotional songs. As a school boy he participated and acted in many plays,Yakshagana,and Thala Maddale.[citation needed]

Later life

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He met Siddharudha Swami to do social works inHubli,Karnataka;but left after few days forTumkur.[citation needed]

Kumaraswamy started his association withK. Shivaram Karanth,a budding artist, who later, acquired the skills of drama, and its intricate styles, at the Amba Prasaditha Nataka Company, in Tumkur. Shivaram Karanth took Raghavendra to Ranganatha Thamankar, who offered him a job as a clerk at his drama company. He was entrusted with the sales of tickets and disbursement of salaries and wages to the staff of the drama company. Later during this period, he left his job.[citation needed]

He has said he learnt fromParamahamsa Yogananda,Swami Shivananda Tirthaand the wrestler Rajaratna Manick Rao,.[4]Kumaraswamy learnt various martial arts under the guidance of Manekrao.

He was sent toLahoreto learn under fromLakshman Das,aYogaandAyurvedicpractitioner.[citation needed]

Jaggi Vasudev was 12 or 13 years of age when he came in contact with Swamiji (who was then about 81 years old) and learnedhatha yogafrom him.[2]Later onJaggi Vasudevfounded theIsha Foundationand came to be known as Sadhguru by his followers.

Social works

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He claimed that he had treated more than 3 million people for various diseases withayurvedicmedicines, and yoga without any surgery. He built an Ayurvedic hospital at Malladihalli and Vishwa Yoga Mandira (World Yoga Trust) and various educational institutions, on a non-profit basis.[citation needed]

Bibliography

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He was the author of books on yoga and ayurveda, as well as novels and plays inKannadapublished under the pen name of Tiruka.

Yogasana

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  • Surya Namaskara (ಸೂರ್ಯ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ)
  • Surya Namaskara (Salutations to the Sun—English)
  • Surya Namaskara (pictures, chart)
  • Pranayama (ಪ್ರಾಣಾಯಾಮ)
  • Pranayama (English)
  • Angamardhana (ಅಂಗಮರ್ದನ)
  • Dehaswasthyakkagi Yogasanagalu (ದೇಹ ಸ್ವಾಸ್ಥ್ಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಯೋಗಾಸನಗಳು)
  • Dehaswasthyakkagi Yogasanagalu (Yogasanas for good health—English)
  • Katharoopaka Yogasana (ಕಥಾರೂಪಕ ಯೋಗಾಸನ)
  • Shatkarmavidhi (ಶಟ್ಕರ್ಮವಿಧಿ)
  • Sarvangasundara Vyayama (Kannada)
  • Gurunamaskara (ಗುರುನಮಸ್ಕಾರ)
  • Gurunamaskara (English)
  • Pranayama for Body and Soul (English) 1988. XIV, 90 S.: Ill

Ayurveda

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  • SwayumVaidhya(AyurvedicEncyclopedia) (ಸ್ವಯಂ ವೈದ್ಯ)
  • Aushadhi Ayurveda Chikitsa Sangraha (ಔಷಧಿ ಆಯುರ್ವೇದ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ)
  • Gruha Vaidhya Kaipidi (ಗೃಹ ವೈದ್ಯ ಕೈಪಿಡಿ)
  • Vanaushadhigala Gunadharma (ವನೌಷಧಿಗಳ ಗುಣಧರ್ಮ)

Kadambari (Novels)

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  • Koneya Gutuku (ಕೊನೆಯ ಗುಟುಕು)
  • Mooleya Handara (ಮೂಳೆಯ ಹಂದರ)
  • Chiteyo Samaadiyo (ಚಿತೆಯೋ ಸಮಾಧಿಯೋ)
  • Udayastha (ಉದಯಾಸ್ಥ)
  • Soothrada Bombe (ಸೂತ್ರದ ಬೊಂಬೆ)
  • Rasarushi (ರಸಋಷಿ)
  • Thyagajeevi (ತ್ಯಾಗಜೀವಿ)
  • Changaoli Cheluva (ಚಂಗೋಳಿ ಚೆಲುವ)

Plays

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  • Ranachandi (ರಣಚಂಡಿ)
  • Mahakavi Bharavi (ಮಹಾಕವಿ ಭಾರವಿ)
  • Nyayamantri (ನ್ಯಾಯಮಂತ್ರಿ)
  • Usha Swayumvara (ಉಶಾ ಸ್ವಯಂವರ)
  • Vanamahotsava (ವನಮಹೋತ್ಸವ)
  • Thirunama (ತಿರುನಾಮ)
  • Sukhee Raajya (ಸುಖೀ ರಾಜ್ಯ)
  • KarmaYogi (ಕರ್ಮ ಯೋಗಿ)
  • Uddara (ಉದ್ಧಾರ)
  • Bhakta Shabari (ಭಕ್ತ ಶಬರಿ)

Other

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  • Joligeya Pavada(ಜೋಳಿಗೆಯ ಪವಾಡ)
  • Athma Nivedane (ಆತ್ಮ ನಿವೇದನೆ)
  • Bhava Bindu (ಭಾವ ಬಿಂದು)
  • Bruhadyoga Darshana (Collections from expert saints) (ಬೃಹದ್ ಯೋಗ ದರ್ಶನ)
  • Devaru Yaaru? (ದೇವರು ಯಾರು)

References

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  1. ^Sruti.P.N. Sundaresan. 1999. p. 181.
  2. ^abSubramaniam, Arundhati (2013).Sadhguru: More Than A Life.Penguin. p. 52.ISBN9788184753110.
  3. ^Raghavendra, Malladihalli (1977).Suryanamaskara - Principle and Practice.Anatha Sevashrama Trust. p. 45.
  4. ^Hauser, Beatrix (2013).Yoga Traveling: Bodily Practice in Transcultural Perspective.Springer. p. 45.ISBN9783319003153.
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