Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshman takes seats in the Yajja arena – The crowd set their eyes on the Sacchidhanandharoopa Paramathma transported to a state of ecstasy

 

Chapter – 236– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama and Lakshman takes seats in the Yajja arena – The crowd set their eyes on the Sacchidhanandharoopa Paramathma transported to a state of ecstasy

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the two charming princes, adorned in magnificent pieces of jewelry and pearl ornaments and garland of Tulsi on the chest, neck, arm, waist, and ankle, has a great physique, broad chest, strong shoulders, powerful arms, stood like two lions in the arena. The two princes were adorned in sacred thread across the chest, wielded in the bow and arrow, holding an arrow on the hand, the beautiful waist covered in magnificent yellow silk, stealing the eyes of the crowd assembled in the arena, where the embodiment of beauty. People were delighted to watch the two charming youths, marvelously decorated in auspicious vermilion and sandalwood paste on the forehead, attired in finest clothes and adorned in ornaments, provided immense delight to all the eyes, soon they were transported to a state of ecstasy, forgot to blink their eyes watching the charm of Rama and Lakshmana. King Janaka reverentially prostrated before the Sages, and could not take his eyes off from the two valorous youths. Further, King Janaka explained the purpose of Dhanush Yajja to the sage, and taken him to show the preparations were made for the grand Yajja, thus they together visited the whole Yajja arena introducing each and all arrangements were made for the rite. The two princes showered compassionate grace on the people assembled and took their seats, surprisingly the crowd experienced that Rama showering his auspicious grace on them individually, none could realize mystery behind in it. Sage Vishwamithra became extremely happy after noticing the expansive arrangements of the Dhanur Yajja, expressed his pleasure to the King Janaka.”

 

Kunjjara Manikanda Kalitha Uraniha Tulasika Mala | Bhrishabha Kandha Kehari Davani Bala Nidhi Bahu Bisala ||

 

Kati Thuneera  Peetha Pat Bandhe | Kara Sara Dhanusha Bama Bara Kandhe || Peetha Jagya Upabeeth Suhaye | Nakha Sikha Manju Mahacchabi  Cchaye || Dhekhi Loga Sab Bhaye Sukhare | Yektaka Lochana Chalatha Na Thare || Harashe Janaku Dhekhi Dhoau Bhayi | Muni Padhakamala Gahe Thab Jayi || Kari Binathi Nija Katha Sunayi | Ranga  Avani Sab  Munihi Dhekhayi || Jaha Jaha Jahi Kuara Bara Dhoau | Thaha Thaha Chakitha Chithavath Sabu Koau || Nija Nija  Rukha Ramahi Sabu Dhekha | Koau Na  Jana Kacchu Maramu Bisesha || Bhali Rachana Muni Nripa San Kaheau | Raja Mudhitha Mahasukha Laheau ||