"Sir, When one is on a worthy mission, all the celestial will be there to help, Am I right sir" ?.
"Yes Bete!…", replied the Messenger.
"How is it possible" ?
"Through Grace…"
"How do we get that Grace?"
"Be silent inside and empty you ego. The Grace will work through you".
"Could you please be little elaborate?"
"Swami Rama says that, Grace comes of its own when a seeker has made maximum effort. When all efforts have been made, and all efforts have been exhausted, then grace comes. A power comes from above, of its own, to a vessel that is cleaned, purified, and is prepared to receive it"
"Hmm…!"
"Don't just nod your head for whatever I say. Instead find out if you are prepared with a clean & purified vessel to receive the Grace?", the Messenger roared.
"As I see, I am still a long way to go Sir…", I replied with a cheeky smile.
"Atleast you are fortunate that you know the way to receive that Grace. Keep working, you will succeed. Remember, Grace is the fruit that you receive from your faithful and sincere efforts. So don’t stop trying".
"Will do Sir…"
"Bete, it’s almost lunch time and we are talking since early dawn. It’s time for me to go. Will you not spare me with your questions"?, the Messenger asked with a pleading voice.
Seeing the Messenger again talking about leaving the place, I hurriedly took my Hanuman Chalisa Book and started reading from where I left, as I find its the only way to keep him here;
Ram duware tum rakhvare | Hot na aagya bin paisare ||
–
Oh Hanumanji! You are the sentinel at the door of Ram's mercy mansion or His divine abode. No one may enter without your permission.
Sab sukh lahe tumhari sharna | Tum rakshak kahu ko darna ||
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By your grace one can enjoy all happiness and one need not have any fear under your protection.
Aapen tej samharo aape | Tinau lok hank te kanpe ||
–
When you roar all the three worlds tremble and only you can control your might.
Bhoot pisach nikat nahi aave | Mahabir jab naam sunave ||
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Great Brave on. Hanumanji's name keeps all the Ghosts, Demons & evils spirits away from his devotees.
Nase rog hare sab pira | Japat nirantar hanumat bira ||
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On reciting Hanumanji's holy name regularly all the maladies perish the entire pain disappears.
Sankat se hanuman chhudaave | Man kram bachan dhyan jo lave ||
–
Those who rembember Hanumanji in thought, word and deed are well guarded against their odds in life.
Sab par ram tapasvi raja | Tinke kaaj sakal tum saja ||
–
Oh Hanumanji! You are the caretaker of even Lord Rama, who has been hailed as the Supreme Lord and the Monarch of all those devoted in penances.
Aur manorath jo koi laave | Soi amit jivan phal pave ||
–
Oh Hanumanji! You fulfill the desires of those who come to you and bestow the eternal nectar the highest fruit of life.
Charo yug parthap tumhara | Hai parsidh jagat ujiyara ||
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Oh Hanumanji! You magnificent glory is acclaimed far and wide all through the four ages and your fame is radiantly noted all over the cosmos.
Sadhu sant ke tum rakhvare | Asur nikandan ram dulare ||
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Oh Hanumanji! You are the saviour and the guardian angel of saints and sages and destroy all the Demons, you are the seraphic darling of Shri Ram.
Ashta sidhi nau nidhi ke data | Asa bar din janki mata ||
–
Hanumanji has been blessed with mother Janki to grant to any one any YOGIC power of eight Sidhis and Nava Nidhis as per choice.
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa | Sada raho raghupati ke dasa ||
–
Oh Hanumanji! You hold the essence of devotion to RAM, always remaining His Servant.
After few minutes of Silence, the Messenger started speaking;
"Bete!, Just like a spiritual aspirants who might get distracted by temptations of the world, Hanuman too felt he might get distracted by the mansions in the city of the Lanka with beautiful pillars made of crystal, dazzling beauty of the lavish structures. Hanuman realized his mission will be halted if he spends time in getting himself lost in the beauty of Lanka and ensured to keep his mind fixed in the goal. Hanuman searched every inch of Lanka fully and thoroughly in search of Sita".
"He didn't had Google at that time, Hahaha", I smiled....
My interruption certainly did not go well with the Messenger who just stopped talking immediately and closed his eyes.
Sensing my wrong humor sense in wrong place, I decided to curb my childish behaviour and waited for Him to speak.
After few minutes of silence, the Messenger started speaking again;
"Finally Hanuman's sincere efforts paid rich dividends and he found the Mother Sita in Ashoka Vana without any Google search", the Messenger said with a smile.
The smile from His face certainly made me to feel relax. May be he purposefully said that to make me feel happy sensing the tension that was building up inside me.
The Messenger then continued;
"Do you know why Hanuman loves the betel leaf garland? It was these leaves that covered and hid him while he was waiting to speak with Sita. They protected him in the Ashoka Vana, when Hanuman was watching all the pain & tribulations the Mother was going through in midst of Demons.
Hanuman was waiting patiently for an opportunity to speak with Sita.
When the opportunity presented itself, Hanuman jumps from the tree chanting Rama Rama not before dropping the ring given by Lord Rama as identification. The ring was made up of crystal which glows with the letters ‘Rama’ with the touch of Rama or Sita.
Realizing the Mother is still in doubt if the monkey form Hanuman is truly a Messenger sent by his Lord or was it another tricky game played by the Demons, Hanuman then uses his wisdom & Bhakti to bring trust in her.
After few great exchange of words filled with extreme love & devotion, Sita realizes that Hanuman is indeed a true Messenger sent by His Lord Ram. Sita, overwhelmed with happiness embraces the ring with affection.
Meanwhile, the demons who saw Hanuman in Ashoka Vana tries to hold him captive. Hanuman too showed His presence felt in Lanka by burning Lanka into Ashes and sending a strong warning to Ravana & his team during this encounter.
Hanuman before leaving Lanka, once again went to Ashoka Vana to get the assurance if the mother Sita is safe inspite of burning Lanka into ashes. He feels extremely satisfied to see the Mother Sita safe there.
Rejoicing, he bowed before her and said, "Oh mother! I have seen you safe and sound. This is your power and my good fortune. Now give me leave to go."
Sita says, "You are indeed a hero. For you there is nothing impossible. See that my lord comes here soon and lays low the Rakshasas and redeems me. I depend on you. You alone can achieve this."
"Be assured," said Hanuman. "Sugriva will soon be here with Rama and Lakshmana and the myriads of Vanaras. Ravana and his wicked hordes will perish. The happy prince will return with you to Ayodhya. Grieve No more".
The Mother blessed Hanuman and gave her Chudamani as identification when Hanuman meets her Lord back at Kishkinta.
Receiving the mother’s blessing, Hanuman flows back to the shore where all his army was waiting for him. Jambavantha had seen him from a distance and said that Anjaneya was returning with victory. Hanuman showed the Chudamani to all and had described the happenings in detail in proper sequence and without omission.
With tears in Hanuman eyes, he shares with them what a divinely precious soul Sita was and how nobly she had borne herself. Then he narrates how he destroyed the park and killed the Rakshasa warriors, how he was finally bound by Indrajit and produced before Ravana. He describes what took place at Ravana's courtyard and how as a punishment for his boldness of speech they set fire to his tail, furnishing him thereby with a great torch with which he set their city ablaze.
Hearing Hanuman's tales, all the Vanaras were in a very joyous mood. Praising & chanting Lord Rama & Sita, they all returned to Kishkinda to share this divine victory with Lord Rama.
Having said this, the Messenger once again closed this eyes. I could sense, He is just holding his presence for me and I know I can't hold him further. While he kept continuously chanting in a very feeble voice;
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa | Sada raho raghupati ke dasa ||
I was just waiting for Him to open his eyes....
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa | Sada raho raghupati ke dasa ||
I was just waiting for Him to open his eyes....
(to be concluded in next episode)
- 'Bansuri'
(Please note that the views expressed in this fictional story series are the views of the author's own imagination taking reference from various sources which includes but not limited to Valmiki Ramayana, Kamba Ramayana, Hanuman chalisa along with Swami Rama & Guruji Pattabhiram's teachings. If you find any text inappropriate, the author seeks humble apologies.Pic couresy: Internet)
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