Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Shambhu meets Lord Rama in the dense wood – Rama lamenting over the capture of Devi Sita by the demon king Ravana

 

Chapter – 48– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Shambhu meets Lord Rama in the dense wood – Rama lamenting over the capture of Devi Sita by the demon king Ravana

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Lord Mahadeva all the way while walking through the hills, thinking of Lord Hari, and how to get a glimpse of the supreme Lord Hari who has personified as Prabhu Lord Sri Ramachandra, and that too without creating impediments to his purpose of incarnation. The mere thought of Lord Hari kindled great excitement in the heart of Hara, was instantly realized by Devi Sati who was walking close by him. The secret desire to achieve the sight of Prabhu Lord Sri Ram was well visible on the sparkling eyes of Lord Hara. The demon king Ravana of Lanka achieved a peculiar boon from Bhrama, after severe penances, that he cannot be killed by the deities or demons, leaving the humans as the weakest sections of the creation. The supreme Lord Hari has personified in the illustrious clan of Raghu to put an end to the harassment of Ravana and his clan.  Lord Hara was confused, if he did not step forward to meet Lord Rama, that would be a great loss. If he meets Lord Rama who is grieving over the loss of his consort in the wood, that would destroy the entire purpose of incarnation. Lord Rama was grieving over the separation from his consort Devi Sita who was abducted by the mighty King Ravana, with the help of his uncle Mareecha who was disguised as a golden deer. Devi Sita who was seated in the hermitage with Rama and Lakshman revealed her desire to own the golden deer was chased by Rama. Mareecha was shot by the arrow of Rama called out loudly for Lakshman, it was mistaken by Devi Sita urged Lakshman to follow his elder brother. Thus, Devi Sita left alone in the hermitage was approached by demon King Ravana disguised as an ascetic and abducted Devi Sita. When the two brothers returned after the chase, found Devi Sita was missing in the hermitage. Rama could not control his grief, lamented over the loss of his consort, conducted search all over the wood with his brother Lakshman, wept bitterly like an ordinary human.”

Hridhaya Bicharath Jath Hara Kehi Bidhi Dharasanu Hoyi | Guptha Roopa Avathareau Prabhu Gaya Jan  Sabu Koyi || Sankara Ura  Athi Cchobhu Sathi Na Janahi Maramu Soyi | Tulasi Dharasan Lobhu Man Daru Lochan Lalachi ||

Ravan Maran Manuja Kar Jacha | Prabhu Bidhi Bachanu Keenha Chaha Sacha || Jau Nahi Jau Rahayi Pacchithava | Karatha Bicharu Na Banath Banava || Yehi Bidhi Bhaye Sochabas Esa | Thehi Samaya Jayi Dhasaseesa || Leenha Neech Mareechahi Sanga | Bhayau Thurath Soyi Kapat Kuranga || Kari Cchalu Mooda Hari Baidhehi | Prabhu Prabhau Thasa Bidhitha Na Thehi || Mriga Badhi Bandhu Sahitha Hari Ayi | Ashramu Dhekhi Nayana Jal Cchaye || Biraha Bikala Nara Yiva Raghurayi | Khojath Bipina  Phirath Dhoau Bhayi || Kabahu Joga Biyoga  Na Jake | Dhekha Pragat Biraha Dhukha Thake ||