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
||
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