Thursday 8 April 2021

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The benefits of recitation of Ramanama over Sadhanas/Yoga, Tapasya, austerities, vow, Swadhyaya, Shamadhamadhi, etc.

 


Chapter 179 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – The benefits of recitation of Ramanama over Sadhanas/Yoga, Tapasya, austerities, vow, Swadhyaya, Shamadhamadhi etc.

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Ram, whoever achieved your grace/Kripa is Pavithra Punyathma. The prostitute Pingala, Gheedh Pakshiraj Jatayu, and Valmiki achieved Paramadham without any austerities or Tapasya, did they attain knowledge in Agamashasthra and scriptures? mere reciting your sacred name ‘Ram’ with pure love and devotion, they have attained Paramadham Vaikunda. King Nripa who sincerely followed the Vedokthamarga, provided an abundance of charities to twice-born, had to take birth as a lizard and spend several thousands of years in the deep dark well, finally achieved liberation from the touch of Lord Krishna. Oh! Prabho, the untamed elephant Gajendra did perform any austerities? called out for your help got relieved from suffering, you haven't waited for your celestial vehicle, rushed to save Gajendra from the mouth of death, and got liberated. Oh! Prabho, you have chosen to take birth in the clan of cowherd Nandhababa, leaving the Devatha, Muniganas, and fortunate twice-born, and reinstated Dharma, destroyed the wicked like Kamsa, Shishupala, thereby reduced the burden of the Earth. Oh! Prabho, you have refused to accept the hospitality of Duryodhana in a stately manner, and gracefully accepted the meal offered in the tiny house of Vidhura, and happily ate the skin of banana offered by Devi Vidhurani with utmost love and devotion. Oh! Prabho, you have always chosen to remain with the devotees of pure love and devotion, you have parted the knowledge of Ananyabhakthi to Arjuna during the Warfield of Mahabharath. Oh! Tulsidas, Lord Sri Ramachandra gets easily pleased with the sincere devotion and pure love, the rest of the Sadhanas have momentary life, like the feel of freshness after having a bath/wetness of the water. All the Sadhanas, Yoga, Kriyas, performed would provide momentary benefits, or fulfills the desires, but they are not long-lasting, furthermore, it multiplies desires.”

 

240) Soyi Sukrithi Suchi Sancho Jahi Ram! Thum Reejjo | Ganika Geedh Badhika Haripur Gaye  Lai Kasi Prayaga Kab  Seejje || Kabahu Na  Dagyo Nigama Magathe Pag Nriga Jag Jani Jithe Dhukh Paye | Gajadhau Kaun Dhicchith Jake  SumirathLai  Sunam Bahan Thaji Dhaye || Sura Muni Bipra Bihaya Bade Kul Gokul Janam Gopagriha Leenho| Bayo Dhiyo Bibhav Kurupathiko Bhojan Jayi Bidhur Ghar Keenho || Manath Bhalahi Bhalo Bhagathnithe Kacchuk Reethi Parathahi Janayi | Tulasi  Sahaja Saneha Ram Bas Aur  Sabai Jalaki Chiknayi ||