The Glory of Singing Rama's Virtues
At the close of the Sundarkand, the glory of remembering and singing Rama's virtues is celebrated. This sacred recitation fills the devotee's heart with courage, faith, and blessedness.
Sundar Kand · Episode 20 / 20
Episode Text
निज भवन गवनेउ सिंधु श्रीरघुपतिहि यह मत भायऊ। यह चरित कलि मलहर जथामति दास तुलसी गायऊ॥ सुख भवन संसय समन दवन बिषाद रघुपति गुन गना। तजि सकल आस भरोस गावहि सुनहि संतत सठ मना॥
Transliteration (IAST)
nija bhavana gavaneu siṃdhu śrīraghupatihi yaha mata bhāyau। yaha carita kali malahara jathāmati dāsa tulasī gāyau॥ sukha bhavana saṃsaya samana davana biṣāda raghupati guna ganā। taji sakala āsa bharosa gāvahi sunahi santata saṭha manā॥
Meaning:
The ocean returned to its home, and this advice pleased Sri Raghupati. This account destroys the impurities of Kali Yuga; servant Tulsidas has sung it according to his understanding. The Lord’s virtues are the abode of happiness, the dispeller of doubt, and the destroyer of sorrow. Abandon all hope and reliance, and, O foolish mind, keep singing and listening without cease.
सकल सुमंगल दायक रघुनायक गुन गान। सादर सुनहिं ते तरहिं भव सिंधु बिना जलजान॥ ६० ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
sakala sumaṃgala dāyaka raghunāyaka guna gāna। sādara sunahiṃ te tarahiṃ bhava siṃdhu binā jalajāna॥ 60 ॥
Meaning:
The singing of the virtues of Sri Raghunatha, Lord of the Raghu line, grants all auspiciousness. Those who listen to it reverently cross the ocean of worldly existence without needing any boat.