Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The significance of association with the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls

 

Chapter - 120- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The significance of association with the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the fear of transmigration/repeated births, sufferings and grief of Samsarasagara/unfathomable ocean of worldly existence cannot wipe off without the worship of Lord Sri Ramachandra, who is the Lord of Universe and its living and non-living things, with the pure love and devotion at his lotus feet, like a sincere servant to his Master. Oh! Garuda, Lord Raghunatha is capable to transform a dull to wise, whoever worships at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would achieve fruitfulness of their lives. Oh! Khagapathi, I have already described the practice of wisdom / Paramarththa Thaththva, I shall describe the significance of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama which is like a precious gem Chinthamani, it has supreme effulgence, does not require light to spread its luster. Whoever worships Lord Rama wouldn’t face sufferings from poverty or illusion/Maya, the worshiper would be freed from the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, the devotion/Bhakti at the lotus feet of Rama is Chinthamani, that would dispel the darkness of ignorance, like the blazing fire, that attracts moth and burn them to ashes. Whoever practices devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama would experience the venom as ambrosia, foes as friends, Oh! Garuda, it is impossible to achieve happiness in life without this precious Chinthamani like devotion to Lord Rama. The Jeeva who worships Lord Rama would not face mental illnesses, anxiousness, or fear of death and repeated births, not even in their dreams. They would excel in all fields of knowledge, hence who would refuse to possess that precious gem? This gem cannot be attained without the grace of Lord Rama. Oh! Garuda, the unfortunate Jeeva who engages in various futile efforts to attain that precious Chinthamani would ultimately get disappointed, although there are easiest methods available to achieve the same. Oh! Garuda, Veda Shastra, Puranas resembles sacred Mountains, and the infinite mines are represented various legends of Rama, the Rishis and Sages are expert in the excavation of mine in search for precious gems hidden, with the usage of sharp weapons like the spiritual wisdom, Vairagya, Viveka, etc. whoever succeeds in the excavation process would achieve the precious gem like the legend of Rama. Oh! Garuda, I believe the passionate devotee of Lord Rama is Lord Rama himself, the supreme Lord Rama resembles the ocean, and the Rishis and Sages, noble souls are the rain clouds. Lord Sri Hari resembles the rich fragrant sandalwood tree, and the Santh, Mahathma noble souls are the breeze that carries the rich fragrance. Oh! Garuda, devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari is the reward of spiritual practices, and it is blissful, it cannot be achieved without the grace of Santh, Mahathma, noble souls. Oh! Khagapathi, whoever lives in the association of these Santh, Mahathma, noble souls would easily achieve devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

 

Sevaka Sevya  Bhava Binu Bhava Na  Tharia Uragari | Bhajahu Ramapadha Pankaja Asa  Sidhdhantha Bichari || Jo Chethana Kaha Jada  Karayi Jadahi Karayi Chaithanya | Asa Samarththa Raghunathakahi Bhajahi Jeeva The Dhanya ||

Kaheau Gyana Sidhdhantha Bujjayi | Sunahu Bhagathi Mani Kai Prabuthayi || Ramabhagathi Chinthamani Sundhara | Basayi Garuda  Jake Ura  Anthara || Prama Prakasa  Roopa Dhina Rathi | Nahi Kacchu Chahia Dhia Dhritha Bathi || Moha Dharidhra  Nikata Nahi Aava | Lobha Batha Nahi Thahi Bujjava || Prabala Abidhya  Thama Miti Jayi | Harahi Sakala Salabha Samudhayi || Khala Kamadhi Nikata Nahi Jahi | Basayi Bhagathi Jake  URa Mahi || Garala Sudhasama  Ari Hitha  Hoyi | Thehi Mani Binu Sukha Pava  Na Koyi || Byapahi Manasa Roga  Na Bhari | Jinha Ke  Basa Sab Jeeva Dhukhari || Ramabhagathi Mani Ura  Basa Jake | Dhukha Lavalesa  Na Sapnehu Thake || Chathura Siromani Theyi Jagamahi | Je Manilagi  Sujathana Karahi || So Mani Jadhapi Pragata Jaga Ahayi | Ramakripa Binu Nahi Koau Lahayi || Sugama Upaya Payibe Kere | Nara  Hathabhagya  Dhehi Bhatabhere || Pavana Parbatha Bedha Purana | Ramakatha Ruchirakara Nana || Marmmi Sajjana Sumathi Kudhari | Gyana Biraga  Nayana Uragari || Bhava Sahitha Khojayi Jo Prani | Pava Bhagathi Mani Sab Sukha Khani || More Mana Prabhu Asa  Biswasa | Ram The Adhika RamaKara Dhasa || Rama Sindhu Dhana Sajjana Dheera | Chandhana Tharu Hari Santha Sameera || Sab Kara Phala Hari Bhagathi Suhayi | So Binu Santh Na  Kahu Payi || Asa Bichari Joyi Kara  Sathsanga | Ramabhagathi Thehi Sulabha Bihanga ||