Tuesday 13 April 2021

Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The splendor of Sri Ramanama

 


Chapter 194 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – The splendor of Sri Ramanama


Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Ram, your sacred name ‘Ram’ is Kalpavruksha to Sadhus. Oh! Prabho, the Tharakanama would destroy the Thapathrya/Adhidheivik are the grief caused by natural calamities, drought, fame, flood, epidemic, etc, Adhibhauthik are the grief caused by the attachment to worldly matters, wife, children, relatives, companions that has momentary life pushes the Jeeva in intense grief and pain of separation in its absence, and Adhyathmik is the grief caused by the process of aging, illnesses, and death, there is no living creature is free from the death and the constant transformation is the eternal truth. Oh! Prabho, recitation of Tharakamanthra fulfills all the desires of the devotees, and transforms the Jeeva Poornakama/contented soul who has no desires or nothing to get fulfilled. Oh! Prabho, your sacred name resembles Punyaroopi Sarovar, whoever taken shelter in it would get relieved from the grief and sufferings of Samsara, and the impurities of the mind. The Sriramanama resembles Punya/piousness, Labha/prosperity, and Sukha/happiness, and heavenly abode to the Jeeva, and there is no piousness or fortune or wealth superior to this Ramanama. It is the Pathithapava to the distressed and orphaned Jeeva, it destroys all the fears and anxiousness, ultimately the fear of death. Anyone can practice the recitation of Sriramana, it is easily accessible to all Varnna, there is no restriction in it, and it provides commendable rewards to the Sadhaka, provides the serenity of mind, and remove the grief and sufferings of Samsara. The Veda and scriptures, the Lord of Lords Mahadeva proclaim the Tharakamanthra is the sole source of Purusharththa/Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha in this Kali era, hence it is superior to all Sadhanas, Thapa, Yaga, and Yoga.  I consider the Jeeva who has no interest or faith in the recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’  are the donkey, these Jeevas are drenched in Ahamkara, and Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya would keep saddling with the sufferings and grief of Samsara like the donkey carries the essentials. There is no superior Manthra to Tharaka Manthra. Lord Sri Ramachandra is most pleasing like the cool rays of Chandhrama and kind to Jeeva, whoever taken shelter in Lord Sri Ramachandra would achieve the nectar-like Moksha, gets freed from the Thapathraya, and remain blissful always. Oh! Dhayalu, kindly give me immense strength to recite your sacred name ‘Rama’ with intense love and devotion.”

 

255) Rama!  Ravaro Nama Sadhu Suratharu Hai | Sumire Thribidha Dhama Harath Poorath Kama Sakala Sukrith Sarasijako Saru Hai || Labha Hu Ko Labh Sukhahu Ko Sukha Sarbas Pathitha Pavan Darhu Ko Daru Hai | Neeche Hu Ko  Oonche Hu Ko Rankahu Ko Ravahu Ko Sulabha Sukhadh Aapano So Dharu Hai || Bedh Hu Puran Hu Purari Hu Pukari Kahyo Namaprema Chari Phalahu Ko Pharu Hai | Yese Ramanam So Na Preethi Na Pratheethi Man  Mere Jan Janibo Soyi Nar Kharu Hai || Namaso Na Mathu Pithu Meeth Hith Bandh Guru Sahib Sudhi Suseel Sudhakaru Hai | Namsau Nibah Nehu Dheenko Dhayalu! Dhehu Das Tulasi Ko Bali Bado Baru Hai ||