|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -9 - Uththara Kandam

Sanaka, Sanandhana, Sanathkumara and Sanathan eulogizes the supreme Lord Rama/ Prabhu describes the prime characteristics of Sajjana/noble-souls and Dhurjjana/immoral/wicked

 

Sanakadhis highly impressed with the passionate words of Prabhu Sri Ram, transported to a state of ecstasy, and eulogized Prabhu “ Oh! Bhagavan, Oh! Anantha, you are beyond perception, you are sinless and unblemished, you have void of duality, and you have various incarnations, Oh! Karunamaya, Victory to you! Oh! Nirguna victory o you! Oh! Prabho, you are the ocean of virtues, you are the abode of supreme bliss, you have an attractive appearance, you are kind and generous, Victory to you!  Oh! Indiraramana, you are incomparable, you are the protector of the Universe and its living beings, you have neither birth nor death, you are the source of welfare, happiness, and wisdom, you are free from impurities, you are amiable, Victory to you! Oh! Prabho, you are eulogized by Veda and scriptures, you are absolute truth, you are the knower of all, you are selfless, you are the destroyer of darkness of ignorance, you have various sacred names although you are beyond words. Oh! Prabho, you are beyond Maya, you are all-pervasive, resides as a soul in living beings, therefore kindly protects us. Oh! Rama kindly protects from duality/happiness and sorrow, cold and heat, honor and disgrace, gain and loss, kindly protect us from the worldly matters and worldly bondages, kindly remove the afflictions caused by the Kama, Krodha, Moham, Madham, Mathshcharya, and always reside in our hearts. Oh! Prabho, you are bliss personified, you are Kripanidhi who fulfills all the desires of the worshiper. Oh! Sri Rama kindly blesses us to have Ananyabhakthi/intense devotion, and love at your lotus feet. Oh! Raghupathi, you are the destroyer of Thapathrya/Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthika and Adhyathmika, you are the destroyer of miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence, kindly bless us with devotion, you are the wish-fulfilling Kamadhenu of the worshiper, Oh! Prabho kindly blesses us with this boon. Oh! Raghunayaka, you are the destroyer of the sufferings of the worldly existence like Sage Agasthya, who dried up the salty ocean, and you are easily attainable for the devotees and you are the provider of supreme bliss. Oh! Dheenabandho, kindly destroy our fears and anxieties, and kindly shower peace and serenity. Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of fear, desire, and jealous, and enhances Bhakti, humility, simplicity, intelligence, and Virakthi in your worshiper.  Oh! Prabho, you are the Shiromani of Bhoopathi, and precious ornament on the Earth, kindly bless us with intense devotion, which is the safest ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, you reside as Swan in the hearts of the ascetics and noble souls resemble serene pond, your lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and the deities.  Oh! Raghukulathilaka, the protector of Veda, you are beyond Kala, Karma, and Prakrithi, you are the ferry, as well as a ferryman to your devotees to protect them from the ocean like worldly existence, you are the destroyer of impurities of your worshiper. You are the beloved Lord of Tulsidas, and the precious gem in the three worlds.” In this way, the Sanakadhis eulogized Prabhu, and bowed before him, fulfilled their long-cherished wish and returned to Bhramaloka.

 

The Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna and Hanuman prostrated before Prabhu, they wanted to hear more from Prabhu to get relieved from false viewpoints, but reluctant to ask anything, looked at Vayuputhra, the compassionate Lord understood the mind of his brothers, the Antharyami spoke “Oh! Hanuman, what would you like to hear from me?” Vayuputhra with folded hands replied “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Dheenadhayala, kindly listen, Bharatha wants to ask you something, but he is discomfited to put forward his doubts.” Prabhu spoke “Oh! Hanuman, you know me very well, do we have any secrets in us?” Bharatha fell at the feet of Prabhu and spoke “Oh! Prabhu, you remove the qualms of the people who have taken shelter at your lotus feet, you are the destroyer of grief, Oh! Prabho, I have no doubts, or sorrow or desire not even in my dreams. Oh! Kripanidhe, Oh! Paramanandha, it was your compassionate grace all that I have achieved in my life. Oh! Kripanidhe, I am your servant, and you are the source of happiness of the people of Ayodhya, so I want to learn something. Oh! Raghava, the Veda, and scriptures highly speak about the splendor of ascetics, sages, and Rishis, in fact, you have mentioned that several times, I know you have great admiration for these ascetics and saintly people. Oh! Prabho, who is the storehouse of virtues and intelligence, kindly narrate the prime characteristics of ascetics. Oh! Pranatharththihari, kindly impart the knowledge about how to differentiate Sajjana/saintly men and Dhurjana/wicked.”

 

Prabhu Sri Rama speaks “Oh! Brother, I shall narrate a few of the endless characteristics of the Sajjana described in Veda and Purana, listen to me carefully, the Sajjanas and Dhurjjanas are like sandalwood trees and axes, even after cutting down the tree the axes will have the fragrance of sandalwood in it. The sandalwood paste is used to adorn on deities, everyone likes it. The axes get sharpened by throwing the iron in the blazing fire. 1) The Sadhus will not have interest in worldly matters 2) They are the storehouse of virtues and discipline 3) They feel unhappy watching the troubles of others, and gets immensely pleased with the welfare of others’. 4) They are serene, they will not have friends or enemies, they have balanced state of mind and Vairagins, 5) They have won over pride, desire, lust, ego, anger, comfort and fear, 6) They are kind and compassionate, 7) They will have intense devotion and faith upon me 8)They show respect to everyone and amiable by nature. 9) They are the abode of Virakthi/abandonment, Shanthi/serenity, Bhakti/devotion, Vinaya/humility, and happiness. 10) The real Sadhus are people who have the nature of serene, innocent, friendliness, and great respect and devotion at the feet of twice-born who are the torch-bearers of Dharma 11) They will have perfect control over senses, sincerely follow Dharmanushtana, and never use hurtful words. 12) They consider respect and disrespect as the same and take shelter at my lotus feet. 13) They are the abode of virtues and bliss personified. Oh! Bharatha, these kinds of people are beloved to me, as dear as my life.  They contemplate upon me without any specific desires to fulfill or to achieve.”

 

Prabhu Sriram continues “Oh! Bharatha, I shall narrate the characteristics of Asadhu/Dhurjjana, listen to me carefully; do not keep association with these kinds of people not by fault, and it provides nothing other than grief. 1)They are always unhappy and jealous watching the progress of others 2) They take pleasure in abusing others and takes pleasure in it, as if they have achieved immense wealth 3) They are soaked in Kama, Krodha, Moha, Lobha, Madha, and Matshcharya, 4)These kinds of people are cruel, deceitful, narrow-minded, keep enmity with others without reason, moreover, they misbehave to people who are promising to them 5) They are untruthful, liars, wicked 6) They are a sweet talker like the peacock, that eats venomous serpents 7) They are wrongdoers by nature and take pleasure in others trouble 8) They are morally wrong, take pleasure in other’s wives/illicit relationships.  9) Lobha is their bed takes great pleasure in physical relationships and consumption of meats have no knowledge of hellish tortures 10) They do not enjoy praising others and take pleasure in other’s trouble 11) They are selfish, always immerses in search of individual happiness and keep the family out of reach 12) They are lustful,  greedy,  and gets angry easily 13) They do not respect parents, preceptor or Bhramins 14) They ruin themselves and others too, always engages in willful acts 15)They will not keep association with the pious or noble, or never take interest in the Harikatha 16) They are the ocean of immoral deeds, dull-minded, and lustful. 17) They disgrace Veda and Vedic way of living, and abduct wealth of twice-born 18) they keep enmity with everyone, especially to the twice-born; they are wicked natured disguised in the form of Saintly. These kinds of people are demons and sinners personified.”

 

Rama continues “Oh! Bharatha, These kinds of deceitful people cannot be seen in Sathya Yuga and Thretha Yuga. Dwapara there will be these kinds of wicked people to some extent, but in Kali Yuga not to mention, there will be countless people like this can be seen. Oh! Brother, Parahitha/working for the welfare of others is not a Dharma, but Parapeedana/taking pleasure in troubling others verbally and physically is the cruelest act. Oh! Dear brother, I have already narrated them all elaborately from the Veda and scriptures, the wise understand them all. The people who take pleasure in the wicked deeds and cruelty to others would heave to the vicious cycles of birth and death for several Kalpa, and undergoes endless miseries and troubles. The people commit several sinful deeds either by selfishness or desire, and they wander without peace after death as well, as a Yama I disperse the fruits of their good and evil Karma. The learned aware of these facts and miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence and contemplates upon me. The wise people understand that I am the Lord of deities, humans, and ascetics, and contemplate upon me; they keep themselves away from the wicked and immoral deeds and take shelter in me. I have narrated all about the Sajjana and Dhurjjana, whoever understands this clearly will not fall in the cycles of birth and death. Oh! Dear brothers, Guna and Dosha are the nature of Maya, therefore leaving them all without taking notice in it is the best way to live.” Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, and Hanuman highly pleased listening to the nectar-like speeches of Prabhu. They prostrated before Prabhu, shortly all of them returned to the palace.