Appendix
Glories after entering the Brindavana
9. The Master Architects of Mantralaya
(3) Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha (The Master Architect of Mantralaya)
On the Vaiśākha Śukla Pañcamī day of the Śrīmukha year in Śālivāhana Śaka 1855 (1933 CE), Pūjya Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha ascended the throne of the Śrīmadācārya Mahāsaṁsthāna. He reigned until the Śālivāhana Śaka 1889, Parābhava year, Puṣya Śukla Dvitīyā, serving gloriously for thirty-three years.
To truly understand the greatness of Śrī Guru Sārvabhauma’s glory, compassion, devotion, love for his disciples, commitment to the welfare of the world, and unwavering devotion to Śrī Hari-Vāyu, one must reflect upon the life of Śrī Suyamīndra.
Throughout his life, the qualities mentioned above—so deeply associated with Rāyaru—were interwoven with Śrī Suyamīndra’s very being and made manifest to the world. It seems that Rāyaru had resolved that the unbroken, inexhaustible, and immortal treasury of spiritual merit and blessings, earned through ceaseless service to Śrī Rāma Ramaṇa, should begin to flow abundantly to devotees specifically during Śrī Suyamīndra’s time.
Thus began a divine series of events showcasing Rāyaru’s magnificence, boundless affection for devotees, and grace!
He revealed miracles never seen before during Śrī Suyamīndra’s tenure and uplifted millions of poor, oppressed, and unlettered devotees.
Śrī Rāja Vēṇugōpālācārya (later Śrī Sukṛtīndra Tīrtha), who received a divine son by the boon of Śrī Rāyaru for this very great mission, began training his son from childhood for that noble purpose.
Later, Śrī Suśīlēndra Tīrtha inspired him with fervent devotion to Rāyaru and personally provided him with a complete education, making him a dedicated, one-pointed devotee of Rāyaru.
Śrī Suvratīndra - ಸುವ್ರತೀಂದ್ರ Tīrtha watered that plant of devotion, allowing it to grow and blossom in many ways.
Thus, nurtured by the grace of three great munis, Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha, forged in the crucible of guru-bhakti, emerged as refined gold, radiantly brilliant.
Through the guidance, teachings, and blessings of this trinity of gurus, he evolved into a unique spiritual personality, shining as the foremost luminary in the propagation of Śrī Rāyaru’s greatness.
He brought the essence of śāstras into life and practice, becoming a torchbearer of both Rāyaru’s lineages, a distinguished guru, and one respected by all.
The Guru-Bhakti Kalpavṛkṣa (wish-fulfilling tree of devotion to the guru), which was planted, nurtured, and made to bloom by this trio of saints, bore abundant fruit through the unparalleled service and penance of Śrī Suyamīndra.
Today, the people of the world taste its sweetness and find joy in it—something that is known and experienced by all.
Śrī Prahlāda’s incarnation as Rāyaru is described as one whose soul was seized by the planet Kṛṣṇa (Kṛṣṇa-graha-gṛhīta-ātmā). In the same way, Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha was a soul completely possessed by Rāghavendra (Rāghavendra-graha-gṛhīta-ātmā).
Just as Rāyaru attained all divine wealth through unceasing service at the lotus feet of Hari, Suyamīndra too, by worshipping the lotus feet of Guru Rāja, acquired all kinds of knowledge and wealth, and over 33 years, selflessly distributed them for the welfare of disciples, devotees, scholars, commoners, kin and strangers alike.
With a mature mind, pure heart, boundless compassion, natural affection, and divine wisdom earned over countless births, Suyamīndra cultivated a firm devotion, renunciation, and penance. His mindset, similar to that of Śrī Vāyu’s unwavering devotion to Guru Rāja, kept him free from ego, pride, and the desire for empty fame. He remained immersed in the divine mantra:
"madbhaktāḥ sthāmanuvratāḥ" (those devoted to Me remain with Me)
and through the blessings of Śrī Hari, Śrī Vāyu, and Guru Rāja, attained universal respect.
His devotion to Śrī Rāyaru was unwavering, unshakable, and supreme—whether sitting or standing, his mind was absorbed only in Rāyaru. All his senses were engaged in Guru-seva. His very breath was the praise of Rāyaru. No amount of teaching on Rāyaru’s divine qualities and miracles could ever satisfy him.
Because of this, he could never bear to leave Mantralaya.
Many times, hundreds of people saw him standing before Rāyaru’s Brindāvana, shedding tears of blissful devotion—an unforgettable sight to this day.
It became a proverbial saying:
"To learn how to devote oneself to Rāyaru, observe Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha."
Quoting a Sanskrit verse:
yat-pāda-rasa-paribhūṣita-āṅgāḥ |
yat-pāda-padma-madhupāyita-mānasāḥ ||
yat-pāda-padma-parikīrtana-jīrṇa-vācāḥ |
tad-darśanaṁ durita-kānana-dāva-bhūtam ||
“Those whose bodies are adorned by the dust of Guru Rāja’s feet,
whose minds drink nectar from his lotus feet like bees,
whose every word is a song in praise of his feet—
the mere sight of such people burns away the forest of sins.”
According to Śrī Appaṇācārya, these are the true signs of a guru-bhakta.
Many saints of the past embodied this. But in the 20th century, Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha alone fulfilled these traits so brilliantly—it can be declared loudly like the tolling of a temple bell!
Yet, Suyamīndra was not content simply enjoying the bliss of his own devotion to Rāyaru. He wanted everyone to become Rāyaru’s devotees and rejoice in the kingdom of guru-bhakti.
His heart was deeply moved. He saw a world corrupted by Kali, forgetting India’s glorious spiritual traditions, plunging into irreligion, indifference to God, and moral collapse.
This terrible vision haunted his mind, and he deeply contemplated the uplift of humanity.
He firmly believed:
“In this dark age of Kali, only Prahlāda’s incarnation Śrī Rāyaru has the power to protect dharma and relieve suffering.
To take refuge in him is the only true remedy.
In today’s decline of righteousness, only Rāyaru is the divine Kalpavṛkṣa.”
His conviction was:
“If people become devotees of Rāyaru, they will naturally become āstikas (believers).
That alone will uplift them.
So if we can inspire people to become devotees of Rāyaru, the world will be transformed!”
But for that to happen, they must first become devotees of Suyamīndra.
Hence, the glory of Śrī Guru Rāja must spread throughout the world.
If that noble goal can be fulfilled by me, then my life will be meaningful.
From now on, this is the purpose of my life!”
Thus resolved Śrī Suyamīndra. And so it began—his great penance at Mantralaya.
Casting away all desires for selfish gain, fame, and recognition, he immersed himself solely in the service of Rāyaru and the spread of his glory.
Mantralaya, already a siddha-kshetra (place of fulfilled wishes), became, by Rāyaru’s presence, a kṣetra of divine grace and wish-fulfillment, a pilgrimage center.
Due to Suyamīndra’s penance and service, Guru Rāja became so pleased that he fulfilled all his noble intentions and turned Mantralaya into a true temple of devotion.
Mantralaya became a heaven on earth:
its trees became Kalpavṛkṣas,
animals and birds became Kāmadhenu cows,
the river Tunga became the divine Gaṅgā,
its sparkling waves became auspicious blessings,
its rocks became Cintāmaṇis (wish-fulfilling gems),
Rāghavendra himself became Indra,
Śrī Mūla Rāma became Upendra,
Vādīndra and others became seers and sages,
and all the Brahmins, devotees, and pilgrims who came to Mantralaya became celestials.
The Haridāsas became divine bards and heralds,
and Suyamīndra’s teachings on guru’s glory became nectar itself!
Thus, through the continuous seva and penance of Śrī Suyamīndra, it was as if the divine heavens descended to earth!
"Every day, new festivals would arise!
Every day, new miracles would occur!
Every day, new divine happenings would manifest!"
The prophecy of the realized sages came true every single day.
For about twenty-five uninterrupted years, Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha personally served Śrī Guru Rāja with his own hands, engaged in deep penance and continuous prayer for the welfare and upliftment of the world. As a result, his incarnational mission was fulfilled.
Mantralaya transformed into a great pilgrimage center, attracting hundreds of thousands of people. Daily, thousands came, surrendering themselves to Rāyaru and engaging in his service. The number of visitors far exceeded expectations.
To accommodate these devotees, numerous stone mandapas and buildings were constructed. Daily mass feeding for thousands was arranged. Diverse food preparations were made, offered first to Śrī Mūla Rāma, Śrī Vāyu, and Śrī Rāyaru, and then served collectively to the devotees—a practice that became a daily ritual.
Watching the devotee gatherings, their joy and unity as they shared Guru’s prasāda, Śrī Suyamīndra would become overwhelmed with emotion, and with goosebumps and bliss, he would glorify Rāyaru’s greatness.
To construct the modern Mahāmantralaya, Śrī Suyamīndra himself laid a solid foundation through a well-planned strategy and began executing it phase by phase.
To ensure the rituals and worship practices occurred in an orderly and traditional manner, he established for the first time the Brindāvana Office near Rāyaru’s Brindāvana.
From Caitra to Phālguṇa, daily, special, and seasonal festivals were systematically organized. Guru Parvas were celebrated with proper structure.
The three-day Rāyara Ārādhana was expanded into a seven-day festival called "Saptarātrōtsava", where a variety of events were celebrated with grandeur over a full week.
To spread scriptural knowledge, he reorganized the Saṁsata Pāṭhaśāla (established earlier by Śrī Suśīlēndra) into the Śrī Guru Sārvabhauma Saṁsata Kalāśāle - ಶ್ರೀ ಗುರು ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮ ಸಂಸತ್ ಕಲಾಶಾಲೆ, offering full facilities for hundreds of students studying:
Vedas,
Vedānta,
Nyāya,
Mīmāṁsā,
Vyākaraṇa (grammar),
Dharmaśāstra, and
Sāhitya (literature).
This led to a significant spiritual and educational revival.
During Rāyara Ārādhana, the Śrī Samīra Samaya Saṁvardhinī Vidvat Sabhā - ಸಮೀರ ಸಮಯ ಸಂವರ್ಧಿನಿ ವಿದ್ಯತ್ ಸಭೆ was conducted on a grand scale, drawing distinguished scholars from across India and abroad.
Scholars, poets, artists, and writers were joyfully honored with generous gifts. Eminent scholars were identified and felicitated with:
Gold medals,
Garlands,
Fine brocade shawls,
Honoraria, and
Various academic titles.
To entertain and educate the general public, cultural programs like:
Scholarly lectures,
Harikatha,
Classical music, and
Bhajans were organized.
Daily sessions featured:
Scriptural debates (Vākyārtha),
Philosophical discussions, and
Examinations for students,
with tens of thousands of people participating and feeling spiritually fulfilled.
For the smooth conduct of:
Rāyara's pañcāmṛta abhiṣeka,
Mūla Rāma worship,
Rāyaru’s pūjā and alankāra,
Dīpārādhane,
Various processions (vāhanōtsava),
Svasti vācana,
Mahāmaṅgalārati,
Welfare prayers, and
Distribution of blessed phalamantrākṣate—
Śrī Suyamīndra arranged a team of volunteers, ensuring that even daily mass feeding for tens of thousands of devotees occurred smoothly and efficiently.
During the time of Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha, Mantralaya witnessed multi-dimensional development. Numerous facilities were established including:
stone mandapas,
dining halls,
residential buildings,
electric lighting,
drinking water systems,
medical facilities,
storage rooms for sacred materials during ārādhana,
a treasury,
a hospital,
sanitation arrangements,
morning meals for young children,
and well-organized systems for darśana of the Deity, pañcāmṛta abhiṣeka, archana, Rāyaru’s darśana, tīrtha-prasāda, meals, and festivals, ensuring everyone could participate and experience spiritual joy.
He organized a dedicated team of volunteers and a supervisory system to ensure these services ran efficiently.
To enhance public participation and devotion, audio systems were introduced so that all could clearly hear:
music,
lectures,
harikathās,
debates,
and bhajans.
His close disciples and devotees—Śrī Navali Gopālarāv, Śrī Burli Bindumādhava, Śrī V. B. Nāyak, Śrī H. R. Purohita, Śrī G. G. Dhaṇak Śirūr, Śrī Mohare Hanumantarāv, Śrī Narasiṅgarāv Mānavi, Śrī Narasiṅgarāv Gaṅgāvati, Dr. Rāghavendra Gauḍa, Śrī C. R. Vyāsarāv, Guñjehalli Śrīvāsudevācār, Māsta Śrīkṛṣṇamūrtirāv (ಶ್ರೀ ನವಲಿ ಗೋಪಾಲರಾವ್, ಶ್ರೀ ಬುರ್ಲಿ ಬಿಂದುಮಾಧವ, ಶ್ರೀ ವಿ. ಬಿ. ನಾಯಕ್, ಶ್ರೀ ಎಚ್. ಆರ್. ಪುರೋಹಿತ, ಶ್ರೀ ಜಿ. ಜಿ. ಧಣಕ್ ಶಿರೂರ, ಶ್ರೀ ಮೋಹರೆ ಹನುಮಂತರಾವ್, ಶ್ರೀ ನರಸಿಂಗರಾವ್ ಮಾನವಿ, ಶ್ರೀ ನರಸಿಂಗರಾವ್ ಗಂಗಾವತಿ, ಡಾ. ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಗೌಡ, ಶ್ರೀ ಸಿ. ಆರ್. ವ್ಯಾಸರಾವ್, ಗುಂಜೇಹಳ್ಳಿ ಶ್ರೀವಾಸುದೇವಾಚಾರ್ಯ, ಮಾಸ್ತ ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣಮೂರ್ತಿರಾವ್)
and others—established, with his guidance, several voluntary organizations such as:
Mantralaya Yātrikara Saṅgha (Pilgrims’ Association),
Gurusevā Samiti, and
Mantralaya Volunteers’ Association.
These groups managed programs with great discipline and care, enabling tens of thousands of participants to engage in every event and receive Śrī Rāyaru’s blessings.
Śrī Suyamīndra also constructed a beautiful temple for Śrī Mantralayāmbikā - ಮಂತ್ರಾಲಯಾಂಬಿಕಾ, the family deity of Prahlāda Rāja, offering daily pūjā-ārādhana, with special celebrations on Fridays and Tuesdays.
For daily worship, arrangements included:
kṣīrābhiṣeka (milk abhiṣeka),
pañcāmṛta abhiṣeka,
kuṅkumārcane,
flower offerings, and more.
Every evening, Śrī Suyamīndra personally performed the dīpārādhane to the Goddess before offering it to Śrī Rāyaru. This practice established the tradition wherein devotees first offer service to Amma (the Goddess) before approaching Rāyaru—a custom that continues today, with thousands receiving fulfillment through her worship.
He adorned Śrī Rāyaru’s original Brindāvana with:
golden canopies,
silver dhotis,
golden armor for the Utsava Rāyaru (festival deity),
golden crown, earrings, hands and feet,
and a navaratna-studded crown named “Śrī Guru Sārvabhauma Muḍi.”
A silver chariot was also constructed at great cost for Rāyaru’s festival processions, along with:
a silver throne (pīṭha),
ornate backdrops (prabhāvali),
large umbrellas (chatra),
chāmaras,
silver staffs,
and various festival vehicles.
His mission to propagate scriptural education succeeded as well. Through the Guru Sārvabhauma Saṁsata Kalāśāle, many students studied various śāstras, later appearing for and passing prestigious exams such as:
the Śiromaṇi - ಶಿರೋಮಣಿ examinations from Madras University, and
vidvat exams in various disciplines at Mysore, with top honors.
Thus, a continuous dissemination of spiritual wisdom began to flourish.
Through all this, Mantralaya became a magnet for global devotees. Today, not just in India, but around the world, Śrī Rāyaru’s glory is proclaimed, and millions serve him and receive fulfillment.
All this is a direct result of the unceasing effort, tapas, and selfless service of Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha.
Therefore, the righteous rightfully honor him as the “Master Architect of Mantralaya.”
Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha spent 25 years continuously in Mantralaya, tirelessly spreading the glory of Śrī Rāyaru day and night, and paid special attention to the wellbeing and convenience of pilgrims, ensuring that appropriate facilities were created so that devotees could offer service to Śrī Rāyaru without obstacles.
Because of this, Śrī Guru Rāja’s glory spread across the country, and from all parts of India and abroad, thousands of people suffering from various diseases, afflictions, and mental distress began arriving at Mantralaya, offering service to Rāyaru. By the grace of the compassionate Guru Sārvabhauma, they were relieved of their afflictions and sorrows and received the desires of their hearts. These individuals now live in devotional bliss, dancing with joy. This extraordinary and auspicious scene has become a daily sight at Mantralaya.
The one responsible for this is Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha!
During his time, Mantralaya developed in all directions, and its income rose to several lakhs of rupees. The Mahāsaṁsthāna (main monastery) also grew significantly. From an income of ₹45,000, the monastery’s revenue during his tenure increased to ₹25 lakhs.
All the lands, buildings, villages, and properties—including those worth crores that had once slipped out of the monastery’s control and fallen into others' hands—were restored to the monastery, including properties in Poona and elsewhere. In addition, many new properties and permanent assets and buildings—today valued in crores—were added.
Śrī Suyamīndra also installed the Brindāvana of Śrī Hari Vāyu and Śrī Rāyaru in many places. In Śrīraṅga, Kumbakonam, Chitradurga, Bangalore, Mysore, Madras, Poona, and other locations, monastery assets were developed to generate incomes worth several lakhs of rupees.
These were truly great accomplishments.
To develop something when the economic and political climate is favorable is not especially difficult. But to do so in times of adversity, when financial resources are lacking, and conditions are unfavorable—that is indeed a great achievement!
And it was Śrī Suyamīndra who did all this. Yet despite the fact that all these monumental developments were the result of his effort, continuous striving, and penance, no one ever heard him say, even once, that he was the cause.
When someone said,
“Swamiji, you are the reason Mantralaya has developed so greatly,”
Śrī Suyamīndra would be moved to tears and say:
“Oh no! What are you saying? All this is only because of Śrī Guru Rāja’s glory, and by the blessings of our Gurus. Rāyaru, pleased with our little service, has revealed his infinite power and fulfilled all these tasks. There is no credit for us in this.
Rāyaru is showering these golden treasures by blessing millions of his devotees!
We have not earned this wealth or achieved anything personally.
People come here for Rāyaru.
They offer enormous wealth and riches for Rāyaru, not for us.
No one comes here for us, and nothing has been done by us.
None of this is even possible by us.
Everything has happened solely by the grace of Śrī Rāyaru, the Mahāmahima!”
Thus, he always acknowledged this truth from the heart, with no trace of ego or self-importance, performing the worship of Śrī Rāyaru with pure selflessness, day and night, with a sattvic heart, as an act of penance for the upliftment and welfare of the world.
He fully believed and openly declared,
“All of this is from Śrī Rāyaru,”
and for this, the noble ones praised him as ‘The Blessed Child of Rāyaru’s Compassion’.
Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha was one who had no enemies. His heart was as soft as butter. He could never tolerate the suffering of others. Even if someone was a bitter enemy, he wished for their welfare and would immediately provide help. Regardless of how much someone had betrayed him—if they came and offered salutations—he would forget everything from the past, speak with love, bless them, and send them off. Such was his compassionate nature. He would even pray to Śrī Rāyaru for their well-being.
This humane quality must surely be a divine inheritance, a treasure bestowed from birth by the grace of Śrī Rāyaru, who was himself the incarnation of Prahlāda.
It is not our intention here to fully describe Śrī Suyamīndra's life, his behavior, multi-faceted personality, and extraordinary character. For that, we hope to create a separate book. Our purpose here is simply to describe the great deeds he undertook, which—due to his role as the propagator of Śrī Rāyaru’s greatness—impacted millions and elevated Mantralaya into a unique global spiritual center.
This message is being shared for the benefit of modern youth and devotees who may not know these facts. And since these accounts highlight Śrī Rāyaru’s glory, we are presenting them here.
Śrī Suyamīndra governed the Mahā Pīṭha of Śrī Madhvācārya for thirty-three years with wisdom, becoming a model pontiff, filled with knowledge, renunciation, and devotion, praised by all—learned and unlearned alike. The reason for this was his noble qualities like gentleness, the full blessings of his guru Śrī Suvratīndra Tīrtha, and his sattvic devotion to Śrī Hari, Vāyu, and Guru Rāja.
Another great service he rendered to the Madhva community was this: when his health began to decline, he appointed his successor so that the worship of Śrī Mūla Rāma would not be hindered—even though close disciples and associates requested him not to do so at that time.
On November 4, 1963, he gave phalamantrākṣate (sacred blessing rice) for accepting the ascetic order to Śrī Rāja Vēṅkaṭarāghavendra Ācārya, who belonged to the same pre-monastic family line as Śrī Rāyaru, and was the second son of his pre-monastic uncle Śrī Rāja Sujñānēndra Ācārya. Śrī Vēṅkaṭarāghavendra was also his younger brother, and a scholar of all four śāstras (chatuḥśāstra paṇḍita).
The next day, on November 5, 1963, Śrī Suyamīndra received padapūjā and formally initiated him into the renounced order, giving him:
mantramudrā dhāraṇa (insignia and marks),
guru upadeśa, and
mahāmantra instruction,
and installed him in the Vedānta Empire and spiritual throne of the Mahāchārya as “Śrī Sujayīndra Tīrtha Śrīpādāṅgaḷavaru.” He blessed him with a joyful heart, gave him instructions to complete the projects already planned, and sent him promptly to Mantralaya.
Today, we can clearly see the results of the grace Śrī Suyamīndra conferred upon Śrī Sujayīndra on that day!
Feeling that he had fulfilled his duties toward the Mahāsaṁsthāna and Śrī Guru Rāja, Śrī Suyamīndra retired peacefully into final contemplative practices (āmūṣṭika sādhana - ಆಮೂಷ್ಟಿಕ ಸಾಧನ).
While in Bangalore, he continued to teach the greatness of the guru, engaged in japa (chanting) and tapas (austerities), and nurtured the people of Bangalore with his presence.
At the Brindāvana of Śrī Rāyaru that he himself had consecrated at Sītāpati Agrahāra, he remained deeply devoted in special prayers to Hari, Vāyu, and Guru Rāja, spending his final days awaiting the completion of his divine mission.
Śrī Śālivāhana Śaka 1889, Parābhava Saṁvatsara, Śukla Pāḍya (11th January 1967) — the punya tithi (holy day) of Śrī Jitamitra Rāyaru.
That early morning, Śrī Rāyaru appeared in Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha's dream and gave him a silver plate filled with mantrākṣate (blessed rice), fruits, and garlands, and commanded him,
“You must come to Mantralaya immediately.”
On awakening, Śrī Suyamīndra understood the meaning of the dream and was filled with supreme bliss. With tears of joy, he praised the supreme grace of Śrī Rāyaru and entered deep meditation.
As it was Dhanur Māsa, the ārādhana (worship) of Śrī Jitamitra Rāyaru was conducted with grand celebration. The Mūla Rāma pūjā performed that day by Śrī Suyamīndra was wondrous and divine. Immersed in the deity’s worship, the face of that great soul shone with sattvic brilliance.
That day, the Guru spoke to everyone with a smiling face and blessed everyone, reminding people of an elder bidding farewell to his family before a long journey.
That evening, after the dīpārādhane, mālakī maṅgalārati, and distribution of phalamantrākṣate, Śrī Suyamīndra suddenly began to feel extremely fatigued.
Doctors were called and, upon examination, they declared,
“Śrī Swamiji cannot live much longer.”
Everyone present was stunned, confused, and deeply sorrowful, not knowing what to do.
At that point, Śrī Suyamīndra, with a peaceful heart, informed everyone that he had been summoned by Śrī Rāyaru and no one should grieve. He calmly said,
“We must leave for Mantralaya right away. It is Śrī Rāyaru’s command. Please make arrangements for the journey.”
When his close disciples and followers pleaded,
“Mahāswāmiji, perhaps you could recover for a day or two before leaving?”
Śrī Suyamīndra smiled gently and replied,
“Tomorrow, Śrī Mūla Rāma must be worshipped in Mantralaya! Please arrange for our departure immediately.”
No one had the courage to go against his word. That night, at 11 PM, two vehicles were arranged. Śrī Suyamīndra, along with the box of deities, close disciples, Śrīpāda-putras, and essential entourage, departed from Bangalore.
Immersed in the meditation of Śrī Hari, Vāyu, and Guru Rāja, Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha entered the Mantralaya region. As they reached the Tunga stream near the main gate, he performed ācamana (ritual purification), prostrated fully to Śrī Rāyaru right from there, and once again sat in the vehicle and resumed deep meditation.
As they reached the gates of Mantralaya, the only words his companions heard him utter were:
“Nārāyaṇa… Nārāyaṇa…”
However, Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha, having completed the divine purpose of his incarnation, merged into the Hari Mandira (abode of the Lord)!
That great soul, who had incarnated by the grace of Śrī Guru Rāja, came to the presence of his Guru, completed all worldly duties, and became immersed in the meditation of Nārāyaṇa!
The flame that had once emerged from Mantralaya merged back into Mantralaya itself and became immortal!
That day, four to six thousand devout individuals — scholars, students, disciples, devotees, women, and children — all received the final darshan of Śrī Suyamīndra Guru, sang praises of his noble qualities, offered their devotional respects, and felt truly blessed.
On January 12, 1967 (Śālivāhana Śaka 1889, Parābhava Saṁvatsara, Puṣya Śukla Dvitīyā), Pūjya Śrī Sujayiṅdra Tīrtha Śrīpādāṅgaḷavaru, the vara kumāra (successor-disciple) of Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha, performed the Brindāvana Consecration Ceremony and the Mahāsamārādhane with great devotion and grandeur.
After performing the Śrī Mūla Rāma pūjā, Śrī Sujayiṅdra mounted the deities of Śrī Mūla Rāma, Digvijaya Rāma, Jaya Rāma, and Santāna Gopāla Kṛṣṇa on Śrī Suyamīndra’s Brindāvana, performed a golden abhiṣeka (kanakābhiṣeka), offered mahā maṅgalārati, and with eyes filled with tears of devotion, composed and recited this concluding śloka in honor of his beloved guru:
Sukhatīrtha-matā-bīnduṁ sudhīndra-suta-sevakam |
Sudhā-parimala-āsaktaṁ suyāmīndra-guruṁ bhaje ||
“I worship Śrī Suyamīndra Guru, the shining drop of the sacred Sukhatīrtha - ಸುಖತೀರ್ಥ tradition,
the devoted servant in the lineage of Sudhīndra’s disciples,
one who was ever immersed in the divine fragrance of nectar (wisdom and devotion).”
Thus, having led the Mahāsaṁsthāna for thirty-three years, performed many important deeds, fulfilled the goal of his life, propagated the glory of Śrī Guru Rāja, and advanced the great development of Mahā Mantralaya, Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha became renowned as:
“Śrī Rāyaru’s most cherished child”, and
“The Master Architect of Mantralaya.”
Today, he resides in Brindāvana, in the divine presence of:
his guru Śrī Suvratīndra Tīrtha, and
the incarnation of Durvāsa Muni, the majestic and great Śrī Sudharmendra Tīrtha.
That alone stands as an everlasting testament to the glory of Śrī Suyamīndra Tīrtha.