##01 (Vivekananda) The Birth Of Hinduism Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran
##01 (Vivekananda) The Birth Of Hinduism
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA (A brief introduction)
Swami Vivekananda (Narendranath Datta) was born on 12-01-1863 at Kolkata and died on 04-07-1902 at 39 years of age. He was a disciple of Guru Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who worshiped Mother Kali. Swamiji was the first religious ambassador to America, in which land he was recognized for his talents and deep knowledge in the Hindu ancient scriptures and religion. He was advocating for Universal Religion. Every world citizen should read his speeches in 9 Volumes released by the Ramakrishna Mission Association.. His life story starts with the Birth of Hinduism.
THE BIRTH OF HINDUISM
When did Hinduism begin?
Still, the exact date is unknown.
It’s such an ancient religion,
Grown on a solid foundation.
It’s a religion of tolerance,
And with all its patience,
It respects other religions,
For their religious doctrines.
In Bhagavad-gita Krishna says
“There may be many ways,
But all the paths lead to me,
Whatever path it may be.”
Religion is the backbone
Of national life of Indian,
And was nurtured by Great Sages
From time immemorial, of all ages.
At every time of spiritual crisis,
In this Indian soil, there arose
An Ascetic, a Sage, or a Saint,
From the danger, to protect it.
Rama, Krishna, Buddha,
Adi Sankara, Nanak, Chaitanya,
Like this, came messengers, one by one,
All of them sent by the Heaven.
Names many, there may be,
But the Hindus ever see
God as one Supreme,
Not many, but as same.
A man is not only a father,
But also a son to his father,
A teacher, when he teaches,
A customer, when he buys.
He’s a seller, when he sells.
A preacher, when he tells.
When he sails, he’s a sailor.
When he stitches, he’s a tailor.
As a King, he’s a ruler,
As a mendicant, a beggar,
When he wins, a winner,
When he sins, a sinner.
This one man, who’s the same
Takes up many karmic names,
Thus, Gods many have come
But they’re one and the same.
Brahma is the creator,
Vishnu is the protector,
Siva is the destroyer,
*Karmic names, they bear.
(*Karmic = action)
Just like one Sun reflects,
And shines in all reflectors,
God is one, but projects,
All o’er, as various objects.
A compendium of Truths,
The Hinduism gave as Vedas,
Which lead one to the goal,
That is sacred and spiritual.
This is the salient truth
That exists from its birth,
Which had no beginning,
Nor will it have an ending.
very nice and descriptive poem. thanks alot for sharing. i am looking forward to read more of these poems.
Good research oriented poems it is very helpfull to us to understanding, beyond hinduism is the main extract of arsha bharatha there we could get all the answers of our inner questions instead of a normal lifestyle text, if we are not satisfy these texts there is no way to find out our questions, but our ancient saints gaves us all..thanks,
An excellent introduction to a poetic series on a great religion and an erudite scholar by a great poet with a compassionate and God-fearing heart that's bound to hold the readers spell-bound as it unfolds in the days to come.I wish poet RR a great time and ideal health of body and mind to fulfill this added dream of his earthly life. with warm wishes to this great Indian soul, dr john celes
Very good introductory discourse Sir...the explanation you provide there on the Thrimoorthi Dharshanam (Trinity Perception) is excellent...thanks...10
I hope you can publish a book with all great work of yours. thanks
An insightful read. Although I am a Chritian, this is an indepth poem of your belief. Well written.; D
rajaram sir......i hope to learn a lot from these lovely poems you have written on swami vivekananda.when one thinks that all gods are but one, and all paths lead to same destination....then we understand the principle of one in many and many in one.god bless you for this good work.best wishes. ritty
Rajaram Sir, I SINCERELY CONGRATULATE YOU FOR DEVOTING YOUR TIME TO MAKE VIVEKANANDA KNOWN TO THE READERS.IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT MOST OF THE YOUNG GENERATION OF INDIA IS WORSHIPPING ONLY THE GODDESS OF MATERIALISM WITH AN ABSENCE OF SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE! THANK YOU SIR! -RAJ NANDY
Sir humbly I start with your write, ‘…When he sins, a sinner….’ Swami Vivekananda [SV] never accepted the ‘sin’ concept. SV very rigorously disapprove it SV said: no sin there is. It is Ascent from lower truth to higher truth [opposite to Christian faith of Original Sin]. Indeed a mind blowing concept. In Vedanta [end part of Vedas = Jnana] where no mention of Hindu Dharma is found [so far I know] intelligently the sages avoided any nomenclature. Alternatively ‘Sanatana Dharma’ [anadi = beginingless] instead of Hinduism [Dharma] is better option. Revered Srimat Swami Bhueshanada-ji Maharaj [12th President of Ramakrishna Math and Mission in a talk [video available with R.K.Mission] in US said in Vedanta there is no mention of any sect. I congrat you for such noble effort and for which ten++ Ms. Nivedita UK Invite you to read my poems and comment if you please.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/24/2024 3:27:26 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Your introduction is very vivid and interesting. It makes me want to learn more about the first religious ambassador to the United States from India. Apparently, he sought to build a bridge of understanding between our two countries. Excellent write, Rajaram. kind wishes, Sandra