Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Ramayana: A Divine Drama – Vol. V
Rajarishi like Janaka-Chakravarthi, Aswapathi, and Dileepa reached the goal
while continuing in the householder stage; while in that stage, they struggled
and succeeded in removing all obstacles that hindered the winning of the
grace of the Lord; they had as the goal the Godhead they wanted to reach.
Therefore, do not doubt it; the stage of householder is no hindrance. (Dharma
Vahini p.53)
Kshama it was that enabled Emperor Janaka to transform from a karma yogi
to jnana yogi. The power of forbearance can help you to achieve anything.
(SSB 2000 p.253)
Jnana Yogi
King Janaka was known to have mastered his senses. He was an
acknowledged expert in Jnana yoga. (SSB 2002p. 59)
One who lives in this world should in the first instance become human in
nature. To learn the Atma Vidya is tantamount to knowing the Brahman. For
attaining Raja Yoga, this is the path. The word Yoga indicates sacrifice and
also indicates union with something that is sacred. Raja Yoga in particular
signifies something which has a very high place. The one who attained Raja
Yoga in a remarkable manner is King Janaka. If Raja Yoga to be explained in
simple terms, we can say that it is a union of bhakthi and karma. By involving
yourself in action in accordance with the scriptural injunctions and performing
it in the name of God, you will be combining bhakthi and karma which will
lead you to Raja Yoga. It is said that King Janaka was performing all his daily
work in this manner and thus enjoyed the fruits of Raja Yoga. It is in this
context that Janaka is also called by the name Videha that is one who has no
attachment to the body. (SSB 1974 Part II p.225-226)
King Janaka, even while performing ordinary worldly duties such as ruling
the kingdom and looking after the needs of the kingdom, found it possible to
turn his thought completely towards the divine. For Janaka’s ability to do this
there is an example. (SSB 1973 p.105)
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