|| Sri Ram Jayram Jaya Jaya
Ram ||
Chapter – 1 – Lanka Kandam
The construction of a huge
bridge across the ocean/Rama arrives on the Mount Suvela
Prarthana Shloka :
Ramam Kamarisevyam Bhavabhayaharanam
Kalamaththebhasimham | Yogeendram Gnanagamyam Gunanidhimajitham Nirgunam
Nirvikaram | Mayatheetham Suresham Khalavadhaniratham Bhramavrindhaika Devam |
Vandhe Kandhavadhatham Sarasijanayanam Devamurveesharoopam ||
Shankhendhvabham
Atheevasundarathanum Shardhoola Charmabaram | Kalavyala Karala Bhooshanadharam
Gangashashanka Priyam | Kasheesham Kalkalmalashaugha Shamanam Kalyana
Kalpadhrumam | Naumeedyam Girijapathim Gunanidhim Kandharpaham Shankaram ||
Yo Dhadhathi Satham
Shambhu: Kaivalyamapi Dhurllabham | Khalanam Dhandakridhyoasau Shankara: Sham
Thanothu Mey ||
I shall prostrate before
supreme Lord Rama who is worshiped by Kamari/enemy of Lord Manmatha, he is the
destroyer of fears and anxieties of worldly existence, he is the essence of 'Time' resembles lion to the
untamed elephant, he is Yogeendra who is the essence of supreme
wisdom and knowledge, he is the storehouse of virtues, he is unconquerable, he
is void of Thriguna, and impassionate, he is beyond Maya, he is Lord of Lords,
he is the destroyer of wicked people and protector of twice-born, he is
surrounded by Lord Bhrama and deities, I shall meditate upon that supreme Lord
Rama who has the complexion of dark clouds has attractive features, and beautiful
eyes resemble lotus flower petals, the supreme Lord who incarnated as
Bhoopathi.
I shall meditate upon
supreme Lord Shankara, who is Girijapathi, has the luster of conch and moon,
has attractive physical features, attired in the skin of a leopard, adorned in
venomous serpent as ornaments all over the body, he is dearest of Ganga and
Chandra, he is Lord of Kashi, he is the destroyer of woods like sins in the
Kali era, he is the provider of auspiciousness like Kalpavruksha, he is a storehouse of virtues, he is the destroyer of Kandharpa/Kamadeva. The supreme
Lord Shankara who is the provider of liberation from repeated births, and destroyer
of wicked, kindly bless us with all the auspiciousness.
Oh! Mortals, why do not you
meditate upon that supreme Lord Rama who is wielded in powerful Kodhanda which
represent ‘time’, powerful arrows symbolize Paramanu, Lava, Nimisha, Varsha,
Yuga, Kalpa is the component of ‘Time’?
Rama after listening to
valuable suggestions of Samudradevatha called out for his Ministers and
informed “ Oh! Dear ones, do not delay, construct a huge bridge across the
ocean, in this way, we can reach on the other side of the ocean.” Jambava with
folded hands spoke “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Ramachandra, Oh! Raghukulathilaka, your
name itself is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of worldly existence; hence
we do not take much time to cross this trivial ocean.” Vayuputhra speaks “Oh!
Prabho, your splendor is Badavagni/forest fire that could dry up the ocean water
which has filled with the tears of the wives of your enemies, that is why it
tastes salty.” All those Vanaras felt immensely pleased with the words of
Hanuman and admiringly looked at Raghava. Jambava called for two Vanara
brothers Nala and Neela, instructed them to begin the construction of bridge
contemplating upon Lord Rama. He called out for the huge Vanarasena and spoke
“Oh! Vanaras and bears, kindly listen to my request, contemplate upon the lotus
feet of Ramachandra and begin the construction of the bridge in pleasure, Oh!
Vikatavanarans go in groups and bring huge trees and mountains to deposit into
the ocean.” The Vanaras and bears cheered “Victory to Ramachandra” and
enthusiastically scattered to all directions.
The Vanaras and bears
uprooted huge trees and mountains like a sport and gave to Nala and Neela, and
they began to construct the bridge across the ocean. The huge trees offered in
the hands of Nala and Neela held it as a ball, the supreme Lord Kripanidhi,
smiled looking at the beautiful construction of the bridge “This place is most
beautiful, and has a great history, cannot describe in words, I will install a
Shivalinga in this sacred land, I sincerely wish to conduct the worship of Lord
Mahadeva.” Vanararaja called for few of the Vanaras and informed the wish of
Raghupathi, they have invited all the ascetics and Rishis, and consecrated a
Shiva Linga and began the worship. Rama spoke “ I have no one dear like Lord
Shiva, whoever discard the worship of Lord Shiva and address themselves as the
devotees of mine, could not approach me not even in their dreams. The dull-minded people discard the worship of Lord Shankara and devoted me, will push
to hell. The people who are enemies of Lord Shankara and worships me and vice
versa would reside in the hell for a Kalpa. Whoever visits the sacred shrine of
Rameshwara would attain my abode after leaving their mortal coil. Whoever performs
ablution on the Linga with the waters of sacred Ganga would attain Sayoojya
Mukthi in me. Whoever worships Lord Shanka without any personal motive or desires
would attain intense devotion in me. Whoever witnesses the grand bridge
constructed by me would cross the ocean of worldly existence effortlessly.” All
the sages and Rishis assembled were extremely happy to listen to Prabhu and
returned to their hermitage.
Lord Shankara speaks “Oh!
Girija, Lord Rama will not abandon his devotees who are surrendered at his
lotus feet, the highly intelligent Nala and Neela finished the construction of the
vast bridge across the ocean, thus their fame spread across the whole world, all
those trees and stones shoved in the oceans were floated and stood like a bride
across the ocean, resembled a huge pass. Oh! Devi, it was not the efficiency of
Kapis, or stones or the ocean, it was the grace of Prabhu caused the stone to float
on the ocean. It was the splendor of Raghuveera all those stones shoved to the
ocean were floated, therefore whoever worships deities other than Rama, are
dull-minded. Thus the construction of the bridge was completed and they ensured the
safety of it, the huge armies of Vanara moved forward enthusiastically
producing boisterous voice, Rama stood on the bridge and looked around the vast
ocean, all those aquatic animals rushed to the surface to get a look of that
Prabhu, there was numerous water animals, alligators, numerous species,
different colors and sizes of fishes and serpents. They all looked at Prabhu
and in standstill; therefore the watercolor was not visible. The armies of
Vanaras and bears moved forwarded after receiving the instruction from the
Prabhu. There was a huge crowd on the bridge, some of the Vanaras took skyways,
and some of them proceeded on waterways. Rama and Lakshmana looked at the funniest acts of
these Vanaras and bears and laughed out. Thus Rama along with Lakshman and huge
armies arrived on the other side of the shore; it was difficult to describe the
huge armies of Rama. They have settled in a beautiful forest and Prabhu instructed the
Vanaras and bears to remove their hunger, immediately they darted to the nearby
woods and consumed fruits at their heart's content, and began to uproot the
trees."
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