Three Ways To Know That The Vedas Are Not Just For Indians

“Just as the Ganga is the greatest of all rivers, Lord Achyuta the supreme among deities and Lord Shambhu [Shiva] the greatest of Vaishnavas, so Shrimad-Bhagavatam is the greatest of all Puranas.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 12.13.16)

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“Lord Shiva. Ganesha. The Ramayana. The Ganges is the greatest river in the world. I get that you’re trying to push forward some important teachings, but it seems like everything is about India. Only India has the best rivers. Only the Hindu deities are the best. Everyone else is worthless. Such teachings are too limited in scope.”

From having spent so much time in material life, the individual becomes conditioned to see distinctions, vishesha, instead of oneness, eka. There is a thread that runs through the entire creation. It is a singular energy, with indications of sparks here and there.

“That knowledge by which one undivided spiritual nature is seen in all existences, undivided in the divided, is knowledge in the mode of goodness.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.20)

That is the spiritual energy, Brahman. Everything is Brahman; that is to say each living thing belongs to a collective. There is equality at the spiritual level, but never total sameness with respect to the externals. The bodies are different, and it is seeing only this body that leads to a flawed understanding of even higher concepts.

The Vedas, the original scriptural tradition of the world, are for everyone. They are not sectarian. They are not only for people whose ancestors lived in a certain part of the world. Neither skin color nor gender make a difference. Proof is in the works themselves and the context in which they were originally presented.

1. Sanskrit is not even a language for earth

Sanskrit is the oldest known language in the world, and it is the sound vibration through which the Vedas originally descend. The original words have been preserved, which helps to protect against cheating and deceitful interpretations.

The script for Sanskrit is known as Devanagari. The literal translation for the word is “city of the gods.” Sanskrit is considered the most refined language, spoken primarily in the heavenly realm. This is where the residents have bodies consisting mostly of goodness, allowing them to live very long in comparison to the people on earth.

The language for composing the Vedas is not even reserved for people on earth. There are derivatives to Sanskrit spoken in different parts of the world, but it is not a common language anywhere. Nor was it that way many thousands or millions of years ago. Thus for any group to put an exclusive claim on Vedic culture is not valid.

2. Krishna never mentions the word “Hindu” in the Bhagavad-gita

Vedic teachings are best summarized and presented in the Bhagavad-gita. Not surprisingly, God Himself is the presenter. Who better to explain the Almighty than the Almighty Himself? In a conversation with the disciple named Arjuna, Krishna covers so many different philosophies, ways of thinking, and stated objectives for human beings, spanning past, present and future.

The teachings are rather generic. There are historical references, for sure, but when discussing the underlying principles mention of specific species or races is absent. Krishna does not say that only Hindus go through the cycle of birth and death, or what is better known as reincarnation. Krishna does not say that only Hindus should think of Him.

Indeed, the word “Hindu” is not mentioned anywhere in Vedic literature. The term is a modern concoction, a flawed attempt by outsiders to group together people who follow the principles of the Vedas.

3. There was no such country of India when the Vedas were first passed down

Vedic knowledge is descending knowledge. It comes from a source who is perfect and is then passed on to worthy souls, to keep the chain going. The Bhagavad-gita was spoken to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, but actually the teachings are timeless. Krishna says He first explained them to the sun-god.

Even at the time of speaking to Arjuna, there was no such country named India. Today there are many nations, and in the future the borders will continue to change. The Bhagavad-gita and other such works are meant for everyone. The teachings are not Indian or Hindu. The illusory energy of maya brings focus on the present manifestation of time, but things continue to change going into the future. In the past the situation was different. What is today known as India was previously Bharata-varsha, or the land ruled by King Bharata. Even that is a temporary designation, as the entire world originally belongs to God.

And so the Ganges River is the greatest of all rivers not because it is found in India, but because it emanates from the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Lord Shiva is the best amongst people who serve those lotus feet. And the Shrimad Bhagavatam is the best of the historical works which describe God, His names, His forms, and His pastimes.

In Closing:

India term not around,

When Vedas first passed down.

From spiritual world coming,

Through others sectarian becoming.

But even Sanskrit not for here,

In city of the gods to hear.

Ganga, Shiva and others thus the best,

Since connection to Krishna, the test.

Lalita Guna

“The name, pastimes, form, clothing and ornaments of Shri Rama are all very charming and beautiful. Together with His brothers the children are playing.” (Dohavali, 120)

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nāma lalita līlā lalita lalita rupa raghunātha |
lalita basana bhū।sana lalita lalita anuja sisu sātha ||

For conditioned souls gunas aren’t necessarily a good thing. One translation for the Sanskrit word is “rope,” and in one context the description is accurate. Gunas are commonly known as material qualities, but since they cover up the spotless spirit soul and lead to repeated birth and death, there is tightening or tying involved.

It is something like having a boat anchored at the dock. The boat has the potential to sail away. It can travel over the waters, both rough and calm, and with an expert navigator changes in weather and currents aren’t that big a deal.

The spirit soul is ready to travel over the ocean of birth and death. The boat is the human form of body. The favorable winds are the instructions of shastra, which emanate from the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The expert navigator is the spiritual master, who knows how to make the combination of instructions and human body fully auspicious, capable of crossing over successfully despite whatever impediments exist in the specific time and place.

“The human body is the boat, the instructions of Lord Krishna are the favorable winds, and the spiritual master is the navigator. The spiritual master knows well how to adjust the sails to catch the winds favorably and steer the boat to its destination.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 4.23.28 Purport)

Gunas are like the anchor and even with the auspicious human body there is not a guarantee to escape birth and death. Material qualities, whether in goodness, passion or ignorance, help to continue the illusion of God’s non-existence. In His absence, I feel like I can do everything myself. I can make certain the outcomes desired. I can succeed where others have failed. I can make the most out of life through speculating on what is the real purpose.

As described in the Dohavali, gunas are also associated with the Supreme Lord. This is important to know since one of the faulty speculations of the material mind is that God must be the full negation of everything we see. Since everyone with whom we interact has a body of some sort, God must be without one. Since people have names and tendencies, likes and dislikes, perhaps the Almighty is devoid of such attributes.

Goswami Tulsidas says that there are many attributes for the Supreme Lord and that they are lalita. This means charming, beautiful or pleasant. It starts with the name. Tulsidas specifically worships Shri Rama, who is referred to above as Raghunatha. Rama is the Lord of the Raghu dynasty, a specific family of kings who once ruled over the area known as Ayodhya. Many great kings appeared in that dynasty, and Rama was the best.

This is not surprising since Rama is God Himself. The incarnation is there to serve many purposes, with one to show that the Supreme is not devoid of attributes. Rama’s name is so beautiful that it can be repeated over and over without exhaustion. Valmiki became a celebrated sage after producing and hearing that sound for years and years. He started by having to receive the sound in a secondhand way, by saying the word backwards. Repeated in sequence, the sound of Rama was heard nonetheless.

The lila, form, clothing and ornaments are also lalita. The lila manifest before the eyes of the population of the world begins in the childhood form. Rama plays in the courtyard of the royal palace. He is accompanied by His younger brothers, who are also in the childhood form.

Those children are adorable to behold, and they are dressed nicely. The clothing is beautiful and the mothers make sure to put nice ornaments on them. Normally, this increases the beauty of the person being dressed, but with God and His associates the reverse holds true. The ornaments become more beautiful as a result of association with the Divine.

The description of these gunas are not meant to be heard and learned just one time. Contemplate. Study. Understand. Most importantly, remember. Keep remembering, all the way until the time of death. Then not only will the journey of life become easier, future association with the binding ropes of material qualities will cease.

In Closing:

Like from binding ropes to release,

Cycle of birth and death to cease.

When Shri Rama remembered throughout,

Of glorious qualities, material without.

In Ayodhya charmingly dressed,

With vision the parents blessed.

Gunas too, but not ordinary so,

Meant for everyone to know.

The Charitra Mala

“The loveable son of the king of Koshala, Dasharatha, in the beautiful royal courtyard is crawling on His hands in the childhood form, moving in such a way with His activities are like a garland of every good quality and auspiciousness.” (Dohavali, 119)

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rāja ajira rājata rucira kosalapālaka bāla |
jānu pāni cara carita bara saguna sumagaṃla māla ||

People practicing bhakti-yoga in this age of Kali take one particular routine very seriously. The chanting of the holy names on a japa mala: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

The mala is a string of beads, one hundred and eight in total. There is a head bead, on which the mantra is not chanted. Otherwise, the practice is to say the specific mantra one time per bead, moving around in a circle. This is considered one round of chanting japa. With further progression, more rounds are chanted.

The mantra is the important factor, as it is not an ordinary sound. The words contained within directly represent the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The indirect representation is everything material. That is to say the sky, the earth, the trees, the many living creatures - when viewed they externally give an idea of God’s existence, but not direct interaction.

Indirect association brings inferior results. Namely, there is continued residence in the material world, where the Almighty continues to be known only indirectly. The holy names are for a superior way of living. In fact, through such interaction there is a higher taste, one that is so superior that previous attachments are left behind without much difficulty.

“The embodied soul may be restricted from sense enjoyment, though the taste for sense objects remains. But, ceasing such engagements by experiencing a higher taste, he is fixed in consciousness.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 2.59)

Each name in the mantra is important, especially to hear. Even if a person does not know much about God or is not so interested at the moment in escaping material life, the potency from the sound can do wonders. If chanted accidentally, with ill intent, or without much faith and attention, the holy names are still so powerful that they can deliver the mind; hence the word “mantra.”

In the Dohavali of Goswami Tulsidas there is reference to a garland of auspiciousness. Something physical, like a collection of plucked flowers, turning into something beyond the temporary nature of the world. Mangala, auspiciousness, is for the benefit of the individual, both in the short and long terms.

Here the mangala is with respect to Shri Rama, the Supreme Lord in an incarnation form. The garland of auspiciousness consists of the childhood play of Rama, while in the royal courtyard. He has appeared as the son of the king, Dasharatha, who rules over the area known as Koshala.

Though Divine, Rama crawls on all fours, with His limbs becoming dirty. As first-time parents can spend hours just staring at their newborn child, so the devotees can contemplate the movements of the child Rama. The difference is that they can remember these activities for an entire lifetime and into future ones, as well.

The character and activities, charitra, form a sort of mala. As one chants the holy names as part of their daily routine, they can remember such deeds on each bead. There is no offense, as the entire aim of bhakti-yoga is to increase consciousness of the Almighty. The more one is conscious of Him, the better off they will be going forward.

Bhakti is beyond this world, so there is no limit to the bliss that can be experienced. Watching Rama in the royal courtyard and remembering His play afterwards are activities for the liberated souls, as well; those who have already escaped the cycle of birth and death. From beginning to end Rama’s direct association is auspicious.

In Closing:

Material world only indirect,

Experience from holy names direct.

Daily routing chanting a round,

Mind delivered through sacred sound.

Charitra of Rama in similar way,

In royal courtyard His play.

Of childhood form, auspiciousness creating,

From young to old, to all relating.

Like The Waves In The Ocean

“The incarnations of the Supreme Personality of Godhead appear continuously, like the waves of a river or an ocean. There is no limit to the Lord's incarnations, but they can be perceived only by devotees who are fortunate.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 10.2.42 Purport)

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Friend1: What was your first reaction to hearing about the different incarnations?

Friend2: Which incarnations? Of Bhagavan?

Friend1: Yes.

Friend2: I’m not sure I remember. Maybe I was happy that the Divine descends so many times. It is an extreme act of kindness. If you think about it, appearing before the eyes shouldn’t be necessary. He is already in the superior position. The very presence of life is evidence of His existence. Bhagavan shouldn’t have to prove Himself.

Friend1: But we forget. That is the issue.

Friend2: Forgetfulness is the root cause. It leads to the shift in consciousness. As we’ve discussed several times, material existence is really a mindset. When you forget God, when you think that you or someone else can carry out the same functions and reach the pinnacle in areas of opulence, you have fallen from the spiritual world.

Friend1: I know a common reaction to hearing about the avataras is lamentation. Specifically, people wonder why Bhagavan can’t descend right now. Come save us, today. Don’t put it off until the future.

Friend2: Yes, I’ve certainly heard that appeal before.

Friend1: As an example, based on shastra the next avatara is scheduled for a long time into the future.

Friend2: Kalki.

Friend1: And He’s supposed to just kill. No teaching. No converting. No sweetness, necessarily.

Friend2: The situation on earth will be so bad that the only way to rectify is to punish, and severely at that.

Friend1: There is also the issue that Kalki may not appear in this cycle of the creation of population.

Friend2: Right. Some say Kalki will appear and some say He won’t, since Chaitanya Mahaprabhu descended in this Kali Yuga already.

Friend1: Either way, there doesn’t seem to be any hope in sight.

Friend2: It’s the wrong way to look at it, of course. The holy names are an incarnation and they manifest at any time: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

Friend1: That is sound. I understand its potency, but people typically rely on something they can see for rescue.

Friend2: Remember, shastra only lists the major incarnations, or those which are meant to be prominent. In reality, there is no way to count the total number. As many waves as there are in the ocean, that is how many incarnations can appear.

Friend1: You mean it is possible for Bhagavan to come and save us soon?

Friend2: Absolutely. Just study the lives of the saints. So many of them met Krishna directly. They saw Him in a dream or the deity worshiped in the temple started speaking to them. You know of the famous Sakshi-gopala story.

Friend1: Yes. The deity became the witness. It vouched for the word of a brahmana, who was telling the truth in a dispute.

Friend2: These things can happen. Bhagavan is all around. There is no reason to feel helpless and alone. The spiritual master is there to help us recognize the presence of God. From recognition comes connection, and from connection comes the eradication of fear and worry, as the most powerful person is known to be close by, ready to protect.

In Closing:

Appearing in this world and in others far,

As many waves as in ocean there are.

Kalki scheduled the incarnation next,

But not after many years to expect.

So what to do right now,

Who to save us and how?

Actually Bhagavan already around,

Rescue through holy names’ sound.

Bala Vinoda

“Every day in Ayodhya there is a celebration happening, as renewing auspiciousness brings so much happiness. The mother, the father and the people are so happy seeing the childhood play of Shri Rama.” (Dohavali, 118)

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anudita avadha badhāvane nita nava ma:ngala moda |
mudita mātu pitu loga lakhi raghubara bāla binoda ||

We know what misery is like. Pain and heartache. Anxiety from separation. Worry about the future, as there is uncertainty in the most basic things. It is not guaranteed for the sun to shine brightly tomorrow. In some places there is cloud cover for a week straight. How to deal with the depressing atmosphere?

We know that the troubles begin at birth. While everyone is happy to see the new baby, pretty soon the responses change. Instead of smiling and making cute noises, others walk past you without saying a word. People are afraid to speak, lest they anger someone else.

We know that everything ends at death. Despite our greatest hope to the contrary, there is no way to take our life’s work with us. The house, the car, the family relationships - they are not guaranteed to remain through to the next life.

We know from studying different spiritual traditions that there is an end to the suffering. Some call it salvation. Others refer to it as nirvana, or the ultimate end. In Sanskrit there is the term “moksha.” The common English translation is “liberation,” but what exactly does that mean? There is an end to the cycle of birth and death, of further swimming in the ocean of suffering, of spinning on the wheel of rebirth, samsara-chakra.

We don’t know what comes afterwards, though. Let’s say that you are fortunate enough to achieve the end. Moksha, after dharma, artha and kama, becomes a reality. What happens next? Time is known to be infinite in both directions. Therefore something must come after an end; otherwise time as we know it is not valid.

In the above referenced verse from the Dohavali, Goswami Tulsidas gives a glimpse into the life of liberation. Though the circumstances may not be exactly the same for every liberated soul, there is one important factor in common. There is interaction with the personal form of the Divine.

In this case God is playing the role of a small child, living in the house of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. The events occurred on this earth, in the city of the same name, many thousands of years ago, but that is not to say the pastimes aren’t continuing. In some place in the unlimited universe Rama is playing right now. He has descended as the avatara, to protect the pious and annihilate the miscreants.

The bala vinoda, the pleasurable play in the childhood form, brings great delight to the mother, the father, and the people. An interesting thing occurs: a celebration takes place daily. Whatever Rama does is cause for celebration. There isn’t boredom, either. If we celebrate someone’s birthday today, tomorrow another party might not carry the same festive atmosphere. If every day were a celebration, then celebrations would start to lose their meaning.

Not so with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He is to be celebrated every single day, and not out of fear. There is great joy that results, and time does nothing to diminish the effect. Rama is the embodiment of mangala, or auspiciousness, and so the liberated souls take great delight in endlessly celebrating His transcendental glories.

In Closing:

No need of description to be suspicious,

Shri Rama embodiment of auspicious.

In Ayodhya celebrating every day,

For more bliss to find a way.

Especially when the childhood form displaying,

That son the one for whom the saints praying.

Glimpse into life of liberation giving,

That eternally in spiritual bliss living.

The Two Influences Of The Material Energy

“In the government, the criminal department and civil department may appear different in the eyes of the citizens, but in the eyes of the government both departments are one and the same. The criminal department is troublesome for the criminal but not for the obedient citizen. Similarly, this material energy is troublesome for the conditioned soul, but it has nothing to do with the liberated souls who are engaged in the service of the Lord.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 4.24.61 Purport)

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Purusha and prakriti. Spirit and matter. Enjoyer and the enjoyed. A person and the material elements covering them up. The constant factor and the ever-changing one. The living being and the dull and lifeless substance on top.

These are different ways to understand spiritual life, at least in the beginning. Rather than rely on blind faith alone, inheriting traditions from parents, following rules and regulations out of fear, going to a certain place every week just because you are supposed to - use the intellect. Ask questions. The same way there are inquiries made about every other topic, starting from birth, ask about the origin of everything. Ask why life is the way it is and what can be done to change things. What should the goal be?

This distinction between matter and spirit is the foundation of the science of self-realization, which descends from the Vedic tradition. The passing along, flowing from one area down to another, is the proper way to understand, since such knowledge can never be conjured up in the mind. Real jnana, or knowledge, surpasses the limits of time and space, which baffle the mind.

Spirit is that which continues to live. It is the identifying agent. Matter is the opposite. Though the energy is eternal, its manifestation and its position are not. The constant changes we see around us are due to matter. There are two specific influences to this material energy, and on the surface they look contradictory.

1. Troublesome

The comparison made by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is to the government. There are two specific departments which are known to be on opposite ends of the spectrum. The civil department and the criminal department.

The civil department is where you go to get marriage licenses, permits for building, papers for filing for elections, and other such administrative tasks. There is nothing necessarily negative associated with this area of government. Some type of administration is necessary to maintain order in society.

The criminal department is for going after the bad guys. Not everyone is law abiding. Not everyone follows the law. Without some sort of punishment, there would be no meaning to the laws passed by government. Behavior wouldn’t change unless there was some authority on the other side enforcing.

The material energy is like the criminal department to the conditioned living entities. That is to say it is troublesome. From the very beginning, starting at birth, there is one misery after another. Like the fire burning a hand gives a warning to not try contact again in the future, the difficulties in material life are meant to be a wakeup call, to seek something higher, to escape the cycle of birth and death, which seems perpetual.

2. Not an issue

This is for the liberated souls, who are engaged in the service of the Lord. They are like the law-abiding citizens who are not afraid of the criminal department. Such people actually hope the government does its job in punishing the bad guys. They think both the civil department and the criminal department are equally important. There is no reason to fear.

By serving the Almighty in love and devotion, there is no bother from the material energy. The same aspects of life which were previously miserable get viewed as auspicious. In old age I am increasing in knowledge. Disease helps me to slow down and concentrate more on God, who is all-attractive. The renewing of days, indicated by the rising of the sun, allows me to again enter my routine of chanting the holy names: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

Death, tragedy, pain and heartache, separation and the like are not viewed negatively since the spirit soul is known to live on. These external changes are like events from a dream. The experience is real, but the influence is not.

The liberated state is not easy to achieve, but through the descending process passed on to a teacher there can be training. Meeting such a teacher is the height of auspiciousness, a result of pious credits, sukriti. From surrender to a person who is directly linked to the Supreme Lord the outlook can quickly change. That which was previously a cause of trouble no longer is. Soon liberation arrives even before death, without having to wait for ascension to the spiritual world. All the energies of God are appreciated, since they are stimuli for remembrance of Him.

In Closing:

Like criminal department existing,

For those laws of society resisting.

Material nature like this viewed,

But devotees from analysis exclude.

Since all His energies appreciating,

Helping in further meditating.

On Supreme Lord’s lotus feet,

That heaven even now to greet.

Three Things That Aren’t Guaranteed To Win God’s Favor

“The great devotee in the monkey form carried out his duty, giving everything of himself, and the Lord became so grateful that He, the one who gives boons, stood before Hanuman with folded hands asking for a boon.” (Dohavali, 112)

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I believe in God. I am not an atheist. I am not exactly sure how He manifests or what He looks like, but I don’t believe that this life is the only one. Death is not the end, and birth is certainly not the beginning. I have lived before.

In addition to the acknowledgment, I want to please Him. There are different options in this area, and the result may not be as expected.

1. Accumulation of possessions

Just see how many properties I have. I started with nothing. Almost a rags to riches story, I had to work my way up. It wasn’t easy, but I never settled. I made an honest living and decided to invest. One investment turned into two, and soon I was behind an empire. At the time of death this will be my life’s work to show to the Almighty.

2. Consolidation of power

Just see how much is under my control. Not one city. Not one state. An entire nation, and from there I expanded. I am responsible for the protection and wellbeing of millions. It is not an easy responsibility, but someone has to do it. The bad people fear me. Heck, even some of the good people know not to get on my bad side. I am a king-like personality with tremendous influence.

3. Renunciation of the same

I did not want to get entangled by the world, so I gave it up. Why waste my time with so many possessions? Can I live in more than one place at a time? Then what is the use of owning multiple properties? Do I get to take my money with me after death?

I had no interest in power, either. It’s not like one person is better than another. Just because you have some responsibilities doesn’t make you a superior person. In many ways you are more miserable. You can never be happy. You need peace, which I tried to achieve through living very simply.

While each of these options may be appealing, they do not please the Almighty; at least not in isolation. The body will be abandoned at the time of death. A new body will be accepted in the next life, known as birth.

Moreover, these different directions speak nothing of character. A business mogul could be the worst person in the world. A renounced person isn’t necessarily a believer in God. They may be making a show of renunciation only for gathering followers, who then pay for the necessities through donations. Indeed, a quick way to get rich without being tagged as such is to become a bogus guru.

As God is known to give boons, He can make any person extremely wealthy. Goswami Tulsidas gives the example of Shri Hanuman, the famous historical figure whose deeds are described in the Ramayana and other Vedic texts. Hanuman was not even in a human body. He lived renounced in the forest as a monkey, but this wasn’t a conscious choice; it was simply the way of life.

Hanuman pleased God by sacrificing everything, but for the Lord’s interest. Bhagavan roamed the earth as the warrior prince named Rama, and for Hanuman and others there were specific responsibilities to carry out. Hanuman wasn’t a servant for hire. He wasn’t a private investigator paid to bring back intelligence from a foreign land.

He took up the risky work because of love for Rama. The Supreme Lord became so indebted that He asked Hanuman for a boon. The tables turned, showing the power of devotional service. The boon-giver becomes the boon-seeker. This is due entirely to His feeling of gratefulness.

Shri Rama is pleased when work is done for His honor, for making Him happy. Whether that work involves accumulation of possessions, consolidation of power, or renunciation of the same, the key indicator is consciousness. Hanuman is always conscious of Rama, and so Sita and her husband take care of him.

Hanuman shows others how to receive the same benefits. He gives the example of always chanting the holy names, which others can follow also through the maha-mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

In Closing:

Accumulate possessions or fame,

Or renunciation of the same.

In whichever material way set,

Guaranteed not His favor to get.

Since on consciousness depending,

Like with Hanuman to Lanka sending.

Power, but sacrifice underlying,

Only for Rama’s pleasure trying.