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What are the ratings and certificates for Ahalya - 1998?
Ahalya - 1998 is rated/received certificates of: India:U
What actors and actresses appeared in Ahalya - 1998?
The cast of Ahalya - 1998 includes: Mihir Das Hemanta Das Tanuja Nayak Dipti Panda
What has the author Muriyad Balakrishnan written?
Muriyad Balakrishnan has written: 'Ahalya'
Who are the five virgins in Hindu mythology?
Ahalya, Draupadi, Kunti, Tara and Mandodari.
Who want to go into the forest with Rama?
Rama going to the Forest for fourteen years is the divine plan. It was predestined that Rama should go to forest for doing so many things like Ahalya Vimukti, destroying the demons there and protecting the saints and sages. And it was only an excuse, to get equipped by Vishwamitra for the future Ravana Vadha (killing). Kaikeyi the mother of Bharata who was instrumental in sending Rama on the advise of Mandara is inspired by Rishi Sankalpa and Daiva Sankalpa.
Who exiled Rama to forest?
Rama going to the Forest for fourteen years is the divine plan. It was predestined that Rama should go to forest for doing so many things like Ahalya Vimukti, destroying the demons there and protecting the saints and sages. And it was only an excuse, to get equipped by Vishwamitra for the future Ravana Vadha (killing). Kaikeyi the mother of Bharata who was instrumental in sending Rama on the advise of Mandara is inspired by Rishi Sankalpa and Daiva Sankalpa.
Who wrote nyaya darshan?
It seems to me that gautama, son of rahugana,as mentioned in the REGVEDA ,was the founder of the gautama family from which sprang gautama,husband of ahalya,as narrated in the ramayana.gautama wrote THE NYAYASUTRA.THE NYAYASUTRA IS DEVIDED INTO FIVE BOOKS,EACH CONTAINING TWO CHAPTERS CALLED AHINIKSHTE FIRST BOOK OF THE NYAYASUTRA CONTAING A BRIEF EXPLATION OF THE 16CATEGORIESSECOND,THIRD AND FOURTH BOOKS DISCUSS PARTICULAR DOCTRINES OF HE VAISESIKA,YOGA,MIMANSA,VEDANTA, AND BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY BEAR MARKS OF DIFFRENT HANDS AND AGES.THE FIFTH BOOKTREATING OF THE VARIETIES OF FUTILE REJOINDER AND OCCASIONS FOR REBUKE WAS EVIDENTLY NOT THE PRODUTION OF AKSAPADA WHO DISMISSIED THOSE TOPICS WITHOUT ENTERING INTO THEIR DETAILS
What does Ramayana mean?
"Ramayana" is the name of an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and is part of the Hindu religion. (The other major text is the Mahabharata.)The word "Ramayana" can be translated as "Rama's journey" (literally Rama, the protagonist avatar, and ayana, meaning going)..ramayana , what is the meaning of ramayana found ,- ramayana = ram +ayan ( ayan meaning came )according to some stories ahyilyia was cursed by gotham rishi , Ahalya was converted to stone ,As for Ahalya, Gautama granted her the boon that she would be brought back to human form by the touch of the feet of Lord Rama .if stories were true then gotham rishi would not be knowing of of rama avatarmahabharata is also said was written before mahabharta .like in many scruputures is mentioned of kalaki avatar ,which is now going on under earths .if some good gods or good peoples would taken wise and noble decessions to save the lifes .no sita , ahilya , draupadi would had insulted , like sita , ahilya , draupadi , how many girls and womens would be victims and their name even did not known .was there any conspirancies or ill intentionspeoples being taken under earth , beaten very badly and broken and even buried alive by the great gods and goddesses and great humans gods like murgan , bhiraspaty ,bharama , dakshina moorty , narayanan , vishnu and many power full and great gods ..
Why was Lord Rama sent into the woods?
Once Kaikeyi saved the life of Dashrath by diverting his Rath to correct direction in a battle.Dashrath asked her" two wishes " in return. She replied that she will wish something at the correct time in future.So as per first wish,she asked Rajyabhishek for her son,Bhart and as per second wish, 14 years Vanavas for Rama. going to the Forest for fourteen years is the divine plan. It was predestined that Rama should go to forest for doing so many things like Ahalya Vimukti, destroying the demons there and protecting the saints and sages. And it was only an excuse, to get equipped by Vishwamitra for the future Ravana Vadha (killing). Kaikeyi the mother of Bharata who was instrumental in sending Rama on the advise of Mandara is inspired by Rishi Sankalpa and Daiva Sankalpa.
What are the different names of Lord Sri Rama?
Lord Rama is known by many different names. This list contains 108 names of Lord Rama with their meanings:NameMeaningOm Shri Ramaya NamahaThe Giver of happinessOm Ramabhadraya NamahaThe Auspicious OneOm Ramachandraya NamahaMoon like GentleOm Shashvataya NamahaThe ever-lasting oneOm Rajivalochanaya NamahaThe Lotus-eyedOm Shrimate NamahaThe Abode of LakshmiOm Rajendraya NamahaThe King of the KingsOm Raghupungavaya NamahaThe Scion of the Raghu dynastyOm Janaki Vallabhaya NamahaThe Consort of JanakiOm Jaitraya NamahaThe TriumphantOm Jitamitraya NamahaThe Conqueror of His FoesOm Janardhanaya NamahaThe Refuge of the peopleOm Vishvamitra Priyaya NamahaThe Beloved of Sage VishvamitraOm Dantaya NamahaThe UnperturbedOm Sharanatrana Tatparaya NamahaThe One who is Determined To Protect His DevoteesOm Bali Pramathanaya NamahaThe Slayer of BaliOm Vagmine NamahaThe SpokesmanOm Satyavache NamahaThe Speaker Of TruthOm Satyavikramaya NamahaThe One who is Truthfully PowerfulOm Satyavrataya NamahaThe One of truthful vowsOm Vratadharaya NamahaThe One who is Practising PenanceOm Sada Hanumadashritaya NamahaThe One who is always served by HanumanOm Kausaleyaya NamahaThe Son of KausalyaOm Kharadhvamsine NamahaThe Slayer of the demon KharaOm Viradha Vanapanditaya NamahThe Slayer of the demon ViradhaOm Vibhishana Paritratre NamahaThe Protector of VibhishanaOm Kodanda Khandanaya NamahaThe One who broke the mighty bowOm Saptatala Prabhedre NamahaThe One who Broke the Seven Tale TreesOm Dashagriva Shiroharaya NamahaThe Slayer Of Ten-Headed RavanaOm Jamadagnya Mahadarpaya NamahaThe destroyer of Jamadagni's Son's ArroganceOm Tatakantakaya NamahaThe Slayer of TatakaOm Vedanta Saraya NamahaThe Essence of VedantaOm Vedatmane NamahaThe Spirit of the VedasOm Bhavarogasya Bheshajaya NamahaThe Reliever Of Earthly AilmentsOm Dushanatri Shirohantre NamahaThe Slayer Of DooshanatrishiraOm Trigunatmakaya NamahaThe Source of the three gunasOm Trivikramaya NamahaThe Conqueor Of The Three WorldsOm Trilokatmane NamahaThe Lord Of The Three WorldsOm Punyacharitra Kirtanaya NamahThe One whose story is a source of merit to those who sing itOm Triloka Rakshakaya NamahaThe Protector of the three worldsOm Dhanvine NamahaThe wielder of the bowOm Dandakaranya Kartanaya NamahaThe Dweller in the Dandaka forestOm Ahalya Shapashamanaya NamahaThe Reliever of Ahalya's curseOm Pitru Bhaktaya NamahaThe Worshipper of father DasarathaOm Vara Pradaya NamahaThe giver of boonsOm Jitendriyaya NamahaThe Conqueror of the sensesOm Jitakrodhaya NamahaThe Conqueror of angerOm Jitamitraya NamahaThe One who wins over friendsOm Jagad Gurave NamahaThe Guru of the worldOm Riksha Vanara Sanghatine NamahaThe Saviour Of Boars And MonkeysOm Chitrakuta Samashrayaya NamahaThe Lord who took refuge at Chitrakuta HillOm Jayanta Trana Varadaya NamahaThe Lord who blessed JayantaOm Sumitra Putra Sevitaya NamahaThe Lord who is served by Sumitra's son (Lakshmana)Om Sarva Devadhi Devaya NamahaThe Lord of all the godsOm Mritavanara Jivanaya NamahaThe reviver of dead monkeysOm Mayamaricha Hantre NamahaThe Destroyer of the demon MarichaOm Mahadevaya NamahaThe Great LordOm Mahabhujaya NamahaThe Lord of mighty armsOm Sarvadeva Stutaya NamahaThe Lord who is praised by all the godsOm Saumyaya NamahaThe Calm OneOm Brahmanyaya NamahaThe Absolute RealityOm Muni Samstutaya NamahaThe Lord who is praised by sagesOm Mahayogine NamahaThe Great YogiOm Mahadaraya NamahaThe Noble OneOm Sugrivepsita Rajyadaye NamahaThe Lord who returned the kingdom to SugrivaOm Sarva Punyadhi Kaphalaya NamahaThe Giver of fruits of pious work, good karmasOm Smrita Sarvagha Nashanaya NamahaThe Remover of all afflictionsOm Adipurushaya NamahaThe Primal BeingOm Paramapurushaya NamahaThe Supreme BeingOm Mahapurushaya NamahaThe Great BeingOm Punyodayaya NamahaThe Source of all blessingsOm Dayasaraya NamahaThe Embodiment of compassionOm Purana Purushottamaya NamahaThe Most Ancient PersonOm Smita Vaktraya NamahaThe One who smiling speaksOm Mita Bhashine NamahaThe One of moderate speechOm Purva Bhashine NamahaThe One who rarely speaksOm Raghavaya NamahaThe scion of the Raghu dynastyOm Ananta Gunagambhiraya NamahaThe Lord of infinite majestic qualitiesOm Dhirodatta Gunottamaya NamahaThe Lord of Valorous qualitiesOm Maya Manusha Charitraya NamahaThe Lord who incarnated as a man through His mayaOm Mahadevadi Pujitaya NamahaThe Lord who is worshiped by Lord ShivaOm Setukrite NamahaThe builder of the bridgeOm Sarva Tirthamayaya NamahaThe Lord who is the sum of all holy placesOm Haraye NamahaThe DestroyerOm Shyamangaya NamahaThe Dark-complexioned OneOm Sundaraya NamahaThe Beautiful OneOm Shooraya NamahaThe ValiantOm Pitavasase NamahaThe Lord clad in yellow raimentOm Dhanurdharaya NamahaThe Bearer of the bowOm Sarva Yajnadhipaya NamahaThe Lord of sacrificeOm Yajvine NamahaThe SacrificerOm Jaramarana Varjitaya NamahaThe Conqueror of birth and deathOm Vibhishana Pratishthatre NamahaThe Lord who crowned Vibhishana on the throneOm Sarvabharana Varjitaya NamahaThe Lord who relinquished all adornmentOm Paramatmane NamahaThe Supreme SelfOm Parabrahmane NamahaThe Supreme GodheadOm Sachidananda Vigrahaya NamahaThe Form of Eternal BlissOm Parasmai Jyotishe NamahaThe Supreme LightOm Parasmai Dhamne NamahaThe Supreme AbodeOm Parakashaya NamahaThe Supreme SpaceOm Paratparaya NamahaThe Supreme beyond the highestOm Pareshaya NamahaThe Supreme LordOm Parakaya NamahaThe Uplifter Of The PoorOm Paraya NamahaThe Supreme BeingOm Sarva Devatmakaya NamahaThe Lord who is the Source of all godsOm Parasmai NamahaThe Supreme Lord
What movie and television projects has Anita Das been in?
Hemant Birje has: Played Tarzan in "Adventures of Tarzan" in 1985. Played Panna in "Tahkhana" in 1986. Performed in "Dilruba Tangewali" in 1987. Played Hemant in "Veerana" in 1988. Performed in "Geeta Ki Saugandh" in 1988. Performed in "Maar Dhaad" in 1988. Played Viramjeet Singh in "Mardangi" in 1988. Played Dilher Singh in "Commando" in 1988. Performed in "Som Mangal Shani" in 1988. Performed in "Aag Ke Sholay" in 1988. Performed in "Paanch Fauladi" in 1988. Played Masked man in "Aaj Ke Angaarey" in 1988. Performed in "Bijili Aur Toofan" in 1988. Performed in "Lahu Ki Awaz" in 1989. Performed in "Sindoor Aur Bandook" in 1989. Performed in "Paanch Papi" in 1989. Performed in "Sau Saal Baad" in 1989. Performed in "Ab Meri Baari" in 1989. Played Bhima in "Lashkar" in 1989. Performed in "Paap Ki Sazaa" in 1989. Performed in "Indira" in 1989. Performed in "Maa Kasam Badla Loonga" in 1990. Performed in "Awaragardi" in 1990. Performed in "Jaan Lada Denge" in 1990. Performed in "Ajooba Kudrat Ka" in 1991. Performed in "Kasam Kali Ki" in 1991. Played Hemant in "Kaun Kare Kurbanie" in 1991. Played Samson in "Aaj Ka Samson" in 1991. Played Friendly appearance in "Ikke Pe Ikka" in 1994. Performed in "Muqaddar" in 1996. Played Chotu in "Angaara" in 1996. Played Shyam in "Indraprastham" in 1996. Played Chandra in "Divine Lovers" in 1997. Performed in "Sher-E-Hindustan" in 1997. Played Tamancha Bihari in "Hafta Vasuli" in 1998. Played Vicky Roy in "Hitler" in 1998. Performed in "Maa Kasam" in 1999. Played Sultan Baluchi in "Aaya Toofan" in 1999. Performed in "Patthar Aur Payal" in 2000. Performed in "Aakhri Dacait" in 2000. Performed in "Zakhmi sherni" in 2001. Performed in "5 Rifles" in 2001. Performed in "Bhooka Sher" in 2001. Performed in "Saugandh Geeta Ke" in 2001. Performed in "Bhairav" in 2001. Performed in "Pratighaath" in 2001. Performed in "Galiyon Ka Badshah" in 2001. Played Police Inspector in "Kasam" in 2001. Performed in "Zaroorat" in 2001. Performed in "Jagira" in 2001. Played Yogeshwar Choudhry in "Arjun Devaa" in 2001. Performed in "Junglee Tarzan" in 2001. Performed in "Sindoor Mange Khoon" in 2001. Performed in "Veer Savarkar" in 2001. Performed in "Jungle Ki Sherni" in 2001. Performed in "Taqdeer ka Sikander" in 2002. Performed in "Hum Hain Pyaar Mein" in 2002. Performed in "Reshma aur Sultan" in 2002. Performed in "The Great Kaamdev" in 2002. Performed in "64 Kaam Kalayen" in 2002. Performed in "Tarzan Ki Beti" in 2002. Performed in "Teesri Maut" in 2003. Performed in "Rangeela No.1" in 2003. Performed in "Sabse Badi Ganga Ke Saugandh" in 2003. Performed in "Julie Ki Jawani" in 2003. Performed in "Bhoot Ke Peeche Bhoot" in 2003. Performed in "Gori Aur Kaali" in 2003. Performed in "Maut Ke Peeche Maut" in 2003. Performed in "Golden Bar" in 2004. Played Chotey in "Garv: Pride and Honour" in 2004. Played Anees in "Lakeer - Forbidden Lines" in 2004. Performed in "Naari Ek Khilona" in 2005. Performed in "Gumnaam" in 2005.
What are the teachings of Tulsidas?
The Path Of Bhakti 'Sri Rama is the Parabrahma. He is all-powerful. He is Purushothama (The Man Supreme). His deeds, word manners and conduct alone are the models of an ideal life. Singing hymns in His honour as his servants is the on way to attain His grace and a salvation. Knowing Him to be their master, The duty of human beings is to offer their services to Him.' This is the sum and substance of the Bhakti cult of Tulasidas. After some time Tulasidas began to think of leaving Chitrakoota. This was because he had a feeling that he would not be able to see Sri Rama there. So he went to Ayodhya, the birth place of Rama. For a long time he did 'tapas' (leading a very strict life, giving up all pleasures and devoting all the time to the contemplation of God) there. But even there he did not get the vision of Sri Rama. His mind was not at ease. Day by day his desire to see Sri Rama grew more and more intense. One day it suddenly flashed to his mind that God Anjaneya's grace 'was essential for him to see Sri Rama. Yes. Anjaneya was the greatest devotee of Sri Rama. Only he could help Tulasidas see Sri Rama. So the first thing was, to see Anjaneya. The Meeting With Anjaneya People say that Tulasidas got the opportunity of seeing Anjaneya because of the help of a Brahmarakshasa (a spirit under curse). Kashi (Banares) is a holy place on the banks of the sacred river Ganga. The famous temple of Lord Vishweshwara is in Kashi. And it is also the home of Hindu culture. In one part of Kashi there was a temple of Anjaneya. Tulasidas made it his home. He used to bathe in the Ganga every day and then go to theVishweshwara temple to offer prayers; thereafter for hours he would be immerse in meditation. In the evening he gave discourses. In this way a few years passed. One day as usual Tulasidas poured water out of his vessel at the foot of a tree. As Tulasidas was returning with his head bowed, suddenly a brahmarakshasa appeared before him, and saluted him. The water was sanctified by the touch of Tulasidas; it fell on the rakshasa and he was freed from a curse. Full of gratitude the liberated spirit said to Tulasidas, "Please tell me, sir, what I can do for you." There was but one wish that haunted Tulasidas day and night and that was to see Sri Rama by winning the grace of Anjaneya. So he said to the brahmarakshasa "Please help me to meet God Anianeya." The spirit said: "An ugly old man comes to listen to your discourses in the temple every day. Probably you have not noticed him. He is the first to come and the last to go. His looks are disgusting. But he is none other than Anjaneya. Look for him." So Anjaneya himself had been attending his discourses! Tulasidas jumped with joy. In the evening Tulasidas went to the discourse hall full of devotion. The ugly old man was already there in a corner. Tulasidas felt like running to him, and falling at his feet and crying out, "Show me Lord Sri Rama." But he checked himself. The discourse began. The entire discourse that evening seemed to be meant only for that old man. All the time Tulasidas's eyes were fixed on him. The discourse concluded with Ram Bhajan; the audience dispersed. The old man also slowly got up and began to walk away. Tulasidas followed him. The old man left the main road and took a path leading to a forest. Tulasidas noise lessly walked behind him, praying within himself to Anjaneya. They were now in the heart of the forest. Tulasidas suddenly ran up to the old man and fell at his feet, praying: "My master, please show me Sri Rama. Lord Anjaneya, have mercy on me." The old man pretended to know nothing. Shaking him off he said, "What is all this? I am not Anjaneya. Let go my feet." But Tulasidas persisted. I know it all now. You are Hanumantha, the trusted servant of Sri Rama. I won't leave your feet unless you reveal your true self to me and fulfil my wish, come what will. Even death" said Tulasidas. He implored and entreated him in several ways. Then Anjaneya appeared in his true form and said, "Look, hide yourself behind this bush. Sri Rama and Lakshmana will come this way shortly. Then you can see them." There are several stories about how Tulasidas saw Sri Rama and Lakshmana. Sri Rama And Lakshmana Tulasidas felt immensely happy and once again touched Anjaneya's feet in reverence. He danced in ecstasy chanting Sri Rama's sacred name and crouched behind the bush as directed by Anjaneya. He was all eyes as he watched. Tulasidas waited and waited. Two princes on horse-back passed that way. Tulasidas sat there, his mind fixed on Lord Rama. But Sri Rama and Lakshmana did not come at all. After a long, time Anjaneya appeared in the disguise of the same old man. Tulasidas once again clasped his knees and prayed: "Lord Anjaneya, I have waited so far, but Sri Rama and Lakshmana haven't come Don't you pity me even now? Won't you show me Sri Rama and Lakshmana no at least?" Anjaneya said with a smile: "Did you not see two princes on horseback? They were Sri Rama and Lakshmana." Tulasidas was very unhappy as he realized his own ignorance. "Miserable that I am, my own eyes turned out to be my enemies," he said weeping. Once again he prayed to Anjaneya. He seemed to hear Anjaneya speaking from the sky: 'Go to Ayodhya; you will have darshan of Sri Rama, Seetha and Lakshmana in their gracious form.' There are other stories also about how Tulasidas was able to see Sri Rama and Lakshmana. It is said that after some years Tulasidas had another opportunity of seeing Sri Rama; it is also said Sri Rama asked him to put a mark of sandal paste on his forehead. There is an episode in the 'Ramacharitamanasa'. When, after crossing the river Yamuna, Sri Rama, Seetha and Lakshmana step into Chitrakoota, a young hermit prostrates a their feet. He is overcome with devotion and forgets himself. Seetha Devi bestows her blessings on him. It is said that, at this point, Tulasidas recalls how he had seen Sri Rama; the young hermit, it is said, is Tulasidas's picture of himself. 'Ramacharitamanasa' Tulasidas left Kashi and went again to Ayodhya. While he was in Kashi he seems to have composed two poems; 'Janaki Mangala' and 'Parvathi Mangala'. In Ayodhya he did rigorous tapas in, utter solitude for some time. Then he' made up his mind to write the 'Ramacharitamanasa'. He himself saw Sri Rama, Seetha and Lakshmana in this epic; and he enabled the readers, too' to see them. Tulasidas has depicted most effectively in his 'Ramacharitamanasa' how by his own example Sri Rama, the God born as man, set an ideal before the people of this world. Just as Sri Rama is sketched as an ideal leader and king, Seetha Devi is portrayed as a gem of ideal womanhood. She shines as a bright lamp placed on the threshold, illuminating two homes - that of her parents and that of her husband. She was dear not only to her parents but also to her servants. At the time of sending her to her husband's house, all the queens and their companions were sad. The very parrots in golden cages cried, "O, where is Seetha?" This is just one example to show how Tulasidas's picture of the simplicity and goodness of Seetha Devi is different from Valmiki's picture. There are some very touching episodes in the 'Ramacharita- manasa', which are not found in other Ramayanas. These delicate flowers of the poet's imagination give forth a sweet fragrance of Bhakti. One such episode reveals Guha's Bhakti. He is the chieftain of the boatmen and a staunch devotee of Sri Rama. When Sri Rama, Seetha and Lakshmana come to the forest Guha serves them in many ways. The next day Guha is to ferry them across the river. Sri Rama is about to step into the boat. Then Guha behaves n a way which at first seems stange. He says to Rama, 'My Lord, pardon me; I Cannot allow you to get into the boat until I wash your feet. The mere touch of the dust of your feet turned a stone into a woman, the wife of a sage. What am I to do it my boat turns into a woman at the touch of the dust of your feet?" (Ahalya had become a stone by a curse; the divine touch of Sri Rama made her again a woman). Tulasidas has depicted this situation very touchingly. In the words of Guha, a fine sense of humour, innocent devotion and Rama's divinity are all reflected at the same time. Tulasidas has also brought out Bharatha's intense love for his brother, the affection of Dasharatha for his son, the simplicity of Sumitra. Rama's magnanimity and grace in' his treatment of Shabari and Jatayu and many other such virtues. The scholars of Tulasidas's times thought that epics ought to be composed only in Sanskrit. Tulasidas knew that scholars would object that his epic was in Hindi, the language of the common man. But he believed that good poetry, like the sacred river Ganga, should be accessible to one and all and should reach everyone. On the whole, Tulasidas's 'Ramacharitamanasa' preaches the traditional values of truth and righteousness, but presents them in greater splendour in a new context. When people had lost courage and were groping in darkness, Tulasidas's 'Ramacharita manasa' appeared as a guiding light of culture; it showed them the divine figure of Sri Rama in the bright light of Bhakti. A Challenge Tulasidas thought that Kashi was the best place for the publication of his work. So he went again to Kashi. In the same cottage, the old activities of the day and the evening discourses were resumed. But now he recited passages from his .own 'Ramacharitamanasa' and explained them. The scholarship and genius of Goswami Tulasidas won the admiration of the people of Kashi. They regarded him as the incarnation of Valmiki. Several scholars became his disciples. Thousands of people realized the greatness of Bhakti and became devotees of Sri Rama. Has there been an age without the wicked and the jealous? There is a story about how the attempts of such people to discredit the 'Ramacharitamanasa' ended only in confirming its greatness. The detractors joined hands. They planned to insult the 'Ramacharitamanasa' and destroy its popularity. One day a conference of scholars was held in the temple of Lord Vishwanatha. All reputed works of literature, religion and philosophy were read out. The 'Ramacharitamanasa' also was recited. Then all the works were arranged in a pile. The crooked fellows put the copy of the 'Ramacharitamanasa' at the bottom, as a deliberate insult. But the next morning when the doors of the temple were opened the 'Ramacharita manasa' was found on top of all the books. Then everybody realised the merit of the 'Ramacharitamanasa' and the greatness of Tulasidas. Another such incident happened. The opponents of Tulasidas joined together. They took a copy of the 'Ramacharitamanasa' to Madhusudan Saraswathi, a great master and exponent of Advaita philosophy and said, "Please tell us what you think of this book, sir." Madhusudan Saraswathi was an advaiti, Tulasidas did not belong to this school of philosophy. So the crooked fellows thought that Madhusudan Saraswathi would surely condemn that book. Then they could easily carry on their propaganda against the work. But what happen6d was entirely different. Pandit Madhusudan Saraswathi read the entire work, then he said: "There is a plant called Tulasi in the garden of poetry. Sri Rama is the bee buzzing about the flowers of poetic beauty that have blossomed on its branches." The Will Of Maruthi The reputation of Goswami Tulasidas was not limited to Kashi only. It spread all over North India. Many Muslims also became Tulasidas's followers and worshipped Rama. There is a story associated with Emperor Jahangir. The fame of Tulasidas reached the ears of Jahangir. He wanted to see Tulasidas. When Tulasidas visited Agra, the emperor invited him and treated him with great respect. The emperor said, "I hear that you perform miracles. Let me see a miracle." Tulasidas modestly replied, "I don't perform miracles. All powers belong to Sri Rama." The emperor was stubborn. He said, "I won't let you go until you show me a miracle." He imprisoned him in the fort of Salimgad (Gwalior). 'Everything is Anjaneya's will,' said Tulasidas and sat down with folded hands. All of a sudden a band of monkeys burst into the palace. They rushed into the queens' apartment and caused great havoc. They were not afraid of even the soldiers. It was only after Tulasidas was released that the emperor was free from their menace. From that time Tulasidas and his followers were never troubled by the emperor. So goes a story. Historians say that, during this period, Tulasidas wrote 'Satsai' - a book of 700 verses. Krishna And Rama Are One Gradually the number of followers of Tulasidas grew enormously. Poets like Nabhadas, Pranachand Chowhan, Hridayararn and Agradas became his disciples, too. Inspired by his preachings and ideal life they devoted themselves to the task of spreading the cult of Rama Bhakti. Once Tulasidas came to Mathura, the centre of Krishna's devotees. Goswami went to the temple of Krishna. He was greeted and welcomed warmly by the holy men there. They said to him, "Sir, we believe that you are a matchless devotee of Sri Rama. Is it true you never sing of any gods other than Sri Rama?" Tulasidas said, "No. It is not so. In fact Sri Rama is Sri Krishna." And then he composed on the spot a song on Sri Krishna and sang it. Though it was on Sri Krishna, the attributes were those of Sri Rama. The saints and sages gathered there were highly pleased. It is said that a miracle took place. Even as Tulasidas's song ended the idol of Sri Krishna (with a flute in his hand) in the inner shrine appeared as the idol of Sri Rama holding a bow in his hand. People who witnessed this sight stood amazed. They were full of praise for Tulasidas who showed that Sri Rama and Sri Krishna were one. After this Tulasidas composed his 'Krishna Geetavali'. Goswami Tulasidas had visited all the holy places. He spent his last days in Kashi. It is said that in his last days he suffered from pain in the arms. Having lived a fruitful and saintly life of 136 years Tulasidas passed away in 1680 of the Vikrama Era (i.e. 1623 A. D.) in Asighat of Kashi. Scholars say that Goswami Tulasidas has written 37 books. But only 12 of them have survived. TULASIDAS A Great Man Tulasidas was a great man. He suffered much hardship from his early years. He did not know the care and affection of father and mother. He was brought up by the charity of the people. Even after he became a sanyasi, difficulties did not cease. When he settled down in Kashi, many blamed him, and many made fun of him. But he was always patient and calm. Once he said, "Some say that Tulasi does bad deeds. Some call him a big cheat. Some others say that he truly is a devotee of Rama. I can bear all comments. My mind is untroubled. Whatever is to happen to Tulasi, good or bad, is in the hands of Rama." Kindness and courage were blended in him A Brahmin, it seems, had done something bad. So he came to Kashi to purify himself. The orthodox people kept him at a distance as an outcaste. But Tulasidas treated him as one of his own people. He knew full well that the orthodox people would be furious; he knew he would have to face severe criticism. Yet he ate the food prepared by that brahmin. Tulasidas was a very great scholar. He had made a profound study of Indian philosophy and literature. But his scholarship did not make him arrogant. For him meditation on Rama was more important than all other things. Whatever the difficulties one should not lose zest in life. One should always do good to others treating all as the children of God, making no distinction of caste, status or rank. This was the way he showed to others and this was how he himself lived. TULASIDAS Immortal Poet Tulasidas showed the way of Bhakti. It is a good way of life even today. The characters he has sketched such as .Sri Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, Seetha, Anjaneya, Vibheeshana, Jatayu, Guha and Sugreeva are ideal figures of Hindu culture. We should rejoice that such a great poet and a saint of such high order as Goswami Tulasidas was born in this country, and lived and carried on his mission here.
