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Rameshwar Jha pictures circa 1981

Guruji Rameshwar Jha with Rangeshwar Joshi Guruji Rameshwar Jha with Joshi family Circa 1981

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Saturday, August 03, 2019

Sanskrit Shloka - पुर्णाहं व्यापको नित्यो - I am realized, all pervading and eternal

पुर्णाहं व्यापको नित्यो 

निर्बोधोSगाध एककः।

स्वयं शुद्धः स्वयं भासः 

प्रकशोस्मि स्वतः स्वयं।।

-      महामहोपाध्याय रामेश्वर झा



I am the one who is realized, all pervading, eternal, without thoughts and boundless. I am pure by nature and I constantly manifest myself through my self illumination. 

Mahamahopadhyaya Rameshwar Jha "Guru ji"
Shiva Yogi Varanasi
agama, Advaita, Kashmir Shaivism, non dualism, pratyabhijna, Sanskrit, Shivastuti, Shloka, vedanta

मेरा एक ही रूप है जो पूर्ण , व्यापक, नित्य, निर्बोध अवं अगाध है। मैं  स्वयं शुद्ध हूँ और अपने को स्वप्रकाश से सतत भासित करता रहता हूँ।

Sunday, June 09, 2019

Sanskrit Shloka - स्वस्मिन् रतिः सर्वगुणय कल्पते - To take pleasure in oneself is the basis of all virtues

The text of this shloka was corrected based on Book Samvit Sfarah ( संवित् स्फारः ). It is taken from a letter written by Guru ji Rameshwar Jha  to his eldest son pandit shri Kameshwara Jha ji (पण्डित श्री कामेश्वर झा जी)

स्वस्मिन् रतिः सर्वगुणय कल्पते
सा चापि स्वस्य स्वस्मृति रेव केवलं
स्मृतौ स्वतंत्रोSस्ति समस्तलोक -
स्तथापि दुः खीति महद्विचित्रम्

-      महामहोपाध्याय रामेश्वर झा
 
स्वयं में रति होना ही सभी  गुणों  का मूल है।  और यह भी अपने रूप की स्मृति मात्र है। सकल विश्व इस स्मृति के लिए स्वतंत्र है।  लकिन फिर भी दुःखी है यह महान विस्मय का विषय है।

To take pleasure in oneself is the basis of all virtues. And this pleasure results from remembrance of our true essence. All the beings are free to have this awareness. Even then they are unhappy this is a matter of great amazement.

Mahamahopadhyaya Rameshwar Jha "Guru ji"
Shiva Yogi Varanasi
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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Sanskrit Shloka - No bigger misery परतंत्र्ता



परतंत्र्ता से बड़ा अन्य कोई दुख इस दुनिया में नहीं है। दीनों का उद्धार करने में प्रवीण हे देवि! इससे दूर करके मेरा उद्धार करो।
-      महामहोपाध्याय रामेश्वर झा
There is no bigger misery than being servile (insentient*) in this world. O Goddess! (Shakti) proficient in showering grace on destitute - remove me from this state.  

Mahamahopadhyaya Rameshwar Jha "Guru ji"


Note:
The first verse of Shiva sutra states
 चैतन्यमात्मा
(Chaianyamatma – The independent state of supreme consciousness is the reality of everything).
In Kashmir shaivisim svatantrya (complete independence) is another facet of chaitanya (consciousness) of Lord Shiva. In absence of svantantry he is exists in lower form – jada/shava (*insentient/ devoid of consciousness). 



Shiva Yogi Varanasi
aagam, Advait, Kashmir Shaivism, non dualism, pratyabhijna, Sanskrit, Shivastuti, Shlok, vedant


Saturday, April 14, 2018

Sanskrit Shloka - Rameshwar Jha - Shiva awareness देहसम्बधतोनित्यं


देहसम्बधतोनित्यं
            विकृतोSपिमुहुर्मुहः ।
अहंत्वविकृतोभाम्य-
            भिज्ञातः शिवतामितः।।

-      महामहोपाध्याय रामेश्वर झा

देह से मेरा संबंध अनित्य है यह बार-बार विकृति (अपूर्णता) को भी प्राप्त होता है। मैं तो अपूर्ण भासित होते हुए भी शिवता को प्राप्त हूँ।

My association with body is impermanent as time and again it is susceptible to degradation. Even while appearing to be transient (limited) I have attained Shiva awareness. 

Mahamahopadhyaya Rameshwar Jha "Guru ji"

Shiva Yogi Varanasi
agama, Advaita, Kashmir Shaivism, non dualism, pratyabhijna, Sanskrit, Shivastuti, Shloka, vedanta

Sunday, December 04, 2016

Sanskrit Shloka Rameshwar Jha - How can I be unhappy?


आद्भुतानन्द सन्दोह  भान दान महोत्सवः

यस्य में पुरतो नित्यं तस्य दुःखं कथं भवेत् ।।

महामहोपाध्याय रामेश्वर झा


जिस के प्रत्यक्ष अलौकिक आनंद के अनुभव एवं दान का सदैव बड़ा महोत्सव रहता है उस मुझमें  दुःख कैसे होगा?
महामहोपाध्याय रामेश्वर झा 

I constantly live in astounding beatitude resulting from abundant experience and offering  in this great celebration (of life) then how can I be unhappy? 

Mahamahopadhyaya Rameshwar Jha "Guru ji"
Shiva Yogi Varanasi

aagam, Advait, Kashmir Shaivism, non dualism, pratyabhijna, Sanskrit, Shivastuti, Shloka, vedanta

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Shri Guru Stuti Rameshwar Jha Shloka 22


These verses are taken from Shri Guru Stuti dedicated to Swami Lakshman Joo who transformed him with his mere presence. 

शिवस्वरूपोऽपि जगत्स्वरुपः
स्वात्मस्वरूपोऽपि परस्वरुपः
नित्योऽपि यो नित्यमनित्यरूप
स्तस्मै नमः श्रीगुरुवेऽद्भुताय



महामहोपाध्याय रामेश्वर झा, गुरू जी
I venerate my wondrous Guru who is Shiva in a physical form. He is one with higher self and also manifests in other guises. He is an absolute that takes up ephemeral forms.  

Mahamahopadhyaya Rameshwar Jha "Guru ji"
Shiva Yogi Varanasi
aagam, Advait, Kashmir Shaivism, non dualism, pratyabhijna, Sanskrit, Shivastuti, Shloka, vedanta

Rameshwar Jha Shiv Yogi शिव योगी - An exponent of Kashmir Shaivism अद्वैत Non dual shiva philosophy

Rameshwar Jha is a rarity among scholars as he did not let his traditional learning become impediment in spiritual realization. He helped propagate and systematize learning of non dualistic kashmir shaivisim by clarifying mystical concepts through his experiential learning.

In his youth Rameshwar had studied Panini’s grammar, Advaita Vedenta and practiced yoga under competent gurus. He was an exceptional student from an early age and completed his higher education in Sanskrit with merit and distinction.

His reputation as a scholar grew and he was sought to teach vyakaran (grammar), Vedanta and Nyaya (logic) in Sanskrit colleges of Varanasi. His influence spread with time and he was recognized as leading intellect in the learned world.

In his mid forties the works of Abhinavgupta caught his attention. He soon came to realize a higher more developed form of monism was expounded by Abhinavagupta and Utpaladeva in their works. He made the three day journey to Kashmir to meet Swami Lakshaman Joo in Kashmir for deeper understanding of the tenets of Kashmir Shaiva Mysticism.

He considered Lakshaman Joo as his guru and was ever grateful for Swamijee's compassion (Shaktipat) through which he had attained spiritual realization. He expressed his gratitude towards Swami Lakshaman Joo's in hymn “Guru stuti”, which to date is recited by Swamijee's disciples. Lakshman Joo has supposedly said this about Rameshwar Jha "Who know, whether I liberate you or you liberate me!"

Rameshwar jha lived as a realized master and traveled extensively. He had spent his earlier life laboriously learning traditional texts, now he was showering his grace by making accessible Kashmir Shaivism, Advaita, Pratyabhijna, Aagam, trika and associate philosophy in Varanasi.

With his extraordinary creativity, innate familiarity with the ancient texts and personal experiences he was able to provide access to abstruse concepts of non dualistic Kashmir Shaivism to the layman and scholars alike. This led to a steady stream of seekers from all parts of the world to his door steps. He was a living "Guru Factory" and referred to as "Guru ji" in fondness.

In his own words:
न मया क्रियते शिष्यः कृतः शिष्यो न कश्चन।
शिष्यतामिच्छते सद्यो दीयते गुरूता मया।।
मैंने शिष्य नहीं बनाए, मैं कभी शिष्य नहीं बनाता।
जो मेरा शिष्य बनने की इच्छा करता है उसे मैं तुरंत गुरूता प्रदान कर देता हूँ ।

I do not make any followers, Those who desire to be my disciples I instantly make them masters.

Guru ji was free of dogmatic teaching style and did not see any distinction in the seekers of different faith, cast or creed. He embraced one and all and only tested the seeker's true intent. Guru ji's close associates have experienced many instances of his occult powers littered throughout his life but he was against its display. And warned that these often let the seekers astray.

Rameshwar Jha was awareded "Mahamahopadhyaya" in the year 1980 by Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalay and in 1981 he received "Rastrapati Award" by Government of India.

" I am returning to my essence" (मैं स्वरूपस्थ हो रहा हूँ) were his last words in Dec 12, 1981.

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