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Morari Bapu brings together Maharishi Valmiki’s Ramayana and Goswami Tulsidas’ Ram Charit Manas
Valmiki Nagar (Bihar) [India], June 5: Valmiki Nagar, Bihar, June 1, 2024 – Renowned spiritual guru Morari Bapu, known for his profound interpretations of the Ram Charit Manas, has emphasized the importance of building bridges, or “setus,” in a world increasingly marked by conflict. Drawing parallels from the Ramayana, Bapu illustrated how Lord Ram served [...]
Valmiki Nagar (Bihar) [India], June 5: Valmiki Nagar, Bihar, June 1, 2024 – Renowned spiritual guru Morari Bapu, known for his profound interpretations of the Ram Charit Manas, has emphasized the importance of building bridges, or “setus,” in a world increasingly marked by conflict. Drawing parallels from the Ramayana, Bapu illustrated how Lord Ram served as a bridge between various kings, sages, and even castes. Similarly, Bapu’s Vyas Peeth aims to bridge the Valmiki Ramayana and Goswami Tulsidas’ Ram Charit Manas.
In his ongoing discourse in Valmiki Nagar, Morari Bapu explained, “Just as Lord Ram was a setu between King Dasrath and King Janak, and between the sages Vishwamitra and Vashishtha, my efforts are to create a setu between the different narratives of the Ramayanas.” Bapu’s choice to speak on Maharishi Valmiki’s Ramayana during his 937th Katha is an attempt towards the same.
Addressing the differences between the two Ramayanas, Bapu stated, “There are several differences in narratives, but there are ‘Sat Koti Ramayana’—innumerable Ramayanas in different epochs, hence different narratives are natural.” He cited examples such as Valmiki’s portrayal of Ravan as a protector of Vedic dharma, in contrast to Tulsi Ramayana’s depiction of Ravan as a tormentor who was formerly king Pratapbhanu in his previous birth. “This can happen as different epochs can have different personalities in the same role,” he explained.
