Baghavan Ramana Maharishi by Sri.Sri.Muralidhara Swamiji Part-1

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Radhe Krishna To all,

 

Our swamiji discoursed this in the year 2004 at an invitation from Sri Ramana

Kendra, Naganallur, at Model Higher Secondary School, Nanganallur, in lieu of

celebration of Sri Ramana Maharshi’s Jayanti that fell that year. Since many

are devoted to Baghavan Ramana thought of posting this beautiful article.

 

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“ Bharata desa is a ‘pavitra’ desa (pure country). It is here that the

‘sapta punya nadi’ (the seven Holy rivers) flow; the ‘sapta Mokshapuri’

(the seven Holy Cities) are situated. It is commonly believed that the country

has derived its name, Bharata, from its great ruler Bharata. However, the name

Bharata has been born from the term ‘Bharatãl’ that means ‘Brahma

nishtãl’ (those who remain ever as the Brahman).

 

From time immemorial, the country has been giving birth to Jivan Muktãs. Each

type of soil is good for different types of crops - on one type of soil grows

the wheat, on another rice, on yet another potato and so on. On this soil of

Bharata desa grow Mahans! There are said to be about 217 odd nations in this

world. While other countries seem to be prosperous in worldly ways we find that

it is this country of ours, Bharata desa that is sought for peace. This is

apparent from the large number of foreigners frequenting Ramana Ashram. We find

them sitting in dhyana for a long period of time. The number of foreigners

seeking the ashrams of our country is much more than the Indians themselves.

 

The birth of an Avatara takes place when Dharma is at stake. The birth of Adi

Sankara took place at a time when the Sanatana Dharma was shaken to its very

root by the Buddhists. The Buddhists believe that the Atma changes from time to

time. They also do not believe in the Vedas and the Shastras. Many a person had

been converted to their faith. The few who stood on the faith of Sanatana Dharma

were desperate. They wondered, ‘who would/could now save our Sanantana

Dharma?’ It was at this time that the birth of Bhagavat padal took place. He

lived only upto the age of 32.

 

Within this short span of life, he toured all over the country, from the Indian

Ocean down south to the Himalayas in the North and won over all the others

(faiths) in debates. Sankara saved Sanatana Dharma from what seemed to be a sure

death. One who called the world Maya (illusion) worked assiduously! Even one who

calls the world real has not worked so diligently! Sankara has written

innumerable slokas beginning from Ganesha pancharatnam for children. He has

composed Subrahmanya Bhujangam, Kanakadara stotram, Bhaja Govindam, etc. He has

written commentaries for the Gita, for the Upanishads, etc. Even today his

Presence is felt in Kaladi, his birthplace.

 

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’s birth took place at a time when Dharma had been

shaken to its very root due to the entry of foreigners who were converting the

youths into their faiths. It was at this time that Brahmo Samaj came into

existence. It caters to the believers in the formless aspect of God. The

founders of Brahmo Samaj thought, ‘By this we can retain the youth in Sanatana

Dharma.’ Arya Samaj also came into being during this crucial time to stop

youths from moving away from our Sanatana Dharma. It was at this crucial period

that Ramakrishna was born.

 

He sent Vivekananda to the very country which shook the very root of our faith.

Vivekananda spread the glory of our Religion in that very same country. Today we

find other Swamij is going abroad to spread the glory of our Religion. But, the

foundation stone for this had been laid by Swami Vivekananda.

 

Kaladi is the birthplace of Adi Sankara. Even today the ‘sannidhya’ (the

Presence) of Sankara is found there. Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama, is filled

with ‘sanidhya’ and so is Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna. All these are

only the birthplaces of Mahans and Avatars. Then what to speak of Tiruvannamalai

where innumerable Mahans have lived? Where their jiva samadhis are found?

Innumerable samadhis of Mahans fill the Town.

 

!!! Will Continue !!!

 

Regards

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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