Then BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → asked: listen, my elderly father-in-law, tell me in full detail the ways of a woman's devotion to her husband.
Hearing this, Balashrama said: listen, beautiful one, this has been declared in the scriptures of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, taught with mercy by the great sages.
In the SatiSatiA widow who, out of her total dedication and commitment to her husband, voluntary kills herself by throwing herself on her dead husband’s burning funeral pyre.Tap to open in glossary → Gita, the chaste SatiSatiA widow who, out of her total dedication and commitment to her husband, voluntary kills herself by throwing herself on her dead husband’s burning funeral pyre.Tap to open in glossary → herself explained the duties of devotion to one's husband; remain in such a way as Shiva's wife herself described.
If ever the two of you, husband and wife, fall into difficulty, remember the son of the wind (Hanuman); he is our family deity and shall help you in times of trouble.
Keep the Ekadashi vow always, and hold celebrations as you are able; and keep company with the truly righteous, holding such joy in your heart.
Gambling, theft, liquor, and meat -- never engage in these, even by mistake; there is much corruption spread across this earth -- beware lest its snare catch you.
Balashrama said to his son: go now to the city of Ayodhya. Hearing these instructive words, the wise couple touched his feet.
When the manmanMind. One of the four antah-karans, with the function of (pronounced mun) generating thoughts and desires, and governing all of the indriyas.Tap to open in glossary → and woman bowed their heads, the elder gave his blessing: be happy, husband and wife, your fame shall become boundless.
So saying, Balashrama departed and reached his own town; there he lived a few more days, and then soon after left his body.
Now listen, O people of good understanding, how this couple lived thereafter; whatever words their elder had spoken, they remained joyfully within them.
They kept the Ekadashi vow unbroken, sangsangCompany. Association. (pronounced sung)Tap to open in glossary → the praises of KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary → with joy; DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → never abandoned righteousness even in times of adversity, and people said, truly this DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → is merciful.
Then twelve celestial women came there, serving them with faith and growing love; only DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → and BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → could see them, no one else could see them at all.
They performed their daily worship and rites of evening prayer, with great devotion to the true scriptures; such was steadfast Dharmadev, performing beautiful devotion to the Lord.
As they lived thus, the couple had a son, Shri Ramapratap, equal in virtue to Sankarshana, generous, brave, and truly devoted.
Now the other sages, who were sinless and had accepted the curse together with DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, also took birth, seen within pure Brahmin families.
Wherever these sages resided, they performed devotion to the Lord with love, and every day, more and more, told the story of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →.
Then the unfortunate, faithless men found this hard to bear; and the demons, from wherever they were, took up their enmity at once.
They resolved to obstruct the people devoted to righteousness and devotion; and BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →, DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, and the sages, they understood to be their true enemies.
However much DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → suffered, so much did the wrongdoers act in their sin; however much BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → suffered, so much hardship did the wicked-minded create.
However much the sages suffered, such was the intent of all the demons; they turned virtue into fault in their perception, so steeped in sin was their thinking.
In towns, villages, and countries, the demons tormented BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → and DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → constantly; suffering from this, BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → and DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → soon came to Ayodhya.
Even so, the wicked did not relent, causing suffering at every moment; then, to escape this suffering, Dharmaraj went to Kashi (Varanasi).
Knowing it to be Shiva's beautiful city, he had a great linga of RudraRudraA svarup of Shiv. The dev of the ahankãr.Tap to open in glossary → installed there; he made this effort to remove the affliction, but the affliction did not lessen at all.
Even there, a host of demons, disguised as humans, worked their treachery; all three suffered greatly there, and so they moved on secretly.
They made efforts to end their suffering, but the suffering did not end at all; then they came from there to Prayag, their bodies grown very thin from renunciation.
They performed their evening rites and offerings, bathed in the Ganga, observed fasts at the holy place; they stayed a long time in that place, and there they met the great VaishnavVaishnavFollower of Bhagvãn’s various avatãrs, in particular Shree Krishna Bhagvãn. Relating to Vishnu.Tap to open in glossary → teacher --
named Ramanand, of great wisdom, himself the very form of a true guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →, a great ascetic, embodiment of renunciation, steady, profound, and truly great of mind.
He gave teaching to seekers of liberation, keeping the guise of a celibate student; he wore the vertical tilak with sandal and kumkum, delighting the mind with the crescent moon mark at its center,
two garlands of tulsitulsi1) Basil. Variety of plant in the mint family, native to warm regions. Its aromatic leaves have inherent healing qualities and also is often used as seasoning. Used as a fragrant offering to Bhagvãn. The wood of the plant is also used in the making beads for mãlãs and kanthis. 2) Bhagvãn made a pati-vratã named Vrundã break her pati-vratã vow. So, she cursed Bhagvãn and turned Him into shãligrãm (stone), and He in turn cursedTap to open in glossary → at his throat, delighting the minds of all who saw him; in such guise Swami Ramanand wandered, seeking out those fit for the truth.
He wandered accompanied by many disciples, giving spiritual teaching to all; he explained ShabdaShabdaA sound. One of the panch-vishays. Shabda is the physical element of ãkãsh, and is perceived by the ears. Shabda is indicator of all objects, the cause of all social interactions, and reveals the nature and class of the speaker.Tap to open in glossary →-Brahman and Para-Brahman rightly, as each seeker truly wished.
Meeting such a Swami Ramanand, they attained great joy; with deep affection, Dharmadev served him daily, knowing him to be great.
One day, as he was pressing his feet, sleep overcame him and he lay down upon the ground; sleeping peacefully there, he had a dream, in which he beheld a mass of radiant light.
Within it, he beheld the dark form of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →, the all-fulfilled Lord; he received this vision within, and knew it to be the grace of the Swami.
He recognized this Swami as his true guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →, and both husband and wife took refuge, bowing their heads; then the couple offered praise, and thereby received formal spiritual initiation (Bhagavati diksha).
The Swami gave them both tulsitulsi1) Basil. Variety of plant in the mint family, native to warm regions. Its aromatic leaves have inherent healing qualities and also is often used as seasoning. Used as a fragrant offering to Bhagvãn. The wood of the plant is also used in the making beads for mãlãs and kanthis. 2) Bhagvãn made a pati-vratã named Vrundã break her pati-vratã vow. So, she cursed Bhagvãn and turned Him into shãligrãm (stone), and He in turn cursedTap to open in glossary → garlands, which DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → tied on with devotion; then he was taught the eight-syllable mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → of Shri KrishnaKrishna1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan.Tap to open in glossary →.
He taught it to them with love, and took DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → under his own refuge; he gave the refuge-mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → in the same way, and also the great mantramantra1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses.Tap to open in glossary → of special import.
Both these mantras bring happiness; hearing them, DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → accepted them and held them firmly in mind. Then, with love, he asked about the rules to be observed by men and women.
Listen now, all of you, to what their guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → taught them; the entire way of the tradition, told here in its most pure and holy form.
Thus ends the twelfth chapter, named 'BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → and DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → Meet Ramanand Swami,' in the Bhaktachintamani composed by the disciple Nishkulanand MuniMuniSãdhu.Tap to open in glossary → of Shri Sahajanand Swami, propagator of the path of Ekantik DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.