Mangalmandir MARUTI EDITION – 1ST PART – 2ND YEAR – MARCH 1954 – MAAGH 2010
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Mangalmandir MARUTI EDITION – 1ST PART – 2ND YEAR – MARCH 1954 – MAAGH 2010 EDITOR : PANDIT MANGALJI UDDHAVJI SHASHTRI – SAD- VIDYA- ALANKAR Overseeing Committee: 1) Shri Dwaarkaa Shaardaa Pith Adhishwar Shri 108 Shri Abhinav Sachchidaanand- Tirth Swaamiji Mahaaraaj 2) Shri-mad Goswaami Shri 108 Shri Murlidharji Mahaaraaj 3) Shri Girijesh Kumaarji Sharmaa – Editor “Girish”, “Lok Sevak” 4) Shri Ushaakaant J Pandyaa – Editor – “Ravivaar”, “Kismat” 5) Shri Hirji Ghelaabhaai Bhagatji 6) Shri Himatlaal Gordhandaas Shaah 7) Shri Jamnaadaas P. Chattvaani 8) Shri Manilaal Chhaganlaal Shaah Publisher : Pandit Mangalji Uddhavji Shaashtri – GheeKaantaa Road, Naani Hamaam, Ahmedaabaad Printer: Shaah. Manilaal Chhaganlaal – The Navprabhaat Printing Press, GheeKantaa Road, Ahmedabad Mangal Murti Maaruti (Raag Gauri) Mangalmurati Maaruti Nandan, Sakal amangal mul nikandan, Pavan tanaya santan hitkaari Hridaya biraajat Avadha-vihaari ; Maatu pitaa guru Ganapati Shaarad, Shivaa samet Charan vinda vinavoum sab kaahu, Dehu Raampad neh nivaahu, Vandoum RaamLakhan Vaidehi Je Tulsi ke param sanehi - By Goswaami Tulsidaasji Why Maaruti Edition ? It is Lord’s utmost grace that he has arranged by the hands of this child of small intellect to vend recitation of virtues / merits of Mahaavir Maarutiji. 1 | P a g e Nine editions of the first year had already been published and no decision had been taken on the special edition of “MangalMandir” : by accident two events took place which immediately prompted publication of Maruti edition. Normally for the last 15 to 20 years reading and writing tasks have been ongoing till 12 to 1 o’clock in the nights. But one night I was reading 31st chapter of “Bhagvati Kathaa” published through compilation / editorship of Shri Prabhudatta Bhramchaariji : I read the new event of “Hanumaanji’s cliking of fingers” and went to bed to sleep. And that same night as if Hanumaanji cliking his fingers gave instruction to publish Mangal Mandir’s Maruti Edition; and to do it with haste. Even so, I did not pay too much attention. Thereafter I had different opinions of a few eminent scholar friends, and per chance on the fifth day received letters of some well- wishing friends of Mangal Mandir – with requests to publish “Maaruti Edition”. I looked at the dates of these letters which coincided with the night of Hanumaanji’s instruction to me. And thenceforth leaving aside other special editions, decision was reached to publish Maaruti edition.. Getting necessary publishing material for the Maaruti edition presented difficult ! A great part of Mahaavir Hanumaanji’s life is portrayed in Vaalmiki Raamayan and GoswaamiShri Tulsidaasji’s Ramcharit Manas. Most people also know just those events.So most of the publication material received from saints, great people and writers was similar in content – to the extent that without heavy editing the articles would just duplicate in the special edition. Which left a small portion for publication and dilemma if material cannot be obtained – what action to take ! You have all seen the times of rationing (referring to the second world war when shortage of food and other necessities prevailed), what happens when family’s cooking has been matched to availability and if suddenly a few guests arrive ? Just so, I was placed in same circumstances. Even in this situation the great intellectual Marutidev found me a way ! In enough proportion but good literature got collected, and the sweet offering that got prepared is in your sight Maruti and social environment At the most appropriate opportunity, inspiration was received for this Maruti edition, and that is God’s grace. Today most countries are engaged in increasing their power, some by weapons while some by engaing in aiding other countries and increasing their influence. In these circumstances, none is prepared to be a “Mahaavir” ! No one has the inspiration to simply perform service to all people ! Bhaarat (India) is still not this league. Because it is the territory of Mahaavir. It’s past tendencies of previous ages prevents it from acquiring such ego: 2 | P a g e But this has presented another difficulty, and that is foreign blind copying and implementation of fascinating materials acquisition which is increasing pace at double nay multifold. Agricultural implements, and home industries have also seen use of foreign machine equipment : as such the Bhaartiya (Indian) Laxmi (wealth) in the form of Sitaa is lost overseas. And this is a subject of great worry. It may not be obvious right now, but to retrieve that Bhaarat’s lost wealth, we will not be able to do without walking on the path of the life of Mahaavir Hanumaanji. Fabulous empire of golden city is Mahaavir Maruti’s blossom. It has been created only to turn to ashes. That is why Bhaarat has to make least use of it, it is sufficient to indicate here just this at this juncture. This is just the ststus of the political environment. Leaving aside this subject, today’s students who are tomorrow’s citizens have forgotten lessons of the life of Hanumaanji. In the impenetrable body (Vajra-ang) of Mahaavir are strength, intellect and proficiency (skilfulness in carrying out any task) attributable to his celibacy. Songs of the cinema films, reading of its subjects is creating unexplainable transformation in their mindset. Instead of becoming impenetrable body, strong and intellectual, they are prone to being tender, devoid of strength and insignificant.. Today’s youth is distancing from HIM immeasurably: devoid of physical exercise and celibacy, what type of citizens will they be? The very thought gives shudder. Maaruti and sphere of devotion: Thinking in the in the sphere of devotion, Hanumaanji is a utmost example of devotion. Would it be possible to find a similar devotee as HIM who fulfilled his wishes in the wishes of Sri Raam as also his life’s happiness at the lotus feet of Sri Raam ? For these reasons, in various Raamaayans, Puraans and Upnishads, their praises sung to Sri Hanumaanji. What is the reason for this? It is because of his firm faith, sense control, service and constant devotion to the lotus feet of Sri Raghunaath; therefore despite being a monkey, he became more worshipful than humans and Deities, whenceforth also why Raam resides in his heart. Not just of history but of the Ages (Yug), Mahaabali Hanumaanji even today is young and eternal. At this juncture we will not discuss about Hanumaanji’s life, because this edition IS filled with over 300 pages of the same. His loving readers will certainly read about his innumerable events in this edition. Hope all will take advantage of this. Was Hanumaanji a monkey ? This has become a subject of debate as to what really was Hanumaanji? This debate is not misplaced in terms of devotion, nevertheless some people describe him as “from the jungle tribe of the time” and try to reinforce it; whereas some qualify him as “human but able to perform super human tasks”. 3 | P a g e But as we have no apparatus to visualise Hanumaanji, what is the use of furthering debate / argument ? In the Raamaayan, he has been adverbed as Vanar kapi, Kapi-dhar, Kapi- sreshth. Nevertheless, there are not separate views about his heroism. Also thee is no doubt about his amazing strength Then consider even if Hanumaanji was a monkey, does it present a hurdle? I believe in the heart of the devotee, there will be no difference towards respect for him. Did not Sri Vishnu bhagwaan take the forms of Hayagriv, Matsya, Kachchhap, Vaaraaha, and Narsimha and carry out great tasks. The Lord can take or be seen in any form, but still is the Lord! When his Lordship is worshipful, then why this argument on his race. This is the view of my ignorant heart. For a man faithfully believing, even a stone is God. Therefore there is no difficulty to be the Lord as Monkey, Vaaraaha, or Kachchhap. For a non-believer even in the very presence of the Lord, where is the Lord? Among Bhagwaan Dattaatrey’s 24 Gurus, they were in the form of serpent, python, hunter, and prostitute. It is within the dharma conventions of the aryas, that the characteristics are worshipful, and the very Sri Krishna says in the Gita: “Yadyadida bhuti mat satvam sri-madu-jimtam-eva vaa tatta-devaava-gachha tvam mam tejomsha-sam-bhavam” Meaning whatever a luminous element, it is part of my form. Accordingly whether Hanumaanji was a monkey, his Lordship is within that form. Becaause when in Tretaa yug (age), there were monkeys of such valour, such intellect, and proficiency, then what would the humans have been like? And what would it be like if we apply in our lives a miniscule of the message of Mahaavir’s life and become even minutely profidient? And we take inspiration from his life and become selfless servant to God? Would it not bring a Golden age? It is appropriate to the affectionate readers that human intellect is limited. To give beyond this our literature was also limited. In this edition there may be errors or shortages – we ask to forgive those – it is my heartful request. Despite writing over and over, it is only right to point out that there should not be lack of finance and buyers of this monthly publication. Wherever you can find the possibility of adding even two buyers, our difficulties will disappear. When the Lord gives this inspiration to you, we would not need to make this appeal. There is black of Maayaa in the human heart. From this fault of our hearts, you may notice such shortfalls. We request that the benevolent saints, devotees will forgive us for those errors. Soulmate to you all – Pandit Mangal Shastri 4 | P a g e Jagadguru Shankarachaarya Sri 108 Sri Yogeswaraanand-tirthaji Mahaaraaj, Sri Govardhan-math- Sri Jagan-naath-puriji Aayur-vitam balam dheiram- eis-varayam buddhir-eva cha Pragnaa medhaa-dhruti-scha-eiva hanumat-smaram-aad bhavet Krute rudraatma-ko dev-strotaayaam Raam-sevakaha Dvaapare Maarut-ha prokta Aanjaneya-ha Kalou yuge In this kaliyug in Bharat, there are few who have faith in the deities.