Kms036. Pilgrimage To Kasi-Part 2

KANCHI MAHA SWAMI Maha Swami moved to Kurnool, Where a large number of people, Received him with full honors, For his kind religious services. He went to Srisailam, a place, Where the underground Ganges River flowed below 900 steps, To reach its water for one's use. Without minding the strain, Maha Swami went down 900 steps to reach the river, And took his bath in its water. He went to the famous temple, Where the Lord Mallikarjuna, And His consort Brahmarambikai, Blessed all the visiting people. There is a Temple Tree, Known as Arjuna Tree, Rarely found anywhere, But standing nicely there. The Devasthanam Heads Gave him all the facilities, Under their personal care, During his short stay there. Before the Temple Lord he sang Both Soundarya Lahari Songs And Sivananda Lahari Songs Rendered by the great Adi Sankara. At Srisailam the hill tribes Performed their tribal dances In his presence, as a special case, Despite Mutt heads objections. He saw well their earnestness In their dance performance, And offered them silver coins, But they refused to take gifts. He saw their devotion to him, For which he praised them, And gave them all nice food, With his blessings at the end,