Meditations on Transcendence

  Rāma-Nāma: The Supreme Rasāyana In Ayurveda, rasāyana means rejuvenation. It is the path to long life, strength, and mental clarity. Great sages took herbs like Āmalakī and Guḍūcī to stay healthy. But in the Hanuman Chalisa , we hear of a higher rasāyana: "Rām rasāyana tumhare pāsā, sadā raho raghupati ke dāsā." “You hold the elixir of Rāma’s name, and always remain His servant.” This is the true nectar. Material rasāyanas help the body, but Rāma-nāma rasāyana helps the soul . By chanting Lord Rāma’s name, one becomes free from fear, disease, and death. Hanuman is the perfect example. He is full of Rāma’s name and service. That is why he is strong, wise, and fearless. Real health means remembering the Lord with love. In this age, the holy name is the greatest medicine . Take it daily, and your life becomes successful. Rasāyana in Ayurveda: The Art of Rejuvenation and Longevity In the profound system of Āyurveda , the science of life, Rasāyana holds a place of gr...

 Hanuman Chalisa and the Philosophy of Divine Service (Ram Kāj as Yajña) In the sacred Hanuman Chalisa , the word "Kāj" (काज) shines as a beacon pointing to life’s highest goal — divine service to Śrī Rāma , the Parabrahma . "Vidyavān Gunī Ati Chātur, Rām Kāj Karibe Ko Ātur" Hanuman is not just wise and skilled — he is restless to perform Rāma’s work . His eagerness reflects the soul’s natural thirst to serve the Absolute. When needed, he becomes fierce: "Bhīm Rūp Dhari Asur Sanhāre, Rāmachandra Ke Kāj Sanvāre" He takes on terrifying forms to defeat adharma and perfectly execute Rāma’s divine mission . And ultimately: "Tin Ke Kāj Sakal Tum Sājā" — Hanuman fulfills all sacred tasks of Rāma’s devotees, becoming as dear as Bharata himself after saving Lakshmana. In truth, Ram Kāj is Yajña — the blissful offering of life to the Lord . This is the ambrosia, the parama-satya (absolute truth). Serving Parabrahma through love-fille...