SHLOKA OF THE MONTH(JULY 2008)

SHLOKA OF THE MONTH(JULY 2008)

Vaduvoor SriRamar

Sa cha sarvagunopethaha Kausalyanandavardhanaha |

Samudra iva gambhirye dhairyena himavaniva ||

Sa cha sarvagunopethaha:

SriRama is the reservoir of all great virtues. Love grows as virtues grow. As one hears more and more about the virtues of Rama the devotion in him swells. There is no limit to his virtues. It is indeed rare to see such a virtuous person even in the race of Ikshvakus – (Rama’s predecessors).

Kausalyanandavardhanaha:

Rama bestows happiness to one and all in this world,by his boundful virtues. Kausalya devi felt enormously happy on seeing Rama’s devotion to his father, respect to his mother, his truth, sincerity and commitment.

Samudraiva gambhirye:

Sri Rama is as deep as the ocean. It is a wonderful sight to look at the ocean. So is Rama, by his captivating beauty. He is of blue hue just as the ocean. The ocean tides swell as the moon rises. So does Rama on seeing sadhus. The ocean is the repository of gems and pearls. The gems of virtues shine in the ocean of Rama. However there is a striking difference between Rama and the ocean. The sea waters are salty but Rama is always sweet.

Dhairyena himavaniva:

He is as perseverant and sturdy as the Himalayas mountains. The Himalayas are nothing but stones. But Rama is ocean of compassion.