On rare occasions, a soul of the highest stature enters the world. One that comes to uplift creation and put man's feet back on the path to God. The Glory of such a One is of such simplicity, beauty and grace that one is inspired just being in His presence - words are unnecessary!  Such was and is the Glory of Rama.  He could have destroyed this world with a passing thought but instead cradled it tenderly in His hands and gave it life with His own sweet breath.

His humility, love and selflessness was so great that only a glimpse of it could be caught, even by those who loved him dearly. Beyond time and space, He cared not what religious path you chose, He embraced them all. His face was equal to all. He stood apart, taking no credit for the day as He lovingly and gently led from behind in guiding souls Godward.   

Rama

Rama was born on June 8, 1903 and took His MahaSamadhi on September 25, 1972.  He was born in Telhara, a small town in the State of Maharashtra, India and left home at an early age in search of Truth.  He was born at 4:00 AM on the Hindu spiritual day of Ganga Dashahara.  Mythology says that Ganga, the sacred Hindu river, descended on this day for the benefit of mankind. 

Looking at Rama's horoscope, his grandfather and another astrologer predicted that Rama would leave home to do sadhana in search of spiritual enlightenment and having attained it would move around the earth distributing the treasure to one and all.  All of this came true.  He did the arduous spiritual sadhana in the forests of Kashmir and in the Himalayan mountains.  He reached His goal within a few years.  The remainder of His life was spent in freely giving to all, the spiritual truths He had discovered.  No one was a stranger to Rama and he called no one disciple, everyone was a friend.  He appeared as a normal man and did not wear ochre dress.  His appearance was pleasing and His manner friendly.  To the passerby He appeared as an ordinary person, but he could change lives with a glance.


RAMA'S PRAYER

Give me my Lord Thy divine strength,
Let me bear the words wicked,
Let me love the hearts crooked,
For my ego there be no place,
My swollen head please displace.

Let the hurdles come in number,
Let the dangers always thunder,
Bestow such a strength and power,
Keep me on Thy path forever.

Pleasure, pain, peace or plenty,
Misery, failure or the bounty,
Never should they disturb me,
I shall always remain with Thee.

The blossoms of my life at ease,
Swing and dance in Thy breeze,
Let thy memory ever prevail,
Rama, my Lord remove this veil!


                         Rama

Beautiful Play

Remember you, Oh Lord I night and day,
And do exactly as you say;
Cheerful peaceful, smiling, gay
Remain I try to come what may.
Hear you correct when attention I pay,
Happy and fearless, walk my way.
Give me courage and strength I pray.
Rama play part in your beautiful play.
Om

Rama

Swami Rama Talks and Conversations
by Shakuntala Bodas


Oh God Give Me Wisdom

Ocean of mercy, You are kind,
Wherever eye goes, You I find,
You are flute and You are winsome,
Oh God give me wisdom
and stay in your happy kingdom.

You are the Light of all that shines,
And the greatest power divine,
Please take away ego my burden,
Oh God give me wisdom
and stay in your happy kingdom.

Night and day I sing Thy glory,
And read in my life Your fine story,
Please now reveal Yourself,
and come, come,
Oh God give me wisdom
and stay in your happy kingdom.

Light of whole universe, I know You,
You are the Master of my being, I bow to You,
Your glory gave Rama his freedom,
Oh God give me wisdom
and stay in your happy kingdom.

Rama, 1972

Master of Mind

When lust and greed have on you no hold,
Nor pleasure and pain and heat and cold,
Then Master of Mind you are bold,
And brighter by far than stars and gold!

Rama
Avon Lake, OH 1972

Swami Rama Talks and Conversations
by Shakuntala Bodas