Chapter 164 – Sri Vinaya Pathrika - Ramanama
is Kalpavruksha – The recitation of Ramanama removes redundant thoughts and
brings the serenity of mind
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Prabho, I
have no faith in Masters or possession of material matters, I haven’t found
any Master who is promising, unfailing, and compassionate as Lord Sri
Ramachandra or I haven’t found any Master powerful and capable as you. Oh!
Prabho, I have no wealth of Sadhana, such as Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya,
Shaucham, Astheyam, Arjjavam, Ahimsa, Bhramacharyam, Thithiksha, Dhrithi,
Kshama, etc. Oh! Prabho, the ignorant Jeeva drenched in the material matters,
possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, attachment to wife, children,
relatives and companion, Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha,
Mathshcharya, excessive interest in the Shabdha, Sparsha, Rasa, Roopa, and
Gandha, gets shackled by the Karala Kali. The scholarly, intellectual Jeeva practices
various Sadhanas, religious and spiritual rites according to their wish with a
selfish motive, ultimately get tired of grief and sufferings, lose the serenity of mind, thus the Karala Kali has driven the Jeeva hopeless, and afar
from the pure love and devotion to Sharanagatha Vathsala Lord Sri Ramachandra.
Oh! Prabho, I am fortunate that I always remember your kind and compassion to
Jeeva, all that I have earned from listening to the Mahatmas singing in praise
of your endless virtues, I have heard your marvelous legends praising your
magnanimity and kindness to the distressed soul even if they are grave sinners, hence
I yearn for the Purusharththa. The Gautama Pathni Devi Ahalya who was cursed to
become a rock, Pakshiraj Jatayu, Kol Bheel Guha, the Mayamriga/Mareecha, the
demon Vibheeshan have achieved the serenity of mind and got rid of grief
immediately after taking shelter at your lotus feet, they haven’t performed
various austerities or Tapasya. Oh! Prabho, I have immense faith in the
recitation of ‘Ramanama’, I believe it is the Kalpavruksha in the Kali era that
I have achieved with your grace, I do not claim it as my skill. Oh! Prabho, this
Tulsi feels extremely calm and serene with the strength of the recitation of ‘Ramanama’
like the child took shelter on the lap of its parents.”
225) Bharoso Aur Ayihai Ura Thake | Kai
Kahu Lahai Jo Ramahi So Sahib Kai Apano Bala Jake || Kai Kalikal Karala Na Soojjath Moha Mar Madh Cchake | Kai Suni
Swami Subhau Na Rahyo Chith Jo Hith Sab
Aaga Thake || Hai Janath
Bhalibhanthi Apanapai Prabhuso Sunyo Na Sake | Upala Bheela Khaga
Mriga Rajanichara Bhale Bhaye Karathab Kake || Moko Bhalo
Ramanama Suratharuso Ramaprasadh Kripalu
Kripake | Tulasi Sukhi Nisoch Raj Jyo Balak Maya Babake ||