Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The splendor of Sri Ramanama – Lord Mahadeva/Avinashi achieved immortality with the recitation of Ramanama

 

Chapter – 26 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The splendor of Sri Ramanama – Lord Mahadeva/Avinashi achieved immortality with the recitation of Ramanama

 

The supreme Lord Mahesha composed a hundred crores of verses praising the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra and it was equally divided among the deities, humans, and demons, finally, all that he much preferred to keep it with him was the sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’, therefore Lord Bhrama and Lord Rama highly eulogize the graciousness of Lord Mahadeva who is the bestower of boons. Lord Shambhu achieved immortality/Avinashi, with the constant recitation of Sri Ramanama, as a result the toxic poison like Kalakoot turned out an ornament on his neck. Lord Mahadeva is the storehouse of virtues and auspiciousness, even though decorated in an inauspicious garland of skulls. The illustrious Sages, Sanakadhis, Siddha, Muni, Jogi, achieves Bhramasukha/Bhramanandha/supreme bliss with the constant recitation of Ramanama. Maharishi Narada enlightens the Jagath/Universe about the Namaprathapa/devoutness of Nama, he is beloved of Lord Hari and Lord Hara, spreading the Bhakti/devotion and Ramanama.  The child-devotee Prahladha achieved the grace of Lord Hari with the constant recitation of the sacred name and became one of the jewels among the ardent devotees/Bhakta Shiromani.  The little child Dhruva who was humiliated by his stepmother Suruchi, immediately abandoned the home and conducted extreme penance at the instruction of Maharishi Narada in the Madhuvana, achieved the grace of supreme Lord Hari, attained the highest of the honor ‘pole star Dhruva’. The Pavanasutha Hanuman achieved the nearness of Lord Rama with his firm devotion and selfless service to Rama. Hence, the Sri Ramanama is highly propitious to the devotees whoever taken shelter in it, the twice-born Ajamila, Ganika/prostitute, the untamed elephant Gajendra, became staunch devotees of Lord, achieved liberation with the constant recitation of Ramanama. Therefore, I am incompetent to describe the glory and the splendor of practice of recitation of Ramanama which is beyond words.

 

Bhrama  Rama The Namu Bada Bara Dhayak Bara Dhani | Ramacharitha Sathakoti Maha Liya Mahesa Jiya Jani ||

Nama Prasadha Sambhu Abinasi| Saju Amangala Mangalarasi || Suka Sanakadhi Sidhdha Muni Jogi | Nama Prasadha Bhramasukha Bhogi || Naradha Janeau Nama Prathapu | Jagapriya Hari Hari Hara Priya Apu || Namu Japath Prabhu Keenha Prasadhu | Bhagath Siromani Bhe Prahaladhu || Dhruva Sagalani Japeau Hari Nau | Payau Achala Anupama Dau || Sumiri Pavanasutha Pavana Namu | Apane Bas  Kari Rakhe  Ramu || Apathu Ajamilu Gaju Ganikau | Bhaye Mukutha Harinama Prabhau || Kahai  Kaham Lagi Nama Badayi | Ramu Na  Sakahim Nama Guna Gayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima - whoever taken shelter in the Sri Ramanama won’t experience grief not even in their dreams

 

Chapter – 25 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima - whoever taken shelter in the Sri Ramanama won’t experience grief not even in their dreams

 

The scriptures highly speak about the recitation of Sri Ramanama and Ramanama Mahima, the Bheel Yuvathi Shabari who is famous for her pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra achieved liberation with the mere recitation of the sacred Sri Ramanama. The Pakshiraj Jatayu who fought against Ravana while abducting Devi Sita was badly wounded, left mortal coil on the lap of Lord Sri Rama reciting his name, thus attained liberation from the Samsara.  The Lord protected all those who have taken shelter in him and his Nama. Sugriva who was hiding in the dense forest in fear of Bali lost Kingdom, and his wife, took shelter in Rama, eventually regained lost glories and Kingdom.  Vibheeshana the younger brother to Ravana was humiliated and driven out of Lanka took shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, was later crowned as the King of Lanka. The army of Vanaras and bears who have taken shelter in the Sri Ramanama and constructed a mighty bridge across the vast ocean at the instruction of Rama. All those huge stones and rocks written the Ramanama on it heaved to the ocean were floated on the water and formed a colossal bridge across the ocean. Thus, the army of Vanaras and bears Vibheeshana along with the Rama and Lakshman crossed the mighty ocean, battled against Ravana and annihilated the entire clan of demon, returned with Devi Sita to the Kingdom of Ayodhya. The illustrious Rishis and Sages have sung in praise of the valor of Rama, and the sincere servants of Rama, the army of Vanaras, bear fondly remembered the miracle of the Sri Ramanama recited with pure love and devotion. Hence, whoever taken shelter in the Sri Ramanama won’t experience grief not even in their dreams.

 

Sabari  Geedh Susevakni Sugathi Dheenhi Raghunatha | Nama Udhare Amitha Khal Bedh Bidhitha Guna Gatha ||

Rama Sukanda Bibeeshana Dhoau | Rakhe Saran Jana Sabu Koau || Nama Gareeb Aneka Nevaje | Loka Bedh Bar  Biridha Biraje || Rama Bhalu Kapi Kataku Batora| Sethu Hethu Shramu Keenha Na Thora || Namu Leth Bhavasindhu Sukhahim | Karahu Bicharu Sujan Man Mahim || Rama Sakula Rana  Ravanu  Mara | Siya Sahitha Nija Pura Pagu  Dhara || Raja  Ramu Avadha Rajadhani | Gavath Guna Sura Muni Bara Bani || Sevak Sumirath Namu Sapreethi | Binu Shrama Prabala Moha Dhalu Jeethi || Phirath Sanehu Magan Sukha Apane | Nama Prasadh Socha  Nahim Sapane ||

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 ||