Thursday, December 26, 2013

thundering of the clouds

Sri Rama had reached the Sumeru Mountain with his army. He was busy working out strategies for war. Suddenly he heard the thundering of the clouds in the southern sky. He said to Vibhishan-

"Look Vibhishan, it seems as if it is going to rain. Do you hear the thundering of the clouds."

Vibhishan then replied-

"Lord, this is neither the thunder of the clouds nor the lightning. These sounds are coming from the palace of Ravan where he is enjoying dance and music. It is the drums that sound like thundering clouds and the bright reflection of light comes from the ear-rings of Mandodari."

Sri Rama smiled and shot an arrow in that direction. One shot of his arrow was enough to topple the crown of Ravan and remove the ear-rings of Mandadori. Accomplishing this, the arrow returned back to Sri Rama's quiver.

http://tosound.blogspot.com/2014/05/langra-veer.html

Raam Charit Maanas

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Humbled ocean

True world history

Madhav

There is also a shrine to SethuMadhava and Lakshmi in Rameswaram. Sethu Madhava is also referred to as Sweta Madhava, the term Sweta referring to the white stone with which image is made.

Sethu Madhava Theertham Location : The Tank at the third corridor.
Significance : One will get lakshmi's blessings and purification of heart.
Gandhamadana Theertham Location : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Significance : One will get riches and their sins will be absolved after getting rid of their penury.

kavatcha Theertham Location : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Significance : One will not go to hell.

Gavaya Theertham Location : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Significance : Shelter under karpaga Virutchaga Tree.

Nala Theertham Location : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Significance : One will get Soorya Thejas and reach Heaven.

Neela Theertham Location : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Significance : One will get the benefit of Samastha(entire) yaga and receive Agni Yoga.

Source
http://www.rameswaramtemple.tnhrce.in/inside-theertham-rameswaram.html

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Widow Remarriage


it has been stated in valmiki ramayana by valmiki himself that after the death of vali,sugriva married his widow tara 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_(Ramayana)#Marriage_to_Sugriva
 
After the death of Ravana, Rama advises Vibhishana to take Mandodari as his wife, even though he already had a wife. A theory suggests that to restore order in the kingdom after Ravana's death, it was necessary for Vibhishana to marry the reigning queen to get the right to rule. The marriage between Mandodari and Vibhishana is seen purely an act of statesmanship. Another reason for the marriage could be that it was an alternative to suicide for the widowed Mandodari, which is averted by Rama.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandodari#Marriage_and_later_life

Lanka Pearl

Kumbhkaran to Vibhishan

1 After Being Killed by Ram I will Attain Rama Loka and
You Having Taken Shelter of Ram will Make Lanka Rama Loka

2 I get Liberated from Curse of Waking 1 Day and Sleep 6 Months
and Lanka will be Liberated from Curse of Sati Sita

Ravan's Knowledge to Rama



The story goes that after shooting the fatal arrow on the battlefield of Lanka, Ram told his brother, Lakshman, “Go to Ravan quickly before he dies and request him to share whatever knowledge he can. A brute he may be, but he is also a great scholar”. The obedient Lakshman rushed across the battlefield to Ravan’s side and whispered in his ears, “Demon-king, do not let your knowledge die with you. Share it with us and wash away your sins”. Ravan responded by simply turning away.

An angry Lakshman went back to Ram, “He is as arrogant as he always was, too proud to share anything”. Ram comforted his brother and asked him softly, “Where did you stand while asking Ravan for knowledge?” “Next to his head so that I hear what he had to say clearly”. Ram smiled, placed his bow on the ground and walked to where Ravan lay.
Lakshman watched in astonishment as his divine brother knelt at Ravan’s feet. With palms joined, and with extreme humility, Ram said, “Lord of Lanka, you abducted my wife, a terrible crime for which I have been forced to punish you. Now you are no more my enemy. I bow to you and request you to share your wisdom with me. Please do that for if you die without doing so, all your wisdom will be lost forever to the world”. 


To Lakshman’s surprise, Ravan opened his eyes and raised his arms to salute Ram, “If only I had more time as your teacher than as your enemy.

Standing at my feet as a student should, unlike your rude younger brother, you are a worthy recipient of my knowledge. I have very little time so I cannot share much but let me tell you one important lesson I have learnt in my life. 


“Act TODAY on your good thoughts, plans and projects. DO NOT DELAY for a moment. Postpone your evil thoughts for tomorrow. Both good and evil thoughts come everyday – such is the mind.

Things that are bad for you seduce you easily; you run towards them impatiently. But things that are actually good for you fail to attract you; you shun them creatively, finding powerful excuses to justify your procrastination. That is why I was impatient to abduct Sita but avoided meeting you. This is the wisdom of my life, Ram. My last words. I give it to you”.

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