Shishu Sansaar – Materials for children


Shishu Sansaar
for details, visit https://sushmajee.com/shishusansar/index-shishu.htm
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 Mathematical Games and Riddles for Children | Educational and Fun Activities
Enjoy mathematical games among your friends in parties, at picnics or camping, or just surprise your elders with them. Riddles Riddles are good for young children. They are brain push-ups. They compel children to think in a different way than usual.

Biographies

It is good to know about the lives of great people, great literary people, great scientists who have changed our lives or
the people you should know about them

 

Raamaayan
Raamaayan is the most popular religious book of Hindu religion. Read it as “ Raam Gaan” in poetry form especially written for children. Tulasee Raam Charit Maanas and Vaalmeeki Raamaayan are given else where. You may find out about Hindu Festivals also.
 

Birbal Stories: Witty Tales from Emperor Akbar’s Court
You must have heard the name of Birbal. He was one of the nine Ratn (gems) of Emperor Akbar’s court. He was very witty. Read his wits here.
 

Science
Science is as difficult as interesting. Read here some interesting facts about
Chemistry,  Physics,  Geography,  Eclipses,  Quizzes

 
Numbers
World of numbers is unique in itself. How many things you can assign to number 3 or 7? Gain here some knowledge about numbers.
 

Gapp
Gapp is a Hindi word for a narration which is interesting to hear but far from reality. Many hours can be passed sitting with such people who are good in telling Gapp. Read here some Gapp. You will certainly enjoy them.
 

Thoughts
Without thoughts human life is like an animal life. Here are some thoughts about life. Read them, judge them, adopt them, implement them and continuously try to improve your life with them
 

Stories
Stories are a part of life, a part of our cultural heritage, a part of teaching, a part of learning, a part of developing habits, whether good or bad. Here are some stories for children which are meant to cultivate good habits, good conduct and good nature in them. Parents and elders are requested to encourage children to read them, believe them and follow them.
 

Stories-General
Mythological Stories
Animal Stories
Asur Stories
Children Stories
Gods Stories
Educational Stories
Mahaabhaarat Stories
Folktales in Hindi
Rishi Stories
Historical Stories
Mythological Stories
Humor Stories
 
Religious Stories
 
Sheikh Chillee Stories
 
 
 
Great Indians
Akbar Birbal Stories
Great People
Arabian Nights Stories
Indian Reformers
Sinhaasan Batteesee Stories
 
Vikram Vaitaal Stories
 
Do You Know
Some miscellaneous General Knowledge (GK)English Language
English language is a wonderful language, read some of its wonders here

Interesting
These are some interesting facts to know about many things

Interesting Facts and Quizzes for Children
Here are some quiz for children which will increase their  knowledge

Websites for Children
Here are some websites which might interest to many children, just click on them and enjoy

Websites for Children’s Items

Here are some websites related to children’s items

HANUMAN, Sankat Mochan Hanuman


Hanumaan

Hanumaan Jee is the most worshipped Devtaa in India and his temples are also in largest number. The most interesting thing about his temple is that one does not need to make a big temple for him. If one keeps even his small statue, one foot or above tall, in a small depression in any wall, it becomes his temple. Even his prayer “Hanumaan Chaaleesaa is also the most sung prayer after “Om Jaya Jagadeesh Hare…” Aaratee.

Read all about Hanuman in one place

https://sushmajee.com/hanumaan/index-hanumaan.htm

Click on the link of the topic you feel interested and you get more links to browse more information,For example ,Less Known Information About Hanumaan-https://sushmajee.com/hanumaan/2-less-known-info-1.htm


Some Facts about DASHRATH in Ramayana

Sushma Gupta has given some interesting facts not known commonly by us about Dashrath in Ramayana

https://sushmajee.com/v-raamaayan/general/1-doyouknow-1.htm

Dasharath had a daughter by name Shaantaa before performing Putra Kaameshti Yagya. He gave her to his good friend Raajaa Rompaad. Raajaa Rompaad married her to Rishi Rishya Shring after he had rain in his kingdom by inviting Rishya Shring Rishi to his kingdom.

Thus Rishya Shring was the son-in-law of Dasharath. He performed Putra Kaameshti Yagya for him and then only Dasharath got four sons.

That Dasharath was 60,000 years old when he had his four sons. [1/6/20]

King Dasharath had 350 wives more, other than his three chief wives. [2/17/39]

Vaalmeeki Raamaayan | Names


Sushma Gupta has created a very interesting, useful and comprehensive index of the names which have appeared in Valmeki Ramayana,

https://sushmajee.com/v-raamaayan/names/index-names.htm

see also ;An Index to the Proper Names Occuring in Valmiki’s Ramayana by


S. NANTHA KUMAR
, EDITED BY KANSHI RAM

https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/index-to-proper-names-occuring-in-valmiki-s-ramayana-ide708/

Index-Names in Valmeki Ramayana

Many names have been mentioned in Vaalmeeki Raamaayan. It is difficult for anybody to remember all the names. A list of most names mentioned in Vaalmeeki Raamaayan is given here according to their first appearance in the Raamaayan along with a brief description. In the Names description, some words, normally names, appear as bold. These are those names which are included in this list.For example see one of the entry in the index;

Bharadwaaj Muni
Bharadwaaj Muni was the disciple of Vaalmeeki Jee. Later he used to live in Prayaag (Alaahaabaad). Many Muni used to come to Prayaag for religious baths. Once when they came to take Maagh bath and started going back to their Aashram, Bharadwaaj Muni requested Muni Yaagyavalkya Jee to stay back and tell Raam Kathaa to him. Tulasee Daas Jee’s Raam Charit Maanas begins from this point.
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Greatness of Raam Naam, Importance of Raam Naam


Greatness of Raam Naam

read more on

https://sushmajee.com/v-raamaayan/notes/raam/2-6-raam-naam-1.htm

https://sushmajee.com/v-raamaayan/notes/raam/2-7-raam-naam-2.htm

https://sushmajee.com/v-raamaayan/notes/exile-war/7-raam-naam.htm

Stones Floated on Water
Raam Naam Mahimaa in limitless. When Raam wanted to cross the sea, Nal and Neel wrote the name of Raam on stones and threw them in the sea. They did not sink, they floated. It is said that when Raam saw them throwing the stones in water and seeing them floating, He thought “let me also throw some stones, the bridge will be built soon.” So He also threw one stone in the water, but it did not float, it sank. Raam was surprised to see this. Hanumaan was looking at this, he said – “Stones are floating because your name is written on it and thus they are carrying your power.”

राम नाम की महिमा, राम नाम का महत्व
पानी पर तैरते पत्थर

राम नाम महिमा अपरंपार। जब राम समुद्र पार करना चाहते थे तो नल और नील ने पत्थरों पर राम का नाम लिखकर समुद्र में फेंक दिया। वे डूबे नहीं, तैरते रहे। ऐसा कहा जाता है कि जब राम ने उन्हें पानी में पत्थर फेंकते और तैरते हुए देखा, तो उन्होंने सोचा “मैं भी कुछ पत्थर डालूँगा, पुल जल्द ही बन जाएगा।” इसलिये उसने भी एक पत्थर पानी में फेंका, परन्तु वह तैरा नहीं, डूब गया। यह देखकर राम को आश्चर्य हुआ। हनुमान यह देख रहे थे, उन्होंने कहा – “पत्थर इसलिए तैर रहे हैं क्योंकि उन पर आपका नाम लिखा है और इस प्रकार वे आपकी शक्ति को धारण कर रहे हैं।”

Stories Index 2


Index-Stories-2

Here are too many mythological stories in Hindu scriptures – about Devtaa (GaneshShivHanumaanDevee), Raakshas, Rishi, Vaanar, Rivers etc (see Biographies for them). But there are some which do not come under the above categories. Those kinds of stories are given here, some are famous while others are not. There are many stories which are scattered at other places, see the list of those stories here.

Stories-1 – There are many kinds of stories given here

  
  
Stories-Others
1. Faith
2. A Story About Patanjali
3. Who is Sanyaasee?
4. Three Friends

 
 
1. Danknaath Temple: a story about Krishn
2. Gokarneshwar Temple: a story about Shiv
3. Keesar Guttaa: a story about Raam
4. Story of Raameshwaram
5. Vaidyanaath: a story about Raavan
6. Vaidyanaath: a story about Amrit
7. Mahaabaleshwar: a story about Raavan
8. How Gangaa came in Southern India?
9. How Godaavaree descended?
10. Why Shiv Ling is like Shiv Ling?
11. Story of Vindhyaachal-Agastya Muni
12. Story of Kumbhkarn’s Son Bheem
13. Story of Daaruk Demon
 
  
Stories-Mahaabhaarat
Here are many stories from Mahaabhaarat which are not the part of Mahaabhaarat but appear in Mahaabhaarat  
 

Cycle of life and death; When Lord Hanuman learnt about the cycle of life and death


Parables About Hanumaan

Read more on

https://www.sushmajee.com/hanumaan/parables/5-parables-3.htm,

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/7945143.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst,

Hanumaan Brings  Raam’s Ring

Once it so happened that Raam was sitting on His throne that His ring fell on the floor. He bent down to pick it up but it went to Paataal Lok. Now who could bring it from Paataal Lok? Only Hanumaan had the power to be come so tine that he could go to Paataal Lok and bring it from there. But where was he? So everybody looked for him, and they found him, they told him the matter. Hanumaan was ever fready to serve Raam. So as soon as he heard this he set off to Paataal Lok to bring Raam’s ring.

He assumed the micro form and entered the floor. He arrived in Paataal Lok and started looking for Raam’s ring. In the meantime he saw a person bringing a large plate filled with many rings. He looked at those rings to find his master’s ring, but he was surprised to see that all rings were marked with the name of Raam. He stopped that person and asked  – “How come that all rings belong to Raam?” The person replied – “There have been may Raam and all rings belong to Raam. What do you want?” Hanumaan said – “My master Raam’s ring fell on the floor o Earth and it came here. I have come here to take it.” The person said – “These all belong to Raam, you may recognize your Raam’s ring and take it.”

Hanumaan started looking at them, But whichever ring he looked at, it looked like Raam’s. Hanumaan got worried as which was the real Raam’s ring. After a while, when he could not identify the real ring of Raam, he picked up a ring randomly and soon came to Earth. But when he came up on the Earth, he did not find Raam. He asked about Him where was He? People told him that He had left for His Dhaam. Hanumaan just remained standing there.

Discussion Points

1. Impermanence and Transitions: The story highlights the inevitability of change and transition. Even divine beings like Lord Rama must eventually depart from their earthly avatars. It reminds us that everything in life is transient, and we must embrace and accept the ever-changing nature of existence.

2. Loyalty and Devotion: Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty and devotion to Lord Rama serves as a powerful example. His commitment to protecting Rama even after the completion of his mission showcases the importance of steadfast dedication and the strength that arises from deep devotion.

3. Acceptance of Fate: The encounter with Vasuki and the mound of identical rings symbolize the universal truth that every being must eventually face the end of their journey. It teaches us the significance of accepting our fate and embracing the circle of life and death.

4. The Power of Symbolism: Lord Rama dropping his ring in Naglok serves as a symbolic act, representing his preparation for the transition back to the divine realm. Symbols hold immense meaning and can be used to convey profound messages or intentions.

5: As Hanuman’s gaze fell upon the myriad rings, his consciousness expanded, transcending the limitations of time and space. In that profound moment, he grasped the profound truth that countless cycles, spanning millenniums and eons, had witnessed similar events unfold. He realized that there existed not merely one Rama and one Hanuman, but an eternal repetition of the epic saga known as the Ramayana, scripted by the divine will of Vishnu himself.

Delving deeper into the realm of wisdom, we can encounter the teachings of Yoga Vashishta, where the sage elaborated the awe-inspiring revelation of infinite universes coexisting in perfect synchronicity. The enormity of this revelation could be overwhelming, yet it also holds the key to liberation. For within the tapestry of infinite universes and timelines lay the tantalizing prospect that we, too, have traversed this journey of life multiple times and may embark upon countless more iterations.

In each life, we have assumed different roles, acquiring knowledge, evolving through experiences, pursuing various professions, nurturing families, and tasting the bitter and sweet flavors of existence. And yet, we find ourselves inexorably drawn back into the repetitive cycle, perpetually traversing the familiar path of birth, growth, action, and eventual demise.

Contemplating the ceaseless repetition of this cycle becomes a gateway to profound introspection, inviting us to inquire, “Who are we, truly?” It is in questioning the very essence of this perpetual dance between life and death, and recognizing the futility of our attachments to transient matters, that we embark upon the sacred journey of Atma Chintan.

Through this story, we are beckoned to explore the expansive vistas of eternity, where the Ramayana echoes through countless universes, and the enigmatic interplay of birth and rebirth urges us to seek the essence of our being. Through the lens of infinite possibilities, we confront the profound enigma of existence, unraveling the illusions that entwine us and discovering the profound wisdom that lies in embracing the eternal dance of life and death.

Hindu Religious Literature: VED


VED: https://sushmajee.com/ved/index-ved.htm

Our Ved are the basis of our all Dharm and needs and guide us in all walks of life. Ved are very large and huge, so everything cannot be given her, but still some things about them are listed here. Hope these will give you at least some idea about Ved. Each Vaidik verse has three types of meanings : Adhi-bhautik, Adhi-Daivik and Adhyaatmik. The latter meaning is hinted at in some Upanishad, but neglected by commentators. But there is a fourth dimension, which is the real meaning : Pratyog of a Vaidik verse in the form of Mantra. This dimension is beyond discussion. Some Siddhi can be attained with reverse chanting of a Mantra in some specified order. For instance, there are seven types of reverse chanting of Gayatri (esp Savitri) Mantra leading to Siddhi of seven Divyaastra (Divine weapons).

Although traditionally Ved are four – Rig Ved, Yajur Ved, Atharv Ved and Saam Ved, but Mahaabhaarat is considered the 5th Ved (MBH, 1.57.74). Perhaps it is the first interpretation of the Rig Ved through narratives and discourses. Thus Rig Ved should be understood in the light of Mahaabhaarat.

Notes on Vedas by Ashok Joshi are very interesting, must see the link;https://sushmajee.com/ms-ppp/text/ved-notes.pdf

Hindu Religious Literature


A very rich, interesting and useful website to search for Vedic ,Hindu Religious Literature on various aspects; following topics are covered ib this section;https://sushmajee.com/



VedPuraan –   with Index to
https://sushmajee.com/ved/index-ved.htm
Puraan
https://sushmajee.com/hindupuraan/index-puraan.htm
    Agni Puraan,
    Bhaagvat Puraan,   
    Bhavishya Puraan,  
    Naarad Puraan,  
    Padm Puraan,  
    Vishnu Puraan,
Upanishad –  
https://sushmajee.com/upanishad/index-upanishad.htm
    Brihadaaranyak Upanishad
    Chhaandogya Upanishad
    Eesh Upanishad
    Kath Upanishad
    Ken Upanishad
    Maandookya Upanishad
    Mundak Upanishad
    Stories of Upanishad
   Teachings of Upanishad
Tulasee’s Raam Charit MaanasVaalmeeki
https://sushmajee.com/raamaayan/index-raamaayan.htm
RaamaayanOther Raamaayan
Vyaas’ Mahaabhaarat – with Index to
https://sushmajee.com/mahaabhaarat/index-mbh.htm
MBHGeetaa 
https://sushmajee.com/mahaabhaarat/geetaa/1-index-geetaa.htm
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Devee,    Ganesh Jee –  Stories  Hanumaan – Sundar Kaand sung by Sushma GuptaKrishn – All about KrishnShani Dev – with Index to ShaniShiv Jee – Stories,  Jyotirling,  Temples, 

other materials;


Vrat and Festivals –  Here you will find lots of information about Fasts, Snaan, FestivalsTemples etc.
Panchaang Sites –

Hindu Panchaang – North Indian,        Panchaang in Hindi,      My Panchaang,

Drik Panchaang,      Pro-Kerala Panchaang,       Vaakya Panchaangam from Srirangam,
Biographies
 – 
Short and detailed description of many personalities appeared in Raamaayan, Bhaagvat, and Mahaabhaarat – Devtaa, People, Asur, Rishi, and Others.  See also 
Names – A brief description of more than 1,500 names from general Hindu religious literature
Sketches – This section gives many biographies related to modern historical India
Sketches of Saints – Biographies of some popular Sant (saints)
Preachers’ Diary – Here is some material found in a preacher’s diary. That preacher was using it for his discourses. It is presented here for your good.
Stories – Many uncommon stories from   General,   Inspirational,   Mahaabhaarat,  Puraan,  Upanishad,  Ved are given here. Some Topics  are also discussed in the light of our scriptures. You will enjoy them.
Spiritual Topics – Some spiritual topics are discussed here. It contains a section on quotes under the title Subhaashit where many ethical quotes are given.
Religious Dictionary
As its name depicts, it contains many Hindi and Sanskrit words and information used in Hindu religious sources –
Avataar (Incarnation) – Stories of all incarnations of Vishnu etc
Dictionary of Words – Meanings and explanations of religious and some non-religious terms
Genealogies – We have two main genealogies – Solar Dynasty (Soorya Vansh) and Lunar Dynasty (Chandra Vansh). Here are the lists of the kings in both the dynasties according to various sources.
History of India – Here is a brief history of India to understand the religious literature better
Literature – This section gives a brief description of Hindi, Sanskrit, English and foreign literature, and authors.
Locations – Names of places, rivers, mountains etc to understand Hindu religious literature better. It is not limited to the words used in my own site but may be used to understand this literature from other sources also.
Names – A brief description of more than 1,500 names from general Hindu religious literature
Sketches – This section gives many biographies related to modern historical India
Sketches of Saints – Biographies of some popular Sant (saints)
Information – This section has collected many related facts together under very funny headings – a quiz section, but answers are not expected from the readers, they are given then and there, so read them increase your knowledge, and enjoy. There are lots of other general miscellaneous information also – about Curses, Boons, Mahaabhaarat, Raamaayan. You will not regret it.
Religious
Religious SerialsReligious Sites and TV Serials and Tidbits are its main attraction.
Special Presentations – Here are some special presentations, you may love them to see, some are general, while some are religious.
Special Stories – These are some special stories scattered here and there –
Akbar,  Aurobindo Ghosh,  Buddha,  Patanjali,  Rabindra Naath Tagore,  Socrates,  Tukaaraam,  Tulasee Daas

Maharishi JAABAALI


रामायण / त्रेता युग में ऋषयों , महरिश्यों , राजऋषि, ब्रह्मऋषि आदि का बहुत योगदान दिखाई पड़ता है ! देवऋषि  नारद , कम दिखाई पड़ते है परन्तु राजऋषि, जनक जी की बहुत बड़ी भूमिका है! ब्रह्मऋषि , वशिष्ट , विश्वामित्र , महर्षि गौतम, यागियबल , जाबाली , शृंग , आदि, बहुत सारे  ऋषियों का योग दान देखने को मिलता है! बहुत सारे  ऋषियों के विषय में हमने सुना है, उनके विषय में जानते हैं परन्तु,  जाबालि जी के विषय में कुत्छ कम ही लोग जानते हैं ! महर्षि जाबालि, राम के  समय में कुत्छ अपनी अलग ही भूमिका में दीख पड़ते हैं , अतः  यहाँ कुत्छ उनके विषय में जानकारी एकत्रित की है !

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जाबालि ऋषि…

 
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 वह दासी पुत्र था । नाम उसका था सत्यकाम । उसे विद्या अध्ययन करने की उत्कट इच्छा थी । एक दिन वह बालक गौतम ऋषि के आश्रम पहुँचा । गौतम ऋषि ने उसके पिता का नाम और गोत्र पूछा था । बालक को पिता का नाम मालूम नहीं था । उसकी माँ बहुत घरों में काम करती थी । उस दौर में वह कई पुरुषों के सम्पर्क में रही । इनमें से कौन सत्यकाम का बाप था , उसकी माँ को पता नहीं था । हाँ , माँ का नाम जबाला था । उसने गौतम ऋषि को माँ का नाम बता दिया । गौतम ऋषि उसकी इस साफगोई से काफी प्रसन्न हुए थे । उन्होंने कहा था कि सत्य बोलने वाला हमेशा ब्राह्मण होता है। आज से तुम ब्राह्मण हुए । 

सत्यकाम को उसकी माँ के नाम से जाना जाने लगा। लोग उसे सत्यकाम जबाला कहने लगे । उसे गौतम ऋषि ने कुछ गायें देकर कहा था – इन्हें वन में चराने ले जाओ । जब ये एक सहस्त्र हो जाएँ तब लेके आना । सत्यकाम जबाला वन गमन कर गया । वह गायों की खूब सेवा करने लगा । गायों की संख्या बढ़ती गयी । जब उनकी संख्या एक सहस्त्र हो गयी तब सत्यकाम लौटा । गौतम ऋषि बहुत प्रसन्न हुए । उन्होंने सत्यकाम को विद्या दान देना स्वीकार कर लिया । सत्यकाम विद्या के सभी विधाओं में पारंगत हुआ । उसे जाबालि ऋषि कहा जाने लगा ।

जाबालि ऋषि की विद्वता की कीर्ति चारों तरफ फैल गयी । उनसे प्रभावित हो राजा दशरथ ने उन्हें अपनी सभा में रखा था । जब राम वन गये । भरत उन्हें मनाने पहुँचे । साथ में जबालि ऋषि भी थे । वे चर्वाक दर्शन को मानते थे । उन्होंने राम को समझाया – राम आपके विना अयोध्या नगरी एक चोटी की नायिका बनकर रह गयी है । आप जब तक आओगे नहीं तब तक उस नायिका की दो चोटी नहीं बन सकती । ज्ञातव्य है कि शास्त्रों में दो चोटी बनाने वाली स्त्री को सुंदर कहा जाता है ।

जाबालि ने राम से कहा था – आपके पिता ने जो वचन दिया उसे भूल जाओ और अयोध्या लौट चलो। यहां कोई किसी का न बाप न किसी का बेटा है । राजा दशरथ के दिए गये वचन उनके साथ हीं चले गये । वे आपके पिता एक प्राकृतिक नियम के अंतर्गत बने थे । आप भी उसी नियम के अंतर्गत पिता बनोगे । इसमें किसी का कोई एहसान नहीं है । यह दुनिया एक सराय है । लोग आते हैं चले जाते हैं। आप इस सराय में रहते हुए सारे सुखों का उपभोग करो । वन में रहना आप जैसे राजा को शोभा नहीं देता ।

जाबालि ऋषि की इस तरह की नास्तिकता भरी बातों को सुनकर राम कुपित हो गये । उन्होंने कहा – मुझे दुःख है कि मेरे पिता ने आप जैसे नास्तिक को अपनी सभा में रखा था । राजा जैसा आचरण करता है वैसा हीं आचरण प्रजा भी करती है । आज मैं अपने पिता का दिया गया बचन नहीं निभाऊंगा तो प्रजा क्या सोचेगी ? मैं कौन सा आदर्श प्रजा के सामने प्रस्तुत करुंगा ? कौन सा मुंह लेकर अयोध्या जाऊँगा ?

राम की डांट से क्षुब्ध हो जाबालि ऋषि वापस अयोध्या नहीं गये । वे वहीं रहकर किसी कंदरा में ध्यान करने लगे । भरत राम का खड़ाऊं लेकर अयोध्या लौट गये थे ।

जाबालि ऋषि के नाम पर आज जबलपुर शहर बसा हुआ है । बाद में राम पुनः जाबालि ऋषि से मिले थे। उन्होंने उनसे नास्तिकता छोड़ने का आग्रह किया था। उन्हें रेत के शिवलिंग प्रतिष्ठित करने की प्रक्रिया में शामिल किया था , लेकिन जीवन पर्यंत जाबालि ऋषि चर्वाक दर्शन को मानते रहे थे । उनका कहना था – 

 अष्टकापितृदेवत्यमित्ययं प्रसृतो जनः।

अन्नस्योपद्रवं पश्य मृतो हि किमशिष्यति ।।14।।

(बाल्मीकिविरचित रामायण, अयोध्याकाण्ड, सर्ग 108)

अष्टकादि श्राद्ध पितर-देवों के प्रति समर्पित हैं, यह धारणा व्यक्ति के मन में व्याप्त रहती है, इस विचार के साथ कि यहां समर्पित भोग उन्हें उस लोक में मिलेंगे । यह तो सरासर अन्न की बरबादी है । भला देखो यहां किसी का भोगा अन्नादि उनको कैसे मिल सकता है वे पूछते हैं, और आगे तर्क देते हैं:

यदि भुक्तमिहान्येन देहमन्यस्य गच्छति ।

दद्यात् प्रवसतां श्राद्धं तत्पथ्यमशनं भवेत् ।।15।।

(पूर्वोक्त संदर्भ स्थल)

वास्तव में यदि यहां भक्षित अन्न अन्यत्र किसी दूसरे के देह को मिल सकता तो अवश्य ही परदेस में प्रवास में गये व्यक्ति की वहां भोजन की व्यवस्था आसान हो जाती – यहां अन्न कोई और भक्षण करता , सुख परदेश में बैठे अन्य व्यक्ति को मिलता ।

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सत्यकाम वन में जीवन : 

सत्यकाम वन में अनेक वर्ष रहा । वह गायों की मन से सेवा करता । एक दिन उसके समक्ष उसके झुण्ड का एक बैल आया । उसके शरीर में वायुदेव (हवा) ने प्रवेश किया, जिससे वह पूंछ उठाकर सींग से भूमि खोदते हुए उछल-कूद करने लगा ।

वह बैल मनुष्यवाणी में बोला, `सत्यकाम !’

सत्यकाम ने यह चमत्कार देखकर विनयपूर्वक कहा, `कहिए भगवन् !’

बैल बोला, `हमारी संख्या अब सहस्र हो गई है; अब हमें आचार्यजी के पास ले जाओ । उससे पूर्व मैं तुम्हें थोडा ज्ञान देता हूं । तुम्हारी सेवा से मैं सन्तुष्ट हुआ ।’

बैल के रूप में प्रत्यक्ष वायुदेव ही बोल रहे थे । उन्होंने सत्यकाम को ईश्वरीय ज्ञान के एक चौथा भाग का उपदेश किया । वे बोले, `सत्यकाम, प्रकाशमान ये चारों दिशाएं ईश्वर की ही अंश हैं । अब तुम्हें आगे का ज्ञान अगि्नदेवता देंगे ।’ वायु सर्व दिशाओं में घूमती है इसलिए, उसे यह ज्ञान है ।

वायुदेवता की आज्ञानुसार अगले दिन सत्यकाम गायें लेकर आश्रम की ओर निकला । मार्ग में सायंकाल हुई तब उसने गायों को बांधा, अगि्न प्रज्वलित की एवं उसमें समिधा डालने लगा । अगि्न प्रसन्न हुई एवं बोली, `सत्यकाम, मैं तुम्हें ईश्वरीय ज्ञान का चौथा भाग बताती हूं ।’

सत्यकाम ने नम्रतासे कहा, `कहिए भगवन्’

अगि्नने कहा, `समुद्र, पृथ्वी, वायु और आकाश ईश्वर के अंश हैं । हन्स तुम्हें और/अधिक ज्ञान देगा ।’ ‘अगि्न’, समुद्र एवं पृथ्वीपर घूमती है । आकाश में भी सूर्य के रूप में रहती है; इसलिए उसे यह ज्ञान ज्ञात था ।

अगले दिन सायंकाल सत्यकाम ने गायों को बांधा, अगि्न प्रज्वलित की एवं उसमें समिधा डालने लगा । इतने में वहां एक हन्स उडता हुआ आया एवं बोला, `सत्यकाम, मैं तुम्हें ईश्वरीय ज्ञान का चौथा भाग बताता हूं ।’ सत्यकाम बोला, `कहिए भगवन् !’

उसने कहा, `अगि्न, सूर्य, चन्द्र एवं बिजली ये सब ईश्वर के अंश हैं । बाकी ज्ञान तुम्हें पनडुब्बा पक्षी बताएगा ।’ हंस के रूप में तो प्रत्यक्ष सूर्य ही बोल रहे थे । सूर्य तो जैसे आकाश में उडनेवाला एक सोने का हंस ही है ।

दूसरे दिन सायंकाल के समय सत्यकाम ने गायों को बांधा, अगि्न प्रज्वलित की एवं वह उसमें समिधा डालने लगा । इतने में वहां एक पनडुब्बा पक्षी उडते हुए आया एवं बोला, `सत्यकाम, मैं तुम्हें ईश्वरीय ज्ञान का चौथा भाग बताता हूं ।’ प्राणदेवता ने ही इस पक्षी का रूप लिया था । सत्यकाम बोला, `आगे कहिए भगवन् !’

पनडुब्बा पक्षी बोला, `प्राण, आंखें, कान एवं मन ईश्वर के ही अंश हैं । प्रत्येक प्राणी में ईश्वर का अंश होता है ।

इस प्रकार, सत्यकाम पूर्ण ज्ञानी होकर आश्रम पहुंचा । उसे दूर से देखकर ही गौतम ऋषि सबकुछ समझ गए ।

गौतम ऋषि बोले, `सत्यकाम ! ईश्वर का ज्ञान प्राप्त कर तुम तेजस्वी दिखाई दे रहे हो । तुम्हें यह ज्ञान किसने दिया ?’ सत्यकाम के मुखपर ज्ञान का अपूर्व तेज झलक रहा था ।

सत्यकाम विनयपूर्वक बोला, `मनुष्य की अपेक्षा अन्य प्राणियोंने ही मुझे ज्ञान दिया । परन्तु भगवन्, आपके मुख से वह ज्ञान पुनः सुनने की मेरी इच्छा है । मैंने सूना है कि गुरुमुख के अतिरिक्त अन्य स्थान से प्राप्त सर्व विद्या व्यर्थ है ।’

सत्यकाम को, सर्व चराचर सृष्टि में भरे ईश्वर का ज्ञान गौतम ऋषि ने अपनी रसयुक्त वाणी में पुनः समझाया । अन्य सर्व शिष्योंने लज्जा से शीश झुका दिए । इतने वर्ष वेद रटकर भी उन्हें इतना ज्ञान नहीं हुआ था । आगे चलकर यही सत्यकाम बहुत प्रसिद्ध ऋषि हुए एवं उनसे शिक्षा ग्रहणकर कई शिष्य ज्ञानी बने ।

(छांदोग्यउपनिषदकी सुप्रसिध्द कथापर आधारित)


Ram and Jaabaali,s conversation:

“Rama, you are too much of a simpleton. Let not your understanding get deluded like an ordinary man’s. A man takes birth alone and alone he perishes. Therefore, he who wallows in affection for parents is insane. Discarding the kingdom at your father’s request and taking shelter in inaccessible and dangerous forests is not your duty. Return to prosperous Ayodhya this instant. That city, like an abandoned wife in a single-braid, awaits you. There pass the days enjoying the kingdom and live in supreme happiness like Indra in the world of the gods. Dasharath is no one to you. He is a distinct being and so are you. Child, you are being ruined because of your own flawed intelligence. I am extremely worried about those who, discarding concrete goals, live only for religion. For, after suffering various tortures in this world they are utterly destroyed. People perform funeral obsequies offering food to departed ancestors. Now, this is unnecessary waste of food; for who has ever heard that dead persons can eat? Those scriptures that contain prescriptions for worshipping gods, sacrifices, donations, ascesis and other rituals, have been prepared by wise men only to keep people subjugated. Therefore, Rama, comprehend that there is nothing whatsoever as dharma for the after-life. Act on what is before you and engage yourself for what is to come. Bharat is requesting you. Following the unanimous advice, accept the responsibility of the kingdom.———————————————-
Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda, Englished from Hemchandra Bhattacharya Bengali translation used in the original.—————————————-
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In another discussion in the gathering of saints:

Daksha Prajapati said, “O Jabaley, speak truthfully whether you are an atheist or not. What is the path you follow and what is your scripture?”

Jabali said, “O wise assembly, whether I am a believer or a non-believer I myself do not know. I let the gods be and do not bother them with my petty wants and complaints. Whatever slight intelligence the creator has given me, on the strength of that I carry on somehow. My path lies anywhere and everywhere; my doctrine is expediency, changing with change, human.”

Daksha said, “I can’t make head or tail of your words.”

Jabali said, “O goat-headed Daksha19, do not try in vain to understand. I’m off now. Brahmins, may victory be yours!”

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Jabali seems to believe in the philosophy of materialism and hedonism, popularly known as charvak, which rejects the notion of God or soul and mocks at the idea of any grand plan or purpose of life, rituals or reflections, contrary to the belief of Ram in values, morals and social rules and that life was not just about pleasure or hoardings, but about finding a meaning and purpose of it.


CHARVAKA Philosophy: Lokayata/Carvaka—Indian Materialism. In its most generic sense, “Indian Materialism” refers to the school of thought within Indian philosophy that rejects supernaturalism. It is regarded as the most radical of the Indian philosophical systems.

Among the four supreme ends of human life– Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksa–the Carvaka recognizes Kama and Artha

Billington 1997, p. 43 states that a philosopher named Charvaka lived in or about the 6th century BCE, who developed the premises of this Indian philosophy in the form of Brhaspati Sutra. These sutras predate 150 BC, because they are mentioned in the Mahābhāṣya (7.3.45).


a nice blog by Raman50 https://ramanan50.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/atheism-in-ramayana-rama-jabali-discussion/

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