Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama describes the characteristics of an ascetic

 

Chapter – 44– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama describes the characteristics of an ascetic

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Maharishi, I have stopped you getting married because the yearning for woman are the root causes of all the evils, always remember that, they are the source of torment and grief.” Maharishi Narada’s eyes were overflown with tears while listening to the pleasing words of Lord Raghu, experienced a sudden rush of thrill ran through his body, thought “Is there any Master /Lord, compassionate and kind as Lord Rama to his sincere devotees? Whoever refuses to worship Lord Rama gets drenched to the worldly matters, and take several births like the snake shed its skin, they are unfortunate, ignorant, lack wisdom, miserable and dull-witted.” Maharishi Narada spoke reverentially “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Bigyanabisarada/learned one, Oh! Raghuvira, kindly describe the characteristics of a noble soul, Mahathma, saints who are well versed in scriptures? Oh! Bhavabanjjana/who dispel the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births, I would like to hear from you.” Rama spoke “Oh! Mune, I shall describe the characteristics of a saint/ascetic. 1) The saints are those who have won over the six impurities such as lust, greed, desire, anger, jealousy, and pride, 2) They are sinless and dispassionate 3) They are steadfast, have no interest in worldly matters or material possession 4) They are free from Dhvandhabhava/dualities, sorrows and happiness, grief and joy, pain and pleasure, gain and loss, etc.5) The learned remain in supreme bliss always 6) They are strictly disciplined, eat less, 7) They are truthful, desireless, and repository of virtues and supreme knowledge  8) They are firm minded, inspirational, free from impurities of the mind, and a strict follower of Dharmic rites.”

Avaguna Moola Soolapradha Pramadha Sab Dhukhakhani | Thathe Keenha Nivarana Muni Mei Yaha Jiya Jani ||

Suni  Raghupathi Ke Bachana Suhaye | Muni Thana Pulaka Nayana Bhari Aye || Kahahu Kavana Prabhu Kai Asi Reethi | Sevaka Par Mamatha Aru Preethi || Je Na  Bhajahi Asa Prabhu Bhrama Thyagi | Gyana Ranka Nara  Mandha Abhagi || Puni Sadhara Bole Muni Naradha | Sunahu Rama Bigyana Bisaradha || Santhanha Ke Lacchana Raghubeera | Kahahu Natha Bhava Bhanjan Bheera || Sunu Muni Santhanha Ke Guna Kahau | Jinha The Mei Unha Ke Basa Rahau || Shat Bikar Jitha Anagha Akama | Achala Akinchana Suchi Sukhadhama || Amithabodha Aneeha Mithabhogi | Sathyasara Kabi Kobidha Jogi || Savadhana Manadha Madhaheena | Dheera Dharma Gathi Parama Prabeena ||