{"id":38466,"date":"2024-06-05T17:40:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T12:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2024\/06\/05\/morari-bapu-brings-together-maharishi-valmikis-ramayana-and-goswami-tulsidas-ram-charit-manas\/"},"modified":"2024-06-05T17:40:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T12:10:47","slug":"morari-bapu-brings-together-maharishi-valmikis-ramayana-and-goswami-tulsidas-ram-charit-manas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2024\/06\/05\/morari-bapu-brings-together-maharishi-valmikis-ramayana-and-goswami-tulsidas-ram-charit-manas\/","title":{"rendered":"Morari Bapu brings together Maharishi Valmiki\u2019s Ramayana and Goswami Tulsidas\u2019 Ram Charit Manas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Valmiki Nagar (Bihar) [India], June 5:<\/strong> Valmiki Nagar, Bihar, June 1, 2024 \u2013 Renowned spiritual guru Morari Bapu, known for his profound interpretations of the Ram Charit Manas, has emphasized the importance of building bridges, or \u201csetus,\u201d in a world increasingly marked by conflict. Drawing parallels from the Ramayana, Bapu illustrated how Lord Ram served as a bridge between various kings, sages, and even castes. Similarly, Bapu\u2019s Vyas Peeth aims to bridge the Valmiki Ramayana and Goswami Tulsidas\u2019 Ram Charit Manas.<\/p>\n

In his ongoing discourse in Valmiki Nagar, Morari Bapu explained, \u201cJust as Lord Ram was a setu between King Dasrath and King Janak, and between the sages Vishwamitra and Vashishtha, my efforts are to create a setu between the different narratives of the Ramayanas.\u201d Bapu\u2019s choice to speak on Maharishi Valmiki\u2019s Ramayana during his 937th Katha is an attempt towards the same.<\/p>\n

Addressing the differences between the two Ramayanas, Bapu stated, \u201cThere are several differences in narratives, but there are \u2018Sat Koti Ramayana\u2019\u2014innumerable Ramayanas in different epochs, hence different narratives are natural.\u201d He cited examples such as Valmiki\u2019s portrayal of Ravan as a protector of Vedic dharma, in contrast to Tulsi Ramayana\u2019s depiction of Ravan as a tormentor who was formerly king Pratapbhanu in his previous birth. \u201cThis can happen as different epochs can have different personalities in the same role,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

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Morari Bapu also touched on the essence of Sanatana Dharma, describing it as \u201cNirantar Nutanta\u201d\u2014an ever-new freshness. He reiterated his belief that Maharishi Valmiki was reborn as Goswami Tulsidas, who wrote the Ram Charit Manas to reflect the cultural needs of his time.<\/p>\n

The Katha event, aptly named \u201cManas Ramayan,\u201d is being held from June 1 to June 9, 2024, in the scenic Valmiki Nagar near the famous Valmiki Tiger Reserve, which spans the border between India and Nepal. This location holds significant historical and spiritual relevance, being close to the Valmiki Ashram where Sita gave birth to her twin sons, Kush and Luv, and where she concluded her earthly leela.<\/p>\n

The event features free vegetarian meals for all attendees, regardless of their participation in the Katha. It is hosted by Paren and Mayuri Shah of Baroda. The central verses chosen by Bapu for this Katha are:<\/p>\n

n\u0101n\u0101 bh\u0101\u0310ti r\u0101ma avat\u0101r\u0101 | r\u0101m\u0101yana sata ko\u1e6di ap\u0101r\u0101 || (Various are the manifestations of Ram; the Ramayanas are innumerable.) \u2014Balkand, Doha 33<\/p>\n

ba\u1e41dau\u0310 muni pada ka\u1e41ju r\u0101m\u0101yana jehi\u0310 niramayau | sakhara sukomala ma\u1e41ju do\u1e63a rahita d\u016b\u1e63ana sahita || (I bow to the lotus feet of the sage who composed the Ramayana, devoid of flaws and featuring the story of Dushan.) \u2014Soratha, Balkand, Doha 14<\/p>\n

Valmiki Nagar is a renowned tourist spot featuring a dam on the Gandak River, crucial for irrigation and hydro-electricity generation. Visitors can explore the natural beauty and serene surroundings of the Himalayan foothills, including the historic Valmiki Ashram, where Maharshi Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, is said to have spent several years. The ashram is also marked by two temples dedicated to the sage and Sita, along with places signifying where Sita gave birth to Kush and Luv and where she entered the earth.<\/p>\n

The Valmiki Nagar National Park and Tiger Reserve, spread across 544 square kilometers, is home to myriad wild animals and birds, with the magnificent Himalayas providing a backdrop for this calm wild land.<\/p>\n

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