The Swami said to DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →: listen now to the essential teaching; recognizing your pure understanding, I now tell you the exclusive path of dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →.
I shall tell you the proper way of conduct for renunciates and householders, men and women; hold to it and keep it, when you return to your home.
Follow the excellent way, and conduct yourselves accordingly, 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 wife; even if impure ways exist in the world, never follow them yourselves.
Now hear the pure way, which I tell you briefly, wise one, by which both renunciate and householder attain the state of liberation.
Listen: one must not commit the killing of animals in shraddha rites or sacrifices; among the three kinds of the eleventh-day observance, never drink liquor at any time.
If honey is found mixed in a pure medicine, do not eat or drink it at any time; even the smallest remnant of meat left from a sacrifice, do not, even by mistake, consume it.
Hear my words, Dharmadev: never commit theft, even for the sake of merit; never keep company with another's wife, nor ever give a woman in gift.
Seeing any adulterous 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 → near any woman at all, do not remain in his company even in times of hardship; and if a 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 → is a renunciate, no woman's body should ever touch him.
Such a renunciate 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 → must certainly avoid women in all eight ways; know this to be the ancient way -- and hear further, giving me your attention.
Never commit self-harm; never listen to the talk of one who has turned away from God; food glorified in the name of being consecrated to HariHariAn avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra.Tap to open in glossary →, if it is unfit, should not be eaten by anyone.
Never place a false accusation upon anyone's head -- this too is dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →, O steadfast one; never keep company, even for a day, with a person given to sensuality or vice.
And an ascetic who is wrathful, lustful, or given to desire -- such wretched men, who abandon their own dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → to follow another, who claim to be renunciates yet do not release their greed --
a guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → who instructs a disciple contrary to scripture, an ignorant one who leads astray, one of false wisdom who denies the Lord's form -- these six kinds of wicked men are to be condemned.
Such six kinds of wicked men must be avoided by any soul who seeks liberation. Gods, holy places, and the Vedas, and Brahmins, saints, and the righteous who are praised --
never speak ill of them with your mouth, and never abandon dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → out of suffering. And any scripture that declares 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 → to be formless, spoken by the ignorant --
never give ear to it, DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →; understand this secret well within your mind. Never give weapons or poison as a trap by which people would come to harm.
And in our own tradition, great Brahmins do not keep weapons at any time. Apply the vertical tilak, with a dot of kumkum placed at its center.
Whoever partakes of the Radha-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 → prasad, a married woman should place the dot upon her forehead; a widow should not apply the holy dot -- such is the way of our tradition.
Each should hold fast to their own proper way, and perform devotion to 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 → with true feeling. Perform the Rasa and read the five chapters of the Rasa-panchadhyaya, and repeat the name 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 → eight times a day.
Wear two garlands at the neck, one 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 → and one of sandalwood beads. So the guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary → instructed, and 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 → held it in their hearts.
Then Uddhava, with affection, explained the way of exclusive devotion; he said: you Brahmins are the foremost, for whom 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 → is the sole object of devotion.
Among my disciples you are the greatest; I have known you to have fine qualities. Now go home, 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 wife, remembering Radha-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 → in your hearts.
If any soul seeking liberation comes to you, give them teaching and remove their fear; teach them always to repeat 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 →.
And teach the two mantras 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 → to seekers as you see fit. Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas, and true Shudras and women too --
give them the first 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 →, to help them cross the ocean of worldly existence; by repeating this 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 → daily, a person becomes worthy.
Then teach them the second 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 →, and give this instruction: if any suffering befalls you, 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 → shall bring happiness.
If you repeat it, 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 → shall grant your cherished wish at once. Study the scriptures of Ramanuja, all of you.
Among them, the commentary on the Gita and other texts contain the glory 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 →; tell their story day and night -- such was the teaching given by the guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →.
Then 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 → returned home, performing devotion to 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 → in fine manner. Beyond the gross, subtle, and causal bodies, there is the soul, higher than all these --
and that soul pervades all three states; know such a one to be a true servant 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 →. 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 → alone is supreme above all -- the soul, the ruler, and the prompter of maya.
When DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → had settled this conviction firmly, the world came to seem illusory to him; by his guruguruA teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn.Tap to open in glossary →'s command, he read daily from the texts of Ramanuja.
Seeing such a pure heart, divine souls spoke thus: this is truly DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → incarnate; without him such things could not be.
Then those who had abandoned demonic gurus became devoted to the path of DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →; while those attached to demonic gurus remained demons, together with their lineage.
Those who heeded DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary →'s words shone like the gods themselves; then their own disciples worshipped DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → with fine garments and ornaments.
By this, wealth and prosperity came to them, and their poverty and adversity departed. As the days passed thus, the time came to give their son the sacred thread.
They held a celebration and fed the Brahmins; seeing this, the demons grew envious. Then the demon-men gathered together and made off with the family's wealth.
Grain, wealth, buffalo, and cow -- they left nothing behind at all. These and other sufferings inflicted upon them cannot be fully told.
They became penniless, with no food to eat, no new clothes to wear; they had to fast every other day, and seeing this, the wicked mocked them.
They said: look at this 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 →, what happiness this couple enjoys! Surely they are men of truth -- come, let us become their guests.
They came in this way to display their wickedness, holding deep enmity within; borrowing and taking loans, they had themselves fed with false show of affection.
There was no food for the couple themselves to eat, yet they would not let their guests go hungry. Having endured such suffering for many days, one day BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary → spoke.
She said: Premavati speaks, listen my husband; we have suffered without limit; you know every remedy -- if you would end it, there need be no delay.
We ourselves have suffered for lack of food and clothing, yet it does not lessen even as guests come to our door; we ourselves live eating only fruit, flowers, and greens, passing our days so.
But how shall our guests eat thus? I say this, but let it be as you wish. Hearing this, DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → spoke words in reply: listen, blessed one, what I say.
The happiness and sorrow written upon the body cannot be erased -- one must hold patience; see, even the great RudraRudraA svarup of Shiv. The dev of the ahankãr.Tap to open in glossary → himself was made to seek happiness through such means,
yet his suffering was not lessened even a little -- instead his hardship multiplied countless times. So the joy and sorrow written on one's brow cannot be diminished by even a hair's breadth.
Even gods, sages, and kings cannot escape it -- each receives exactly what is written for them. See how IndraIndraThe king of the devs. He resides in Svarg-Lok.Tap to open in glossary →'s very body was broken, and Shachi too suffered through that affair.
Vasishtha and Arundhati suffered at the hands of enemies; King Nala and Damayanti too suffered greatly.
Even such great ones endured great suffering, yet spoke of it to no one. Hearing this, Premavati began to weep bitterly.
She said: with what shall I serve you? There is nothing of the kind in our house. My own desire remains unfulfilled in my heart -- I have not been able to serve you at all.
There is no food in the house to eat -- what wish can I make in my heart? Then merciful DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → spoke: BhaktiBhaktiDevotion to Bhagvãn. One of the four attributes of ekãntik dharma. There are nine types of bhakti:Tap to open in glossary →, suffering does not remain forever.
So remain in dharmadharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → with patience, and speak no cowardly words with your mouth. Never abandon devotion, even at the cost of your life -- I say this because you are truthful.
Remain steadfast through joy and sorrow alike, and never step back from your resolve. Hold this vow firmly in your heart, and there is no need to worry at all.
Whatever pleases the Lord of Goloka shall come to pass, naturally and rightly. I shall now find a remedy for this -- remain content in your heart.
Whatever we do shall bring happiness; the days of suffering shall not last much longer. So DharmaDharma1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion,Tap to open in glossary → gave this counsel -- understand this teaching well.
Thus ends the thirteenth chapter, named 'Meeting Ramanand Swami and Returning Home,' 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 →.