GLORY OF LORD RAMA





Monday, June 5, 2023

the ferryman would accept nothing

 Jai Sri Ram,

Getting down from the boat, Sita and Rama stood on the sands of the Ganga along with Guha and Laxman, the ferryman too got down, and fell prostrate before the Lord, who felt uncomfortable at the thought that he had given nothing to the ferryman, 

Sita, however, who could read the mind of her beloved lord, took off her jeweled ring with a cheerful heart, the gracious lord said, take your toll, but the ferryman clasped his feet in great distress, what have I not already received, my lord, the fire of my errors, sorrow, and indigence has been quenched today, 

I worked for my livelihood for a long time, and it is only today that God has given me an adequate and handsome return, by your grace, my compassionate lord, I want nothing now, whatever you bestow on me I shall thankfully accept that Boon,

The Lord as well as Laxman and Sita did their utmost, but the ferryman would accept nothing, the all-merciful Rama, therefore, dismissed him after bestowing on him the boon of unalloyed devotion, 

May Lord Bless all,

Thanks, please