100 YEARS OLD RAM CHARITMANS BOOK FIRST PAGE TRUTH
- Invocation & Hymns
I bow to Lord Rama, whose very name destroys ignorance and whose grace fills the heart with divine light.
I bow to Hanuman, the remover of all obstacles and the embodiment of devotion, courage, and strength.
He who sincerely chants the holy name of Rama is freed from worldly delusion and attains supreme bliss.
On the Glory of Remembrance
Blessed are those who constantly remember the Lord; blessed are the gods who serve Him,
and blessed are the devotees who surrender completely at His feet.
Just as the sun dispels darkness, the very thought of Rama removes all impurities of the mind.
Praise of Lord Ganesha
I adore Lord Ganesha—the master of all Siddhis—whose benevolent face radiates auspiciousness.
May He grant purity of intellect, wisdom, and virtue, and remove obstacles from the path of all noble actions.
Description of Hanuman
Though His form is small and His appearance humble,
His strength equals that of the mightiest mountains and forests.
He is the repository of wisdom, virtue, and devotion—one who delights in the service of Lord Rama.
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2️⃣ Page 2 – Guru Vandana
Homage to the Guru
I bow to the Guru, whose lotus feet are the source of grace.
He dispels the darkness of ignorance with the radiance of wisdom,
just as the rising sun scatters the night.
Blessed is the Guru’s refuge, the highest sanctuary.
His form is pure, serene, and auspicious;
His words awaken divine love and guide the seeker across the turbulent ocean of life.
Guru’s Compassion
The Guru’s compassionate glance destroys sorrow, sin, and delusion.
His wisdom is the lamp that illuminates the path of righteousness.
He reveals the glory of Lord Rama and fills the heart with devotion.
The Power of True Devotion
Blessed is he whose heart is filled with pure love for Rama.
Such a devotee sees divinity everywhere—
in forests, mountains, saints, sages, and all living beings.
Just as Vibhishana, Sugriva, and countless divine beings
attained liberation by devotion alone,
so too does the sincere seeker receive Rama’s grace.
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3️⃣ Page 3 – Beginning of Balkand (Pratham Sopan)
Invocation of Goddess Saraswati
I bow to Saraswati, the divine Mother of speech,
whose radiance is like a garland of pure white flowers.
May She bestow eloquence, clarity, and wisdom,
for without Her grace, no work can attain perfection.
Salutations to Lord Ganesha
I bow again to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles,
whose presence ensures the success of every righteous undertaking.
He who remembers Him with devotion is blessed with insight and inner strength.
Praise of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
I bow to Lord Shiva, the compassionate and beloved Lord of Parvati,
who grants fearlessness and bliss to His devotees.
His matted locks hold the sacred Ganga,
and His benevolent gaze purifies the hearts of all beings.
Salutations to Sri Sita-Rama
I bow to Sita and Rama—
the eternal embodiments of compassion and righteousness.
May Their grace inspire devotion, humility, and unwavering faith
in the hearts of all seekers.
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