Chapter – 142 -Sri Vinaya Patrika – The fifteen practices to achieve
Bhagavathprapthi/free from the grief of Samsara and Samsarachakra
Sri
Tulsidas Maharaj “Oh! Mind, leave your Ahamkara and Mamakara and take shelter
at the lotus feet of Bhagavathroopi preceptor, the service to preceptor would provide
nearness to Anandhadhan Bhagavan Sreehari. Oh! Mind, it is impossible to
achieve the grace of Lord Srihari without pure love and devotion, although the
supreme Bhramam reside as a soul in the heart which is the sole source of the
functioning of the mind, intellect, Chiththa, Ahamkara, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, etc. 1) The foremost step of the Sadhana is the practice of pure love and
devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. 2) The second step of the sadhana is to leave the
false perception and Dhvandhabhava/ dualities, Jeevathma is none other than
Paramathma, and all the living and non-living things are the essences of supreme
Bramham, and freely take up journey all over the Earth. The Supreme Lord
Raghunath resides in the heart of Jeeva who is free from fears and anxieties,
grief, and lust and desires/Shoka, Moha, Maya, Bhayarahitha, Ahamkara and
Mamakara. 3) The third step of Sadhana
is the Lakshminath Bhagavan Lord Sri Hari is Paramapurusha beyond
Trigunas/Sathvik, Rajasik, and Tamasik, hence the nearness to that Lord
Mukunda possible only if the Jeeva is free from the interest in Thrigunamayi
Prakrithi/Ahamkara and Mamakara, otherwise it is impossible to achieve supreme
bliss. The Jeeva who is drenched in the material matters, richness, wealth,
money, fame, possession, attachment to family, children, wife, relatives and
companions constantly undergo grief and sufferings in the absence of them, hence
as long as the Jeeva is under the seize of Shoka, Moha, Maya, Bhaya, the
achievement of Paramathmaroopi supreme bliss is impossible, the knowledge of
self/Jeevathma is indestructible Purusha, and meditation and contemplation
removes the impurities of Shoka, Moha, Maya, Bhaya, that would bring the
Moksharoopi Paramanandha. 4) The fourth method of Sadhana is the performance of
righteous deeds by words, mind, and Kriya, abandoning Ahamkara and Mamakara, it
would remove the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and
Mathshcharya, to perceive that Athmaroopi Sacchidhanandhaghanaswaroopa
Paramathma. 5) The fifth Sadhana is abandon
the interest in infinite Shabdha, Saparsha, Rasa, Roopa, and Gandha, and
interest in worldly matters, the Jeeva who take great pleasure in the infinite
Nama Rooopa Dhrishya get thrown into the Samsararoopi deep well of ignorance
and Samsarachakra. 6) The sixth Sadhana
is abandon the enemies of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya to
achieve the nearness of Janakinath Sri Ramachandra, and without the grace of
that supreme Lord it is impossible to get rid of the impurities of the mind. 7)
The seventh Sadhana is pondering over the rarest birth as a human which is made up
of Sapthadhathu /Rasa, Rakth, Mamsa, Medha, Asthi, Majja, and Shukra, it is
extremely difficult to achieve, Apavithra/impure, and Kshanbangura/fleeting nature.
The fruitfulness of the achievement of the rarest birth as a human is to employ
it for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings. 8) The eighth Sadhana is to understand that the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra is Apara Shakthi, beyond
Prithvi, Jal, Vayu, Thej, Agni, Akasha, Man, Buddhi, Chithth, Ahamkara, etc. hence, if
you want to attain the nearness of that supreme Bhramam/Apara Shakthi, that is
pure bliss, unblemished, free from afflictions, and has no birth and death/fear,
so it is essential to get rid of impurities and illusion. 9) The ninth Sadhana is striving for Athmakalyana/Thaththvichara/Athmamanthan while living in the
human body made of nine gates/Navadhvarapuri, engage in austerities, Shama, Dhama,
Shaucham, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Arjjavam, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, Ahimsa,
etc. get rid of impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and
Mathshcharya, Ahamkara and Mamakara. 10)The tenth Sadhana is practice control
over Dasha Indhridyas, thereby achieve perfect control over the interest in infinite
Shabdha, Sparsh, Rasa, Roopa, and Gandha. The Jeeva who has no control over any
of the above-mentioned Nama Roopa Dhrishya, all those Sadhana practiced would
go unfruitful, and impossible to achieve Bhgavathprapthi. 11) The eleventh Sadhana is take up selfless service
to Lord Sri Hari and his devotees to get perfect control overs sense, it would
release the Jeeva from the grief of Samsara and Janana Marana Chakra. 12) The
twelfth Sadhana is always working for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings,
it would remove the grief and sufferings of the Samsara like Ekadashi stands
for austerities, and Dwadhashi emphasizes the performance of Charity. 13) The
thirteenth Sadhana is contemplating and meditating upon the Supreme Lord on the
three states of Jagrath/awaken, Swapna/dream, and Sushupthi/sleep, like the
Thrayodhashi emphasizes the contemplation and meditation of Lord Mahadeva day
and night. The practice of meditation
and contemplation/Ananya Bhakti would bring the Kripa of the all-pervasive
Supreme Lord, although the Jeevathma is Paramathma like the ice holds water in
it, and the tiny seed holds the huge tree, leaves, flowers, and fruit in it. Oh! Jeeva, the
constant meditation and contemplation helps to perceive the all-pervasive
Bramham resides as a soul in you. 14) The fourteenth Sadhana is the knowledge of
the all-pervasive Bhramam, and Oneness in all, get rid of the Dhvandhabhava and perceive that Paramathma in all the living and non-living things, the omnipresent
Bhramam represents living and non-living things in the Universe. As long as the
Bedhabudhdhi continues, it is impossible to achieve the grace of supreme Lord
Raghunath, or get rid of the sufferings of Samsara. 15) The fifteenth Sadhana
is the worship of Lord Sri Hari with pure devotion and faith, and completely
surrender at the lotus feet of Lord, to achieve the Paramarththa Thaththva, the
all-pervasive supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva is pure,
unblemished, bliss, changeless, has neither birth nor death. The Prakrithi /
material matters of infinite Nama, Roopa Dhrishya has fleeting nature, hence
they cannot provide permanent bliss, as simple as the impermanent material
matters cannot provide permanent bliss. This Paramarththa Thaththva would bring
the serenity of mind, oneness-in-all, removes Ahamkara and Mamakara as well.
The knowledge of self/Jeevathma is Paramathma would remove Dhaivik, Dheihik, and Bhauthik Thapa/Thapathraya of the Jeeva.”
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj continues “Oh! Jeeva,
if you want to achieve Bhagavathprapthi, and get rid of the sufferings of Samsara
and Samsarachakra, follow the above-mentioned fifteen methods of Sadhana. The
Veda, Purana, illustrious Rishis and Sages, recommend the meditation and
contemplation upon the supreme Lord is the only way to achieve the serenity of
mind and get rid of Thapathraya and Samsara Chakra. Oh! Jeeva, you have
achieved the rarest birth as a human and the fruitfulness of it to engage in
the austerities for Bhagavath Prapathi, and get rid of the grief of
Samsara/Bhavabhaya, and make sure not to hurl into Garbhavasa Dhukham again and
again. The worship of Lord Hari, meditation, and contemplation would remove the
false perception, dualities, fear, and anxieties. Oh! Jeeva, the Sadhana is impossible to
achieve without the grace of Lord Hari, preceptors, Santh Mahathma, hence take
shelter in the association of Sadhu Santh Mahathma, undertake austerities, get
rid of impurities of the mind. The lotus feet of preceptor and Santh Mahathma
resembles the safest ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of Samsara/Bhavasagara.
Oh! Tulsidas, get on the ferry of Santh Mahathma, serve them relentlessly to achieve
nearness to supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, thereby get rid of grief of worldly
existence and repeated births as well.”
203) Srihari Gurupadha Kamala Bhajahu Man
Thaji Abhiman | Jehi Sevath Payitha Hari
Sukhanidhan Bhagavan ||Pariva Prathama Prema Binu Ramamilan Athi Dhoori | Jadhdhyapi Nikat Hridhaya Nija
Rahe Sakala Bharipoori || Dhuyija Dhvaithmathi Cchadi Charahi
Mahimandala Dheer | Bigath Moha Maya Madh Hridhaya Basath Raghubeer || Theej
Thrigana Par Parama Purusha Sreeraman Mukundha | Gun Subhav Thyage Binu
Dhurlabh Paramanandh || Chauthi Chari Pariharahu Budhdhi Man Chith Ahankar | Bimal Bichar Paramapadh Nija Sukha
Sahaja Udhar || Panchayi Panch Paras
Ras Sabdh Gandh Aru Roop | Inha
Kar Kaha Na Keejiye Bahuri Parab Bhavakoop || Cchat Shatbarga
Kariya Jaya Janakasutha Pitha Lagi |
Raghupathi Kripabari Bin Nahim Buthayi
Lobhagi || Sathai Sapthadhathu Niramith Thanu Kariya Bichar | Thehi Thanu Ker
Yek Phal Keejai Paraupakar || Aadayim Aat Prakrithipar Nirabikar Sreeram | Kehi
Prakar Payiya Hari Hridhaya Basahim Bahu
Kam || Navami Navadhvarpur Basi Jehi Na
Aapu Bhala Keenha | The Nara Joni Aneka Bhramath Dharun Dhukha Leenha || Dhasya
Dhasahu Kar Sanjama Jo Na Kariya Jiya
Jani | Sadhan Britha Hoyi Sab Milahim Na
Sarangapani || Yekadhasi Yek Man Bas
Kai Sevahu Jayi | Soyi Brath Kar
Phal Pavai Avagaman Nasayi || Dhvadhasi Dhan Dhehu Asa Abhaya Hoyi Thrailoka |
Parahith Nirath So Paran Bahuri Na Byapath Sok || Therasi Theen Avastha Thajahu
Bhajahu Bhagavath | Man Krama Bachan Aagechar Byapak Byapya Ananth || Chaudhasi
Chaudhaha Bhuvan Achar Chararoopa Gopal
| Bhedh Gaye Binu Raghupathi Athi Na
Harahi Jagajal || Poono Premabhagathirasa Hariras Janahi Das | Sama
Seethal Gathman Gyanarath Bishaya Udhas || Thribidha Soola Holiya Jarai Kheliya
Ab Phagu | Jo Jiya Chahasi Paramasukha Thai Yahi Marag Lagu || Shruthi Puran
Bandhu Samath Chanchari Charathi Murari
| Kari Bichar Bhava Thariya Pariya Na
Kabahu Jamadhari || Samsaya Saman Dhaman Dhukha Sukhanidhan Hari Yek |
Sadhukripa Binu Milahi Na Kariya Upaya
Aneka || Bhavasagar Kaham Nav Sudhdha
Santhanke Charan | Tulasidas Prayas Binu Milahi Rama Dhukhaharan ||
