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Theliyaleru Rama

Theliyaleru Rama

Ragam: Dhenuka
Talam: Adi
Rendition: Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna

Pallavi:
Theliyaleru Raama Bhakti Margamunu

Anupallavi:
Ilanantata Dirugucunu Kaluvarincheru Gaani

Charanam:
Vegalechi Nita Munigi Bhuti Pusi
Vellanenchi Veliki Slaghaneeyulai
Baaga Paika Maarjana Lolurai
Re Gaani Tyaaga Raaja VinutaMEANING:

MEANING:O Rama, we do not know the path of devotion!
Men in this whole world only roam about, unconsciously, unaware of the path of devotion.

They get up at dawn, and speedily take a holy dip, put on ‘vibhuti’ and count the beads appearing to be spiritual and religious, while the mind devises schemes to make money by hook or crook.

1-By Laksh, Books, Spirituality

Yoga Vasishta

Most of the scriptures are narrated by God to His devotees, but the Yoga Vasishtam was narrated to God Himself. It is the teaching of the sage Vasishta imparted to Lord Rama. The context is pretty interesting too. When Lord Rama is in a mood of renounciation, sage Vasistha comes to his rescue. What follows is a a one of its kind conversation that unravels that mystery behind the creation of the world and the Supreme Conciousness.

Another striking apsect of this great work is its rational approach. And it is summed up in these two lines.

Even a young boy’s words are to be accepted if they are words of wisdom; else, reject it like straw even if uttered by Brahma the creator.

While there are several translations available for this great work, ‘The Supreme Yoga:Yoga Vasishta’ by Swami Vekatesananda makes for a good intro.The verses are arranged in a order of daily thoughts spread across an year.