Sagun & Nirgun Summary of last session (April 24) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar Shri Vijay ji started the session by narrating significance of Ram Navmi. 21:3/4 Sat Tulsidas-ji talks about four kinds of Bhaktas (भक्त) who pray to Shri Ram and receive His blessings. These lines have a direct reference to Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 7, Shloka 16) where Shri […]
Ram Naam Summary of last session (April 17) by Shri Mohan Khandekar Shri Vijayji started the session with a brief explanation of Sanatan Dharma, path of Sun, Moon, Karmakand, Upasana and Jyaan kanda. 20:1 onwards, The Glory of Ram naam continues. Naam (Ram) and Naami (Devotee) are different outwards but are ONE because they love each other equally. Both are full of devotion and
Jeev and Brahman Summary of last session (April 10) by Shri Mohan Khandekar. Shri Vijayji recapped the meaning of Doha 19.19:1 Tulsidas Ji is continuing to sing Glories of Shri Ram (रा म). These two words of the alphabets are “sweet” and further compares them to the eyes and ears. (Vijayji’s comments: knowledge is received
Glories of Mata Sita Summary of last session (April 3) by Shri Mohan Khadekar Shri Vijayji started the session by explaining Shloka 5 from Pratham Sopan. This describes the Glories of Seeta. She is the cause of Creation, Sustenance, Destruction and removal of the sorrows (Attachments and Ignorance). Seeta is Prakri (प्रकृती)/ Samshti karan (समष्टी कारण). This was further
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Pranams to Sita Mata Summary of last session (March 27) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar Shri Vijayji started the session by reciting Shloka 4 of pratham sopan of Balkand which sings Glories of Seeta, Muni Valmiki (Kavishwar) and Hanumanji (Kapishwar)He then captured the essence of Sortha 17. 17:1 Tulsidasji offers his pranam to Kings Sugreev, Jambvant and Bibhishan. Vijayji’s comments: Prostrating at the feet indicates offering respect
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Learning from Shri Lakshmana Summary of last session (March 20) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar ji Shri Vijayji started the session with explanation of hidden meaning of Ramcharitmanas. One may not find the exact meaning in the words of this beautiful poetry. We have to “dig deep” to explore the indicative interpretation of those words (लक्ष्यार्थ) 16:3 Shri Tulsidasji
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Entering Ayodhya Summary of last session (March 13) by Shri Mohan Khandekar ji. 15:1 Meaning of the word Avadh (अवध): where there is no destruction. The name of Ram is indestructible. Ayodhya also means a place where there is no killing. (Shri Vijayji narrated a story related to river Sharyu). Shri Tulsidasji offers humble pranam to the residents of Ayodhya, who
Blessings from Lord Shiva Summary of last session (February 27) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar ji. 14:1 Shri Tulsidas is singing glories of rivers Ganga and Sarswati. Vijay ji explained: These rivers originate from Manassarovar. Bathing in them not only cleans you externally but cleanses your sins. Ganga purifies devotion, Sarswati purifies the knowledge and Yamuna
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My Uncomplicated Poetry Summary of last session (February 20) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar ji. 13:4/5/6: Shri Tusidasji is humbly asking the gyanis to appreciate his poetry hoping that their grace will help to add value to his feeble attempt. He further explains the statement with an analogy of the river Ganga and the jute cloth. Glory of
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Importance of Shravanam Summary of last session (February 6) by Shri. Mohan Khandekar ji Shri Vijayji started the with a brief review of the last session. 12.5: Importance of Shravan (श्रवण) Manan (मनन) and the Guru. Following the teachings through Manan will reduce ego, attachment and help us to walk on the path of righteousness. Guru has simplified the path to
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