Greatness of India –Mahans-Rama Nama discourse series-By Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji – Part- 8

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Radhe Krishna To All,

 

In Adyatma Ramayana the question is put forth, 'what does one who has received

the Grace of Lord Rama by doing japa (chanting) of Rama Nama attain?’

 

Every morning Lord Rama comes to the Royal court from His palace on foot. He

then wears the Paduka (footwear). The Kula Guru (Family Guru) Vasishta is seated

in the Court; Brahmins who perform ‘agni hotra’ are all seated in the court;

Rama’s father, the King and His mother, the Royal Queen are seated on the

throne; great Ministers are also present in the Court. Since the Court is filled

with Mahans it is not proper to enter it with the ‘pada rakasha’. Therefore,

Lord Rama leaves the Paduka at the entrance to the Royal Court.

 

Lord Rama then looks compassionately at the Paduka and blesses it with his

'katakasham’ with the feeling, ‘You have protected my feet from the thorns

and stones. But, I am unable to take you into the Royal Court!’

 

Adyatma Ramayana then reads, “This ‘kataksham’ (compassionate look) of

Lord Rama made the Paduka sit on the throne of Ayodhya for 14 long years!â€

 

Did not Bharata (Lord Rama’s brother) rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya with this

Paduka (of Lord Rama) placed on the throne? If the Paduka that earned the

‘kripa kataksham’ (the graceful look) of Lord Rama attained such a status

can one extol on the Grace of Lord Rama?

 

There is no Mantra easier than ‘Tãraka Mantra’. There is no Mantra greater

than ‘Taraka Mantra’. Worship of Rama earns the fruit of worshipping all

devas and devatas. The blessing that one receives on earning the Grace of Lord

Rama can never be expressed in mere words. Being aware of the glory of Rama

Nãma, our Bhagavãn (Yogiramsuratkumar) performed incessant chanting of ‘Sri

Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram!’ As a result of this how many miracles have been

performed by him? While looking into the ‘charitra’ of other Mahans we may

find some miracles. But, some awesome feat/miracle have been performed every

moment (‘pratikshana’) in the life of Yogiramsuratkumar! He has had

astounding feats and siddhis (supernatural faculties) performed. But, all these

were done without any publicity! None knew the happenings. One wonders if even

the beneficiaries were aware of it! The reason behind this is that he (Yogi) had

no thought that he was doing

it. He had no desire that others should know them. All that he wished was that

his devotees should be protected somehow. Therefore, every moment he has poured

forth his Grace (‘krupa’). He was a great tapasvi who suffered for the

welfare of the world.

 

Some ten/twenty years back when I used to visit Tiruvannamali to do ‘Giri

pradakshina’, one could have darshan of Lord Annamalai and Abithakuchambal in

the temple here very easily. Giri Pradakshina on full moon (‘poornima’) is

considered highly auspicious. In Ramanasram a warning board used to be placed

requesting people to go in group as it was not safe to go alone.

 

But, what do we find today? Lakhs of people come to Tiruvannamalai to do ‘Giri

Pradakshina’ on every full moon and it is not very easy to have darshan of

Lord Annamalai and Abithkuchambal in the temple. It is said that on ‘Chitra

poornima’ and ‘Karthigai deepam’ there is flooding of people! It was not

so in earlier years. What is the reason for the sudden flooding of people in

Tiruvannamali?

 

It is because Yogiramsuratkumar sat here and did tapas! Otherwise why should

people feel such great attraction all of a sudden? This is the real reason

(‘satyamana karanam’). This is the truth. But, it was like Yogi to have

maintained silence about it all. We cannot comprehend it. Moreover, a time will

come when it will be just impossible to step into Tiruvannamali!

 

People from all over the world, from all directions of the world are going to

come to this ashram. This is certain.

 

!!! Will Continue !!!

 

Regards

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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