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 ||