Suttur, September 5, 2026: Human desires must have limits, said Prof. H.B. Devanna while delivering his discourse on the 25th day of the Shravana month programme at Suttur Srikshetra on September 5.
Speaking on the nature of desire, Prof. Devanna said that human beings have desires unlike any other living beings. However, regardless of how much one desires, a person ultimately receives only what one deserves in life. People come into this world carrying countless desires, struggle throughout their lives to fulfil them, and eventually leave the world empty-handed. He said that if one follows, as a true disciple, the path shown by the Sadhguru, it is possible to experience heaven without difficulties.
Illustrating the message through the life of a Sharana, Prof. Devanna narrated the story of Remayya of Kalyana, a great scholar known for his generosity. Remayya joyfully served and offered hospitality to every living being who came to his home and became widely known for his charitable nature.
One day, Remayya left Kalyana to have the darshan of his Guru. During the journey, the time for Linga Puja arrived. Fearing that failing to perform the puja would amount to betraying Shiva, he went to the house of a devotee named Somanatha in a village.
Somanatha’s wife, Annammadevi, conveyed her respects to Remayya through her son Mallinatha, invited him into their home with devotion, prepared the offerings and arranged the prasadam. After completing the puja, Remayya offered the food to everyone and then accepted prasadam. During this time, the young Mallinatha approached Remayya lovingly, smiled at him and displayed great trust and affection.
The following morning, after completing the puja, Remayya blessed the family and continued his journey to meet his Guru.
Later, several devotees came to Somanatha’s house seeking hospitality. As the firewood had been exhausted, Annammadevi and her son Mallinatha went to the backyard to collect firewood. While doing so, Mallinatha was bitten by a poisonous snake and died on the spot.
Despite the immense tragedy, Shivasharan Annammadevi did not give way to grief. With great determination, she returned home and continued serving the devotees. Afterwards, she removed a stone and buried her son’s body inside the house.
After having the darshan of his Guru, Remayya returned to Somanatha’s house. The couple welcomed and served him as they had done earlier. While accepting prasadam, Remayya asked Annammadevi to call Mallinatha. With sorrow, she told him that the child had died and that they had buried him beneath the very place where they were sitting.
Hearing this, Remayya removed the stone and affectionately called out, “Come, child Mallinatha.” Mallinath arose as though waking from sleep, bowed at the feet of Remayya and his parents, and received their blessings.
Prof. Devanna said that when Basavanna came to know of this extraordinary incident, he expressed reverence for Remayya and said that having a Guru like Remayya was indeed a great blessing and good fortune.
Sri Shantappa, Smt. Renukamma, Sri Renuka and devotees of the Parishistha Samaj rendered service on the occasion. The programme began with a mass prayer. A large number of devotees and spiritual seekers participated in the programme.