Guest guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Bombay Srinivasan Panchavati is a place on the banks of River Godavari running near the city Nashik. Sri Rama stayed in this place during His sojourn in the forest with Sita and Lakshmana. It was from this place that Ravana kidnapped mother Sita and took Her away to Lanka. Sri Rama was well aware of the plans of Ravana and made preparations for the momentous developments, and resolved with Mother Sita, on their strategy and plans. Bhagavan Baba had beautifully narrated the entire conversations in detail in one of His divine discourses. Since Sai Himself is Sri Rama, the following words should be exact words from Rama. Let us go through the Divine dialogue. (Source Sai Vaani) RESOLVE AT PANCHAVATI Swami said: When Ravana came near Panchavati in order to kidnap Sita, Rama suddenly felt that the moment of fulfillment of their task had come. Rama sent Lakshmana to collect tubers and fruits for the day. And, noting that the proper hour had come, He told Sita thus: “Companion! You know all. Both of us are aware why we have come on earth, and what our task is. That task is now calling us. We have to enter upon it, in right earnest now. Your nature and characteristics are noble and holy beyond measure. We both have assumed these human bodies, through rites associated with the fire principle. My body arose from the offering brought out of the flames of the sacrificial fire by the God Agni Himself. You arose from the earth that was furrowed by the plough in order to consecrate it for a fire-altar, where a yagna had to be performed. Our bodies are born in fire and are being sustained by the warmth of fire. Therefore, Sita, deposit all your Divine attributes and splendor in the fire, and act as an ordinary human being hereafter. I too shall move and act as an ordinary human being and exhibit sorrow and anxiety on your account, the pangs of separation and the pain of loneliness. The world will keep in mind only these reactions. Remember that even the smallest act of ours has to be an ideal for the householders of the world. We have to hold forth as models in the relationship between husband and wife, these ideals have to be in consonance with the principles of Truth and righteousness. Our activities have to be in conformity with the guidelines laid down in the Shastras, the spiritual; texts. We have to shape our lives in an exemplary manner so that the common man can follow the ideals elaborated therein. We have to enact this drama until the final consummation, namely, the destruction of Ravana and the Raakshasas (demons). Therefore, place your Divine splendor in the keeping fo the God of fire, Agni, and move about as an ordinary woman caught in the coils of illusion, Maya. For, there can be no effect without a cause. We must redeem the effect namely, the destruction of Ravana and the Raakshasas. Therefore, we must manipulate a cause to justify it or bring it about. Ravana has a basic fault in his character, namely, his lustful passion. We have to highlight it before the world. So, we have to prepare such a situation that it would appear as if he kidnaps you in a fit of passion. The world has to realize that his ‘dedication and devotion to God’ are not of the highest order, for, of what use is that sense of surrender if it is tarnished by the craving for carnal pleasure and immoral yearning? Activities and behavior emanating from a consciousness that is not pure and is tarnished, and the devotion to God that is polluted by lust is as foul as dirt. These truths have to emphasized now, for the benefit of mankind. “It is also imperative to announce for the benefit of the mankind that any spiritual Sadhana or asceticism or religious rites undertaken with the intention of gaining super-human powers are pernicious. We have to hold forth Ravana as a warning to mankind that, however many Divine rites and acts one may do, if one does not give up one’s demonic passions and impulses, they add up to only one result – rendering them unholy and sterile. Over and above all this, there is one overwhelming consideration we have to place before ourselves. There is a curse that has been pronounced on Ravana and he has also been assured of a means by which he could see its consequence. We have to see that the means is fulfilled. The beginning of his end has arrived. Today or tomorrow, we have to be separated from each other. Of course, we are inseparable entities and nothing can keep us apart. Yet, we have to pretend that it has happened, in order to render the make- believe effective. Go now, and deposit your Divine Form in the keeping of Agni (fire). It is time for Lakshmana to return with fruits and tubers. Also, Ravana is ready with his perverted intelligence. “I have to inform you of another secret, too. You have to perform your part in the destruction of the Rakshasas. Though you might be apparently under the surveillance of Ravana, since your power is immanent in Fire, you will have to burn Lanka to ashes, not by fire, but by you as fire. In addition, Rama has to kill Ravana; that is the Divine Will. This truth has to be proclaimed. This mystery is to be kept away from Lakshmana also. He is our instrument in our endeavors. When this task is accomplished and when we re-enter Ayodhya, I shall accept you again from the fire where you reside. That act too I will transform into a lesson for the world. The Drama starts now.†Both Sita and Rama decided on their plan of action and awaited the unfoldment of Ravana’s strategy. From that moment, every act and behavior of Sita and Rama, the pangs of separation, the gasps of anxiety, the signs of pain, the groans of grief – were gestures and reactions in the drama decided upon. They were not genuine at all. For, how can Sita and Rama ever be separated! Through their conduct, they only willed to teach mankind some valuable lessons. When Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, Lakshmana felt like giving up his life, for he was the cause for Sita’s kidnap. Later he realized that his death may cause more sorrow to Rama. Lakshmana then realized that it had all happened because of Rama’s will. It was a part of His drama, and he pleaded Rama to tell the truth behind His play. Then Rama replied with a smile; “Lakshmana! You are a limb of my person, so, what can I keep away from you? I have incarnated in order to uphold and foster Dharma. To do so, I have to enact many scenes of righteous conduct. A baby that wails has to be comforted into quietness by means of prattle and play, toys and jingles, songs and swings. The mother has to devise many stratagems on the spot in order to persuade the baby to drink the milk that it needs. Similarly, dear brother, I, who am the mother of the Universe have to act in these manifold ways to re-establish righteousness and demolish unrighteousness. These incidents have been designed to secure the twin aims of the removal of grief and the wining of bliss. They are not just meaningless exercises. Ordinary folds base their conduct on the ideals presented to them. So, as the Master and Leader, I have to practice what I intend to place before the as ideal conduct. Unless I practice what I hold forth as ideal, I cannot claim to be Master and leader. When masters and leaders, who do not deserve the positions, but still exercise their authority, righteousness declines and unrighteousness runs wild. Therefore, brother, remember that those in authority as masters and leaders must prove their advice right, in actual practice. They must realize the ideals they preach by their own genuine effort. This is the way for them to earn the grace of God and the gratitude of men. “Sita knows the role she is playing. These two bodies – Sita’s and Mind – evince the joys and pains of union and separation only as bodies! The pain and pleasure, the weeping and wailing are all illusory and unreal. They follow the needs and compulsions of the incarnation I have taken upon Myself, along with other limitations. I am taking you into confidence regarding My reality. Take note that you too will have to act in conformity, as the story unfolds. This Divine Mystery is beyond the intelligence of others. So, you must all keep mum on this and play according to the rules. We have to concentrate on the mission for which we have come.†After this revelation, they plunged immediately into the task of searching for Sita. Both acted their roles during this search most sincerely, admirably, and realistically. Not only the brothers, but Sita too exhibited supreme nobility and acted with equal staunchness and sincerity, even though the Rakshasa guards terrorized her and threatened her most cruelly. The drama enacted by the two parties held forth for every householder and every individual, the highest ideal of righteous conduct. Baba The complete list of SAI-videos uploaded by mehttp://www.ssso.net/bombaysrinivasan-video.htm With Love & Regards,Bombay Srinivasan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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