Vamsharaj
Foundation is a voluntary service organ of the NGO - Vamsharaj Community
Welfare Society ®, Hyderabad
formed during 1995. The activities of
the NGO are governed by the Parvathamma Lakshmaiah Vamsharaj Community Welfare
& Educational Trust ® formed during 1986.
The
primary objective of the Vamsharaj Foundation is to study the origin – status –
distribution of the ancient genealogical community commonly known as
Pichikuntala in Telugu, Helava in Kannada, Helwi @ Pangaldada is Marathi and
with assigned names such as Gavara in Tamil and Naicker in Malayalam.
Dr.L.Ramakrishna,
the Founder of Vamsharaj Foundation is in extensive research work on the
demographic distribution of Vamsharaj and its allied communities in India. He is
extensively traveling and in association with most of the people belonging to
Pichikuntala @ Helava @ Vamsharaj Community in parts of Southern
India and that of the Genealogist of Northern India.
He
is awarded with a Master of Social Work (MSW) Post Graduate Degree from Allagappa University,
Karaikudi and also is awarded with “Rastriya Gaurav Award” from India
International Friendship Society, New
Delhi.
ORIGIN OF REDDYS
The
origin of the social group of Reddys has been linked to the Rashtrakutas. Reddys regard Relugu as their mother
tongue. Etymologically, the word Reddy
derives from the great “Rathis” or “Rattis”, also known as the “Rattas” or
“Rashtrikas” who rules the Deccan from ancient
times. The word “Rathi” or “Ratti” is
also found under various forms such as Reddi, Ratta, Rashtrakuta, Rahtor,
Rathaur. Some linguists also surmised
the word Rashtrakutudu. One more theory
is that word “Rashtrukuta” is the Sanskrit version of the word “Rettakudi”.
“Rettakudi” is converted into “Rettadi” and later to “Reddy”. The “Rathis”
ruled over small principalities in the Deccan
plateau before 200 BCE, before the Satavahanas and Mauryas. The coins used by these people were found in
the northern Andhra Pradesh, Kunool District and Near Pune. The usage of the word Reddy specifically was
first seen in the inscriptions made during the Renati Chola period (in 7th
Century). Reddy community also
transliterated and known as Reddi, Raddi, Roddy, Ruddy in Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana and are enlisted as a forward caste by the Government.
ORIGIN OF PICHIKUNTALAS
As
per the legend, during the ancient times, there was family belonging to Roddi
(Rashtrakutas) community in Deogiri (City of Gods)
presently in Maharastra near Aurangabad,
migrated to the Deccan areas of present Andhra
Pradesh. The family members were disciples and worshipers of lord Shiva. The family head was known as Maribeth (Maribethi
Reddy) and his wife Lakshmi, they had 12 sons.
After marriage to these 12 sons, they have departed from the village
Deogiri and started settling in better places with land and water
resources. Out of 12 sons, 03 sons
Uthamma Reddy, Sathyamaa Reddy and Bakshi Reddy had not children. They made sincere prayers to the god for children. One day lord Shiva appeared in the dream
Maribethi Reddy and asked him perform 07 day pooja to him form of Mallikarjun
(udbav lingam) at Nallamala Forests of Telugu speaking area in the South, so
that his three sons and daughter-in-laws who were issueless will be blessed
with children.
Accordingly,
Maribethi Reddy along with family members made a Paadayatra (walking) south to
Nallamala forests for 90 days (03 months) from Deogiri (Devagiri) to reach the
banks of Krishna River in Srisailam forests (presently known as Pathalganga). The
family members who were in a big group, crossed over the river and searched for
the udbav shiva lingam all along with the Nallamala forests and finally found
the lingam (presently known as Srisailam Mallikarjunswamy).
The
women in the family and the 03 childless daughter-in-laws (Pedda Manga, Chinna
Manga & Vanamadevi) performed 07 day poojas like a festival (Jatra) by
installing 4000 Kalashas and they provided food and shelters to the local Saadu
– Sanths in the forests. On the 8th day, all the 03 childless
daughter-in-laws had taken holy bath in Pathalganga and performed prayers to
lord Mallikarjuna and goddess Bramarambika. Thereafter, some of the family
members returned back to their native places and remaining some family members
went in search of plains land on the banks of Krishna River
and other areas and settled as an agriculture farming communities. Whereas, the childless couple settled at
Srisailam and continued their prayers to Mallikarjun. Finally,
the 03 childless couples were blessed with children. The Pedda Manga got healthy children but
Chinna Manga blessed with a lame / physically handicapped son (without a hand
and a leg). The lame child born with the
blessing of Mallikarjun was named as Mallanna.
The local Telugu speaking community called the lame child as Kunta
Mallanna @ Kunta Malla Reddy (Kunta means lame / handicapped). The children of Pedda Manga and Vanamadevi
were engaged in the cultivation and referred as Reddys. Whereas, the lame son
born to Chinna Manga was not able to do any cultivation works and hence the
locally resided Saadu-Sanths (Jangams) trained the lame boy in telling of
Vamshavali (Genealogy with 85 lakh house hold names, gothras, titles, thanakas,
poems, etc) for the other farming communities such as Reddys. The Jangamas named the lame boy Kunta
Mallanna as Gothra Kumar and they informed him that his children and heirs will
be called as Gothra Kumarulu and as Mallabathlu. The Jangamas who trained Kunta Mallanna gave
him a Bell (Ganta) named it as Bicchaganta (Bell for Begging / Alms).
Hence, it become symbol and identity of Kunatmallanna; and his heirs and later
referred as Picchaganta to Pichigunta (??)
(B.J.Ramakrishna, 2004 and Dr.L.Ramakrishna & N.M.Dhanya, 2007).
On
the instance of Saadu-Sanths (Jangams) the brotherhood members of Reddy
Community appointed the Kunta Mallanna as their Kulaguru and his heirs as their
Genealogists in keeping the records on Kula-Gotra-Vamshavali for Reddy farming
community and their heirs. Accordingly,
an Agreement was made between the families of Kunata Mallanna and Reddy
Community and the terms of the agreement were in-scripted on a Copper Plate
(Raagi Reka) in Lord Mallikarjuna Temple of Srisailam.
The
contents of the Copper Plate Agreement are that the Kunta Mallanna and his
heirs will perform services of Vamshavali only to the cultivating Reddy and
allied communities; and for which in-turn the Reddys will pay remuneration such
as a share in their agricultural produce as food, a cow for milking, goats for
breeding, a set of cloths and gold coins (money) from each of the individual
families. But, the agreement also written
that Kunta Mallanna and his heirs should not perform services of Vamshavali to
any other community other than Reddy and allied families. In case of any
violation of the these terms on part of Kunta Mallanna and heirs, a Curse is
Fixed by Reddys on to the heirs of Kunta Mallann that their next generation offspring
/ children will be born as beggars (Dharidralu).
In
the mean while, since Kunta Mallanna was a lame person / handicapped his
parents could not able to find a suitable match / girl for him. A girl namely Pichamma belong to a Vellallar
(agriculturist) family from the Tamil speaking Kongu areas (present
Salem-Coimbatore in Tamilnadu) who came on pilgrimage to Srisailam was agreed
marry Kunta Mallanna who was impressed by his knowledge on Kula-gothra and
vamshavali works. The marriage of Kunta
Mallanna and Pichamma were performed at Srisailam in presence of the family
members and the group of Jangams (Shivites).
After
marriage, the family of Pichamma and Kunta Mallanna was referred as
PichammaKuntannavallu and in the later stages it was called as Pichakuntavallu
then to Pichakuntala @ Pichiguntala.
Thereafter,
Kunta Mallanna was appointed as an advisor to the Reddy Rulers / Kakathiyas and
there exists few legends that Kunta Mallanna was instrumental in saving Reddys
from enemies and the Nizams of that period.
In
the meanwhile, a Shiva Bakth and religious leader known as Basavanna who worked
as a Minister in the Kingdom of Bijjal Maharaj of Basavkalyan (the present
North West Karnataka or Hyderabad
Karnataka) met Kunta Mallanna (??) and his heirs / children at Srisailam. Basavanna was deeply engaged in the formation
of new Lingayuth Religion through the members of disciples of lord Shiva
against the religious exploitation by the Jain rulers of Basavkalyan. As Kunta Mallanna and his heirs were
practicing worships and preaching on lord Shiva and Shivism in addition to
their genealogical work (yearly once), Basavanna impressed by their works and
requested the heirs of Kunta Mallanna of Srisailam to help him in propagating
Shivism in Kannada speaking areas of Basavkalyan and hence to perform
genealogical works for the people of Kannada speaking areas such as Kurubas,
Gollas, Vakkaligas, etc.
Accordingly,
some of the heirs of Kunta Mallanna and Pichamma started migrations to Kannada
speaking areas of Rayalaseema and Basavkalyan; and thereafter deeper into the
adjoining areas of Marathi speaking population such as Hubli, Dharwar, Belgaum,
Gulburga, Solapur, etc.
Initially,
these Pichikuntalas were visiting the Kannada speaking areas on annual basis
during the harvest season (December – January) for telling the Vamshavalli in
turn collection of food grains as remunerations, later few groups started their
nomadic life from place to place, village to village basis.
As
the original Pichikuntalas are Telugu speaking people, they have little
knowledge on the Kannada reading and writing, however by practice they started
speaking Kannada and genealogy / vamshavali telling to communities belonging to
Kuruba, Golla and Vakkaliga were practiced.
In
some cases, these Telugu speaking Pichikuntalas used to keeping telling
verbally their Kula – Gothra – Vamshavali, with the help of local educated,
their telling on Kula-Gothra-Vamshavali were written and recorded. Hence, these Pichikuntalas were referred as
Heluvavaru (Tellers) by the Kannada speaking people. But, in the later the word Heluvavaru become
Helavaru and then to Helavar (i.e., Helava).
Even
today, we observe that the people belonging to this group from Karnataka are
referred as Helavar and those from Telugu are referred as Pichikuntalas only.
As
per the existing last Telugu Genealogist Smt. Mallamma of Urvakonda in AP, the
Telugu genealogists or the Pichikuntalas do their Kula-Gothra-Vamshavali only
in Rayalaseema areas of Karnataka such as Ballary, Raichur, Koppal, Chitradurga
and Tumkur.
Whereas,
the Kannada speaking Helavar do their Kula-Gothra-Vamshavali in other
non-telugu speaking areas of Karnataka.
One
of the variations among these Helavars and Pichikuntalas are that Pichiguntalas
do use Bell / Ganta while telling
Kula-gothra-vamshavali, whereas most of the Helavars do not have Bell / Ganta with them. Hence, according to Mallamma of Urvakonda,
those with a Bell
/ Ganta in their hand are the original heirs of Kunata Mallanna the ancestor of
Pichikuntala of Srisailam.
Whereas,
those who do practice Kula-gothra-vamshavali in Kannada language and settled in
Kannada speaking areas are referred as children of Adhi Golla and do
Kula-Gothra-Vamshavali to the families of Golla and Kuruba in Karnataka. Further, these Helavars do practice most of
the religious and cultural practices of Kadu Kurubas and Kadu Gollas and live
among them isolated from the mainstreams in the rural areas (referred as
Helavar Hatti).
As
there exists a Curse by a Copper Plate (Raagi Reka) Agreed by the Reddy
Community (the ancestral brotherhood), the heirs of Pichamma & Kunta Mallanna
of Srisailam are affected by the Curse that as the Pichikuntalas and Helavars
were started servicing their Kula-Gotra-Vamshavali works to NON-REDDY &
FARMING communities such as Kuruba, Golla, Yadava, Lingayuth, etc.
Because
of the Curse by the Reddy Community to the Pichikuntalas and Helavars, their
next generations and children born as lames, poor, uneducated, low class
living, living with lower castes and masses and slums.
Further,
the power of the curse is such that meaning of Pichikuntala in Teluga language
is a Lame Begger / Handicapped Beggar.
Similarly, the meaning of Helava in Kannada language is a Lame Person /
Handicap. In any way, these people even
in the modern world are referred to lame beggars and handicaps by the local
people.
In
the recent years, some of the representatives of the Pichikuntala community
approached the Backward Commission of AP and requested the State Government to
rename the caste name as Vamsharaj (Person who serve the people by way of
Vamshavali / Geneaological works).
Accordingly, the Government of AP passed an order by way of replacement
of the old caste Pichikuntala with the new name as Vamsharaj in its caste
list.
But,
the effect of Curse by the Reddys was taken its turn on these people by way of
revolt among themselves where some of their representatives want to retain the
same old name as Pichikuntala. The
Government its ruling again reassessed the grievance and passed another to
retain the both names such as Pichikuntala and Vamsharaj synonymous to each
other in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States (stating that the original name
Pichiguntala was deleted vide G.O.Ms.No.27, BCW(M1) Dept., dt 23/06/1995 and
again added as synonym in G.O.Ms. No.1, BCW(C2) Dept., dt.24/01/2009)
superseding G.O.Ms. No.12011/68/93-BCC(C) dt 10.09.93 / 12011/96/94-BCC dt
09.03.96.
Whereas,
in case of those living in Karnataka are being called with the name as Helava
only. Another pitty part of the Curse is
that these people are being located in most parts of Tamilnadu and some parts
of Kerala and Maharastra, the State Governments are yet recognize the caste
name and include in their caste lists. It is observed that these people in Tamilnadu
and Kerala have assigned the caste name of others such as Gavara, Naicker,
Naidu, Balaja, etc. Similarly,
these people in Maharastra have assigned the caste name of others such as
Helwi, Helve instead of them as Pangal referred locally (in and around Solapur
area).
Here,
the problem is within the same community.
There exists infighting among the same group claiming as Vamsharajus,
Helavars, Pichikuntalas, etc., among themselves. There exists no oneness among
these people; there exists tug-of-war in all aspects of their livings from
basics such as their own gothras, house names, marriages, languages, cultures,
deities, etc.
DISPUTE AMONG PICHKUNTALAS
(COMMON BROTHERHOOD)
It
is found that Sri K.Venkata Subba Reddy, President, Rastra Kunti Mallareddy
Sangham submitted an application to the commission praying to restore
‘Pitchiguntla community in BC-A Group and also to add the synonym as ‘Kunti
Mallareddy’. It was represented that since a long time their community was
called as ‘Pitchiguntla’ and it is not proper to delete the said name and to
call it as ‘Vamsharaj’. They have been obtaining certificates as ‘Pitchiguntla’
and therefore the name of the said caste may be restored. He also traced the
history and justified to call the community as ‘Kunti Mallareddy’. ‘Kunti
Mallareddy’ was their ancestor and therefore their community may also to be
called as ‘Kunti Mallareddy’ and he has requested to add the same as a synonym.
He also produced certain historical data to justify his stand. Subsequent to
the request made by him, a Notification dated 31-3-2006 was issued which was
published in A.P. Gazette dated 13-04-2006 as to why the synonyms to
‘Vamsharaj’ Caste as ‘Pitchiguntla’ and‘Kunti Mallareddy’ could not be added.
There was strong objection for adding the said synonyms. It was contended that
the name of the caste has been changed long ago and they are now called as
‘Vamsharaj’. Since they were looked down by the society to call them as
‘Pitchiguntla’, they got the name changed as ‘Vamsharaj’. It was further
contended that the previous commission issued Notification calling for objections
and after elaborate enquiry; the name of the caste was changed. After issue of
Notification and on receipt of objections, Public hearing was held on
23-05-2006 and 24-05-2006. There was very strong objection from the group of
persons belonging to R.R. District Association who opposed the adding of any
synonyms. As there were heated exchanges between the two groups, the meeting
could not be conducted peacefully and it had to be adjourned abruptly, as we
apprehended clash between the two groups.
‘Pitchiguntla’
community was recognized as a backward class as per G.O.Ms No. 1880, Education
(II) Dept. dated 29-07-1966. Subsequently Anantharaman commission had also
recognized the said caste as backward class as per G.O.Ms No.1793, Education,
Dt. 23-9-1970 and included at Serial No.18 under Group ‘A’ in the list of
Backward Classes. On 14-09-1994 the secretary, Vamsharaj Welfare Association
submitted an application for change of name as ‘Vamsharaj’ instead of
‘Pitchiguntla’ on the ground that their community is looked down socially by
others. Then the commission issued a Notification on 16-12-1994 calling for
objections from the public. As seen from the file, no objections were received
and in fact Rayalaseema Pitchiguntla Samkhema Sangam welcomed the move and after
due enquiry the Commission resolved to change the caste name ‘Pitchiguntla’ to
‘Vamsharaj’ on two grounds namely that the caste name ‘Pitchiguntla’ is treated
with disgrace, disrespect causing considerable humiliation to the members of
their caste, more so to the school / college going children of their caste and
that the new name ‘Vamsharaj’ has nexus to the traditional occupation of their
caste of telling ‘Vamshavali / gothras’
of others. The decision of the Commission was communicated to the Prl. Secretary
to Govt. B.C. Welfare Department and subsequently G.O.Ms No 27 B.C. Welfare
(M1) Department, Dt. 23-6-1995 was issued deleting ‘Pitchiguntla’ and it is
placed at Sl.No.18 as ‘Vamsharaj’, to G.O.Ms. No. 1
793,
Dt. 23-9-1970.
Syed
Siraj Ul Hassan in his book ‘Castes and Tribes of the Nizam’s Dominion at page
569 referred the caste Pitchiguntla as “Telugu caste of wandering beggars,
genealogists and mat-makers who are supposed to derive their name from Bhiksha
Kuntala (Bhikha, begging, Kunta, lame) probably an opprobrious epithet denoting
a lame beggar. They beg only from Kapus and Gollas by reciting their gotras and
family history, of which they are believed to be the custodians”. Edgar
Thurston and K.Rangachary in their book, ‘Castes and Tribes of Southern India’
referred ‘Pitchiguntla’ as an assembly of beggars who are described as being in
the Telugu country, a classes of mendicants, who are herbalists and physic
people for fever, stomachache and other ailments.
Anantharaman
Commission recognized this caste as a ‘Nomadic Tribe and rightly included at
Serial no. 18 under Group – A in the list of Backward Classes. The said
community was called as ‘Pitchiguntla’ till it was amended in the year 1995 as
per G.O.Ms. No. 27 dated 23-6-1995. The said change of name of the said caste
was on account of the recommendations of the commission which was done after
due enquiry. Subsequently in the year 2005 some people from Cuddapah raised
objections for being called as ‘Vamsharaj’ and they wanted to restore ‘Pitchiguntla’
and also to add synonyms as ‘Kunti Mallareddy’. As already observed above, the
Associations in R.R. District opposed the change of the community from
‘Vamsharaj’ but the Associations from Cuddapah wanted to restore the original
name ‘Pichikutala’. Since they are recognized only as ‘Pitchiguntla’ and the
name ‘Vamsharaj’ is new to them. Therefore, they pleaded to restore the
original name ‘Pitchiguntla’. In view of the fact that the original name of the
caste was ‘Pitchiguntla’ which was replaced by a new name as ‘Vamsharaj’, there
is no difficulty for restoring the original name of the caste as
‘Pitchiguntla’. The request of the Association is not only to restore the
original name ‘Pitchiguntla’ but also to add the synonym as ‘Kunti Mallareddy’.
Public hearing was disturbed an account of the fact that the two groups were
about to clash. To decide whether the people are also called as ‘Kunti
Mallareddy’ or not an elaborate enquiry is required and historical back ground
has to be traced and it will take some more time. In view of the urgency, the
original name ‘Pitchiguntla’ can be restored to ‘Vamsharaj’. If anyone feels
that by calling ‘Pitchiguntla’, it will cause humiliation and disgrace, they
can call as ‘Vamsharaj’, and no prejudice will be caused by calling by both the
names. The request to add ‘Kunti Mallareddy’ as a synonym is to be considered
later.
The
commission in its meeting held on 29-01-2008 decided to restore the original
name ‘Pitchiguntla’ to ‘Vamsharaj’ at Serial No. 18 under Group – A in the
existing list of Backward Classes, pending enquiry with regard to the fact
whether ‘Kunti Mallareddy’ has to be added as synonym or not. The commission
after due deliberations and detailed consideration unanimously resolved to make
the following recommendation and tender the following advice to the Government.
(1)
To restore the original name Pitchiguntla to Vamsharajat serial no. 18 under
Group – A in the list of backward classes. (2) The principles of exclusion of
socially advanced persons / sections (creamy layer) already laid down by the
state Government will automatically and naturally apply to the above class now
recommended for restoration.
It
is further observed that after the Bifurfication of AP and Telangana during
2014, the people belonging to Pichnikuntala @ Vamsharaj are being divided in
the name of the State they belonging.
The
Curse of Reddys will remain for ever to these people for violating their own
undertaking by way of telling kula-gothra-vamshavali to other groups of Kuruba,
Golla and others. Even though the living
status of these people is far lower to other Backward Castes but these people
are identified under the Backward Cast Lists of State and Central Governments. Further, these people are being identified
among the Nomadic Tribal groups and mentioned in the De-notified Tribes list of
Andhra Pradesh under BC (A) Group. The
National Commission for Backward Classes as kept the caste name Helava
(Sl.No.25) synonym with Holeva and the caste name Pichguntala (Sl. No.43) synonym
with Pichigunta and Pichuguntala.
Similarly,
the caste Vamsharaj synonym with Pichiguntala is kept at Sl. No.17 in Central
OBC list for Andhra Pradesh, and at Sl. No. 14 in Central
OBC list for Telangana.
Whereas, the caste name Helava synonym with Holeva is kept at Sl. No. 25
and the caste name Pichiguntala synonym with Pichuguntala and Pichigunta at Sl.
No.43 in Central OBC list for Karnataka. We can also observe that a similar caste Gothrala
(??) is also kept separately at Sl. No.48 and another caste Bhataraju (??) belonging to mendicants (Pogadevallu).
The
Book on “Satellite Castes and Dependent Relations: Dalits in South
India” by K.E.Rajpramuck, states that “Pichkuntla” is a dependent
caste of main Castes of “Reddy” and “Kamma” in Andhra Pradesh. The functions of Dependent Castes: Singing of
the caste lore is an important function of the dependent castes. The dependent caste singers have created the
songs of main caste families eulogizing their genealogist. This kind of performance is considered as
invaluable by the main caste and the dependent casts as well. The caste lore is
thus created in which the emergence of the genealogical line of the main case
families and their development is praised.
Singing of caste lore by the satellite castes in praise of the main
castes has positive effect both on the castes higher up in the hierarchy as
well as lower castes. As the caste
system is built on horizontal and vertical relationships in which all the
castes are brought into relationships of superiority and inferiority, such a
singing of caste lore tends to strengthen the superiority of upper castes while
it helps to dispel the inferiority complex among the dalit castes. As per Shri.
M.S. Helawar, an Advocate and Member of Karnataka Backward Classes (BC)
Commission, these people are terms as “Mentally
Backward Classes” as 98% of community are Illiterate and uneducated.
It
is observed that these people are mostly living in synonym to Schedule Tribes
such as Erikala, Naicker, Valmiki, etc., and do live a nomadic living even
today, but their continuous requests to State Governments are un-heard till
this day. As such there exists no
education, no agricultural lands, no good housing and sanitation, no government
jobs and no political representation from these people. The main reason behind this is that these
people hide themselves their real caste name in public and shy away as it is
seen the other caste people make fun of their caste name or nick name these people
as Pichigunta (means an useless person general public). Because of this reason the people always try
identify themselves with other caste names such as Kuruba, Golla, Vakkaliga,
Balaja, Naicker, Gavara, Helwi, Naidu, Bhataraju, etc., in public.
As
these people hesitate to identify themselves in public, their numbering in the
senses lists are being mis-mentioned.
For examples we can see about a 5 to 6 lakh people belongs to Helava @
Pichiguntala @ Vamsharaj in Karnataka State but in the State Government Sense
Lists states that there are only about 600 to 700 people. The case is same in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States also. But, there is no mentioned about these people
in the Senses lists of Tamilnadu, Kerala and Maharastra. As per the ground surveys by Dr. L.
Ramakrishna, it is observed that these people are living in synonym with Kadu
Kurubas, Kadu Gollas, Erikalas, Adhi Dravidas, Harijans, etc., in most known as
Ambedkar Colonies of the urban slums and outskirts Thandas and Hattis in rural
areas. As such the heirs of lengendary ancestors
Pichamma and Kunta Mallanna of Srisailam, these people belonging to
Pichikuntala @ Helava @ Vamsharaj live in most of the districts of AP,
Telangnana, Karnataka and Tamilnadu, with marginal numbers in Kerala and
Maharastra. The estimated strength of
these people in Southern Parts of India various from 20 to 25 lakh
population. There exist no signs of
existence of these people in the Northern Parts of India except few members on
job assignments only. As per the
Forebears report on Pichakuntla Surname Meaning & Statistics, 2014, it
exists 260647th most common surname in the world and its statistics
shows that approximately 1207 members in India bear this surname. The Joshua Project on People of South Asia
has identified the Pichakuntla Caste only in India,
scattered in 30 districts of southern India with an estimated population
of 44000 and are belonging to Hindu religion.
There
exists no relationship with that of the Genealogy practicing people of North India with these people as per as the origin-status-distribution
is concerned. In the northern parts of India, the genealogical
works are carried out by the Pandas and other caste groups.
The
Curse by Reddys is making these people suffer in all sorts of their lives. The Curse by Reddys is making these people to
live in agony and divided among them selves. The community which was respected
as Gurus by the Reddy Community ones is shying away to tell their caste name in
public. The Community from the ancient times
does telling the Kula-gothra-house names of the others are hiding their own
Kula-Gothra-House names today.
The
whereabouts of the Copper Plate Agreement (Raagi Reka) is not clear as this day
but writings were examined by Dr. Chandrashekhar Reddy in his book on Kunata
Mallareddy Charitra. Similarly, Dr. L.
Ramakrishna has examined few number of Copper Plate Inscriptions with the
members of Pichiguntalas such as Ganta Mallamma of Urvakonda, Balaiah of
Hyderabad, etc., there exists little information on the subject.
REMEDY FOR THE CURSE BY REDDYS
Dr.L.Ramakrishna,
author of this book had discussed the matter of Curse by Reddy Ancestors on the
heirs of Kunata Malla @ Kunta Malla Reddy and Pichamma (Pichikunalas) with
highly educated and those performing the Dosha Nivaran, etc.
It
is felt that the Curse by Reddy on to the Pichikuntalas (no other than
co-brothers borne to a single Ancestor Maribethi Reddy and Lakshmi).
Hence,
it is advised that the Curse should be treated as Pitra Dosha. As per Shri.
Bhaskar Jyotish, Master Vedic Astrologer, the reason behind causes of Pitra
Dosha are as below:
EVERY INDIVIDUAL:
- Not doing
the Tarpan and Shradhas, Annually and otherwise properly (doing through
their representatives, etc.).
- Insult of
the Ancestors or forgetting them (example at the time of a marriage of
some family member or when some auspicious function is held, if the
ancestors are not invited or asked for to be taken part of or not offered
their due respects, the Pitra Dosha will manifest.
- Acting
against ones Kul Dharma (example suppose you are a Brahmin and start
drinking alcohol or eating non-vegetarian, then this Pitra Dosha will
manifest and you will become eligible to receive a curse from you
Ancestors. Same for the other
Varnas and Kulas). In case of
Pichikuntalas, since their ancestors are worshipers of lord Shiva, they
should regularly worship Shiva, do visit Shiva temples (Srisailam
Mallikarjun and Bramarambika) regularly, and follow the rituals done by
Shivites (example Lingayuths).
- Killing a
Cow or a Snak. It is considered
that Cow is to be a mother since she gives milk and hence no one is
supposed to kill his / her mother.
Similarly, a Snake is already a small form of Shesha Naga and also
most of the Ancestors who have died in Alpa Ayu (un-natural deaths) get a
Snake Yoni, therefore killing of Snakes are considered as great since
leading to Pitra Dosha.
- Not
worshipping Kul Devata or Kul Devi :
In every family, there are some and same Gods who have protected
our Ancestors when they were alive.
So when the ancestors see you now no more remembering these Spiritual
entities and ignoring them, they invites Pitra Dosha / Curse from
Ancestors. In case any one who does
not know who their Kul Devi / Kul Devtha is, we have an injunction through
which these can be worshipped. In
all auspicious karyas / Maanglik karyas in the family, the Kul Devi /
Devtha must be remembered and made a Part thereof.
- Answering
Call of Nature in some Pond, River or in the Sea. We as Hindus must know that the Sea
(Samudra) is known as “Bhraaman Devta”.
In any case Water is the substance with which we offer Tarrpan to
our Ancestors. Spoining clear water
by Urinating, etc., on it carries a great Sin on us. Hence, while doing Urination or
attending a natures call, it should be not away from water bodies.
(Example, one should not even urinate in a secluded place under any Tree).
- Ap Karmas
done in a Temple
or Teertha Sthal. These are places
where one visits to wash off his Sins, and not to add further. So one must avoid doing these here and
there.
- Having Sex
on Amavasya (New Moon): Do not have
sex in front of his parents? On days like Amavasya, the dead Ancestors get
a chance to visit the family and see into their affairs. If they have to watch you copulating /
having sex then the consequences can be disastrous.
- Physical /
Sexual relationships with Guru-Stri, Guru-Patni or a Prostitute. A Guru is the Trinity of “Brahma, Vishnu
and Mahesh”. That said that no kul
allows or sanctions the men of their family to visit prostitutes. So if one does “Maryaada Bhang” of his
Kul, then naturally he no more remains “Maryaada Purshottam” but becomes
worse than a Demon.
- To marry in a Lower
Varga than yours: Every Kul has its own place in the Shrishti
(Existence). Suppose you are a
Brahmin, and fall in love with a Shudra lady and marry her, you are
brining down the exaltation state of your family and brining it down to a
derogated stat. This will not receive any forgiveness from your ancestors
and society.
- Abortion: This is not sanction. One presents a Soul from attaining a
Human Body when he / she indulge in this act. A Human Body is what even the Devatas in
the heavens desire for. So when on
indulges in this, he / she is going against nature and has to suffer for
this gruesome Act.
- Not to Act against Will: Nature will not
stop you from doing evil acts such as abortion, raping some one, or
murdering someone, because God has given you free Will. But, it will take its course of Action.
Because in Law of Nature every Effect has a Cause and Vice Versa.
- In addition to above, Curses manifest in
ones Birth Chart (Janma Kundli) and the remedial measures are also subject
matter to be resolves through Astrologers and Dosha Pariharas.
FOR ALL IN VAMSHARAJ @ PICHIGUNTALA @
HELAVAR
It is
advised of say
“SHIVA – SHANKARA – ESHWARA – VEERABHADRA”
Every
morning at least 11 times before you start your regular routines. The
above mantra was practiced by the Ancestors for centuries since Ancient Periods
which is being forgotten by the newer generations.
SHIVA MANTRA:
Powerful Lord Shiva’s Mantra To Remove Negative
Energies And For Protection During Eclipses.
One
who prays to Lord Shiva by chanting this mantra will attain a peaceful life and
will get successive successes in life. One should take holy ash (vibuthi /
udhi) and apply on the forehead for protection. Aside from that, this mantra
can be chanted upon waters collected from 3 or 9 different ponds which are then
mixed with neem leaves and turmeric. Either dip your right hand in this water
mixture or close the container that contains the water mixture with the right
hand, while chanting the mantra for 108 times and then, sprinkle the water all
around the house (both inside and outside of the house) for 9 times to remove
any negative energies from the house or sprinkle the water on the individual
that need the cleansing of his/her aura. Best Time to Chant this Shiva Mantra
is during Pradosha Kala of the day, during eclipses, as well as during Sunrise and Sunset. Best Day to Chant This Mantra (if you cannot
chant it daily) on Mondays, Pradosha Days (also known as Pradosham – Trayodasi
thithi days), monthly Shivarathri days, Maha Shivarathri, and during eclipses.
It is also said that one who chants this mantra religiously for at least 1008
times during eclipse will attain Siddhi of this Shiva Mantra. Anyone regardless
of age and gender can chant this mantra. Number of Times to Chant is for 9, 11,
32, or 108 times and 1008 times during solar and lunar eclipses. To attain
Siddhi of this mantra, one can chant it for 108 times for 45 days. You can use Lord Shiva’s photo or yantra.
You can also use a Parad Shiva Linga or Thrishul too. Some puranas have
mentioned that you can also use pure holy ash (vibuthi). Bilva Leaves (Bael Leaves), Lotus Flower
(preferably blue lotus), Dhatura Flower, and any other fragrant flowers. The
Champa flower should never be offered to Lord Shiva. Naivedya (Food Offerings) for Lord Shiva are pure
milk, Fruits, Panchamrutham, and/or plain water. One can use rudraksha or clear quartz crystal
rosary beads (also known as spadika
mala). Chant this Mantra Facing
East (preferably sit in East quadrant of the house/premise too). Shiva Mantra is as below:
“SHIVA NAMA,
AM THAM, NASI MASI”
“ शिव नम, आम् थम्, नसि मसि ”
“ ഓം ശിവ നമ,
అం തം, നസി മസി “
“ சிவ நம, அம் தம், நசி மசி ”
“ ష్హివ నమ, అం తం, నసి మసి ”
This mantra will also help to alleviate problems and negate
enemies, obstacles, and mental blocks. One who prays to Lord Shiva by chanting
this mantra will attain a peaceful life and will get successive successes in
life.
DUTY OF ALL PICHIKUNTALA @
VAMSHARAJ @ HELAVA COMMUNITY LEADERS / REPRESENTATIVES:
As
per the discussions had with some of the researchers in Astrology, we should
try asses the type of Pitra Dosha / Curse on us. Here, in this case, the Ancestral Reddys who
are no other than the forefathers and brothers of Kunta Malla Reddy and his
heirs. Hence, the Curse is preconditions
placed to Kunta Mallanna and his heirs that they should not do genealogical
services other than Reddys and Kaapu (?) the main cultivating community of
their family. The Curse was that in case if they violate their services of
kul-gotras other then main reddy / kaapu communities, the next generation children
or heirs of Kunta Mallanna @ Kunta Malla Reddy will be born Poor People
(Dharidralu).
Whereas,
the heirs of Kunta Mallanna have violated the Copper Plate Agreement by way of
service other Kulas / Communities such as Kuruba, Golla, Lingayuths, etc., in
Kannada speaking areas as Helavas after intervention of Basavanna (during the
12th Century) the Curse or the Pitru Dosha manifested / affected on
to the next generations of Kunta
Mallanna and his heirs.
Hence,
it is advised by the many educated personalities in astrology that on an
auspicious day at least 03 representatives of Pichikuntala @ Vamsharaj
Community, 03 representatives of Helava Community and 03 Reddy Community representatives (totaling 09)
members should go to Srisailam Mallikarjun Temple and should take oath in front
of Nandhi that both the parties (heirs of Kunta Mallanna and heirs of Reddy
Community) agree to nullify and break the terms and conditions mentioned the in
the than Copper Plate Agreement (Raagi Reka) and depart their ways to their
present and next generations.
Thereafter, offer a Dhakshana (Aparadha Kaanika) to lord
Mallikarjunaswamy and Bramarambika with a request to clear the Curse by the
Reddy Ancestors / Pitrus. Then pay
Dhakshana to a Brahman who executes this ritual / prayers.
It
is felt that by do so above said ritual at Srisailam Mallikarjun
Temple by the representative’s
members of both Reddys and Pichikuntalas and allies communities. The Curse by
the Reddy Ancestors will be liberated and hence the new and prosperous future
for the Vamsharaj @ Pichikuntala @ Helava and allied communities can be
assured.
Hope
the leaders of Vamsharaj @ Pichikuntala @ Helava and allied communities can
understand the gravity of the problem and take urgent necessary steps to solve
the Curse by Reddy Community.
DUTY OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF
REDDY COMMUNITY
It
is felt and advised that since Reddys and the present day Pichikuntalas who
were the heirs Kunta Malla Reddy were nothing but heirs of same ancestor the
Pillala Maribethi Redy. Since, the Kunta
Malla Reddy is the Kula Gura for Reddys (confirmed from Reddy Sangam in
Srisailam), it is observed that the heirs of Kunta Mallanna & Pichamma are
being neglected by the Reddys in their progress as agreed through the Copper
Plate Agreement (Raagi Reka), their exists a Curse by the Kula Guru Kunata
Mallanna & Pichamma on to the Reddy Community. Such a
Curse on Reddys may lead to loosing of ancestral agricultural properties and
scarcity for food and progress of their heirs.
Hence,
it is advised that all the Reddys are bound to cleanse the Curse by their Kula
Guru Munta Mallanna by joining the Pichikuntalas to Nullify the contents of the
Copper Plate Agreement (Raagi Reka) at Srisailam Mallikarjun
Temple.
As
per eminent Sadhu, Sanyasi, Guru and astrologers, every one is advised to
perform Pitru Karma on every Mahalaya Amavasya Day to cleanse their Pitru Dosh
/ Curses from Ancestors / Pitrus (Dead).
Feedback
invited for further studies on the subject
Dr.L.Ramakishna & N. M.
Dhanya
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