Monthly Archives: July 2012

Shri Sankat Mochan

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I worship Sankat Mochan, the remover of all fears,

To Shri Ramachandra, there is no one more dear.

 

I meditate on Hanuman, his beauty and form,

Remember him daily, make that the norm.

 

When going to Lanka, on his mind he did rely,

Surasa and Simhika, their powers he did belie.

 

To Rama’s devotees forever their hero,

Enraged at Ravana, turned Lanka to zero.

 

I pray that I may see him here, there and everywhere,

He who is dear to Sugriva, Angada and Jambavan the bear.

 

Without thinking of Sita and Rama he never lets pass a day,

In thought, word and deed he worships them in every way.

 

The example of devotion he sets, the path to happiness he makes clear,

To me Shri Sankat Mochan, the beloved of Rama, is forever dear.

Praising The Fast

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To deliver the pious and religion to defend,

The Supreme Lord to the earth descends.

 

When knowledge of the Absolute is lost,

He comes to reinstate parampara at any cost.

 

But I know that these are just the stated reasons,

Real purpose to please the eyes with best of visions.

 

Krishna’s beautiful and smiling face,

Upon the fortunate devotees to grace.

 

If perchance I catch a glimpse with my eye,

That vision strips my pride and makes me shy.

 

Krishna is the most beautiful, this my heart knows,

So kind that bliss follows wherever He goes.

 

On Janmashtami day eating I do renounce,

So that in weakness Krishna’s beauty pronounced.

 

Therefore I praise the fast, whether large or small,

For it makes my Lord stand even more tall.

Shyamasundara

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My Krishna is known as Shyamasundara, He has a beautiful face,

His vision is the Truth, for the eyes the supreme resting place.

 

A child can be this adorable, who could ever think?

Afraid of losing that sight my eyes don’t want to blink.

 

Holding a flute in His hands and wearing a peacock feather in His hair,

My Shri Krishna, with His wonderful charm pride away He scares.

 

Ornaments normally worn for beauty of body to enhance,

But with Krishna to shine ornaments are given the chance.

 

A flower garland adorns His neck, and on His wonderful chest,

Is found the kaustubha gem, which in glory comfortably rests.

 

Like the atasi flower in appearance, like the Tamala tree,

Unique is the shyama color, on a human very rare to see.

 

His eyes like lotus petals and complexion like a raincloud,

My sweet Shyamasundara, His glories I sing aloud.

Have You Heard

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Have you heard about Krishna, who holds a flute in His hands?

Plays wonderful sounds, across the universe His mercy expands.

 

Have you heard about Krishna, like lotus petals are His eyes?

His body of bluish complexion, like rainclouds filling the skies.

 

Have you heard about Krishna, who wears a crown on His head?

His skin so soft to the touch, and His lips so vibrantly red.

 

Have you heard about Krishna, who gives pleasure to the cows?

To protect the devotees and the kind-hearted He vows.

 

Have you heard about Krishna, mother Yashoda’s son?

Dearer to the gopas and gopis of Vrindavana there is none.

 

Have you heard about Krishna, who always stands tall?

Achyuta one of His names, from grace He never falls.

 

While I know Him well, I sure hope He has heard of me,

My smiling face from chanting His name I hope He sees.

It Only Rains On Me

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If in the Supreme Lord of creatures you do believe,

Follow sacrifices and rituals, rewards to receive.

Pious around the world take their seat on church pew,

Every Sunday worship God, pray for benedictions they do.

Vedic tradition calls for yajna, demigods to please,

Sit around pit of fire, drop oblations of ghee with ease.

Yet of all rituals and rites is Vishnu the enjoyer,

Supreme Godhead, of misfortunes He is the destroyer.

One who worships Him through chanting His name,

The Lord’s favor and company they gain.

Rama means the Lord who gives transcendental pleasure,

His vision so sublime, His name the saints treasure.

Tulsidas says do japa of Rama’s name with full attention,

Harbor love for the holy name, give to it your affection.

By this formula does the Creator become favorable,

Lord Brahma, who in his rewards can be most charitable.

If one is unfortunate karma will always cause them pain,

But luck even they can find by chanting Rama’s name.

By avoiding bhakti, rituals may or may not help us.

But Rama can favor even those without any luck.

Following Authority

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To accept instructions of others we hesitate,

For why on holy name should we meditate?

 

Their authority and audacity to teach come from where?

Tell me what to do, whom to worship, how do they dare?

 

Tulsidas says that name of Rama removes all sin,

Gives all auspiciousness at the same time, a win win.

 

That God could do this for His devotees makes sense,

Accept these words with your mind, no need for defense.

 

From skepticism in power of the holy name we doubt,

Therefore take authority of Shiva, who has the greatest clout.

 

Trust the Vedas if him you don’t want to believe,

The Puranas too, on their pages Rama’s name to retrieve.

 

Tulsidas makes claims that are true in their own right,

Yet cites authority to give his words more might.

 

Follow the prescription and the name constantly chant,

To you happiness and freedom from sin God will grant.

What Rama Gives

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Shri Rama, of Raghu’s fame,

So glorious is His name.

 

From the Supreme Lord He is not different,

Yet still in honoring Him we are hesitant.

 

To many Rama granted wonderful boons in the past,

On serving His lotus feet their efforts were cast.

 

In material estimation, as turncoat Vibhishana was the biggest,

Renounced his brother Ravana, in favor of Rama the kindest.

 

Received from the Lord the kingdom of Lanka in an instant,

Ravana’s demise sealed through Rama’s arrows flying constant.

 

Sugriva, plagued by the fear of Vali his brother,

Through Rama regained his kingdom, no more worry to bother.

 

Hanuman received fame through Shri Rama’s grace,

Jatayu salvation by looking at the Lord’s face.

 

As God Himself, what is there that Rama cannot give?

Yet Tulsidas wants only with love for holy name to live.

 

This gift is granted to anyone if their heart is pure,

Chant Rama’s name always, His love you’ll have for sure.

Collection of Good Qualities

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Not all requests will the good father grant,

If harm will come, to son he will say, “I can’t”.

 

Shri Rama, the Supreme Lord, follows the same tact,

That He is Bhagavan, full of fortune, is a known fact.

 

If you want temporary rewards, demigods you should ask,

Unconcerned with motive, giving boons is their task.

 

Through time, the real religion man does forget,

Concocts dharmas and thinks they are the best.

 

Fruit of existence is the Supreme Lord’s association,

Comes from a sound vibration and its glorification.

 

Follow the formula of Tulsidas, a poet and devotee of Rama,

Chant the name with love, and collect all good qualities as alms.

 

Have trust and confidence in the name,

Like Shri Hanuman, of glorious fame.

 

Those who follow this formula have all their needs met,

By remembering Rama’s name, internal bliss they get.

Don’t Waste A Day

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Not a single day should one waste,

Without using the tongue for its taste.

 

Not of food or drink we speak,

But of the transcendental world we seek.

 

On this and every other day,

Name of Rama constantly say.

 

With His sweet smiling face He stands,

Carrying illustrious bow and arrow in His hands.

 

In front of this image take your seat,

Elixir for the eyes, never find a vision more sweet.

 

Holding beads in fingers just relax,

Recite the name with love, to the world turn your back.

 

Once the day is gone never again to retrieve,

So love Rama today, in His name do you believe.

The Dramatic Play

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That earth will be gone don’t be sad,

This creation not the first one we’ve had.

 

Just like the sun does daily set and rise,

The universe comes and goes know the wise.

 

In second time period, Treta the age,

Arrives Rama to play hero on center stage.

 

Delivering the pious and punishing the evil,

In His sportive feats the devotees revel.

 

To relate to us mortals plagued by sadness,

Rama sometimes does even show weakness.

 

With Sita and Lakshmana He travels,

At Hanuman His servant everyone marvels.

 

O mind which drama and cinema loves to watch,

Remember Rama’s activities, and rebirth you will stop.