Sri Vageesha Priyah eSouvenir May 2014 | Page 265

As per ancient customs, being the Rajaguru, Swamy also visits the Royal house on several occasions and accepts the veneration of the Royal couple. On several important days, the Royal couple also supplicates at the sannidhanam of Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva and Swamy. Swamy retires to his quarters with the satisfaction of another blissful day having been spent in bhagavat-bhAgavata mukhollasam. He dwells on the glories of his kuladaivam as per the saying “िहान्र्तरङगयः कलिय वर्तस्य िमीपमारार्त ् प्रणर्तं स्मरासम”. He shuns even minimum ु comforts and in spite of inclement weather, still prefers to sleep on a wooden bench, without caring for his age or physical health. He maintains strictest adherence to shastra and ordained duties. His firm resolve, fortitude and vairaagyam are to be greatly upheld and celebrated. He keeps remembering the glories of the Lord and his associations with his Purvacharyas and proceeds to enjoy the Lord in his yoga-nidra in line with the saying “निवेश्य र्तत्पाििर