The Protectors of Wisdom
What about jnana (divine higher knowledge) and ithihasa (ancient remembered history)?
Jnana is understood through sincere practice driven by genuine desire, blessed experiences, and humble surrender toward the supreme eternal reality. Ithihasa is the remembered history of lakhs and crores of years ago, remembered eternally for the dharma — righteous living and rightful conduct — it embodied.
How are these protected? Who and what are we trying to protect them from?
Our Elders put in place a beautiful method to protect this real wealth. Jnana and Ithihasa are protected through daily chanting in temples in the presence of, and as an offering to, the Supreme Reality, Bhagavan!
Every day, we observe priests and scholars seated in front of the deity or in mantapas chanting jnana and ithihasa such as Valmiki Ramayanam (recorded history of Mother Sitha and Sri Rama), Srimad Bhagavatham (recorded teachings of God’s avatars), Divya Prabandham (recorded outpourings of devotee-poet experiences that naturally aligned with Vedic essence) etc. We observe how these are taught in Vedic schools, centres dedicated to teaching Vedic knowledge, to ensure that this wealth is passed on to future generations.
What real wealth do these pass on to future generations?
We, the humans, are today adding plastic to the environment, poisonous gases into the air, harmful chemicals into water, and pesticides into the soil. Much of this is driven by greed and ignorance. In the process, we are digging our own grave through horrible diseases and irreversible damage to the body and mind.
The lifestyle, the values, and the purpose practiced by Sathrughna, Bharatha, Lakshamana, Mother Sitha, and Sri Rama show us all sides — on the surface as humans, and in depth as soul and supreme. Hanuman, Sabari, Guha, and Jatayu showed what qualities to practice and how to practice them in ways that ultimately benefit everyone, not just oneself. Ravana and Surpanaka showed what greed can do.
What about other forms of wealth—money, one’s home, jewellery, land, deposits?
All other wealth must become useful for the same purpose. God does not advocate the sacrifice of anything that He gives, but recommends that we put them to proper use for the right purposes.
He doesn’t stop you from doing anything, but greed can ultimately bring society down as a whole. Today, we are breathing polluted air and eating unhealthy food. Let’s all think constructively and holistically. Question yourself whenever you are in a dilemma. Use Ramayanam as the mirror that can show you who you are and what you should be.
Do you want to chant it?
If you want to chant and learn it, it is important to choose the right source that carries this wealth of knowledge. Valmiki Ramayanam remains the foundational source of Sri Rama’s history. It was composed by sage Valmiki during Sri Rama’s lifetime and later sung by Lava and Kusa in front of Sri Rama Himself, who endorsed it. He certified that what Lava Kusa sang accurately preserved the events, actions, and intent of His life in complete detail.
When other versions move away from it, the original historical and dharmic essence may gradually become diluted.
Those who are chanting Ramayanam in temples and their own homes are doing a great service to mankind. They are ensuring that the message of Ramayanam stays intact for generations. It is a big responsibility to carry this powerful and important wealth.
Whether we absorb the message and live up to it is a choice that we all must make!
– From the discourse of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji
– Divya Saketham, Statue of Equality
21st May 2026
Today, this Maha Samrajya Pattabhishekam is being conducted here to give us all an opportunity to participate and receive the blessings and grace of Sri Sitha Ramachandra Swami. Sacred water from 40 rivers across Bha:rath (India) was brought here to be offered in service to the divine couple as part of the Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam.
