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1. Compiled by
Dr. Medicherla Shyam Sunder Kumar
samc108@gmail.com
Part A
THE INNER MEANING

3. References
1.Ramayana inner meaning by M V Narayan Rao
2.Picture Ramayana by Bhavan Rao Srinivasa Rao
3.Teachings of "Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba"
4. Other references are included at the right lower
corner of each slide.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
With my prayerful Pranams at the Lotus Feet of
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba ,
Dr.Sa Gurunath
and
My parents Medicherla Anjaneya murthy and Medicherla Saraswati)

4. ESOTERIC (MYSTICAL) MEANINGESOTERIC (MYSTICAL) MEANING
A MYSTERY is a sacred thing which is difficult to understandA MYSTERY is a sacred thing which is difficult to understand
WE UNDERSTAND SCRIPTURES
Everybody loves juicy stories
Ex; Ganesha birth story.
ORDINARY MEANING of stories DISTORTED MEANING
They critisize SCRIPTURES
because of misunderstanding.
Ex; Krishna stealing butter.

5. SATTVICSATTVIC
Gita 10.3 TGita 10.3 There are somehere are some
souls who, on account ofsouls who, on account of
their intense faith in Me,seetheir intense faith in Me,see
Me as the Supreme God,Me as the Supreme God,
beyond Space and Time,beyond Space and Time,
beyond Creation,beyond Creation,
Eternal in the full sense ofEternal in the full sense of
the word, and thethe word, and the
Fountainhead of everythingFountainhead of everything
that was, is, and will be.that was, is, and will be.’’
AA
WE UNDERSTAND "GOD" ACCORDING TO OUR MENTAL MAKEUP
‘At the same time,
deluded people look
around and ask,
“Where is this God
you are talking
about?
I can’t see Him
anywhere!”
RAJASIC- WORDLY DISTORTED -
TAMASIC
The arrogant ones go
even further and
sarcastically remark,
“How can you see
God when He does
not exist?”’
RAJASIC-
DISTORTED VISION
TAMASIC-
UPSIDE DOWN VISION
SATTVIC-
SPIRITUAL VISION

6. WHAT DOES THE SCRIPTURES TEACH US ?
There are three ways of realizing oneself:
Pravrithi
(external activity)
Nivrithi
(detachment and
internal quiet)
Prapatthi
(surrender)
sublimating the
instincts
and impulses
subduing the
thirst of the senses
and the ego
Method of utilizing
the senses, instincts,
emotions and intelligence
for the glorification of the
Divine.
Perform your actions
and dedicate them to God
without worrying about its results.
That is the secret of spiritual success
As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM 3rd August 2007

7. “The Ramayana is not merely a great poetic work, but a
great treatise on Human relationships between parents and
children, between brothers, husband and wife and the king
and his subjects.

9. Balance Your Head (Mano) Heart (Vak) and Hands (Karma)
H, H, H
Mano Vak Karma
(Trikarana suddhi)
http://www.sony-ebook-samples.com/_/_/377889/sai-babas-mahavakya-on-leadership

10. Summary of Process of connecting body-Mind-Spirit and Befits:
https://www.pathtoanandam.org/oneness-of-body-mind-and-spirit-through-teachings-of-bhagvad-geeta
World (Self-Realization) OnenessWorld (Self-Realization) Oneness
Oneness of Body, Mind & Spirit
Oneness of Head, Heart &Hand
Oneness of Thought, Speech & Action
Oneness of Karma, Bhakti & Jnana Yoga
Oneness of Action, Devotion &Knowledge Yoga
Oneness of External and Internal world
Oneness of Guru, Geeta and God
Oneness of Love, Peace and Anandam

11. Part A
THE INNER MEANING

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13. AYODHYA KANDA

14. What is "AYODHYA" ?
Do you know where Ayodhya is?

15. AYODHYA
AYODHYA
Uttar Pradesh • India
AYODHYA
Ayodhya Kanda: “The Book of
Ayodhya,” the court of Dasaratha
and the scenes that set the stage
for the unfolding of the story,
including the exchange between
Dasaratha and Kaikeyi and the
exile of Rama;

16. The “ADHARVANA VEDA” say it is in the sun, and describe it is as
“ashtachakra navadwara devanam purayodhya----”
(the gods' city is Ayodhya with eight corners and nine gates).
Do you know where Ayodhya is?
The Human body is Ayodhya.The Human body is Ayodhya.
HUMAN BODY going through cycle of
birth & death described as “AYODHYA”
Can’t be captured through war.
In this Township of the HUMAN BODY
dwells radiant part called “HEAVEN OR SWARGA”

17. The “ADHARVANA VEDA” say it is in the sun, and describe it is as
“ashtachakra navadwara devanam purayodhya----”
(the gods' city is Ayodhya with eight corners and nine gates).
Do you know where Ayodhya is? The Human body is Ayodhya.The Human body is Ayodhya.
Ashtachakra
Nava Randhras (Nava Dwaara)
Birth and death of a human being is
associated with number nine. A child
will be in the womb of a mother for nine
months that is known as Nava maasa;
and from the day of conception to the
birth of child it will be 279 days that
adds up to nine (9).
Randhra means outlet or opening or
aperture. It is said that a human being
has nine exit points called Nava
Randhras through one of which the soul
finally leaves the body. They are eyes
(2); nostrils (2); ears (2); mouth (1); and
excretory organs (2). Human body is the
city of nine gates where the soul dwells.
(Bhagawadgeeta Canto # 5 sloka # 13)
Of course there is one more outlet the
10th one that is known as Brahma
Randhra at the top of the head. A soul
departing from this aperture is a rarity
and that will happen only in case of a
noble soul.
http://bhargavasarma.blogspot.com/2012/12/symbolism-and-significance-of-nava.html

18. In the nine-gated city :
In ancient times every great city had high gateways in different directions.
When these gate ways are fortified and strongly guarded,
the King remains safe and secure.
But if they are undefended, enemies can easily enter and disturb the city.
The body is described
metaphysically as a city of nine
gates-
two eyes,
two ears,
two nasal passages,
mouth,
urethra and
anus.
The Self is the ruling
monarch of this nine-gated city.
GITA Ch 5, v 13

19. “DASHARADHA”
intends to
appoint "RAMA" as “PRINCE”

20. Inner Meaning- appoint him as “PRINCE”.
Story
As soon as “RAMA” reaches “AYODHYA” with “SITA” ,
“DASHARADHA” intends to appoint him as “PRINCE”.
Seeker by SATTVIC FORCES as he captures material UNIVERSE (SITA)
He is in imperfect state of BLISS
But Seeker thinks that he reached the GOAL (SALVATION)
under the effect of TAMAS (illusion)
By embodying three GUNAS (NATURES attributes)
Seeker now starts fresh introspection

21. MANDHARA’S EXHORTATION

22. MANDHARA’S EXHORTATION
( A strong appeal or urging)
Manthara (Sanskrit: ; lit: "humpbacked")Derives its name from MANDHAM or
A churning instrument which makes materials TOPSY-TURVEY.
(upside down)
Manthara is said to be hunch-backed, ugly &
antagonistic in appearance. Manthara, it
appears, is an expert talker and a cunning
woman who can manipulate her way to get
what she wants.
The Telugu version Sri Ranganatha Ramayanam
mentioned a small story involving young Rama and
Manthara in Balakanda. When Rama was playing with a
ball and a stick, suddenly Manthara threw the ball far
away from Rama. In anger, Rama struck her on the
knee with the stick and her knee was broken.Manthara
had developed a kind of antagonism towards Rama
and was waiting for an opportunity to take revenge

23. kaikeya and Mandhra
THE PICTURE RAMAYANABHAVANRAO SHRINIVASRAO

24. “MANDHAM rathi Grunhnathi Ithi MANDHARA”
Means “ASSIMILATING”
That characteristic of the mind
(Thoughts relating to TAMAS )
which creates a turmoil in MIND
before assimilating & deciding on an issue.
Evil thoughts of MANDHARA instigate
the forces of darkness represented by 'kaika'

25. Story
“MANDHAM rathirathi Grunhnathi Ithi MANDHARA”
Means “ASSIMILATING”
That characteristic of the mind
(Thoughts relating to TAMAS )
which creates a turmoil in MIND
before assimilating & deciding on an issue.
Seeker
Through capture of NATURE
Decides to reach
SALVATION
(Imperfect state)
Starts fresh introspection
Evil thoughts of MANDHARA
Instigate the forces of darkness (KAIKA)
First refuses to hear mandhara’s words
Yields at the end
creates
a
turm
oil

26. Inner Meaning
Inner Meaning
MANDHARA insists that RAMA should go to exile for 14 yrs (Forrest-ARANYA)
BHARATA should BE CROWNED as EMPEROR in the meantime.
RANYA or RANAM = conflict
Eternal conflict in MIND
ARANYA = No conflict
SEEKER
Can’t feel DIVINE BLISS
Through capture of NATURE
Cast aside or merge TAMAS
By making 14 SENSORY ORGANS go in to wilderness
( Tranquillizing )
( 10 SENSORY + 4 MIND (mano, buddhi, chiita & ahamkara)
14 SENSORY ORGANS create turmoil
Cast aside responsibilities to “BHARATA”
Story
MIND,INTELLECT,MEMORY & EGO
because they create tumultuous state
Banish 14
organs

27. Inner Meaning
Inner Meaning
SEEKER
Can’t feel DIVINE BLISS
Through capture of NATURE
Transcends
( 10 SENSORY + 4 MIND (mano, buddhi, chiita & ahamkara)
14 SENSORY ORGANS create turmoil
Cast aside responsibilities to “BHARATA”
Story
MIND,INTELLECT,MEMORY & EGO
Dasharadha state (Control of senses)
Seeker in tranquil state
Perfect state of BLISS
(control of 14 organs irrelevant at this stage)
DASHARADHA dies as soon as RAMA goes in to EXILE
Story

28. “DEMANDS OF KAIKEYI”

29. Inner Meaning
Story
“DEMANDS OF KAIKEYI”
RAMA (First born) should spend in meditation
in DANDAKARANYA for 14 yrs as HERMIT
& sitting on deer skin “Like a HERO”
Why ?
KAIKEYI wished that RAMA should attain an undefined eminent objective
DANDAKARANYA State of MIND with predilection of training
Through “NAVA PANCHA”(9 + 5 = 14) “VARSHANI”
( Out flowing attributes 10 SENSORY + 4 MIND )
The seeker controlling 14 temptations.

30. THE PICTURE RAMAYANABHAVANRAO SHRINIVASRAO

31. THE PICTURE RAMAYANABHAVANRAO SHRINIVASRAO

32. THE PICTURE RAMAYANABHAVANRAO SHRINIVASRAO

33. SITA and LAKSHMANA
Decide To Go With RAMA

34. Inner Meaning
Story SITA and LAKSHMANA Decide To Go With RAMA Why?
1==DIVINE SOUL – RAMA
When enveloped by earthly illusion
it exist in a reflected manner in microscopic form in every living being.
(If removed or separated , the other 2 can’t survive.
In every living being there are 3 Elements
(In reality all 3 are in one, manifestations of DIVINE)
3=== ILLUSIONARY INFRA STRUCTURE ------ SITA-NATURE
Envelops above both soul & living organism
2=== LIVING ORGANISM------ LAKSHMANA
From the divine soul (Rama)
the other two (Sita & Lakshmana) can't be seperated.

35. THE PICTURE RAMAYANABHAVANRAO SHRINIVASRAO

36. Inner Meaning
Story RAMA & LAKSHMANA wore simple yarn garments given by KAIKEYI.
SITA wore silk sari & ornaments & refused yarn sari. WHY ?
SITA born out of earth –NATURE ITSELF.
NATURE ever green & exudes beauty & nobody can command her.
Seeker
who wants to achieve tranquil state of mind
Constantly distracted
by the beauties of nature
Seeker does not runaway from nature
Live in the world & be spiritual.
Seeker captures & dominates NATURE.
LATER FUSION OF NATURE WITH HIMSELF.
Rama and Sita did not have any physical contact during these fourteen years of forest life.

37. THE PICTURE RAMAYANABHAVANRAO SHRINIVASRAO

38. GUHA'S STORY

39. http://shortstoriesfromindianmythology.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-story-of-guha.html
The story of Guha(From Ramayana)The story of Guha(From Ramayana)
Guha assists Rama(reincarnation of
Lord Vishnu) to cross the river Ganges during
Rama's banishment from Ayodhya by his
stepmother.
Guha is the king of Shrungabheripura. He will
be learning about the SriRama's
Aranyavasa(stay in the forest for 14 years).
Guha tries to reach for the Sree Rama's feet but
SriRama saying that a friend like him has a
place in his heart and not at his feet,hugs him
affectionately. Sita and Lakshmana will have
tears in their eyes seeing the affection and
devotion.
" Oh Rama! I heard the story of the stone turning into a woman(Ahalya) when your foot
touched it. Now that you are getting into my boat,I don't want my boat to turn into a
woman when you get into it. So let me clean your feet before getting into the boat".

40. https://indiasix.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/14-years-of-vanvas-of-shri-ram-some-details/

41. Story
After RAMA , LAKSHMANA & SITA enters forest kingdom of
NISHADA , GUHA, meets them at Shringaverpuram &
personally escorts them to cross the river GANGA
(GANGES).
Rama crosses the GANGA
Guha in sanskrit means the resident of
the " cave of the heart. This meaning is derived from
the Hindu philosophy that the ultimate truth/reality (God)
is ever present in the hearts of all living beings and
is also the cause of the life force.
http://shortstoriesfromindianmythology.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-story-of-guha.html

42. Inner Meaning
Story
After RAMA , LAKSHMANA & SITA enters forest kingdom of
NISHADA , GUHA, meets them at Shringaverpuram &
personally escorts them to cross the river GANGA (GANGES).
Shringaver = Upper part of the body
“SAHASRA CHAKRA”
NISHADA = “Nithram Sadaha”
Person who has CLEAN MIND
GUHA
GU = Darkness
VA = Vanishes Knowledge & a tranquil state of being.
GANGA = Gachati = ( gachath ithi ganga)
The constantly moving dimension of TIME.
The Sadhaka (Rama) crosses the overflowing "Time" (Ganga) through the help’
knowledge (Guha) through the effulgence of the tranquil intellect (Sahasrara Chakra in the
brain).
After attaining tranquillity of mind through the control of the sensory organs the Sadhaka
not bound bv the limitations of the Time continues his quest through intellect.

43. Inner Meaning
Story
The story of Guha(From Ramayana)
" Oh Rama! I heard the story of the stone turning into a woman(Ahalya) when your foot
touched it. Now that you are getting into my boat,I don't want my boat to turn into a woman
when you get into it. So let me clean your feet before getting into the boat".
Guha in sanskrit means the resident of the " cave of
the heart. This meaning is derived from the Hindu
philosophy that the ultimate truth/reality (God) is ever
present in the hearts of all living beings and is also
the cause of the life force.
The actual intention behind saying these words is different.Guha wants to
touch SriRama's feet and worship them heartfully. But he doubted if SriRam
allows him to do that.
Guha says that he would leave his body the very next second after 14 years if failed to have SriRama's
darshan .The Sadhaka always awaiting to reach God.
http://shortstoriesfromindianmythology.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-story-of-guha.html

44. SADHAKA seeks assistance of “FORCE OF DIVINITY”
To overcome dangers of the “GUNAS”
Through control of sensory organs
(Essential pre-requisite)
While living in this world
Attain SPIRITUAL BLISS2nd STEP
1st STEP
BLISSFUL QUEST FOR PATH OF KNOWLEDGE
regarding divinity, Godhead & the Universe
DASHARADHA
Sadhana
RAMA
Sadhana
See also slide 146
Cross overflowing “TIME =GANGA” (Not bound by limitations)
Through the help of knowledge (GUHA)
Through the effulgence of tranquil intellect (Sahasra chakra)
3rd STEP

45. THE GIFT OF SANDALS

46. THE PICTURE RAMAYANABHAVANRAO SHRINIVASRAO
THE GIFT OF SANDALSTHE GIFT OF SANDALS
Bharata, who was away during this tumult, arrived to
discover his mother's reprensible actions; horrified,
he raced after Rama�accompanied by most of his
new subjects and begged him to return to Ayodhya,
their city, and rule as was his destiny. Rama refused,
pointing to the demands of dharma.
Once Bharata saw that his brother would not return,Once Bharata saw that his brother would not return,
he begged of him a gift: Rama's sandals.he begged of him a gift: Rama's sandals. Bharata
explained that he would only act as a temporary
regent during the 14 years of Rama's exile,
governing not from Ayodhya, but a nearby village.
On the throne of their kingdom he never sat, butOn the throne of their kingdom he never sat, but
instead placed the sandals of its rightful lord beforeinstead placed the sandals of its rightful lord before
it, awaiting his return.it, awaiting his return.
For a decade and a half, those sandals will occupy
that symbolic place of authority, awaiting the return
of their owner...

47. VAIDEHI prayer to GANGA = Prayer of the SEEKER to the TIME
To free the body to attain SALVATION.
P 22
Fourteen years of exile connotes the Sadhaka's
control over the ten sensory organs and the four
inner attributes and his turning to Godhead
In the company of Seeta and. Lakshmana i.e., in the
company of Nature and the living soul.
Later the Sadhaka achieves 'Sivam' i. e., merger with
Godhead. In that State of Sadhaka achieving Godhead.
After having achieved all its desires enjoys eternal bliss.
"Ganga Thri Pathage" means Time which has three ingredients,
present, past and future._
Ganga is also described as the wife of King "Udadhi" - lord ofthe highest order -
the wife of the "Universal Soul" surveying the word of the Creator.

48. Rama reaches
“SAGE BHARADWAJA'S”
hermitage

49. Rama reaches “SAGE BHARADWAJA'S” hermitage
which is at the confluence of "Ganga”AND "Yamuna".
BHARA = With load + DWA = Two fold + JA = Born
Born out of two loads or burdens.
As long as breath controlled Mind is in “ STILL STATE ”
Sensory temptations automatically controlled

50. BHARADWAJA
UTADYA is the elder brother of BRIHASPATI (Preceptor for DEVATAS).
His wife MAMTA when she was full term pregnant seduced by BRIHASPATI.
Baby forces out the sperm & cursed to be born to be blind
(Dheerga thamba)
Sperm which fell on ground formed in to baby BHARADWAJA who was
adopted by king BHARATA.
Later he ruled the kingdom & finally became a MAHARSHI ( Great hermit ).
Uw = nature. A+ Wu+ M = OM ----- “THAJIASA” ---Prakriti.
UTADYA = PERSON REGARD NATURE AS TRUTH.
His wife MAMTA = EGOISM CAPTIVE OF NATURE.
UTADYA + MAMTA = SON Dheerga TAMA =Infinite Ignorance
PERSON REGARD NATURE AS TRUTH marries egoism begot Infinite Ignorance.

51. BHARADWAJA
UTADYA + MAMTA = Son “DHREERA TAMA” =Infinite Ignorance
PERSON REGARD NATURE AS TRUTH marries egoism begot Infinite Ignorance.
MAMTA raped by BRIHASPATI ( Universal Soul =Master & origin of VEDAS)
MIND
State of mind
NATURE as TRUTH
Covered by egoism
State of mind
believes
GOD as truth
Universal Soul
Humbles mind by force
To correct the MIND
(Raped by BRIHASPATI )

52. HATHA YOGA
Forcible through controlled
over breathing
Merger with GOD.
As long as breath controlled Mind is in still state
Sensory temptations automatically controlled
Achieve DIVINE BLISS
Obtain some SIDDHIC (Magic powers) POWERS
including the capacity for performing miracles.
If he looses control
Trapped by nature’s beauty
& Lure of sensory organs.
Danger of HATHA YOGA
YOGA BRASHTA
BHARADWAJA SADHANA

53. Inner Meaning
Story
RAMA soon after entering BHARADWAJA ashram ,
desires to attain HATHA YOGA sadhana
RAMA Says “people will be coming to see Me & SITA if I stay here”.
Frequent visits of near & dear
will bring temptations of sensory
organs & disturb stillness of
MIND

54. BHARADWAJA advises RAMA
to go to “CHITRAKOOT”
As an appropriate place for him to stay.

55. After crossing River Ganga,they reached by foot the holy confluence of
Ganga,Yamuna and Sarasvati at Prayag (also known as Triveni
Sangamam).They arrived at the hermitage of sage Bharadwaj,who counselled
them to seek the area near the mountain of Chitrakoot from Prayag.
https://indiasix.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/14-years-of-vanvas-of-shri-ram-some-details/
After crossing Yamuna near Sangam,they reached Chitrakoot (on the UP-MP border
today),where memorials like Valmiki Ashram,Mandavya Ashram and Bharat Koop still
exist.Shri Lakshmana built a modest hermitage on the banks of the river to reside.From
Chitrakoot Shri Rama reached Atri Ashram (Satna M.P.) and crossed the dense forests in
Madhyapradesh and Chattisgarh to arrive in Dandak Aranya where they visited Sharbang
and Sutikshan Muni Ashram(in Satna).Dandakaranya is a vast territory covering the
region of south of the Vindhya Mountain range (covering portions of Uttar Pradesh,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra pradesh).Its Geographical limits were
Vindhya mountains to the North,Krishna River in the south and the Mouth of Godavari
River in the East.

56. “CHITRAKOOT”
BHARADWAJA advises RAMA to go to “CHITRAKOOT”
As an appropriate place for him to stay.
“CHITRAKOOT” = “CHIT + TRA + KOOT”
KNOWLEDGE
SAVE
STATE OF
TRANQUILITY
Transcends
( 10 SENSORY + 4 MIND (mano, buddhi, chiita & ahamkara)
STATE OF TRANQUILITY
Through knowledge
“CHITRAKOOT” SADHANA
“CHITRAKOOT” SADHANA

57. Through “PRANAYAMA”
Control of breath
“CHITRAKOOT” SADHANABHARADWAJA SADHANA
( HATHA YOGA)
Through knowledge
STATE OF TRANQUILITY
STATE OF TRANQUILITY
As long as breath controlled
Mind is in still state
Sensory temptations
automatically controlled
“GANDHA MADHANA” mountain
GANDHA + MADHA + NA
Vasana non existence
No turmoil of sensory organs
No temptations
PERMANENT
SUPRIOR
EVERLASTING
TRANSIENT
See nature in all its beauty
But not affected by it.
CHITRAKOOT mountain
HATA YOGA IS LIKE FATHER TO
JNANA YOGA

58. When lord Rama & sita set out for Chitrakoota, Bharadwaja blesses them and
accompanies them as a father follows his children.
The very sight of the mountain of “CHITRAKOOT” washes all the sins and
leads to a bright future. Hundreds of Rishis meditated there and achieved
salvation.
As an appropriate place for him to stay.
It simply means that Hatha Yoga leads to "Gnana Yoga " as a father
accompanies the child. Hatha Yoga is like a father to "Gnana Yoga ".

59. After crossing River Ganga,they reached by foot the holy confluence of
Ganga,Yamuna and Sarasvati at Prayag (also known as Triveni
Sangamam).They arrived at the hermitage of sage Bharadwaj,who counselled
them to seek the area near the mountain of Chitrakoot from Prayag.
https://indiasix.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/14-years-of-vanvas-of-shri-ram-some-details/
Ganga Yamuna and Saraswati rivers

60. Triveni Sangam
Tri + veni +
Three + rivers Sangama is the Sanskrit word for "confluence"
Sangam
In Hindu tradition Triveni Sangam is the "confluence" of three rivers.
Sangama is the Sanskrit word for confluence. The point of confluence is a
sacred place for Hindus. A bath here is said to flush away all of one's sins and
free one from the cycle of rebirth.
The Triveni Sangam in Allahabad is a confluence of 3 rivers,
the Ganges (White color water-Sattva), Yamuna, ( dark-Tama ) and Saraswati ( Red- Rajas) .Ganges (White color water-Sattva), Yamuna, ( dark-Tama ) and Saraswati ( Red- Rajas) .
Of these three, the river Saraswati is invisible and is said to flow underground and join the other two
rivers from below.
Ganges is only 4 feet deep, the Yamuna is 40 feet deep near the point of their nexus.
The river Yamuna merges into the Ganges at this point and the Ganges continues on until it meets the
sea at the Bay of Bengal.A place of religious importance and the site for historic Kumbh Mela held
every 12 years
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triveni_Sangam
Why the Ganga Yamuna and Saraswati rivers are Holy
http://www.prayagdarshan.com/?id=triveni-sangam

61. SADHAKA seeks assistance of “FORCE OF DIVINITY”
To overcome dangers of the “GUNAS”
Through control of sensory organs
(Essential pre-requisite)
While living in this world
Attain SPIRITUAL BLISS
& incomplete knowledge
2nd STEP
1st STEP
BLISSFUL QUEST FOR PATH OF KNOWLEDGE
regarding divinity. (“CHITRAKOOT” SADHANA)
Story
DASHARADHA
Sadhana
RAMA Sadhana
Starts.
See also slide 146
Cross overflowing “TIME =GANGA” (Not bound by limitations)
Through the help of knowledge (GUHA)
Through the effulgence of tranquil intellect (Sahasra chakra)
( Total stillness )
As soon as RAMA
reached “CHITRAKOOT”
DASHARADHA died in AYODHYA
DASHARADHA
Sadhana ends

62. "BHARATA"
PLEADS "RAMA" TO RETURN
TO
AYODHYA TO RULE

63. Inner Meaning
Story
After DASHARADHA’S death, BHARATA comes to “CHITRAKOOT” ,
Falls at the feet of “RAMA” & PLEADS HIM TO RETUN TO AYODHYA TO RULE.
BHARATA symbolizes earthly burdens of the SEEKER
(remnants of Vasanas from previous births)
Must cast away some of the earthly burdens
( Needs natures cooperation )
to prevent disturbance of mental stillness.
To get to 2nd stage of
SELF REALIZATION
DASHARADHA’S death ------
------
Giving up control over sensory organs
He needs for protection of NATURE.
“RAMA” bids BHARATA to take sandals enthrones them
at NANDIGRAMA & established a popular rule.

64. After DASHARADHA’S death, BHARATA
comes to “CHITRAKOOT” ,
Falls at the feet of “RAMA” & pleads him to
RETUN TO AYODHYA TO RULE.
“RAMA” bids him to take ( PADUKAS) sandals enthrones them
at “NANDIGRAMA” & established a popular rule.
One who enjoys BLISS
( Sattvic traits in the body
Are supposed to embody BLISS)
“NANDI + GRAMA”
Village
That place the protectors of
nature (PADUKAS) were enthroned

65. PADUKA
Pa = path = that one which protects
WUKA -DUKA? =NATURE.
PADUKA = The one that protects NATURE

66. In “MANTRA SHASTRA”
Spiritual exercise called “PADUKANTA DEEKSHA”
PADUKA THERE also represents NATURE
Worship to Sri Devi
leads to NATURE’S protection
Hence RAMA PADUKA PATTABHISHEKAM
Hence RAMA PADUKA PATTABHISHEKAM
means
Nature protected by RAMA
OR
BLISS takes charge of earlier life VASANAS.

67. ENTRY IN TO
ATRI’S ASHRAM
(freedom from 3 gunas & jealousy
and
STORY OF KHARA
VIPRAKARAN

68. ATRI MUNI ASHRAM.

69. ENTRY IN TO ATRI’S AHRAM & STORY OF KHARA VIPRAKARAN
Rishis conveyed to RAMA
demonic acts of RAVANA’S brother “KHARA”
RAMA left CHITRKOOT for ATRI’S Ashram
where ANASUYA looked after them
Sati Anasuya transformed the three supreme Gods-
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to small babes
by her miraculous powers earned by penance.
She is also believed to have brought down
the Mandakini which is believed to be a
streamlet of the river Ganges

70. ATRI-ANASUYA ASHRAM
This Ashram is situated about 15 Km. to the
south of Ramghat in a dense forest area CHITRAKOOT.

71. ENTRY IN TO
ATRI’S ASHRAM (freedom from 3 gunas & jealousy)
ASUYA = Jealousy
ANASUYA (Na+ Asuya ) = No jealousy
IN GITA “LORD KRISHNA” addresses “ARJUNA” as “ANASUYAVE”
“A+TRI “ or NA+TRI
Absense of the 3 gunas
Man par excellence
Invokes the deities in rhythmical speech
Brahmā, Vishṇu, and Śiva propitiated by ATRI’S penance
became in portions of themselves severally
his sons Soma, Datta, and Dur-vāsas
RAVANA =noisy ,who shouts
10 Heads=
turbulent nature of 10 senses

72. SADHAKA seeks assistance of “FORCE OF DIVINITY”
To overcome dangers of the “GUNAS”
Through control of sensory organs
Attain SPIRITUAL BLISS &
incomplete knowledge (vali)
2nd STEP
1st STEP
BLISSFUL QUEST FOR PATH OF KNOWLEDGE
regarding divinity. (“CHITRAKOOT” SADHANA)
DASHARADHA Sadhana
RAMA Sadhana
Starts.
See also slide 146
Cross overflowing “TIME =GANGA” (Not bound by limitations)
Through the help of knowledge (GUHA)
Through the effulgence of tranquil intellect (Sahasra chakra)( Total stillness )
As soon as RAMA
reached “CHITRAKOOT”
DASHARADHA died in AYODHYA
DASHARADHA
Sadhana ends
Disturbed by baser elements (KHARA) will damage sattvic trait
Gunas (Distractions out of human bondage)
Going to ATRI’S ashram
Freedom from GUNAS (ATRI) &
JEALOUSY (ANASUYA= no jealousy)
RAVANA =noisy ,who shouts
10 Heads=
turbulent nature of 10 senses
Bharata =
vasana ramnents
(KHARA)Bharata =
(ATRI)
ANASUYA
(“CHITRAKOOT” SADHANA
GANGA
(GUHA)
(vali)

73. DANDAKA FORREST

74. STORY OF KHARA
VIPRAKARAN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khara_(Ramayana)

75. Through the effulgence of
tranquil intellect (Sahasra chakra) ( Total stillness )
SEEKER
Going to ATRI’S ashram
Freedom from GUNAS (ATRI) &
JEALOUSY (ANASUYA= no jealousy)
Disturbed by baser elements (KHARA) will damage sattvic trait
Gunas (Distractions out of human bondage)
KHARA (RAVANA’S BROTHER)
KHA + RA
OF THE SENSORY ORGANS
FLAME
INFLAMMATORY OUTPOURING OF THE SENSORY ORGANS
DISTURB TRANQUILITY “Atmosphere of MEDITATION”

76. Total stillness
SEEKER
Going to ATRI’S ashram
Freedom from GUNAS (ATRI) & JEALOUSY (ANASUYA= no jealousy)
Disturbed by baser elements (KHARA) will damage sattvic trait
Gunas (Distractions out of human bondage)
Baser elements KHARA (RAVANA’S BROTHER) will damage sattvic trait
Gunas (Distractions out of human bondage).
RAVANA Turbulent, raging, agitated,
stormy, tempestuous, violent,
passionate, hectic, wild;
NATURE OF SENSORY ORGANS

77. Inner Meaning
SITA represents terrestrial NATURE.
VAIDEHI =Who has no body.
RAMA = BLISSFUL CREATOR
As long as SITA stayed with RAMA She was free from “JEALOUSY”
was blessed by ANASUYA to be beautiful & for ever young
+
Terrestrial NATURE in the SEEKER
Constantly tries to reach merge with divinity
Seeker transcends 3 GUNAS & NATURE
Merge with DIVINITY = SALVATION

78. OM SHANTI
OM SHANTI
OM SHANTI
Om- let all the deficiencies of this book go away
Tat- let this give Bhagavan great happiness
Sat- let this give true lasting benefits