28. Ra and Ma
Like two divine eyes are the sounds Ra and Ma. They as dear to Tulasidas as Rama and Laxmana. On their own they lose their beauty, but together they give meaning to life. They are one, just like the atman and Brahman. They are one just like the sagacious brothers Nara and Narayana. They are […]
27. Divine Letters
These two precious letter-sounds (ra and ma) are pure divinity hidden in the alphabet. They are sweetness, and attraction personified, to they are the life source to the devoted. So simple, and easy to remember, these two letter-sounds will bring happiness to the entire world, they are the doorway to a life free of suffering.
26. The Name Is Like Rain Following A Drought
Devotion to Shri Rama is like the rainy season for me, his faithful satsang of devotees is like the growing rice, the two glorious sounds (ra and ma) of the mahamantra are like the sacred months Shravan and Bhadra.Indian villages have to endure many dry months before the rains come to supply the land and […]
25. Shiva and Parvati
Hearing the purity of Parvati reciting the name of Rama just once, Lord Shiva made her half of his being. This great Lord Shiva knows the power of this name better than any, for him even deadly poison can be easily consumed as nectar.I was in Rishikesh with KD where we discussed many spiritual topics, […]
24. Mara, Mara, Mara, Mara
The first of poets, Valmiki is well acquainted with this name, for he found liberation even by chanting it backwards!In his early days, Valmiki, then called Ratnakara, was a criminal who attacked and robbed a group of sages. The sages spoke to him about dharma, and enlightened him to the path of right action. Knowing […]
23. The Holy Name Of Rama
I now greet the holy name of my beloved Lord Shri Rama, these two powerful syllables represent Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva combined. It represents the eternal message of the Vedas, it represents the great Brahman of the Upanishads, the glory of this name is known by Lord Ganesha, and Shiva to be all powerful, it […]
22. Mother Sita
Laying my head on the ground, I fall at the sacred feet of the Janaka’s daughter. She is the mother of the Universe and the heart of the merciful Shri Rama. My thoughts, words, and actions are all offered at the feet of Shri Rama who without nothing can exist. With eyes like a lotus […]
21. Jai Hanuman
Glory to Hanuman! Our beloved hero. What can we say about him when God himself sings his praises?Hanuman is the son of the wind, he is the highest wisdom in this world. He is fire in a forest of wickedness, it is within his heart that Shri Rama can be seen so clearly Finally we […]
20. Maharaja Janaka
I bow to the great King Janaka and his family, I know they hold Shri Rama’s feet close to their hearts.Although he appears austere, his being shines like the sun, soaked from the rays of King Janaka is revered throughout the scriptures of Hinduism. He is mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita (3.20) as an enlightened […]
19. Ayodhya
I bow with reverence with to the sacred land of Ayodhya. It is the birthplace of our beloved Lord Shri Rama. I bow to those fortunate souls lucky enough to reside there. I greet Kausalaya, the Queen of Dasaratha, whose glory should be known throughout the world. I revere the great King of Dasaratha as […]
