Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Nama/name is superior to Nami/appearance – Sri Ramanama removes the impurities of the Kali era

 

Chapter – 24 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Nama/name is superior to Nami/appearance – Sri Ramanama removes the impurities of the Kali era

 

It is my sincere effort to explain how the Nama/name would provide the easiest access to Nami/appearance. I believe the Nama is superior to Nami, whoever taken shelter in the Nama have achieved all kinds auspiciousness, I shall explain them briefly. The Supreme Lord Vishnu personified as Lord Sri Ramachandra to provide welfare to his devotees and pious souls, reduce the burden of Mother Earth, and destroy the wicked and arrogant demons, he has protected all those who have taken shelter in his Nama, thus with the simple gesture of repetition of his Nama, the noble-souls achieved an abundance of piousness. Gautama Pathni Devi Ahalya who was cursed to become a rock for her mischievousness, waited for several years reciting Ramanama finally got relieved from the curse at the touch of dust particles from the feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Further, Lord Rama killed the female demon Thadaka/Sukethu Sutha, at the instruction of Sage Vishwamithra, thus she got liberation from the grief of Samsara, moreover all those demons in the association of Thataka got relieved from the Samsara. The mere recitation of the Ramanama removes the darkness of ignorance, and the grief of Samsara, like the powerful rays of the sun remove the darkness of the night. Rama restored peace in the Dhandakavana by annihilating the demons who troubled the Rishis and Sages in the forest, thus while returning to the Kingdom of Ayodhya, visited the Kingdom of Mithila at the instruction of his preceptor, broken the illustrious Shivadhanus and got wedded to Devi Sita, the mere recitation of Ramanama would dispel the fear of death and purifies the mind. Lord Sri Rama restored peace in the world by destroying the wicked demons, I strongly believe that the recitation of Sri Ramanama would remove all the impurities of the Kali era too.

 

Niraguna The  Yehi Bhanthi Bada Nama Prabhau Apar | Kahau Namu Bada Rama The Nija Bichar Anusar ||

Rama Bhagath Hitha Nara  Thanu Dhari | Sahi Sankat Kiye Sadhu Sukhari || Namu Saprema Japath Anayasa | Bhagath Hohim Mudha Mangala Basa || Rama Yek Thapas Thiya Thari | Nama Koti Khal Kumathi Sudhari || Rishi Hitha Rama Sukethu Sutha Ki | Sahitha Sena Sutha Keenhi Bibaki || Sahitha Dhosha Dhukha Dasa Dhurasa | Dhalayi Namu Jimi Rabi Nisi  Nasa || Bhanjeau Rama Aapu Bhava Chapu | Bhava Bhaya Bhanjan Nama Prathapu || Dhandak Banu Prabhu Keenha Suhavan | Jan Man Amitha Nama Kiye  Pavan || Nisichar Nikar Dhale  Raghunandhan | Namu Sakala KaliKalusha Nikandhan ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the easiest way to achieve the Saguna and Nirguna Bhramam- Prakrithi and the material matters have fleeting nature, hence the attachment to those impermanent nature cannot provide permanent bliss

 

Chapter – 24 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the easiest way to achieve the Saguna and Nirguna Bhramam - Prakrithi and the material matters have fleeting nature, hence the attachment to those impermanent nature cannot provide permanent bliss

 

The liberated souls/Viraktha Jeeva who have no interest in worldly matters, lust or desires, free from the impurities of the mind takes up the practice of recitation of Ramanama and meditation, achieve immense pleasure like the fishes in the water, keep splashing with limitless joy. The Saguna Bhramaswaroopa/incarnation of Rama, Krishna, etc. and Nirgunaswaroopa/Athman, which is difficult to perceive, is beyond description or comparison, hence I feel the Sri Ramanama is the easiest way to achieve that Saguna as well as Nirgunaswaroopa Paramathma Paramabhramam reside as soul in the Jeeva which is inseparable from the Prakrithi/essential five elements. Saguna Bhramam and Nirgunabhramam are equally powerful like the fire hidden in the wood, all the wood possess a mighty fire in it, hence the Nama/recitation of Sri Ramanama provides easy access to the all-pervasive unattainable Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam which is omnipresent, free from impurities, the grief of dualities, has neither birth nor death. The all-pervasive indestructible supreme Bhramam is eternal truth, changeless, and absolute bliss. The Prakrithi, and all those material matters of infinite Nama, Roopa, Dhrishya, Shabdha, Sparsha, Rasa, Gandha are destructible, the supreme Bhramam resides as the soul is pure, and indestructible represents eternal bliss. The constant recitation of Sri Ramanama, the practice of austerities, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, meditation and contemplation, Shamadhamadhi, bring the Jeeva closer to the Sacchidhanandhaghana Swaroopa Paramathma, thereby achieve utmost serenity which is the state free from impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in worldly matters, free from redundant thoughts, the grief of dualities, ultimately experience the eternal bliss. The Prakrithi and the material matters have fleeting nature, hence the attachment to those impermanent nature cannot provide permanent bliss.

Sakala Kamana Heen  Je Ram Bhagathi Rasa Leen | Nama Suprema Piyush  Hridha Theenhahu Kiye Man Meen||

 

Gauna Saguna Dhuyi Bhrama Swaroopa | Akatha Agadha Anadhi Anoopa || Merei Math Bad Namu  Dhoohu The | Kiye  Jehim Juga Nija Bas Nija Boothe || Praudi Sujan Jani Janahim Jan Ki | Kahau Pratheethi Preethi Ruchi Man Ki || Yeku Dharugath Dhekhiau Yeku | Pavak Sama Juga Bhrama Bibeku || Ubhaya Agama Juga  Sugama Nama The | Kaheau Namu Bada Bhrama Rama The || Byapak Yeku Bhrama Abinasi | Sath Chethan Dhan Aanandh Rasi|| Asa Prabhu Hridhaya Acchath Abikari | Sakala Jeeva  Jaga Dheena Dhukhari || Nama Niroopan Nama Jathan The | Soau Pragatath Jimi Mol Rathan The ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the Kalimala Harini – The one and only way to get rid of the sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

Chapter – 23 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the Kalimala Harini – The one and only way to get rid of sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

The Ramanama serves the purpose of Manideepa that spread the brilliance all around, and removes the darkness of ignorance in the Jeeva. It purifies the intellect, removes the impurities of lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, and anger, Ahamkara and Mamakara. The Yogis and Mahatmas get rid of interest in worldly matters of impermanent nature, Vishayavisha/toxic poison like interest in material matters and attachments, and constantly recite the Ramanama. These Yogis and Mahatmas are Viraktha, grown dispassionate with the practice of austerities, contemplation and meditation, remain in a supreme state of bliss always. They perceive the Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Paramambhramam/Oneness-in-all, which is pure, unblemished, changeless, eternal, free from afflictions, and keep themselves free from grief and sorrows of Samsara. The Sadhaka/seeker of truth, follows the Santh, Mahatmas and sincerely undertake austerities, vows, Celibacy, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shaucham, Astheyam, Ahimsa, Arjjavam, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, meditation, and contemplation, etc. and achieve the fruitfulness of life. Gradually, they achieve the supernatural powers known an Ashtasidhdhi such as  1) Anima- to reduce the body to the size of an atom, 2 )Garima – expand the size of the body to a colossal size, 3) Laghuthvam – assume infinite lightness of the body, 4) Eshithvam – assume absolute Lordship, 5) Vashithvam – overpowering all, 6) Prapthi – unrestricted access in the Universe, 7) Prakamya – realization of other’s desire etc. The constant recitation of Ramanama remove the grief and sufferings of Samsara. There are four types of devotees of Lord,  1) Arththa/distressed, desolate, 2) Jijjnasu/curious, seeker of truth 3) Arththarththi/ yearn to achieve wealth, possession, richness, money, fame, family, and 4) Gnani/ enlightened one, knower of truth ‘Jeevathma is Paramathma’, knowledge of self, Prakrithi is destructible and the soul is indestructible Purusha and these four kinds of devotees are equally noble, virtuous, and sinless dear to Lord. The enlightened one chooses to engage in the constant recitation of Tharaka Manthra/Ramanama, takes shelter in the Ramanama, and they are the most beloved of the Lord. The Sri Ramanama Mahima was widely spoken in the Vedas and scriptures that could provide commendable rewards in all four Yugas of Krita Yuga, Thretha Yuga, Dwapara Yuga and Kali Yuga and especially in the Kali era which is lack of purity of mind, deeds, words. Hence, the Sri Ramanama is the one and only way to get rid of the sufferings and grief of Samsara and Samsara Chakra.

 

Ramanama Manideepa Dharu Jeeha Dheharim Dhvar | Tulasi Beethar Baherahu Jau Chahasi Ajiar ||

 

Nama Jeeham Japi Jagahim Jogi | Birathi Biranchi Prapancha Biyogi || Bhramasukha Hi Anubhavahim Anoopa | Akatha Anamaya Nama Na Roopa || Jana Chahahim Gooda Gathi Jeau | Nama Jeeham Japi Janahim Theau || Sadhaka Nama Japahim Laya Laya | Ho Him Sidhdha Animadhika  Payam || Japahi Namu Jana Aaratha Bhari | Mitahim Ku Sankat  Hohim Sukhari || Rama Bhagath Jaga  Chari Prakara | Sukrithi Chariau  Anagha Udhara || Chahu Chathura Kahu Nama Adhara | Gyani Prabhuhi Biseshi Piara || Chahu Juga  Chahu Shruthi Nama Prabhau | Kali  Biseshi Nahim Aana Upau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The significance of Nama/name and Nami/appearance/form

 

Chapter – 22 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The significance of Nama/name and Nami/appearance/form

 

The sacred name ‘Ra Ma’ of Lord of the clan of Raghu, Raghubara serves the purpose of Umbrella on the gem-studded crown adorned, the sacred syllables ‘Ra and Ma’ serves the purpose of Master and servant to one another. The Nama/name and the Nami/ appearance are two attributes that are inseparable, hence it is meaningless to rationalize them as superior and inferior. The intellectuals say the appearance cannot exists without the name; hence appearance/form and name are equally significant, but the greatest advantage is that the mere remembrance of the name would help to perceive the form easily. Nama/name and the Nami/appearance are inseparable like Master and servant, the Nama is an Upadhi/tool to get connected to the Saguna Bhramaswaroopa Sacchidhanandha Paramathma Parambhramam, therefore the Santh Mahathma says it would be sinful to attempt to discriminate the Nama/name and Nami/appearance. Any marvelous form is recognized with its name, otherwise, it would remain unimportant and unknown to the world, hence the forms get their appreciation by their names.

 

Yeku Cchathru Yeku Mukutamani Sab Baranani Par Joau | Tulasi Raghubar Nama Ke  Baran Birajath Dhoau ||

 

Samujjath Sarisa Nama Aru  Nami | Preethi Paraspar  Prabhu Anugami || Nama Roopa Dhruyi Esa Upadhi | Akatha Anadhi Susamuchi Sadhi || Ko Bad Chota Kahath Aparadhu | Suni Guna Bhedhu Smucchihahim Sadhu || Dhekhiahim Roopa Nama Adheena | Roopa Gyan Nahim Nama Biheena || Roopa Besesa Nama Binu Jane | Karathala Gatha Na  Parahim Pahichane || Sumiriau Nama Roopa Binu Dhekhe | Aavath Hridhayam Saneha Biseshe|| Nama Roopa Gathi Akatha Kahani | Samucchath  Sukhadha Na Parathi  Bakhani || Aguna Saguna Bicha  Nama Susakhi | Ubhaya Prabodhaka Chathura  Dhubhashi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

Chapter – 21 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

The pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra resemble Varsharithu to devotees, Mahathma, Santh, noble-souls, the Ramanama represent the auspicious months Shravana and Bhadrapada. The sacred syllables ‘Ra and Ma’ represent sweetness and attractiveness resembles eyes of the Santh, Mahathma, who takes immense pleasure in reciting to achieve fruitfulness of life, it is easy to remember and recite, would provide an abundance of meritorious rewards in the Iha/life on the Earth and Paraloka/life after death as well. There is nothing pleasure giving as the remembrance of Ram and Lakshman and the recitation of ‘Ramanama’ which gives perpetual bliss to me. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ represent Jeevathma and Paramathma, inseparable from each other, have no difference at all Jeevathma is Paramathma like Nara and Narayana resembles sustainer of the Universe and purifier of the souls respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ is pure, unblemished, a spectacular ornament adorned on the ears of Bhakthiswaroopini young and attractive celestial damsel, this sacred syllable represents Sun and Moon, maintains the life on the planet Earth and nourishing and relieving the exhaustion respectively. Sri Ramanama represents the nectar that gratifies the sense and provides emancipation as well, it symbolizes the giant tortoise that took hold of the Mount Mandhara from tilting while churning the ocean for nectar of immortality and the serpent Anantha functioned as the churning rope respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra Ma’ represents honey to the bee-like mind of ascetic, noble-souls, Santh, Mahathma, it represents Sri Krishna and Balarama to Devi Yasodha provides immense bliss to the Jeeva who take pleasure in reciting it.

 

Barsha Rithu Raghupathi Bhagathi Tulsi Sali  Sudas | Ramanama Bar Baran Juga Savan Bhadhav Mas ||

Aakhar Madhur Manohar Dhoau | Baran Bilochan Jan Jiya Joau || Sumirath Sulabh Sukhadh Sab Kahu | Loka Lahu Paraloka Nibahu || Kahath Sunath Sumirath Sudi Neeke | Ramalakhan Sama Priya Tulsi Ke || Baranath Baran Preethi Bilagathi | Bhrama Jeeva Sama Sahaja Sandhathi|| Nara Narayan Sarisa Subhratha | Jaga Palak Biseshi Jana Thratha || Bhagathi Suthiya Kala Karana Bibhooshan | Jaga Hitha Hethu Bimala Bidhu Pooshan || Svadh  Thosha Sama  Sugathi Sudha Ke | Kamada Sesha Sama Ghar Basudha Ke || Jana Man Manju Kancha Madhukar Se | Jeeha  Jasomathi Hari Haladhara Se ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

Chapter – 20 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

I shall reverentially prostrate before Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita, who are inseparable, resemble words and their meanings, waves, and water.  They are most promising and compassionate to the distressed Jeeva who have taken shelter in them. I shall prostrate before Lord Raghuvara, who is the Lord of Raghu, represents Sun, Moon, Fire. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra symbolizes Lord Bhrama/ the creator, Lord Vishnu/Preserver, and Lord Rudra/destroyer, he is the essence of Veda and Shastra. He is supreme Bhramam free from attributes/Sathvik, Rajasik, Thamasik, pure, unblemished, has neither birth nor death, resides as a soul in the Jeeva. I shall prostrate before Lord Mahadeva along with Goddess Parvathi who whispers the Tharakamanthra /’Ramanama’ to the ears of the Jeeva who leaves mortal coil on the sacred land of Anandhavana/Kashi, thereby the Jeeva achieves liberation from the repeated births. I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the staunch devotee of Lord Rama, achieved the honor of initial oblation with the recitation of Ramanama.  I shall prostrate before Byadh/hunter Valmiki who met the Saptharishis in the forest, achieved the Mahamanthra, practiced the recitation of Ramanama in reverse order, and achieved the honor of ‘Adhikavi’. Lord Mahadeva emphasizes the significance of the recitation of Ramanama to Goddess Bhavani, that it is as propitious as thousands of sacred names of Lord Sri Ramachandra, later Lord Shiva allocated half of his body to Goddess Bhavani watching her dedication and devotion. Lord Mahadeva who constantly engages in reciting the ‘Ramanama’ experienced the Kalakoota as nectar, the enchanting results of Tharakamanthra transformed the Kalakoota/toxic poison into an ornament on the neck of Lord Mahadeva, further protected the Universe from the mass destruction.

 

Gira Arath Jala Beechi Sama Kahiath Binna Na Binna | Bandhau Seetha Ramapadha Jinhahi Paramapriya Khinna ||

 

Bandhau Ramanama Raghubar Ko | Hethu Krisanu Bhanu Himakara Ko || Bidhi Hari  Haramaya Bedha Prana So | Aguna Anupama Guna  Nidhan So || Mahamanthra Joyi Japath Mahesu | Kasi Mukuthi Hethu Upadhesu || Mahima Jasu Jana  Ganarau | Prathama Poojiath Nama Prabhau || Jana Aadhikabi Nama Prathapu | Bhayau Sudhdhakari Ulata Japau || Sahasa Nama sama Suni Siva Bani | Japi Joyi Piya Sanga Bhavani || Harashe  Hethu Hari Hara Hi Ko | Kiya Bhooshan Thiya Bhooshan Thi Ko || Nama Prabhau Jan Siva Neeko | Kalakoota Phalu Dheenha Ami  Ko ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis, and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 19 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

I shall prostrate before Lord Hanuman, who is the son of Pavana, he is the essence of wisdom, resembles a colossal forest fire to the wicked, and a staunch devotee whose heart is the dwelling place Lord Sri Ramachandra wielded in powerful bow and arrow. I shall prostrate before the Kapipathi/Sugriva, the elderly Jambavan/reech/bear, Nishachara Raja Vibheeshana, Angadha, and all those Vanaras, even though born in the lowly clan, achieved the highest of the devoutness at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall prostrate before all those humans, demons, Devatha, birds, and animals who have sincerely served the Lord, thereby achieved intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall reverentially prostrate before the illustrious Sanaka, Sanandhana, Sanathana and Sanathkumara, Maharishi Narada, Shuka, Rishis, and Sages who are the staunch devotees of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and sincerely pray to shower their compassionate grace upon me. I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of Jagathjanani, Devi Janaki, Janakasutha who is the daughter of Rajarishi Janaka, she is the ocean of mercy, beloved consort of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and I shall sincerely pray to the Mother of Universe to bless me with the refined knowledge. I shall prostrate before Lord of Raghu Sri Ramachandra by mind, words, and deed. He has a charming appearance, pleasing nature, beautiful long eyes resemble lotus flower petals, he destroys the sufferings and grief of Samsara and provide happiness and welfare to the Jeeva who have taken shelter at his lotus feet, I shall bow down before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and sincerely pray for Bhakti, Gnana and Vairagya.

 

Pranau Pavanakumar Khal  Ban  Pavak Gyandhan | Jasu Hridhaya Aagar  Basahim Rama Sar Chapa Dhar ||

 

Kapipathi Reech Nisachar Raja| Angadhadhi Je Kees Samaja || Bandhau Sab Ke  Charan Suhaye | Adhama Sareera Rama Jinha Paye|| Raghupathi Charan Upasak Jethe | Khaga Mriga Sura Nara Asura Samethe || Bandhau Padhasaroja Sab Kere | Je Binu Kama Rama Ke Chere || Suka Sanakadhi Bhagath Muni Naradha | Je Munibar Bigyan Bisaradh || Pranavau Sabahi Dharani  Dhari Seesa | Karahu Kripa Jan Jani Muneesa || Janakasutha  Jagajanani Janaki | Athisaya Priya Karuna Nidhan Ki || Thake  Juga Padhakamala Manavau | Jasu Kripam Niramala Mathi Pavau || Puni Man Bachan Karam Raghunayak | Charanakamala Bandhau Sab Layak || Rajeevanayan Dhare Dhanu Sayak | Bhagath Bipathi Bhanjan Sukha Dhayak ||