Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Vishwamithra followed by Rama Lakshman proceeds to attend Dhanush Yajja – Rama removes the curse of Gauthama Pathni Devi Ahalya– Devi Ahalya eulogizes the splendor of Rama

 

Chapter – 204– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Maharishi Vishwamithra followed by Rama Lakshman proceeds to attend Dhanush Yajja – Rama removes the curse of Gauthama Pathni Devi Ahalya – Devi Ahalya eulogizes the splendor of Rama

 

Maharishi Vishwamithra spoke “Oh! Raghubeera, kindly shower your mercy upon the Gauthama Pathni Devi Ahalya who was cursed to become rock by her consort, the dust particles from your lotus feet would remove the curse on her.” Soon, Rama followed the instruction of the Sage, there appeared Devi Ahalya who is austerities personified, stood with folded hands, eyes flooded with tears, her bodily hairs stood upright watching the mesmerizing beauty of Lord of Raghu, choked for words, found it difficult to eulogize the splendor of Lord Rama, soon fallen at his feet and began to speak in a feeble voice “ Oh! Rajeeva Lochana, Oh! Bhavabhayahari, Victory to the supreme Lord of Raghu who is perceivable through pure devotion and knowledge. Oh! Prabho, I am a woman born with impurities, you are the purifier of the Universe and its living beings, you are the remover of grief and agonies of Samsara and Samsarachakra/repeated births. Oh! Prabho, you are the protector of Jeeva who have taken shelter at your lotus feet, I have surrendered at your lotus feet kindly protect me. My beloved consort Sage Gauthama pronounced one of the most auspicious curses on me, that provided your grace on me. Oh! Prabho, I have taken shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari who liberate the Jeeva from the worldly existence, as the supreme Lord Shiva describes, it is the only sight and sacred name worth in the Universe. Oh! Prabho, I am a dull-minded woman, I seek no boon from you, kindly provide me Ananyabhakthi/persistent devotion at your lotus feet, which is the origin of Devanadhi Ganga descends from the heaven, took shelter on the pile of matted hair locks of Lord Shambhu, stored in the Kamandalu of Lord Bhrama. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower intense devotion at your lotus feet, like the honey bee that takes immense pleasure on the lotus flower.” After eulogizing Lord Hari in the above beautiful verses, Gauthama Pathni Ahalya repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, and took leave, and returned to her consort in extreme bliss.

 

Gauthama Nari Shrapa Basa Upala Dheha Dhari Dheera | Charanakamala Raja Chahathi Kripa Karahu Raghubeera ||

Parasath Padha Pavana Soka  Nasavana Pragat Bhayi Thapapunjja  Sahi | Dhekhath Raghunayaka Jana Sukhadhayaka Sanmukha Hoyi Kara  Jori Rahi || Athiprema  Adheera PUlaka Sareera  Sukha Nahi Avayi Bachana Kahi | Athisaya Badabhagi Charananhi Lagi Jugala Nayana Jaladhara Bahi || Dheeraju Mana Keenha Prabhu Kaha Cheenha Raghupathi Kripa Bhagathi Payi | Athi Nirmala Bani Asthuthi Dani Gyanagamya Jaya Raghurayi || Mei Nari  Apavana Prabhu Jaga  Pavana Ravana Ripu Jana Sukhadhayi | Rajeeb Bilochana Bhavabhaya Mochana Pahi Pahi Saranahi Ayi || Muni Shrap  Jo Dheenha  Athi  Bhala Keenha Paramanugraha Mei Mana | Dhekheau Bhari Lochana Hari Bhavamochana Ihayi Labha  Sankara Jana || Binathi Prabhu Mori Mei Mathi Bhori Natha Na Magau Bara Ana | Padhakamala Paraga  Rasa Anuraga Mama Mana Madhupa Karai Pana || Jehi Padha  Surasaritha  Parama Puneetha  Pragatbhayi Siva  Seesa Dhari | Soyi Padha Pankaja Jehi  Poojath Aja Mama Sir Dhareau Kripala Hari || Yehi Bhanthi Sidhari Gauthama Nari Bar Bar Hari CharanaPari | Jo Athi Manabhava  So Baru Pava  Gau Pathiloka Anandhabhari ||