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 ||