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Chapter -25 - Lanka Kandam

The concluding part of Lanka Kandam - Rama's return to Ayodhya/Rama visits the hermitage of Rishis and Sages/ The nectar-like marvelous message of Sri Goswami Tulsidas Maharaj

Prabhu Sita Ram took a seat on the grand throne in the celestial vehicle/Pushpaka Vimana, the Vanaras and bears cheered “Victory to Raghuveera’, that celestial vehicle had great speed, the deities’ showered flowers upon Rama. There were cool freeze carrying rich fragrances of fresh alluring flowers, the waters in the ocean, ponds, and rivers were pure, there were several auspicious omens came into view, all their hearts were pleasing and serene, the sky and all the directions looked clear, Raghuveera spoke to Devi Sita “Oh! Sita, look at this place; this is where Lakshman killed Meghanatha, see the places where the demons got killed in the hands of Angadha and Hanuman, look at this place where Kumbhakarnna and Ravana who were the enemies of the deities killed. Oh! Devi, look at this place, here is the grand bridge constructed across the vast ocean, and take notice at the Shivalinga sanctified in this place.” Lord Rama and Devi Sita heartily prostrated before Lord Shambhu.  The compassionate Lord showed and detailed the names of woods he has taken shelter, and the places he had spent in the absence of Devi Sita. Shortly, the celestial vehicle arrived in Dhandakaranya the place where Sage Agasthya and illustrious Rishis lived in the woods. Rama visited all the hermitages of the Rishis assembled, received their blessings and went to Chitrakoot, he met Rishis and Sages in Chitrakoot, prostrated before them and received their blessings as well. The celestial vehicle they have traveled had the speed of wind; Prabhu showed the Kalimalaharini the sacred river Yamuna to Devi Sita. Then he showed the Punyavathi Devanadhi Ganga, and spoke “Oh! Sita, prostrate before her, it removes the sins of crores of Janma with the sight of this sacred river Ganga, Oh! Devi, look at the Prayagraj which is the King of all the sacred places on the Earth. Oh! Devi, look at the highly auspicious river Papanashini and have a look at the river Thriveni which is the ladder to the abode of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Devi, look at this magnificent, and highly auspicious Ayodhyanagari which removes the Thapathraya and Bhavabhaya of the Jeeva.” Kripalu prostrated before the city of Ayodhya, his eyes overflown with the tears, immersed in a supreme state of bliss. Prabhu took a halt in Thriveni and took bath in the sacred river, performed rites, and various charities with the Vanaras to the twice-born.

 

Prabhu spoke to Hanuman “ Oh! Kapishwara, assume the form of a twice-born, go to Nandagau and meet Bharatha, inform all that happened in Lanka, and enquire his welfare as well, and return to me immediately.” Vayuputhra left to skywards, Prabhu visited the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja. Sage received Rama, Sita, and Lakshman with great reverence worshiped and eulogized Rama, and blessed them. Prabhu prostrated before Sage Bharadhwaja, and bade farewell with folded hands, returned to his celestial vehicle. Nishadharaja Guha came to know the return of Prabhu, called out for an urgent meeting of all those tribal people, and ordered his men to arrange several ferries to keep ready for Prabhu. At that moment, the celestial Vehicle took a stop on the riverbank of Ganga at the will of Prabhu. Devi Sita worshiped Ganga and performed detailed rites; Devi Ganga was highly pleased and blessed Devi Sita “Oh! Sundari, have a long blissful married life.”

 

Guha came to know about the arrival of Prabhu, rushed to him with extreme happiness. He fell at the feet of  Janakisametha Rama, Prabhu was highly pleased to watch the devotion of Guha, raised him from the feet, and embraced. Ramapathi who is the essence of wisdom and kindness, embraced Guha and instructed him to be seated next to him, and enquired about his welfare. Guha spoke “ Oh! Prabhu, I am extremely happy watching those lotus feet, which is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, and Lord Shambhu, Oh! Rama who is supreme bliss, flawless, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you.” Prabhu Sri Hari affectionately embraced Guha as if Bharatha.  Guha who was born in the tribal clan, have no wisdom or practices had achieved the greatest fortune in his life. Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabhu, this dull-minded and ignorant Tulsidas engaged in worldly desires, and completely forgotten to take shelter at the feet of Karunanidhi who is most promising to all. The glorious legend of Ravanashathru Lord Rama provides intense devotion and faith, moreover, it removes the Kamadhi Dhosha of the listener and reader as well. It provides supreme wisdom and knowledge, is constantly sung by Devas, Siddhas, and Sages in extreme bliss. Whoever read or listen to the Rama and Ravana Yudhdham, with great devotion and faith, would attain success, intellect, and perpetual grace of Prabhu. Oh! Mortals, listen to it carefully, this Kali era is the house of evilness, there is nothing that could save you other than the glorious names of Lord Sri Rama.”

 

Ithi Sri Ramacharitha Manase Sakala Kali Kalusha Vidhwamsane Shashtama: Sopana: Samaptha:||