Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The traits of noble souls and the wicked people – The noble souls are sandalwood trees and the wicked are the axe

 

Chapter - 37– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The traits of noble souls and the wicked people

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Kripanandha, Oh! Blissful Lord, Oh! Prabho, I have no misconceptions, or dejection or illusion not even in my dream with your grace. Oh! Kripanidhi, you are the storehouse of virtues, and compassion, Oh! Prabho, you are eulogized by Veda, scriptures, Rishis and sages, you are the source of auspiciousness and delight to your devotees. Oh! Lord of Raghu, you have several times revealed your love and devotion for the noble souls, Mahatmas, Santhbrindh, and your devotees, Oh! Kripasindhu, you are the essence of supreme wisdom, I would like to hear the distinguished traits of noble souls and wicked.” Lord Rama spoke “Oh! Bharatha, the characteristics of Santhbrindh, Mahathma, noble souls are innumerable, and they are highly praised in the scriptures and Veda. The noble souls and wicked were often compared to Sandalwood tree and axe respectively, the axe cut down the sandalwood tree, and the noble souls like the sandalwood tree spread wisdom and virtues of immense fragrance, cool breeze, and shade.”

Natha Na Mohi  Sandheha Kacchu Sapanehau soka Na  Moha | Kevala Kripa  Thumharahi Kripanandha  Sandhoha ||

Karahu  Kripanidhi  Yek Didayi | Mei Sevaka  Thumha Jana  Sukhadhayi || Santhanha Kei  Mahima Raghurayi | Bahu Bidhi Bedha  Purananha Gayi || Sreemukha  Thumha Puni Keenhi  Badayi || Thinha Para  Prabhuhi  Preethi Adhikayi || Suna Chahau Prabhu Thinha  Kara Lacchana | Kripasindhu Guna Gyana  Bicchacchana || Santha Asantha  Bhedha  Bilagayi | Pranathapala Mohi Kahahu Bujjayi || Santhanha  Ke Lacchana  Sunu Bhratha | Aganitha  Shruthi Purana  Bikhyatha || Santha Asanthahi Kai  Asi Karani | Jimi Kudara Chandhana  Aacharani || Katayi  Parasu  Malaya  Sunu Bhayi | Nija Guna  Dheyi Sugandha  Basayi ||