Acharya Madhva composed this set of twelve sthothras on the occasion of the
installation of the Krishna Idol in Udupi.
They are unique in that, like a diamond well cut and polished, they display several
facets in different directions – Devotion, Thathva Jnana, Musical Rhythm, extreme
brevity etc. I
always been fascinated by these and thought that I could share with all of you the
enjoyment that one gets with the recitation of these sthothras with simultaneous
mental association of the profound meanings which they convey. One can imagine
the occasion – Acharya Madhva is meeting for the first time the Krishna Idol
worshipped by Rukmini and made by Vishvakarma, the divine architect; the sea
shore, early in the morning with its cool breezes ;, the composer who is a Sarvajna
and known as Vedasaravith (who knows the essence of the Vedas), and also a
musician Par excellence – who sings the glories of the Lord incessantly in the form of
Ramayana and other exploits ;, the
subject matter of the songs being His beloved Lord, who is
coming to stay in Udupi for the redemption of His devotees.
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