Golden Steps To Salvation

Author(s): Padmasagarsuri
Publisher: Arunoday Foundation

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dugam Haripanagam because that stanza had been instrumental in bringing about a transformation in his life. He regarded Yakinimahattarā as his mother because it was through her recitation that he heard the stanza and regarded himself as her son throughout his life. Haribhadra showed his devotion for Yakinimahattarā by mentioning in every grantha (book) he wrote, the author's name (his name) as Yakinimahattharasoonuh Haribhadra Soori (Haribhadra, the son of Yakinimahattarā). विद्या ददाति विनयम्
विनयाद याति पात्रताम Vidya dadāti vinayam
Vinayad yāti patratām. Education gives politeness; and from politeness we acquire fitness.
भवन्ति नम्रास्तरवः फलोदगमैः
Bhavanti namrā staravah phalodgamaiḥ. “The trees that are full of fruits droop.”
In the same manner those people that acquire virtues like enlightenment become humble and meek.
Shri Rāma said to Lakshmaņa, “Go to Rāvaņa to learn from him the science of polity.” At that time Rāvana, having been wounded in the war was bed-ridden and was expecting death. Lakshmana said to him, “I have come to you sent by Shri Rāma to learn from you the science of polity."
Rāvana replied, "I will not teach an unfit disciple." Lakshmana returned to Rāma. He said to Rāma, “Brother, why did you send me to Rāvaņa ? Was it to help me to learn the science of polity from him or to be insulted by him?” Rāma said, "Why? What did he say?" Lakshmaņa said, “Rāvana told me that he would not teach an unfit disciple.”
Rāma said, “Did you speak to him sitting ?”
Lakshmaņa said, “Rāvana was wounded. I sat near his head so that his teaching might reach my ears directly."