Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the Kalimala Harini – The one and only way to get rid of the sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

Chapter – 23 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the Kalimala Harini – The one and only way to get rid of sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

The Ramanama serves the purpose of Manideepa that spread the brilliance all around, and removes the darkness of ignorance in the Jeeva. It purifies the intellect, removes the impurities of lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, and anger, Ahamkara and Mamakara. The Yogis and Mahatmas get rid of interest in worldly matters of impermanent nature, Vishayavisha/toxic poison like interest in material matters and attachments, and constantly recite the Ramanama. These Yogis and Mahatmas are Viraktha, grown dispassionate with the practice of austerities, contemplation and meditation, remain in a supreme state of bliss always. They perceive the Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Paramambhramam/Oneness-in-all, which is pure, unblemished, changeless, eternal, free from afflictions, and keep themselves free from grief and sorrows of Samsara. The Sadhaka/seeker of truth, follows the Santh, Mahatmas and sincerely undertake austerities, vows, Celibacy, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shaucham, Astheyam, Ahimsa, Arjjavam, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, meditation, and contemplation, etc. and achieve the fruitfulness of life. Gradually, they achieve the supernatural powers known an Ashtasidhdhi such as  1) Anima- to reduce the body to the size of an atom, 2 )Garima – expand the size of the body to a colossal size, 3) Laghuthvam – assume infinite lightness of the body, 4) Eshithvam – assume absolute Lordship, 5) Vashithvam – overpowering all, 6) Prapthi – unrestricted access in the Universe, 7) Prakamya – realization of other’s desire etc. The constant recitation of Ramanama remove the grief and sufferings of Samsara. There are four types of devotees of Lord,  1) Arththa/distressed, desolate, 2) Jijjnasu/curious, seeker of truth 3) Arththarththi/ yearn to achieve wealth, possession, richness, money, fame, family, and 4) Gnani/ enlightened one, knower of truth ‘Jeevathma is Paramathma’, knowledge of self, Prakrithi is destructible and the soul is indestructible Purusha and these four kinds of devotees are equally noble, virtuous, and sinless dear to Lord. The enlightened one chooses to engage in the constant recitation of Tharaka Manthra/Ramanama, takes shelter in the Ramanama, and they are the most beloved of the Lord. The Sri Ramanama Mahima was widely spoken in the Vedas and scriptures that could provide commendable rewards in all four Yugas of Krita Yuga, Thretha Yuga, Dwapara Yuga and Kali Yuga and especially in the Kali era which is lack of purity of mind, deeds, words. Hence, the Sri Ramanama is the one and only way to get rid of the sufferings and grief of Samsara and Samsara Chakra.

 

Ramanama Manideepa Dharu Jeeha Dheharim Dhvar | Tulasi Beethar Baherahu Jau Chahasi Ajiar ||

 

Nama Jeeham Japi Jagahim Jogi | Birathi Biranchi Prapancha Biyogi || Bhramasukha Hi Anubhavahim Anoopa | Akatha Anamaya Nama Na Roopa || Jana Chahahim Gooda Gathi Jeau | Nama Jeeham Japi Janahim Theau || Sadhaka Nama Japahim Laya Laya | Ho Him Sidhdha Animadhika  Payam || Japahi Namu Jana Aaratha Bhari | Mitahim Ku Sankat  Hohim Sukhari || Rama Bhagath Jaga  Chari Prakara | Sukrithi Chariau  Anagha Udhara || Chahu Chathura Kahu Nama Adhara | Gyani Prabhuhi Biseshi Piara || Chahu Juga  Chahu Shruthi Nama Prabhau | Kali  Biseshi Nahim Aana Upau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The significance of Nama/name and Nami/appearance/form

 

Chapter – 22 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The significance of Nama/name and Nami/appearance/form

 

The sacred name ‘Ra Ma’ of Lord of the clan of Raghu, Raghubara serves the purpose of Umbrella on the gem-studded crown adorned, the sacred syllables ‘Ra and Ma’ serves the purpose of Master and servant to one another. The Nama/name and the Nami/ appearance are two attributes that are inseparable, hence it is meaningless to rationalize them as superior and inferior. The intellectuals say the appearance cannot exists without the name; hence appearance/form and name are equally significant, but the greatest advantage is that the mere remembrance of the name would help to perceive the form easily. Nama/name and the Nami/appearance are inseparable like Master and servant, the Nama is an Upadhi/tool to get connected to the Saguna Bhramaswaroopa Sacchidhanandha Paramathma Parambhramam, therefore the Santh Mahathma says it would be sinful to attempt to discriminate the Nama/name and Nami/appearance. Any marvelous form is recognized with its name, otherwise, it would remain unimportant and unknown to the world, hence the forms get their appreciation by their names.

 

Yeku Cchathru Yeku Mukutamani Sab Baranani Par Joau | Tulasi Raghubar Nama Ke  Baran Birajath Dhoau ||

 

Samujjath Sarisa Nama Aru  Nami | Preethi Paraspar  Prabhu Anugami || Nama Roopa Dhruyi Esa Upadhi | Akatha Anadhi Susamuchi Sadhi || Ko Bad Chota Kahath Aparadhu | Suni Guna Bhedhu Smucchihahim Sadhu || Dhekhiahim Roopa Nama Adheena | Roopa Gyan Nahim Nama Biheena || Roopa Besesa Nama Binu Jane | Karathala Gatha Na  Parahim Pahichane || Sumiriau Nama Roopa Binu Dhekhe | Aavath Hridhayam Saneha Biseshe|| Nama Roopa Gathi Akatha Kahani | Samucchath  Sukhadha Na Parathi  Bakhani || Aguna Saguna Bicha  Nama Susakhi | Ubhaya Prabodhaka Chathura  Dhubhashi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

Chapter – 21 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

The pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra resemble Varsharithu to devotees, Mahathma, Santh, noble-souls, the Ramanama represent the auspicious months Shravana and Bhadrapada. The sacred syllables ‘Ra and Ma’ represent sweetness and attractiveness resembles eyes of the Santh, Mahathma, who takes immense pleasure in reciting to achieve fruitfulness of life, it is easy to remember and recite, would provide an abundance of meritorious rewards in the Iha/life on the Earth and Paraloka/life after death as well. There is nothing pleasure giving as the remembrance of Ram and Lakshman and the recitation of ‘Ramanama’ which gives perpetual bliss to me. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ represent Jeevathma and Paramathma, inseparable from each other, have no difference at all Jeevathma is Paramathma like Nara and Narayana resembles sustainer of the Universe and purifier of the souls respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ is pure, unblemished, a spectacular ornament adorned on the ears of Bhakthiswaroopini young and attractive celestial damsel, this sacred syllable represents Sun and Moon, maintains the life on the planet Earth and nourishing and relieving the exhaustion respectively. Sri Ramanama represents the nectar that gratifies the sense and provides emancipation as well, it symbolizes the giant tortoise that took hold of the Mount Mandhara from tilting while churning the ocean for nectar of immortality and the serpent Anantha functioned as the churning rope respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra Ma’ represents honey to the bee-like mind of ascetic, noble-souls, Santh, Mahathma, it represents Sri Krishna and Balarama to Devi Yasodha provides immense bliss to the Jeeva who take pleasure in reciting it.

 

Barsha Rithu Raghupathi Bhagathi Tulsi Sali  Sudas | Ramanama Bar Baran Juga Savan Bhadhav Mas ||

Aakhar Madhur Manohar Dhoau | Baran Bilochan Jan Jiya Joau || Sumirath Sulabh Sukhadh Sab Kahu | Loka Lahu Paraloka Nibahu || Kahath Sunath Sumirath Sudi Neeke | Ramalakhan Sama Priya Tulsi Ke || Baranath Baran Preethi Bilagathi | Bhrama Jeeva Sama Sahaja Sandhathi|| Nara Narayan Sarisa Subhratha | Jaga Palak Biseshi Jana Thratha || Bhagathi Suthiya Kala Karana Bibhooshan | Jaga Hitha Hethu Bimala Bidhu Pooshan || Svadh  Thosha Sama  Sugathi Sudha Ke | Kamada Sesha Sama Ghar Basudha Ke || Jana Man Manju Kancha Madhukar Se | Jeeha  Jasomathi Hari Haladhara Se ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

Chapter – 20 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

I shall reverentially prostrate before Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita, who are inseparable, resemble words and their meanings, waves, and water.  They are most promising and compassionate to the distressed Jeeva who have taken shelter in them. I shall prostrate before Lord Raghuvara, who is the Lord of Raghu, represents Sun, Moon, Fire. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra symbolizes Lord Bhrama/ the creator, Lord Vishnu/Preserver, and Lord Rudra/destroyer, he is the essence of Veda and Shastra. He is supreme Bhramam free from attributes/Sathvik, Rajasik, Thamasik, pure, unblemished, has neither birth nor death, resides as a soul in the Jeeva. I shall prostrate before Lord Mahadeva along with Goddess Parvathi who whispers the Tharakamanthra /’Ramanama’ to the ears of the Jeeva who leaves mortal coil on the sacred land of Anandhavana/Kashi, thereby the Jeeva achieves liberation from the repeated births. I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the staunch devotee of Lord Rama, achieved the honor of initial oblation with the recitation of Ramanama.  I shall prostrate before Byadh/hunter Valmiki who met the Saptharishis in the forest, achieved the Mahamanthra, practiced the recitation of Ramanama in reverse order, and achieved the honor of ‘Adhikavi’. Lord Mahadeva emphasizes the significance of the recitation of Ramanama to Goddess Bhavani, that it is as propitious as thousands of sacred names of Lord Sri Ramachandra, later Lord Shiva allocated half of his body to Goddess Bhavani watching her dedication and devotion. Lord Mahadeva who constantly engages in reciting the ‘Ramanama’ experienced the Kalakoota as nectar, the enchanting results of Tharakamanthra transformed the Kalakoota/toxic poison into an ornament on the neck of Lord Mahadeva, further protected the Universe from the mass destruction.

 

Gira Arath Jala Beechi Sama Kahiath Binna Na Binna | Bandhau Seetha Ramapadha Jinhahi Paramapriya Khinna ||

 

Bandhau Ramanama Raghubar Ko | Hethu Krisanu Bhanu Himakara Ko || Bidhi Hari  Haramaya Bedha Prana So | Aguna Anupama Guna  Nidhan So || Mahamanthra Joyi Japath Mahesu | Kasi Mukuthi Hethu Upadhesu || Mahima Jasu Jana  Ganarau | Prathama Poojiath Nama Prabhau || Jana Aadhikabi Nama Prathapu | Bhayau Sudhdhakari Ulata Japau || Sahasa Nama sama Suni Siva Bani | Japi Joyi Piya Sanga Bhavani || Harashe  Hethu Hari Hara Hi Ko | Kiya Bhooshan Thiya Bhooshan Thi Ko || Nama Prabhau Jan Siva Neeko | Kalakoota Phalu Dheenha Ami  Ko ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis, and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 19 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

I shall prostrate before Lord Hanuman, who is the son of Pavana, he is the essence of wisdom, resembles a colossal forest fire to the wicked, and a staunch devotee whose heart is the dwelling place Lord Sri Ramachandra wielded in powerful bow and arrow. I shall prostrate before the Kapipathi/Sugriva, the elderly Jambavan/reech/bear, Nishachara Raja Vibheeshana, Angadha, and all those Vanaras, even though born in the lowly clan, achieved the highest of the devoutness at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall prostrate before all those humans, demons, Devatha, birds, and animals who have sincerely served the Lord, thereby achieved intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall reverentially prostrate before the illustrious Sanaka, Sanandhana, Sanathana and Sanathkumara, Maharishi Narada, Shuka, Rishis, and Sages who are the staunch devotees of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and sincerely pray to shower their compassionate grace upon me. I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of Jagathjanani, Devi Janaki, Janakasutha who is the daughter of Rajarishi Janaka, she is the ocean of mercy, beloved consort of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and I shall sincerely pray to the Mother of Universe to bless me with the refined knowledge. I shall prostrate before Lord of Raghu Sri Ramachandra by mind, words, and deed. He has a charming appearance, pleasing nature, beautiful long eyes resemble lotus flower petals, he destroys the sufferings and grief of Samsara and provide happiness and welfare to the Jeeva who have taken shelter at his lotus feet, I shall bow down before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and sincerely pray for Bhakti, Gnana and Vairagya.

 

Pranau Pavanakumar Khal  Ban  Pavak Gyandhan | Jasu Hridhaya Aagar  Basahim Rama Sar Chapa Dhar ||

 

Kapipathi Reech Nisachar Raja| Angadhadhi Je Kees Samaja || Bandhau Sab Ke  Charan Suhaye | Adhama Sareera Rama Jinha Paye|| Raghupathi Charan Upasak Jethe | Khaga Mriga Sura Nara Asura Samethe || Bandhau Padhasaroja Sab Kere | Je Binu Kama Rama Ke Chere || Suka Sanakadhi Bhagath Muni Naradha | Je Munibar Bigyan Bisaradh || Pranavau Sabahi Dharani  Dhari Seesa | Karahu Kripa Jan Jani Muneesa || Janakasutha  Jagajanani Janaki | Athisaya Priya Karuna Nidhan Ki || Thake  Juga Padhakamala Manavau | Jasu Kripam Niramala Mathi Pavau || Puni Man Bachan Karam Raghunayak | Charanakamala Bandhau Sab Layak || Rajeevanayan Dhare Dhanu Sayak | Bhagath Bipathi Bhanjan Sukha Dhayak ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer to the fortunate people of Ayodhya, King Janaka, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna & Hanuman

 

Chapter – 18 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer to the fortunate people of Ayodhya, King Janaka, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna & Hanuman

 

I shall offer humble salutation to the people of Ayodhya who sincerely worshiped the lotus feet of the compassionate Lord Rama and followed him to the dense wood, when Rama abandoned the stately pleasures like Trina/grass and proceeded to the dense wood, in order to follow the promise to his father. I shall prostrate before the Rajarishi King Janaka and his family who have utmost devotion and affection at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. I shall prostrate before Bharatha whose heart resemble honey bee that take immense pleasure at the lotus feet of Rama, highly disciplined, an ardent devotee of Rama who sincerely followed asceticism while Rama’s expedition to wood. I shall prostrate before Lakshman who is inseparable from Rama, sincerely followed Rama and Devi Sita to the wood, and selflessly served them for fourteen years without sleep, heroic, an incarnation of thousand hooded Adhishesha, the flag bearer of Lord Rama’s fame, the sustainer of the Universe, have charming appearance and delight to his devotees, incarnated to dispel the fear of the Earth, he is the ocean of virtues and kindness. Oh! Son of Sumitra, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me. I shall prostrate before Shathrughna who is the slayer of the foe, inseparable from Bharatha, a staunch devotee of Rama, Lakshman, and Bharatha, valiant and amiable as well. I shall prostrate before Hanuman the son of Vayu, Mahabeera,  a staunch devotee of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, extremely skilled, and valorous, and whose splendor has been highly admired by Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Bandhau Avadha Bhual Sathya Prem Jehi Ramapadh | Bicchurath Dheenadhayal Priya Thanu Thrina Iva  Parihareau ||

 

Pranau Parijan Sahith Bidhehu | Jahi Ramapadha Gooda Sanehu || Joga Bhoga Maham Rakheau Goyi | Ram Bilokath Pragateau Soyi || Pranau Prathama Bharath Ke  Charana | Jasu Nema Bhrath Jayi Na Barana || Ramacharan Pankaj Man Jasu| Lubudha Madhupa Iva Thajayi Na Pasu || Bandhau Lacchiman Padh  Jalajatha | Seethal Subhaga Bhagath Sukhadhatha || Raghupathi Keerathi Bimala Pathaka | Dhanda Saman Bhayau Jas Jaka || Sesha Sahasraseesa Jaga Karan | Jo  Avathareau Bhoomi Bhaya Daran || Sadha So Sanukool Raha Mo Par | Kripasindhu Saumithri Gunakar || Ripusoodhan Padhakamala Namami | Sura Suseela Bharath Anugami || Mahabeer Binau Hanuman | Ram Jasu Jas Aap Bakhana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Salutation to Avadhpuri/The Kingdom of Ayodhya & The sacred river Sarayu Thrividha Thapaharini

 

Chapter – 17 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Salutation to Avadhpuri/The Kingdom of Ayodhya & The sacred river Sarayu Thrividha Thapaharini

 

I am certain that if I have achieved the grace of supreme Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, and if they are promising to me, I would compose the glorious Sri Ramacharitha with utmost dedication, and that would seize the attention of all. I shall prostrate before the glorious Avadhapuri/The kingdom of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and the sacred river Sarayu that embellish the city of Ayodhya with its sacred watercourse wipes out the Thribidha Thapa/Adhidheivik – the grief caused by the famine, drought, epidemic, flood, etc. Adhibhauthik – the grief caused by the attachment to material matters, possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, wife, children, relatives, and companion and the distress caused in the absence of them.  Adhyathmik – the grief caused by illnesses, aging, and fear of death. I shall bow down before the men and women of the glorious city of Ayodhya, and take great pleasure in the presence of Lord Sri Ramachandra, although they have caused the exile of Goddess Janaki achieved the abode of the Lord. I shall prostrate before Devi Kaushalya, who is the wife of illustrious king Dhasharatha and the mother of the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, and was always been highly revered as the most fortunate one who has given birth to the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam, the delight of the clan of Raghu, thus she has protected the Dharma, and destroyed the wickedness on the Earth. I shall prostrate before King Dhasharatha and his consorts considered as the incarnation of piousness, and thereby Lord Bhrama achieved an abundance of devoutness, kindly shower your blessings recognizing me as a sincere servant of your son Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Sapnehu Sachehu Mohi Par Jai Har Gauri Pasau | Thau Phur Hoau  Jo  Kaheu Sab Bhasha Bhanithi Prabhau ||

 

Bandhau Avadh  Puri Athi Pavani | Saraju Sari  Kali Kalusha Nasavani || PRanavau Pura Nara Nari Bahori | Mamatha Jinha Par Prabhuhi Na Thori || Siya  Nindhak Adha  Audha Nasaye | Loka Bisoka Banayi Basayi || Bandhau Kausalya Dhisi Prachi | Keerathi Jasu  Sakala Jaga  Machi || Pragateau Jaham Raghupathi Sasi Charu | Bisva Sukhadha Khal Kamala Thusaru ||
Dhasaratha Rau Sahith Sab Rani | Sukrith Sumangala Moorathi Mani || Karau Pranam Karama Man Bani | Karahu Kripa Sutha Sevak Jani || Jinhahi Birachi Bada Bhayau Bidhatha | Mahima Avadhi Rama Pithu Matha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayers to Lord Shambhu & Goddess Bhavani

 

Chapter – 16 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayers to Lord Shambhu & Goddess Bhavani

 

The wise admire the prose and poetries of lucid, describing the nature of the spotless character, that would highly appreciate by even the opponents forgetting their animosity. I do not have the skill or knowledge to compose that kind of poetry, hence I repeatedly pray to those wise, intellectuals, and the Santh, Mahathma who resemble lovely pairs of swans in the lake of Manasarovar, kindly be gracious towards my child-like composition written out of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

I shall prostrate before illustrious Maharishi Valmiki who composed Ramayana in which he has given exemplary description about the demon Khara and Dhooshana who represent impurities. I shall prostrate before the four branches of Veda and six auxiliaries of it/ Vedanga, which highly eulogizes the glories of Raghunandan, the delight of the clan of Raghu.  I shall prostrate before Lord Bhrama who is the creator of the Santh, Mahathma, resembles the moon, nectar, and Kamadhenu and the wicked/demons resemble toxic poison/Varuni in the Samsara. I shall prostrate before the deities, twice-born/Bhoodevatha, wise, intellectuals, and the presiding deities in the nine planets. I shall pray with folded hands, kindly bless me to accomplish my fair desires to compose the glorious legend Sri Ramacharitha.

 

I shall prostrate before Goddess Saraswathi who symbolizes excellence in speech, and the sacred river Ganga descended from heaven to purify the souls on the Earth. Goddess Saraswathi gets highly pleased with the recitation of her sacred names and glories thereby remove the illusion and ignorance in the Jeeva, and the river Ganga cleanse the Ahamkara and Mamakara, lust, desires, ego, jealousy, pride, anger in the Jeeva with the holy dip in her water. I shall prostrate before Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani, I shall prostrate my parents and preceptors, I shall prostrate before my friends, devotees of Lord Sri Ramachandra, distressed Jeeva, and people who are engaged in the selfless service to Lord Seetha Rama and his devotees are considered as highest benefactors of Tulsidas.  I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Hara and Goddess Girija, for their compassion and kindness upon me to recite the glories of Lord Hari and Hara, although I am helpless Jeeva born in the wickedness of the Kali era, with no skill or intelligence whatsoever, have no politeness or manners. The Lord of Uma/Umapathi has always been promising to me, hence I shall make the composition of Sri Ramacharitha most charming and joyful to the listeners and readers. I shall contemplate upon Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seeking their constant supervision in my humble initiative to compose the glorious Sri Ramacharitha. I am certain that the perpetual blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi would make the composition spread luster as the moon surrounded by the stars. Whoever read or write or listen to this glorious Sri Ramacharitha with pure love and devotion would get rid of the impurities of mind such as Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, the interest in worldly matters and the impurities of the Kali era, the  interest in Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance, and Gandha/smell, thereby get rid of sufferings and grief of Samsara, and achieve the fruitfulness of life.

 

Sarala Kabith Keerathi Bimal Soyi Adharahim Sujan | Sahaj Bayar Bisarayi Ripu Jo Suni Karahim Bakhan || So Na  Hoyi Binu Bimal Mathi Mohi Mathi  Bal Athi Thor | Karahu Kripa Hari Jas Kahau PUni Puni Karau  Nihora || Kabi Kobidh Raghubar Charith Manas Manju Marala | Bala Binaya Suni Suruchi Lakhi Mo Par  Hohu Kripal ||

 

Bandhau Muni Padh Kanchu Ramayan Jehim Nirmayau | Sakhar Sukomal Manju Dhosha Rahitha Dhooshan Sahith || Bandhau Chariau Bedha Bhava Baridhi Bohith Sarisa | Jihanhi Na Sapnehu Khedh Baranath Raghubar Bisadh Jasu || Bandhau Bidhi Padh Renu Bhavasagar Jehim Keenha Jaham | Santh Sudha Sasi Dhenu Pragate Khal Bisha Baruni ||

 

Bibudha Bipra Budha Graha Charan Bandhi Kahau Kar Jori | Hoyi Prasanna Puravahu Sakala Manju Manorath Mori ||

 

 Puni Bandhau Saradh Surasaritha | Jugal Puneeth Manohar Charitha ||Majjan Pana Papa Har Yeka | Kahath Sunath Yek Har  Abibeka || Guru Pithu Mathu Mahesa Bhavani | Pranavau Dheenabandhu Dhin Dhani || Sevak Swami Sakha Siya Pi Ke | Hith Nirupadhi Sab Bidhi Tulasi Ke || Kali Biloki Jaga Hith Har  Girija | Sabar Manthrajal Jinha Sirija || Anmil Aakhar Arath Na Japu | Pragat Prabhau Mahesa Prathapu || So Umesa Mohi Par Anukoola | Karihim Katha Mudha Mangala Bhoola || Sumiri Siva Siva Payi Pasau | Barnau Ramacharitha Chith Chau || Bhanithi Mori Siva Kripa Bibhathi | Sasi Samaj Mili Manahu Surathi || Je  Yehi Kathahi Saneha Sametha | Kahihahim Sunihahim Samujji Sachetha|| Hoyihahim Ramacharan Anuragi | Kalimala Rahitha Sumangala Bhagi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha is the silk thread woven on the ordinary clothing that would seize the attention of all

 

Chapter – 15 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha is the silk thread woven on the ordinary clothing would seize the attention of all

 

There were several illustrious Rishis, Sages, scholars, Maharishi Vedavyasa, and intellectuals have sung in praise of the virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra, hence it would be highly favorable for me to describe the splendor of Lord of Raghu. The compositions of these eminent scholars resemble the Kings construct a huge bridge across the river, that would be gifted even to the ants cross the river. I shall prostrate before the illustrious Maharishi Vedavyasa, and Sages who have sung in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and pray to shower their eternal grace upon me. I shall prostrate before the scholars and intellectuals of the Kali era, and I shall prostrate before all those poets who were sung in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and the scholars of the superior class of twice-born who have wide knowledge in Sanskrit, and the poets strive hard in the past and the scholars yet to come into the scene. I shall earnestly pray to them to offer a particular boon that Sri Ramacharitha written out of my love of devotion should achieve the greatest admiration among the pious and noble souls.   Usually the work of unknown poets would remain overlooked and discarded by the intellectuals and scholars who prefer to take notice of prose and poetry of charm and skills, like the sacred river Ganga is highly admired as Thrividha Thapaharini among the rivers, even though the fame of Lord Sri Ramachandra is indescribable and matchless, I am scared of the absence of my knowledge and poetic skills. I am certain that the grace of all those poets in the past, present, and future would make the Sri Ramacharitha renowned, like the silk thread woven on the ordinary clothing, would definitely seize the attention of all.

 

Athi Apar Je Sarith Bar Jau Nripa Sethu Karahim | Chadi Pipilikau Parama Laghu Binu  Shramaparahi Jahim ||

 

Yehi Prakar Bal Manhi Dhekhayi | Karihau Raghupathi Katha  Suhayi || Byasa Aadhi Kabi Pungav Nana | Jeenha Sadhar Hari   Sujas Bakhana || Charanakamala Bandhau Theenha Kere | Puravahu Sakala Manoratha Mere || Kali Ke  Kabinha Karau Paranama | Jeenha Barne  Raghupathi Gunagrama || Je Prakrith Kabi Parama Sayane | Bhasha Jeenha Haricharitha Bakhane || Bhaye Je  Ahahim Je  Hoyihahim Aage | Pranavau Sabahi Kapata Sab Thyage || Hohu Prasanna Dhehu Bardhanu | Sadhu Samaja Bhanithi Sanmanu || Jo Prabandh Budh Nahim Aadharhim | So Shrama Badhi  Bala Kabi Karahim || Keerithi Banithi Bhoothi Bhali Soyi | Surasari Sama Sab Kaham Hith Hoyi || Rama Sukeerathi Bhanithi Bhadhesa | Asamanjas Asa  Mohi Andhesa || Thumhari Kripa Sulabha Soau  More | Siani Suhavani Tat Patore ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Jeevathma is Paramathma – The all-pervasive supreme Bhramam is indescribable, and the wise take shelter in it achieve commendable rewards

 

Chapter – 14 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Jeevathma is Paramathma – The all-pervasive supreme Bhramam is indescribable, and the wise take shelter in it achieve commendable rewards

 

Goddess Saraswathi symbolizes the excellence of speech, the thousand tongued Adishesha, the mighty Lord Mahadeva, Lord Bhrama, and all the Agamashathra and scriptures singing in praise of the virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and eulogizes as ‘Nethi, Nethi/Na: Ithi Na: Ithi/incomparable. They are profusely aware of the splendor of the Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, hence they do not want to refrain from singing in praise of him, described as the all-pervasive supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva which is the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Prana, Ahamkara, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, etc., is the essence of the Universe and its living beings, pure, unblemished, changeless, free from affliction, and has neither birth nor death, beyond words and intellect, he symbolizes Bhakti, Gnana, Vairagya, he is the source of creation, preservation, and destruction of the Universe, He is Aja/have no birth, Amara/immortal, and has supreme effulgence and various incarnations, he is supreme consciousness, eternal truth, and bliss. He is Vishwaroopi Bhagavan, has personified as Lord Sri Ramachandra to perform impossible tasks, thereby restore righteousness, destroy the wicked demons and reduce the burden of the Earth. He is too kind and compassionate to his devotees, reinstates Dharma, protects the distressed Jeeva and devotees who have taken shelter at his lotus feet. He is mighty Lord of Raghu who symbolizes the eternal truth, hence the intellectuals and wise take shelter at his lotus feet and take great pleasure in singing in praise of his endless glories achieves commendable rewards. I shall reverentially bow down at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramacandhra, and sing in praise of his virtues, our ancient Sages have already sung an abundance in praise of Parmathma Lord Hari, therefore I shall follow their path to achieving the fruitfulness of my life.

 

Saradha Sesa Mahesa Bidhi Agama Nigama Puran | Nethi Nethi Kahi Jasu Gun Karahim Niranthar Gan ||

 Sab Janath Prabhu Prabhutha  Soyi | Thadhapi Kahe Binu Raha Na Koyi || Thaham Bedh Asa Karan Rakha | Bhajan Prabhau Bhanthi Bahu Bhasha || Yek Aneeha Aroop Anama | Aaj Sacchidhanandh Par Dhama || Byapak Biswaroop Bhagavana | Thehim Dhari Dheha Charith Krith Nana || So Keval Bhagathan Hith Lagi | Parama Kripala Pranath Anuragi || Jehi Jan Par  Mamatha Athi  Cchohu | Jehim Karuna Kari Keenha Na Kohu || Gayi Bahora Garib Nevaju| Sarala Sabal Sahib Raghuraju || Budha Baranahim Hari Jas Asa Jani | Karahim Puneeth Suphala Nija Bani || Thehim Bal Mei Ragupathi Guna Gaya | Kahihau Nayi  Ramapadha Matha || Muninha Prathama Hari  Keerathi Gayi | Thehim Maga Chalath Sugam Mohi Bhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha is the garland of beautiful pearls adorned on the chest of Lord Sri Ramachandra and in the hearts of Mahathmas

 

Chapter – 13 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha is the garland of beautiful pearls adorned on the chest of Lord Sri Ramachandra and in the hearts of Mahathmas

 

The beautiful pearls like the ideas praising the glorious legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra, interconnected with the thread of love and devotion resembles garland of marvelous poetry, it would adore on the chest of Lord Ramachandra and the hearts of noble-souls, hence whoever read or listen to it would achieve an abundance of propitiousness. The evilness of Kali era has taken away all the auspiciousness, belief in scriptures and Veda, Agamashasthra, Jeevas are drenched in Ahamkara and Mamakara, reluctant to follow the Dharma, Sathyam, Dhaya, Shaucham, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, Ahimsa, Shama Dhama, austerities, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, etc. to get rid of grief and sufferings of Samsara, Vishayijeevas have the appearance of Swan follows the lifestyle of crow, Jeevas are forced to commit various sins and driven afar from the Vedic way of living ultimately has become the embodiment of sins and falsehood, Vishayi Jeeva claims themselves as the devotees of Rama are  not freed from jealousy, anger, lust, desire, ego, pride, Ahamkara and Mamakara. I do not take pride in the composition of Sri Ramacharitha which is written out of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, I am not a poet or a scholar, I have no knowledge of poetic skills, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, construction of words, etc. All I have written the glories of Lord Sri Ramachandra/Raghupathi Charithra, according to the capacity of my intellect, that could remove the impurities of mind, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in worldly matters of destructible nature, attachment to material matters and people that have impermanent nature causes constant grief and sufferings,  it destroys the sufferings and grief of Samsara and Samsarachakra. I am not intelligent or skilled, hence feel shy to write the vast ocean like the glories of Lord Sri Ramachandra, still I am taking a humble initiative to describe them, like the cotton balls get blown out the shoot with the help of the wind.

 

Juguthi Bedhi Puni Pohiahim Ramacharitha Bar Thaga | Pahirahim Sajjan Bimala  Ura Sobha Athi Anuraga ||

 

Je Janme Kalikala Karala | Karthab Bayas Besha Marala|| Chalath Kupanth Bedh Maga Chande | Kapat Kalevar Kalimala Bhande|| Banchak Bhagath Kahayi Ram Ke | Kinkar Kanchan Koha Kam Ke || Theenha Maham Pratham Rekha Jaga Mori | Dheenga Dharmadhvaj Dhandhak Dhori || Jau Apane Avagun Sab Kahau| Badayi Katha Par Nahi Lahau || Thathe Mei Athi Alap Bakhane | Thore Mahum Janihahi Sayane || Samujji Bibidhi Bidhi Binathi Mori | Koau Na  Katha Suni Deyihi Khori || Yethehu Par Karihahi Je Asamka | Mohi The Adhika The Jad Mathi Ranka || Kabi Na Hoau Nahi Chathur Kahavau | Mathi Anuroop Ramagun Gavau || Kaham Raghupathi Ke Charith Apara | Kaham Mathi  Mori Samsara || Jehi Maruth Giri Meru Udahim | Kahahu Thool Kehi Lekhe Mahim || Samucchath Amith Rama Prabhuthayi | Karath Katha Man Athi Kadharayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha removes the evil effects of the Kali era and the sufferings and grief of worldly existence

 

Chapter – 12 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha removes the evil effects of the Kali era and the sufferings and grief of worldly existence

 

The Tulsikatha Sri Ramacharitha is a marvelous legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra resembles the water current of sacred Ganga, with its beautiful twist and turns, would destroy the evil effects of the Kali era, and provides all the auspicious to the worshiper. Whoever listens or read would achieve the serenity of mind, and get rid of redundant thoughts, impurities of jealousy, anger, pride, lust, and desire, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, interest in the worldly matter, same as the remembrance of Bhava smeared in sacred ashes purify the intellect of the Jeeva. I am certain that whoever listens or recite the Ramacharitha would achieve an abundance of propitiousness, like the grasses grown closer to the sandalwood in Mount Malaya achieves the rich fragrance of the Sandalwood. The milk obtained from the black colored cow is equally nutritious and rich as the cows of different colors, hence the pious and noble-souls will take great pleasure in my composition of Ramacharitha that describe the splendor and virtues of Lord Rama and Devi Sita, though it lacks poetic skills, charm, and grammar.

 

The precious gem would capture the attention of all when it is attached to the crown or ornaments, the truth is as long as the ruby on the forehead of the serpent, pearl on the forehead of elephant, or gems hidden in the mountain would remain unnoticed. The beauty of these precious gems get noticed and admired only when it is adorned by the King or attractive woman in their crown and ornaments respectively, otherwise it won’t serve the purpose at all. It is the same as the beautiful poem taken birth in the mind of a person with the grace of Goddess Saraswathi who hurries from the abode of Lord Bhrama initiates the poet to pour out his idea, get noticed and admired when it’s brought out in the open. The intellectuals and scholars thoroughly aware that the fatigue of several births in the Samsara/Samsara Thapa would disappear immediately after a dip in the glorious Ramacharitha, hence the wise ones take shelter in the glorious myths of Lord Hari and get rid of sufferings and sorrows of Samsara, impurities of Kali era, such as Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya. Goddess Saraswathi who is the Goddess of speech would repent and get ashamed listening to the Vishayijeeva singing in praise of the worldly matters and infinite Nama Roopa Dhrishya of Samsara. The heart of wise and intellectuals Mahathmas are propitious as a vast ocean, and their poetic skills resemble shells that hold precious pearls and Goddess Saraswathi resemble the star Swathi which is the source of pearl, the flow of marvelous ideas like the rain would benefit the construction of stunning garland like poetry.

 

Mangala Karani Kalimalaharani Tulasi Katha Raghunath Ki | Gathi Koor Kabitha Saritha Ki  Jyo Saritha Pavana Path Ki || Prabhu Sujas Sangathi Bhanithi Bhali Hoyi Hi Sujan Man Bhavani | Bhava Anga Bhoothi Saman Ki  Sumirath Suhavani Pavani||

 

Priya Lagihi Athi Sabahi Bhanithi Rama Jas Sanga | Dharu Bicharu Ki Karayi Koau Bandhia Malaya Prasanga || Syama Surabhi Patha Bisadh Athi  Gunadh Karahi Sab Pan | Gira Gramya Siya Rama Jas Gavahim Sunahim Sujan ||

 

Mani Manik Mukutha  Cchabi Jaisi | Ahi Giri Jag Sir Soh Na  Thaisi || Nripa Kireet Tharuni Thanu Payi | Lahahim Sakala Sobha Adhikayi || Thaisehim Sukabi Kabith Budh Kahahim| Upajahim Anath Anath Cchabi Lahahim|| Bhagathi Hethu Bidhi Bhavan Bihayi | Sumirath Saradh Aavathi Dhayi || Ramacharitha Sar Binu Anhavayam | So Shrama Jayi Na  Koti  Upayam || Kabi  Kobidh Asa Hridhayam Bichari | Gavahim Hari Jas  Kalimala Hari || Keenhem Prakrith Jana Guna Gana | Sir Dhuni Gira Lagath Pacchithana || Hridhaya Sindhu Mathi Seep Samana | Svathi Saradha Kahahim Sujana || Jau Barsayi Bar Bari Bicharu | Hohim Kabith Mukuthamani Charu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The devoutness of Sri Ramacharithra to protect the Jeeva from the grief of Samsara/worldly existence and Samsara Chakra/repeated births

 

Chapter – 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The devoutness of Sri Ramacharithra to protect the Jeeva from the grief of Samsara and Samsara Chakra

 

The Sri Ramacharithra composed out of pure love and devotion may lack the qualities of excellent poetry and charm, but it has an abundance of meritorious rewards which the whole world has known about it. I am certain that people of unbiased nature would listen to it. The Ramacharithra describes the various sacred names of Lord Raghu which is the essence of Veda and scriptures. The sacred name ‘Rama’ is Tharakamanthra constantly recited by Lord Mahadeva who is the beloved consort of Goddess Uma, the destroyer of the demons of Tripura.  Sri Ramanama is highly propitious, removes the impurities of mind such as Ahamkara and Mamakara, sufferings, and grief of Samsara, and protects the Jeeva from the repeated cycles of Samsara as well. I believe any poetry or prose that has possessed beauty and excellence in multitude, but no word mentioned about Lord Sri Ramachandra would be the same as an attractive young female adorned in loads of ornaments, but no clothes on her body. The noble-souls are like the honey bees who take great pleasure at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would relish the Ramacharithra even though it lacks poetic skills, and charm written by an ordinary poet and who have failed to achieve devoutness being in the association of Santh, Mahatmas? These ascetics are like the rich fragrant wood that emits an alluring aroma while burning. Although my composition is unappealing, lacks poetic skills, but it has the fresh alluring rich fragrant aroma of the legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra, that could alleviate the grief and sufferings of worldly existence, provide all kinds of auspiciousness, and protects the Jeeva from hurling from the unfathomable ocean of Samsara.

 

Bhanithi Mori Sab Gun Rahith Bisva Bidhitha Guna Yek | So Bichari Sunihahim Sumathi Jinha Ke  Bimala Bibek ||

 

Yehi Maham Raghupathi Nama Udhara | Athi Pavan Puran Shruthi Sara || Mangala Bhavan Amangala Hari | Uma Sahith Jehi Japath Purari || Bhanithi Bichithra Sukabi Kritha Joau | Ramanama Binu Soha Na  Soau || Bidhubadhani Sab Bhanthi Samvari | Soha Na  Basan Bina Bar Nari || Sab Gun Rahith Kukabi Kritha Bani | Ramanama Jas Ankith  Jani || Sadhar  Kahahim Sunahim Budha Thahi | Madhukar Sarisa Santh Gunagrahi || Jadhapi Kabith Rasa Yekau Nahim | Rama PRathap Pragat Yehi  Mahim || Soyi Bharosa Morem Man Aava | Kehim Na Susanga Badappanu Pava || Dhoomau Thajayi Sahaj Karuayi | Agaru Prasanga Sugandh Basayi || Bhanithi Bhadhes Basthu Bhali Barani | Ramakatha Jaga Mangala Karani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha illustrates the virtues and splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra was composed out of pure love and devotion

 

Chapter – 10 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda –Sri Ramacharitha illustrates the virtues and splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra, was composed out of pure love and devotion

My desires are high, but I have very little knowledge to put into work, I have a feeble mind, even though I have made an attempt to describe the glories of Sri Ramachandra, I hope the Sri Ramacharitha describes the splendor and virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra would please the noble-souls, Santh and Mahatmas, and it would definitely cause a ridicule smile on the face of wicked people. The Jeeva who have no interest in poetry or devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would laugh at the composition of mine, as the crow gets jealous of the melodious sound of cuckoos, the cranes mock at the Swan for their elegant style of walking, the frog take pleasure in mocking the Chakora yearn to consume droplets from Swathinakshathra, and no doubt the people who lack poetic skills and ignorant would definitely pass disparaging comments on it. I am quite certain that the Jeeva who have no faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra won’t take pleasure in it, or this composition sounds soothing to their ears. The pious who have immense faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Hari and Hara,  do not take pleasure in material matters of destructible Prakrithi, got rid of interest in worldly matters, free from impurities of jealousy, anger, pride, lust, desire, would take immense pleasure in the legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is eminent among the Raghu clan. I am not a poet, or intellectual or I have no knowledge or skills in arts and science, I don’t know grammar, vocabulary, construction of words etc. hence I am certain that there would be several critical errors in this composition was written out of pure love and devotion, unlike the excellent work of illustrious writers, poets, scholars, and intellectuals.

 

Bhaga Cchot Abhilashu Bad Karau Yek Bisvas | Paihahim Sukha Suni Sujan Sab  Khal Karihahim Upahas ||

 

Khal Parihas Hoyi Hith Mora | Kaka Kahahim Kalkand Kadora || Hansahi Bak Dhadhur Chathak Hi | Hansahi Malin Khal Bimal Bathkahi || Kabith Rasik Na Ramapadh Nehu | Theenha Kaham Sukhadh Has Ras Yehu || Bhasha  Banithi Bhori Mathi Mori | Hansibe  Joga  Hamsau Nahi  Khori || Prabu Padha Preethi Na Samunjji Neeki | Theenhahi Katha Suni Lagihi  Pheeki || Hari Hara Padh Rathimathi Na Kutharaki| Theenha Kahu Madhur Katha Raghubar Ki || Rama Bhagathi Booshith Jiyam Jani | Sunihahim Sujan Sarahi Subani || Kabi Na Hoau Nahim Bachan Prabeenu | Sakala Kala Sab Bidhdhya Heenu || Aakhar Arath Alamkrithi Nana | Chandh Prabhandh Aneka Bidhana || Bhav Bedh Rasa Bedha Apara | Kabith Dhosha Gun Bibidha Prakara || Kabith Bibeka Yek Nahim More | Sathya Kahau Likhi Kagadh Korem ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The universe and it's living and non-living things represent the supreme Lord/Sarvam Khalvitham Bhrama – The noble-souls/Sadhu Santh Mahathma resembles unfathomable ocean of wisdom and virtues

 

Chapter – 9 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The Universe and it's living and non-living things represent the supreme Lord/Sarvam Khalvitham Bhrama – The noble-souls/Sadhu Santh Mahathma resembles an unfathomable ocean of wisdom and virtues

 

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the essence of the Universe and its living and non-living things. I shall bow down before the all-pervasive Supreme Lord who represents Vidhya/wisdom and Avidhya/ignorance, Guna/virtues and Dhosha/sins, Kala/Time, Karma/deeds, cause, and effect, good and evil, etc. I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord who is the essence of Lord of Day/Surya who nourishes the life on the Earth, and Lord of night/Moon who put off the creatures in rest with its cool rays.  The intellectuals are thoroughly aware of the fact that the evil association would destroy the purity of the mind, hence they keep afar from the interest in worldly matters and attachment to people, same as the planets, medicines, water, air, and garments would portrait its nature of good or bad from its association. I shall prostrate before the Deva, Dhanava,  Manushya, Kinnara, Naga, Gandharva, Khaga, Pithru, Pretha, Rajanichara, and earnestly pray to be gracious upon us on all the occasions.

 

I shall prostrate before the Eight million and four hundred thousand creatures on the planet Earth, divided as aquatic animals, animals on the land and air are the creation of the Supreme Lord Seetha Rama, kindly recognize me as your servant and shower Your grace upon me. I have no intellectual power to describe the all-pervasive Bhramam incarnated as Lord Sri Ramachandra on the Earth, to alleviate the sufferings and sorrows of the Jeeva, destroy the wicked and arrogant demons caused a burden to Earth, and provide bliss to the noble souls. I am a dull-minded Jeeva taken a huge step to the describe the virtues and splendor of Lord of Raghu, Lord Sri Ramachandra, resemble the unfathomable ocean, my aspirations are out of reach like yearning to achieve nectar with no means, not even to procure buttermilk. I am certain that the noble and virtuous would listen to my childish talk praising the virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra with great interest and love, and forgive my mistakes, they would consider it as the prattle of their child, and the mischievous people who enjoy finding fault in others would get amused. This world is an abundance of Jeeva drenched in Ahamkara and Mamakara, like the rivers and streams swell upon the arrival of rain waters and sudden flood takes away several lives mercilessly.  At the same time, there is no scarcity of the noble-souls resemble the mighty ocean that graciously embrace the waters from all the water bodies, and swells only at the sight of the moon.

 

Graha Beshaj Jala Pavan Pat Payi Kujoga Sujoga| Hohim Kubasthu Subasthu Jaga Lakhahim Sulacchan Loga || Sama Prakasa Thama Pakh Dhuhum Nama Bhedha Bidhi Keenha | Sasi Soshak Poshak Samucchi Jaga Jas  Apajas Dheenha || Jada Chethan Jaga Jeev Jath Sakala Ramamaya Jani | Bandhau Sab Ke  Padhakamala Sadha Jori Juga Pani || Dheva Dhanuja Nar Naga Khaga Pretha Pithar Gandharb | Bandhau Kinnar Rajanichara Kripa Karahu Ab  Sarb ||

 

Aakar Chari Lakh Chaurasi | Jathi Jeev Jala Thala Naba Basi || Siya Ramamaya Sab Jag Jani | Karau Pranam Jori Juga Pani || Jani Kripakar Kinkar Mohu | Sab Mili Karahu Cchadi Cchal Cchohu || Nija Budhi Bal Bharos Mohi Nahim | Thathe Binaya Karau Sab Pahim || Karana Chahau Raghupathi Gun Gaha | Laghu Mathi Mori Charith Avagaha || Soojj Na Yekau Anga Upau | Manmathi Rank Manorath Rau || Mathi Athi Neech Oonchi Ruchi Aachi | Chahia Amia Jaga Jurayi Na Cchacchi || Cchamihahim Sajjan Mori  Didayi | Sunihahim Balabachan Man Layi || Jau  Balak Kaha  Thothari Batha | Sunahim Mudhitha Man Pithu Aru Matha || Hamsihahi Koor Kutila Kubichari | Je Par  Dhooshan Bhooshandhari || Nija  Kabith Kehi Laga Na  Neeka | Saras Hoau Athava Aathi Pheeka || Je Par Manithi Sunath Harshahim | The Bar Purusha Bahuth Jaga Nahim || Jaga Bahu Nara Sar Sari  Sab Bhayi | Je  Nija  Badi  Badahim Jal  Payi || Sajjan Sakrith Sindhu Sama Koyi | Dhekhi Poora Bidhu Badayi Joyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The influence of Kala/Time, Karama/deeds, Guna/virtues, and Swabhava/attributes cause grief and sufferings

 

Chapter – 8– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The influence of Kala/Time, Karama/deeds, Guna/virtues, and Swabhava/attributes cause grief and sufferings

 

The Universe is the place of good and evil, living and non-living things. The Santh Mahathmas/noble- souls abandon the impurities, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in worldly matters are compared to Hamsa/Swan, that has the tremendous skill to separate the milk from the water, hence these Mahatmas always live in supreme bliss. The Kala/Time, Guna/virtues, Karma/deeds, Swabhava/attributes necessitate the Jeeva to get shackled in Maya/illusion and ignorance, even the goodness in the Jeeva gets tarnished by the above-mentioned elements. The Jeeva who have taken shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Hari, get rid of the impurities of anger, ego, lust, desire, pride, and jealousy, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in worldly matters get relieved from the sufferings and grief of Samsara. The Jeeva drenched in the material matters/Prakrithi gets inspired to perform righteous deeds due to the association with the noble and saintly men, take pride in it, and remain deceitful as always, and they will have the fate of the demon Kalanemi appeared as an ascetic before Hanuman at the command of Ravana, while Hanuman was in search for the medicinal herb to restore the life of Lakshman in the battlefield.  Kalanemi purposefully played a trick on Hanuman to distract him and create obstacles to his task. The mere appearance as an ascetic of Kalanemi caught the entire attraction of Hanuman, ultimately met miserable death in the hands of Hanuman. The demon Ravana who was disguised as an ascetic appeared before Devi Sita met a terrible death in the hands of Rama on the battlefield and the demon Rahu who disguised as a deity while serving the nectar of immortality got his head severed by Lord Vishnu, all these demons presented as noble with their uncanny appearance, met disastrous end. The virtuous were the Jambavan who was a mighty bear in the army of Sugriva, famous for his bravery and Hanuman/Kapeeshwara who is the Lord of Vanaras were highly honored and praised for their generosity and fearlessness. Therefore, the Veda and scriptures emphasize the association of the Sadhu Santh, Mahathma who have abandoned the Samsara, interest in worldly matters, Ahamkara, Mamakara, and impurities of the mind as a Trina/grass, would inspire the Jeeva to perform austerities, vow, and strictly follow truthfulness, kindness, compassion, humanity, celibacy, non-violence, hygiene/mental as well as physical etc. The Jeeva who have achieved the purity of mind won’t get malignant even if they get stuck in the middle of the wicked, and they would remain unblemished, like the dust particle raised on the atmosphere can’t taint the sky. The parrot nurtured in the houses of virtuous would mimic the sacred name of Lord Rama and the unfortunate ones are taken care by the wicked keep mimic abuses.  The fire burns all those in contact with it, turn to coal that can be utilized as an ink to write scriptures and sacred texts. The essential elements such as water, air, and fire immensely contribute to flourishing life on the Earth.

 

Jada Chethan Guna Dhoshamaya Bisva Keenha Karathar | Santh Hamsa Guna Gahahim Patha Parihari Bari Bikara ||

 

Us Bibeka Jab Dheyi Bidhatha | Thab Thaji Dhosha Gunahim Manu Ratha || Kala Subhau Karama Bariayi | Bhaleau Prakrithi Bas  Chukayi Bhalayi || So Sudhari Harijan Jimi  Lehim | Dhali Dhukha Dhosha Bimala Jasu Dehi || Khalau Karahim Bhal Payi Susangu | Mitayi Na  Malin Subhau Abhangu || Lakhi Subesha Jaga  Banchak  Jeau | Besh  Prathap Poojiahi Theau || Udharahim Anth  Na Hoyi Nibahu | Kalanemi Jimi Ravan  Rahu || Kiyehu Kubeshu Sadhu Sanmanu | Jimi Jaga Jambavanth Hanumanu || Hani Kusanga Su Sangathi Lahu | Lokahu Bedha Bidhitha Sab Kahu || Gagan Chadayi Raja Pavan  Prasanga | Keechahim Milayi Neech Jal Sanga || Sadhu Asadhu Sadhan Sooka  Sarim | Sumirahim Rama Dhehi Gani Garim || Dhooma Kusangathi Karikh Hoyi | Likhia Puran Manju Masi Soyi || Soyi Jal Anala Anila Sandhatha | Hoyi Jaladh Jaga Jeevan Dhatha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The Universe is the place of ‘good and evil’ – The Veda and scriptures emphasize the necessity to follow righteousness/Dharma

 

Chapter – 7 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The Universe is the place of ‘good and evil’ – The Veda and scriptures emphasize the necessity to follow righteousness/Dharma

The scriptures brilliantly describe the process of churning the milky ocean for the nectar of immortality collectively by the Devas and Dhanavas, during this process, the first thing that came out in the open was toxic poison, that was gracefully accepted by Lord Mahadeva, thus restored peace in the world, further, the process of churning continued, and many precious things like Airavatha, Ucchaishravas, Lord Chandra, Goddess Mahalakshmi and precious gems, Kalpavruksha, Varuni, and finally, the nectar of immortality emerged out of the ocean. Hence, the Universe is the place of ‘good and evil’, the piousness brings the serenity of mind and the evilness disrupt the peace and happiness. The scriptures and Vedas emphasize whoever follow the righteousness, truthfulness, kindness, compassion, non-violence, perfect control over sense, austerities, knowledge of self, would inherit supreme bliss and serenity of mind, perceive the omnipresent Bramham/Oneness-in-all and the Jeeva drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, lust, anger, ego, jealousy, and pride would undergo constant grief and sufferings meets miserable death ultimately heaves to the vicious cycles of rebirth. The Universe is the reservoir of ‘goodness and evilness’ are pair of opposite like happiness and sorrow, respect and disrespect,  pleasure and pain, devoutness and sin, day and night, birth and death, supreme Bhramam/eternal truth/Paramathma Parambhramam and  illusion/Maya, indestructible Purusha and destructible Prapancha/Prakrithi, richness and poverty, King and pauper, the sacred land of Kashi, and the cursed land Magadha, the sacred Ganga which is the purifier of souls and the river Karmanasha that takes away all the devoutness of the Jeeva, the deserted land of Maravara and flourished land of Malava, the twice-born/Bhramin considered as Bhudevatha/Lord on Earth and tribes who feed on animal, heaven and hell,  attachment and dispassion.

 

Bhalo Bhalayihi Pai  Lahayi Lahayi Nichayihi Neechu | Sudha  Sarahiau Amaratham Garala Sarahiau Meechu ||

Khal Adha Aguna Sadhu Guna Gaha | Ubhaya Apar Udhadhi Avagaha || Thehi The Kacchu Gunadhosha Bakhane | Sangraha Thyaga Na  Binu Pahichane || Bhaleau Poch Sab Bidhi  Upajaye | Gani Gun Dhosha Bedha Bilagaye || Kahahi Bedha Ithihasa Purana | Bidhi  Prapanchu Gun Avaguna Sana || Dhukha Sukha Papa Punya Dhin Rathi | Sadhu Asadhu Sujathi Kujathi || Dhanav Dev Oonch Aru Neechu | Amiau Sujivanu Mahuru Meechu || Maya Bhrama Jeeva Jagadheesa | Lacchi Alacchi Ranka Avaneesa || Kasi Maga Surasari Kramanasa | Maru  Marav  Mahidev Gavasa || Saraga Naraka Anuraga  Biraga | Nigamagama Guna Dhosha Bibhaga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The disparities between the ascetic and the Jeeva drenched in Ahamkara and Mamakara

 

Chapter – 6 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The disparities between the ascetic and the Jeeva drenched in Ahamkara and Mamakara

 

I shall offer salutation to the ascetics who are the purifier of the Earth,  free from impurities of Ahamkara and Mamakara lacks interest in worldly matters of fleeting nature/destructible Prapancha, grown out of pain-causing dualities of happiness and sorrow, grief and pain, respect, and disrespect, and perceive the omnipresent Bhramam/indestructible Purusha resides as a soul in the Jeeva/Oneness-in-all. I shall offer salutation to the Vishayijeeva drenched in the worldly matters, Ahamkara and Mamakara, engage in immoral deeds, finds pleasure in causing grief to others, wicked burn with jealousy in the welfare and happiness of others, no matter whether they are companions or enemies. I shall offer salutation to the ascetic who is free from the impurities of Ahamkara and Mamakara, causes pain while leaving this world and the wicked who finds pleasure in the ill-fortune of others, causes pain while living on the Earth. The huge difference is that the ascetics resemble a lotus flower, and the wicked represent leech that causes to bleed, even though both are born of attributes and previous Karma in the unfathomable ocean of Samsara. The two categories of Jeeva yield the merits of their actions in a different manner, the ascetics are grown out of differences and dualities, achieves permanent bliss with the extreme penances and austerities, vows, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara and Shamadhamadhi symbolizes the cool rays of the full moon, is the purifier of the Earth/movable King of river Prayaga, represents the river Ganga. The Jeeva drenched in Ahamkara and Mamakara, spew venom, resemble the inauspicious river Karmanasha that takes away all the righteousness in the Kali era.

 

Udhaseena Ari  Meetha Hitha Sunath Jarahi Khal Reethi | Jani Pani Juga Jori Jan Binathi Karayi  Sapreethi ||

Mei Apani Dhisi Keenha Nihora | Theenha Nija Aur Na Laub Bhora || Bayas Paliahi Athi Anuraga | Hohi Niramisha Kabahu Ki Kaga || Bandhau Santh Asajjan Charana |  Dhukhapradha Ubhaya Beech Kacchu Barana || Bicchurath Yek Prana Hari Lehim | Milath Yek Dhukha Dharuna Dhehi || Upajahi Yek Sanga Jaga Mahim | Jalaja Joka Jimi Gun  Bilagahim || Sudha Sura  Sama Sadhu Asadhu | Janak Yek  Jaga Jaladhi Agadhu || Bhal Anabhal Nija Nija  Karthoothi | Lahath Sujasa Apaloka Bibhoothi || Sudha Sudhakar Surasari Sadhu | Garala Anala Kalimala Sari Byadhu || Guna Avaguna Janath Sab Koyi | Jo Jehi Bhava Neeka Thehi Soyi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The salutation to Santh Mahathma and the Vishayi Jeeva who is drenched in Ahamkara and Mamakara

 

Chapter – 5 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The salutation to Santh Mahathma and the Vishayi Jeeva who is drenched in Ahamkara and Mamakara

 

I shall prostrate before the ascetics who have no friend or enemy, favorable or unfavorable, happiness or sorrow, respect or disrespect, joy or grief, are grown far beyond the dualities of Samsara, they are impartial like the fragrance of the Jasmine flowers kept on the palm, they are free from the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in worldly matters, hence I shall repeatedly bow down before the lotus feet of the ascetics and sincerely request like a child to shower their compassionate grace upon me to achieve  the selfless devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

I shall offer salutation to the Vishayijeeva/drenched in the material matters, Ahamkara and Mamakara, hostile to the innocents, finds pleasure in others trouble and ill-fortune, desolation, and get jealous of others welfare. The wicked and ignorant who spread misbelief in Veda, Scriptures, deities, trinities, etc. like the Rahu and Kethu causes an eclipse of Sun and Moon respectively. These ignorant are like the demon Sahasrabhahu who is haughty of his might achieved as a boon after several thousand years of penance, these wicked people enjoy causing miseries and grief to others with all might, their anger resembles fire, and fearless to  challenge Lord Yama, these people are like Kumbhakarna who enjoys long years of sleep and the comet which causes harm other than nothing, hence their destruction is propitious to the world. These wicked and arrogant Jeeva harm others in all possible ways, like the snow in the paddy field gets dissolved by destroying the crop. I shall offer salutation to those wicked Jeeva who is fierce as the thousand tongued serpents Adishesha, sadly, they utilize their vicious tongue to find fault in others. I shall prostrate before King Prithu who desired to have thousands of ears to listen to the glories of the Supreme Lord, sadly the wicked Jeeva enjoys listening to the ill fame and rumors as if they have possessed thousands of ears. I shall offer salutation to the wicked find fault in others as if they have possessed thousands of eyes like Lord Indhra who is the Lord of deities, has possessed thousands of eyes, and Vajrayudha as a weapon, sadly the wicked Jeeva uses thousands of eyes to find fault in others.

 

Bandhau Santh Samana Chith Hitha Anahith Nahim Koyi | Anjjali Gath Subha Suman Jimi Sama Sugandh Kar Dhoyi || Santh Sarala Chith Jagath Hith  Jani Subhau Sanehu | Balabinaya Suni Kari Kripa Ramacharan Rathi Dhehu ||

 

Bahuri Bandhi Khal Gan Sathibhaya | Je Binu Kaj Dhahinehu Baya || Para Hith Hani Labh Jinha Kare | Ujare Harash Bishadh Basere|| Hari Hara  Jas Rakesa Rahu Se | Par Akaj Bhat Sahasbhahu Se || Je Par Dhosha  Lakhahim Sahasakhi | Parahith Dhritha Jinha Ke Man Makhi || Theja Krisanu Rosha Mahishesa | Adha Avaguna Dhana Dhani Dhanesa || Udhaya Keth Sama Hitha Sab Hi Ke | Kumbhakaran Sama Sovath Neeke || Par Akaju Lagi  Thanu Pariharahi | Jimi Hima Upala Krishi Dhali Garahi || Bandhau Khala Jasa Sesha Sarosha | Sahasa Badhana Barnayi Par Dhosha || Puni Pranavu Prithuraj Samana | Par Adha Sunayi Sahas Dhas Kana || Bahuri Sakra Sama Binavau Thehi | Santhath Suraneeka Hitha Jehi || Bachana  Bajra  Jehi  Sadha  Piara | Sahas Nayan Par Dhosha Nihara ||