SVS 88 [ Duradarshaya 82]

82. OM DURADARSHAYA NAMA: ॐ दूराधर्शाय नम:
Like the ocean, can not be perturbed.

While all were expecting the coronation of Sri Rama, in Srimad Ramayanam, mischief was played by Manthara and so Kaikeyi demanded the grant of two boons Dasaratha had promised in the past. By these, Sri Rama was to live in forests for 14 years and Bharatha was to be made the King. Dasaratha was bound by the dharma of keeping up his promise. Sri Rama when conveyed the news that He was not to be made King but was to be exiled, His face was not clouded by sorrow; on the contrary, His face brightened like the just blossomed lotus, says Tamil poet Kamba. Today's [13th June 2008] lecture is from the sannidhi of Sri Kothanda Rama near Chandra pushkarini, in Srirangam temple. He is gracing with Sri Sita and Lakshmana. Sri Ranganatha is called Periya Perumal, as He was worshiped by Sri Rama. By seeing Sri Rama here, we can understand the meaning of duradarsha - never perturbed by anything. We also by praying the Lord with this Divine name, can drive away our worries and problems.