Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta visits Rama at his fortress to inform the austerities followed for the rite

Chapter – 9– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta visits Rama at his fortress to inform  the austerities followed for the rite

 

The men and women of the Kingdom of Ayodhya celebrated over the news of the upcoming coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya, everyone was delighted and felt that the deities have disposed of them favorably and began the preparation for the ceremony. King Dhasharatha summoned Sage Vashishta and requested him to meet Rama and advise him about the austerities that should be followed for the upcoming celebration. The moment Lord of Raghu's heard the arrival of Sage Vashishta to his fortress, he stood at the doorsteps waited to receive him. Rama prostrated before the lotus feet of the Sage at his arrival, reverentially invited him and offered water to wash his hands, and worshiped the Sage following the sixteen methods/Shodasha Upachara, then Rama and Sita together prostrated at the feet of the Sage, and stood with folded hands “Oh! Bhagavan, the visit of Master to his sincere servant’s home brings all kinds of auspiciousness, and removes all the impurities and evilness, Oh! Prabho, it would have been even more beneficial, if the Master ordered the servant to visit him and assigned the duty since your visit to my palace is the most auspicious occasion followed with your affection towards me. Oh! Prabho, I am fortunate to have you, and most willing to follow your orders, a servant achieves all kinds auspiciousness by serving his Master sincerely.”

 

Ramaraja Abhisheku Suni Hiya Harashe Nara Nari | Lage Sumangala Sajana  Sab Bidhi Anukoola Bichari ||

Thab Naranaha Basishtu Bolaye | Ramadhama Sikha Dhena Padaye || Guru Agamanu Sunatha Raghunatha | Dhvara Ayi Padha Nayau Matha || Dhvara  Ayi Padha Nayau Matha || Sadhara  Aaradha Dheyi Ghar Aane | Soraha Bhanthi Pooji Sanmane || Gahe Charana Siya Sahitha Bahori | Bole Ramu Kamala Kara Jori || Sevaka Sadhana Swami Aagamanu| Mangala Moola Amangala Dhamanu || Thadhapi Uchitha Janu Boli Sapreethi | Padayia Kaja Natha Asi Neethi|| Prabhutha Thaji Prabhu Keenha Sanehu | Bhayau Puneetha Aaju Yahu Gohu || Aayasu Hoyi So  Karau Gosayi | Sevaku Lahayi Swami Sevakayi ||