Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sri Ramanama Mahima – The practice of devotion to get rid of the impurities of the mind

 

Chapter 213 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sri Ramanama Mahima – The practice of devotion to get rid of the impurities of the mind

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Dev, where do I go? Where do the distressed and depraved Jeeva take shelter in the Kali era? Who is compassionate and kind Master like you who can provide protection to this Heen/inferior and Sadhanaheen/lack of austerities, Jeeva? Oh! Prabho, I am not wealthy or Sadhgunasampanna/flawless or virtuous or sincere servant. I am a Sadhanaheena, Nirdhan/pauper, Sadhgunaheen/lack of virtues, Alasi/lazy, dull-minded, who can be taken care of only by the Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the Lord of distressed Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, you are eminent, knower of All, there is no deity as kind and compassionate as you in the three worlds/Swarga/heaven, Prithvi/Earth, and Pathal/Netherland, to take care of this distressed Tulsi, drenched in the impurities of Kama/desire, Krodha/anger, Lobha/jealousy, Moha/lust, Madha/arrogance, Mathshcharya/yearning, Ahamkara, Mamakara, Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance, and Gandh/smell, chasing after the material matters of wealth, richness, money, possession, fame, attachment to wife, children, companion, and relatives, etc. I haven’t practiced austerities, meditation, vows, Shama/control of sense, Dhama/control over actions, Sathyam/truthfulness, Dhaya/kindness, Shaucham/cleanliness, Dhanam/charity, Astheyam/no stealing, Bhramacharya/celibacy, Ahimsa/non-violence, Swadhyaya/study of scriptures and Veda, Athmavichara/knowledge of 'self', etc. Oh! Prabho kindly protects this Dheen/miserable and Sadhanaheen/lacks austerities, Tulsi.”

 

274) Jau Kaham Dair Hai Kaham Dev! Dhukhith Dheenko? Ko Kripalu Swami Sarikho Rakhai Saranagath Sab  Aag Bal  Biheenko || Ganihi Gunihi Sahib Lahai Seva Samicheenako | Adhama/ Adhan Agun Aalasinako Palibo Phabi Aayo Raghunayak Naveenako || Mukhkai Kaha Kahai Bidhitha Hai Jeeki Prabhu Prabeenako | Thihu Kal Thihu Lokame Yek  Tek Ravari  Tulasise Man  Maleenako ||

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Jeevathma is Paramathma like the ocean waves have no existence without waters

 

Chapter 212 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – Jeevathma is Paramathma like the ocean waves have no existence without waters

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I have no one to talk about my grief and sufferings, I haven’t found anyone as promising as you, Oh! Dheenabandhu, there is no one kind and compassionate as you, to the distressed and orphaned Jeeva who have taken shelter at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, there were several sinners and distressed Jeeva who have crossed the unfathomable ocean of Samsara with your compassionate grace. Oh! Ram, the Jeeva whoever achieved your grace either with kindness or anger, of fleeting nature has attained all the auspiciousness, got rid of impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, and the interest in Shabdha/Sound, Sparsha/touch, Roopa/appearance, Rasa/taste, and Gandha/smell, interest in worldly matters, possession, richness, wealth, money, fame, attachment to wife, children, companions, and relatives, ultimately got rid of grief and sufferings of Samsara. Oh! Prabho, all I am seeking your compassionate grace, even if it has fleeting nature would do good to this Tulsi, it would remove the impurities of my mind, thereby the sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra. Oh! Prabho kindly protects Tulsi and considers me as yours, I am that Jeevathma which is inseparable and has no existence from the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam. Oh! Prabho, kindly do not make further delay in showering your compassionate grace upon me, because the life span has been reduced enormously in the Kali era.”

 

273) Thum Thaji Hau  Kasau Kahau Aur  Ko Hithu Mere ? Dheenabandhu! Sevak  Sakha  Aarath  Anath Par Sahaj Cchoha Kehi Kere || Bahuth Pathith Bhavanidhi Thare Binu Thari  Binu  Bere | Kripa Kopa  Sathibhayahu Dhokhehu Thiracchehu Ram! Thihare Hi Here || Jo  Chithvani Saudhi Lagai Chithayiye Sabere | Tulasidas Apanayiye Keejai Na Deel Ab  Jeevan  Avadhi Athi Nere ||

 

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The Prakrithi/material matters/people have momentary life, hence attachment to them causes intense grief and agony- The attachment on the impermanent things cannot provide permanent happiness

 

Chapter 211 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – The Prakrithi/material matters/people have momentary life, hence attachment to them causes intense grief and agony - The attachment on the impermanent things cannot provide permanent happiness

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Ram, there is no one other than you to provide auspiciousness in the Iha/life on Earth and Paraloka/life after death, hence do not abandon me, kindly do not get angry at me for not realizing the Paramarththa Thaththva/Jeevathma is Paramathma which is eternal, unblemished, pure, changeless, free from afflictions and all the material matters/Prakrithi/Prapancha are destructible and has fleeting life. Oh! Prabho, I have no discipline, virtues, skills, I am sinful Jeeva, lethargic, lazy, wicked always taken shelter in the association of deceitful people. I have drenched in the Mahamoha, Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, have taken pleasure in the material matters and bodily pleasures that have momentary life, further pushed me into constant grief and agony. Oh! Prabho, I haven’t practiced devotion, meditation, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, austerities, vows, celibacy, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Kshama, Dhrithi, Shaucham, Dhaya, Ahimsa, Astheyam, Arjjavam, etc. I haven’t followed any Vedoktha Marga/Vedic way of living to achieve fruitfulness in my life, I have caught up in the evilness of the Kali era, sinful deeds, words, and thoughts. Oh! Prabho, I have been a sinner all my life, hence all the deities abandoned me hopeless, Oh! Prabho, I am filling my stomach reciting your sacred name, and introducing myself as ‘the servant of Rama’ and the whole world knows about it. I haven’t performed any Vedokthakriya, hence I am not qualified to address myself as your servant, but the world affirms that I am your sincere servant/Rambhola, so I think you should lend ears to them. Oh! Prabho, I have thoroughly understood that if Tulsi wants to achieve auspiciousness in life, it would be possible only with your compassionate grace, otherwise not.  If you are desired to liberate me from the sufferings and sorrows of worldly existence, kindly do not make any delay. Oh! Prabho, The evilness of the Kali  era has taken complete control over the mind and intellect of the Jeeva, no one is willing to follow the Vedoktha Marga, people have lost belief in Veda and Scriptures, everyone interested in their own way of performance of religious and spiritual rite, none has the interest in Shamadhamadhi, austerities, Vow, Swadhayaya, Bhramacharya, Sathyam, Astheyam, Dhaya, Ahimsa, Dhanam, Shaucham, Kshama, Dhrithi, Arjjavam, etc. all the Jeeva interested in worldly matters, material, and bodily pleasures, drenched in Mahamoha/illusion and ignorance, Ahamakra and Mamakara.  Oh! Prabho, if you make further delay in showering your compassionate grace, it would be impossible to protect this Dheena Sadhanaheena Tulsi from the sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra, Oh! Prabho, kindly do it immediately.”

 

272) Thum Jani Man Mailo Karo Lochan Jani Phero | Sunahu Ram! Binu Ravare Lokahu Paralokahu Koau Na  Kahu Hithu Mero || Aguna Alayak Aalasi Jani  Adhama Adhanu Anero | Svarathke  Sathinha  Thajjyo Thijarako So Totak Auchat Ulati Na Hero || Bhagathiheena Bedha Bahiro Lakhi Kalimala Dhero | Devanihu Dev!  Pariharyo Anyava Na  Theenko Hau  Aparadhi Sab Kero || Namaki Aut Pet Bharath Hau Pai Kahavath Chero | Jagath Bidhitha Bath Hyai Pari  Samucchiye  Dhau Apane  Loka Ki Bedh  Badero || Hyaihai Jab Thab Thumhi The Tulasi Ko Bhalero | Dheen Hu Dhin Deva !/Dheen Bigari Hai  Bali Jau Bilamb Kiye  Apanayiye Sabero ||

Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sharanagathi to achieve the serenity of mind – The objective of rarest birth as a human

 

Chapter 210 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sharanagathi to achieve the serenity of mind– The objective of rarest birth as a human

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Rama, whether I am good or evil natured, I am your servant, hence kindly do not abandon me. Oh! Kosalanath, you are the ocean of mercy, you are Sharanagatharaksha, protector of Jeeva who has taken shelter at your lotus feet, kindly shower your compassionate grace on this Sharanagatha as well. Oh! Prabho, I am drenched in impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara and Mamakara, and I was chasing after material matters, wealth, possession, fame, money, richness, attachment to wife, children, relatives, and companion, etc. the excessive interest in infinite Shabdha, Sparsha, Rasa, Roop, Gandha, drove me insane and pushed me into Mahamoha/illusion and ignorance, hence I have been afar from you. Oh! Prabho, you are the purifier of Jeeva, hence kindly sanctify this Tulsi too. Oh! Prabho, are you conscious about the comment of the world if you accept a grave sinner like me? Oh! Prabho, you are benevolent and pleasant natured, you have embraced the ferryman Guha, accepted Vanaras, Kol, Bheel, as your companions, kindly shower your kindness on me, Oh! Prabho, although I am a grave sinner, I am yours, I am that Jeevathma which is the essence of Paramathma, have no existence without you, like the waves that have no existence without the ocean waters, therefore kindly do not leave me unnoticed to protect me from the sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra. Oh! Prabho, I have been drenched in material welfare and bodily pleasure did not engage in the practice of austerities, vows, devotion or meditation hence did not achieve the fruitfulness of life, I did not wisely utilize the rarest birth as a human achieved after piousness of several births. Oh! Prabho, I am worthless, but I am yours, kindly do not abandon me.”

 

271) Jaiso Hau  Thaiso Ramaravaro Jan Jani  Parihariye | Kripasindhu Kosaladhani! Saranagath Palak Darani Aapani Dariye || Hau Thau Bigarayal Aur Ko Bigaro Na Bigariye | Thum Sudhari Aaye Sadha Sabki Sabahi Bidhi Ab  Meriyo Sudhariye || Jaga Hansaihai Mere Sangrahe Kath Ihi Dar Dariye | Kapi  Kevat Keenhe Sakha Jehi Seel Saralachith Thehi Subhau Anusariye || Aparadhi Thau Aapno Tulsi  Na Bisariye | Tootiyo Bamha Gare Parai Phootehu Bilochan Peer Hoth Hith Kariye ||

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sharanagathi/pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra removes the grief of Samsara

 

Chapter 209 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sharanagathi/pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra removes the grief of Samsara

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Raghubeer, when will you look at this Tulsi? Oh! Kripanidhan, whether I am good or not, I am your servant, won’t you consider me as yours and put an end to my endless evilness? Oh! Prabho, kindly remove my impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, and excessive interest in infinite Nama Roopa Dhrishya, kindly shower your compassionate grace so that all my sins will get destroyed. Oh! Prabho, I have taken several births in different Yoni of Pashu, Pakshi, Keet, Pathanga, Manushya, Devatha, Rakshasa, in all those births my mind took great control over me, hence I have been drenched in Mahamoha, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, I have been in the Janana and Marana Chakra for several thousands of years, suffering endless grief and agony. Oh! Prabho, won’t you take control of my mind and protect me from the Vishayavisha which hurls the Jeeva into Samsarachakra? Or will I end up in the cycles of birth and death in this birth too? Or will you protect me from the shackle of Samsara? Or will you refuse to do so and let the Vishayavisha win over this Tulsi? or let the Tulsi get fastened in the Samsara even after taking shelter at your lotus feet? Oh! Prabho, you are Pathithapavana, I am that Pathitha/distressed, hence kindly forgive my sins and protect me from the sufferings of Samsara. Oh! Prabho, I am alarmed watching the evilness of the Kali era, I am horrified by my Kala/time, Karama/deeds, Swabhava/attributes, Oh! Prabho, you are the protector of Jeeva, you are the protector of the Universe, hence I appeal to you, who will listen to my cries and pleas other than you? Oh! Prabho, you are my Master, Guru, Matha, Pitha, and Sakha, I have no one to protect other than you.”

 

270) Kabahu Kripa Kari Raghubeer! Mohu Chithaiho | Bhalo Buro Jan  Aapno Jiya Jani Dhayanidhi! Avagun Amitha Bithaiho || Janam Janam Hau Man Jithyo Ab Mohi Jithaiho | Hau Sanath Hyaihau Sahi Thumahu Anathapathi Jo  Laghuthahi Na  Bhithaiho || Binaya Karau Upabhayahu The Thumha Param Hithai Ho | Tulasidas Kasau Kahai Thumahi SabMere Prabhuguru Mathu Pithai Ho ||

Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The practice of devotion is bliss

 

Chapter 208 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – The practice of devotion is bliss

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Ram, when did I take pleasure in the meditation and contemplation upon your lotus feet, like the fish splashes in the water, the serpent feel elated with the gem on its forehead, and the Lobhi gets thrilled watching the treasure or the youth find attracted to the young and smart woman of his choice. Oh! Prabho, when will I find pleasure in the recitation of your name? you are the treasure house, I am that Lobhi, yearning to achieve the grace of you. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me so that I will practice Ananyabhakthi/uninterrupted flow of devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, the Veda, and scriptures highly eulogize your generous nature, you are bountiful offers whatever yearn by your devotees, you are the knower of All, you fulfill the wishes of your devotees without even asking for it. Oh! Dhayanidhe, kindly fulfill the desire of this Tulsi, without asking for it. Oh! Prabho, I am exhausted and worn out of sufferings and grief of Samsara, impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in infinite Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roop/appearance and Gandha/smell, I have lost the serenity of mind, troubled with anxious, and fear of death. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace and fulfill my desire, so that I would achieve Ananyabhakthi/pure love and devotion at your lotus feet, and get rid of impurities of the mind, redundant thoughts, sufferings, and grief of Samsara and Samsarachakra.”

 

269) Ram Kabahu Priya  Lahigau Jaise  Neer  Meenako? Sukha Jeevan Jyo Jeevako Mani Jyo Phaniko Hith Jyo Dhan Lobha Leenako || Jyo  Subhaya Priya Lagathi Nagari Nagar Naveenako | Thyo Mere Man Lalasa Kariye  Karunakar! Pavan Prema Peenako || Mansako Dhatha Kahai Shruthi Prabhu Prabeenako | Tulasidasa Ko Bhavatho Bali  Jau Dhayanidhi! Dheejai Dhan Dheenako ||

 

Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ananya Bhakthi is uninterrupted and unconditional love and devotion at the feet of supreme Lord.

 

Chapter 207 – Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Ananya Bhakthi is uninterrupted and unconditional love and devotion at the feet of Supreme Lord.

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I am certain that if I achieve your Kripa, I would get rid of interest in worldly matters, possession, wealth, richness, money, fame, attachment to wife, children, companions, and relatives of impermanent nature, I would get rid of impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance and Gandh/smell etc. of fleeting nature, I am certain that If I have achieved your Kripa I won’t indulge in the toxic poison like Vishayavisha that causes constant grief and sufferings of Samsara, and practice the austerities, vow, Swadhyaya, Shamamdhamadhi, Athmavichara, Brahmacharya, etc. I would leave all my wickedness and engage in the recitation of Ramanama with intense love and devotion. If I did not achieve the fruitfulness of the life, how did I believe that you have accepted me as your servant? As long as I yearn for Puthreshna, Viththeshana, Mithreshana, Dhareshana,/attachment to Puthra/children, Viththa/wealth, Mithra/companion, Dhara/wife, I would keep suffering from the fear and anxieties of death, fear of Kings and kings men, how did I practice Ananyabhakthi? Like the Chathaka yearn to quench the thirst from the droplets of Swathinakshathra, even if the ponds and rivers are full of water the Chathaka won’t quench its thirst, until and unless it receives droplets from the Swathinakshathra. Oh! Prabho, when will I get freed from the grief of dualities of happiness and sorrow, respect and disrespect, good and evil? When will I achieve the serenity of mind, get freed from the redundant thoughts? When will I get freed from the wickedness of the Kali era? If I have achieved the serenity of mind, I will assume that I have achieved the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Prabho, when will I achieve the superior state of the heart filled with joy listening to your virtues and endless glories, and tears rolling down the cheeks with intense love/Ananyabhakthi, If so, I would assume that I have achieved your Kripa. Oh! Prabho, kindly accept Tulsi as yours and provide me that superior state of bliss/Ananyabhakthi.”

 

268) Thum Apanayo Thab Janihau Jab Man Phiri Parihai | Jehi Subhav Bishayani  Lagayo Thehi Sahaja Nath Sau Neha Cchadi Cchal Karihai || Suthaki Preethi Pratheethi Bheethaki Nripa Jyo Dar Darihai | Apano So  Swarath Svamisau Chahu Bidhi Chathak Jyo Yek Tekathe Nahi  Darihai || Harashihai Na Athi Aadhare Nidhare Na Jari  Marihai | Hani Labha Dhukha Sukha Sabai Samachith Hitha Anihith Kali Kuchali Harihari Hai || Prabhugun Suni Man Harshi Hai Neer Yanani Darihai | Tulasidas Bhayo Ramako Bisvas Prema  Lakhi Aanandh Umagi Ura Bharihai ||