HE ON WHOM GOD IS PLEASED, THE WHOLE WORLD KISSES HIS FEET: UMESH BHAI

30-DEC-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR----------------------------The fifth day of the seventeen-day diverse spiritual program organized in the first remembrance of the revered saint, the late Shri Ramcharitdas Ji, was successfully concluded in an atmosphere of devotion and reverence among the Panchayatan community. On this occasion, spiritual rituals such as continuous chanting of Hari Naam, continuous recitation of Shri Ramcharitmanas, and evening devotional singing are being performed daily.

On the fifth day of the discourse, the stories of Prahlada's character, Vamana avatar, and the liberation of Gajendra were narrated, along with devotional songs celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. During his discourse, Katha Vyas Umesh Bhai Ojha said that when a soul, wandering through eighty-four lakh species, attains the company of saints, it should be understood that God's special grace has been bestowed upon it. He said that there is a difference between a demon and an atheist. Demons, devils, and rakshasas believe in God and harbor enmity towards Him, therefore their salvation is possible, but for an atheist who does not believe in God at all, salvation is difficult. Therefore, it is acceptable to be a demon, but not an atheist.

He simply explained the illusion and worldly attachment of the soul through the character of Bharat. The discourse explained that a sin committed unknowingly may be forgiven, but one has to bear the consequences of a sin committed knowingly. The love of the Kol and Bhil tribes captivated even Lord Rama. Umesh Bhai said that Lord Rama's incarnation was to give the message of मर्यादा (propriety), धर्म (righteousness), and an ideal life to the entire world and humanity.

During the discourse, songs celebrating the birth of Lord Rama were sung, including devotional songs like "Ongne mein badhaiya baje," "Jayo Kaushalya Ji ne lala," and "Jai ho Chakravarti Ji badhai badhai hai," which made the devotees emotionally overwhelmed and dance with joy.

In the evening devotional singing session, Umesh Jaiswal, Ashok Mishra, Dr. Ravi Kumar, and poet Nand Bihari presented devotional songs, making the entire atmosphere devotional. The program was attended by Ravilal, Sadhvi Vineeta, Acharya Narhari Das Ji Bhaktamali, Tyagi Ji, Ram Bihari, Kundan Ji, Bacha Ji, Mahadev, Animesh, Pintu, Satish, Raman, and a large number of devotees from the rural area.