Guest guest Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Namaste all. A few more sublime verses from 'Sri Rama Carita Maanas'- Sant Sri Tulasidas reveal: I have told you the most sacred story of Sri Rama, by hearing of which one is freed from the bonds of birth and death and there springs up devotion to the lotus feet of the all-merciful Ramacandra, the wish-yielding celestial tree to the suppliant. Those "who listen to this' Lila narration with 'mindful ear' are absolved of all sins of thought and word as well as deed. Pilgrimages to shrines, and 'other means' of self-purification, meditation, detachment, "perfection in wisdom", the various works of religious merit, vows and charity, self-denial and self-control, counting prayers on beads, penance and manifold sacrifices, compassion shown to all living beings, service to priests and elders, knowledge of scriptures and modesty as well as sound judgement, in short, "all" the SADHANAS (expedients) that Vedas have prescribed, O Bhavaani, have but ONE reward (Fruit), that is DEVOTION to Hari! But to that pure devotion to Lord Raghunatha which the scriptures describe scarce any has attained and then ONLY by the Grace of Rama. Although such pure devotion to Hari is scarce attainable even by sages, it can be effortlessly won by 'those who continually listen' to these exploits of the Lord and "put their trust in them". He is the "man of infinite knowledge accomplishment and wisdom", he is the ornament of the world, learned and munificient, and he is the pure pious devotee and saviour of his family, "whose heart and mind is utterly devoted to the lotus feet of Lord Ramacandra." Jaya Sri Radhey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2005 Report Share Posted July 8, 2005 Namaste. As I recall many more verses (see my previous post) melodiously recited by Jagadguru Sri Kripaluji Maharaj in his world wide discourses, here is my favorite of all. sAdhaka siddha vimukta udAsI kavi kovida kRtajna sanyAsI yogI sUr sutApasa jnAnI dharma nirata panDita vijnAnI tarahi na binu seye mama swAmI! rAma namAmi namAmi namAmI saran gaye mo se agharAsI hohi suddha namAmi avinAsI Asppirants, adepts, those already liberated, anchorites, mystic bards, scholors, seers of the results of perfectly performed karma (duty), and wandering mendicants, ascetics, valiant heroes, great penitents, wise men, ritualistic worshippers. religious scholors, and men with subtle knowledge, NONE of these can be saved unless they selflessly LOVE and SERVE my Master, Lord Ramacandra, before Whom I bow myself again and again and yet again! The imperishable Lord I adore, by taking REFUGE with Whom even such confirmed reprobates as myself are chastened!! Jaya Sri Radhey! , pyari_h <no_reply> wrote: > Namaste all. > > A few more sublime verses from 'Sri Rama Carita Maanas'- > Sant Sri Tulasidas reveal: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2005 Report Share Posted July 23, 2005 Namaste all. All well known pure devotees of the Lord, even after the Lord has blessed them with Divine vision and realization -'divya sAkSAtkAra', have made it a point to beg for the blessing of Prema Bhakti and 'sevAnanda'. These original verses from Shri Ramacharita manasa are often melodiously recited by Jagadguru Sri Rama Kripaluji Maharaj in his discourses stressing that 'sevAnanda' of the Lord is much superior to 'sAkSAtkAra'. When the devotee Kaka bhushundi was blessed with the Divine vision of His Lord, He made His offer to the devotee: kakabhusundi Mang bar athi prasanna mohi jaani. animadhik sidhi apar ridhi moksh sakal suk kani. "Kaka bhushundi, ask me a boon, for know that I am highly pleased with you; be it the eight perfections such as Anima (the power of assuming a form as small as an atom), or fabulous wealth (such as that possessed by Kubera, the god of riches), or final liberation, the fountain of all bliss; Jyan bhibek bhirathi bhigjyana.Munidurlab gun je jag jana. aaju dehu sab samsay naahi Mangu jo thohi bhav man maahi. or Knowledge and discernment, dispassion and mystic wisdom, or those numerous virtues which sages scarcely attain in the world. today I will grant you all these; doubt not, but ask whatever your soul desires." Suni Prabhubhachan adhik anuraaghua. Man anumaan karan thab lagavu. Prabhu kah dhen sakal suk maahi Bhagathi aapani dhen na kahi. On hearing the Lord's words, I (Kaka Bhushundi) was overwhelmed with love and began to reason within myself: "The Lord, it is true, has promised me all kinds of blessings but has said nothing about the gift of Divine Love to Himself, Bhagathiheen gun sab suk yise.Lavan bhina bhau bhyanjan jaise. Bhajanheen suk kavane kaaja. as bhichari bolehu kaguraaja. Without Divine Love (Prema Bhakti) all virtues and blessings are as insipid as any quantity of condiments without salt. Of what avail is any blessing unaccompanied by 'sevAnanda'?" Having thus pondered, O king of birds, I replied: Jo Prabhu koi prasanna bar dehu.Mo per karahu Kripa aru nehu. Man bhavath bar mangu Swami.Tumah udhaar ur Antharyaami. "If Lord, you are pleased with me and would grant me a boon and if you are kind and affectionate to me, then master, I will ask the boon which my soul desires, for you are generous and know the secrets of all hearts; Aviral bhagathi vishuddha thava shruthi puran jo gaava. Johi Khojath jogisi muni prabhuprasad kowu paava it is that uninterrupted and unalloyed devotion to your Person which the Vedas and the Puranas hymn, which the greatest ascetics and the sages search after and a few by my Lord's Grace can attain! "O Lord, if You are pleased, grant me pure and deeprooted Prema bhakti." Hearing this, the Lord granted him Prema Bhakti (sevAnanda) and complimented him saying, "Kaka, you are naturally clever. Why should you not ask for such a boon? There is none more fortunate than you, as you have asked for Prema Bhakti which is the source of all happiness. The Premi Bhakta is dear to Me indeed... No one is dear to Me as My pure devotee!" Uttarkand - Shri Ramacharita Manasa kRSNa-premodgama, premAmRta-AsvAdana | kRSNa-prApti, sevAmRta-samudre majjana || [CC 3.20.14] Jaya Sri Radhey! , pyari_h <no_reply> wrote: > Lord Shiva continued saying: > Pilgrimages to shrines, and 'other means' of self-purification, > meditation, detachment, "perfection in wisdom", the various works > of religious merit, vows and charity, self-denial and self-control, > counting prayers on beads, penance and manifold sacrifices, > compassion shown to all living beings, service to priests and > elders, knowledge of scriptures and modesty as well as sound > judgement, > > in short, "all" the SADHANAS (expedients) that Vedas have prescribed, > O Bhavaani, have but ONE reward (Fruit), that is DEVOTION to Hari! > > But to that pure devotion to Lord Raghunatha which the scriptures > describe scarce any has attained and then ONLY by the Grace of Rama. > > Although such pure devotion to Hari is scarce attainable even by > sages, it can be effortlessly won by 'those who continually listen' > to these exploits of the Lord and "put their trust in them". > > He is the "man of infinite knowledge accomplishment and wisdom", > he is the ornament of the world, learned and munificient, and > he is the pure pious devotee and saviour of his family, "whose heart > and mind is utterly devoted to the lotus feet of Lord Ramacandra." > > Jaya Sri Radhey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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