Sri Ramakrishna & Hanuman + a bhajan
Ruchira Mitra
On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, here are
two instances when Sri Ramakrishna mentioned Hanuman as an Ideal:
1) 1. About Nishtha bhakti:
Although, as the power of God, all spiritual teachers are one, absolute faith in and unwavering devotion to one's own guru/ishta are necessary. The Master used to tell us, as an instance of this, what Hanuman, a bright example of steadfast devotion, said. The Master said,
"At one time during the battle of Lanka, Ramachandra and Lakshmana were bound with a noose made of snakes by the great hero Meghanada.
Then they remembered Garuda, the eternal enemy of the race of snakes,
and called him there. As soon as the snakes saw Garuda, they became frightened and fled in whatever directions they could. Pleased with his devotee Garuda, Ramachandra appeared before him in the form of Vishnu, who was the eternal object of worship of Garuda, and explained to him that Vishnu had thus incarnated Himself as Rama. But Hanuman did not like to see Ramachandra assume the form of Vishnu; and the only thought he had in his mind was how soon he would re-assume the form of Rama. Ramachandra did not take long to know that sentiment of Hanuman. Immediately after bidding good-bye to Garuda he assumed the form of Rama and asked Hanuman, ' Why were you restless, my child, to see me in the form of Vishnu? You are possessed of the great knowledge absolute and it is of course not beyond your knowledge and understanding that one who is Rama is Vishnu'. Hanuman replied humbly, 'It is true that the same supreme Self has assumed both the forms and therefore there is no difference between the consort of Sri (i.e., Vishnu) and that of Janaki (i.e., Rama); but my mind is always anxious to see the feet of the lotus-eyed consort of Janaki only, he is my all in all. It is through that form that I saw the manifestation of the divine Lord and have my life's aim fulfilled'."
Srinathe Janakinathe Abheda Paramatmani |
Tathapi Mama Sarvasyam Rama Kamala Lochanah ||
2) 2. About how to perceive the Ishta:
The Master mentioned often the experience of Hanuman. He said, "At one time Ramachandra asked Hanuman, his servant, “What is your attitude towards me? How do you look upon, think of and worship me? ' ' When, O Rama,' replied Hanuman, 'I am conscious of my body I have the conviction that Thou art the Lord and I am Thy servant. When I am conscious of myself as the individual self I have the conviction that Thou art the whole and I am a part. And when, again, I remain in the mood that I am the pure Self I have the conviction that I am also verily that which Thou art.'"
Deha Buddhya tu Dasoham
Jiva Buddhya Tvadaamsakah |
Atma Buddhya Tvamevaham
iti me nishchita matih ||
[from Sri Sri Ramakrishna Leela Prasanga]
Sucheta Ghosh
Jai Sri Kashtbhanjan Maharaj!
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