Spiritual Secrets of Seven Hills of Tirumala

RSD- Tirumala news: The seven hills of Tirumala are not merely geographical mountains they are symbols of spiritual growth. Crossing these seven hills means overcoming the seven chakras within our inner self. What is attained afterward is the experience of bliss. That abode of bliss is located in the Brahmasthana (the central point). That is why the Lord resides on the seven hills.

Names of the Seven Hills of Tirumala

1. Neeladri

2. Vrishabhadri

3. Garudadri

4. Anjanadri

5. Seshadri

6. Venkatadri

7. Narayanadri

The Puranas say that these seven hills are manifestations of Saligrama stones, and that great sages themselves incarnated as these mountains. It is believed that even the trees, anthills, and birds in Tirumala are aspects of these great sages. That is why nothing born in Tirumala is ordinary. The Inner Meaning of the Seven Hills

1.Neeladri

This hill was named after Neelambari, who was the first to offer her hair to the Lord.

✓ Offering of hair = Renunciation of ego.

2.Vrishabhadri

Vrishabha (the bull) is a symbol of Vedic authority. Only those who accept the Vedas as the ultimate authority can climb this hill. The mythological story of Vrishabhasura illustrates the glory of this hill.

3.Garudadri

This hill was formed as a result of the penance performed by Garuda.

✓ The essence of Garudadri is to know God through the knowledge of the Upanishads.

4.Anjanadri

“Anjanam” means kohl for the eyes.

✓ To perceive the Brahman in everything one sees, this is the philosophy of Anjanadri. Hanuman was born as a result of Anjana Devi’s penance.

5.Seshadri

The state of realizing through experience that everything is Brahman. A state of equanimity, free from attachment, aversion, and fear. Seshadri is the principal hill among the seven hills.

6.Venkatadri

Vem = sin | Kata = to destroy

✓ The destruction of all sins in the presence of the Lord. The sacred hill where the deity of Kali Yuga resides. The story of Madhava is a testament to the glory of this hill.

7.Narayanadri

The state of transcending even the state of equanimity and becoming one with Brahman. This name was established because Sage Narayana performed penance on this mountain.

Summary

Climbing the seven hills of Tirumala means

✓ Not a physical journey

✓ A spiritual journey

✓ A path from ego to bliss