Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Sage Kakabhusundi describes the Paramarththa Thaththva

 

Chapter - 117- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi describes the Paramarththa Thaththva

 Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, no one knows the secret ways of Lord Raghupathi, whoever comes to know by the grace of Lord would never fall, a victim of Maya of Mayapathi, not even in their dreams or never get soaked in the interest of worldly matters, such as wealth, richness, fame, money, wife, children, companion and relatives, etc. Oh! Garuda, listen to me, whoever listens or reads the disparities between wisdom and Bhakti/devotion would develop perpetual devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Rama. Oh! Thatha, without the knowledge of the concept of Bhakti, it is impossible to understand the Paramarththa Thaththva, that is ‘Eswara Amsa, Jeeva Abinashi”/ Jeevathma is the essence of Paramathma. The supreme Bhramam/Paramathma is eternal, pure, unblemished, changeless, free from afflictions, has neither birth nor death, inseparable from Maya but free from the persuasion of Maya. The Sacchidhananda Swaroopa Parmathma is indestructible Purusha, inseparable from the destructible Prakrithi/Maya, who is a charmer influence all the animate and inanimate things in the Universe. The Jeeva under the influence of Maya, drenched in worldly matters dance to her tunes, like the monkey to its Master, and a caged parrot. Jeevathma is the minuscule particle of Paramathma which is supreme bliss, soaked in Maya of infinite Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance, Gandha/smell, remains ignorant, unless and until the Jeeva get rid of the Maya it cannot unite with the Paramathma. The Vedas and scriptures described countless ways to remove the knot of the Jeeva from the Maya, but everything gets harder due to the Jeeva's excessive ignorance, lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, anger and arrogance, hence the unfortunate never came to know the inseparable bond of Jeevathma with the Parmathma or never tries to unite with the Bhramam."  

Sage Kakabhusundi continues "Oh! Khagapathi, the fortunate Jeeva with the grace of Lord Sri Hari, resembles a cow, the pieties /Sathvik nature resides in their hearts,  it consumes on the green grass-like austerities, Japa, Thapa, Yoga, vows, observance of celibacy, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shaucham, Astheyam, Ahimsa, Yama, Niyama, Arjjavam, purity of mind and body, contentment, etc. In this way it possesses innumerable virtues engages in religious and spiritual practices recommended by Veda and Shastras, as a result, the milk like an abundance of meritorious rewards flows from its bosom. Once, the cow gives birth to a calf, it would automatically get tied with the rope of love with its calf, the self-control resembles the rope tied on the leg of cow while milking, and the pot represents faith, the person who milks the cow symbolize pure mind. Oh! Garuda, after receiving an abundance of milk from the cow resemble righteousness, it should keep for boiling in the blazing fire of desirelessness, the milk boiled should be kept for cooling, and the process resembles the contentment and forbearance,  after adding a little bit of curd with the cooled milk. The curd is churned in a mud pot resemble cheerfulness, with the help of chord and wooden stick resemble self-control  truthfulness and pleasing nature,  the end result will be the pure  butter resemble dispassion.”

 

Yaha Rahasya  Raghunatha Kara  Begi Na Janayi Koyi | Jo Janayi Raghupathi Kripa Sapanehu Moha Na HOyi || Aurau Gyana Bhakthi Kara Bhedha Sunahu Suprabeena | Jo Suni Hoyi Rama Padhapreethi Sadha Abicchina ||

Sunahu Thatha Yaha Akatha Kahani | Samujjatha Banayi Na  Jayi Bakhani || Eshwara Amsa Jeeva Abinasi | Chethana Amala Sahaja Sukharasi || So Mayabasa  Bhayau Gosayi | Bandhyo Kari Marakata KI Nayi || Jada Chethanahi Granthi Pari Gayi | Jadhapi Mrisha Chootatha Kadinayi || Thab The Jeeva Bhayau Samsari | Choota Na Granthi Na Hoyi Sukhari || Shruthi Purana Bahu Kaheau Upayi | Choot Na  Adhika  Adhika  Arujjayi || Jeeva Hridhaya Thama Moha Biseshi | Granthi Choot Kimi Parayi Na Dhekhi || Asa Sanjoga Esa Jab Karayi | Thabahu Kadhachith So Niruarayi || Sathvik Shradhdha Dhenu Suhayi | Jau Harikripa Hridhaya Basa Ayi || Japa Thapa Bratha Jama Niyama Apara | Je Shruthi Kaha Subha Dharma Achara || Theyi Thrina  Haritha  Charai  Jab  Gayi | Bhava  Baccha Sisu Payi Penhayi || Noyi  Nibriththi Pathra  Biswasa | Nirmala Mana Aahira Nijadhasa || Parama Dharmamaya Paya Dhuhi Bhayi | Avatai Anala  Akama Banayi || Thosha Marutha Thab Cchama Judavai | Dhrithi Sama Javanu Dheyi Jamavai || Mudhitha Mathai Bichara Mathani | Dhama Adhara  Raju Sathya  Subani || Thab Mathi Kadi Leyi Navaneetha | Bimala Biraga Subhaga Supuneetha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The disparities between the practice of wisdom and devotion

 

Chapter - 115- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The disparities between the practice of wisdom and devotion

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, I have attained intense devotion at the lotus feet of Rama while I was in the form of a crow, I have witnessed the marvelous infant Rama with this form and all my misapprehensions were disappeared, hence the appearance of crow is beloved to me. I was cursed by Sage Lomasa for my stubbornness to Saguna worship of Lord, eventually, I have attained the greatest of the boons which are difficult to achieve even for Yogis, and Rishis after several years of austerities and penance.” Lord Shankara speaks to Goddess Bhavani “ Oh! Uma, the Jeeva who invest their entire life for penance and austerities, and learn Veda and scriptures without pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama is the same as abandoning the herds of cow and searching for plants that yield milk.” Oh! Khagapathi, listen to me carefully, the ignorant and unfortunate Jeeva seek happiness without the practice of pure love and devotion are fools, same as the person who forsakes ferry and swims across the ocean.”  

Garuda began to speak meticulously in a soft tone “Oh! Prabho, I have been freed from qualms, doubts, worries, and anxiousness after listening to your nectar-like speeches praising the splendor of Lord Rama, I have attained serenity of mind with your grace. Oh! Gracious Sage, the Veda, scriptures, Rishis, and Sages emphasize that the achievement of wisdom/Paramarththa Thaththvam/Oneness-in-all is extremely difficult, Oh! Prabho, Sage Lomasa made an effort to impart the knowledge of Supreme Bhramam to you was disappointed at your reaction, you have chosen devotion as superior to the wisdom of eternal truth. Oh! Prabho, kindly describe the difference between the practice of supreme wisdom and devotion elaborately.” The sagacious Sage Kakabhusundi began to speak after listening to the marvelous query of Garuda “Oh! Khagapathi, there is not much difference between wisdom/Paramarththa and devotion, both are highly propitious, relieve the Jeeva from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence and repeated births. The illustrious Sages have given brilliant explanations of the both, listen to them carefully.  The attainment of wisdom, dispassion/Bairagya, Yoga, Bigyana are masculine and laborious tasks,  the devotion is meant for women naturally considered as delicate, impure and dull by  birth.”

Thathe Yaha Thana Mohi Priya Bhayau Ramapadha Neha | Nija Prabhu Dharasana Payau Gaye Sakala Sandheha ||

Bhagathi Paccha Had Kari Raheau Dheenhi Maharishi Sapa | Muni Dhurllabha Bara Payau Dhekhehu Bhajana Prathapa ||

Je Asi Bhagathi Jani Pariharahi | Kevala Gyana Hethu Shrama Karahi || The Jada  Kamadhenu Griha Thyagi | Khojatha Aaku Phirahi Paya Lagi || Sunu Khagesa  Haribhagathi Bihayi | Je Sukha Chahahi Aana Upayi || The Sada  Mahasindhu Binu Tharani | Pairi Para  Chahahi Jada Karani || Suni Bhusundi Ke Bachana Bhavani | Boleau Garuda Harashi Mridhubani || Thava PRasadha Prabhu Mama Ura Mahi | Samsaya Soka  Moha Bhrama Nahi || Suneau Puneetha Ramaguna Grama | Thumhari Kripa Laheau Bishrama || Yek Bath Prabhu Poocheau Thohi | Kahahu Bujjayi Kripanidhi Mohi || Kahahi Santh Muni Bedha Purana | Nahi Kacchu Dhurllabha Gyana Samana || Soyi Muni Thumha San  Kaheau Gosayi | Nahi Aadharehu Bhagathi Ki Nayi || Gyanahi Bhagathihi Anthara Ketha | Sakala Kahahu Prabhukripa Niketha || Suni Uragari Bachana Sukha Mana | Sadhara Boleau Kaga Sujana || Bhagathihi Gyanahi  Nahi Kacchu Bhedha | Ubhaya Harahi Bhava Sambhava  Khedha || Natha Muneesa  Kahahi Kacchu Anthara | Savadhana Soau Sunu Bihangabara || Gyana Biraga  Joga  Bigyana | Ye Sab Purusha Sunahu Harijana || Purusha Prathapa PRabhala Sab Bhanthi | Abala Abala Sahaja Jadajathi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabhusundi removes the misconception of Garuda

 

Chapter - 114 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi removes the misconception of Garuda

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the compassionate Sage Lomasa blessed me “Oh! Child, you are a sincere devotee of Lord Rama, you are free from the impurities of lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, and pride, you are the storehouse of virtues, you have a boon of ICCHAMRITHYU/death at one's own will, you are a repository of virtues and dispassion. Hence, wherever you live, your thoughts would be fixed at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, the ignorance and delusion will have no access in your heart or mind. Oh! Child, you would be free from the sufferings and grief of worldly matters, sufferings caused by the duality’s happiness and sorrow, respect and disrespect, fame and ill-fame, etc., the time will have no influence on you. Oh! Thatha, the splendors of Lord Sri Ramachandra and the object of various incarnations of Lord Sri Hari as mentioned in the scriptures and Shashthras would be thoroughly known to you without much effort. Your devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama would multiply abundantly, and whatever you earn would achieve with the grace of Lord Sri Hari.” Oh! Garuda, thus Sage Lomasha poured an abundance of blessings upon me was followed by the heavenly voice “Oh! Enlightened Sage Lomasha, may all your predictions become true upon the sincere devotee of mine by word, deed, and thought.” I rejoiced at heart, instantly all my qualms were disappeared. Oh! Garuda, after obtaining permission from the sage, I have reverentially prostrated before him, and returned to this hermitage, heart full of joy after obtaining the rarest boon from the Lord I have settled in this hermitage more than seven hundred and twenty Kalpa engaged in the meditation and contemplation of Lord Rama. Oh! Garuda, listen to me carefully, whenever Lord Sri Hari personifies as the son of King of Kosala in the city of Ayodhya for the welfare of noble souls, Santh, Mahathma, I would go and reside in the city to witness the marvelous childhood sport of the infant Rama, after a certain period of time, I would return to my hermitage fixing the marvelous image of infant of Rama in my heart, Oh! Garuda, I have described the reason for continuing to worship in the form of a crow, how did I achieve the form of a crow, etc. elaborately. I think I have cleared all your doubts, the legend of Ramacharitha and the devotion to the infant Rama is marvelous indeed.”

 

Sadha Ramapriya  Hohu Thumha Subha Guna  Bhavana Amana | Kamaroopa  Icchamarana  Gyana Biraga  Nidhana || Jehi  Aashrama Thumha Basab Puni Sumiratha Sreebhagavantha | Byapihi Thaha Na Abidhya  Jojana Yeka  Prajantha ||

Kala Karma Guna  Dhosha Subhau | Kacchu Dhukha Thumhahi  Na Byapihi Kau || Rama Rahasya Lalitha Bidhi Nana | Guptha  Pragata Ithihasa  Purana || Binu Shrama Thumha Janaba Sab Soau | Nitha  Nava Neha  Ramapadha Hoau || Jo Iccha  Karihahu Manamahi | Hariprasadha  Kacchu Dhurllabha Nahi || Suni Muni Aasisha Sunu Mathidheera | Bhramagira Bhayi Gagana  Gambheera || Yevamasthu Thava  Bacha Muni Gyani | Yaha Mama Bhagatha Karma Mana Bani || Suni Nabhagira  Harasha Mohi Bhayau | Prema Magana Sab Samsaya  Gayau || Kari Binathi Muni Aayasu Payi | Padha  Saroja  Puni Puni Siru Nayi || Harasha  Sahitha  Yehi Ashrama Aayau | Prabhuprasadha  Dhurllabha  Bara Payau || Iha Basatha Mohi Sunu Khageesa | Beethe  Kalapa  Sath Aru Beesa || Karau Sadha  Raghupathi Gunagana | Sadhara Sunahi Bihanga  Sujana || Jab Jab Avadhapuri Raghubeera | Dharahi Bhagatha Hitha Manuja Sareera || Thab Thab  Jayi Ramapura  Rahau | Sisuleela  Biloki Sukha Lahau || Puni Ura  Rakhi Rama Sisuroopa | Nija Ashrama Aavau Khagabhoopa || Katha  Sakala Mei Thumhahi Sunayi | Kaga Dheha Jehi Karana Payi || Kahiau Thatha Sab Prasanna Thumhari | Ramabhagathi Mahima  Athi Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The crow attains Ananyabhakthi/perpetual devotion at the lotus feet of Rama as a boon

 

Chapter - 113 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The crow attains Ananyabhakthi/perpetual devotion at the lotus feet of Rama as a boon

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, I was so inattentive while Sage Lomasha was describing the splendor of absolute Bhramam, hence the Sage cursed me to become a crow, immediately I have assumed the form of a crow, I reverentially bowed before the sage and joyfully took a flight, absorbed in the thought of Jewel of Raghu’s Lord Rama.” Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, whoever devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would get freed from lust, desire, anger, jealousy, pride, ego, and perceive the whole Universe and its living non-living things as the Lord, hence how could they keep animosity in their hearts?”

 

Sage Kakabhusundi continues “Oh! Khagapathi, it was not the fault of Sage who cursed me to become a crow, it is the supreme Bhramam that resides as a soul in the heart of Jeeva, knower of all who prompts the Jeeva to act accordingly. The merciful Lord tested my devotion by clouding the sage’s description on Bhramam, later Sage Lomasha was lamented watching me in the form of a crow, knowing me as a sincere devotee of Lord of Sri Hari, he was amazed by my extraordinary forbearance and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, he called me back once again. He pacified me, and gladly imparted the sacred syllabus to please Lord Rama. Oh! Garuda, The gracious Sage Lomasha also taught me how to worship Lord Rama in his infant form, I was taught to perceive that magnificent form of Balaroopa of Lord Rama in my mind, which was supremely mesmerizing and delightful as I was described to you already. Oh! Garuda, the compassionate Sage Lomasha, detained me in his hermitage for a long time and described the entire ‘Sri Ramacharitha Manas’/lake like exploits of Lord Rama to me, then he told to me compassionately “Oh! Child, I have described the marvelous Sri Ramacharitha Manas by the grace of Lord Shambhu. I know you are a fervent devotee of Lord Rama that’s why I have described them all to you. Oh! Dear child, do not reveal the sacred Sri Ramacharitha Manas, lake-like exploits of Lord Sri Ramachandra to the people who have no devotion, or faith at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.” Sage Lomasha admonished me in different ways, I repeatedly bowed at his feet, he affectionately patted on my head with his lotus-like palm, and poured blessings “Oh! Dear son, with my grace and your sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, you would achieve Ananyabhakthi/perpetual devotion on Lord Sri Ramachandra and his exploits would permanently reside in your heart.”

 

Thuratha Bhayau Mei  Kaga  Thab Puni Munipadha  Siru Nayi | Sumiri Rama Raghubamsa  Mani Harashitha Chaleau Udayi || Uma Je Rama Charana Ratha Bigatha Kama Madha Krodha | Nija Prabhumaya Dhekhahi Jagatha Kehi Sana Karahi Birodha ||

Sunu Khagesa Nahi Kacchu Rishi Dhooshana | Ura Preraka  Raghubamsa  Bibhooshana || Kripasindhu Muni Mathi Kari  Bhori | Leenhi Prema  Pareeccha Mori || Mana Bacha Krama Mohi Nija  Janajana | Muni Mathi PUni Pheri Bhagavana|| Rishi Mama  Mahatha Seelatha  Dhekhi | Ramacharana  Biswasa  Biseshi || Athi Bismaya  Puni Puni Pacchithayi | Sadhara Muni Mohi Leenha Bolayi || Mama Parithosha  Bibidhi Bidhi Keenha | Harashitha Ramamanthra  Thab Dheenha || Balakaroopa  Ramakara Dhyana | Kaheau  Mohi Muni  Kripanidhana || Sundhara Sukhadha  Mohi Athi Bhava | So Prathamahi Mei Thumhahi Sunava || Muni Mohi Kacchuka Kala Thaha Rakha | Ramacharithamanasa  Thab Bhasha || Sadhara Mohi Yaha Katha  Sunayi | Puni Bole  Muni Gira  Suhayi || Ramacharitha  Sara Guptha  Suhava | Sambhu Prasadha  Thatha Mei  Pava || Thohi Nija Bhagatha Ramakara Jani | Thathe Mei Sab Kaheau Bakhani || Ramabhgathi Jinha Ke  Ura Nahi | Kabahu Na Thatha  Kahia  Thinha  Pahi || Muni  Mohi Bibidhi Bhanthi Samujjava | Mei  Saprema  Munipadha  Siru Nava || Nija Kara Kamala  Parasi Mama  Seesa | Harashitha Aasisha Dheenha Muneesa || Ramabhagathi Abirala  Ura  Thore | Basihi Sadha Prasadha  Ab More ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The curse of Sage Lomasha

 

Chapter - 112 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The curse of Sage Lomasha

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Khagapathi, the illustrious Sage Lomasha who is a Bhramajjyani passionately described the highest of wisdom, the nature of absolute Bhramam, but I was absorbed in various thoughts, my mind was racing with various questions while the Sage Lomasha was describing the splendor of Nirgunaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam. “ 1)There won’t be anger without ignorance, hence the concept of ‘duality’ is absolute truth.  2) The Jeevathma created with the influence of Maya of Mayapathi cannot be similar to the Paramathma. The Jeeva is impure, drenched in dualities, constantly undergoes sufferings and grief of worldly existence, soaked in worldly matters are subject to change and destruction, 3) the Paramathma is attributeless, neither birth nor death, free from impurities, unblemished, changeless, eternal bliss. 4) The grief and sufferings of worldly existence cause almost the same experience to all the living beings, 5) Jeeva who has the possession of Parasmani never be unsatisfied, 6) anger and hatred always stir anxiety, 7) a lustful Jeeva cannot lead an innocent life, 8) the person afflicted with the curse of Bhramin can’t live in peace, 9) no action without the results, or no action performed without an attachment or desire for fruits even after achieving self-realization/Bhramajjyana.  10)The association of wicked and deceitful people will not bring goodness or spiritual wisdom. 11) A manipulative person cannot be happy, 12) an Athmajjyani/knower of absolute Bhramam, the concept of Oneness-in-all, won’t fall into the trap of repeated births. 13) The person who is hostile to Lord Sri Hari cannot achieve the serenity of mind, 14) a King cannot perform the duties and responsibilities of the Kingdom without the knowledge in statecraft, 15) the sins will not persist after reciting the exploits of Lord Sri Hari, 16) the pious deeds bring an abundance of meritorious rewards like the wicked deeds to bring the sins, ill fame, and grief.  17) There is no glorious deed as the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari which was highly spoken by the Rishis, Sages, Veda, and scriptures. 18) Is there any loss grievous than the absence of worship of Lord Srihari and singing in praise of him, and listening to his glorious legends, even after achieving the rarest birth as a human? 19) Is there any sin dangerous as spreading rumors, talking bad about a person in his absence, or doing something to destroy other people? 20) is there any virtue superior to compassion and kindness to living and non-living things? Oh! Garuda, in this way, I have questioned myself about various things and lost track of the subject Sage Lomasha was narrating to me. I was completely wedged into the topic of  Saguna/embodied form of worship of Lord Sri Hari, till I have heard the furious words from sage Lomasha “Oh! Fool, you have been so careless and inattentive, while I was imparting the lessons on the supreme Bhramam, you were so absorbed in your own world of thoughts and engaged in arguments.  You did not show any interest in the ultimate truth, and you haven’t shown respect to the supreme wisdom and seated like a crow before me. Oh! Fool, you have been so self-opinioned, therefore you will be born as a crow.” Oh! Garuda, I was not alarmed or lamented at the curse of Sage Lomasha, I reverentially bowed before the Sage.”

 

Barambara Sakopa Muni Karayi Niroopana Gyana | Mei Apane Mana Baita Karau Bibidhi Anumana || Krodha Ki Dhaitha Budhdhi Binu Dhvaitha Ki Binu  Agayna | Mayabasa  Paricchinna  Jadajeeva  Ki Esa Samana ||

Kabahu Ki Dhukha Sab Kara  Hitha Thake | Thehi Ki Dharidhra Parasa  Mani Jake || Paradhrohi Ki Hohi Nisanka | Kami Puni Ki Rahahi Akalanka || Bamsa Ki Raha Dhvija Anahitha  Keenhe | Karma  Ki Hohi Swaroopahi Cheenhe || Kahu  Sumathi Ki Khala Sanga Jami | Subha Gathi Pava Ki Parathriya Gami || Bhava Ki Parahi Paramathma  Bindhaka | Sukhi Ki Hohi Kabahu Harinindhaka || Raju Ki Rahayi Neethi Binu Jane | Agha  Ajasa Ki Pavayi Koyi || Labhu Ki Kicchu Hari Bhagathi Samana | Jehi Gavahi Shruthi Santha Purana || Hani Ki Jaga Yehi Sama  Kicchu Bhayi | Bhajia Na  Ramahi Nara Thanu Payi || Agha Ki Pisunatha Sama Kacchu Ana | Dharma Ki Dhaya Sarisa  Harijana || Yehi Bidhi Amithi Juguthi Mana Gunau | Muni Upadhesa  Na Sadhara Sunau || PUni Puni Saguna Paccha Mei Ropa | Thab Muni Boleau Bachana Sakopa || Mooda Parama Sikha  Dheau Na Manasi | Uththara  Prathiuththara Bahu Aanasi || Sathya Bachana  Biswasa  Na Karahi | Bayasa  Iva Sabahi The Darahi || Sada Swapaccha  Thava Hridhaya  Bisala | Sapadhi Hohi Pacchi Chandala || Leenha Shrapa  Mei Seesa  Chadayi | Nahi Kacchu Bhaya Na  Dheenatha Aayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabhusundi meets Sage Lomasha

 

Chapter - 111 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi meets Sage Lomasha

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, whenever I recollect the advice of my preceptor, my love for Lord of Raghu would bourgeon, I kept singing in praise of Lord Rama and it provided me great strength to me. Once, I met Sage Lomasa who was seated under the Banyan tree located in Mount Meru, I reverentially greeted the Sage, and appealed to him to describe the glories of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Sage Lomasha enquired the purpose of my visit to him, I have explained my qualms, repeatedly prostrated before him, and requested to describe the method of worship of Sagunaswaroopa of the supreme Lord. Oh! Khagapathi, after listening to my polite request, Sage Lomasha described the virtues of Lord Rama, Lord of Raghus. The illustrious Sage Lomasha is a Bhramajjyani, he began to explain the nature of the supreme Bhramam which is pure, unblemished, omnipresent, reside as a soul in the Jeeva causes the functioning of mind intellect, Chiththa, Ahamkara, Prana, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, invisible and incomparable, free from attributes of Rajasik, Sathvik, and Thamasik, has neither birth nor death, eternal and supreme bliss. The compassionate sage Lomasha spoke “Oh! Bhramin, the Veda emphasize that Jeevathma is Paramathma, you are that supreme Bhramam, you are not different from that Bhramam, like the ripples on the water. You have no separate existence, you are not independent, you are dependent on that Sacchidhananda Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam” In this way, Sage Lomasha taught me about the Nirguna Bhramam/attributeless Bhramam in different ways, but it did not appeal to my heart. I have repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of the Sage Lomasha and requested “Oh! Mahathma, kindly describes the methods of the worship of Lord Rama who is the Supreme Bhramam personified as the son of King Kosala. Oh! Prabho, my mind takes immense pleasure in the worship of Lord Rama, like the fish in the crystal-clear water, how can I keep myself away from the worship? Oh! Prabho, kindly be gracious to teach me the worship of Lord Rama, so that I can behold the marvelousness of the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra with the worship at his lotus feet, after that, I would be back to listen to the lecture about the attributeless Bhramam.” Sage Lomasha described the glorious legends of Lord Sri Hari, and concluded with the virtues of attributeless all-pervasive Bhramam, which was not appealed to me, I had a series of discussions with the Sage that roused resentment in him. Oh! Garuda, it is quite natural that the passion incites in the heart of enlightened soul, the constant friction on the sandalwood causes to ignite the fire.”

 

Guru Ke Bachana  Surathi Kari Ramacharana Manulaga | Raghupathi Jasa  Gavatha Phirau Cchana Chana Nava Anuraga || Mreu Sikhara Bata Cchaya Muni Lomasa  Aasana | Dhekhi Charana  Siru Nayau Bachana Kaheau Athi Dheena || Suni Mama Bachana Bineetha  Mridhu Muni Kripala Khagaraja | Mohi Sadhara  Poocchath Bhaye Dhvija  Aayahu Kehi Kaja || Thab Mei Kaha Kripanidhi Thumha Sarbagya Sujana | Saguna Bhrama Avaradhana Mohi Kahahu Bhagavana ||

Thab Muneesa  Raghupathi Gunagatha | Kahe Kacchuka  Sadhara Khaganatha || Bhramagyana  Ratha Muni Bigyani | Mohi Parama Adhikari Jani || Lage Karana Bhrama Upadhesa | Aja Adhvaitha  Aguna  Hridhayesa || Akala Aneeha  Anama Aroopa | Anubhava  Gamya  Akhanda Anoopa || Mana Gotheetha  Amala Abinasi | Nirbikara  Niravadhi Sukharasi || So Thau Thahi Thohi Nahi Bhedha | Bari Beechi Iva Gavahi Bedha || Bibidhi Bhanthi Mohi Muni Samujjava | Nirguna Matha Mama  Hridhaya Na Aava || Puni Mei Kaheau Nayi Padha  Seesa | Saguna Upasana Kahahu Muneesa || Ramabhagathi Jala Mama  Manameena | Kimi  Bilagayi Muneesa  Prabeena || Soyi Upadhesa  Kahahu Kari Dhaya | Nija Nayananhi Dhekhai Raghuraya || Bhari Lochana  Biloki Avadhesa | Thab  Sunihau Nirguna Upadhesa || Muni Puni Kahi Harikatha Anoopa | Khandi Saguna Matha  Aguna Niroopa || Thab Mei Nirguna Matha  Kara Dhoori | Saguna  Niroopaau Kari Hada  Bhoori || Uththara  Prathiuththara Mei Keenha | Muni Thana Bhaye Krodha  Ke Cheenha || Sunu Prabhu Bahuth Avagya Kiya | Upaja Krodha  Gyaninha  Ke Hiya || Athi  Sangarshana  Jau Kara  Koyi | Anala  Pragata  Chandhana The  Hoyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabhusundi describes about his various births to Garuda

 

Chapter - 110 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi describes about his various births to Garuda

 Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Khagapathi, my preceptor/twice-born, was extremely gladdened at heart listening to the boons of Lord Mahadeva, he shed tears of joy, after that he returned home contemplating upon Lord Shambhu. As predicted by Lord Shambhu I have moved to the mountains of Vindhyachala, assumed the form of a serpent, and easily shed the mortal coil. Oh! Garuda, after that whatever birth I have taken, was easily dropped with the grace of Lord Mahadeva, like the human changes their clothes. I have been freed from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence with the boon of Lord Mahadeva. Oh! Khagapathi, in this way, I have assumed several births, and easily got rid of, but my memories of each birth have lingered in me. I had the blessings of Lord Mahadeva, in each birth I had intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, but I could not erase the pious and amiable disposition of my preceptor from my mind. Oh! Garuda, the Veda, and scriptures highly emphasize the birth of the twice-born as the last birth of a Jeeva, which is difficult to achieve even for the deities. Thus, all my births I was so devoted to Lord Sri Hari, my favorite childhood sport was practicing devotion and singing in praise of Lord Sri Hari. I have grown up to an adult in the family of Bhramin, my father taught me great lessons from various Shastras, but none was attractive to my mind, all my desires and interest in worldly matters were disappeared, all that I want to worship Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! King of birds, who would like to nurture the donkey after leaving the cow? I was so devoted to the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, hence the Nigamagamashathras or lessons on various subjects did not go into my mind. Finally, my parents left their mortal coil, I have withdrawn to the forest contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari who is the protector of his devotees. In the forest, I have visited illustrious saints, Rishis, Santh Mahathma, and reverentially greeted them, and joyfully spent time listening to their lectures describing the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Garuda, wherever I go I was least noticed by all, with the grace of Lord Shambhu. The three kinds of desires/Eshana, such as Puthreshna/wish to have virtuous offspring, Viththeshna/ wish to amass wealth, Mithreshna/wish to achieve fame, have completely disappeared from me, I have been yearning to live in solitude contemplating upon Lord Rama. I have decided “I have born as a twice-born to accomplish the purpose of my birth, that is the return to the abode of Lord Sri Hari.” Oh! Garuda, the Nirguna Swaroopa Paramathma concept/the all-pervasive Bhramam did not please me, I was yearning to witness the Saguna Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam, and my desire to witness the Sacchidhanandaswaroopa Paramthma Parambhramam grew uncontrollable.”

 

Suni Sivabachana Harashi Guru Yevamasthu Ithi Bhashi | Mohi Prabodhi Gayau Griha Sambhu Charana Ura  Rakhi || Preritha Kala Bindhi Giri Jayi Bhayau Mei Byala | Puni Prayasa Binu So Thanu Thajeau Gaya Kacchu Kala || Joyi Thanu Dharau Thajaau Puni Anayasa  Harijana | Jimi Noothana Pata Pahirayi Nara Pariharayi Purana || Siva Rakhi Shruthi Neethi Aru Mei Nahi Pava  Klesa | Yehi Bidhi Dhareau Bibidhi Thanu Gyana Na Gayau Khagesa ||

Thrijaga Deva Nara Joyi Thanu Dharau | Thaha Thaha Rama Bhajana Anusarau || Yek Soola Mohi Bisara Na Kau | Guru Kara  Komala Seela Subhau || Charama Dheha Dhvija Kai Mei Payi | Sura Dhurllabha Purana Shruthi Gayi || Khelau Thahu Balakanha Meela | Karau Sakala Raghunayaka Leela || Prauda Bhaye Mohi Pitha Padava | Samajjau Sunau  Gunau  Nahi Bhava || Mana The  Sakala  Basana  Bhagi | Kevala Rama Charana Laya Lagi || Kahu Khagesa  Asa Kavana Abhagi | Khari Seva Suradhenuhi Thyagi || Premamagana Mohi Kacchu Na  Sohayi | Hareau Pitha Padayi Padayi || Bhaye Kalabasa  Jab Pithu Matha | Mei Ban  Gayau  Bhajana Janathratha || Jaha Jaha Bipina Muneeswara  Pavau | Ashrama Jayi Jayi Siru Navau || Boojjau Thinhahi Rama Gunagaha | Kahahi Sunau Harashitha Khaganaha || Sunatha Phirau Hari Guna  Anubadha | Abyahatha Gathi Sambhu Prasadha || Chooti Thribidhi Eshana Gadi | Yek Lalasa  Ura Athi Badi || Ramacharana Barija  Jab Dhekhau | Thab Nija Janma Saphala Kari  Lekhau || Jehi Poocheau Soyi Muni Asa Kahayi | Eswara Sarba Bhoothamaya Ahayi || Nirguna  Matha Nahi Mohi Sohayi | Sagunabhrama Rathi Ura Adhikayi ||