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

[Ravishankar.G]

Dear all,

Discourse contd.....

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 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 (Footwear) at the entrance to the Royal Court.

Lord Rama then looks compassionately at the footwear and blesses it with his
'katakasham' (compassionate look) 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!"

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 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 Nama, our Bhagavan (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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