tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.comments2022-04-04T10:53:06.441-07:00Utthana Path - उत्थान पथShreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16301313709831073432noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-69836986140447169622015-11-07T01:03:04.137-08:002015-11-07T01:03:04.137-08:00From the desk of Sadhak Ajey
उत्थान पथ से : गुरु...From the desk of Sadhak Ajey <br /><br />उत्थान पथ से : गुरुवार - सद्नीति ( Righteous Policy or Morality )<br /><br />ग्रह भेषज जल पवन पट पाइ कुजोग सुजोग। <br />होहिं कुबस्तु सुबस्तु जग लखहिं सुलच्छन लोग।।<br /> *1/ 7क <br /><br />Men of keen insight realise that stars, medicine, water, air and cloth turn out good or bad in the world according to their good or evil company.<br /><br /><br />AjeySadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-48945981434393940152015-11-07T00:57:13.646-08:002015-11-07T00:57:13.646-08:00From the desk of Sadhak Ajey
उत्थान पथ से : बुधव...From the desk of Sadhak Ajey <br /><br />उत्थान पथ से : बुधवार - संत लक्षण ( Symptoms of Saint ) ..Contd.<br /><br /><br />निंदा अस्तुति उभय सम ममता मम पद कंज। <br />ते सज्जन मम प्रान प्रिय गुन मंदिर सुख पुंज।। *7/38<br /><br />(Shri Ram explains to Bharat ji the attributes of a Saint)<br /><br /><br />" Those who regard criticism and praise alike ; have attachment to my Lotus Feet, as their only possession, such saintly souls are dear to me as the very life itself, being abodes of noble qualities and bliss ". <br /><br />Personal Note : <br /><br />Let me share some spiritual experiences at this juncture. I consider swapn darshan of Pujya Babuji ( who is also my Guru ) to be a rare privilege. I must confess, the dialogues in swapn darshan are so detailed and the tone is so intense and impacting that I cannot call it a dream. They occur when I need guidance / some course correction.<br /><br />A few years back, I was mulling over the fact that Goswami Tulsi Das ji was obsessed by Sant-Asant so much that he made a prayer to them right in the prambhik vandana phase in Baal Kaand. Then mid-way when Naradji met Shri Ram in Aranya Kaand, he requested the Lord to throw light on the symptoms of Saint. Finally, in Uttar Kaand, in the Bharatji's episode, Hanumaan ji prompts a dialogue by saying, "(Naath Bharat kachhu poochhan chahheen, prasn karat man sakuchit ahahin) culminating in Shri Ram again dealing with Sant-Asant attributes and explaining in detail. As a sadhak, I was clueless as to why has this particular aspect to be dealt up with again and again,<br /><br />My feeling is that Pujya Babuji understood the puzzle and therefore appeared in swapn darshan.<br /><br />Let me try to recall the entire dialogue, as it occurred.<br /><br />बाबूजी : " संतों के लक्षण रामजी ने किस किस को बताये ? "<br /><br />अजेय : " नारद जी को अरण्य काण्ड में और भरत जी को उत्तर काण्ड में !"<br /><br />बाबूजी : " शाबाश ! .......... क्यों बताये ? "<br /><br />अजेय : " मुझे नहीं मालूम ! इस पहेली में उलझा हुआ हूँ " <br /><br />बाबूजी : " तुम्हें मालूम है। तुम बेकार पहेली बना बैठे हो ! "<br /><br />अजेय : " जी मुझे सचमुच नहीं मालूम। निज सत्संग में भी हल नहीं निकला। बाबूजी : " हनुमानजी की वंदना जो सुबह करते हो वो सुनाओ . <br /><br />अजेय : " मंगल मूरति मारुतीनंदन, सकल अमंगल मूल निकंदन … <br /><br />बाबूजी : " आगे ….......... ?<br /><br />अजेय : " पवनतनय ………।<br /><br />बाबूजी : " अरे अगर एक बार में पूरा सुना दोगे तो उत्तर मिल जायेगा ! <br /><br />अजेय : " पवनतनय संतन हितकारी ……। <br /><br />बाबूजी : " यदि संत स्वभाव अपना लोगे तो हनुमानजी को तुम्हारे हितों की हर समय रक्षा करनी पड़ेगी …… ये उनकी ज़िम्मेदारी बन जाएगी। <br /><br />My humble submission is that there is no need to grumble and change the world.<br /><br />What I as an individual need to do is change my natue <br /><br /> ( and attitude) and orient myself towards संत स्वभाव। <br /><br />Some of us are aware of the following fact :-- <br /><br />Of all the भजन स्तुति, dear to us, Pujya Babuji had in his Puja Room only one hand-written framed and kept in his focus, गोस्वामी तुलसीदास कृत विनय पत्रिका का पद : <br /><br />कबहुँ कहों यह रहनी रहौंगो, <br />श्रीरघुनाथ कृपालु कृपा ते संत स्वभाव गहौंगो ! <br /><br />- Ajey.Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-82339835246007973422015-11-07T00:53:38.829-08:002015-11-07T00:53:38.829-08:00From the desk of Sadhak Ajey,
उत्थान पथ से : बुध...From the desk of Sadhak Ajey, <br /><br />उत्थान पथ से : बुधवार - संत लक्षण ( Symptoms of Saint ) ..Contd.<br /><br /><br />श्रद्धा छमा मयत्री दाया । <br />मुदिता मम पद प्रीती अमाया।। *3/45/2<br /><br />बिरति बिबेक बिनय बिग्याना। <br />बोध जथारथ बेद पुराना।। <br /> *3/45/3<br /><br />दम्भ मान मद करहिं न काऊ। <br />भूलि न देहिं कुमारग पाऊ।। <br /> *3/43/3<br /><br />(Shri Ram shares evaluation criteria with Devarshi Narad ji)<br /><br />" He is a saint, who is full of faith, forbearance, friendliness, compassion, cheerfulness and sincere devotion to His Lotus Feet, is gifted with dispassion, discrimination, humility, divine knowledge, true understanding of the Vedas and Puranas ; is free from hypocracy, pride and arrogance ; and does not take to evil path by mistake".<br /><br /><br />-Ajey.<br />Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-25394894424001810512015-11-07T00:51:52.352-08:002015-11-07T00:51:52.352-08:00From the desk of Sadhak Ajey :---
उत्थान पथ से : ...From the desk of Sadhak Ajey :---<br /><br />उत्थान पथ से : बुधवार - संत लक्षण ( Symptoms of Saint ) ..Contd.<br /><br />निज गुन श्रवण सुनत सकुचाहीं। <br />पर गुन सुनत अधिक हरषाहीं।।<br /> *3/45/1<br /><br />सम सीतल नहिं त्यागहिं नीती। <br />सरल सुभाउ सबहिं सन प्रीती।।<br /> *3/45/1<br /><br />जप तप ब्रत दम संजम नेमा। <br />गुरु गोविंद बिप्र पद प्रेमा।।<br /> *3/45/2<br /><br />( Shri Ram confides with Devarshi Narad ji ) " He is a saint, who blushes when praised of his good qualities ; rejoices to hear another's good qualities ; is balanced in mind ; is cool and collected ; does not deflect from the path of virtue ; is guileless by nature ; is affectionate to all; does Jap <br /><br />( repetion of the Lord's name ) ; adopts austerity ; undertakes sacred resolutions ; controls his senses ; is self-denying ; sticks to religious observances ; is devoted to the Feet of the Lord, of the preceptor and of the learned ".<br /><br /> <br /><br />-Ajey.Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-2734455241182009442015-11-07T00:50:37.973-08:002015-11-07T00:50:37.973-08:00From the desk of Sadhak Ajey :--
उत्थान पथ से : ...From the desk of Sadhak Ajey :--<br /><br /> उत्थान पथ से : बुधवार - संत लक्षण ( Symptoms of Saint )... contd <br /><br />अमित बोध अनीह मितभोगी। <br /><br />सत्य सार कबि कोबिद जोगी।। *3/44/4<br /><br />सावधान मानद मद हीना। <br /><br />धीर धर्म गति परम प्रबीना।। * 3/44/5<br /><br />( Shri Ram reveals to Devarshi Narad ji ) " He is a saint, who has quest for unlimited knowledge, is non-attached, observes moderation in the enjoyment of worldly objects, is truthful, is inspired ; is learned ; is a yogi ; is circumspect; is respectful; is unassuming ; is unfaltering ;and is highlyproficient in treading the course of righteousness."<br /><br />Personal note : The aforesaid fundamental principles, enumerated by Shri Ram fit in well with the modern times. <br /><br />We, as professionals, have been professing to colleagues that " Learning is a continuous process and should never stop." also, we have" to keep abreast with the results of latest researches and trends in technology", lest one should get out-dated. <br /><br />However, one has to be truthful and definitely brave enough to admit " I am sorry ! I was misinformed, I made a mistake and here was an error of judgement." The inspiring words <br /><br />" Karne mae savdhaan, hone mae prasannata !" reflect a very positive attitude. <br /><br />My personal view is that this is in tune with Shakespear's master stroke in ' Hamlet' : Polonius' advice to his son ..... the last part :---<br /><br />" This above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow like the night the day. Thou can'st not then be false to any man."<br /><br />While on the subject, permit me to recall an age old incidence of 1938. A milkman had come to Pujya Babuji in the very first year of his legal career, saying that he had supplied milk to a moneyed Seth ( Lala ji ), who was unwilling to pay the due amount. He wanted to file an appeal in the court.<br /><br />As is the practice, in the dis-organised sector of milk distribution, the milkman (gwaala) could neither demand nor receive any receipt on daily basis for the milk, supplied by him. In the absence of any evidence or witness, the case was obviously weak and the milkman was bound to lose in the court of law.Therefore, Pujya Babuji advised him not to go in for an appeal. But the client was insistent. <br /><br />Pujya Babuji sought Pujya Baba's professional advice. <br /><br />He too had the same view that in the absence of evidence or witness, the milkman stood no chance of winning an appeal. But the milkman was adamant. He made an appeal and as was expected, he lost it too.<br /><br />.......And now the impacting communication, which everyone of us, leading a life of INTEGRITY can get inspiration from. ................After the judgement, in the court room itself, the milkman said to the Seth " Lala ! Tum jeet kar bhi haar gaye ; mae haar kar bhi jeet gaya ! " <br /><br />How true in deed !!<br /><br /><br />- Ajey.Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-76981697177734253072015-11-02T09:50:58.491-08:002015-11-02T09:50:58.491-08:00From desk of Sadhak Ajey :
Pujya Babuji had made ...From desk of Sadhak Ajey :<br /><br />Pujya Babuji had made several selections and compilations from Ram Charit Manas for his own spiritual development. To commemorate significant function / occasion, he published them in the form of a book / book-let. <br /><br />One of the earliest book-let was "Utthan Path," published at the time of Krishna Bua's marriage on 27th Nov. 1956. <br /><br />It was so popular and dear to everyone that its revised version was published as " Sadhna Paath" (in Hindi) in 1971 by Sasta Sahitya Mandal. Its English version was later on published in 1987 as "Sadhna Path by Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan.<br /><br />It was felt that the younger generation, which is more at home with the English language, find it hard to read and understand the meaning of several chaupaees as also doha, chhand etc. written in Hindi.<br /><br />Even at the cost of repetition, our communication is based on the Utthan path, each week day being assigned a value or attribute. Let me place on record that these were salient part of paarivaarik prarthana for more than 2 decades. No wonder, most of our siblings remember them by heart.<br /><br />For some strange reason, the reference no. has not been published in Utthan Path or Sadhna Paath or Sadhna Path. <br /><br />Each week day's selection comprises of :--<br /><br />1. Opening doha,<br /><br />2. Eight chaupaaee, and<br /><br />3. Closing doha,<br /><br />पूज्य बाबूजी ने हमारे जैसे साधकों की सुविधा के लिए श्रीरामचरित मानस तथा श्रीमदभगवद्गीता से अनेक बार selection करके उन संकलनो को विभिन्न headings देकर पुस्तिकाओं के रूप में प्रकाशित करवाया था। <br />इन में 'उत्थान पथ' ( श्री गिरिजा प्रकाशन ), 'साधना पथ' ( सस्ता साहित्य मंडल प्रकाशन ) और Sadhna Path ( Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan Publication ) लोकप्रिय रहे हैं। <br /><br />प्रिय भाई अनिल के अनुरोध पर तथा अमिता जी के आग्रह पर Sadhna Path में दिए हुए English Translation को आधिकारिक अनुवाद मान कर उत्थान पथ के दोहे-चौपाइयों-छंदों का day-wise संकलन प्रति दिन भेजने का हम लोगों ने संकल्प लिया हैं<br /><br />I am basing my communication model on the principle : " Utna hee khilao, jitna pachaa sake. " <br /><br />Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-59441200888576194882015-11-02T09:39:53.438-08:002015-11-02T09:39:53.438-08:00From the desk of Sadhak Ajey
उत्थान पथ -
बुधवार ...From the desk of Sadhak Ajey<br /><br />उत्थान पथ - <br />बुधवार : रामायण -<br />संत लक्षण ( Symptoms of Saint )<br /><br />सगुन उपासक परहित निरत नीति दृढ़ नेम। <br />ते नर प्रान समान मम जिन्ह के द्विज पद प्रेम।। *5/48<br /><br />( Shri Ram says ) " Those men, who worship my personal form, are intent on doing good to others, firmly tread the path of righteousness and are steadfast in their vow and devoted to the Brahmans, are dear to me. " <br /><br />AjeySadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-87808834783453280942015-11-02T09:36:18.257-08:002015-11-02T09:36:18.257-08:00From,
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मंगलवार ( Tuesday)
...From,<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />मंगलवार ( Tuesday)<br />सदाचार ( Moral Conduct )<br /><br /><br />स्वामि सखा पितु मातु गुर जिन्हके सब तुम्ह तात। <br />मन मंदिर तिन्ह कें बसहु सीय सहित दोउ भ्रात।। *2/130<br /><br /><br />Shri Ram ! With Sita and Lakshman, reside in the heart-temple of those, who regard You as their father, mother, preceptor, master, companion and all the rest.<br /><br />Personal note :--<br /><br /> Goswami Tulsi Das ji conveyed the same spiritual-emotional feeling in the भजन : ' किस की शरण मै जाऊँ ? अशरण शरण तुम्हीं हो !' specially the last line :" मेरे तो एक तुम्हीं हो ! " <br /><br /><br />AjeySadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-62774810225007356912015-11-02T09:34:04.819-08:002015-11-02T09:34:04.819-08:00From,
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मंगलवार ( Tuesday )...From,<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />मंगलवार ( Tuesday )<br />सदाचार ( Moral Conduct )<br /><br />जननी सम जानहिं परनारी। <br />धनु पड़ाव विष तें विष भारी।। *2/129/3<br /><br />जे हरषहिं पर संपति देखी। <br />दुखित होंहिं पर बिपति बिसेषी। *2/129/4<br /><br />जिन्हहि राम तुम्ह प्रानपियारे। <br />तिन्ह के मन सुभ सदन तुम्हारे।। *2/129/4<br /><br /><br />Your abode is the heart of those, who regard another's wife as their own mother ; another's wealth as the deadliest of all poisons ; rejoice in others' prosperity, deeply grieve at others' distress ; and love You as their own life.<br /><br />Ajey<br />Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-58698812799627035062015-11-02T09:16:45.084-08:002015-11-02T09:16:45.084-08:00From,
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मंगलवार ( Tuesday )...From,<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />मंगलवार ( Tuesday )<br />सदाचार ( Moral Conduct )<br /><br /> <br />सब के प्रिय सब के हितकारी। <br />दुख सुख सरिस प्रशंसा गारी।। *2/129/2<br /><br /><br />कहहिं सत्य प्रिय बचन बिचारी। <br />जागत सोवत सरन तुम्हारी।। *2/129/2 <br /><br /><br />तुमहहिं छाँड़ि गति दूसरि नाहीं। <br />राम बसहु तिन्ह के मन माहीं।। *2/129/3 <br /><br /><br />Shri Ram ! Abide in the hearts of those. who are dear to all and benefactor of all. who remain unaffected by pleasure or pain, praise or abuse, who thoughtfully speak truthful and pleasant words ; who remain in Your constant refuge while awake or asleep, and whose only asylum is in You.<br /><br />AjeySadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-75729213280207774102015-11-02T09:14:35.104-08:002015-11-02T09:14:35.104-08:00From Sadhak Ajey's Desk,
मंगलवार ( Tuesday )
...From Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />मंगलवार ( Tuesday )<br />सदाचार ( Moral Conduct )<br /><br /><br />काम कोह मद मान न मोहा। <br />लोभ न छोभ न राग न द्रोहा।। * 2/129/1<br /><br />जिन्ह के कपट दंभ नहि माया। <br />तिन्ह के ह्रदय बसहु रघुराया।। *2/129/1 <br /><br />( Rishi Valmiki says Shri Raghuraj ! ) Dwell in the hearts of those, who are free from lust, anger, arrogance, pride, infatuation, greed, excitement, attachment, animosity, fraud, hypocrisy and cheating. <br /><br />Personal note :--<br /><br />The aforesaid चौपाई could serve as the exhaustive list of vices, one needs to avoid. <br /><br />[ I would the younger generation to note that 4 अर्धाली ( as mentioned above ) constitute 1 चौपाई। As such, the two sets of अर्धाली beginning " काम कोह.…। " and " जिन्ह के कपट.… ।" have the same reference 2/129/1.] <br /><br />If we make a cross reference to श्रीमद्भगवतगीता , श्रीकृष्ण has enumerated to अर्जुन, आसुरी संपत्ति के लक्षण in the 3rd श्लोक of the XVI th Chapter.<br /><br />In another book (दोहावली ), to emphasise that Ram ji and vices cannot co-exist, Goswami Tulsi Das ji says, <br /><br />" जहँ राम तहँ काम नहीं ; जहँ काम तहँ राम। <br />तुलसी कबहुँ न रह सकि ; रवि रजनी एक ठाहुँ।। "<br /><br />- Ajey.<br />Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-74924087865325012912015-11-02T09:11:33.736-08:002015-11-02T09:11:33.736-08:00From,
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मंगलवार (TUESDAY)
स...From,<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />मंगलवार (TUESDAY)<br />सदाचार (MoralConduct)<br /> <br />सबु कर मागहिं एक फलु राम चरन रति होउ। <br />तिन्ह कें मन मंदिर बसहु सिय रघुनन्दन दोउ।। *2 /129<br /><br />( RishiValmiki says ) Shri Ram, Sita ! Both of You enthrone Yourselves in the temple-heart of those, who [ do incessent Jap of Your name ; perform relogious rites in diverse ways ; feed the learned and give them gifts ; and regard their preceptor even greater than You, while waiting upon him with all reverence, and, yet, ] <br /><br />for all this, they pray for one reward only, " May there be love for Shri Ram's Lotus Feet." <br /><br />Personal Note : ---<br /><br />This dialogue between Shri Ram and Rishi Valmiki, wherein, Shri Ram asks Valmikiji as to where he should reside, was referred to, by the enlightened and learned souls, who were considered as authority on Shri Ram Charit Manas, including Pujya Babuji, as " Ramayan".<br /><br />For the benefit of the younger generation, which is not very familiar with Hindi grammar, literal meaning of 'Ramayan' is " Ram's abode / residence". <br /><br />Rishi Valmiki took pains to describe the attributes of bhakt, and suggested their heart as an abode, where Ram ji along with Sita ji and Lakshman ji could reside.<br /><br />-Ajey. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-44434107901078449552015-11-02T09:07:16.948-08:002015-11-02T09:07:16.948-08:00From,
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MONDAY
परम धर्म ( N...From,<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />MONDAY<br />परम धर्म ( Noble Virtues )<br /> contd.<br /><br />उमा जे राम चरण रत विगत काम मद क्रोध। <br />निज प्रभु मय देखहिं जगत केहि सन करहिं विरोध।। * 7/112 ख <br /><br />(Shivji says ) " Uma ! They, who are devoted to the Lotus Feet of Shri Ram and are free from lust, vanity and anger, look upon the world full with the Lord. With whom, then, would they harbour animosity ? " <br /><br />-Ajey.Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-44720673275894637962015-11-02T09:02:55.751-08:002015-11-02T09:02:55.751-08:00From,
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परम धर्म ( ...From,<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />MONDAY,<br />परम धर्म ( Noble Virtues )<br /> cont'd.<br /><br />अघ कि पिसुनता सम कछु आना। <br />धर्म कि दया सरिस हरिजाना।। *7/111/5<br /><br />There is no sin equal to backbiting. There is no religious merit so great as compassion.<br /><br /><br />निर्मल मन जन सो मोहि पावा। <br />मोहि कपट छल छिद्र न भावा।। *5/43/3<br /><br />Shri Ram says : " He attains to me whose mind is pure. I dislike duplicity, cheating and censoriousness.<br /><br />Personal note :---<br /><br />Pandit Nand Kishore Tauji of Saudagar Santar, Morar, once explained the nature of निर्मल मन and quoted the चौपाई of श्रीराम-हनुमान मिलन …… <br /><br />' अस कहि परेउ चरन अकुलाई। निज तन प्रगट प्रीती उर छाई।।<br /><br />तब रघुपति उठाय उर लावा ……….. <br /><br />Tauji emphatically pointed out that until Hanumanji changed over and resumed his normal " vanar roop" from the " vipra roop" श्रीराम did not embrace or touch him.<br /><br />-Ajey. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-11304316659761059242015-11-02T09:01:31.406-08:002015-11-02T09:01:31.406-08:00From
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परम धर्म ( No...From<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />MONDAY<br />परम धर्म ( Noble virtue )<br /> contd.<br /><br />साधु चरित सुभ चरित कपासू। <br />निरस बिसद गुनमय फल जासू।। *1/1/3 <br /><br />The conduct of holy men is nobleas the career of the cotton plant, the fruit whereof is tasteless, white and fibrous ( even as the doing of saints yield results, which are free from attachment, stainless and full of goodness). <br /><br />जो सहि दुख़ परछिद्र दुरावा। <br />बंदनीय जेहि जग जस पावा।।<br /> *1/1/3 <br />Even by suffering hardships ( in the form of ginning, spinning and weaving ) the cotton plant covers other's fault and thereby earned in the world a renown, which is worthy of adoration. <br /><br />Personal note :--<br /><br />The spirit of sacrifice to cover other's short comings or limitations and tolerance to suffer pain, so that the other individual may attain success and enjoy the fruits of glory, earns the holy men universal respect in the society. <br /><br />संत वचन हैं :---<br /><br />अपने प्रति न्याय ; दूसरे के प्रति उदारता का भाव रखना, बड़पन की निशानी है। <br /><br />-Ajey.Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-84502967061190388772015-11-02T07:50:06.036-08:002015-11-02T07:50:06.036-08:00From,
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परम धर्म ( N...From,<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />MONODY<br />परम धर्म ( Noble Virtues )<br /> cont'd.<br /><br />परहित सरिस धर्म नहिं भाई। <br />पर पीड़ा सम नहिं अधमाई ।। *7/40/1<br /><br />There is no virtue so noble as benevolence and nothing so low as causing suffering to another.<br /><br />Note : Benevolent Service ( सेवा ) is the noblest virtue of the faculty of action.<br /><br />परहित बस जिनके मन माहीं। <br />तिन्ह कहँ जग दुलभ कछु नाहीं।। *3/30/5<br /><br />To them, nothing is difficult to achieve in this world, whose mind is ever engaged in doing good to others.<br /><br />Note : Service is the noblest virtue of the faculty of action. <br /><br />Personal Note : <br /><br />These 2 चौपाई describe the characteristics of the ideal in the noblest profession of doctors, who provide relief to those suffering from ailment and pain in the human body.<br /><br />Dr. Bhagwat Sahay, the First Principal and Dean of GR Medical College at Gwalior was an ideal physician-pathalogist, who was an embodiment of 'परोपकार'. He was loved and admired by the in as well as the general public. <br /><br />His bust statue adorns the entrance lobby of the Medical College at Gwalior. On Pujya Babuji's advice, the aforesaid 2 चौपाई were engraved below Doctor Saheb Baba's statue. <br /><br />In the यक्ष प्रश्न episode of Mahabharat, यक्ष asked युधिष्ठिर : -<br /><br />" धन्यास्ति कोः ? " <br /><br />धन्य ( Blessed ) are not the wealthy, old or those holding high positions of power or administration either. Blessed are those who are engaged in benevolent service परोपकार। <br /><br />Therefore, युधिष्ठिर assertively replied " यस्तु परोपकारी " <br /><br />- AjeySadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-42018088267341125492015-11-02T07:47:40.490-08:002015-11-02T07:47:40.490-08:00From
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परम धर्म ( No...From<br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />MONDAY<br />परम धर्म ( Noble Virtues )<br /><br />धरमु न दूसर सत्य समाना। <br />आगम निगम पुरान बखाना। <br /> * 2/94/3 <br /><br />Truth is the highest virtue, as declared by the Vedas, Puranas and other holy books.<br /><br />परम धर्म श्रुति बिदित अहिंसा। <br />पर निंदा सम अघ न गरीसा।। *7/120/11<br /><br />It is declared in the Vedas that non-violence is the highest virtue and speaking ill of others is the meanest sin.<br /><br />Note :--<br /><br />Truth is the noblest virtue of the faculty of speech,<br /><br />Non-violence is the noblest virtue of the faculty of thought.<br /><br />Personal note :--<br /><br />Performing श्री सत्य नारायण पूजन-कथा on the first Sunday of the month has been the tradition, followed by the family since December 1939, established by Pujya Babuji. <br /><br />He would propagate the value of living by TRUTH in thought, words and deeds, meticulously. <br /><br />Pujya Babuji admired the practice of अहिंसा of living creatures, as followed by the Jains.<br /><br />Pujya Baba laid down a principle in communication :---- <br /><br />जो बात कहो, साफ़ हो, सुथरी हो, भली हो।<br />कड़वी न हो, खट्टी न हो, मिश्री की डली हो ।। <br /><br />Pujya Babuji has shared a secret in भावांजलि भाग 2 :--<br /><br />पर निंदा एवं स्व प्रशंसा हीनता का द्योतक है।<br /><br /><br />AjeySadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-34604175178709075652015-11-02T07:45:43.726-08:002015-11-02T07:45:43.726-08:00From,
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परम धर्म (...From, <br />Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />MONDAY<br /><br />परम धर्म ( Noble Virtues )<br /><br />गिरिजा संत समागम सम न लाभ कछु आन। <br />बिनु हरि कृपा न होइ सो गावहिं वेद पुरान ।। *7/125ख <br /><br />( Shivji says, ) " Girija ! There is no gain so valuable as the fellowship of saints ; the same, however, cannot be had without the grace of Shri Hari ( The Lord ) ; so declare the Vedas & Puranas ".<br /><br />Personal note : We all have experienced spiritual vibrations, in the satsang or mere presence of enlightened souls. <br /><br />When we have the congregation of the Sant, we can utilize the God-sent opportunity to get guidance / clarification to get rid of one's vices or short comings or pitfalls in साधना। <br /><br />I remember Swami Santanandaji Saraswati of Lord's Grace, Bangalore, confiding in me that positive vibrations were always felt in presence of Pujya Babuji , whom she referred to as her " Shiv Dayal Betaji. " <br /><br />When we went to Gorakhpur in Feb. '80 to attend dear Praveen's marriage, Pujya Babuji took Prem Narain Phuphaji and me to श्री राधा बाबाजी of गीता वाटिका। <br /><br />What Babuji told us about the principles and practices of श्री राधा बाबा, were conveyed in Babuji's circular letter. It is well known that श्री राधा बाबा, who having practised नवधा भक्ति for several years and having adopted ब्रह्मचर्य, निराभिमानता and असंगता as his core values, had attained such a high sainthood that भजन-सत्संग in his presence gave us all the feeling of Divinity flowing all around. <br /><br />I must say these enlightened souls valued सत्संग immensely and were very candid while conveying praise for the benefit derived from सत्संग, as stated by Bhagwan Shiv to Ma Girija, in the aforesaid दोहा। <br /><br />-Ajey. <br />Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-37048026302525788282015-11-02T07:42:07.703-08:002015-11-02T07:42:07.703-08:00From SadhakAjey's Desk,
SUNDAY
प्रथम कर्तव्य ...From SadhakAjey's Desk,<br /><br />SUNDAY<br />प्रथम कर्तव्य ( First Duty ) cont'd<br /><br />सो अनन्य जाकें असि मति न टरइ हनुमंत । <br />मै सेवक सचराचर रूप स्वामि भगवंत।। *4/3<br /><br />Shri Ram declares : " O Hanuman ! I consider him to be exclusively devoted to Me, who has unwavering conviction that he is the servant and the Lord, who manifests Himself in the form of the entire animate and inanimate creation as his Master ".<br /><br />Personal note : <br /><br />This दोहा was, on many occasions, referred to by Pujya Babuji as गुरु मंत्र with which Ramji gave दीक्षा to Hanumanji for service.<br /><br />Swami Sivanandaji Saraswati of Divine Life Society, Rishikesh says :-<br /><br />For a devotee, " being good " is as much important as " doing good. " <br /><br />He would often say SERVE, LOVE, GIVE !<br /><br />'Tap' - Contemplation, in secluded place, away from the society and worldly pleasures, is meant to purify the MIND. However, 'Sadgun', refined through 'savadhyaay' 'sadachar' 'sadvyavhaar' and 'SEVA' as a 'grahasth' characterise a 'sadhak,' treading the path of sadhna.<br /><br />The real test of 'TAP'- maansik (mental), vaachik (vocal) shareerik (body) pertains to the attitudinal aspect (bhaav) of SEVA ................. forgiving & giving to not only the poor, sick & needy but also every one around ; and maintaining in healthy / beautiful condition every thing around in ecology & environment, inherited or developed by us. <br /><br />It may be assertively stated that SEVA displays one's commitment to 'vidya' 'vinay' and 'vivek', the triveni of sadhak's 'sangam' for progress.<br /><br />-Ajey.<br />Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-61895037081545589572015-11-02T07:40:35.329-08:002015-11-02T07:40:35.329-08:00From Sadhak Ajey's Desk,
SUNDAY
प्रथम कर्तव्य...From Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />SUNDAY<br />प्रथम कर्तव्य ( First Duty contd. )<br /><br /><br />प्रबिसि नगर कीजे सब काजा। <br />ह्रदय राखि कोसलपुर राजा।।<br /> *5/4/1<br /><br />Keep the king of Kosala ( Shri Ram ) in your heart, while you embark on an endeavour and accomplish all your actions.<br /><br />Personal note : The devotee who aspires to be a 'yogi', tries to begin every project by associating the same with the Lord. Interestingly, if he tries to perform 'yog', which literally means 'joining'...................."Joining with the Lord, he must remember the Lord from ab initio.<br /><br />It appears to me that great philosophers like Shri Swami Satyanandji and Tagore have propagated similar views. <br /><br />Swami Satyanandji Maharaj in Amrit Vani says, <br /><br />"Ram Ram bhaj kar Shri Ram, Kariye nity hi uttam kaam" <br /><br />One of the most famous quotation of Shri Rabindra Nath Tagore is, " It shall be my endeavour to seek THEE in my action, knowing that it's THINE unseen power, which gives me strength to act. " <br /><br />The चौपाई is widely associated with श्री हनुमानजी as this was told to him by निशाचरी लंकिनी, at the entrance gate of Lanka, the moment she realized that Hanumanji was Shri Ram's envoy ( दूत ). <br /><br />This चौपाई is very dear to साधक-भक्त who have it as their most favourite सम्पुट for मानस पाठ specially of सुन्दर काण्ड। <br /><br />Remembering Shri Ram as one embarks upon or steps into a new field/place/assignment/test/exam/job/journey etc. naturally makes one seek the Lord's Divine Grace. <br /><br />-Ajey. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-75857260161771888602015-11-02T07:38:27.767-08:002015-11-02T07:38:27.767-08:00From Sadhak Ajey's Desk,
SUNDAY प्रथम कर्तव्य...From Sadhak Ajey's Desk,<br /><br />SUNDAY प्रथम कर्तव्य <br />( First Duty contd. )<br /><br />कादर मन कहुँ एक अधारा। <br />दैव दैव आलसी पुकारा ।।<br /> *5/50/2<br /><br />" Fate" is an excuse pleaded by the coward and is resorted to by the indolent.<br /><br /><br />Personal note : There has to be an endeavour for continuous improvement .......to enhance one's knowledge, skills and positive attitude .............. as per the principle, " First deserve; then desire." <br /><br /><br />It is not the intention of Shri Ram to suggest that one should stop praying to the Lord Almighty for success.<br /><br />After making all out efforts, one should pray for Lord's grace and seek blessings of the elders for success. <br /><br />-Ajey. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-48473443046255381712015-11-02T07:37:12.969-08:002015-11-02T07:37:12.969-08:00From Sadhak Ajey'sDesk
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( First...From Sadhak Ajey'sDesk<br /><br />प्रथम कर्तव्य <br />( First Duty contd. )<br /><br /><br />करइ जो करम पाव फल सोई। <br />निगम नीति असि कह सबु कोई।। *2/74/4<br /><br />It is the law of the Vedas, which has been confirmed by all, that the doer of an action reaps the fruits.<br /><br />Personal Note : The aforesaid चौपाई seems to be in sync with the English proverb, " As you sow; so shall you reap !" <br /><br />-Ajey. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-67280117417066759702015-11-02T07:35:53.960-08:002015-11-02T07:35:53.960-08:00From Sadhak Ajey's Desk
प्रथम कर्तव्य ( First...From Sadhak Ajey's Desk<br /><br />प्रथम कर्तव्य ( First Duty contd.)<br /><br />सुनु जननी सोइ सुतु बड़भागी। <br />जो पितु मातु वचन अनुरागी।।<br /> 2/40/4<br /><br />तनय मातु पितु तोषनिहारा। <br />दुर्लभ जननि सकल संसारा।।<br /> 2/40/4 <br /><br /><br />Listen mother : " That son alone is blessed, who is devoted to the words of his parents. A son, who gratifies his father and mother is rare in this wide world, mother.<br /><br /><br />NOTE : This is a statement made by Lord Ram about an ideal son, we all must aspire to be as our FIRST DUTY.<br /><br />the rareness aspect, referred to in the aforesaid chaupaee by Shri Ram holds good for every child, born in this world. <br /><br />- Ajey. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-67031866746541676672015-11-02T07:28:55.979-08:002015-11-02T07:28:55.979-08:00From Sadhak Ajey's Desk
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प्रथम कर्तव्य ...From Sadhak Ajey's Desk<br /><br />SUNDAY<br />प्रथम कर्तव्य ( First Duty) <br /> cont'd.<br /><br />मातु पिता गुरु प्रभु कै बानी। <br /><br />बिनहि बिचारि करिअ सुभ जानी।। <br /> *1/76/2<br /><br />The word of one's mother, father, preceptor and master must be implicitly carried out, regarding them as auspicious and beneficial. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135961980446790191.post-17068944346537805992015-11-02T07:27:45.391-08:002015-11-02T07:27:45.391-08:00From Sadhak Ajey's Desk
SUNDAY- प्रथम कर्तव्य...From Sadhak Ajey's Desk<br /><br />SUNDAY- प्रथम कर्तव्य <br />( First Duty-contd.)<br /><br />प्रातकाल उठि कै रघुनाथा। <br /><br />मातु पिता गुरु नावहिं माथा।। *1/204/4<br /><br />After getting up at dawn, Shri Raghunath used to bow His had to His mother, father and preceptor.<br /><br /><br />Note : Bowing the head to one's parents ad preceptor enhances one's longevity, knowledge fame and strength. Sadhak Ajeyhttps://sadhakajey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com