Sri Rama Lila Ramayana

Author: Vários
Narrator: Vários
Publisher: Podcast
Duration: 10:48:19
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This is the story of the Lords descent on earth as Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, scion of the race of Raghu, pinnacle of human perfection.Place the name RAMA as a jeweled lamp at the door of your lips and there will be light both inside and out... Sri Tulsi Dass.The seventeenth of July Dakshinayanam starts, the 6 months of the year when the sun starts its northward journey. This is a very important month spiritually.The first 7 days are normally given to reading the Ramayana. Vanamali Ashram is grateful to carry on this ancient tradition and offer this reading of Sri Rama Lila, Vanamalis translation of this timeless legend.--This is the story of the Lords descent on earth as Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, scion of the race of Raghu, pinnacle of human perfection.--Anyone who reads this wonderful book cannot help but be moved to tears. It will make him or her ecstatic. The beauty of this book is that it is written by one who has great love and devotion for Sri Rama. It touches some subtle chords in the readers heart... The more we read it, the more devotion we develop. --Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj, Anandashram, Kanhanghad.--With prose as verdant as the Indian forest, Vanamali lovingly renders the timeless epic, the Ramayana... Prepare to be transported! -- Richard Schiffman, Author of Mother of All. --At the conclusion of each Canto, Vanamali Mataji recites a verse from the The Yoga Vasishta , traditionally attributed to Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana. The Yoga Vasishta is a dialogue between Sage Vasishta and Sri Rama, during which Advaita (the doctrine of non-duality) is expounded.Vanamali is a contemporary Hindu contemplative, teacher, and author. She lives in a small ashram in Rishikesh, an ancient place of pilgrimage in the foothills of India's holy Himalayas.--Vanamali Mataji is the author of The Lila Hindu World Heritage Library. Her books include: a translation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Nitya Yoga, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna Lila, Sri Rama Lila, Sri Shiva Lila, Sri Devi Lila, Sri Hanuman Lila, Lilas of the Sons of Shiva, Gurudeva and The Taste Divine. Sri Devi Lila is published in the U.S. as Shakti: Realm of The Divine Mother , Sri Hanuman Lila as Hanuman: The Devotion and Power of The Monkey God. We invite you to visit www.Vanamaliashram.organd enjoy our Pilgrims Guide, Bhagavad Gita Discourses and Book and Music store.

Episodes

Book 3 Canto 7 Sri Rama Bereft

23/07/2009 Duration: 20min

Sri Rama Lila-Book 3- Canto 7-Sri Rama Bereft

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Book 3 Canto 6 The Abduction of Sita

23/07/2009 Duration: 24min

Sri Ram Lila Book 3 - Canto 6-The Abduction of Sita

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Book 3 Canto 5 The Golden Deer

22/07/2009 Duration: 16min

Sri Rama Lila Book 3 Canto 5 -The Golden Deer

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Book 3 Canto 4 The Demon King

22/07/2009 Duration: 17min

Sri Ram Lila- Book 3- Canto 4-The Demon King

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Book 3 Canto 3 The Night Rangers

21/07/2009 Duration: 13min

Sri Rama Lila -Book 3 Canto 3 - The Night Rangers

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Book 3 Canto 1 & 2

21/07/2009 Duration: 30min

Sr Rama LilaBook 3 - Aranya Kanda- Book of the Forest--Canto 1 -The Forest Dwellers-- Canto 2- Panchavati

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Book 2 Canto 4 Bharata’s Vow

20/07/2009 Duration: 24min

Sri Ram Lila Book 2 - Canto 4-- Bharata’s Vow

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Book 2 Canto 3 Banishment

20/07/2009 Duration: 23min

Sri Ram Lila- Book 2 Canto 3 - The Banishment - Mataji Vanamali sings her originallove poem...ANAATHAYAKKARUTE IVALE(Raga – Bhim Plas)Annatheyakkarute ivale, annatha rakshakaneShoure, anaatha rakshakane!Ee marubhumiyil ninne thediJanma janmangalayi jaan alayunnu,Vadi kozhinjoru ajnatha pushpam jaanNin sannidanathil vannu chernu,Ninte poojayil engine cherkkum,Nin thirumumbil jaan engine nilkkumAnnatheyakkarute ivale…Jeevitha melayil vazhi thetti vannu jaan,Bheekara swapnathil, samvatsarangalai,Kai neeti enne karakayattan nee,Arukil varille karunanithe,Odi varille Lakshmi pathe,Annatheyakkarute ivale…Mata Pathi bandu enikku nee maatram,Putra poutratikal neethan kanmani,Chorabandangale samthyajichittu jaan,Nin paadam maatram aashrayichu,Sweekarikille nee priya Vanamali,Odi varu Kanna! Priya Vanamali!Annatheyakkarute ivale…O Shoure (Krishna)! Please don’t make me an orphan!O thou who art the sole support of the abandoned!Please don’t make me an orphan!Birth after birth have I wandered through the desert of life

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Book 2 Canto 1 & 2

19/07/2009 Duration: 47min

Sri Rama Lila: Ramayana... Book 2: Ayodhya Kanda - Book of Ayodhya...Canto 1: Impending Coronation...Canto 2: Kaikeyi Contrives...Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poems...ANAATHAYAKKARUTE IVALE(Raga – Bhim Plas)Annatheyakkarute ivale, annatha rakshakaneShoure, anaatha rakshakane!Ee marubhumiyil ninne thediJanma janmangalayi jaan alayunnu,Vadi kozhinjoru ajnatha pushpam jaanNin sannidanathil vannu chernu,Ninte poojayil engine cherkkum,Nin thirumumbil jaan engine nilkkumAnnatheyakkarute ivale…Jeevitha melayil vazhi thetti vannu jaan,Bheekara swapnathil, samvatsarangalai,Kai neeti enne karakayattan nee,Arukil varille karunanithe,Odi varille Lakshmi pathe,Annatheyakkarute ivale…Mata Pathi bandu enikku nee maatram,Putra poutratikal neethan kanmani,Chorabandangale samthyajichittu jaan,Nin paadam maatram aashrayichu,Sweekarikille nee priya Vanamali,Odi varu Kanna! Priya Vanamali!Annatheyakkarute ivale…O Shoure (Krishna)! Please don’t make me an orphan!O thou who art the sole support of the abandoned!Please

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Book 1 Canto 2 Avatara

18/07/2009 Duration: 30min

Sri Rama Lila Book 2- Ayodhya Kanda- Book of Ayodhya--Canto 2 - The Avatara...Rama had the glory of the moon and Sita its beauty.Rama had the gait of an elephant and Sita a Swan.Vanamali Mataji sings her original love poem...PRIYE EVIDE THEDUNNI(Raga – Poorvi)O Love! Where have you been searching for Me?I do not dwell in the temple or ashram,I dwell in your heart.I cannot be found in rituals and flowers,Nor in chants and austerities.I don’t live in houses nor do I live in forests.My residence is your heart alone!O Love! Where have you been searching for me?From the temple of Guruvayoor up to the temple of Badrinath you have been looking for me,Don’t you know that I am not to be found in temples or holy rivers?All through your journey, I was walking beside you.In fact I have always lived in the temple of your heartIn the form of Vanamali!O Love! Where have you been searching for Me?Priye evide thedunni, evide thedunnni,Ambalathilla jaan ashramathilla jaan,Jan ninte hridayathil vasikkunnu,Poojayil illa jaan,P

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Book 1 Canto 1 Bala Kanda-Book of Boyhood

17/07/2009 Duration: 28min

“Place the name RAMA as a jeweled lamp at the door of your lips and there will be light both inside and out..." Sri Tulsi DassThe seventeenth of July Dakshinayanam starts, the 6 months of the year when the sun starts its northward journey. This is a very important month spiritually.The first 7 days are normally given to reading the Ramayana. Vanamali Ashram is grateful to carry on this ancient tradition and offer this reading of Sri Rama Lila, Vanamali’s translation of this timeless legend.Sri Rama Lila Book 1- Bala Kanda- Book of Boyhood-- Canto 1 -ValmikiThis is the story of the Lord’s descent on earth as Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, scion of the race of Raghu, pinnacle of human perfection."Anyone who reads this wonderful book cannot help but be moved to tears. It will make him or her ecstatic. The beauty of this book is that it is written by one who has great love and devotion for Sri Rama. It touches some subtle chords in the readers

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