Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The practice of devotion to get rid of the grief of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

Chapter 206 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – The practice of devotion to get rid of the grief of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Ram, I have taken a vow not to move from your doorsteps and will continue to be here until I hear ‘Tulsi Thu Mero Hai’/Tulsi you are mine from you. I have promised upon you, I will not move out of your doorsteps, even if the emissaries of Yamadhootha seizes me by hand, beaten up and compulsorily drag me to Yamaloka, I am quite sure that they would get alarmed to know my countless sins, and may force to live in the Yamaloka for several thousands of years, once again take birth in different Yoni and go through the similar sufferings and grief of Samsara. I have taken several births in different Yonis, soon after I got released from the Yamaloka, the worldly existence is miserable, full of grief and sufferings. Oh! Prabho, you are kind and compassionate to Jeeva who have taken shelter at your lotus feet, I am adamant, won’t leave your doorsteps. Oh! Prabho, you are promising to Jeeva, kindly do not leave me unnoticed, I am beaten up to death by the sufferings of Samsara. Oh! Prabho, do not wait too long to hear people say that Tulsi is waiting so long at the doorstep of Lord Sri Ramachandra did not achieve the grace, hence kindly whisper to me ‘Tulsi Thu Mero Hai’, all I want to hear from you that ‘Tulsi, you are mine’, then I will stop the hunger strike before your doorsteps. Oh! Prabho, I am sinful Jeeva, if you feeling awkward to appear before Tulsi, kindly consider this Tulsi as yours in heart, I am alarmed watching the evilness of the Kali era.”

 

267) Pan Kari Hau Hadi Aajuthe Ramadhvar Paryo Hau | ‘Thu Mero’ Yaha Bin Kahe Udihau Na  Janamabhari Prabhuki Saukari Niryo Hau || Dhai Dhai Dhakka Jamabhat Thake Dare Na Daryo Hau | Udhar Sansathi Sahi  Bahubar Janami Jaga Naraka Nidhari Nikaryo  Hau || Hau  Machala Lai Cchadihau Jehi Lagi Aryo Hau | Thum Dhayalu Banihai Dhiye  Bali Bilamba Na Keejiye  Jath Galani Garyo Hau || Pragat Kahath Jo  Sakuchiye Aparadh Bharyo Hau | Thau Manme Apanayiye Tulasihi Kripakari Kali  Biloki Haharyo Hau ||

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kala/Time, Karma/actions, and Swabhava/impulsions causes grief of Samsara and hurls into Samsarachakra/repeated births

 

Chapter 205 – Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Kala/Time, Karma/actions and Swabhava/impulsions cause grief of Samsara and hurl into Samsarachakra/repeated births

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Kripalu, Oh! Raghunath, whenever I desire to get closer to your lotus feet, the interest in worldly matters, Ahamkara, Mamakara, the impurities of mind pull me away from it, Oh! Prabho, you are Ekarasa/eternal, changeless, unblemished, and free from impurities, I am the inseparable part of that Sachidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma, I have taken several births in different Yonis of Pashu/animal, Pakshi/birds, Keet/worms, Pathanga/flies, Devatha/deities, Manushya humans, Rakshasa/demon, etc. due to the attributes/Swabhava, Kala/Time, and Karma/actions, drenched in impurities, hence I am a grave sinner and virtue less. I have achieved several births due to my ignorance/Avidhya Maya, interest in worldly matters, Shabdha, Sparsha, Rasa, Roopa, and Gandha, on top of that the Kali Yuga added wickedness in me. I was the Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma, unblemished, pure, while I was in the womb of the mother, the evilness of the Kali era transformed me into Kuvarnna Dhukhagrastha Jeevaroop/distressed, it transformed Gnani/wise into Agnani/ignorant. Oh! Prabho, the ignorance hurled me into different Yonis in the dense wood, and the mountain of scorching heat of Ajjanajanitha Dhukha Dhavanala/the grief and sufferings born out of ignorance. Oh! Prabho, I have taken shelter in the dense wood of Chitrakoot, and singing in praise of your glories with intense love and devotion, I have understood the wickedness of the Kali era, even though I am scared of the impurities of the mind, Ahamkara, and Mamakara of mine. Oh! Prabho, I sincerely pray before you with folded hands, and bow down my head before you, do not let me swallow by the thief like the evilness of Kali era, it would push me to intense grief and agony of the Samsara again and again. Oh! Prabho, Tulsi has taken shelter in the Ramanama and your lotus feet, I have earnestly described all my fears and anxiousness to you, hence I am freed from all the uneasiness, kindly do whatever appropriate for Tulsi.”

 

266) Jyo Jyo Nikat  Bhayo Chahau Kripalu! Thyo Thyo Dhoori Paryo Hau | Thum Chahu Juga Rasa Yek Ram! Hau Hu Ravaro Jadhapi Adha Avagunani Bharyo Hau || Beech  Payi Yehi Neech Beech Hi Charani Charyo Hau | Hau Subaran Kubaran Kiyo  Nripathe Bhikhari Kari  Sumathithe Kumathi Karyo Hau || Aganitha Giri Kanan Phiryo Binu Aagi Jaryo Hau | Chithrakoot Gaye Hau Lakhi Kaliki Kuchali Sab Ab Apadarani Daryo Hau || Maya Nayi Nath Sau Kahau Hath Jori Kharyo Hau | Cheenho Chor Jiya Marihai Tulsi So Katha Suni Prabhuso Gudhari Nibaryo Hau ||

 

Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The evilness of Kali era – The practice of Sri Ramanama to achieve the uninterrupted flow of devotion

 

Chapter 204 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – The evilness of Kali era – The practice of Sri Ramanama to achieve the uninterrupted flow of Bhakti

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I follow Shaucham/cleanliness and I have intense love and devotion at your lotus feet, and I whisper to myself that ‘I am the servant of Lord Seethapathi’, even though, I am unfortunate to achieve the Ananyabhakthi/uninterrupted flow of devotion at your lotus feet, I could not achieve the superior state of the devotion of Yogi and Mahatmas. Oh! Prabho, I desire for peace and serenity, but all that I am getting sufferings, grief, and agony, whenever I perform the Amrithaswaroopi Sathkarma/pious deeds, the toxic poison like my Ahamkara and Mamakara destroys the same. The Santh Mahathma beautifully described the evilness of the Kali era, all those I could be seen before the eyes. Oh! Prabho, I have no knowledge of Gnana and Vijjana, Vidhya, and Avidya. I have been drenched in Vishayavisha, hence how could I achieve the superior wisdom/Athmajjana/knowledge of self? The Ajjanaroopi dense forest in me is the dwelling place of Vasanaroopi/attributes like an untamed lioness, and the Vishaya/worldly matters are the meat of the lioness, will it keep quiet after seeing the sumptuous meal or become voracious? In this way, I have been shackled in the worldly matters of infinite Nama Roopa Dhrishya, then how did I achieve the pure wisdom? Oh! Prabho, my interest in worldly matters, Ahamkara, Mamakara, and the interest in Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance, and Gandha/smell, have stolen my wisdom and intellect, hence I could not achieve Ananya Bhakti, pure love and devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, I would like to say something, but I am ashamed to appeal before you, Oh! Prabho, kindly put an end to this wickedness of Kali era, so that the ignorant Jeevas like Tulsi would get rid of sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra.”

 

265) Than Suchi Man Ruchi Mukh Kahai ‘Jan Hau Siya Peeko’ | Kehi Abhaga Janyo Nahi  Jo Na  Hoyi  Nath Sau Natho Neha Na Neeko || Jal Chahath Pavak Lahau Bish Hoth Ameeko | Kali Kuchal Santhani Kahi Soyi Sahi Mohi Kacchu Phaham Na Tharani Thameeko || Jani Andh Anjan Kahai Ban  Badhini Dheeko | Suni Upachar Bikarako Subichar Karau Jab Thab Budhi Bal Harai Heeko || Prabhu  Sau Kahath Sakuchath Hau Parau Jani Phiri Pheeko | Nikat  Boli Bali Barjiye  Pariharai Khyal Ab Tulasidas Jad Jeeko ||

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sri Ramanama Mahima - The performance of Karma without faith and devotion to Lord Ramachandra cannot provide fruitfulness, it would remain laborious as adding ghee on the ashes, and sprinkling water on the desert

 

Chapter 203 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sri Ramanama Mahima  - The performance of Karma without faith and devotion to Lord Ramachandra cannot provide fruitfulness, it would remain laborious as adding ghee on the ashes, and sprinkling water on the desert

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mind, listen to me carefully, is there anyone kind and compassionate, most promising as Lord Sri Ramachandra who is Sachidhanandharoopa Paramathma Parambhramam? He is pure, eternal, changeless, free from sufferings, has neither birth nor death resides as a soul in the Jeeva, he is the sole source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Ahamkara, Prana, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, etc. hence ponder over the same with your four eyes/two visible and two invisible eyes of mind and intellect. Oh! Jeeva, it is not your first birth, you have been into different Yonis of birds, animals, reptiles, humans, Rakshasa, Devatha, etc. you have been suffering in the Bhavatavi/dense wood of Samsara for several thousands of years, in each birth you have been formed various relationships, drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, and have suffered hellish torture, you have taken pleasure in the material matters and bodily pleasures, sadly you have neither satisfied with the relationships or wealth or bodily pleasures nor stopped chasing for them. Oh! Ignorant, the relationships formed in all those births, and the wealth accumulated out of selfishness and dependence did not last for long, furthermore pushed to intense grief and agony. The deities too clever, interested to listen singing in praise of them, and the Karma and Dharma got corrupted due to the evilness of the Kali era. The Karma was either performed to show off or for achieving the desired results, the Dharma/righteousness have disappeared so long, no one has the belief in customs, religious or spiritual rites, Veda, scriptures, no one is interested in the practice of Bhakthi, Gnana, Vairagya, Shamadhamadhi, austerities, celibacy, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, etc.  Jeevas are grown too wicked and deceitful, everyone wants to fill their stomach in all possible ways. Oh! Jeeva, the performance of Karma, Sadhanas, without faith and devotion to Lord Ramachandra, cannot provide fruitfulness, it would remain laborious like adding ghee on the ashes, and sprinkling water on the desert. The Supreme Lord Ramachandra who is eternal, all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, most promising to the distressed and depraved Jeeva and whose glories as sung by the Veda and scriptures are the only sources for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings. Oh! Wicked, you haven’t practiced worship of Lord Raghunath who reside as a soul in the Jeeva, or recited the Tharakamanthra, you have been drenched in Mahamoha, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, thereby chasing after the material welfare, richness, money, fame, possession, attachment to wife, children, relatives, and companion, you have forgotten to perceive that supreme Lord who is most promising to Jeeva and the purifier of soul. Oh! Tulsi, contemplate and meditate upon that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, Kosaladheesha, the most compassionate Lord appeared before you in the dense forest of Chitrakoot.”

 

264) Mero Kahyo Suni PUni Bhavai Thohi Kari So | Charihu Bilochan Biloku Thu Thiloka Maham Thero Thihu Kala Kahu Ko Hai  Hithu Hariso || Naye Naye Neha  Anubhaye Dheha Geha Basi  Parakhe Prapanchi Prema Parath Udhari So | Suhridha Samaj Dhagabajihiko Saudha Sooth Jab Jako Kaj Thab Milai  Paya Pari So || Bibudha Sayane Pahichane Kaidhai Nahi  Neeke  Dheth Yek Gun Leth Koti Guna Bhari  So | Karama Dharama Shrama Phal Raghubeer Binu Rakhako So Ham Hai  Usar Kaiso Bariso || Aadhi Anth Beech Bhalo Bhalo Karai Sabahi Ko  Jako Jas Loka Bedh Rahyo Hai  Bagari So | Seethapathi Sarikho Na Sahib Seelanidhan Kaise  Kal Pair Sat! Baito So  Bisari So || Jeevako Jeevan Pran Pranako Paramahith Preetham Puneethakrith Neechan Nidhari So | Tulsi! Thoko Kripalu Jo Kiyo Kosalapalu Chithrakoota Ko Charithra Chethu Chith Kari So ||

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Jeevathma is an inseparable part of the Paramathma like the waves have no existence without the presence of the ocean

 

Chapter 202 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – Jeevathma is an inseparable part of the Paramathma, like the waves have no existence without the presence of the ocean

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, kindly listen to my pleas, my intellect/Budhdhiroopi beautiful woman have decided to taken shelter in you, she has considered you as her wedded husband, she has taken vow to stay close to your lotus feet, and serve you dutifully with pure love and devotion. Oh! Prabho, the piousness, and sins committed in the earlier lives pushed me to live in the Samsara, and during this period of time, I have thoroughly understood who is mine and not mine. Oh! Prabho,  I promise on Seethapathi Sri Ramachandra, I have no anxiousness or fear about my goodness or troubles. If I kept anxious and troubled even after taking shelter at your lotus feet, how it would make sense/Sharanagathi? I have become fearless and freed from anxiousness the moment I have taken shelter at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, you are the Lord of wisdom and speech, hence I won’t utter anything wrong my own. Oh! Prabho, you are the knower of all, you are sole witness of the Jeeva, you are that Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam reside as a soul in the Jeeva, which is the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Ahamkara, Prana, Karma and Gnanendhriyas etc. you are that all-pervasive Bhramam reside as Jeevathma, hence I cannot hide anything from you. Oh! Prabho, Jeevathma is an inseparable part of that Paramathma, like the waves have no existence without the presence of the ocean, therefore, Tulsi is yours, and you are the benefactor of Tulsi, if I was wrong, let me meet my immediate death, like the fly fallen on the ghee.”

 

263) Nath Neeke Kai  Janibi Teek Jan Jithaki | Ravaro Bharoso Naha Kai Su Prema Nema  Liyo Ruchira Rahani Ruchi Mathi Gathi Theethaki || Kukrith Sukrith Bas Sab Hi Sau Sanga Paryo Parakhi Parayi Gathi Aapne  Hu Kiyaki| Mere Bhaleko Gosayi! Poch Ko Na Soch Sanka Haihu Kiye Kahai Sauha Sanchi Siya Piyaki || Gyanahu Girake Swami Bahar Antharjami Yaham Kyo Dhuraigi Bath Mukhki Au Hithaki? Tulasi Thiharo Thumhi Pai  Tulasike Hith Rakhi Kahai Hai Tho Jo Pai Inhai Makhi Dhiyaki ||

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sri Ramanama to achieve Ananyabhakthi

 

Chapter 201 – Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Ramanama to achieve Ananyabhakthi

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, there are certain things that can’t be disclosed, and some of the things cannot be kept secret, but I have to tell you this, even though I am a worthless sinful Jeeva I feel it was good that I have disclosed my sufferings to my Master who is pure, unblemished, and benevolent. Many a time I have back footed thinking about your splendor, somehow I have gathered courage to appeal before you, all my life I was ashamed to approach you, I have been drenched in worldly matters, Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Masthcharya, I was illusioned/Mahamoha, ignorant soaked in material welfare and bodily pleasures of fleeting nature, Oh!Prabho, your pleasant nature, kindness, and compassion to the distressed and depraved Jeeva, immensely attracted me, hence I have taken shelter in your sacred name ‘Ram’. Oh! Prabho, you get easily pleased to your devotees who immerses singing in praise of your glories, recite your splendor, folding hands and bowing down head before you, even if they are from the lowly clan. Oh! Prabho wasn’t that the power of pure love and devotion? Whoever taken shelter at your lotus feet got rid of impurities of the mind, Ahamkara and Mamakara, sufferings of poverty, and achieves Yoga and Kshema. There was no one Prathapi/mighty as demon Ravana and no one was weak and fearful like Vibheeshana, ultimately Vibheeshana took shelter at your lotus feet have achieved immense glories, Ananyabhakthi at your lotus feet and crowned as the King of Lanka, and Ravana who was haughty and arrogant got killed in your hands. Therefore, whoever approaches you with sincere devotion and faith, and accepts their own impurities of mind and sins committed, would achieve all the auspiciousness, otherwise, it would push them into grief and miseries. Oh! Jeeva, if you constantly remember the legend of Jatayu, Ahalya, Gajendra, Ajamila, Shabari, who have achieved immense bliss with the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord, your love for the Lord Ramachandra would grow boundless. Oh! Prabho, your sacred name ‘Ram’ resemble Kalpavruksha that fulfills all the desires of the worshiper and change them grow desire less in their lives/Poornna Kama. Oh! Prabho, the recitation of your name removes the sins of the worshiper, thereby the evilness of the Kali era get weakens. Oh! Karunanidhan, all that I desire to achieve Anananyabhakthi at your lotus feet, I would like to take great pleasure like a fish, splattering in the Sriramachandhra Bhakthiroopi sacred Ganga.”

 

262) Kahyo Na Parath Binu Kahe Na Rahyo Parath Bado  Sukh Kahath Bade So Bali Dheenatha | Prabhuki Badayi Badi Aapni Chottayi Chotti Prabhu Ki Puneethatha Aapni Papa Peenatha || Dhuhu Aur Samucchi Sakuchi Sahamath Man Sanmukh Hoth Suni Swami Samicheenatha | Nath Gunagaya Gaye Hath Jori Maya Naye Neechau Nivaje Preethi Reethiki Prabeenatha || Yehi Dharbar Hai Garab The Sarabhani Labh Joga Cchemaki Gareebi Misakeenatha | Moto Dhasakandh So Na  Dhoobaro Bibheeshana So  Boojji Pari Ravareki Prema Paradheenatha || Yahamki Sayanap Ayanap Sahas Sama Soodhau Sathabhaya Kahe Mitathi Malinatha | Gheedh Sila Sabariki Sudhi Sab Dhin Kiye Hoyigi Na Sayi Sau Saneha Hitha Heenatha || Sakala Kamana Dheth Nama Thero Kamatharu Sumirath Hoth Kalimal Cchal Cheenatha | Karunanidhan! Bardhan Tulasi Chahath Seethapathi Bhakthi Surasari Neer Meenatha ||

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The rarest birth as a human should be utilized for Bhakthi, Gnana, and Vairagya to achieve Bhagavathprapthi

 

Chapter 200 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – The rarest birth as a human should be utilized for Bhakthi, Gnana, and Vairagya to achieve Bhagavathprapthi

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Ram, I am certain that If I did take up any austerities, vows, Shamadhamadhi, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, Bhramacharya, etc. I cannot get rid of the sufferings of Samsara or Samsara Chakra in the Koti Kalpa/era, unless and until if you wish to liberate me from the sufferings and grief of Samsara. If you really want to liberate Tulsi from the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, you don’t need a moment to do it. Oh! Kripanidhan, you are eminent, and I am an ordinary dull Jeeva, I have exchanged the precious Chinthamaniroopi life span which should be utilized for Bhagavathprapthi with the momentary pleasure of Samsara, I have spent the entire life tasting the toxic poison like Vishayaroopi berry, chasing after the material matters and bodily pleasure, that are the causes for constant grief and miseries. I have made my life unworthy, even after achieving the rarest birth as a human, that should be put into use to achieve Bhakthi, Gnana, and Vairagya/Bhagavathprapthi. The impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, have multiplied due to the evilness of the Kali era, as a result, the Kukarma/sinful deeds have amplified and have become endless. I haven’t done anything good to people even accidentally, my tongue did not engage reciting the ‘Ramanama’, but I was thoroughly taking pleasure in unworthy talks, and chosen all the immoral ways to spend life, what more to say, did not even play a childhood game in the name of Bhagavan, I have presented myself as an ardent devotee of Lord in front of the people, and if any good deed performed with the grace of Santh Mahathma, was publicized with great pride. I have committed various sins with great interest and made a great effort to hide them all, I did not control words, deeds, or mind, I have let the Indhriays wander all over freely, I loved the tricks of Indhriyas and devoted my entire life to them. Oh! Prabho, after taking into consideration the Karma performed in my past, present, and future, I could say that I haven’t done anything fruitful in my life, surprisingly, the people addressing me as ‘Tulsi is favorite of Ram’, Oh! Prabho, I have faith and devotion at your lotus feet, if you believe it or not, Oh! Raghunath, I am your servant and you are my Master.”

 

261) Meri Na  Banai Banaye Mere Koti Kalap Lau  Ram! Ravare Banaye Banai Pal Pau Mei | Nipat Sayane Hai Kripanidhan! Kaha Kahau ? Liye  Ber Badhali Amol Mani Aau Mei || Manasa Maleena Karthab Kalimal Peen Jeeha Hu Na  Japyo Nam Bakyo Aau Bau Mei | Kupath Kuchal Chalyo Bhayo Na Boolihu Bhalo Baladasa Hu Na  Khelyo Khelath Sudhau Mei || Dhekha Dheki Dhambh Thei Ki Sang The Bhayi Bhalayi  Prakati Janayi Kiyo Dhurith Dhurau Mei | Raga Rosha Dhosha/ Dhvesha Poshe Gogan Sameth Man  Inki Bhagathi Keenhi Inahi Ko Bhau Mei || Aagili Pacchili Abahu Ki Anuman Hi Thei  Boojiyath Gathi Kacchu Keenho Tho Na Kau Mei | Jaga Kahai Ramaki Pratheethi Preethi Tulasi Hu Joote Sanche Aasaro Sahab Raghurau Mei ||