Thursday, May 5, 2011

SLOKA FOR THE MONTH - MAY 2011


Gunan Gunavato Deva Devakalpasya Deemataha
Priyaan Aanandanan Kruthsnan Pravakshyamodya Than Srunu
Divyairgunaihi Shakrasamo Ramaha Sathyaparakramaha
Ikshvakubhyoapi Sarvebhyo hyathiriktho vishampathe
Prajasukhathve chandrasya vasudhayaha kshamagunaihi
Bhudya bruhaspathesthulyo veerye sakshath shacheepathehe.

Aanjaneyaswami crossed the shathayojana sagara ( ocean), saw Seetha Devi in the ashokavana, thus he saw the other end of the ocean. Jatayu’s funeral rites were done by Sri Rama and thus saw the end of samsara sagara. Rama conquered Ravana, who was might personified and thus saw the end of the sea of strength. But till date none is able to see the end of the sea of Rama’s virtues. One is attracted to another and starts loving him only because of his virtues. One develops Ramabhakthi on listening to Rama’s virtues. We are inspired to tread the dharmic track. Even today thousands of devotees are attracted to the Lord’s virtues and live for him.
The citizens of Ayodhya were greatly affectionate towards Rama. They were all excited when Dasaratha announced the impending Pattabhisheka of Lord Rama. They expressed their unanimous acceptance. They also stated His qualities:
Priyaan aanandanan_ If a person is praised admist a gathering it will not be acceptable to one and all. But the praise of Rama’s virtues gives happiness to one and all.
Divayaihi Gunaihi : Sri Rama has attributes beyond one’s imagination.His qualities are divine. He had qualities which previously the kings of Ikshvaku rulers did not have. For example even if one repeated the same mistake for a 100 times he was willing to forgive him.
Prajaasukhathve chandrasya: Sri Rama gave happiness to all those suffering just as a moon by its cool rays gave happiness to those suffering in scorching heat. He is as patient as the earth and as intelligent as Bruhaspathi. He was also as valorous as Indra.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Kindly let me know if any programme is scheduled in London in the coming months please.
Thank you...Pallavi