Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Garuda arrives on the beautiful mountain peak Neelashaila was received with great respect by Sage Kakabhusundi

 

Chapter - 63– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Garuda arrives on the beautiful mountain peak Neelashaila was received with great respect by Sage Kakabhusundi

 

The King of birds /Garuda who is wise and an ardent devotee of Thribhuvanapathi, the celestial vehicle of Lord Sri Hari was under the clutches of Maya, if so, it is pathetic to talk about the ordinary Jeeva drenched in worldly matters. The powerful Maya of Lord Sri Hari did not spare even Lord Bhrama or Lord Shiva, what to talk about the poor creatures like humans? Keeping in mind the powerful Maya of Mayapathi, the Sages and deities adore the Maya of the Lord.

Garuda arrived in the blue mountain/Neelashaila where the illustrious Sage Kakabusundi who is an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Hari settled, surprisingly, the mere sight of the beautiful blue mountain removed all the delusion from the heart of Garuda, he rejoiced at heart, all his grief and pain disappeared. Garuda took a bath in the lake and drank the nectar-like water at his heart's content, later he took a seat under the shade of the Banyan tree, his heart was full of joy. Soon, flocks of different species of birds assembled on the site, and the Sage Kakabhusundi was about to begin the exploits of Lord Sri Ramachandra to his aged listeners.  At that moment, King of birds arrived on the spot, Sage Kakabhusundi was delighted to see Garuda among his listeners, Sage received Garuda reverentially, enquired his welfare, and offered a respected seat, after worshiping King of birds, the Sage Kakabusundi/crow began to sing the exploits of Lord Rama beautifully.

Gyani Bhagatha  Siromani Thribuvanapathi Kara Jana | Thahi Moha  Maya Nara  Paavara  Karahi Gumana ||

Siva Biranchi Kahu Mohayi Ko Hai Bapurana | Asa Jiya  Jani Bhajahi Muni Mayapathi Bhagavana ||

Gayau Garuda  Jaha Basayi Bhusunda | Mathi Akunda Haribhagathi Akhanda || Dhekhi Saila  Prasanna Mana Gayau | Maya Moha  Soch Sab Gayau || Kari Thadaga Bhanjjana Jalapana | Bata Thara  Gayau Hridhaya Harashana || Bridhdha Bridhdha Bihanga  Thaha Aaye | Sunai Rama Ke Charitha  Suhaye || Katha Aarambha Karai Soyi Chaha | Thehi Samaya  Gayau Khaganaha || Aavatha Dhekhi Sakala  Khagaraja | Harasheau Bayasa  Sahitha Samaja || Athi Aadhara Khagapathi Kara Keenha| Swagatha Poochi Suasana  Dheenha || Kari Pooja  Sametha  Anuraga | Madhurabachana  Thab Boleau Kaga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu highly praises the virtues and wisdom of Sage Kakabusundi who has assumed the form of crow to worship Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 62– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu highly praises the virtues and wisdom of Sage Kakabusundi who has assumed the form of crow to worship Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, without the association of Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, it is difficult to get the fortune of listening to the endless glories of Lord Sri Hari, and one cannot achieve the lotus feet of Lord Hari without listening to the glorious myths of the supreme Lord. It would remove the illusion and ignorance, it would enlighten the soul with the supreme knowledge of self/Jeevathma is Paramathma, and all the material and immaterial things/Prakrithi are destructible nature, and the Paramathma/soul is indestructible Purusha. The association with the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls would provide the supreme wisdom, that would eradicate the illusion, attachment to worldly matters, and it would enhance the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. The supreme Lord Raghu is not achievable by mere Japa, Thapa, Yoga, austerities, wisdom, dispassion and penances, etc. that Lord is readily achievable by pure love and devotion at his lotus feet.” Lord Mahadeva speaks to Garuda “Oh! Dear friend, there is a beautiful blue mountain/Neelashaila far from the northern side, where an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, named Sage Kakabhusundi/crow lives on the marvelous mountain peak, he is highly knowledgeable in the path of devotion to Lord Sri Ramachandra, he is an enlightened soul, amiable natured, he is wisdom and virtues personified. He continuously recites the glories of Lord Sri Hari, and he has several species of birds as listeners, hence you should visit Sage Kakabhusundi, listen to his lectures, you will get rid of grief caused by the illusion.” Garuda reverentially prostrated before Lord Shambhu and darted to the hills of Nilagiris in extreme joy. Lord Mahadeva speaks to Goddess Bhavani “Oh! Devi, I did not stop Garuda in Mount Kailash, I have understood that he is under the clutches of Maya of Mayapathi, and Garuda must have carried this pride so long and the compassionate Lord Rama wants to cure it permanently, and another reason for sending him to Neelashaila was the birds knows the language of birds better than humans. Oh! Uma, Oh! Bhavani, the Maya of Lord Mayapathi is formidable, which intellectual is free from the grip of it?”

 

Binu Sathsanga Na Harikatha  Thehi Binu Moha Na Bhaga | Moha Gaya Binu Ramapadha Hoyi Na Dhrida  Anuraga ||

Milahi Na Raghupathi Binu Anuraga | Kiya Joga  Thapa Gyana  Biraga || Uththara Dhisi Sundhara Giri Neela | Thaha Raha Kakabhusundi Suseela || Ramabhagathi Patha Parama  Prabeena | Gyani Gunagriha  Bahu Kaleena || Ramakatha So Kahayi Niranthara | Sadhara Sunahi Bibidha Bihangabar || Jayi Sunahu Thaha Hari Guna Bhoori | Hoyihi Moha Janitha  Dhukhadhoori || Mei Jab Thehi Sab Kaha Bujjayi | Chaleau Harashi Mamapadha  Siru Nayi || Thathe Uma  Na Mei Samujjava | Raghupathi Kripa Maramu Mei Pava || Hoyihi Keenha Kabahu Abhimana | So Khovai Chaha Kripanidhana || Kacchu Thehi The  Puni Mei Nahi Rakha | Samujjayi Khaga  Khagahi Kei Bhasha || Prabhu Maya  Balavantha Bhavani | Jahi Na  Moha Kavana Asa Gyani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu advises Khagapathi/Garuda to visit Santh, Mahathma, noble souls to get relieved from delusion

 

Chapter - 61– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu advises Khagapathi/Garuda to visit Santh, Mahathma, noble souls to get relieved from delusion

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Bihangapathi/Garuda arrived in Kailash, at that moment I was on my way to the abode of Lord Kubera, and you were here in Mount Kailash. Garuda was in deep distress, he reverentially prostrated at my feet and explained his qualms, I felt sympathy towards him, so I spoke pleasantly “Oh! Garuda, you have met me on my way to the abode of Lord Kubera, hence how can I teach you about the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra? Oh! Khagapathi, your qualms are the most welcoming sign, it would keep you enjoying the association of Santh, Mahatmas, and noble souls, who sing in praise of the glories of Lord Sri Ramachandra in a diverse manner relentlessly, which you would enjoy heartily. They will sing the exploits of Lord Rama who is none other than the absolute Bhramam personified as the son of Kosala. Oh! Garuda, I shall send you to a marvelous site where you would get to listen to the endless glories of Lord Rama, the place where the matchless splendor of Lord Sri Hari is recited on a regular basis, and I am certain that all your qualms and delusion would get disappeared as soon as you get to listen to them, it would enhance your love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Rama as well.”

Paramathura Bihangapathi  Aayau Thab Mo Pasa | Jatha Raheau Kubera  Griha  Rahihu Uma Kailasa ||

Thehi Mama Padha  Sadhara Siru  Nava | Puni Aapana  Sandheha Sunava || Suni Tha  Kari Binathi  Mridhubani | Premasahitha  Mei Kaheau Bhavani || Milehu Garuda  Maraga  Maha Mohi | Kavana Bhanthi Samujjavau Thohi || Thabahi Hoyi  Sab Samsaya  Bhanga | Jab Bahu Kala Karia  Sathsanga || Sunia  Thaha Hari  Katha Suhayi | Nana Bhanthi Muninha Jo Gayi || Jehi Mahu Aadhi Madhya  Avasana | Prabhu Prathipadhya  Ramabhagavana || Nitha Hari Katha  Hotha Jaha  Bhayi | Padavau Thaha Sunahu Thumha Jayi || Jayihi Sunatha Sakala Sandheha | Ramacharana  Hoyihi Athi Neha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Bhrama advises Garuda/Khagapathi to take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Shambhu

 

Chapter - 60– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Lord Bhrama advises Garuda/Khagapathi to take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Shambhu

 

Maharishi Narada after advising Garuda, proceeded to Bhramaloka, praising the unconquerable Maya of Mayapathi Lord Sri Ramachandra. In the meantime, Khagapathi/Garuda went to Bhramaloka and explained his delusion to Lord Bhrama, upon this Chathurana overwhelmed with the love and devotion for Rama, bowed his head praising the unconquerable Maya of Lord Sri Ramachandra, the creator thought “The Maya of Mayapathi Lord Sri Ramachandra is unconquerable, even the enlightened Rishis and Sages and myself had been the victim of that Maya, the animate and inanimate things created in the Universe with the influence of Maya by the supreme Lord is indomitable, certainly the Khagapathi is under the influence of Maya of the Lord.” Lord Bhrama spoke compassionately “Oh! Son of Vinatha, Dear Garuda, the Lord Shambhu is the knower of all, he is a passionate devotee of Lord Rama, Oh! Dear child, meet Lord Shankara and get cleared all your qualms, he alone could remove your delusion.” Thus, Khagapathi darted to Lord Shambhu after listening to the advice of Lord Bhrama.

Asa Kahi Chale  Devarishi  Karatha Rama  Gunagana | Hari Maya  Bala Baranatha Puni Puni  Parama Sujana ||

Thab Khagapathi Biranchi Pahi Gayau | Nija Sandheha  Sunavatha Bhayau || Suni Biranchi Ramahi Siru Nava | Samujji Prathapa Prema  Athi Cchava || Mana Mahu Karayi  Bichara  Bidhatha | Maya Basa  Kabi Kobidha Gyatha || Hari Maya  Kara  Amithi Prabhava | Bipula Bara  Jehi  Mohi  Nachava || Aga Jagamaya  Jaga Mama Uparaja | Nahi  Aacharaja  Moha  Khagaraja || Thab Bole  Bidhi Gira Suhayi | Jana Mahesa  Rama Prabhuthayi || Bainatheya  Sankara Pahi Jahu | Thatha Anantha Poochahu Jani Kahu || Thaha Hoyihi Thava Samsaya Hani | Chaleau Bihanga  Sunatha Bidhi Bani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Maharishi Narada advises Garuda to take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Bhrama

 

Chapter - 59– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Maharishi Narada advises Garuda to take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Bhrama

 

The King of bird, Garuda thought “The mere utterance of ‘Ra Ma’, the name of Lord Rama would make the Jeeva free from sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and repeated births but unfortunately Rama could not defeat the Nagapasha shot by the wicked demon on the battlefield.” Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, thus Garuda wrapped up in various thoughts and the light of wisdom did not help him to get rid of his illusion and misconception, he was fallen pry to full of anxiousness and fallacy, like the way you did before knowing the divinity of Lord Rama. Garuda approached Maharishi Narada and praised himself for devouring the Nagapasha that fastened Lord Rama on the battlefield. The compassionate Maharishi Narada after listening to Garuda began to speak pleasantly “Oh! Garuda, listen to me carefully, the Maya of Ramapathi is formidable, it won’t leave a single Jeeva, it steals the intellect of the wise and pushes them to utter delusion. The Maya of Mayapathi is like a cloud that takes away the wisdom, Oh! Khagapathi, Once, I was under the spell of Maya, I was got fooled myself with the influence of Maya. You are already under the spell of Maya, which is deep-rooted in your heart, hence my words cannot erase the misapprehension from your heart. Oh! Khagesa, kindly take shelter at the lotus feet of Chathuranana/Lord Bhrama, and seek his opinion to get rid of your illusion.”

Bhava  Bandhana The  Chootahi  Nara Japi Ja Kara  Nama | Kharba  Nisachara  Bandheau Nagapasa  Soyi  Rama ||

Nana Bhanthi  Manahi Samujjava | Pragata Na  Gyana Hridhaya Bhrama Cchava || Khedha  Khinna  Mana Tharka  Badayi | Bhayau Mohabasa  Thumharihi  Nayi|| Byakula  Gayau Devarishi Pahi | Kahesi Jo Samsaya  Nija Mana Mahi || Suni Naradhahi Lagi  Athi Dhaya | Sunu Khaga  Prabala Rama  Kai Maya || Jo Gyaninha  Kara Chitha Apaharayi | Bariayi Bimoha  Mana Karayi || Jehi Bahu Bara Nachava  Mohi | Siyi  Byapi Bihangapathi Thohi || Mahamoha  Upaja  Ura  Thore | Mitihi Na Begi Kahe Khaga More || Chathuranana Pahi Jahu Khagesa | Soyi Karehu Jehi Hoyi Nidhesa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Garuda gets disappointed watching Lord Rama fastened by the Nagapasha on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 58– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Garuda gets disappointed watching Lord Rama bound by the Nagapasha on the battlefield

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, I have assumed the form of a swan, and took a seat among the audience, listening to the lectures of Sage Kakabhusundi for a very long time, after that, I have returned to Mount Kailash. Oh! Devi Girija, I have explained all those exploits of Lord Rama that was I have heard from Sage Kakabhusundi, I shall explain the origin of the ‘Sri Ramacharitha Manas’, the beautiful lake like exploits of Lord Rama to you. During the vicious battle between Lord Rama and Meghnatha, the compassionate Lord allowed himself to be bound by the Nagapasha as an amusement that was shot against him, at that very moment Maharishi Narada informed Garuda to hurry to the battlefield to relieve Lord Rama from the clutches of Nagapasha. Garuda, the dedicated attendant of Lord Sri Hari, and the devourer of serpents rushed to the battlefield and swallowed all those serpents fastened Rama, and returned to his abode. But Garuda was deeply dejected to watch the Lord fastened by the Nagapasha and was unable to get out of it, Garuda absorbed in various thoughts “If Lord Rama is the absolute Bhramam personified as the son of Kosala, why he could not get rid of Nagapasha? If the all-pervasive Bhramam, free from Maya/delusion, has neither birth nor death, changeless, dispassionate, pure, and unblemished, why I did not witness the divinity in Lord Rama?”

 

Thab Kacchu Kala Marala Thanu Dhari Thaha Keenha Nivasa | Sadhara Suni Raghupathi Guna Puni  Aayau Kailasa ||

Girija  Kaheau  So Sab  Ithihasa | Mei Jehi Samaya  Gayau Khaga  Pasa || Ab So Katha Sunahu Jehi Hethu | Gayau Kaga  Pahi Khaga  Kula Kethu || Jab Raghunatha  Keenhi  Ranakreeda | Samujjatha Charitha Hothi Mohi Breeda || Indhrajeeth Kara Aapu Badhayo | Thab Naradha  Muni Garuda  Padayo || Bandhana Kati  Gayo Uragadha| Upaja  Hridhaya  Prachanda  Bishadha || Prabhu Bandhana  Samujjatha  Bahu Bhanthi | Karatha Bichara  Uraga Aaarathi || Byapaka  Bhrama Biraja  Bageesa | Maya  Moha  Para Paraseesa ||So Avathara  Suneau Jagamahi | Dhekheau  So Prabhava  Kacchu Nahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Mahadeva describes the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi

 

Chapter - 57– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Lord Mahadeva describes the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “The beautiful lake located on the pinnacle of the Neelashaila was packed with different colors of lotus flowers, the water was crystal clear and sweet like nectar, a flock of swans was beautifully moving on the water and the buzzing noise of bees was added attractiveness to the place. Oh! Devi, Sage Kakabusundi was settled in the Neelashaila, definitely, this peak would outlast even after the deluge. The Neelashaila is far beyond the reach of Maya/illusion, impurities of lust, anger, desire, ego, pride, jealousy, etc. even though the Universe was created by the influence of Maya. Oh! Devi, I shall describe the daily practices of Sage Kakabusundhi who has assumed the form of crow to worship Lord Sri Hari. He practices meditation under the Peepal tree, he performs Japa/recitation of prayers under the shade of Palasha tree, and the rest of the hours he gives lectures on the legend of Lord Sri Hari sitting under the shade of Banyan tree, and there would be a flock of birds as listeners. Oh! Devi, when I have arrived in the Neelashaila I found the Sage Kakabhusundi beautifully singing the marvelous exploits of Lord Rama, and there were several swans on the lake attentively listening to it, I was so thrilled watching the beautiful sight instantly got rid of grief and exhaustion, the devotion of the crow and the several species of birds was beyond description.”

 

Seethala Amala  Madhurajala  Jalaja  Bipula  Bahuranga | Koojatha  Kalarava  Hamsa Gana  Gunjjatha Manjjual Bhringa ||

Thehi Giri  Ruchira Basayi Khaga Soyi | Thasu Nasa  Kalpantha Na Hoyi || Mayakritha Gunadhosha  Aneka | Moha Manoja  Aadhi Abibeka || Rahe Byapi  Samastha  Jagamahi | Thehi Giri Nikata  Kabahu Nahijahi || Thaha Basi Harihi  Bhajayi Jimi  Kaga | So Sunu Uma  Sahitha Anuraga || Peepara Tharu  Thara Dhyana  So Dharayi | Japa Jagya  Pakari  Thara Karayi || Aab Cchaha Kara Manasa  Pooja | Thaji  Hari  Bhajanu Kaju Nahi  Dhooja || Bara Thara  Kaha  Harikatha Prasanga | Aavahi  Sunahi  Aneka  Bihanga || Ramacharitha Bichithra  Bidhi Nana | Prema Sahitha  Kara Sadhara  Gana || Sunahi  Sakala Mathi  Bimala Marala | Basahi Niranthara  Je Thehi Thala || Jab Mei  Jayi So  Kauthuka Dhekha | Ura Upaja  Aanandha  Bisesha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The legend of Rama would remove the Bhavaroga/the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births

 

Chapter - 56– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The legend of Rama would remove the Bhavaroga/the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi, the King of birds Garuda had several doubts in his mind after watching the fierce battle between Rama and Meghanatha/Indhrajeeth, he went to Sage Kakabusundi put forward the same question, Oh! Uma, listen to me carefully, I shall explain to you the reason why Sage Kakabhusundi assumed the form of a crow and worshiped Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Sumukhi, Oh! Sulochani, the legend of Rama would remove the Bhavaroga/the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births. Oh! Devi, in your previous birth you have born as Sati/ Dhakshakanya/daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, and you had a heated argument with your father and abandoned your body in the fire sacrifice/Dhakshayaga, eventually, my Ganas/comrades wrecked the Yaga and created a huge chaos in the palace of Dhaksha, you know everything clearly. Oh! Dear darling, your separation brought intense grief to me, I have become inconsolable started wandering all over the Earth aimlessly, through the mountains, beautiful forests, hills, rivers, etc. but I did not achieve serenity of mind even after wandering through the beautiful lands, the grief of separation from you was intense I could not find peace even after roaming through those beautiful lands, finally, I have arrived in the magnificent hills of Neelashaila/blue mountain which is far from the northern side, surrounded by four charming golden peaks, that bears a cluster of Bitapa, Vatavruksha, Palasha, and mango trees respectively. On the pinnacle of this magnificent Neelashaila, there was a beautiful tarn/lake with lovely stairs to the water, that took all my attraction, I was completely absorbed by the beauty of it.”

Yesia  Prasanna  Bihangapathi  Keenhi Kaga  Sana Jayi | So Sab  Sadhara  Kahihau  Sunahu Uma  Mana Layi ||

Mei Jimi Katha Suni  Bhava Mochani | So Prasanga  Sunu Sumukhi  Sulochani || Prathama Dhaccha  Griha Thava  Avathara | Sathi Nama  Thab Raha  Thumhara || Dhaccha Jagya  Thava Bha Apamana | Thumha Athi Krodha  Thaje  Thab Prana || Mama  Anucharanha  Keenha Makha  Bhanga | Janahu Thumha So  Sakala Prasanga || Thab Athi Socha Bhayau Mana More | Dhukhi Bhayau Biyoga  Priya Thore || Sundhara Bana  Giri Saritha  Thadaga | Kauthuka  Dhekhatha Phirau Beraga || Giri Sumera  Uththara Dhisi Dhoori | Neela Saila Yek  Sundhara Bhoori || Thasu Kanakamaya  Sikhara Suhaye | Chari Charu More Mana Bhaye || Thinha Para  Yek Yek  Bitapa  Bisala | Bata Peepara  Pakari Rasala || Sailopari  Sara Sundhara  Soha | Mani Sopana  Dhekhi Manamoha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would drive away from the sufferings of worldly existence, and the Jeeva would cross the unfathomable ocean of Samsara at ease

 

Chapter - 55– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would drive away from the sufferings of worldly existence, and the Jeeva would cross the unfathomable ocean of Samsara at ease

Devi Girija speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Mahadeva, how did Sage Kakabhusundi attain the appearance of a crow, even after having deep insight, great devotion, and virtues? Oh! Prabho, how did the crow achieve the marvelous story of ‘Sri Ramacharitha Manas”? Oh! Kamari, how did you get to know the ‘Sri Ramacharitha”? kindly fill my ears with all those information, Oh! Prabho, King of bird, Garuda is the essence of virtue and knowledge, he is a sincere servant of Lord Sri Hari, and lives close to the Lord, why did Garuda leave the host of Sages and approach Sage Kakabhusundi to listen to the exploits of Lord Rama? Oh! Prabho, Garuda, and Sage Kakabhusundi are passionate devotees of Lord Sri Hari, how did the conversation between them take place?” Lord Mahadeva was highly pleased to watch the inquisitiveness, and the innocence of Devi Girija, and he began to speak pleasantly “Oh! Devi Girija, Oh! Sati, you are an extremely fortunate one, your curiosity is beneficial to the whole world, you are virtuous, and you have an abundance of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Devi, kindly listen to me carefully, the legend of Sri Rama is highly meritorious, and it would remove illusion and wrong perception of the Jeeva, it would enhance the faith in Lord Sri Ramachandra, the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would drive away from the sufferings of worldly existence, and the Jeeva would cross the unfathomable ocean of Samsara at ease.”

Ramaparayana Gyana  Ratha Gunagara Mathi Dheera | Natha Kahahu Kohi Karana  Payau Kaka Sareera ||

Yaha Prabhu Charitha  Pavithra Suhava | Kahahu Kripala  Kaga Kaha  Pava ||  Thumha Kehi Bhanthi  Suna Madhanari | Kahahu Mohi  Athi Kauthuka  Bhari || Garuda  Mahagyani Gunarasi | Hari Sevaka  Athi Nikata  Nivasi || Thehi  Kehi Hethu Kaga Sana  Jayi | Suni Katha  Muni Nikara  Bihayi || Kahahu Kavana  Bidhi Bha  Sambadha | Dhoau Haribhagatha  Kaga  Uragadha || Gauri  Gira Suni  Sarala Suhayi | Bole Siva  Sadhara Sukha  Payi || Dhanya Sathi  Pavana Mathi  Thori | Raghupathi Charana Preethi Nahi  Thori || Sunahu Parama Puneetha Ithihasa | Jo Suni Sakala  Loka Bhrama  Nasa || Upajayi  Ramacharana  Biswavasa | Bhava Nidhi  Thara Nara  Binahi Prayasa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Devi Girija requests Lord Shambhu to explain the origin of ‘Sri Ramacharitha Manas’

 

Chapter - 54– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Devi Girija requests Lord Shambhu to explain the origin of ‘Sri Ramacharitha Manas’

 

Devi Girija spoke “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Mahadeva!  Sage Kakabhusundi was a fervent devotee of Lord Sri Ramachandra, he was dispassionate, steadfast, wise, and intelligent, why did he assume the form of a crow to worship Lord Sri Rama? Kindly clear my doubts. Oh! Purari,/slayer of demon Thripura, the Veda declares that 1) one in thousand of Jeeva would achieve the true devotion, steadfastness, observe austerities and penance,  2) one in ten millions of righteous Jeeva would follow the austerities, and achieve Birakthi/dispassion, and take extreme delight in being Viraktha 3) one in ten millions of Jeeva who are dispassionate would achieve the supreme knowledge/knowledge of Athma/Athma is Paramathma. 4) Hardly one in ten million enlightened Jeeva would achieve the state of Jeevan Muktha. 5) and one in thousands of renounced souls would achieve the oneness to the Bhrama are the fountain of bliss/ free from dualities of pain and pleasure, good and evil, respect and disrespect, etc. these are enlightened souls grown beyond differences, religious rites, Karma, are completely absorbs in absolute Bhramam. Oh! Suraraya,/Lord of Lords, whoever takes pleasure in the Sri Ramacharitha Manasa would get rid of Maya/illusion, which is extremely difficult to achieve. Oh! Prabho, kindly explain how did the Sage Kakabhusundi who has the form of a crow has achieved the supreme state of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari?”

 

Biratha Gyana  Bigyana  Dhrida Rama Charana Athi  Neha |Bayasa  Thana Raghupathi  Bhagathi  Mohi  Paramasandheha ||

Nara Sahasra  Maha  sunahu Purari | Koau Yek  Hoyi Dharma  Bhrathadhari || Dharmaseela  Kotika  Maha KOyi | Bishaya  Bimukha  Biraga Ratha Hoyi || Koti Biraktha Madhya  Shruthi Kahayi | Samyaka  Gyana Sakritha  Koau Lahayi || Gyanavantha  Kotika  Maha Koau | Jeevanmuktha  Sakritha Jaga  Soau || Thinha Sahasra  Mahau  Sab Sukha  Khani | Dhurllabha  Bhramaleena  Bigyani || Dharmaseela  Biraktha  Aru Gyani | Jeevanmuktha  Bhramapara Prani || Sab The  So Dhurllabha Suraraya | Ramabhagathi Ratha Gatha  Madha Maya || So Haribhagathi  Kaga  Kimi Payi | Bisvanatha  Mohi Kahahu Bujjayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Devi Girija expresses her devotion to Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 53– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Devi Girija expresses her devotion to Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Devi Bhavani spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kripayathana, I have no delusion left in me after listening to the various legends of the absolute Bhramam personified as the son of Kosala, I have attained the ultimate object of my life, you have marvelously explained the glories of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the embodiment of wisdom and bliss. Oh! Prabho, my soul drank the nectar-like glories of Lord Rama explained by your moon-like face, which was received through the two ears like cups, I feel extremely blissful and contented. The Sages and Rishis have achieved eternal bliss and liberation by constantly listening to the glories of Lord Sri Hari which worked as a wooden log to cross the ocean of mundane existence and repeated births. The legends of Lord Sri Hari are nectar to ear and pleasing to mind although the Jeeva drenched in worldly matters would enjoy listening to it, if not they are unfortunate and destroyer of the soul after achieving the rarest birth as a human. Oh! Prabho, I have listened to the ‘Ramacharitha Manasa”/the lake-like exploits of Sri Ramacharitha which was recited beautifully by sage Kakabhusundi to Garuda, and I have felt extremely blissful listening to you.”

 

Thumhari Kripa Kripayathana  Ab Krithakrithya  Na Moha | Janeau Ramaprathapa Prabhu Chidhanandha Sandhoha|| Natha  Thavanana  Sasi  Shravatha  Katha  Sudha Raghubeera |Shravana Putaniha Manapana Kari  Nahi Aghatha Mathidheera ||

Ramacharitha  Je Sunatha  Aghahi | Ramabisesha Jana Thinha Nahi || Jeevanmuktha Mahamuni  Jeau | Hariguna  Sunahi Niranthara Theau || Bhavasagara  Chaha  Para Jo Pava | Ramakatha Tha Kaha Dhrida Nava || Bishayinha Kaha PUni  Hariguna grama | Shravana Sukhadha  Aru Mana Abhirama ||  Shravanavantha Asa Ko  Jagamahi | Jahi Na  Raghupathi Charitha Sohahi || The Jada  Jeeva  Nijathmaka  Ghathi | Jinhahi  Na Raghupathi  Katha Sohathi || Haricharithra  Manasa Thumha  Gava | Suni  Mei Natha   Amithi  Sukhapava || Thumha Jo  Kahi Yaha Katha Suhayi | Kagabhusundi  Garuda Prathi  Gayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The glorious legend of Rama would flourish the pure love and devotion in the hearts of listeners, and it is the gateway to liberation from the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births

 

Chapter - 52– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The glorious legend of Rama would flourish the pure love and devotion in the hearts of listeners, and it is the gateway to liberation from the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births

Maharishi Narada after singing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra, returned to his abode Bhramaloka, contemplating upon Lord Rama who is the ocean of bliss and beauty. Lord Shambhu speaks “Oh! Girija, I have explained the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra according to my intellect, the legends of Rama are infinite, and beyond description, even the Veda and Devi Sharada are incompetent to describe them all. Oh! Devi, the splendor of Rama is countless as his virtues, his various incarnations and amusements are beyond description as his sacred names, would it be possible to count the raindrops? Or the grain of sand? In the same manner, the virtues and passionate sports of Lord Rama are countless. The glorious legend of Rama would flourish the pure love and devotion in the hearts of listeners, and it is the gateway to the liberation from the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births as well. Whoever reads and listens to the glorious legend of Sri Ramacharitha would achieve perpetual devotion at the lotus feet of Rama. Oh! Devi Uma, I have explained from all those glorious myths of Lord Sri Ramachandra which was earlier described by Sage Kakasbhusundi to Garuda, I have recollected a few and described them to you, hence what would you like to hear from me?”

 

Prema Sahitha Muni Naradha Barani Rama Gunagrama | Sobhasindhu Hridhaya Dhari Gaye Jaha Bidhi Dhama ||

Girija Sunahu Bisadha Yaha Katha | Mei Sab Kahi Mori Mathi  Jatha || Ramacharitha  Sathakoti  Apara | Shruthi Saradha  Na Baranai Para || Rama Anantha  Anantha Gunani | Janma Karma  Anantha Namani || Jala Seekara  Mahi Raja  Gani  Jahi | Raghupathi Charitha  Na Barani Sirahi || Bimala Katha  Haripadha  Dhayani | Bhagathi Hoyi Suni  Anapayani || Uma Kahiau Sab Katha  Suhayi| Jo Bhusundi Khagapathihi Sunayi || Kacchuka Rama  Guna  Kaheau  Bakhani| Ab Ka Kahau So Kahahu Bhavani || Suni subha  Katha Uma  Harashani | Boli Athi Bineetha Mridhu  Bani || Dhanya Dhanya  Mei Dhanya  Purari | Suneau  Ramaguna Bhavabhaya Hari ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The prayer of Maharishi Naradha

 

Chapter - 51– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The prayer of Maharishi Naradha

 

At that very moment, Maharishi Narada holding the Veena appeared before the Lord and began to sing in praise of Lord Sri Hari. “Oh!Pankajalochana/who has lotus-like eyes, Oh! Shoka Vimochana/reliever of grief and anxiety, you have a charming appearance and beautiful dark cloud complexioned limbs, you resemble honey bee that takes pleasure on the lotus-like the heart of Lord Shambhu/Kamari, Oh! The destroyer of the demon clan, the reliever of the burden of Mother Earth, delight to the noble souls, Sages, Rishis, and deities, Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of the sins, you resemble freshly formed clouds to the crops like the twice-born, you are beloved of Bhramins, you are the shelter for the distressed soul, you are the dispeller of grief, Oh! Prabho, you have killed the demons Khara, Dhushana, Thrishirass, Viradha, etc. with the might of your arms, and thereby relieved the burden of Mother Earth.  Oh! Sukharoopa/auspicious one, Oh! Ravanari/slayer of demon Ravana, Bhoobara/sustainer of the Earth, Oh! Dhasharathakula Kumudha Sudhakara/you resemble the sun that blossoms the lotus-like clan of Dhasharatha, Victory to you! Oh! Prabho, your endless glories are sung by the Veda, scriptures, Rishis, deities, Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of pride, jealousy, lust, anger, ego, greed, Oh! Prabho you are the ocean of mercy, and the dispeller of grief, you are the destroyer of the evilness of Kali era, Oh! Lord of Tulsidas, the protector of distressed souls, kindly shower your compassionate grace on us.”

 

Thehi  Avasara Muni Naradha Aaye  Karathala Beena | Gavana Lage  Rama Kala Keerathi Sadha Nabeena ||

Mamavalokaya  Pankaja  Lochana | Kripa Bilokani Socha Bimochana || Neela  Thamarasa  Syama  Kamari | Hridhaya Kanja  Makarandha  Madhupa Hari || Jathudhana  Barootha  Bala  Bhanjana | Muni Sajjana  Ranjjana  Agha Ganjjana || Bhoosura  Sasi Nava Brindha  Balahaka | Asarana  Sarana Dheena  Jana Gahaka || Bhujabala  Bipula Bara  Mahi Khanditha | Khara Dhooshana  Biradha Badha  Panditha || Ravanari  Sukharoopa  Bhoopabara | Jaya Dhasaratha  Kula Kumudha  Sudhakara || Sujasa  Purana Bidhitha Nigamagama | Gavatha  Sura Muni Santha  Samagama || Karuneeka Byaleeka  Madhakhandana | Sab Bidhi Kusala  Kosala  Mandana|| Kalimala  Mathana Nama Mamathahana | Tulasidasa Prabhu Pahi Pranatha  Jana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Vashishta requests for Ananyabhakthi/perpetual devotion as a boon to Rama

 

Chapter - 50– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Vashishta requests for Ananyabhakthi/perpetual devotion as a boon to Rama

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, kindly grant me the boon of ‘Ananya Bhakthi’ /perpetual devotion at your lotus feet, may the love and devotion at your lotus feet flourish in all my births.” Thus, Sage Vashishta returned to his hermitage, Lord Rama was highly pleased with the devotion of the Sage.  Further, Rama along with Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, and Hanuman, took a stride through the beautiful city of Ayodhya, in the meantime, the compassionate Lord ordered his attendants to bring several horses, chariots, elephants, etc. and distribute them to the people who have desired to own them. The Supreme Lord Rama who is the remover of fatigue of worldly existence, has become tired of the stroll was moved under the shade of a mango tree, where Bharatha spread his upper clothing on the ground, soon all of them were seated around the Lord. Vayuputhra fanned the Lord to remove the perspiration on the charming face, Rama felt overjoyed watching the pure love of Hanuman, and his eyes filled with tears. Lord Shambhu speaks “Oh! Girija, there is no one fortunate and devoted as Hanuman at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and the selfless service of Hanuman has been admired by several times by Lord Rama.”

 

Natha Yek  Bar Magau Ramakripa  Kari Dhehu | Janma Janama  Prabhupadha  Kamala  Kabahu Ghatai Jani Nehu ||

Asa Kahi  Muni Basishta  Griha Aaye| Kripasindhu Ke Mana Athi Bhaye || Hanuman Bharathadhika  Bhratha | Sanga Liye  Sevaka Sukhadhatha || Puni Kripala  Pura Bahera Gaye | Gaja Ratha Thuraga  Magavath Bhaye || Dhekhi Kripa  Kari Sakala  Sarahe | Dhiye Uchitha  Jinha Jinha  Theyi Chahe || Harana Sakala  Shrama Prabhu Sharama Payi | Gaye Jaha  Seethala  Avarayi || Bharatha Dheenha  Nija Basana  Dasayi | Baite Prabhu Sevahi Sab Bhayi || Maruthasutha  Thab Marutha  Karayi | Pulaka Bapusha  Lochana Jala  Bharayi || Hanumana Sama Nahi Badabagi | Nahi Koau  Ramacharana Anuragi || Girija  Jasu Preethi  Sevakayi | Bara Bara Prabhu Nija Mukha  Gayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The accumulated sins of several births get cleansed with the practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 49– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The accumulated sins of several births get cleansed with the practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Sage Vashishta speaks “Oh! Prabho, I believed that the supreme Bhramam which is the ultimate object can be achieved only through the Thapasya/penance, Yogic practices, fire sacrifices, observance of Shamadhamadhi/Sathyam, Dhaya, Shaucham, Astheyam, Arjjavam, Ahimsa, Dhanam, Dhamam, Shamam, Shuchi, celibacy, etc. Oh! Prabho, I have understood that the Japa/utterance of Vedic chants, Thapa/penance, Niyama/austerities, Joga/Yoga, strict observance of one’s own duties and religious rites, recitation of Veda and sacred scriptures, learning Nigama Agamashasthras, Thanthric texts, the performance of auspicious deeds, Gyana/wisdom, spiritual knowledge, Dhaya/kindness,  Dhama/self-control, dip in sacred rivers, the performance of deeds prescribed in Veda and scriptures, are practiced to achieve that supreme Bhramam, Oh! Prabho, I have thoroughly understood that the meritorious rewards of those above-mentioned deeds can be attained with the practice of pure love and devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, certainly, all those practices provide the fruit of it, even though the dirt cannot be removed with dirt or cannot achieve butter by churning water, hence the accumulated sins of several births can be cleansed only with the pure love and devotion like water to cleanse the dirt of impurities of the mind. Oh! Lord of Raghu, whoever devoted to the lotus feet of the supreme Bhramam which is omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, unblemished, free from impurities, changeless, has neither birth nor death, pure, would get rid of impurities of lust, desire, anger, ego, jealousy, pride, etc.”

 

Thab Mei  Hridhaya Bichara  Joga Jagya  Bratha Dhana | Ja Kahu Karia  So Paihau Dharma Na  Yehi Sama  Aana ||

Japa Thapa  Niyama  Joga Nija Dharama| Shruthi Sambhava  Nana Subha Karma || Gyana  Dhaya Dhama  Theeratha  Bhanjjana | Jaha Lagi Dharma Kahatha  Shruthi Sajjana || Agama Nigama  Purana Aneka | Pade Sune  Kara Phala  Prabhu Yeka || Thava PadhaPankaja  Preethi Niranthara | Sab Sadhana  Kara Yaha  Phala Sundara || Chootayi Mala Ki  Malahi Ke  Dhoe | Ghritha  ki Pav Koyi  Bari  Biloya || Prema Bhagathi Jala Binu  Raghurayi| Abhianthara  Mala Kabahu Na Jayi|| Soyi Sarbagya  Thagya  Soyi Panditha | Soyi Guna  Griha  Bigyana  Akhanditha || Dhaccha Sakala  Lacchana  Jutha Soyi | Jake Padha Saroja  Rathi Hoyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Vashishta praising the supreme Bhramam personified as Lord Rama

 

Chapter - 48– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Vashishta praising the supreme Bhramam personified as Lord Rama

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the people of Ayodhya are fortunate, they considered the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra as Bhrama/the creator, the embodiment of truth, wisdom, intelligence, valor, beauty, and bliss.” One day, Rama invited Sage Vashishta to his palace, and the Sage was received with great honor, washed his feet with great reverence, and sprinkled the water, while Sage Vashishta began to speak with folded hands “Oh! Raghunayaka, Oh! Rama, Oh! Kripasindhu, I have no words to praise your virtues, disciplines, and amiability, I do often bewilder watching your humility, even the Vedas are incompetent to describe your greatness, how can I describe them in words? Oh! Prabho, the Veda, and scriptures describe that the status of family priest is the most revered, initially when I was reluctant to accept it, my father Lord Bhrama said “Oh! Thatha, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra is absolute Bhramam, the omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent Lord Sri Hari is personified as Lord Rama, he is the ornament of Raghu’s clan would rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya, hence serving the all-pervasive Bhramam would multiply your meritorious rewards.”

Uma Avadhabasi  Nara Nari  Kritharatha  Roopa | Bhrama Sacchidhanandha  Ghana Raghunayaka  Jaha Bhoopa ||

 Yek Bar Basishta  Muni Aaye | Jaha Rama  Sukhadhama  Suhaye || Athi Aadhara Raghunayaka Keenha || Padha Pakhari  Padhodhaka  Leenha || Rama Sunahu Muni  Kaha Kara  Jori | Kripasindhu Binathi Kacchu Mori || Dhekhi Dhekhi Aacharana  Thumhara | Hotha Moha  Mama Hridhaya  Apara || Mahima Amithi Bedha  Nahi Jana | Mei Kehi Bhanthi Kahau Bhagavana|| Uparohithya  Karma Athi Mandha | Bedha  Purana  Sumrithi  Kara Nindha || Jab Na  Leau  Mei Thab Bidhi Mohi | Kaha  Labha  Aage  Sutha Thohi || Paramathma  Bhrama Nara  Roopa | Hoyihi Raghukula  Bhooshana  Bhoopa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The large assembly of preceptors, Bhramins, sages, ministers, and people of Ayodhya praises the virtues of Rama

 

Chapter - 47– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The large assembly of preceptors, Bhramin, sages, ministers, and people of Ayodhya praises the virtues of Rama

 

Rama speaks “The passionate devotees of mine would take great pleasure singing in praise of my glories and listening to my glorious myths, and they would be free from the impurities of lust, desire, anger, jealous, pride, and ego, they won’t have interest in worldly matters and interest in material things which has fleeting nature, they engage in Athmavichara, meditation, and contemplation, and they are the embodiment of bliss.” The people assembled in the huge assembly hall were rejoiced listening to the nectar-like speeches of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and prostrated before the Lord who is the ocean of mercy “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kripanidhan, you are father, mother, preceptor, and kinsman, you are the all-pervasive Bhramam, you are the creator of living and non-living things, you are dear than our lives, Oh! Rama, you are beneficent to us, you represent mind, body, intellect, chiththa, Ahamkara, Prana, Karma, and Gnanendhriya, Oh! Prabho you are the protector of the Jeeva, Oh! Asurari, everyone has their own interest to attain, no one is concerned about other’s spiritual advancement, not even in their dreams.” The Lord of Raghu was highly pleased to listen to the words of pure love and devotion of the people assembled, thus they bade farewell to Rama, and returned to their home recollecting the marvelous speech of the Lord.

Mama Guna  Grama Nama Ratha  Gatha Mamatha  Madha Moha | Tha Kara  Sukha  Soyi Janayi Paranandha  Sandhoha ||

Sunatha  Sudhasama  Bachana Rama Ke | Gahe Sabani Padha  Kripadhama  Ke || Janani Janaka  Guru Bandhu Hamare | Kripanidhana  Prana The  Pyare || Thanu Dhanu Dhama Rama  Hithakari | Sab Bidhi Thumha Pranatharathi Hari || Asi  Sikha  Thumha Binu Dheyi Na Koau | Mathu Pitha Swaratha Ratha  Auau || Hethu Rahitha  Jaga Juga  Upakari | Thumha  Thumhara  Sevaka  Asurari || Swaratha Meetha Sakala Jaga  Mahi | Sapanehu Prabhu Paramaratha Nahi || Sab Ke  Bachana Prema rasa Sane | Suni  Raghunatha  Hridhaya  Harashane || Nija Nija  Griha Gaye  Aayasu  Payi | Baranatha Prabhu Bathakahi Suhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The practice of devotion requires innocent heart, serenity, and the mind without impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara

 

Chapter - 46– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda –The practice of devotion requires innocent heart, serenity, and the mind without impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara

Rama speaks “ I shall pray before you with folded hands, Oh! Mahathma, the devotion at my lotus feet cannot be earned without the adoration of Lord Shankara, the path of devotion is the easiest way to attain my grace, and there are no difficulties involved in it, it does not require Japa, Thapa, Yoga, fasting or vows. The practice of devotion requires an innocent heart, contented, and the mind without impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, and completely surrendered at my lotus feet. The Jeeva drenched in material matters and engages in the worship of me for personal benefits, cannot achieve my grace. I shall describe the traits of my devotees, 1) the Jeeva who is free from the impurities of the mind, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara and Mamakara 2) free from an interest in worldly matters and bondage 3) have no desire or expectation or fear or animosity against anyone is freely wander over the Earth in bliss. 4) Jeeva who does not perform rites for personal benefits, abandoned home, family, children, relatives, companions, 5) Practice austerities without pride in it 6) free from anger, lust, pride, jealousy, and ego, 7) enjoys the company of Santh, Mahathma and noble souls, 8) consider the Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, Moksha as mere grass, and have firm faith in me without any deep analysis.”

Aurau Yek  Guputha  Math  Sabahi Kahau Kara Jori | Sankara  Bhajana  Bina  Nara Bhagathi Na Pavayi Mori ||

Kahahu Bhagathi Patha Kavana Prayasa| Joga Na Makha Japa Thapa Upavasa || Sarala Subhava  Na Man  Kutilayi | Jatha Labha  Santhosha  Sadhayi || Mora Dasa  Kahayi Nara Asa | Karayi Thau Kahahu  Kaha Biswasa || Bahuth Kahau Ka Katha  Badayi | Yehi Aacharana  Basya  Mei Bhayi || Baira Na  Bigraha  Aasana Na  Thrasa | Sukhamaya  Thahi Sadha Sab Aasa || Anarambha  Aniketha  Amani| Anagha  Arosha  Dhaccha  Bigyani || Preethi Sadha  Sajjana  Samsarga | Thrina  Sama  Bishaya  Swarga  Apabarga || Bhagathi  Paccha  Hada Nahi Sadathayi | Dhushta Tharka  Sab  Dhoori  Bahayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The highly meritorious deed is the worship of Bhramanas/twice-born by word, mind, and deed - The Rishis and deities are propitious to those Jeeva who selflessly serve the Brahmins

 

Chapter - 45– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The highly meritorious deed is the worship of Bhramanas/twice-born by word, mind, and deed - The Rishis and deities are propitious to those Jeeva who selflessly serve the Brahmins

Rama speaks “Oh! Mahathma, the Jeeva who is drenched in worldly matters and physical pleasures, are ignorant and unfortunate, even after attaining the rarest birth as a human if it was not utilized for crossing the mundane existence by practicing Shamadhamadhi/austerities and penance, that Jeeva is disrespectful meets the fate of self-murderer. If you seek happiness and welfare whiling living on the Earth and afterlife, listen to me carefully, and store them in your hearts, the Vedas and Puranas emphasizes that the devotion at my lotus feet is the pleasant path to achieve serenity of mind, and cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence. The ignorant Jeeva drenched in material matters such as possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, relatives, companion, wife, children, etc. constantly undergo suffering and pain /Thapathrya, finds it difficult to achieve devotion, eventually fails to achieve my grace. Therefore, the practice of devotion is the only way to achieve my grace, which would be possible only with the association of Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls. The association of Mahatmas is not possible without the piousness of the several births, the communion with the devotees of the Lord would bring an end to the Garbhavasa Dhukham/repeated births and death. The highly meritorious deed is the worship of Bhramanas/twice-born by word, mind, and deed, the Rishis and deities are propitious to those Jeeva who selflessly serve the Brahmins.”

Jo Na Tharai Bhavasagara Nara Samaja  Asa Payi | So Kritha Nindhaka  Mandhamathi Athmahana Gathi Jayi ||

Jau Paraloka  Iha  Sukha  Chahahu| Suni Mama  Bachana Hridhaya  Dhrida Gahahu || Sulabha  Sukhadha  Maraga Yaha Bhayi | Bhagathi Mori Purana  Shruthi Gayi || Gyana Agama  Prathyuha  Aneka | Sadhana Kadina  Na Man  Kahau Teka || Karatha  Kashta Bahu Pavayi Koau | Bhakthiheena  Mohi Priya  Nahi Soau || Bhakthi Suthanthra  Sakala Sukha  Khani | Binu Sathsanga  Na Pavahi  Prani || Punya Punjja Binu Milahi  Na Santha | Sathsangathi Samsrithi Kara Antha || Punya Yek  Jaga Mahu Nahi Dhooja | Mana Krama  Bachana Bipra  Padhapooja || Sanukoola  Thehi Para Muni Deva | Jo  Thaji Kapatu Karayi Dhvija Seva ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The unfortunate Jeeva hurls themselves into sufferings of worldly existence, and repeated births

 

Chapter - 44– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The unfortunate Jeeva hurls themselves into sufferings of worldly existence, and repeated births

 

The unfortunate Jeeva drenched in impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, undergoes constant miseries and grief of worldly existence, and blame the Time, deities, and fate for their ill-fortune. All the happiness and pleasures from the senses are short living nature, eventually, it hurls the Jeeva in constant grief. The dull-minded, drenched in impurities of the mind, and sensual pleasures, are ordained to consume toxic poison instead of nectar. These miserable Jeeva hurl themselves into eighty-four lakh Yonis/species of four divisions, continue to drive by Maya, and perform Karma with the influence of time, destiny, and nature, etc. The Jeeva who has no self-interest, sincerely worship me, and perform the austerities, Shamadhamadhi, and have perfect control over sense, cross the unfathomable ocean of mundane existence with the wind like my grace, attains preceptor to guide them to the path of righteousness.”

 

So  Parathra Dhukha Pavayi Sira Dhuni Dhuni  Pacchithayi | Kalahi Karmahi Eswarahi Miththya Dhosha  Lagayi ||

Yehi Thana Kara Phala Bishaya Na  Bhayi | Swargau Svalpa  Antha Dhukhadhayi || Nara Thanu Payi Bishaya Mana Dhehi | Palati Sudha  The Sad  Bisha Lehi || Thahi Kabahu Bhala Kahayi Bhala  Kahayi Na Koyi| Gunjja Grahayi  Parasamani Khoyi || Aakara Chari  Laccha  Chaurasi | Joni Bhramatha Yaha Jeeva  Abinasi || Phiratha Sadha  Maya Kara  Prera | Kala Karma  Subhava Guna  Ghera || Kabahuak Kari Karuna  Nara Dhehi| Dhetha Esa  Binu Hethu Sanehi || Nara Thanu Bhava  Baridhi  Kahau  Bero | Sanmukha  Marutha  Anugraha  Mero || Karanadhara  Sadhguru Dhrida Nava | Dhurllabha Saja  Sulabha  Kari  Pava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – whoever does not strive for the achievement of the supreme Bhramam/Athmavichara, even after obtaining the rarest birth of human are unfortunate

 

Chapter - 43– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – whoever does not strive for the achievement of the supreme Bhramam/Athmavichara, even after obtaining the rarest birth of human are unfortunate

 

The illustrious Sanakadhis who are the liberated souls/Jeevanmuktha, the absolute Bhramam embodied as the ascetics took great pleasure in the various amusements of Lord Rama, hence the Jeeva whoever does not take pleasure in the glorious legend of Sri Hari is stonehearted. One day Lord Raghu invited Sage Vashishta, Rishis, Sages, and the illustrious Bhramins in the assembly, and all of them were received with great honor and took the seats arranged for them. The Supreme Lord Rama who is the destroyer of Garbhavasadhukha/repeated births, addressed the assembly “Oh! Mahathma, whatever I utter are not out of attachment to the world, I do not compel to do something which is worthless to practice, or I do not enforce my power on the people of Ayodhya, therefore kindly listen to me and act whatever feasible for you, and whoever follows my instructions sincerely is dear to me, if I utter anything unpleasant, kindly correct me. The Veda and scriptures highly emphasize that the human birth is rare to achieve, even for the deities and it is most appropriate for spiritual endeavors, and advancement, it is the gateway for liberation from the sufferings of worldly existence, therefore whoever does not strive for the achievement of that supreme Bhramam, even after obtaining the rarest birth of human are unfortunate.”

 

Jeevanmuktha  Bhramapara  Charitha Sunahi Thaji Dhyana | Je Hari  Katha Na Karahi Rathi Thinha  Ke Hiya  Pashana ||

Yek Bara  Raghunatha  Bolaye | Guru Dhvija  Purabasi  Sab Aaye || Baite Guru Muni Aru  Dhvija  Sajjana | Bole Bachana  Bhagatha  Bhava Bhanjana || Sunahu Sakala Purajana  Mama Bani | Kahau Na Kacchu Mamatha Ura  Aani || Nahi Aneethi Nahi Kacchu Prabhuthayi | Sunahu Karahu Jo Thumhahi Sohayi || Soyi Sevaka Priyathama  Mama Soyi | Mama  Anusasana  Manai Joyi || Jau  Aneethi  Kacchu Bhashai Bhayi | Thau Mohi  Barajahu Bhaya  Bisarayi || Bade  Bhaga  Manusha  Thanu Pava | Sura  Dhurllabha Sab Granthanhi Gava || Sadhana  Dhama  Moccha Kara  Dhwara | Payi  Na Jehi  Paraloka  Savara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Karma/good and bad deeds are the product of Maya/illusion and ignorance

 

Chapter – 42– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Karma/good and bad deeds are the product of Maya/illusion and ignorance

 

Rama speaks “Oh! Dear Brother, the good and evil Karma are the product of Maya/illusion, Jeeva drenched in Maya forced to commit good and bad deeds,/ due to the influence Roopa/forms, Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste,  and Gandha/smell the Jeeva engages in various Karma. The ignorance causes to commit the sin, and the dispassion and renunciation keep the Jeeva away from the sin.”

 

Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna were rejoiced at heart listening to the nectar-like speeches of Rama, their heart was brimming with love for the supreme Bhramam, they repeatedly prostrated before the Lord, and particularly Hanuman was transported to a state of bliss, eventually, all of them returned to the palace, in this way, every day Lord Sri Ramachandra ventured out with his brothers and Hanuman, imparting the highest of the wisdom. During these days Maharishi Narada was a daily visitor to the palace of Ayodhya, and sing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra, after witnessing the various amusement of Lord Rama, he returns to the abode of Lord Bhrama and narrate to him, Lord Viranchi replied in immense delight “Oh! Thatha, keep singing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra,” Sanakadhis praised Narada after listening to the exploits of Sri Ramachandra, they forgot the Samadhi/transcendental state and completely absorbed in listening to the praise of the Lord.

Sunahu Thatha  Maya Kritha  Guna Aru  Dhosha Aneka | Guna Yaha Ubhaya Na  Dhekhiahi Dhekhia  So Abibeka ||

Sreemukha Bachana  Sunatha Sab  Bhayi | Harashe Prema  Na Hridhaya  Samayi || Karahi Binaya  Athi Barahi  Bara | Hanumana  Hiya Harasha  Apara || Puni Raghupathi  Nija Mandhira  Gaye | Yehi Bidhi Charitha Karatha  Nitha Naye || Bara Bara  Naradhamuni Aavahi | Charitha Puneetha  Rama Ke Gavahi || Nitha Nava  Charitha  Dhekhi Muni Jahi | Bhramaloka  Sab Katha  Kahahi || Muni Biranchi  Athisaya  Sukha Manahi | Puni Puni Thatha  Karahu Guna  Ganahi || Sanakadhika  Naradhahi Sarahahi | Jadhdhyapi  Bhrama  Niratha Muni Ahahi || Suni Guna Gana Samadhi Bisari | Sadhar Sunahi Parama Adhikari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the nature of noble souls and wicked people

 

Chapter - 41– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the nature of noble souls and wicked people

 

Rama speaks “Oh! Bharatha, there was no wicked Jeeva existed in the Sathya Yuga and Thretha Yuga, but in the Dwapara Yuga there will be a sprinkle of distressed Jeevas and unfortunately in the Kali Yuga it would be the abode of atrocities, and wickedness. Oh! Dear Brother, the Veda, and Purana, the illustrious Sages and Rishis emphasize that there is no virtue as kindness, and there is no meanness as arrogance. Whoever takes pleasure in inflicting pain on others would take several births and continue to suffer the grief and pain, and whoever drenched in illusion, Kama, Krodha, Moha, Madha, Lobha, Masthshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, commit various sins, and ruin the life on Earth and afterlife as well. Oh! Bharatha, I represent death/Lord Yama, disperse the fruit of Karma/deeds of the Jeeva, the fortunate ones, Sages, Rishis, deities, worship me, thereby get rid of sufferings of worldly existence, and repeated births/Garbhavasa Dhukham. They practice Shamadhamadhi/Sathyam, Shama, Dhamam, Dhanam, Dhaya, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, Ahimsa, Shaucham, etc. renounce from good and evil actions and take refuge in me. Oh! Thatha, I have described the character of the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls who worship me and get rid of Garbhavasa Dukham/repeated births, and the nature of wicked who repeatedly hurl themselves into several births and undergo sufferings and grief of worldly existence.”

Aise  Adhama  Manuja Khala Krithajuga Thretha  Nahi | Dhwapara  Kacchuka  Brindha Bahu Hoyihahi Kalijuga  Mahi ||

 Parahitha  Sarisa Dharma  Nahi Bhayi | Parapeeda  Sama Nahi Adhamayi || Nirnaya  Sakala Purana  Bedha Kara | Kaheau Thatha Janahi Kobidha Nara || Nara sAreera  Dhari Je  Para Peera | Karahi The Sahahi Maha Bhava  Bheera || Karahi Moha  Basa Nara  Adha Nana | Swaratha Ratha Paraloka  Nasana|| Kalaroopa  Thinha Kaha  Mei Bhratha | Subha Aru  Asubha Karma  Phaladhatha || Asa Bichari  Je Parama  Sayane | Bhajahi Mohi  Samsritha  Dhukha Jane || Thyagahi Karma  Subhasubha  Dhayaka | Bhajahi Mohi Sura  Nara Muni Nayaka || Santha  Asanthanha Ke Guna Bhashe | The Na  Parahi  Bhava Jinha Lakhi Rakhe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the nature of wicked people

 

Chapter - 40– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the nature of wicked people

 

Lord Rama speaks “Oh! Thatha, people who enjoy the company of others' wives, wealth, and take great pleasure in causing afflictions on others, and enjoy the ill fortune of others, and take pleasure in spreading rumors, are demons, carnivores in the grab of humans. These wicked are greedy, they take immense pleasure in physical relationships and are gluttons by nature, and will have no fear of punishments on the abode of Yama. They could not bear the achievement or fortune of others, they leave a sigh of distress in others advancement, on the other hand, if they see others in afflictions, they take pleasure in watching it as if they had achieved huge treasure. These people are devoted to their selfish interests, they keep enmity with the kinsfolk, drenched in sensuality, and greed. They will not have any respect for their father, mother, preceptor, or Bhramins, they are ruined and bring destruction to others. These wicked people are drenched in illusion, ignorance, and they do not keep association with Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, or do not show interest in listening and reciting the glorious legends of Lord Sri Hari. They are the ocean of vile nature, dull-witted, drenched in impurities, do not respect Veda or Bhramins, take pleasure in others' wealth and wives. Unfortunately, some wear a mask of noble, although they are malice to all, particularly enemy to the Veda and Bhramins, manipulative, and present themselves as a noble soul.”

Paradhrohi Paradhara  Ratha Para Dhana Para Apabadha| The Nara  Pavara  Papamaya  Dheha Dhare  Manujadha ||

Lobhayi Audana  Lobhayi  Dasana | Sisnodhara  Para Jamapura  Thrasa Na || Kahu Ki  Jau  Sunahi Badayi | Swavasa  Lehi Janu Joodi Aayi || Jab Kahu Kai  Dhekhahi Bipathi | Sukhi Bhaye  Manahu Jaga  Nripathi || Swaratha  Ratha Parivara  Birodhi | Lampata Kama Lobha  Athi Krodhi || Mathu Pitha Guru Bipra Na  Manahi| Aapy Gaye  Aru  Ghalahi Aanahi|| Karahi Moha  Basa Dhroha  Parava | Santha Sanga  Harikatha  Na Bhava || Avaguna Sindhu Mandhamathi Kami| Bedha  Bidhooshaka  Paradhanaswami|| Bipra  Dhroha Para  Dhroha  Bisesha | Dhambha Kapata  Jiya  Dhare Subesha ||