New: vanara-gitaAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959hive-185836hive-150122steemhive-180932hive-166405hive-183397hive-101145hive-144064uncommonlabphotographyhive-188619hive-184714hive-145157bitcoinhive-103599krsuccesshive-180301hive-193637hive-179660hive-193186TrendingNewHotLikerssgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 73: The power of Hoomkāra mantraBeing a form of the Trinity, Hanuman has in Him the aspects of all the three Gods. He relieves the sufferings of the beings in all the three planes of existence (lokas). He blesses them in…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 72: The story of DharmikaWe have discussed earlier that sorrows do not afflict persons who serve Hanuman as he drives away their sorrows and instills courage into them. In addition, He solves their problems and ensures that…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVANARA GITA 71: THE STORY OF DURMUKHA… CONTDThe frightened citizens agreed to vacate the village by the next day and returned to their homes. That night they fasted completely and prayed earnestly to Lord Hanuman to protect them from the…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoDatta Maata 115: Action/dramatic behavior are different from real experiencesAction/dramatic behavior are different from real experiences. Whether in the worldly life or in spiritual life, honesty is very important. Few people act as though they are great devotees either for…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 70: The story of Durmukha.Hanuman is unparalleled and beyond comparison. In any period of time, there can never be anyone who can ever equal him. Listening to his glories brings good reputation and fame. It bestows the…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 69: Develop the ability to visualize Supreme Essence in every objectPavanasa, the Vanara, declares that when seen from the angle of the Supreme Essence, there is no truth superior to Hanuman. Nothing exists beyond Hanuman. A complete understanding of this truth is…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 68: Only when a person considers himself to be God's servant, he tastes supreme successIn the earlier eons demons too feared sins. They feared falling into hell as a result of which they could never reach higher planetary systems. It can be said that although the demons disliked the…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 67: Only virtues- sins accompany the person after deathLife is extremely short. It is like a bubble. Within this, we should take steps to ensure it is fruitful and productive. The results of both good and bad actions need to be necessarily experienced…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoDatta Maata 111: Nitya Brahmachāri - One who is immersed in the Para Brahma tattva (eternal principle)Brahmāchari (Brahma + chara) is the one who is immersed in the Para Brahma tattva (eternal principle). Being Brahma himself, a “Nitya Brahmachāri” moves about in this world. Sree Krishna is called…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 66: Only saintly persons accept mistakes easilyOnly some people accept their mistakes. Most of them refuse to accept their mistakes. The person, who has lost the object, loses on both counts. The object is lost and on top of it he has to hear…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 65: Learning to accept mistakes is a noble trait.Gomukha, the Vanara, praises the Lord in this manner- Aparādha śatam nityam kurvāṇām mām nṛsamshakam Kshamasva dāsā bhudyā tvam hanuman karunānidhe. Meaning- O Hanuman! O Lord who overflows…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 64: Polluting the mind leads to downfallAt times, in this world, we come across persons who seem to playfully achieve spiritual success without any personal effort. How is this possible? It appears as if lady luck is smiling upon them for…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoDatta Maata 107: Purification of Mind, Speech, and BodyThe mind, speech and body are referred to as “Trikaranas”. Any work can be accomplished with the help of these three entities. Such a work is known as “Trikarana shuddhi”. This applies to both good…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 62: Self-efforts or God’s will- which of them yields results?The next hymn is composed by a Vanara by name Taruna- Hanumādagnayā yachha bhāvi tatbhavati dhṛvam Yada bhāvi na tatbhāvi vṛdhā dehaparisramaha. Meaning- If Hanuman ordains that an event…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 61: How are virtues and sins classified? ..contd.Lord Hanuman had to enter the inner apartments of Ravana’s palace as a part of his search for Mother Sita. Here, He had to face a test. He witnessed many ugly scenes that should not be witnessed.…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 60: How are virtues and sins classified?The Vanara by the name Mārīcha states- Sada pāpougha nistyūtaṃ pāpeṣu hṛsta mānasam Pāpātmānam mahāpāpam rakṣa mām hanumat prabho Meaning- O Lord Hanuman! I am forever immersed in sins. This…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 58: True devotee is filled only with thoughts of his favorite deity.To recapitulate: He should then convert this desire into actions. Only then it will transform into a meritorious holy tree. The presence of all these above-mentioned traits brings greatness to a…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 57: Even to serve the Lord, His blessings are crucialVanara Śatabali says- Dhanyo asmy-anugrahitosmi punyosmi mahīto asmyaham Hanuman tva pādāmbhoja sevā vibhava yogataḥ. Meaning- Oh Hanumanta! By obtaining this chance of serving your lotus feet…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 56: Devotion towards Hanuman helps build good characterIt is the greatest fortune of earthlings that Hanuman resides on this planet. This being so, not contemplating upon him and refusing to hold on to his feet reflect utter foolishness. Letting go of…sgsposts (63)in spirituality • 7 years agoVanara Gita 55: Hanuman eternally resides on earth.Our learned seers have already assigned the tasks that should be taken up based on time during the day. This is stipulated in the almanac. Sun is the visible form of the all-pervading Lord.…