Speech of HH Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji at the conclusion function of His 9th Chaturmasya Deeksha at Mysore Universal Prayer Hall – Mysore – September 29, 2012
This 9th chaturmasya, adhika masa gave us additional merit. These 3 months, we spoke about valmiki ramayana in both kannada and telugu. This year chaturmasya is done in mysore. Vey happy for that. Its been long that Chaaturmasya is done here. The importance of number 9 is said. In bhagavata, all stories were told and 9th skanda (chapter), speaks of Rama. It is our fortune that we spoke about Rama for 3 months. This year, we celebrated Pujya Appaji’s 70th birthday also. Appaji is fond of Annadana so much. Hungry should be given food first and not upadesha. After having food, some may sleep but some out of respect they listen. Not just that, 70 feet hanuman is comingup in Mysore ashrama. To invoke complete energy into that idol, we spoke about Ramayana. This Hanuman protects not just Mysore and karnataka, but the entire world. This is not the concluding function. This means another program starts tomorrow. On Purnima day, Vishwa dharma Vijaya yatra will be done. Doing the Pilgrimage to Bhadrachala to bestow the benefit of the discourse to all. If we offer sweet milk to God, we get it back as prasadam. Chandrasekhar has told us about the importance of the 4 months austerity, especially the 9th time. Nava in Rayalaseema means itch. Nine is the common meaning. A rock is placed in front of the house for the cow to relieve its itch rubbing its back against it. It blesses the people for providing it. I remember that word and that explanation. Ramayana relieves us of all discomforts. We have also completed the Uttara Kanda and the Maha Prasthaana, the concept of the Powerful Tim. Someone said they were frightened by listening to Kaala tatva. It does not give fear, it removes fear. We performed the Ananta Pradmanabha vrata and Rama’s coronation. If our perspective is good, the world is good. What is inside of us is good. The moment it comes out, we are disgusted at it. Where is the fault? It is in how we look at it.
akshartvat, varenyatvat
Avadhoota principle explains this. Jeevanmukta scripture details its meaning. This birth should be fulfilled by the performance of rites for ancestors. The fruit of Ramayana study is, it brings people together. Liberation is hidden in Ramayana. Dharma, proper desire, and proper resources lead automatically to salvation. One should not neglect any of the three. They all should be well balanced. Such who do that, will receive the grace of God as Liberation. All should listen to and sing the Shatashloki Ramayana. 13 crore views have exceeded. Our devoteees have chanted it here today. The one hundred verses of the Bala Ramayana composed by Sage Valmiki is Shatashloki Ramayana. Please teach your children to chant it. Go to the areas where disadvantaged people live and spread the word about Rama’s story.
chaturvarnam maya srushtam – I created the four classes said Lord Krishna. But Rama said ‘rakshithaa svasya dharmasya svajanasya cha rakshithaa’ – He takes good care of His own people and those who take refuge in Him.
Rama established Dharma during his rule of 11,000 years. Family tradition is established in Ramayana. The unity of family relationships was protected by Rama. Ravana did not care for any family relationships. That is the difference between Rama and Ravana. Ramayana – journey of Rama, Sita charitam – story of Sita, Poulastya vadha – Death of the grandson of Pulastya are the names for this epic given by Valmiki. We must explain the details to our children. We must give them reasons with patience. Then they will place faith in our words. This tradition must continue. May Rama bless us all. This Ramayana never ends. When Ganga joins the sea, it does not end. It becomes larger by merging in the ocean. Again clouds rise, it rains, and rivers flow and merge with the ocean. This goes on continuously. This is Hanuman’s grace. We must all continue our efforts to please Hanuman by praising Rama. We must earn the grace of Mother Sita. During the Chaturmasya one should not cross the river or travel much. At Datta’s presence this was successfully conducted. May world peace be obtained. Victory to Lord Rama and Sita !!
The important event now. Many have served behind the screens for the success of the deeksha. Appaji arranged this ashram like a filled plate. Many do not even know how to eat the food properly. They scatter it everywhere. Swamiji has given us spoon feeding. He has taught us to eat. We have completed the feast also. Many children came, Naga Mandala puja, blind children’s Anagha vrata, bhajans, conference, all events took place. All audio video teams have to be blessed. Unless the priest and helpers who did the housewarming possible, are honored and rewarded, the joy of living in the house does not result. We have to recognize all those who have helped, like the labourers, contractors and builders are recognized at a house construction.
We must spend time with children and discuss matters with them. It is very important. Never forget this, Swamiji says. All answers are inside the heart. Valmiki has anticipated all questions and has given all kinds of clues and answers. He has placed the key in our hands. What to do with the key? A man said, I have a bag. If one says, I have one apple in the bag, I will give you one. If You say, I have 8 apples, I will give your 8 apples. Another man in the audience asked, give us a clue. What more clue one needs ? He directly told that there are 8 apples. We are also like that. Valmiki has placed before us all the clues. If you do not understand Ramayana, Swamiji’s Life History is there. Anjaneya Charita is there. Don’t waste time. Time is passing us by. We are not passing time. You must use it well. Time cannot be stopped. Use the time well. That is wise. Only then, Sadguru draws you close and will give you strength. What kind of strength ? Strength like Hanuman. Hanuman is in Gandhamadana mountain, chanting the name of Rama, giving us all desires. He merged with the Rama name. When you pray, visualize a shield around you called Guru kavacha. Try it. Hanuman has a shield of Rama Nama. Rama’s arrow could not pierce such a shield that was built around Hanuman. Rama conceded defeat. Hanuman fell at Rama’ s feet. Rama asked what is your secret? Hanuman said, you are the secret. All the doctors here who became doctors by Swamiji’s grace are honored by Swamiji to their surprise. Rama said, this story of mine gives me also strength. It certainly will bless and protect us too. Tomorrow is Bhadrapada Full moon. Very auspicious. Crossing the river at the completion of the deeksha is very important. In Mysore Ganapaty navaratri is being conducted. I will attend that, and then will go to Bangalore, and Tirumala by foot for the 4th time.
While climbing once, I struggled a lot with back pain and compression. Daily yoga practice is very essential. If I skip even for a few days, I get the pain. After climbing till Mokali parvatham, it became difficult. I had Hanuman darshan there. It is said Parvathey chintayet ramam! One is supposed to remember Rama while climbing a hill. I remembered it. It took 3 hours for the first half of the climb. The rest was finished in half an hour. There are witness here from Tirupati.
Do the mantra japa regularly, the mantra given by Swamiji or Om Namo Hanumate Namaha. Write, or chant and send your numbers to Ganesh Avadhani. That is the only way to reach Sadguru and win His grace. Never forget the mantra given by the Guru. Parents, teachers, helpers, food givers should never be forgotten. No time now for bhajans. Shata Sloki Ramayana chanting was our bhajan today. This chanting should be ongoing.
Jaya Guru Datta !