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 ||