Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Prathapbhanu’s hunting expedition left him deserted in the dense forest

 

Chapter – 151– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – King Prathapbhanu’s hunting expedition left him deserted in the dense forest

 

King Prathapbhanu mounted on the horse speeded close to the huge sized boar resembled the mountain peak with great enthusiasm, he was determined not to leave the prey, proceeded where the giant boar stood majestically. The neighing and snorting of the horse frightened the boar, it dashed to the dense forest, like wind and disappeared from his sight. King Prathapbhanu continued to follow the boar, every time the shot of arrows aimed to hit the object was gone astray, the excitement to chase the boar kept the King away from his men left him all alone in the middle of the dense forest, completely isolated, lost track to get back to his destination, but his steadfastness did not leave him there, he went on and, on the chase, forced the wild boar to take shelter in an unapproachable rock cave. King Prathapbhanu made all efforts to get into the deep cave, but returned with utter disappointment, soon he realized that he has lost track of time, deserted all alone in the dense wood.

 

Neela Maheedhara Sikhara Sama Dhekhi Bisala Barahu | Chapari Chaleau Hatha Suduki Nripa Hanki Na Hoyi Nibahu ||

Aavath Dhekhi Adhika Rava Baji | Chaleau Baraha Marutha Gathi Bhaji || Thuratha Keenha Nripa Sara Sandhana | Mahi Mili Gayau Bilokatha Bana || Thaki Thaki Theera  Maheesa Chalava | Kari Cchala Suara Sareera Bachava || Pragatath Dhoorath Jayi Mriga Bhaga | Risa BasaBhoopa Chaleau Sanga Laga|| Gayau Dhoori Dhana Gahana Barahu | Jaha Nahina Gaja Baji Nibahu || Athi Akela Ban Bipula Kalesu | Thadhapi Na Mriga Maga Thajayi Naresu || Kola Biloki Bhoopa Bada Dheera | Bhagi Paita Giriguha Gambheera || Agama Dhekhi Nripa Athi Pacchithayi | Phireau Mahabana Pareau Bhulayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Prathapbhanu’s hunting expedition

 

Chapter – 150– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – King Prathapbhanu’s hunting expedition

 

King Prathapbhanu conducted several Yajja and Yaja for the welfare of the Universe and its people sincerely followed the Vedic rites and performance of religious and spiritual rites. He was a noble, wise, learned, contented always performed tasks for the welfare of the Kingdom and his subjects, whatever pious deeds performed were surrendered to the all-pervasive Supreme Lord Vasudeva. One day, King Prathapbhanu conducted a hunting expedition to the dense wood of Vindhyachala, followed by his men. They have enthusiastically moved on horseback all over the dense forest and hunted a large number of animals on their way.  Suddenly, the King noticed a giant wild boar, with sharp tusks that resembled a crescent moon, slipped out of his sight. King Prathapbhanu was determined to chase after the boar, it was huge-sized, growling revealing its teeth, and the large white tusks were frightening, fixed its gaze at the King.

 

Jaha Lagi Kahe Purana Shruthi Yek Yek Sab Jaga | Bar  Sahasra Sahasra Nripa Kiya Sahitha Anuraga ||

Hridhaya Na  Kacchu Phala Anusandhana | Bhoopa Bibeki Parama Sujana || Karayi Je  Dharma Karama Man Bani | Basudeva Arpitha Nripa Gyani || Chadi Bara Baji Bara Yek Raja | Mrigaya Kar Sab Saji Samaja || Bindhyachala Gambeera Ban Jayau | Mriga Puneetha Bahu Baratha Bhayau || Phiratha Bipina Nripa  Dheekha Barahu | Janu Ban Dhureau Sasihi Grasi Rahu || Bada Bidhu Nahi  Samath Mukha Mahi | Manahu Krodha Basa Ugilatha Nahi || Kola Karala Dasana Chabi Gayi | Thanu Bisala Peevara Adhikayi || Dhurudhurath Hatha Aarau Paya | Chakitha Bilokath Kan Udaya ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The righteousness of King Prathapbhanu kept the subjects happy and contented

 

Chapter – 149– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The righteousness of King Prathapbhanu kept the subjects happy and contented

 

King Prathapbhanu expanded his Kingdom, won over several battles, ruled the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of his subject, sincerely followed the righteousness, took great pleasure in the stately wealth and possessions. As a result of the prowess, righteousness, and might of King Prathapbhanu the Earth flourished with rich natural and mineral wealth in abundance, the subjects were immensely happy, and the wellbeing prevailed all over the Kingdom. The subjects were virtuous, sincerely followed the prescribed rites that kept them free from the sufferings and grief, men and women were stunningly gorgeous. The minister Dharmaruchi who is an ardent devotee of Lord Hari, immersed in guaranteeing the happiness, peace, security, and welfare of the subjects, and duly informed the King for further amendments for progress. The preceptors, twice-born, Rishis, Sages, Santh, Mahatmas, Pithrus, and deities were highly pleased with the service and regime of King Prathapbhanu. There were several religious and spiritual rites that were conducted according to Veda and scriptures to please the deities, were sincerely performed by King Prathapbhanu, provided an abundance of wealth, money, gifts, as a contribution to the twice-born, Mahatmas. He practiced listening to the Vedas and scriptures, and sincerely followed the rites, provided an abundance of charities, constructed several shelter homes, pleasure gardens, wells, ponds, shrines, etc. in abundance to keep his subjects happy and contented.

Swabasa Biswa Kari Bahubala Nija Pura KeenhaPrabesu | Aratha Dharma Kamadhi Sukha Sevayi Samaya Naresu ||

Bhoopa Prathapabhanu Bala Payi | Kamadhenu Bhai Bhoomi Suhayi || Sab Dhukha Barajitha Praja Sukhari | Dharmaseela Sundhara Nara Nari || Sachiva Dharmaruchi Haripadha Preethi | Nripa Hitha Hethu Sikhava Nitha Neethi || Guru Sura Santh Pithara Mahideva | Karayi Sadha Nripa Sab Kai Seva || Bhoopa Dharama Je Bedh Bakhane | Sakala Karayi Sadhar SukhaMane || Dhina Prathi Dheyi Bibidha Bidhi Dhana | Sunayi Sasthra Bara Bedha Purana || Nana Barpi Koopi Thadaga | Sumana Batika  Sundhara Baga || Biprabhavana Surabhavana Suhaya | Sab  Theerthanha Bichithra Banaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The legend of King Prathapbhanu

 

Chapter – 148– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The legend of King Prathapbhanu

 

The newly appointed King Prathapbhanu of Kingdom of Kaikeya was highly honorable, virtuous, wise, intelligent, as his father King Sathyakethu, ruled the kingdom wisely for the welfare of its people. In a short period of time, he achieved great admiration from his subjects, ruled the kingdom according to rules and regulations prescribed in the scriptures and Veda, and there were no sinful deeds that took place in the entire Kingdom during his regime. The people were extremely virtuous, sincerely followed the Dharma, spiritual and religious rites, lived a happy and contented life. His minister Dharmaruchi was equally competent wise as Shukra and virtuous as the King. Thus, King Prathapbhanu with the assistance of a competent minister and brother of virtues and excellent skills in armaments ruled the Kingdom successfully. King Prathapbhanu was owned a huge efficient army of men, chariots, horses, and elephants, they have constantly engaged in the battle with the neighboring countries, defeated them all, and expanded his kingdom. In this way, he fought several battles and brought down the enemies on his knees, the seven continents/Sapthadhveepa were captured and brought under his regime, and the rulers of the seven continents have to pay off taxes to the Kingdom of Kaikeya.  King Prathapbhanu amassed huge wealth, possession of army, prowess, etc. remained as the most powerful ruler/Mahipala on the Earth, relentlessly serving his subjects and take great care of welfare and happiness of them.”

 

Jab Prathaparabi Bhayau Nripa Phiri Dhohayi Desa | Prajapala Athi  Bedhabidhi Kathahu Nahi Adha Lesa ||

 Nripa Hithakaraka Sachiva  Sayana | Nama Dharmaruchi Sukra Samana|| Sachiva  Sayana Bandhu Balabeera | Aapu Prathapapunja Ranadheera || Sena Sanga Chathuranga Apara | Amitha  Subhat Sab Samara Joojjara || Sena  Biloki Rau Harshana | Aru  Baje  Gahagahe  Nisana || Bijaya Hethu Katakayi Banayi | Sudhina Sadhi Nripa  Chaleau Bajayi || Jaha Thaha Pari Aneka Larayi | Jeethe Sakala Bhoop Bariayi || Saptha Dheepa Bhujabala Bas Keenhe | Lai Lai Dhanda Cchadi Nripa  Dheenhe || Sakala Avani Mandala Thehi Kala | Yek  Prathapabhanu Mahipala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The legend of King Sathyakethu of Kingdom of Kaikeya

Chapter – 147– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The legend of King Sathyakethu of Kingdom of Kaikeya

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, all that I have explained was Lord Mahadeva narrated to Goddess Bhavani, I shall describe another reason for the incarnation of the supreme Lord Vishnu as Rama, the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, listen to me carefully. Lord Shambhu described a marvelous legend of Sathyakethu to Goddess Bhavani. There was the magnificent Kingdom of Kaikeya ruled by King Sathyakethu who is virtuous, symbolized wisdom, intellect, and prowess. King Sathyakethu had two sons, who were equally virtuous, powerful, and unconquerable in all the battle, the elder son was Prathapbhanu and the younger one was Arimardhana, they were highly intelligent, learned, has possessed great skills in the usage of armaments, powerful in the battlefields, shared a noble and affectionate relationship with each other. King Sathyakethu ruled the Kingdom of Kaikeya for several thousand years, after some time, he assigned the stately duties to the heir to the throne to his elder son Prathapbhanu and retired to woods to conduct Tapasya and meditation upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari.”

 

Yaha Ithihasa  Puneetha Athi Umahi Kahi Brishakethu | Bhradhwaja Sunu  Apara PUni Rama Janama Kara Hethu ||

Sunu Muni Katha Puneetha PUrani | Jo Girija  Prathi Sambhu Bakhani || Biswa  Bidhitha Yek Kaikaya Desu | Sathyakethu Thaha Basayi Naresu || Dharama Dhurandhara  Neethi  Nidhana | Theja Prathapa Seela Balavana || Thehi Kei Bhaye  Jugala Sutha Beera | Sab Guna Dhama  Maha Ranadheera || Rajadhani Jo Jet Sutha Aahi | Nama  Prathapabhanu Asa Thahi || Apara  Suthahi Arimardhana Nama | Bhujabala Athula Achala Sangrama|| Bhayihi Bhayihi Parama Sameethi | Sakala Dhosha Cchal Barajitha Preethi || Jete Suthahi Raja Nripa Dheenha | Hari Hitha Aapu Gavana Ban Keenha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Manu leaves the mortal coil and achieve the abode of Lord Indra as promised by Lord Hari

 

Chapter – 146– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Manu leaves the mortal coil and achieve the abode of Lord Indra as promised by Lord Hari

Lord Hari spoke “Oh! Rajan, kindly take pleasure in the abode of Lord Indra for some time, and in due course of time, you will be born as King of Ayodhya/Awadha, and that moment I shall be born as your son. It is my promise to you. I will assume the form of a human, will be born as your beloved child, and conduct various amusements, that would give immense pleasure to my devotees and Mahatmas, mere listening to my various passionate sport, would protect the fortunate Jeevas, liberates them from the sufferings of the unfathomable ocean of Samsara, impurities of mind such as lust, desire, ego, pride, jealousy, and anger, finally the Garbhavasadhukham. The Prapancha is inseparable Maya of mine, she is my eternal companion, primordial energy who is the cause of the Universe and its living and non-living things, she will accompany me whenever I take incarnations and I shall fulfill all your desires as I have promised.” The supreme Lord Hari assured the couple repeatedly and disappeared from their sight. Thus, the divine couple Manu and Devi Shatharoopa continued to live in the hermitage for some time and shed their mortal coil, further they achieved the abode of Lord Indra Amaravathi, and continued to live in the heavenly abode.

 

Thaha Kari Bhoga  Bisala Thath Gaya Kacchu Kala Puni | Hoyihahu Avadha Bhuala Thab Mei Hob Thumhara Sutha ||

 

Icchamaya Narabesha Savare | Hoyihau Pragat Niketha Thumhare || Amsanha Sahitha Dheha Dhari Thatha | Karihau Charitha Bhagath Sukhadhatha || Je Suni Sadhar Nara Badbhagi | Bhava  Tharihahi Mamatha Madha Thyagi || Adhisakthi Jehi Jaga Upajaya | Soau Avatharihi Mori Yaha Maya || Puraub Mei Abilasha  Thumhara | Sathya Sathya Pan Sathya Hamara || PUni PUni Asa Kahi Kripanidhana | Anthardhana Bhaye Bhagavana || Dhampathi Ura Dhari Bhagatha Kripala | Thehi Ashrama Nivase Kacchu Kala || Samaya Payi Thanu Thaji Anayasa | Jayi Keenha Amaravathi Basa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Manu’s requests for Ananyabhakthi at the lotus feet of Lord Hari

 

Chapter – 145– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Manu’s requests for Ananyabhakthi at the lotus feet of Lord Hari

 

Devi Shatharoopa with folded hands prayed to Lord Hari “Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace of us, and firm devotion/Ananyabhakthi at your lotus feet which is the ultimate objective of the Jeeva, let the wisdom and knowledge do not leave us in any circumstances, and let us remain devoted to your lotus feet at all times.” Lord Hari was highly pleased listening to the words full of wisdom and pure love, gently replied “Oh! Mother, I have granted all those boons you have cherished, and all that desired by you. The Viveka/wisdom and knowledge will not leave you under any circumstances.” Raja Manu bowed at the feet of Hari, took hold of his feet, and spoke in tears “Oh! Prabho, I have an earnest appeal to you, I should have intense love and attachment to my son, let it be my foolishness or ignorance, I want a unique relationship to be shared with my son, that should be full of love and devotion, as the serpent cannot live without the precious gem on its forehead, and the fishes cannot leave without water. Oh! Prabho, kindly provide me the boon that I can’t live without my son who is Paramathma Parambhramam personified.” Raja Manu prostrated before the lotus feet of Lord Hari, and took hold of his feet firmly, shed tears of joy and love. The merciful Lord Hari took Devi Shatharoopa and Manu in his hand and advised “All your wishes would get fulfilled, kindly leave the dense forest and live in the abode of Lord Indra for some time and enjoy all the heavenly pleasures.”

 

Soyi  Sukha Soyi Gathi Soyi Bhagathi Soyi Nija CharanaSanehu | Soyi Bibeka Soyi Rahani Prabhu Hamahi Kripakari Dhehu ||

Suni Mridhu Gooda Ruchira Bara Rachana | Kripasindhu Bole  Mridhu Bachana|| Jo Kacchu Ruchi Thumhare  Man Mahi | Mei  So Dheenha Sab  Samsaya  Nahi || Mathu Bibeka Alaukika  There | Kabahu Na Mitihi  Anugraha Mere || Bandhi Charana Manu Kaheau Bahori | Avara Yek Binathi Prabhu Mori || Sutha Bishayika  Thava Padharathi Hoau | Mohi Bada Mooda Kahai Kin Koau || Mani Binu  Phani Jimi  Jala Binu Meena | Mama Jeevan Thimi Thumhahi Adheena || Asa Baru Magi Charana Gahi Raheau | Yevamasthu Karunanidhi Kaheau || Ab Thumha Mama Anusasan Mani | Basahu Jayi Surapathi Rajadhani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Munu receives a unique and marvelous boon from Lord Hari

 

Chapter – 144– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Munu receives a unique and marvelous boon from Lord Hari

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the supreme Lord who is Dhani/ symbolize affluence, Shiromani/ precious gem, gracious, noble, Kripanidhi/merciful, repeatedly asked the divine couple Raja Manu and Devi Shatharoopa to reveal their desire, finally, they have appealed to Lord Hari about their wish to achieve a son who has possessed the beauty and virtues of Lord Hari. The compassionate Lord listening to the word of pure love, and wisdom, began to speak “Let it be. I shall be born as your son as you have desired, and I will find my female energy in due course of time.” Lord Hari bow before Devi Shatharoopa who was standing with folded hands, eyes full of love, drenched in tears, and spoke “Oh! Devi, kindly asks for a boon, what would you like to have as a boon from me?” Devi Shatharoopa spoke “Oh! Prabho, I have nothing else to ask as a boon, I have already achieved the most promising boon which was pronounced by the clever king, my consort. Oh! Prabho, I have no words to describe your mercy, you are most promising to your devotees, Oh! Prabho, you are the Lord of the Universe, and Lord of Lords, you are beloved of Lord Bhrama, Lord Rudra, and deities. You are Antharyami, all-pervasive supreme Bramham resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are the knower of all. Oh! Prabho, you are the protector of devotees who has taken shelter at your lotus feet, you are the provider of welfare and happiness to them.”

 

Dhani Siromani Kripanidhi Natha Kahau Sathibhau | Chahau Thumhahi Samana Sutha Prabhu  San Kavana Dhurau||

Dhekhi Preethi Suni Bachana Amole | Yevamasthu Karunanidhi Bole ||
Aapu Sarisa Khojau Kaha Jayi | Nripa Thava  Thanaya Hob Mei  Aayi || Satharoopahi Biloki Kar Jore| Dhebi Magu Baru Jo Ruchi There || Jo Baru Natha Chathura Nripa Maga| Soyi Kripala Mohi Athi Priya Laga || Prabhu Paranthu Sudi Hothi Didayi | Jadhapi Bhagath Hitha Thumhahi Sohayi || Thumha Bhramadhi Janaka Jaga Swami | Bhrama SakalaUra Antharjami || Asa  Samujjath Man Samsaya Hoyi | Kaha Jo Prabhu Pravana PUni Soyi || Je Nija  Bhagatha Natha Thava Ahahi | Jo Sukha Pavahi Jo  Gathi Lahahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The pure love and devotion of Devi Shatharoopa and Manu upon supreme Lord Hari and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi

 

Chapter – 143– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The pure love and devotion of Devi Shatharoopa and Manu upon supreme Lord Hari and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi

The supreme Lord Hari was highly pleased witnessing the pure love and devotion of the couple, Manu and Devi Shatharoopa, and instructed the couple to ask for a boon. Raja Manu with folded hands after regaining immense courage began to spoke in a soft tone “Oh! Prabho, after witnessing your marvelous form, we have left with no desires, you have already fulfilled all our desires. Yet, we have a desire lingering in our hearts, desires sprout up effortlessly in no time, but it is difficult to accomplish, hence it is good to remain undisclosed forever.  Oh! Prabho, you are merciful, and there is nothing impossible for you to grant, but the wretched situation won’t permit me to nurture my wish like the pauper gets ashamed to ask for wealth from the wish-fulfilling Kalpatharu which capable to provide all that desired in abundance, like that pauper I hardly know the glories of the supreme Lord. Oh! Prabho, you are all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, resides as a soul in the Jeeva, source of functioning of the mind, intellect, Karma, Gnanendhriyas, Ahamkara, Prana, Mamakara, etc. you are the knower of all, you are Antharyami, and fulfills all the desire of the worshiper, hence kindly fulfill my desire too.” The compassionate Lord spoke “Oh! Rajan, kindly asks for a boon, there is nothing impossible for me to grant as a boon for my devotees.”

 

Bole Kripanidhana PUni Athi Prasanna Mohi  Jani | Magahu Bar Joyi Bhava Man  Mahadhani Anumani ||

Suni  Prabhu Bachana Jori Juga Pani | Dhari  Dheeraju Boli Mridhu Bani || Natha Dhekhi Padhakamala Thumhare | Ab Poore Sab Kama Hamare || Yek Lalasa Badi  Ura Mahi | Sugama Agama Kahi Jathi So Nahi || Thumhahi Dheth Athi  Sugama Gosayi | Agama Laga Moha Nija  Kripanayi|| Jaya  Dharidhra  Bibudhatharu Payi | Bahu Sampathi Magath Sakuchayi || Thasu Prabhau Jana Nahi Soyi | Thatha Hridhaya Mama Samsaya Hoyi || So Thumha Janahu Antharjami | Puravahu Mora  Manoratha Swami || Sakucha  Bihayi Magu  Nripa  Mohi | More Nahi  Adheya Kacchu Thohi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Manu and Devi Shatharoopa was fascinated by the mesmerizing beauty of Lord Hari and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi

 

Chapter – 142– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Manu and Devi Shatharoopa fascinated by the mesmerizing beauty of Lord Hari and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Lord Vishnu was attired in magnificent yellow silk garment gave out the appearance of a streak of lightning, he had beautiful three folds on the stomach and the beauty of the deep navel resembled the attractive twirls in the waters of the river Yamuna. The marvelous appearance of supreme Lord Hari stolen the heart of honey bees like the Yogis, Muniganas was beyond description. Oh! Mune, on his left there was Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, who is inseparable primeval energy of the Lord, the storehouse of virtues, beauty, wisdom, fortune, intellect, fame, affluence, and source of Universe, was beautifully stood beside him. Goddess Mahalakshmi is the essence of Sita, Bhavani, Saraswathi, there were limitless forms of her came in to display, with the mere movement of her eyebrows. Manu and Devi Shatharoopa stunned watching the magnificent form of Lord Hari and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, who is the ocean of beauty, they did not blink eyes for a while and avidly drinking the beauty of the Lord and his consort with their eyes, they kept yearningly looking at the magnificent form of Lord Hari with utmost reverence, their bodies raptured in extreme bliss, eyes brimming with tears, fell flatly before the lotus feet of Lord Hari, holding hands above their heads, soon the compassionate Lord Hari took hold of their hands and affectionately lifted them from the ground.”

 

Thaditha Binimdhaka Peetha Pata Udhara Rekha Bara Theeni | Nabhi Manohar Lethu Janu Jamuna Bhavara Cchabi  Ccheeni ||

Padha  Rajeeva Barani Nahi  Jahi | Munimana Madhupa Basahi Jenha Mahi ||Bama Bhaga Sobhathi Anukoola | Adhishakthi Cchabinidhi Jagamoola || Jasu  Amsa  Upajahi Gunakhani| Aganitha Lacchi Uma Bhramani || Bhrukuti Bilasa Jasu  Jaga Hoyi | Rama Bama Dhisi Seetha Soyi || Cchabisamudhra Hariroopa  Biloki | Yekatak Rahe Nayana Pat Roki || Chithavahi Sadhar Roopa Anoopa | Thripthi Na Manahi Manu Satharoopa || Harasha Bibasa Thana Dhasa Bhulani | Pare Dhanda Iva Gahi Padhapani || Sira Parase Prabhu Nija  Kara Kanja | Thuratha Udaye  Karunapunja ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Manu and Devi Shatharoopa envision the magnificent form of Lord Vishnu

 

Chapter – 141– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Manu and Devi Shatharoopa envision the magnificent form of Lord Vishnu

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the divine couple Manu and Devi Shatharoopa envisioned the marvelous form of Supreme Lord Vishnu who resembled Neelamani/blue sapphire, Neelasaroruha/blue lotus flower, Neeradharashyama /appearance of freshly formed dark clouds, spread intense luster of billions of rays. The effulgence of supreme Lord Vishnu resembled autumn full moon, the epitome of beauty, has beautiful cheeks, and chin, his conch shaped neck adorned in precious ornaments, the luscious red lips have the appearance of Jambu fruits, sparkling teeth, attractive nose, the beautiful smile on his face put the full moon into shame. His long and beautiful eyes resemble the blue lotus flower petals, the curved eyebrows have the appearance of the bow of Kamadeva, his forehead is adorned in marvelous Kumkum and sandalwood paste. He is adorned in gem decorated magnificent crown, ears adorned the Makarakundala/fish-shaped earrings, his dark, and thick curly hairs resembled swarm of bees, his chest is decorated with the precious gem Kausthuba, Vanamala/flower garlands, and the garland of precious ornaments and pearls, and the mark of Srivathsa. The Supreme Lord Vishnu has attractive physique has the gait of a lion, he has strong shoulder, broad chest adorned the sacred thread, long hands stretched up to knee resembled the trunk of an elephant, and he was wielded in bow and arrow.”

 

Neela  Saroruha Neelamani Neela Neeradhara Syama | Lagahi Than Sobha Nirakhi Koti Koti Sath Kama ||

Saradha Manthaka Badhana Cchabi Seeva | Charu Kapola Chibuka Dhara Greeva || Adhara Aruna Radha Sundhara Nasa | Bidhu Kara Nikara Binidhaka Hasa || Nava Ambuja Ambaka Cchabi Neeki | Chithavani Lalitha Bhavathi Ji Ki || Bhrukuti Manoja Chapap Cchabi Hari | Thilaka Lalata Patala Dhoothikari || Kundala Makara Mukuta  Sira Bhraja | Kutila  Kesa  Janu Madhupa  Samaja || Ura  SreeBathsa  Ruchira Banamala | Padhika Hara Bhooshana Manijala || Kehari Kandhara Charu Janeau | Bahu  Bhibhooshana  Sundhara  Theau || Kari Kara Sarisa Subhaga Bhujadhanda | Kati Nishanga Kara Sara Kodhanda ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer of Devi Shatharoopa and Manu at the lotus feet of Lord Hari

 

Chapter – 140– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer of Devi Shatharoopa and Manu at the lotus feet of Lord Hari

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, the divine couple Manu and Devi Shatharoopa after hearing the nectar-like words of Lord Hari was heard, ran through their ears, and settled in their heart, revitalized the deteriorated bodies, soon the bodily hairs stood upright, and the sudden rush of thrill through the limbs forced them to withdraw from the deep trance, they fell flat before the marvelous appearance of Lord Hari, and Manu began to speak with tears overflowing, chocking for words of intense love “Oh! Prabho, you are wish-fulfilling divine creeper/ Kalpatharu and resembles divine cow/Kamadhenu to your devotees. Oh! Prabho, Lord Bhrama, and Lord Hara worship at your lotus feet according to the prescribed rites, and adorn their forehead with the dust particles from your feet. Oh! Prabho, worship at your lotus feet provides all the happiness and auspiciousness to devotees, Oh! Pranatharththiharin, Oh! Pranathapalaka, who is the protector of distressed soul, you are the Lord of the Universe and its living beings. Oh! Prabho, we are orphan, helpless, kindly shower your compassionate grace on us. If you are really pleased with our devotion, kindly provide us a boon, kindly reveal to us that marvelous form of supreme Bhramam which dwells in the heart of Hara, and the Muniganas who strive hard to achieve that Paramathma Parambhramam with the practice of various austerities and Tapasya, the lovely swan resides in the heart of Sage Kakabhusundi, that supreme Bramham of Nirguna and Sagunaswaroopa that was stolen our hearts. Oh! Pranarththi Mochana, that all-pervasive supreme Bramham is eulogized as ‘Nethi Nethi’ by Veda, is eternal, supreme bliss, has neither beginning nor end, free from afflictions, pure, unblemished, changeless. Oh! Prabho, kindly reveal your glorious form to us.” The humble and sweet nectar-like words of the divine couple were heard, lit extreme delight in the heart of the Supreme Lord who is a storehouse of compassion, kindness, and love. The supreme Lord Hari appeared before the divine couple Manu and Shatharoopa.

 

Shravana Sudha Sama Bachana Suni Pulaka Praphullitha Gath | Bole Manu Kari  Dhandavath Prema Na Hridhaya Samath ||

Sunu Sevaka Suratharu Suradhenu| Bidhi Hari Hara Bandhitha Padharenu || Sevath  Sulabha Sakalasukha Dhayaka | Pranathapala Sacharachara Nayaka|| Jau Anatha Hitha Hama Par Nehu | Thau Prasanna Hoyi Yaha Bar Dhehu || Jo  Saroopa Basa Siva  Man Mahi | Jehi Karana Muni Jathana Karahi || Jo Bhusundi Man Manasa Hamsa | Saguna Aguna Jehi Nigama Prasamsa || Dhekhahi Ham So  Roopa Bhari Lochana | Kripa Karahu Pranatharathi Mochana || Dhampathi Bachana Paramapriya Lage | Mriduala Bineetha Prema Rasa Page || Bhagath Bacchala Prabhu Kripanidhana| Biswabasa Pragate Bhagavana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Hari pleased with the devotion and Tapasya, and appears before the couple

 

Chapter – 139– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Hari pleased with the devotion and Tapasya, and appears before the couple

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the divine couple Manu and Shatharoopa who were conducting penance consuming water for several thousands of years, after some time stopped that too depending on the air for another thousand of years. Later, they have refused the consumption of air for ten thousand years and meditated upon Lord. The trinities were deeply anxious about the couple and prompted them to ask for a boon, the bodies of the couple were already shrunk to the skeleton, were grown beyond body consciousness. Lord Hari was highly pleased watching the pure love, intense devotion, and faith of his devotee, realized this divine couple have nothing to rely on other than him, the compassionate Lord spoke in nectar-like words “Oh! Manu, Devi Shatharoopa, kindly ask for a boon, I am highly pleased with your devotion.”, the sweet nectar-like voice steeped into the ears of the couple who were immersed in Tapasya for several thousands of years, the compassionate voice of Lord Hari, rejuvenated the body that was almost perished due to extreme Tapasya. The nectar-like voice gushed through the ears settled in their hearts, could experience the most beautiful form of Lord Hari that they have in mind while leaving the Kingdom.”

Yehi Bidhi Beethe Barasha Shat Sahasa Bari Aahara | Sambath Saptha Sahasra Puni Rahe  Sameera Adhara ||

Barasha Sahasa Dhas  Thyageau | Dade Rahe  Yeak Padh Dhoau || Bidhi Hari Hara Thap Dhekhi Apara | Manu Sameepa Aaye Bahu Bara || Bhagahu Bar Bahu Bhanthi Lobhaye| Paramadheera Nahi Chalahi Chalaye|| Asthithamathra Hoyi Rahe Sareera | Thadhapi Managa Manahi Nahi Peera || Prabhu Sarbagya Dhasa Nija Jani | Gathi Ananya Thapasa Nriparani|| Magu Magu Baru Bei Nabha Bani | Paramagambeera Kripamritha Sani || Mrithaka Jiavani Gira Suhayi | Shravana Randhra Hoyi Ura Jab Ayi || Hrishtapushta  Than Bhaye Suhaye| Manahu Abahi Bhavana The Aye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Manu undertakes extreme Tapasya, abandoning the necessities of life

 

Chapter – 138– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Shatharoopa and Manu undertakes extreme Tapasya, abandoning the necessities of life

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Bharadhwaja, the divine couple Manu and Shatharoopa who resemble the austerities personified immersed in various vows, meditation, and Tapasya contemplating upon the Dwadhashamanthra ‘Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaya’. They depend on fruits, vegetables and fiber roots and conducted Tapasya contemplating upon the supreme Bhramam which is eternal bliss, further they have abandoned all those and consumed water. Thus, the penance continued for several thousands of years with a deep desire to envision the supreme Lord, the Saguna Nirgunaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, attributeless, free from afflictions, changeless, unblemished, pure, free from the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara. The omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient Lord who was eulogized by the Veda as ‘Na: Ithi, Na: Ithi’, the incomparable supreme Bhramam, beyond description, which is the essence of the Universe and its living and non-living things holds infinite Nama Roopa Dhrishya, as Shambhu, Virinchi, and Vishnu. The Supreme Lord has assumed various form and conducted amusements for the welfare of the Universe, reduce the burden of the Earth, and re-instate the Dharma. ”

Dhvadhasa  Acchar Manthra Puni Japahi Sahitha Anuraga| Basudeva  Padha Pankaruha  Dhampathi Man Athi Laga ||

Karahi Ahara  Saka Phala Kandha | Sumirahi Bhrama Sacchidhanandha || Puni Hari Hethu Karana Thapa Lage | Bari  Adhara Moola Phala Thyage || Ura  Abilasha Niranthara Hoyi | Dhekhia  Nayana Parama Prabhu Soyi || Aguna Akhanda Anantha Anadhi | Jehi Chinthahi Paramarththabadhi || Nethi Nethi Jehi Bedha Niroopa | Nijanandha Nirupadhi Anoopa || Sambhu Biranchi Bishnu Bhagavana | Upajahi Jasu Amsa  The Nana || Yeseau Prabhu Sevaka Bas  Ahayi | Bhagath Hethu Leelathanu  Gahayi || Jau Yaha Bachana Sathya Shruthi Bhasha | Thau  Hamara  Poojihi Abhilasha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The grief of Manu - The extreme austerities and Tapasya of Devi Shatharoopa and Manu

 

Chapter – 137– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The grief of Manu - The extreme austerities and Tapasya of Devi Shatharoopa and Manu

 

Raja Manu of exemplary character spoke “I have been in my latter years of age /Sanyasa, still my attachments to family, children, relatives, companions, interest in worldly matters, possession, richness, wealth, fame, money, and bodily pleasures have not curtailed. Otherwise, I would not choose to live under the roof of Grahasthashrama, and relish matters to add happiness to my sense.” Manu felt disheartened, “I have wasted whole life without striving to achieve Bhagavath Prapthi or devotion to Lord Hari, even after achieving the rarest birth as a human”. Immediately, Manu called out for his sons, handed over the regime, and left the palace and stately pleasures, proceeded to wood along with his wife. They have arrived in the dense wood of glorious Thapasthali Naimisharanya, which is the sacred land on the Earth where the austerities and penance provides immediate results, where a flock of saints, Sandhu Santh Mahathma assemble in large numbers, engages in austerities, celibacy, vow, meditation, contemplation, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, contemplation, etc. Manu and Shatharoopa were determined to take up Tapasya, resembled the austerities personified, arrived on the riverbank of Gomathi, they took bath in the beautiful river. Soon several thousands of saints and ascetics assembled on the riverbank were well aware of the nobility of the King. The Sages and Mahatmas guided this divine couple to all the sacred places in the dense forest, conducted extreme austerities and Tapasya with the Mahatmas, listening to the glories of supreme Bhramam and various legends of Lord, in due course of time, their bodies began to emaciate by taking up various austerities and Tapasya resembled skeletons, attired in a saffron robe, conducted worship of Lord, meditation, and contemplation meticulously.

Hoyi Na Bishaya Biraga Bhavana Basath Bha Chauthapan  | Hridhaya Bahuth Dhukh Laga Janama Gayau Hari Bhagathi Binu ||

 Barbas Raja Suthahi Thab Dheenha | Nari Sametha Gavan Ban Keenha || Theerath Bar  Naimisha Bikhyatha | Athi Puneetha Sadhaka Sidhi Dhatha || Basahi Jaha Muni Sidhdha Samaja | Thaha Dhiya Harashi Chaleau Manu Raja || Panth Jath Sohahi Mathidheera | Gyana Bhagathi Janu Dhare Sareera || Pahuche Jayi Dhenumathi Theera | Harashi Nahane Niramala Neera || Aye Milana Sidhdha Muni Gyani | Dharama Dhurandhara Nriparishi Jani || Jaha Jaha Theerath Rahe Suhaye| Muninha Sakala Sadhara Karavaye || Krisa Sareera Munipat Paridhana | Santh Samaja Nitha Sunahhi Purana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of the clan of Manu and Devi Shatharoopa

 

Chapter – 136– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The description of the clan of Manu and Devi Shatharoopa

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, listen to me carefully. The legend of Rama is capable to remove all the impurities, Kama/lust, Krodha/anger, Lobha, Moha/desire, Madha/arrogance, and Mathshcharya/yearning, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, it would destroy the evilness of the Kali era, and it provides all kinds of auspiciousness to the worshiper. The Human race came into existence from the noble couple Raja Manu and Devi Shatharoopa, who are the creations of the supreme Bhramam. The piousness, nobility, devoutness, Tapasya, austerities, conducted by this virtuous couple were highly praised by the scriptures and Veda. This couple gave birth to Uththanapadha, who became the father of illustrious Dhruva has achieved the highest of the honor/pole star, with his extreme Tapasya and devotion at the young age of five. The other son of this couple was Priyavratha, and the daughters were Devahuthi, Ahoothi and Prasoothi. Devi Devahoothi married to the illustrious Sage Kardhamaprajapathi and this couple gave birth to the most celebrated incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Kapilavasudeva who imparted the knowledge of Sankhya Philosophy to his mother to achieve liberation. Manu ruled the Kingdom wisely for several thousands of years for the welfare of the human race.”

So Mei Thumha San Kahau Sabu Sunu Muneesa Man Layi | Ramakatha Kalimala Harani Mangala Karani Suhayi ||

 Swayambhu Manu Aru Satharoopa | Jinha The Mei Narashrishti Anoopa || Dhampathi Dharama Aacharana Neeka | Ajahu Gava Shruthi Jeenha Kai  Leeka || Nripa  Uthanapadha Sutha Thasu | Dhruva Hari Bhagathi Bhayau Sutha Jasu || Laghu Sutha Nama Priyabratha Thahi | Beda Purana Prasamsahi Jahi || Devahoothi PUni Thasu  Kumari | Jo Muni Kardhama Kai Priya Nari || Adhideva Prabhu Dheenadhayala | Jadara Dhareau Jehi Kapila Kripala || Sankhya Sashthra Jinha Pragat Bakhana | Thaththva  Bichara  Nipuna  Bhagavana || Thehi Manu Raja Keenha Bahu Kala | Prabhu Aayasu Sab Bidhi Prathipala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The significance of the practice of devotion – Brishakethu describes the Harikatha

 

Chapter – 135– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The significance of the practice of devotion – Brishakethu describes the Harikatha

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Harimaya is so powerful to win, hence the worship of Lord Hari is significant to get rid of the sufferings and grief of Samsara, the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara  and ultimately from the repeated births.”

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, I shall narrate the reason why did the supreme Bhramam incarnate on the Earth. The supreme Bhramam free from afflictions, pure, unblemished, attributeless, changeless has neither beginning nor end, eternal bliss has personified as Lord Rama to the King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, I shall describe the marvelous legend of that supreme Lord Rama who discarded the stately pleasures to follow the promise to his father, attired in saffron robe journeyed to the dense wood, with his younger brother Lakshman and Devi Sita. It was one of the occasions you have met that supreme Lord Rama lamenting over the separation from his beloved consort and conducted search all over the forest, and you have got delusional, assumed the form of Devi Sita and appeared before him to put on a test, the terrible consequences of your delusion heaved you in deep distress and you are still carrying with you, hence mere listening to the endless glories of that Lord will remove all that ignorance in you. Oh! Shailakumari, I shall describe the glorious myths of Lord Sri Rama and his various amusements best to my knowledge.” Oh! Bharadhwaja, Goddess Uma blushed in intense love listening to the wise words of Lord Mahadeva, thus Brishakethu began to explain the birth of Lord Hari as the Dhasharatha Kumara, and the various amusements.”

 

 Sura Nara  Muni Koau Nahi JehiNa Mohamaya Prabala | Asa Bichari Mana Mahi Bhajia Mahamaya Pathihi ||

Apara Hethu Sunu Sailakumari | Kahau Bichithra Katha Bisthari || Jehi Karana Aja Aguna Aroopa | Bhrama Bhayau Kosalapoor Bhoopa || Jo Prabhu Bipina Phirath Thumha Dhekha | Bandhu Sametha Dhare  Munibesha || Jasu Charitha Avaloki Bhavani | Sathi Sareera Rahihu Bairani || Ajahu Na Cchaya Mitathi Thumhari | Thasu Charitha Sunu Bhrama Ruja Hari || Leela Keenha Jo  Thehi Avathara | So Sab Kahihau Mathi Anusara || Bharadhwaja Suni Sankara Bani | Sakuchi Saprema  Uma Musukani || Lage  Bahuri  Baranai Brishakethu | So Avathara Bhayau Jehi  Hethu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Hari is Anantha/eternal and Hari Katha is Anantha – The listening and reading the glorious myths of that Lord is enough to remove the sufferings of Samsara

 

Chapter – 134– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Hari is Anantha/eternal and Hari Katha is Anantha – The listening and reading the glories of that Lord is enough to remove the sufferings of Samsara

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, thus the supreme Lord Hair incarnated as Rama in one Kalpa to reduce the burden of mother Earth, reinstate the Dharma by destroying the wicked demons, and provide serenity, delight, and peace to the noble-souls and Mahathma. The personification of Lord Hari as Rama was sung in praise by many intellectuals, Rishis, Sages, scriptures, and Veda, ‘Hari is Anantha and Harikatha is Anantha’ the supreme Lord Hari has several incarnations are endless like his glorious myth. Oh! Mune, in every Kalpa the supreme Lord Hari assumes various incarnations which are beyond description and comparison, to reinstate the righteousness, and the great Sages and Rishis, noble-souls, sung in praise of his virtues according to their intellect, and all of them are equally mesmerizing and worth listening to, hence Hari and Harikatha are eternal. Lord Mahadeva speak to Devi Bhavani “Oh! Devi, the various passionate sports of Lord Hari is beyond description, can’t be completed in crores of Kalpa. Oh! Bhavani, I have described the powerful Harimaya with a single incident to prove that none is free from the illusion/delusion of Lord Hari, even the enlightened souls have not spared from it. The supreme Lord Hari gets highly pleased with the pure love and devotion at his lotus feet, mere describing his endless legends, remembering the various amusements are enough to get rid of sufferings and grief of Samsara.”

Yek Kalapa Yehi Hethu Prabhu Leenha Manuja  Avathara | Sura Ranjan Sajjana Sukhadha Hari Bhanjan Bhuvi Bar ||

Yehi Bidhi Janama Karama Hari  Kere | Sundhar Sukhadha Bichithra Dhanere || Kalapa Kalapa Prathi Prabhu Avatharahi | Charu Charitha Nanabidhi Karahi || Thab Thab Katha Munisanha Gayi| Parama Puneetha Prabandha Banayi || Bibidha Prasanga Anoopa Bakhane | Karahi Na  Suni Acharaju Sayane || Hari Anantha Harikatha Anantha | Kahahi Sunahi Bahubidhi Sab Santha ||Ramachandhra Ke  Charitha Suhaye | Kalapa Koti Lagi Jahi Na Gaye || Yaha Prasanga Mei Kaha Bhavani | Harimaya Mohahi Muni Gyani || Prabhu KauthukiPranatha Hithakari | Sevath Sulabha Sakala Dhukha Hari||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Shiva Ganas meets Maharishi Narada and requests to redeem the curse

 

Chapter – 133– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Shiva Ganas meets Maharishi Narada and requests to redeem the curse

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Lord Hari gracefully accepted the curse of Narada and disappeared from his sight. Maharishi Narada moved to Sathyaloka singing in praise of Hari, he was in utter despair and gloomy about the aftermath of Harimaya. The Shiva Ganas found the Maharishi low-spirited, soon approached him with fear and fallen at his feet “Oh! Maharishi, we are Ganas of Lord Shiva, sincere attendants of Lord Mahadeva, Oh! Compassionate Sage, we have insulted a twice-born and reaped the fruit of it, kindly protect us from the curse.” Maharishi Narada advised them compassionately “Oh! Ganas, the curse already pronounced can’t be taken back, hence you have no other choice, you both will be born in the Rakshasa Yoni.  I assure you that you will be born as powerful, affluent, famous with great splendor in the three worlds, you will win over the entire Universe. Finally, Lord Hari incarnate on the Earth, and you will achieve liberation from the supreme Lord Hari, in a vicious battle. Thus, you will get rid of Samsara and Samsarachakra forever.” The two Ganas prostrated before the sage, later these two have taken birth as powerful demons.

Bahubidhi Munihi Prabhodhi Prabhu Thab Bhaye Anthardhana | Sathyaloka Narada Chale  Karath Rama Gunagana ||

Hara Gana Munihi Jatha Path Dhekhi | Bigathamoha Man Harasha Biseshi || Athi Sabheeth Narada Pahi Aye | Gahi Padha Aarath Bachana Sunaye || Hara Gana Ham Na  Bipra  Muniraya | Bada Aparadha Keenha Phala Paya || Shrapa Anugraha Karahu Kripala | Bole Narada Dheenadhaya || Nisichara Jayi Hohu Thumha Dhoau | Baibhav Bipula Theja Bala Hoau || Bhujabal Biswa Jithab Thumha Jahia |   Dharihahi Bishnu Manuja Thanu Thahia || Samara Marana Hari Hath Thumhara | Hoyihahu Mukutha Na PUni Samsara || Chale Jugala MunipadhaSira Nayi | Bhaye Nisachara Kalahi Payi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Shivashcha Hridhyam Vishnu| Vishnushcha Hridhayam Shiva: || - Hari and Hara are not different from one another

 

Chapter – 132– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Shivashcha Hridhyam Vishnu| Vishnushcha Hridhayam Shiva: || - Hari and Hara are not different from one another

Lord Hari gracefully accepted the curse of Maharishi Narada, and pacified him and brought him out of the Maya. Maharishi Narada was spell-bound to watch the Maya of Lord Hari, there was no Lord Rama, or the princess Vishwamohini, in utter shock Maharishi Narada fallen at the feet of Lord Hari, and shed tears “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kripalu, Oh! Dheenadhayala, kindly do something to annual the curse I have pronounced, kindly protect me from the grave sin. Oh! Prabho, I have mistreated you, called you jealous and deceitful, how did I protect myself from the grave sins committed on you?” Lord Hari pleasingly replied “Oh! Mune, it was my will, you are showered curse on me. It was not your fault, kindly engage in the contemplation and meditation of supreme Lord Mahadeva who is my beloved Lord, you will get rid of the anxiousness by reciting his sacred name hundreds of times. Oh! Mune, there is no one is beloved as Lord Mahadeva to me, hence do not give up belief and faith in that Lord, and do not differentiate us. Oh! Mune, who does not have faith and belief in Lord Shiva cannot achieve my grace or devotion upon me, it is impossible to achieve my grace without the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Shiva. Oh! Mune, always remember my words and begin to explore the three worlds at your will, you will not get besieged with my Maya, you are freed from my Maya forever.”

 

Shrapa Seesa Dhari Harashi Hiya Prabhu Bahu Binathi Keenhi | Nija Maya  Kai Prabalatha Karashi Kripanidhi Leenhi ||

Jab Harimaya Dhoori  Nivari | Nahi Thaha Rama Na  Rajakumari || Thab Muni Athi Sabeetha Haricharana| Gahe  Pahi Pranatharitha Harana || Mrisha HOau Mama Shrapa Kripala | Mama Iccha Kaha Dheenadhayala || Mei Dhurbachana Kahe  Bahuthere | Kaha Muni Papa Mitihi Kimi Mere || Japahu  Jayi Sankara Sath Nama | Hoyihi Hridhaya Thurath Bishrama || Koau  Nahi  Siva Samana Priya More | Asi  Parathithee Thajahu Jani  Bhore || Jehi Par Kripa Na Karahi Purari | So Na  Pava Muni Bhagathi Hamari || Asa Ura  Dhari  Mahi  Bicharahu Jayi | Ab Na  Thumhahi Maya  Niarayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s curse on Lord Hari

 

Chapter – 131– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s curse on Lord Hari

 

Maharishi Narada continued “Oh! Lord, you have offered the Varuni/ intoxicated drinks to the demons, and toxic Halahal poison to Rudra, and you have been way too intelligent to accept Goddess Lakshmi and the precious gem Kausthubha emerged out of the ocean while churning, in this way, you have been very astute and selfish in all your dealings with the deities and demons. Oh! Prabho, you are independent to act, you are not answerable to anyone. You have always been free-willed, and have performed whatever pleases your mind. You don’t take pleasure or grieve on the occasion when the noble gets tarnished or the wicked get praised, Oh! Prabho, you are not worried or alarmed of anything, you are not affected by good or evil, but you have played the trick on me, for that you will reap the fruit of it.  You have provided me with the appearance of a monkey, for that you will survive with the help of them in the future. You have fooled me, and put me in deep distress, hence you will suffer the pain of separation from your consort.”

 

Asura Sura Bisha Sankariha Aapu Rama Manicharu | Swaratha Sadhaka Kutila Thumha Sadha Kapata Byavaharu ||

Parama Swathanthra Na Sira Par Koyi | Bhavayi Manahi KarahuThumha Soyi || Bhalehi Mandha Mandhehi Bhala Karahu | Bisamaya Harasha Na Hiya  Kacchu Dharahu || Dahaki Dahaki Parichehu Sab Kahu | Athi Asamka Man Sadha Ucchahu || Karama Subhasubha Thumhahi Na Badha | Ab Lagi Thumhahi Na Kahu Sadha || Bhale Bhavana Ab Bayana Dheenha | Pavahugo Phala Aapana Keenha || Bachehu Mohi  Javani  Dhari Dheha | Soyi Thanu Dharahu  Shrapa Mama Yeha || Kapi Akruthi Thumha Keenhi Hamari | Karihahi Keesa Sahaya Thumhari || Mama Apakara Keenha Thumha Bhari | Nari  Biraha Thumha Hoba Dhukhari ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The curse of Maharishi Narada on Shiva Ganas – Maharishi Narada’s heated conversation with Lord Hari

 

Chapter – 130– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The curse of Maharishi Narada on Shiva Ganas – Maharishi Narada’s heated conversation with Lord Hari

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Maharishi Narada got infuriated and cursed the Shiva Ganas who were laughing and passing funny remarks on attention-seeking acts of Narada in the grand assembly, to take birth in the Rakshasa Yoni, “Oh! Kapati/wicked ones, Oh! Sinful, you will repeat the fruit for your mockery of a sage/twice-born, you will be born as Nishachara.” Maharishi Narada repeatedly looked at the reflection of his face on the water, soon regained his normal form, but his mind was so agitated, could not find peace. His heart was burning with humiliation and lips quivered in anger rushed to the abode of Lakshmiramana, he was completely dejected and embarrassed, “I have become a laughing stock in the assembly of the King, I have trusted Lord Hari and made myself fool before the grand assembly, I can’t bear the pain of humiliation and grief, either I shall curse him or give up my life before Lakshmiramana.”  On his way, Maharishi Narada met Lord Hari along with Goddess Lakshmi and the princess, Lord Hari approached Narada and spoke in a gentle tone “Oh! Maharishi, where are you hurrying? Are you anxious about anything?” As soon as he heard the pleasant voice of Lord Hari, the Maharishi Narada who was already besieged by the Maya, couldn’t control his anger, “Oh! Lord, I know you are jealous of other’s welfare and happiness, you can’t put up with the progress of others, we have witnessed that while churning the milky ocean by the deities and demons, you have influenced Lord Mahadeva to consume the toxic poison to save the Universe, thus you have employed Rudra to safeguard the Universe and its living beings, and you have taken full credit of the occasion.”

Hohu Nisachara Jayi  Thumha Kapati Papi Dhoau| Hasehu Hamahi So Lehu Phala Bahuri Hasehu Muni Koau ||

PUni Jala Dheekha Roopa Nija Pava | Thadhapi Hridhaya Santhosha Na Ava || Pharakath Adhara Kopa Man Mahi | Sadhapi Chale Kamalapathi Pahi || Dhehau Shrapa Ki Marihau Jayi | Jagath Mori Upahasa Karayi || Bichahi Pantha Mile Dhanujari | Sanga Rama Soyi Rajakumari || Bole  Madhura Bachana Surasayi | Muni Kaha Chale Bikala Ki Nayi || Sunatha Bachana Upaja Athi Krodha | Maya Bas Na Raha  Man Bodha || Para  Sampadha Sakahu Nahi Dhekhi | Thumhare Ersha Kapat Biseshi || Mathath Sindhu Rudrahi Bairayahu | Suranha Preri Bisha Pana Karayahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Princess Vishwamohini who is Vishnumaya adorn the Jayamala on Lord Vishnu – The disappointment of Maharishi Narada

 

Chapter – 129 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Princess Vishwamohini who is Vishnumaya adorn the Jayamala on Lord Vishnu – The disappointment of Maharishi Narada

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Vishwamohini along with her female companions glided majestically through the vast assembly, beautifully moved like a swan, holding the Jayamala searching for an appropriate groom. She did not pay attention to the corner where Sage Narada was seated full of pride and expectation. Sage Narada became restless could not be seated, often rose from the seat inviting the attention of all, but miserably failed to get noticed by the princess. The Shivaganas couldn’t control their laugh, thoroughly enjoyed the gimmicks of Maharishi Narada, who made a laughing stock in the assembly. Surprisingly, there was Lord Hari disguised as a King was present in the assembly seated in one of the thrones, the princess cheerfully moved to Lord Hari and adorned the Jayamala on his neck. The people in the assembly cheered in extreme joy, soon Lakshmikantha carried the princess on his arm and left the assembly while the other kings were watching in despair. Maharishi Narada could not control his anguish and frustration, felt as if the safely kept the gem tied on the upper clothe slipped away out of the knot, the Shivaganas could not stop laughing and said “Oh! Maharishi, kindly look at your face in the mirror”, soon they ran out of the assembly. Maharishi Narada looked at the reflection of his face in the water, was alarmed and could not control his rage, further cursed the Shivaganas who were laughing from the beginning.”

Sakhi Sanga Lai Kuari  Thab Chali Janu Rajamarala | Dhekhath Phirayi Maheepa Sab Kar Saroja Jayamala ||

 Jehi Dhisi Baite Narada Phooli | So Dhisi Thehi Na Biloki Bhooli || Puni Puni Muni Akasahi Akulahi | Dhekhi Dasa Hara Gana Musukahi || Dhari Nripathanu Thaha Gayau Kripala | Kuari Harashi Meleau Jayamala || Dulahini Lai Go Lacchinivasa| Nripa Samaja Sab  Bhayau Nirasa || Muni Athi Bikala Moha Mathi  Nadi | Mani Giri Gayi  Chooti Janu Gati || Thab Hara Gan Bole Musukayi | Nija  Mukha Mukura Bilokahu Jayi || Asa Kahi Dhoau Bhage Baya Bhari | Badhana Dheekha Muni Bari Nihari || Beshu Biloki Krodha Athi Bada | Theenhahi Sarapa Dheenha Athi Gada ||