“O Devi, He has broad shoulders, mighty arms, a neck like a conch-shell, an auspicious countenance, a hidden collarbone, very coppery eyes, and is known by the people.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 35.15) vipula aṃso… Read More ›
“He is fully resplendent, highly honored, and situated in the vow of brahmacharya. He knows how to help the sadhus and He knows how to popularize good actions.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 35.12) arciṣmān arcito atyartham brahma carya vrate… Read More ›
“He strikes with anger only at the appropriate time. He is the best maharatha in the world, and the entire world is supported by the arms of that great soul.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 34.31)… Read More ›
“Somehow or other, Ravana was raised to an exalted position as the king of a great kingdom with all material opulences, but because of his sinful act of kidnapping mother Sita, all the results of his pious activities were destroyed.”… Read More ›
“People say that Tulsidas is a treasure of bad qualities. But I know that I have one good quality – full faith in you, Shri Rama. This alone should ensure that you are satisfied with me.” (Dohavali, 85) hai tulasī… Read More ›
“Whether I am ordinary or not, I am only yours, O protector of Koshala. If this is true then Tulsi’s welfare is assured in all three worlds and three time periods.” (Dohavali, 84) jaiseā mero rāvaro kevala kosalapāla | tau… Read More ›
“The Supreme Lord, who is difficult to know by even the Vedas, can become known easily when there is sincere desire for Rama, just as water and food come easily for those living in this world.” (Dohavali, 80) nigama agama… Read More ›
“You should either love Rama with all your heart or act in ways that you become dear to the Lord. Tulsi says that whichever route is preferred and is easier, you should choose.” (Dohavali, 78) kai tohi lāgahiṁ rāma priya… Read More ›
“Tulsidas understands that all his shortcomings are due to himself and all his good qualities due to Rama. By knowing this even in Kali Yuga good things will easily happen for you and you will be fearless in this world.”… Read More ›
“When you abandon Rama, who is like a desire tree, and instead serve Kali Yuga, which is like a dying tree, your worldly interest, supreme interest, what you want, all your desires – they become like lies.” (Dohavali, 76) rāma… Read More ›