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 ||
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