Sri Somanatha Sathakam

About The Origin Of Somanatha Sathakam

After penance and after realising divine powers, Sri Maharshi wanted to put down his invaluable experiences and ideas in writing. During childhood he did not have formal education. He got worried about his own inability to bring his feelings into written words. While contemplating on the matter he had the divine vision of the universal Goddess of knowledge as Parasakthi who told him "O Soma! Do not worry that you are unlettered. I am here to lead you with the pen. Go ahead". This Parasakthi was his own inner self but he was not aware of his own power, being in a human frame. Thus the words of all the verses carry meanings of deep spiritual import which are of immense help not only to practitioners of Manoyoga but also to people of all walks of life. One may read thousands of books but to understand them thoroughly is very difficult in the present times.

Sri Maharshi’s intention is to help people to attain liberation in this life itself by spending a short time in reading this book and comprehending its content. So, for those who read this book and practice accordingly, he has made it possible to attain self realisation, liberation, and cessation of rebirth. The hundred and odd verses of this small book contain the essence of the four vedas, eighteen puranas, nine grammar treatises and hundreds of Upanishads - in short, all scriptural matter in a manner accessible to all. The power of chanting of these verses is virtually the power of the Universal Mother. It is indescribable and can be only experienced. All can read it and attain liberation.

Verse 1

Veda sastrameruga emani telupudu
Geeta maargamanina gurutu ledu
Bhagavatamanna bhaavane theliyadu
Ramayanameruga rachanetla jetu Soma.

No scriptural knowledge
No memory of the Geeta
No idea of Bhagavatam
Know not Ramayana, how to write O Soma!

I am hesitating to express myself in writing regarding the origin of man in this eternal creation and my personal experiences in this regard so as to help mankind to attain liberation. I feel I am incapable of putting my thoughts into written words. I am unlettered. I had no opportunity to study scriptures. I have no knowledge of the ancient lores as I had no schooling at all. I know nothing about the Geeta, Bhagavatam and Ramayana. How can I venture to write?

Sri Somanatha Yogi was firmly established in deep meditation and with a total inner concentration started contemplating in this manner. Then the eternal all-pervading Supreme power which was his own inner self addressed him Thus :

Verse 2

Somanatha yogi chaduvu sastramedi
Sandehamulaku nee sandesamedi
Sahakaarame naadi srikarame needi
Saginchu kavitambu saagune Soma.

Which is the scripture studied by Sage Somanatha
What is your message for the doubts
Beginning is yours, help is mine
Proceed to write, it will go on O Soma!

Oh Soma! You have attained perfection in yoga and are endowed with superhuman power which is called yogasakti. Since you are in a human frame, you are not aware of your power, which is far superior to mere education and scriptural knowledge. Now you will use this inner power and through that knowledge gained translate it into answers to the queries raised. The assistance for this purpose of providing the answers will be rendered by myself (that is nothing but the yogic power within you).