Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun … Was Not the First Verse

Hello friends! Welcome back once again. Do you know which was the first verse written by Goswami Tulsidas in the Hanuman Chalisa? You might ask, what kind of question is this? Everyone knows it was “Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar, jai kapeesh tihu lok ujagar.” But that’s incorrect. Yes, you heard it right. The first verse Tulsidas ji wrote was not “Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar.” So, which one was it?

To know this, let’s delve into a story. This story will reveal which was the first verse written by Goswami Tulsidas in the Hanuman Chalisa. It was a time when Tulsidas ji was 14-15 years old and resided in Chitrakoot. In that village, atop a hill, there was a fort-like structure. People said that ghosts and spirits dwelled there. People visited during the day, but nobody dared to go there at night. Among Tulsidas ji and his companions, there was a certain fear that ghosts, spirits, or demons resided there, and no one could go there.

One day, a friend inspired Tulsidas ji. The friend said, “Tulsidas, can you go up there? At night?” Tulsidas ji, with great reluctance, said, “Yes, I can go alone.” All friends waited. Could Tulsidas really go?

At ten o’clock, eleven o’clock, after midnight, Tulsidas ji said, “Yes, I’ll go.” Tulsidas ji was filled with fear. “How will I go up?” But then he reached.

Friends set a condition. After going up, he had to light a lamp there. The lamp had to be lit. Only then would they believe that he had gone. Otherwise, he hid. Tulsidas ji said, “It’s a very difficult test, but yes.” And then what happened?

Tulsidas ji, with great trepidation, slowly uttered “Ram Ram Ram” while taking steps. They began to move slowly. When they reached halfway, they started feeling scared. Seeing leaves falling from trees, they felt as if a ghost had come, or the wind was blowing.

Tulsidas ji got scared, but he was a devotee of God. A verse emerged from his mouth, saying, “Ghosts and demons do not come near. Mahavir, when the name is chanted.”

He felt that this poem had turned out very well. Speaking thus, he continued forward. And with great speed, he climbed up and lit a lamp there. This event wasn’t a big one, but this poem proved to be a great blessing for all our human lives.

When Tulsidas ji composed the Hanuman Chalisa, he wrote it in jail. Akbar had imprisoned him in Chitrakoot. He wrote the first verse of the Hanuman Chalisa in jail. Therefore, this verse is considered important. Tulsidas ji was not only a master of Hindi but also a proficient scholar of Sanskrit.

This can also be seen in the Sundar Kand, where in the opening verses, it says, “Shantam, shashwatam, pramne, manglam, nirvanam, shantim pradam.”

Along with the Hanuman Chalisa, he used both couplets and verses very effectively. First, look, he used a couplet that said, “Shri Guru charan saroj raj, nij man mukur sudhari.” “Baran Raghuvar Vimal jasu, jo dayaku phal cha.” What does it mean? As seen, it has a very simple meaning. But they have taken a profound meaning. I will conclude here by saying that in the first couplet, he wrote, “Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj, Nij Man Mukur Sudhari.” First, he greeted the Guru. By greeting the Guru, he asked for the dust of the Guru’s feet. You may ask, why ask for the dust of the feet? It means to clean the dust from the mirror of the mind. Not that the thorn only cuts the thorn. In the same way, to clear the dust on the mirror-like mind, only the dust of the Guru’s feet can clean it.

So, in this way, Tulsidas ji indicated in the first two verses that “Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj” means the lotus feet of the Guru, the dust of which is asked for. And, “Nij Man Mukur Sudhari” means to clean the mirror of my mind from that dust. And by the grace of the Guru, by the grace of Lord Rama, Tulsidas ji wrote the Hanuman Chalisa, which is so profound, so powerful, that once recited with true devotion from the heart, it frees one from all bondage. People say that it should be recited a hundred times, no, that’s not the case. Whoever recites it with truthfulness from the heart even once, attains great fulfillment, and all kinds of accomplishments are achieved.

So, friends, my only intention today was to say that the first verse of the Hanuman Chalisa written by Tulsidas ji was, “Ghosts and demons do not come near. Mahavir, when the name is chanted.”

Some people have misconceptions, wrong understandings, that it started with “Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar.” I have also explained the meaning of this couplet, “Shri Guru Charan Saroj,” what does it mean? In the future, we will also interpret the different verses and couplets written by Tulsidas ji in the Hanuman Chalisa in a similar way.

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Why Only Hanuman Temples? What’s Special About Hanuman?

Hello friends, once again, I extend a warm welcome to you. Today’s topic is why, apart from Hanuman Ji, there is no other character in the Ramayana who has their own dedicated temple. Indeed, the Ramayana is filled with numerous characters you are familiar with, such as Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna, Dashrath, Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, Ravan, Angad, Hanuman, Nal, Neel, Jatayu, and many more.

Why is it that only Hanuman Ji has a separate temple dedicated to him? There are many Ram temples around the world where you will surely find an idol of Hanuman Ji. If there is a Ram temple, it is guaranteed that there will be a statue of Hanuman Ji. However, there are also many temples where Hanuman Ji is present, but Ram Ji might not be. Have you ever wondered what is so special about Hanuman Ji that he has separate temples or is always present alongside Ram Ji? What sets Hanuman Ji apart?

Let’s discuss this. Although this topic is mythological, scriptural, or spiritual in nature, my intent behind discussing it is because my channel, ‘Dr. Ashish Deve Marketing Wala,’ aims to provide management lessons along with it.

What unique qualities and management skills does Hanuman Ji possess that make people revere him? This video is a bit long, but I urge you to watch it till the end. You will understand what makes Hanuman Ji special.

We see that an employee working in an office often thinks, “Why should I do extra work? What extra will I get?” Hanuman Ji did extra work, which is why temples are built in his honor. What was that extra work? The topic of this video is “The Power of Excellence.” Hanuman Ji possessed a power of excellence, which is why there are temples dedicated to him everywhere. People consider Hanuman Ji as a deity and worship him.

Starting with the video, what were the unique qualities and excellence in Hanuman Ji? From childhood, Hanuman Ji displayed his extraordinary abilities. “Bal samay Ravi bhakshi liyo,” meaning that in his childhood, he swallowed the sun, mistaking it for a fruit. Even in play, he showcased his prowess, which is why Hanuman Ji has separate temples and is considered on par with the divine.

Secondly, Ram assigned Hanuman Ji the task of finding Sita Ji. Hanuman Ji could have simply located Sita Ji, gone to Lanka, inquired about her whereabouts, and returned to inform Ram Ji that Sita Ji was in Ashok Vatika. However, Hanuman Ji demonstrated excellence. He not only found Sita Ji but also set Lanka ablaze and warned Ravan to surrender Sita Ji, or face dire consequences. Hanuman Ji did extra work, which is why he is worshipped everywhere.

Thirdly, when Hanuman Ji entered Ashok Vatika, met Sita Ji, burned down Lanka, and shook Ravan’s confidence, could he not have brought Sita Ji back with him? He could have carried Sita Ji on his shoulders and ended the matter. But Hanuman Ji was very wise. “Vidya van guni ati chatur,” he is not called wise for nothing. If he had brought Sita Ji back, how would Ravan have been destroyed? The credit would have gone entirely to Hanuman Ji, leaving no one to sing Ram’s praises. To ensure his master’s glory, Hanuman Ji only informed about Sita Ji’s location, warned Ravan, and returned after completing his task.

Furthermore, whenever Ram faced a crisis, Hanuman Ji resolved it. He is rightly called the “sankat mochan” (reliever of crises). When Lakshman Ji was unconscious, Ram asked Hanuman Ji to fetch the Sanjeevani herb. It was night, and Hanuman Ji couldn’t identify the herb, so he brought the entire mountain. This act of extraordinary strength showcases Hanuman Ji’s excellence, setting him apart from other gods and deities.

Although Hanuman Ji is an incarnation of Rudra and a deity himself, mentioned in the Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads, what makes him revered in temples is his knowledge and mastery of the eight siddhis and nine nidhis. The eight siddhis are Anima, Laghima, Mahima, Prakamya, and so on. Hanuman Ji humbly credits these powers to Sita Mata, saying, “Ashwar dan Janaki Mata” (these are not mine but given by Sita Mata).

When an employee attributes everything to the company and works with such dedication, the employer also thinks highly of that employee. Similarly, Hanuman Ji expresses gratitude, saying, “Avar dan Janaki Mata” and never boasts about his powers.

Another significant point is “Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai,” meaning if someone sings the praises of Hanuman Ji, they automatically become devotees of Ram. This illustrates Hanuman Ji’s wisdom and power. His deep devotion to Ram and Shiva keeps him inseparable from them, and this is why there are temples dedicated to Hanuman Ji everywhere.

Tulsidas Ji wrote a beautiful verse, “Ram Rasayan tumhare pasa,” where “rasayan” (elixir) signifies a complete and permanent transformation, unlike a physical change. This means that possessing Ram’s elixir makes one eligible to be considered divine.

The purpose of this video is to highlight what makes Hanuman Ji unique, leading to his temples being established alongside those of Ram. While there are a few exceptions with temples dedicated to Lakshman Ji or Sita Mata, they are rare. Predominantly, Hanuman Ji’s temples are found everywhere, and in every Ram temple, Hanuman Ji is present.

If we do extraordinary work, something different, and dedicate everything to God, we can certainly become unique and great. Hanuman Ji is the best example of this. As Hanuman Jayanti approaches, I dedicate this video to Hanuman Ji and once again, I say Jai Shri Ram, Jai Hanuman.

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Hanuman’s Entry into Lanka: A Tale of Wit and Timing

In this video, we delve into the Ramayana narrative, specifically focusing on Hanuman’s entry into Lanka. We’ll explore how Hanuman’s intelligence and wit are portrayed in the epic, particularly in the context of his timing and approach.

Hanuman’s Prowess and Tulsidas’ Wordplay

As Hanuman embarks on his journey to Lanka, he encounters various obstacles, including rakshasis like Lankini, Sursa, and Sinhika. Overcoming these challenges, he reaches Lanka, a mesmerizing city crafted by Vishwakarma himself. However, Hanuman doesn’t enter directly, recognizing Lanka’s illusory nature.

This is where Tulsidas’ brilliance shines through. He describes the scene in such a way that we can infer the time of Hanuman’s arrival. As Hanuman observes, he notices a flash of light resembling lightning and hears thunder-like sounds. Initially, he questions the possibility of a storm at this time, suspecting sorcery.

However, Hanuman’s sharp mind quickly deduces the truth. He realizes that the light is not lightning but the reflection of Ravana’s crown as he moves, and the thunder-like sounds are not from a storm but from drums and musical instruments.

Choosing the Right Time: Midnight and Brahma Muhurta

Hanuman, understanding the situation, decides to wait for an opportune moment to enter. He employs a psychological strategy, suggesting that exploring a new place at midnight is ideal. This is because at this hour, both the virtuous and the wicked are active, revealing the true nature of the place.

Hanuman patiently waits until midnight, then begins his reconnaissance, leaping from rooftop to rooftop. Despite his thorough search, he fails to find any unguarded spot. His primary goal is to locate Sita, but her whereabouts remain elusive.

The Discovery of Vibhishana

As Hanuman continues his search, he notices a unique house amidst the city, distinguished by a tulsi plant growing outside. In this rakshas nagari, the presence of a tulsi plant is itself remarkable. The description further mentions a ‘sajan’ residing in this house, raising Hanuman’s curiosity.

Drawn to the house, Hanuman observes a man emerge, paying obeisance to the tulsi plant and chanting ‘Hari Hari’. Hanuman initially suspects the man to be a rakshasa but soon realizes his noble nature. This ‘sajan’ is none other than Vibhishana, Ravana’s brother.

Conclusion

This video highlights the brilliance of Tulsidasji’s storytelling, using subtle cues to convey the time of Hanuman’s entry into Lanka and showcasing Hanuman’s intelligence in choosing the right moments for his actions. Hanuman’s strategic approach and ability to identify Vibhishana, a virtuous individual amidst the rakshasas, demonstrate his exceptional skills and pave the way for the successful completion of his mission.

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How did Prahlad become a “devotee”?

Hello! You must have heard a poem. “Na Umra ki Seema ho, Na Janmo ka ho Bandhan”. Yes, that’s right. There is no limit to age, and there is no bond of birth. Why am I saying this? I’m talking about Bhakt Prahlad. Because what was the age of Bhakt Prahlad when he became a devotee? Only 10 years. And there is no bond of birth, meaning he was born in a demon family. How did such a great devotee emerge? That is the essence of my video today. So make sure to watch this video until the end. It’s a very interesting video. And first of all, I wish you a very happy Holi.

I talk about how Bhakt Prahlad was born in a demon family, whose father Hiranyakashyap was a kind of demon. Despite being his son, where did such devotion come from within him? When we hear old stories like this, we often use the words demon and deity. Why isn’t this present in today’s era? Where have the demons gone, where have the deities gone? But it’s not like that in my view, demons and deities still exist. The person in whose body there are demonic tendencies, we call him a demon, and the one in whom there are sattvic qualities, we call him a deity.

Anyway, I don’t want to delve too much into the discussion. But Hiranyakashyap was a kind of arrogant person. He had a desire to become God himself. He wanted to become God himself. For that, once upon a time, he started doing penance. That I should attain so much power, so much power that I never die in life, and whatever I wish for becomes true. He went to do penance to attain these powers, but the gods cleverly captured his kingdom. That is, Hiranyakashyap was doing penance in the forest, and the gods came and seized control of his kingdom.

Hiranyakashyap’s wife Kayadhu, that is Prahlad’s mother, went to the hermitage of Naradji. Naradji represented the gods, so Kayadhu went to the hermitage of Naradji. At that time, Bhakt Prahlad was in Kayadhu’s womb.

The environment in Naradji’s hermitage was sattvic. There was the chanting of religion, the fragrance of yajna, and the air was filled with it. Bhakti was kindled within Prahlad even in the womb. This was the biggest reason why Prahlad became famous later in the name of Bhakt Prahlad, despite being born in a demon family.

Let’s go back to the story. Hiranyakashyap did penance for a long time, and after doing penance, he attained a special kind of powers. Most of the powers were dangerous. He obtained powers that he would not die in the day, nor at night, neither inside the house, nor outside the house, neither by a weapon, nor by a missile, neither by a human, nor by an animal. Hiranyakashyap thought that if he obtained these powers, he would become immortal.

Hiranyakashyap obtained these powers, and after that, he started tyranny. He began to consider himself God, and wanted to scare, threaten, and snatch from others. He thought that I am immortal, no one can kill me, I have become God myself.

But there was this conflict within Bhakt Prahlad that he considered Vishnu as God. When Hiranyakashyap saw Prahlad’s devotion, he became angry and said, “Hey child, don’t you know that you should worship me for two reasons? One, I am your father, and the other reason is that I am God myself.”

Prahlad said, “You are my father, you are respectable, but you are not God, you are just a man.”

On this, Hiranyakashyap became very angry that even a small child does not understand my point. He made several attempts to kill Prahlad. He threw Prahlad from the top of the mountain, he put him in the pit of snakes, and threw Prahlad among many snakes.

On the day of Holi, when we burn Holi, Holi, Hiranyakashyap’s sister, was there. She had a blanket that had no effect when wrapped in fire. On the day of Holi, that blanket was wrapped around Prahlad and placed in his lap.

But see the miracle of God’s power, when Holi caught fire, suddenly a strong wind blew and the blanket flew off Prahlad’s lap. Holi burnt to death, but Prahlad remained safe.

After this, Hiranyakashyap became more furious, more angry. He said to Prahlad, “Child, this miracle of yours will not work anymore. I will kill you.” Prahlad said, “Father, why do you get so angry? You are not God. I have no objection to you.”

But Hiranyakashyap was filled with rage, he was angry. He said, “Is there God even in this pillar? Everywhere God speaks. So there is a line in the rare Ramayana written by Lord Ram.

I want to mention it here, that “The pillar appeared, half human and half lion, and with the Lord’s grace, the demon was killed.” Meaning the pillar appeared, who had not appeared in the form of an avatar before, he was Narsimha, half human body and half lion’s body.

In this way, a new avatar was born, and the gods killed Hiranyakashyap. So as soon as the sword struck the pillar, it seemed as if God was present in every particle. Prahlad’s belief was that, God himself took his avatar and killed Hiranyakashyap for his belief.

From this story, there are two big things that I repeated in the starting line, that there is no need for two big things to do devotion. What are they? Neither is there a limit to age nor is there a bond of birth. Prahlad received so much devotion at the age of just 10 because the seeds of culture had already been sown in him at Naradji’s hermitage. Even though he was born as a demon son, it is possible only because of the grace of God that Prahlad received these seeds.

So devotion can happen for two reasons, either by the grace of God or if the culture is instilled in our body repeatedly, then only devotion is possible. And for that, not only do Gods themselves take their avatar and, as the horoscope, appear as God. Let’s celebrate the festival of Holi with joy and happiness.

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The Mystery of the Kevat Episode

Hello friends, Jai Shri Ram. Do you know in what vessel did Kevat wash Lord Ram’s feet? Some of you might already know, but in this video, I’m providing some information about Kevat and it will become apparent from the video how high Kevat’s devotion was, how profound it was.

Secondly, did Kevat ask for any compensation? When he ferried them across the river, did Kevat request anything from Ram? Yes, Kevat did ask for compensation, but very few people know about it. If you want to know in which vessel Ram’s feet were washed and when Kevat asked for compensation, then watch this video in its entirety.

The video might be long, but it’s very interesting, and I’m including all those details that are crucial for understanding Kevat, his devotion, or for all of us to comprehend.

Let’s begin. Ram has entered exile. Ram, Lakshman, and Sita have all entered the forest and reached the banks of the Sarayu River. After reaching Sarayu, they only had a boat. There, Kevat, yes, that’s what we call him, asked Ram to ferry him across to the other side.

Kevat says, “No, I can’t take you to the other side.” Because you see, Kevat also understands Ram’s sentiments. With a smile, he says, “I can’t take you to the other side because the dust from Ram’s feet can turn a stone into Ahilya. This boat of mine is just made of wood.”

As soon as the dust from Ram’s feet touched it, the boat turned into stone, he speaks knowingly like this. Lakshman gets angry, saying, “What are you saying? Shouldn’t we be taken across?” Kevat asks, “What do you want? Tell me.” Ram understands what Kevat wants.

Kevat says, “I will be your ferryman. Then I will allow you to board the boat.” Lakshman also says, “What a strange person!” saying, “Alright, whatever my brother commands, let it be done.”

As they start to embark, Kevat immediately runs in the opposite direction. Lakshman says, “Brother, where are you going? You’ve been given permission to wash your feet.” He says, “I’m going to call my wife.” You see, when it comes to virtuous deeds, one doesn’t want to do it alone.

Have you seen such immense devotion? He runs in the opposite direction and comes back with his wife.

Now the question arises, how did he start washing the feet? He shakes the foot vigorously. When we wash someone’s feet or touch the feet of a great person, we do it gently.

But Kevat didn’t do it like that. He vigorously washes Ram’s feet. Lakshman says, “What are you doing? Washing the feet like this? What if Ram falls?”

So Kevat smiles and says, “If Ram is afraid of falling this much, then tell Ram to place both his hands on my head so that until I touch his feet, until I wash his feet, there is no fear of him falling.”

What a huge demonstration of devotion when he cleans the feet, washes the feet, touches the feet with water, both of Ram’s hands are on Kevat’s head.

Look at the pinnacle of devotion when after washing the feet, the question arises, which vessel did he use? Kevat wasn’t so wealthy to have a vessel made of silver or gold, he didn’t have any such plate at home to wash them on. So he brought a wooden vessel.

A wooden vessel is one in which dough is kneaded, meaning it’s like a wooden plate. Lakshman asks, “So you wash feet in this? Does anyone wash feet in this?” Kevat replies, “Only Ram and I know the significance of it.” Ram smiles again. Lakshman asks, “Tell us what it is?” So he says, “As soon as I wash the feet, when this wooden vessel is filled with water, slowly, after doing it gradually, this wooden vessel will drink up all the water. After that, when Ram leaves from here, then the dust from his feet will remain permanently in this wooden vessel. Because the wood will have consumed that water, and whenever I make bread, whenever I knead dough in it, I will always imbibe Ram’s foot nectar.”

In this way, Kevat gave an example of devotion when, after bringing his wife along with him and forcefully washing his feet, he washed the feet in the wooden vessel. Another important fact is that when Ram returned during the promised time, he gave him a reward in the form of compensation, and there was no need for any other compensation. Because for those who had the privilege of touching Ram’s feet, who had the privilege of washing Ram’s feet, whose both hands, whose head had come under Ram’s feet, what importance does Kevat have?

This video aims to tell through this story, how high the pinnacle of Kevat’s devotion might be, which we cannot comprehend. We think this is not just a small story from the Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas, but it is a pinnacle of devotion.

In this way, my video becomes a bit small, but if you like it, then like and share it. If you’ve subscribed, share it, and if you haven’t subscribed yet, then subscribe now. Thank you, Jai Shri Ram.

3 Tips to Grow Business

Why does a business not grow as much as the business owner thinks it should? Why doesn’t it achieve the desired growth? What mistakes do business owners make that prevent them from reaching the level of growth they should?

You might see some businesspeople who run their businesses for 20, 30, or even 40 years. It’s not that their business isn’t profitable; it is. The business moves forward, but it doesn’t achieve exponential growth like 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. Instead, it only grows enough to sustain itself. Let’s look at three major reasons why business owners don’t experience significant or exponential growth.

The first reason is the lack of vision. Yes, they don’t have a vision. They don’t know how far their business can grow. For example, if a business owner has a turnover of one or two crores today, their vision is limited to increasing it to three or four crores. They don’t think about how to take their business to 50, 100, or 200 crores. Without a vision, they won’t strive in that direction, and without effort, the business cannot grow. The most important thing is to have a vision. If you are a business owner, you need a vision. You should have a blueprint in your mind about where you want your business to be in a certain period.

The second major reason is that even if they have a vision and a plan, they don’t know how to execute it. They don’t know the path to achieve growth. Growth can be achieved in two ways: either by asking someone who has already achieved it or by hiring a mentor or consultant. Unfortunately, the people around them are often in the same situation as they are. When everyone’s situation is the same, who will show the path to growth? Asking someone who has never walked that path won’t help them grow. Even if someone in their surroundings has achieved growth, either their ego or hesitation prevents them from asking how they did it.

When they don’t ask anyone, how will they grow? Another important reason is that even if they find a path or someone to show them the way, they don’t hire a mentor or consultant because they see it as a waste of money. They think, “What will this person or this chartered accountant or this consultant tell me? I have more experience.”

Yes, you are a businessperson and have a lot of experience, but you don’t know how to achieve growth in your business. You don’t know how marketing, finance, and HR can help you build a great team to take your business to new heights. Yet, business owners make the mistake of not asking for help or not knowing the way. This is why their business continues to grow slowly over 10, 20, 30, or 40 years.

The third major reason why businesses don’t grow is the habit of doing everything themselves. Yes, you heard it right, the habit of doing everything yourself. A small business owner often does everything themselves or makes sure everything is done under their supervision. They handle accounting, keep track of finances, do marketing, act as a salesperson, open the shutter themselves, and even if they hire an employee, they closely supervise their work.

Even if they have hired an accountant or a marketing person, they have to repeatedly tell them how to do the job. When they are teaching how to do marketing or accounting, they might think, “Why not do it myself?” This leads to a loss as they pay a salary but don’t get the benefit.

What should they do? They need to hire the right team so that the business can run without them. The business should be on autopilot, meaning it should operate smoothly even when they are not present. You might ask, “How is it possible for work to continue without the owner?” This is the start of growth. If a business is to grow, the owner doesn’t need to be involved in day-to-day operations. They should step out of operations and let a consultant or manager handle daily activities. The owner can monitor the business weekly and plan for growth.

So, friends, these are the three ways to bring growth to your business: first, having a vision; second, executing it; and third, not doing everything yourself but building the right team and putting the business on autopilot. By following these steps, your business can achieve 2x, 3x, 4x, or even 5x growth. Growth is not that tough because you already have experience, you have been working for years, your product is good, and your service is good. The only thing missing is hiring a mentor, a consultant, a good team, and having someone to guide you on the path to growth.

If you follow these three steps, your business will surely grow rapidly. If you liked this video, please don’t forget to like and share it. And yes, if you haven’t subscribed yet, please subscribe for more such videos. Thank you!

Who is Greater: Shiva or Ram?

Namah Shivaya! Heartfelt congratulations to everyone on Shivratri.

Today, my topic is whether Lord Shiva is greater or Lord Ram. This question usually doesn’t arise, but our religious texts contain certain statements that create confusion. For instance, if you read the Shiva Purana, you will feel that Shiva is the greatest. If you read the Vishnu Purana, you will feel that Vishnu, Ram, or Krishna is the greatest. If you read the Devi Purana or Devi Bhagavata, you will feel that Mother Shakti or Durga is the greatest.

However, the question remains: who is greater, Lord Ram or Lord Shiva? This question arises because of a certain event. When Ram was preparing to attack Lanka to fight Ravana, he established Rameshwaram. When asked who he worships, Ram replied that he worships Lord Shiva. This suggests that even for Lord Ram, the ultimate deity is Mahadev.

On the other hand, when Mahadev (Shiva) meditates with closed eyes, Parvati asks him, “Oh Lord, Oh Mahadev, Oh Shankar, you are the Supreme God. Whom do you meditate upon?” Shiva replies, “I meditate upon Lord Ram.” This creates confusion because Ram worships Shiva, and Shiva worships Ram. Both worship each other, so who is truly greater?

This is a profound question. Some scholars say that the three—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh—are one. But we find it hard to understand how these three can be the same when their deeds, eras, and actions are different. Their names are countless. For example, Vishnu has a thousand names. How can we believe that these three are one?

Let’s understand this with a simple example. Suppose a patient has a boil on his hand that needs to be surgically removed. He goes to a doctor, whom we can consider as God for this example. The surgeon, who first removes the boil, acts as Shiva, the destroyer. After removing the boil, the doctor stitches the wound, applies ointment, and bandages it, thereby facilitating the creation of new skin. In this phase, the doctor acts as Brahma, the creator.

A few days later, new skin forms, and the wound heals. The doctor then prescribes antibiotics to prevent infection, ensuring that the new skin remains healthy. In this phase, the doctor maintains the condition, acting as Vishnu, the preserver. Thus, one doctor performs three roles: destruction, creation, and preservation. Similarly, the three roles of God—Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu—are performed by one divine entity.

When there is a dire situation on Earth or in the universe, the role of destruction (Pralaya) falls under Lord Shiva. When it comes to preservation, it is the duty of Lord Vishnu. When creation is required, it is the task of Brahma.

Behind these roles, there is an underlying divine power. Shiva is accompanied by Mata Kali, Brahma by Saraswati, and Vishnu by Lakshmi. These powers operate behind the scenes, ensuring the functions of creation, destruction, and preservation. Therefore, we can understand from this example that no one is greater or lesser; they are all manifestations of the same Supreme Being.

The purpose of this video is to convey that neither Shiva nor Ram is greater; rather, they are one and the same. Hence, both are equally great.

Through this video, we tried to understand that Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh are not separate entities. Vishnu has many incarnations. Another interesting point is that Mahadev, Shiva, and Shankar are distinct, and Sadashiva is also different. How they differ is something I will try to explain in a future video.

But for today, that’s all. And yes, if you haven’t subscribed to my channel yet, please do so. Thank you! Namah Shivaya!

Who is Ram? Son of Dasharatha or Someone Else?

Hello! Today’s topic is “Who is Ram?” Yes, who is Ram? This is not my question but a question posed by Rishi Bharadwaj. Once, Rishi Bharadwaj went to Yajnavalkya Rishi and asked, “Please tell me, who is Ram?”

Yajnavalkya smiled and said, “In this world, questions are asked for two reasons – either out of curiosity or to test someone. Rishivar, you are a great scholar, a saint. I don’t think you don’t know who Ram is. Therefore, you are not asking out of curiosity. Secondly, you cannot be testing me because you are a very humble person, a saint, a learned scholar. Therefore, you cannot be testing me. You haven’t come out of curiosity, nor to test my knowledge. So why are you asking this question? I understand now.”

As soon as Yajnavalkya gave this answer, Rishi Bharadwaj smiled too and said, “Lord, when you already know everything, why are you asking me this?” Still, Yajnavalkya said, “Bharadwaj, please tell me what doubt you have in your mind. I will try to resolve your query.”

Rishi Bharadwaj said, “I want to know, the ‘Ram Ram Ram’ that the universe has been chanting for ages, is it the Ram, the son of Dasharatha, or Parashuram, the incarnation of Vishnu who came before Ram? Because he carried an axe, he was called Parashuram. Is it the same Ram that the world chants ‘Ram Ram Ram’? Or is it the Ram praised in the Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads? I am in doubt. Please resolve it.”

Yajnavalkya said, “Rishivar, you are not ignorant, nor are you simply curious. I understand why you are asking this question. You want to hear the story of Ram from my mouth. When you ask ‘Who is Ram?’, I will inevitably have to tell you who Ram really is. There are about 300 different versions of the Ram story worldwide, and the Ramayana has been written in more than 40 languages. Why are so many Ram stories told repeatedly? What is the reason behind this? Is Ram the same as described by Yajnavalkya or someone else?”

“Knowing Ram is impossible because Ram is beyond knowledge and the senses. If something can be comprehended through knowledge or perceived by the senses, can that be Ram? Suppose we say we have seen Ram with our eyes, heard him with our ears, or felt him with our skin; this implies that the senses are greater than Ram. Let me explain in simple terms. If I tell you that I have put an elephant inside a small cup, what does it mean? It means the cup is bigger than the elephant. If the senses can define or feel Ram, then the senses become greater.”

“Therefore, Ram is beyond the senses and beyond knowledge. Yajnavalkya explains that Ram can neither be known through the senses nor through knowledge. Ram can only be known through Ram’s grace.”

If you continually chant Ram’s name, you will certainly come to know Ram. It follows the simple principle of first believing and then knowing. Accept Ram once and keep chanting his name. You will certainly attain Ram.

Who is Ram? Many stories have been told about Ram. Valmiki wrote the Ramayana, Goswami Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas. Lord Shiva narrates the Ramayana to Parvati, Kakbhushundi narrates it to Garuda. Many such Ram stories are being told and will continue as long as the earth, the sun, the moon, and the universe exist.

Why is this so? Because anyone who tells Ram’s story finds peace and happiness. They want to listen for their own happiness. The listeners want to chant Ram’s name repeatedly, hoping that through constant chanting, they might come to know Ram. Ram is beyond knowledge and beyond the senses.

Lord Shiva himself says, “Charitam Raghunathasya shatakoti prastaram ekahe aksharam punsa mahapatakanashanam,” meaning even one letter of the name ‘Ram’ can destroy the greatest sins. When Lord Shiva tells this to Parvati, she finds it hard to believe that Ram could be so great.

Thus, Parvati once, doubting her faith, tries to test Ram. Understanding Ram is very difficult, but to understand Ram, one needs only Ram’s grace.

Goswami Tulsidas says, “When the Ramayana of Valmiki already existed, why did I need to write the Ramcharitmanas?” He said, “I am composing this Ramcharitmanas solely for my own joy.” Look at the pinnacle of Tulsidas’s devotion. He prays to Ganapati, “Gaiye Ganapati Jagvandan, Shankar Suvan Bhavani Ke Nandan,” and then says, “Mangat Tulsidas Kar Jore, Bas Ram Sumiran Manas More.”

Tulsidas, in a state of deep humility, prays, “I fold my hands and ask, let Ram reside in my heart.” Addressing Ganapati, he says, “May you dwell in my heart just as Ram does.”

Tulsidas sees Ganapati as an embodiment of Ram and continually chants Ram’s name and tells Ram’s stories. So, the question is not just “Who is Ram?”, but rather that Ram is someone in whose heart there is love for Ram, who is devoted to Ram’s feet, who has complete faith in Ram, and who wants to hear Ram’s story continuously. Only one whose tongue constantly chants Ram-Ram can truly know who Ram is.

Otherwise, it is impossible to know Ram through logic, knowledge, intellect, or any senses. Yajnavalkya says the only way to know Ram is through love and devotion to Ram’s feet. Jai Shri Ram!

No Entry! Please Mr. Competitor

Hello friends,

Once again, I warmly welcome and greet you to my new video. If you are in business, this video will prove to be very useful for you. I have created a highly valuable video in the domain of network marketing. The topic of this video is how you can prevent competition from entering your business or how to make your business competition-proof.

You might wonder, is it possible to prevent any competition from entering your business? Absolutely! I will provide examples of select companies that will convince you. For instance, whenever we talk about products for small children, the first name that comes to mind is Johnson & Johnson. Whether it’s talcum powder, shampoo, or any other product, Johnson & Johnson has established such a strong presence in this market that other companies can’t even come close.

You may be thinking, how is this possible? The biggest advantage is the first-mover advantage. This company was the first to enter the market and won the trust of its customers. Similarly, if you want no competition in your business, you need to take advantage of being the first mover.

Some companies create such a strong brand identity that customers don’t even consider other options. To achieve this, you need to build customer loyalty. Loyalty means that customers stay with you and prioritize your products in any situation.

You need to develop a marketing strategy for your business that ensures customer satisfaction with your quality, so they don’t look towards other companies’ products. For example, Johnson & Johnson products are always of high quality, which is why their customers don’t go elsewhere. Similarly, if you want to establish your company in such a way that no competition comes near, you need to focus on your quality and service.

If you need marketing or business consultancy, you can seek advice from experts. Experts can guide you on how to compete effectively in your business. Remember, lowering prices is not the right way to compete. You need to increase your quality and solve customers’ problems.

Finally, if you haven’t subscribed to our channel yet, please do so. This video will help take your business to new heights. Like, subscribe, and share this with your business friends.

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