Chapter
-43 -Sri Vinaya Patrika - The
significance of devotion
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mind, take
great pleasure in the service of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is flawless, you have
no knowledge in Paramarththa Thaththva, and you have no capabilities to learn
from others, you are dispassionate like the rock. Bhagavan Sri Ramachandra
resides in the lotus-like hearts of Muni, Yogi, Santhvrindh, and Bakthavrindha
who constantly engages in meditation and contemplation, he is Matha and
Pitha to his sincere devotees, he is the ocean of mercy, he has pleasant nature,
friendly to everyone, therefore everyone loves him dearly. The Veda and
scriptures affirm that Lord Ramachandra is the Lord of Lords, the supreme Lord
Raghunatha is the all-pervasive Bhramam personified as the son of King Dhasharatha. Oh!
Mind, practice intense devotion and faith upon Lord Sri Ramachandra, he is Sarvajja,
he is the knower of all, he is supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva who
is the sole witness of the deeds of the Jeeva. The extreme austerities and
Tapasya Sadhanas, Shamadhamadhis are difficult to perform in the Kali era,
there is the only way to please the Supreme Lord, that is intense devotion and love
at the lotus feet of Sri Ramachandra. The selfless service to Lord and service
to his devotees is considered the highest form of devotion. The Supreme Lord Sri
Ramachandra is too kind to his devotees, he could not bear the troubles and
sufferings of his devotees, immediately fulfills all that desired by his
devotees, after all these, he never gets satisfied with the boons showered upon
his devotees. Whoever achieves the grace of the Supreme Lord would get relieved
from the shackles of worldly existence and bondage, constant miseries and
sufferings, and the vicious cycles of repeated births as well. The Supreme Lord
Ramachandra resemble Kalpavruksha with several succulent fruits, the splendor
of this divine tree is whoever stands underneath the tree yearning for boons
would get fulfilled all their wishes, these boons are like the succulent fruits
cannot be sold or cannot be stored for long, hence, always ask for
Ananyabhakthi as a boon. Oh! Mind, there are no words to describe the Karunanidhan
Rajadhiraj Sri Ramachandra.”
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj continues “Oh! Mind,
Lord Sri Ramachandra is most promising and kind to his devotees, he does not
remember the sins and wickedness of his devotees, he always showers boundless
compassion and love upon his devotees. There is no deity superior to Lord Sri
Ramachandra, and there is no hopeless Jeeva like me. The whole world speaking highly
that I am the sincere servant/slave of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and I sincerely
wish for it, even though I am not deserved to be mentioned as the sincere
servant of Lord, I am aware that it is a grave sin, despite all these, Lord
Sri Ramachandra is kind as always. Oh! Tulsi, the seeds deposited on the Earth grow
absorbing the water content from the sand, but the water does not kill the seed instead
boost the plant to grow healthy.”
71) Yesehu Sahabki SEva Sau Hoth Choru Re |
Aapani Na Boonjj Na Kahai Ko Randaroru
Re || Muni Mana Agama Sugama Mayibapu Saum | Kripasindhu Sahaja Sakha Sanehi
Aapu Saum || 71) Loka Bedha Bidhitha Bado Na Raghunatha Saum | Sab Dhin Sab
Dhes Sabhike Sath Saum || Swami Sarabagya Sau Chalai Na Chori Charaki | Preethi
Pahichani Yaha Reethi Dharbaraki || Kaya Na
Kalesa Lesa Leth Mana Manki | Sumire Sakuchi Ruchi Jogavath Janaki ||
Reecchey Basa Hotha Kheecche Dheth Nija Dhama Re | Phalath Sakala Phala
Kamatharu Nama Re || Beeche Khoto Dhama Na
Milai Na Rakhe Kam Re | Sauau Tulasi Nivajyo Yeso Rajarama Re ||
72) Mero Bhalo Kiyo Rama Apani Bhalayi |
Haum Tho Sayimdhrohi Pai Sevakhith Sayi || Ramsau Bado Hai Kaun Mosau Kaun
Cchoto | Ram So Kharo Hai Kaun Mosaum Kaun Khoto || Lok Kahai Ramko Gulam Haim
Kahavaum | Yetho Bado Aparadha Bhau Na Man Bhavaum || Path Maye Chade Thrina
Tulasi Jyo Neecho | Borath Na Bari Thahi
Jani Aapu Seencho ||