Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda –Bharatha addresses the assembly with the pleasant words

Chapter – 170 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha addresses the assembly with the pleasant words

 

Bharatha grew restless listening to the nectar-like innocent words of Devi Kausalya, the lotus-like eyes of Bharatha overflown with tears that watered fresh shoots of anxiousness in his heart, whoever watched Bharatha’s pure love and devotion for Rama forgot their existence.  Tulsidas Maharaj described it as flawless love. Bharatha rose from the seat, and stood with folded hands, addressed the huge assembly with the innocent words, those words resembled nectar was steeped into the ears of the listeners. “My revered preceptor has given me excellent advice which has been recommended by the ministers and subjects of Ayodhya. My beloved mother Devi Kausalaya too has advised me what is appropriate for the situation, I certainly wish to carry out her affectionate orders with utmost reverence. It is advisable to sincerely follow the advice of preceptor, parents, master, and closest companion for welfare and happiness. Whoever fails to perform one’s own duties and responsibilities would incur a load of sins. All the advice I have received from my preceptor and Mother Kausalya will do good to me, even though my heart is not fully convinced. Hence, kindly listen to my requests and advise me. Kindly forgive me for my presumption and courage to speak before the elders, the wise and learned won’t consider it is an act of virtueless when the other person is in extreme distress.”

Sani Sarala Rasa Mathu Bani Suni Bharathu Byakula  Bhaye | Lochana Saroruha Sravatha Seechath Biraha Ura Ankura  Naye || So Dhasa Dhekhatha Samaya Thehi Bisari Sabahi Sudhi Dheha Ki | Thulasi Sarahath Sakala Sadhara Seeva Sahaja Saneha Ki ||

 

Bharathu Kamalakara  Jori  Dheera Dhurandhara Dheera Dhari | Bachana  Amia  Janu  Bori Dhetha Uchitha  Uththara  Sabahi ||

Mohi Upadhesu  Dheenha Guru Neeka | Praja Sachiva  Sammatha  Sabahi Ka || Mathu  Uchitha  Dhari Aayasu  Dheenha| Avasi  Seesa Dhari Chahau Keenha || Guru Pithu Mathu Swami Hitha Bani | Sunimana Mudhitha  Karia  Bhali Jani || Uchitha  Ki Anuchitha  Kiya Bicharu | Dharamu Jayi Sira Pathaka Bharu || Thumha Thau Dhehu Sarala  Sikha  Soyi | Jo  Aacharatha Mora Bhala Hoyi || Jadhdhyapi Yaha Samujjatha Hau Neeke | Thadhapi Hotha Parithoshu Na Ji Ke || Ab Thumha Binaya Mori Suni  Lehu | Mohi  Anuharatha Sikhavanu  Dhehu || Utharu Dheau Cchamab Aparadhu | Dhukhitha Dhosha Guna  Ganahi Na Sadhu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The ministers of the assembly and Devi Kausalya pleads Bharatha to listen to the orders of the preceptor

 

Chapter – 169 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The ministers of the assembly and Devi Kausalya pleads Bharatha to listen to the orders of the preceptor

 

The ministers in the assembly raised from their seats with folded hands cheered “You have to follow the command of your preceptor, when Rama returns from the exile, you can do whatever is appropriate at that moment.” Devi Kausalya gathered the courage to speak and pronounced “Oh! Dear son, the command of the Preceptor should not be overruled, you should follow it sincerely for the good of you. Oh! Dear child, stop grieving, accept fate and changes are inevitable. The Lord of Raghu is in the woods, and the King is in the abode of deities, Oh! Dear child, do not be weak-hearted, you are the only support for the Kingdom, its subjects, ministers, your family, your mothers, etc. Oh! Dear child, I order you after perceiving the situation thoroughly, it is the willingness of Almighty Lord, and the destiny, have courage and reverentially obey the command of your preceptor, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of the people and relieve your family from the afflictions.” Bharatha silently listened to the wise words of preceptor, mother, ministers, and honorable members in the assembly, those were soothing as sandalwood paste to his heart. He further listened to his mother Kausalya’s nectar-like innocent and affectionate words.

Keejia  Guru Aayasu Avasi Kahahi Sachiva  Kara Jori | Raghupathi Aaya Uchitha  Jasa Thasa  Thab Karab Bahori ||

Kausalya Dhari Dheeraju Kahayi | Pootha Paththa Guru Aayasu Ahayi || So  Aadharia Karia  Hitha Mani | Thajia Bishadhu Kala Gathi Jani || Bana Raghupathi Surapura  Naranahu | Thumha Yehi Bhanthi Thatha Kadharahu || Parijana Praja Sachiva  Sab Amba | Thumhahi Sutha Sab Kaha Avalamba || Lakhi Bidhi Bama Kalu Kadinayi | Dheeraju Dharahu Mathu Bali Jayi || Sira  Dhari Guru Aayasu Anusarahu | Praja  Paali Parijana Dhukhu Harahu || Guru Ke  Bachana  Sachiva  Abhinandhanu | Sune Bharatha Hiya  Hitha  Janu  Chandhanu || Suni Bahori Mathu Mridhu Bani | Seela Saneha Saralarasa Sani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects that would make Rama and Devi Sita happy

 

Chapter – 168 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects that would make Rama and Devi Sita happy

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Dear son, the son who sincerely follow the command of his father, whether reasonable or otherwise, will attain happiness and fame, finally achieve the abode of Lord Indhra/Lord of deities. Therefore, you should follow the words of the King, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects and do not grieve. The King in the abode of deities achieve peace and you will earn the merit and fame, and shall incur no blame. The scriptures and Veda emphasize the son who has inherited the crown from the father would be announced as the ruler of the Kingdom. Oh! Dear son, do not grieve, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of all. Lord Rama and Devi Vaidhehi will be too happy to hear it, and no wise person would blame you. Devi Kausalya and all the mothers would be pleased with the happiness of the people of Ayodhya.  Oh! Son, whoever knows the bond and pure love shared between you and Rama won’t blame you, and when Rama returns after fourteen years of life in the woods, gracefully return the Kingdom, and serve him sincerely.”

Anuchitha Uchitha  Bicharu Thaji Je  Palahi Pithu Baina | The Bhajana Sukha Sujasa Ke Basahi Amarapathi Yena ||

Avasi Naresa  Bachana Phura  Karahu | Palahu Praja Soku Pariharahu|| Surapura Nripu Payihi Parithoshu | Thumha Kaha Sukrithu Sujasu Nahi Dhoshu || Bedha Bidhitha Sammatha Sabahi Ka | Jehi Pithu Dheyi So Pavayi Teeka || Karahu Raju Pariharahu Galani | Manahu Mora Bachana Hitha Jani || Suni Sukhu Lahab Rama Baidhehi | Anuchitha Kahaba Na Panditha  Kehi || Kausalyadhi Sakala Mahathari | Theau Praja Sukha Hohi Sukhari || Prama Thumhara Rama Kara Janihi | So Sab Bidhi Thumha San  Bhala Manihi || Saupehu Raju Rama Ke Aaya | Seva  Karehu Saneha Suhaya ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya so as to follow the command of his father

 

Chapter – 167 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya so as to follow the command of his father

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Thatha/dear son, tell me who is fortunate than the King Dhasharatha who has attained virtuous children like Rama, Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna? King Dhasharatha was fortunate in all manner; hence it is not required to mourn for him. Oh! Dear Son, do not grieve over the demise of the King, and sincerely follow the command of the King. The King has bestowed the kinship to you, hence adore the Kingdom which was offered to you by your father, he has forsaken Rama who is dear as his life in order to keep up his promise to Devi Kaikeyi, ultimately, he has left his mortal coil at the pain of separation from Rama. The King loved his promises more than his life, and he always kept his word intact. Oh! Dear son, therefore follow the command of your father, it would provide all the goodness to your life. Do you remember, Sage Parashurama who followed the command of his father and taken away the life of his mother Devi Renuka, the whole world stands witness to it.  Do you remember, the legend of Puru the son of Yayathi who exchanged his youthfulness to his father, therefore whoever sincerely followed the command of parents will not incur sin or grief in their lives.”

 

Kahahu Thatha Kehi Bhanthi Koau Karihi Badayi Thasu | Rama Lakhana Thuma  Sathruhana Sarisa Suana Suchi Jasu ||

Sab Prakara Bhoopathi Badabhagi | Badhi Bishadhu Karia Thehi Lagi | Yahu Suni Samujji Sochu Pariharahu | Sira Dhari Raja  Rajayasu Karahu || Raya  Rajapadhu Thumha Kahu Dheenha | Pitha Bachanu Phura Chahia  Keenha || Thaje Ramu Jehi  Bachanahi Lagi | Thanu Parhareu Rama Birahagi || Nripahi Bachana Priya Nahi Priya Prana | Karahu Thatha Pithu Bachana Pravana|| Karahu Seesa Dhari Bhoopa  Rajayi | Iha Thumha Kaha Sab Bhanthi Bhalayi || Parasurama Pithu Agya  Rakhi | Mari Mathu Loka Sab Sakhi || Thanaya Jajathihi Jaubanu Dhayau | Pithu Agya  Adha Ajasu Na Bhayau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva whose life is miserable

Chapter – 166 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva whose life is miserable

 

Sage Vashishta spoke passionately “Oh! Dear Bharatha, the Jeeva who is miserable are 1) The Grihasthashrami/married man, who does not follow the rites, duties, and responsibilities 2) The Jeeva who is attached to material matters, richness, wealth, money, possession, fame, family, children, wife, relatives and companion, and does not follow the practice of renunciation. 3) The ascetic, saintly people who have abandoned extreme austerities, penances, Shamadhamadhi, and follow liking towards comforts and luxuries of life. 4) The Jeeva who gets angry without no reason, deceitful, and unfair to their parents, preceptors, and brothers 5) The Jeeva who finds an opportunity to hurt others by words, deeds, and minds, extremely selfish and the one who is interested to take care of his own body and it needs. 6) The Jeeva who has no devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Hari or Hara is extremely wretched by all means. The Lord of Kosala, King Dhasharatha does not deserve to be grieved, his fame and truthfulness are widespread among the fourteen worlds. Oh! Dear child, there was not a ruler like King Dhasharatha and there will not be a ruler like him in the future. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shambhu, Lord Indhra, and deities, were praises the virtues of King Dhasharatha.”

 

Sochia  Grihi Jo Moha Basa Karayi Karama Patha  Thyaga | Sochia  Jathi Prapancha Ratha Bigatha Bibeka Biraga ||

Baikhanasa Soyi Sochai Jogu | Thapu Bihayi Jehi Bhavayi Bhogu || Sochia  Pisuna  Akarana Krodhi | Janani Janaka Guru Bandhu Birodhi || Sab Bidhi Sochia  Para Apakari | Nija  Thanu Poshaka Niradhaya Bhari || Schaniya Sabahi Bidhi Soyi | Jo Na  Cchadi cchalu Hari Jana Hoyi || Sochaneeya  Nahi  Kosalarau | Bhuvana Charidhasa Pragata Prabhau || Bhayau Na  Ahayi Na Ab Honihara | Bhoopa Bharatha Jasa Pitha Thumhara || Bidhi Hari Haru  Surapathi Dhisinatha | Baranahi Sab Dhasaratha  Guna Gatha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva who should be deserved to grieve

Chapter – 165 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva who should be deserved to grieve

 

Sage Vashishta spoke softly to Bharatha “Oh! Dear son, fate is formidable, grief and sorrow, gain and loss, union and separation, life and death, fame and ill reputation are unavoidable, and everything is under the control of fate. Oh! Dear child, at this point of time, we can’t blame anyone or get angry at anyone is worthless. Oh! Son, King Dhasharatha does not deserve to grieve in his life. The Jeeva who is deserved to be grieved is 1) Bhramin who is ignorant of Veda and Vedic rites, and have no faith in Lord Hari or Lord Hara, and Jeeva who does not follow his duties and responsibilities, and engages in pleasing sense and chasing after material welfare  2) The King who has no knowledge of Rajadharma/political science, and the King who does not care for his subjects or Kingdom 3) The Vaishya who is immensely rich, but unwilling to give away wealth for charities, or performance of devotion to Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu  4) The Shudra who is disrespectful towards Bhramins, and wicked, proud of his knowledge, and loved to be praised by everyone 5) The woman who is untruthful to her wedded husband, crooked and quarrelsome,  and follows life at her own will and finally 6) The disciple who does not follow the orders of his preceptor, disrespectful to preceptor and engages in unpromising deeds.”

Sunahu Bharatha  Bhavi Prabhala Bilakhi Kaheau Muninatha | Hani Labhu Jeevanu Maranu Jasu Upajasu Bidhi Hatha||

Asa  Bichari  Kehi Dheyiya Dhosu | Byaraththa Kahi Par Keejia Rosu || Thatha Bicharu Karahu Mana Mahi | Socha Jogu Dhasharathu Nripu Nahi || Sochia  Bipra  Jo Bedha Biheena | Thaji Nija Dharama  Bishaya Layaleena || Sochia  Nripathi Jo Neethi Na Jana| Jehi Na  Praja Priya  Prana Samana || Sochiya Bayasu Kripana Dhanavanu | Jo Na  Athithi Siva Bhagathi Sujanu || Sochia Sudhru Bipra  Avamani | Mukhar  Manapriya Gyana Gumani || Sochia  Puni Pathi Banchaka Nari | Kutila  Kalahapriya  Icchadhari || Sochia  Batu Nicha Brathu Pariharayi | Jo Nahi Guru Aayasu Anusarayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sages highly praises the valor, fame, righteous of King Dhasharatha in the assembly – eulogizes the virtues, amiability, kindness, and compassion of Rama

Chapter – 164 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sages highly praises the valor, fame, righteous of King Dhasharatha in the assembly – eulogizes the virtues, amiability, kindness, and compassion of Rama

 

Bharatha performed an abundance of charities in the form of food grains, clothes, ornaments, money, land, houses, valuable possessions, etc. thus the Brahmins returned to their homes happily. Whatever rites performed sincerely following Veda and scriptures by the Bhramins were well capable to bring an abundance of auspiciousness afterlife of King Dhasharatha, which was beyond description even for the thousand tongued Adishesha. Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva announced a propitious day to conduct a meeting with the ministers, the illustrious personalities in the Kingdom, Sages and twice-born/Bhramins in the grand assembly Hall of King Dhasharatha and the invitations were duly sent to all the respectable personalities. That auspicious day has arrived, the two brothers Bharatha and Shathrughna was present with the preceptors in the huge assembly. Sage Vashishta took a seat close to Bharatha and advised words full of wisdom, and righteousness. The Sages assembled were discussed the wicked deed of Devi Kaikeyi, and praised King Dhasharatha for his truthfulness, wisdom, righteousness, courage, valor, fame, etc., and finally everyone praised his act of braveness to keep up his promise to Devi Kaikeyi. Sages spoke the virtues, amiability, kindness, compassion, the truthfulness of Rama, it brought tears in everyone’s eyes, felt a sudden rush of enthusiasm on their limbs while speaking the splendor of Rama. They praised the affection of Lakshman towards his elder brother and Devi Sita, and they highly praised the pure love and devotion of Devi Sita at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, soon the entire assembly was overwhelmed with the grief.

Sindhasana Bhooshana Basana Anna Dharani Dhanadhama | Dhiye Bharatha Lahi Bhoomisura Bhe Paripooranakama ||

Pithu Hitha Bharatha Keenhi Jasi Karani | So Mukha Lakh Jayi Nahi Barani || Sudhinu Sodhi Munibara Thab Aye | Sachiva  Mahajana Sakala Bolaye || Baite  Rajasabha Sab Jayi | Padye Boli Bharatha Dhoau Bhayi || Bharathu Basishta  Nikata  Baitare | Neethi Dharmamaya Bachana Uchare || Prathama Katha  Sab Munibara  Barani | Kaikeyi Kutila Keenhi Jasi  Karani || Bhoopa  Dharmabhrathu Sathya saraha | Jehi  Thanu Parihari Premu Nibaha || Kahatha Rama Gunaseela Subhau | Sajala Nayana  Pulakeau Munirau|| Bahuri Lakhana Siya  Preethi Bakhani | Soka Saneha Magana Muni Gyani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha performed the funeral rite of King Dhasharatha following the Veda and scriptures under the guidance of Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

Chapter – 163 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha performed the funeral rite of King Dhasharatha following the Veda and scriptures under the guidance of Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

 

Sage Vashishta advised Bharatha “Oh! Son, don’t leave your courage, and do whatever is needed at this moment.” Soon Bharatha rose from the seat at the command of the preceptor and made all the arrangements for the rite. The first and the foremost rite was the body of the King Dhasharatha soaked in the rich fragrant oil in the ferry was taken out, and gave a bath to it according to the Vedic rite, and a splendid funeral pile was prepared. Bharatha fallen at the feet of the mothers and requested them not to follow the funeral place, they stayed behind in the palace waiting for the arrival of Rama. There were several loads of Sandalwood planks, rich fragrant herbs difficult to name it arrived on the spot of the funeral. The expensive woods and herbs were piled up in an artistic way on the riverbank of Sarayu, appeared as a magnificent ladder to ascend the abode of deities. There were several rites taken place according to the Veda and scriptures, finally, they have taken a dip in the holy river Sarayu, and offered homage to the deparated soul with the rice, and sesame seeds, all those rites were taken place sincerely following the Vedic texts, and Smrithi, thus Bharatha performed the funeral rites of King Dhasharatha.  Further, Bharatha sincerely followed all the orders of preceptors and performed several charities and contributions to the Bhramanas in the form of cows, land, ornaments, clothes, elephants, and chariots, etc.

Thatha Hridhaya Dheeraju Dharahu Karahu Jo Avasara Aaju | Ude Bharatha Guru Bachana Suni Karana Kaheau Sabu Saju ||

Nripathanu Bedha Bidhitha Anhavava | Parama Bichithra Bimanu Banava || Gahi Padha Bharatha Mathu Sab Rakhi | Rahi Rani Dharasana Abhilashi || Chandhana  Agara Bhara Bahu Aye | Amitha Aneka Sughandha Suhaye || Saraju Theera Rachi Chitha Banayi | Janu Surapura  Sopana Suhayi || Yehi Bidhi Dhaha Kriya  Sab Keenhi | Bidhivath Nhayi Thilanjuli Dheenhi || Sodhi Srumrithi Sab Bedha Purana | Keenha  Bharatha  Dhasagatha Bidhana || Jaha Jasa  Munibara Aayasu Dheenha | Thaha  Thasa Sahasa  Bhanthi Sabu Keenha || Bhaye  Bisundhadha Dhiye Sab Dhana | Dhenu Baji  Gaja Bahana Nana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya pacifies Bharatha with her affectionate words

 

Chapter – 162 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya pacifies Bharatha with her affectionate words

 

Devi Kausalya spoke affectionately after listening to the wise, innocent, artless words of Bharatha “Oh! My beloved son, Oh! Dear child, you have been beloved of Rama by word, mind, and deed. Oh! Child, Rama is dearer than your life for you, and the same with Rama too. Oh! Child, the moon which is famous for its cool rays may diffuse poison, and the snow famous for its chillness may emit fire, an aquatic creature may abandon water to survive, the knowledge of Athman/soul/ Oneness-in- all, may fail to remove the darkness of ignorance, in no case you would turn hostile to Rama. The people who believe that the plotting against Rama was conceived with your knowledge, won’t attain peace or happiness in their lives and not even in their dreams, finally, they will not achieve salvation from the repeated births/Samasarachakra as well.” Devi Kausalya embraced Bharatha tightly, her eyes overflown with tears, her love for Bharatha caused to trickle milk from her bosom. In this way, Bharatha and Devi Kausalya lamented each other. The preceptors Sage Vamadeva and Sage Vashishta followed by the illustrious ministers, summoned the respectable members, and Bhramins of the Kingdom. Sage Vashishta comforted Bharatha in many ways, describing various legends from scriptures and words full of wisdom appropriate to the situation.

Mathu Bharath Ke  Bachana Suni Sanche Sarala  Subhaya | Kahathi Rama Priya Thatha  Thumha Sadha Bachana Mana  Kaya ||

Rama Pranahu The Prana  Thumhare | Thumha  Raghupathihi Pranahu The Pyare || Bidhu Bisha Chavai Sravai Himu Aagi | Hoyi  Barichara Bari Biragi || Bhaye Gyanu Baru  Mitai Na  Mohu | Thumha Ramahi Prathikoola  Na Hohu | Math Thumhara  Yahu Jo  Jaga Kahahi | So Sapanehu Sukha Sugathi Na Lahahi || Asa Kahi Mathu Bharathu Hiya Laye | Thana Paya Shravahi Nayana Jala  Cchaye || Karatha Bilapa Bahuth Yahi Bhanthi | Baitehi Beethi Gayi Sab Rathi || Bamadheau Basishta Thab Aaye | Sachiva  Mahajana Sakala Bolaye || Muni Bahu Bhanthi Bharatha  Upadhese | Kahi Paramaratha Bachana  Sudhese ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha’s passionate speeches to Mother Kausalya

 

Chapter – 161 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha’s passionate speeches to Mother Kausalya

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “ Oh! Mother, If I have involved in the plotting against Lord Sri Rama, let the Kingdom award me the fate of the Jeeva who is far from the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari and Lord Shambhu was worshiped by the Bhoothaganasa of dreadful appearance. Oh! Mother, if all that has happened with my approval, the sins of exchanging Vedas for monetary benefits, and thereby exploit the piousness earned, and the sinful deeds of false accusation, the fate of wickedness, deceitfulness, cruelty, and the fate of the people who are hostile to the beliefs, righteousness, and Veda, and the terrible sin of stealing the wealth, money, and possession of others, and illicit relationships with the wife of strangers, let all those sins fall upon me. Oh! Mother, If I have known the treacherous plan of my mother beforehand, let Lord Shambhu punish me with the sin of people who do not love the association of saints, Mahatmas, noble souls, ascetics, and virtuous, etc. Oh! Mother, If I was known to the deceitfulness of my mother, the fate of the people who do not strive to achieve the knowledge of ‘Athman’/soul/Bhramavichara, the people who do not worship Lord Sri Hari even after obtaining the rarest birth as a human falls upon me.  Oh! Mother, if I was involved in any of the plotting against my beloved brother Rama let the fate of the people do not worship Lord Sri Hari or Lord Mahadeva, abandon the Veda and Vedic rites, the people who spread false knowledge, and deceive the public with the false appearance fall upon me.”

Je Parihari Hari Hara  Charana Bhajahi Bhoothagana Ghora | Thehi Kayi Gathi Mohi Dheau Bidhi Jau  Janani Math Mora ||

 Bechahi Bedhu Dharamu Dhuhi Lehi | Pisuna Paraya Papa Kahi Dhehi || Kapati Kutila  Kalahapriya Krodhi | Bedha  Bidhushaka Bisva  Birodhi || Lobhi Lampata Lolupachara | Je  Thakahi Paradhanu Paradhara || Pavau  Mei Thinha Kai Gathi Ghora | Jau Janani Yahu Sammatha Mora || Je Nahi Sadhusanga Anurage | Paramaratha Patha  Bimukha Abhage || Je Na  Bhajahi Hari Narathanu Payi | Jinhahi Na Hari Hara Sujasu Sohayi || Thaji Shruthipanthu Bama Patha Chalahi | Banchaka Biranchi Besha  Jagu  Cchalahi || Thinha Kai Gathi Mohi  Sankara Dheau | Janani Jau Yahu Jani Bheau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha gracefully accepts the sins of his mother’s conspiracy against the family

Chapter – 160 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha gracefully accepts the sins of his mother’s conspiracy against the family

 

The whole people assembled in the palace became inconsolable watching the miserable state of Devi Kausalya, the palace of the King resembled an abode of sorrow. Bharatha and Shathrughna could not control their grief, Devi Kausalya embraced them tightly and comforted them, then she calmed Bharatha in many ways and advised him the words of wisdom. Bharatha too described various legends from scriptures and Veda, and consoled his mothers, he folded hands and spoke words of kindness, innocence, wise and compassion “The scriptures emphasize that the grave sins are killing Bhramana, cow, setting fire to cow shed or village of Bhramins, killing parents or son, wife, or child,  or fetus, plotting to poison the King or friend and the sins committed by words, mind and deed. Let all those sins be mine if my mother conceived a conspiracy against the family and the King.”

 

Kausalya Ke  Bachana Suni  Bharatha Sahitha Ranivasu | Byakula Bilapath Rajagriha Manahu Soka Nevasu ||

Bilapahi Bikala Bharatha Dhoau Bhayi | Kausalya Liye Hridhaya Lagayi || Bhanthi Aneka Bharath Samujjaye | Kahi  Bibekamaya Bachana Sunaye || Bharathahu Mathu Sakala Samujjayi| Kahi Purana Shruthi Katha Suhayi || Cchala Biheena Suchi Sarala Subani | Bole Bharatha Jori Juga  Pani || Je Adha Mathu Pitha  Sutha Mare | Gayi God Mahisura Pura Jare || Je Adha Thiya Balak Badha Keenhe | Meetha Maheepathi Mahur  Dheenhe || Je Pathak Upapathaka Ahahi | Karama Bachana Mana Bhava  Kabi Kahahi || The PathakaMohi Hohu Bidhatha | Jau Yahu Hoyi  Mor Math Matha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya details the incident to Bharatha, and regretting for not leaving her Prana/vital air at the separation of Rama

 

Chapter – 159– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya details the incident to Bharatha, and regretting  not leaving her Prana/vital air at the separation of Rama

Devi Kausalya spoke softly “Oh! Dear son, the Lord of Raghu abandoned the palace, leaving all his ornaments and stately pleasure, attired in a saffron robe, left the palace with no grief or joy. He has accepted the life of a hermit gracefully. He left the palace cheerfully, comforted everyone with his pleasing smile and sweet words, he was neither happy nor sad while leaving to the forest. Devi Sita who is chaste and devoted at the lotus feet of Rama followed him to the woods. Lakshman who cannot be without Rama rushed to follow him, even though he was told to remain in the palace, thus Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita left to the woods. I have neither accompanied them to woods nor did not shed my mortal coil, all that happened before my eyes, even though I could not abandon my Prana. I am ashamed for my love to Rama, I did not leave my Prana watching him leaving to woods, I am ashamed of myself, the Lord of Raghu Rama should not have a mother like me, but your father knows how to live and die, I think my heart is harder than the rock that is why I am still bearing Prana in this body.”

Pithu Aayasa Bhooshana Basana Thatha Thaje Raghubeera | Bisamau Harashu Na  Hridhaya Kacchu Pahire  Balakala Cheera||

Mukha Prasanna Manranga Na Roshu | Sab Kar Sab Bidhi Kari Parithoshu || Chale Bipina Suni Siya Sanga Lagi | Rahayi Na Ramacharana Anuragi || SunathahiLakhanu Chale Udi Saya | Rahahi Na Jathana Kiye Raghunatha || Thab Raghupathi Sabahi Siru Nayi | Chale Sanga Siya Aru Laghu Bhayi || Ramu Lakhanu Siya Banahi Sidhaye | Gayau Na Sanga  Na Prana Padaye || Yahu  Sabu Bha Inha  Ankhinha Agey | Thau Na  Thaja Thanu Jeeva  Abhage || Mohi Na  Laja Nija Nehu Nihari | Rama Sarisa Sutha Mei Mahathari || Jiye Marai Bhala Bhoopathi Jana | Mora Hridhaya Sath Kulisa Samana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya comforting Bharatha and Shathrughna with pleasant words

Chapter – 158– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya comforting Bharatha and Shathrughna with pleasant words

 

Devi Kausalya after listening to the amiable words of Bharatha, moved closer to him and embraced him, she made an effort to stand on her feet was failed, Bharatha took hold of her affectionately and made her stand on her feet, he embraced her tightly, both of them shed tears of extreme agony. Devi Kausalya embraced Bharatha, cling to him like Rama has just returned from the woods. She embraced Shathrughna, her heart was full of love and grief. The people of the palace watched at the love of Devi Kausalya shared with the children and exclaimed “She is the mother of Lord Rama; no wonder why is so kind and affectionate to all.” Devi Kausalya made Bharatha seated on her lap, wiped off his tears, and spoke “Oh! Dear child, do not leave your calmness, you should be brave enough to take full control of the situation. Oh! My dear son, it is not the time for mourning, and remember always that the time and fate are not under the control of anyone, hence do not blame anyone, my child. It is the fate that has turned hostile towards me, do not blame anyone for my grief. The Almighty Lord has put me to endure in this susceptible situation, who knows what else is in store for me?”

Mathu Bharath Ke  Bachana Mridhu Suni Puni Udi Sambhari | Liye Udayi Lagayi Ura Lochana Mochathi Bari ||

Sarala Subhaya Maya Hiya Laye | Athi Hitha Manahu Rama Phiri Aye || Bheteau Bahuri Lakhana Laghu Bhayi | Soku Sanehu Na Hridhaya Samayi || Dhekhi Subhau Kahatha Sabu Koyi | Rama Mathu Asa  Kahe Na  Hoyi || Matha Bharathu Godh Baitare | Aasu Pocchi Mridhubachana Uchare || Ajahu Baccha Bali Dheeraj Dharahu | Kusamau Samujji Soka Pariharahu || Jani Manahu Hiya Hani Galani | Kala Karama Gathi  Aghatitha Jani || Kahuhi Dhosu Dhehu Jani Thatha | Bha  Mohi Sab Bidhi Bama Bidhatha || Jo  Yethehu Dhukh Mohi Jiava | Ajahu Ko Janayi Ka Thehi Bhava||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha meets Devi Kausalya, and confess himself responsible for the dismays in the Kingdom.

 

Chapter – 157– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha meets Devi Kausalya, and confess himself responsible for the dismays in the Kingdom.

 

Bharatha and Shathrughna proceeded to meet Devi Kausalya in her fortress, she was attired in a faded clothe, shrunken in grief, she looked pale and fragile, like the lovely celestial creeper battered by frost in the forest. Devi Kausalya rose on her and rushed to meet Bharatha, unfortunately, she could not make it, fell unconscious on the ground. Bharatha was shocked to witness the miserable state of his lovely mother, he prostrated at her feet and cried “Oh! Dear Mother, kindly show father to me. Where are my brothers Rama and Lakshman? Where is Devi Sita? Why was Devi Kaikeyi ended up in our world? Why did she give birth to me? Why can’t she remain barren? Why did she become an enemy to dear and near ones in this family? No one is miserable as me in these fourteen worlds. Oh! Dear Mother, you have been brought to this despicable situation by my mother Kaikeyi. My father attained the abode of Lord Indra, my beloved brother chief of Raghu left to the woods, I have become responsible for all these dismays taken place in the family, I have become answerable for the forest fire like sufferings and destruction in the Raghu clan.”

Malina BasanaBibarana Bikala Krisa Sareera Dhukha Bhara | Kanaka Kalapa Bara Beli Bana Manahu Hani Thusara ||

Bharathahi Dhekhi Mathu Udi Dhayi | Murucchitha Avani Pari Jjayi Ayi || Dhekhatha Bharathu Bikala Bhaye Bhari | Pare Charana Thana Dhasa Bisari ||Mathu Thatha Kaha Dhehi  Dhekhayi | Kaha Siyaramu Lakhanu Dhoau Bhayi || Kaikayi Katha Janami Jaga  Majja| Jau Janami Tha Bhayi Kahe Na  Banjja || Kula Kalanku Jehi  Janameau Mohi | Apajasa Bhajana Priyajana Dhrohi || Ko Thibhuvana Mohi  Sarisa  Abhagi | Gathi Asi Thori Mathu Jehi Lagi || Pithu Surapura Bana Raghubara Kethu | Mei Kevala Sab Anaratha Hethu || Dhiga Mohi Bhayau Benu Bana Aagi | Dhusaha Dhaha Dhukha Dhooshana Bhagi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Shathrughna smashed the hunch back of Manthara and shoved her in extreme agony

Chapter – 156– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Shathrughna smashed the hunch back of Manthara and shoved her in extreme agony

 

Bharatha lamented “The Almighty Lord ordained me to take birth as the son of an enemy of Rama, no one is sinful as me, hence it is worthless to comment about anything”. Shathrughna could not control his rage when he heard about the malicious plans of Devi Kaikeyi, but he was helpless. That very moment the hunch back Manthara entered the chamber, she was adorned in various precious ornaments all over her body, attired in the finest garment, the very sight of Manthara stirred anger in Shathrughna, like the ghee added to the fire, he rushed towards her and gave a hard kick on her hunch back, she fell flat on her face and shrieked in pain. Manthara’s hunch back was smashed, her face wounded badly, teeth were broken, and blood was oozing out of the wounds. Manthara cried in pain “What was I have done to you? Is this being the reward for my service to you?” Shathrughna who is the slayer of the enemy caught Manthara on her hair, and dragged her all through the chamber, Bharatha rushed to rescue her. The two brothers left the fortress of Devi Kaikeyi and proceeded to Mother Kausalya.

Rama  Birodhi Hridhaya The Pragat Keenha Bidhi Mohi | Mo Samana Ko Pathaki Badhi Kahau Kacchu Thohi ||

Suni Sathrughna Mathu Kutilayi | Jarahi Gatha Risa Kacchu Na  Basayi || Thehi Avasara Kubari Thaha Ayi | Basana Bibhooshana Bibidha Banayi || Lakhi Risa Bhareau Lakhana Laghu Bhayi | Baratha Anala Dhritha Ahuthi Payi || Humagi Latha Thaki Kubara Mara | Pari Muha  Bhara Mahi Karatha Pukara || Koobara Tooteau Phoota Kaparu | Dhalitha Dhasana Mukha Rudhira Pracharu || Aaha Dhayia Mei Kaha Nasava | Karatha Neeka Phalu Anayisa Pava || Suni Ripuhana Lakhi Nakha Sikha Khoti | Lage  Dhasitana Dhari Dhari  Jjoti || Bharatha Dhayanidhi Dheenhi Cchadayi | Kausalya Pahi Go Dhoau Bhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha held Devi Kaikeyi responsible for the destruction of the Raghu clan

 

Chapter – 155– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha held Devi Kaikeyi responsible for the destruction of the Raghu clan

 

Bharatha spoke in utter grief “I have taken birth in the Sun race, to achieve King Dhasharatha as my father, and Rama, Lakshman and Shathrughna as my brothers, I have been born as a son to you. Oh! Wicked woman, why did not your heartbreak into pieces while conceiving this malicious plan against our family? While asking boons to my father, your conscious did not hurt you? Your tongue did not falter? Your mouth didn’t fill with maggot? How did my father trust you all his life? Definitely, the Almighty Lord must have taken away his good sense at the hours of his death. Even the creator has not been able to understand the mind of women which is full of sin, deceit, and vice. My father was virtuous, amiable, pious, and kind, how did he know your cunningness? How could he know the nature of a woman? Who is not fond of Lord of Raghu Rama, and considers him dear as life? After all these, you have considered Rama as your enemy. Oh! Sinful woman, be truthful, which species do you belong to? Whatever you are, daub your face with black ink, and keep yourself out of my sight.”

Hamsabasu Dhasarathu Janaku Rama Lakhana Se Bhayi | Janani Thu Janani Bhayi Bidhi Sana Kacchu Na Basayi ||

Jab Thai Kumathi Kumatha Jiya  Dayau | Khand Khand Hoyi Hridhaya Na Gayau || Bara Magatha Man Bhayi Nahi Peera| Gari Na  Jiha Muha Pareau Na  Keera || Bhoopa Pratheethi Thori Kimi Keenhi | Maranakala Bidhi Mathi Hari Leenhi || Bidhihu Na Nari  Hridhaya Gathi Jani | Sakala Kapata Adha Avaguna Khani || Sarala Suseela Dharamaratha Rau | So Kimi Janai Thiya Subhau || Asa Ko Jeeva Janthu Jaga Mahi | Jehi Raghunatha Pranapriya  Nahi || Bhe Athi Ahitha Ramu  Theau Thohi | Ko Thu Ahasi Sathya Kahu Mohi || Jo Hasi So Hasi Muha Masi Layi | Aankhi Aaut Udi Baitahi Jayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The heated conversation between Bharatha and Devi Kaikeyi

 

Chapter – 154– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The heated conversation between Bharatha and Devi Kaikeyi

 

Bharatha after listening to the exile of Rama, Devi Sita to the forest from Devi Kaikeyi, for a moment, he forgot the grief inflicted by the demise of his father, instantly he realized that he is responsible for all the disaster taken place in Ayodhya, and he is the root cause for all the evils. Devi Kaikeyi understood the distress of Bharatha, spoken words to comfort her son was more like the salt added to the wounds “Oh! Dear son, you are the King of Ayodhya, it is not the time for mourning. Your father has achieved the merit of his righteousness after death by achieving the abode of Lord Indra, while he was alive, he had enjoyed all the stately pleasures, in the way, while he was alive, he has achieved great fame, achieved the fruitfulness of human life, and afterlife he has achieved the celestial abode. Oh! Son, stop mourning over the death and happenings in Ayodhya, rule the Kingdom wisely, by taking good control over the safety and security of the Kingdom.” Bharatha felt extremely painful listening to the words of Devi Kaikeyi, it was like the blazing charcoal poured on the body. Bharatha shed tears in grief, and relieved a deep sigh, and cried out “Oh! Wicked woman, you have brought complete ruin to our family. If you have deep malice in your heart, why didn’t you kill me at birth? Oh! Sinful woman, you have ruined a tree to keep a leaf alive, you have drained the pond to nurture a fish.”

 

Bharathahi Bisareau Pithu Marana Sunatha Rama Bana Gaunu| Hethu Anapau Jani Jiya Thakitha Rahi Dhari Maunu ||

Bikala  Biloki Suthahi Samujjavathi | Manahu Jare Par Lenu Lagavathi || Thatha Rau Nahi Sochai Jogu | Bidayi Sukritha Jasu Keenheau Bhogu || Jeevath  Sakala Janama Phalapaye | Antha  Amarapathi Sadhana Sidhaye || Asa Anumani Soch Pariharahu | Sahitha Samaja Raja Pura  Karahu || Suni Sudi Sahameau Rajakumaru | Pake  Cchath Janu Laga Aagaru || Dheeraja Dhari Bhari Lehi Asasa | Papini Sabahi Bhanthi Kulanasa || Jau Pai Kuruchi Rahi Athi Thohi | Janamath Kahe Na Mare  Mohi || Ped Kati Thai Palau Seencha | Meena  Jiana Neethi Bari  Uleecha||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha came to know about the sudden demise of his father

 

Chapter – 154– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha came to know about the sudden demise of his father

 

Devi Kaikeyi after listening to the affectionate inquiries of Bharatha about the whole family, the sinful woman began to weep in utter desolation and spoke words that pierced the heart of Bharatha with several arrows. Devi Kaikeyi spoke in shock “Oh! Dear son, I have accomplished everything for you, and poor Manthara was so helpful to me, unfortunately, the Almighty Lord has beaten our plans before it was turned out successful, King has departed to the abode of deities.” As soon as he heard the words spelled out of his father’s demise, Bharatha turned pale and overcame with extreme grief, like the elephant terrified at the sudden roarer of the lion. Bharatha fell on the ground and wept bitterly “Oh! Dear father, Oh! Dear father! you have entrusted me to take care of Rama.” He managed to raise from the floor and approached Devi Kaikeyi in tears “Oh! Mother, what was the reason for the sudden demise of my father?” Devi Kaikeyi straight away replied to her son about all that happened, like the poison injected into the veins, the wicked woman began to explain all that happened from the beginning till the end.

 

Suni Sutha Bachana Sanehamaya Kapata Neera Bhari  Naina | Bharatha Shravana Mana Soola Sama Papini Boli Baina||

Thatha Batha Mei Sakala Savari | Bhai Manthara Sahaya Bichari || Kacchuka Kaj Bidhi Beech Bigareau | Boopathi Surapathi Pura  Pagu Dhareau|| Sunatha Bharatu Bhaye Bibasa Bishadha | Janu Sahameau Kari Kehari Nadha || Thatha Thatha Ha Thatha Pukari | Pare Bhoomithala Byakula Bhari || Chalatha Na  Dhekhana Payau Thohi | Thatha Na  Ramahi Saupehu Mohi || Bahuri Dheera Dhari Ude Sambhari | Kahu Pithu Marana Hethu Mahathari || Suni Sutha Bachana Kahathi Kaikeyi | Maramu Panchi Janu Mahur Dheyi|| Aadhihu The Sab Aapani Karani | Kutila Kadora  Muditha Mana Barani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha meets Devi Kaikeyi and enquire about the welfare of the family

 

Chapter – 153– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha meets Devi Kaikeyi and enquire about the welfare of the family

 

The people of Ayodhya met Bharatha, they prostrated before him and moved away silently without greeting a word, it was the same with Bharatha too, his mind was preoccupied and restless due to fear and grief, hence he could not ask about their welfare. The marketplaces and streets were empty as if the wildfire broke out engulfed the entire city from ten directions. Kaikeyi came to know about the arrival of Bharatha who is the delight of Raghu’s, soon she prepared a large decorated golden tray with the Mangaladhravya and earthen lamps to remove evil eyes on her son, she rejoiced at heart and waited impatiently at the entrance of her fortress. Bharatha was surprised to see his mother at the entrance of her fortress, while the entire palace wore a gloomy and wretched look, like the frost fallen on the fully blossomed lotus flowers, but she was extremely delighted to meet her son, resembled the Bhila woman set fire to the woods. As soon as Bharatha entered, she enquired in high spirits “How is everyone in my home?” Bharatha detailed everything about the welfare of his maternal uncle and family, further he enquired about the welfare of his father, mothers, brothers, and their wives, Kingdom and the subjects, etc. Bharatha enthusiastically shot several queries about the whereabouts and welfare of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita.

Purajana Milahi Na Kahahi Kacchu  Gavahi Joharahi Jahi | Bharatha Kusala Poochi Na Sakahi Bhaya Bishadha Manamahi ||

Hat Bat Nahi Jayi Nihari | Janu Pura Dhaha Dhisi Lagi Dhavari || Aavatha Sutha Suni Kaikayanandhini | Harashi Rabikula Jalaruha Chandhini || Saji Aarathi Mudhitha Udi Dhayi | Dhvarehi Bheti Bhavana Leyi Aayi || Bharatha Dhukhitha Parivaru Nihara | Manahu Thuhina Banaja Banu Mara || Kaikeyi Harashitha Yehi Bhanthi | Manahu Mudhitha Dhava Layi Kirathi || Suthahi Samocha Dhekhi Manu Mare | Poochathi Naihara Kusala Hamare || Sakala Kusala Kahi Bharatha Sunayi | Poochi Nija Kula Kusala Bhalayi || Kahu Kaha Thatha Kaha Sab Matha| Kaha Siya Rama Lakhana Priya Bhratha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha arrives in Ayodhya, witnessing the dismal look of the city

 

Chapter – 152– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha arrives in Ayodhya, witnessing the dismal look of the city

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Bharatha was passing days full of anxiousness, inauspicious omens, and nightmares, at that exact moment the messengers have arrived and informed the order of the preceptor. Bharatha and Shathrughna worshiped Lord Ganesha and proceeded to Ayodhya. The horses tied to the chariot has the speed of the wind, it has crossed several unapproachable pathways, hills, beautiful mountains, rivers, and streams at ease, the beauty of nature didn't lure Bharatha’s heart, his mind was full of anxiousness thinking about what was the reason for the sudden call of the preceptor, every moment seemed like Yuga to him, his mind was unrest throughout the journey. Finally, they have entered the city of Ayodhya, soon all the evil omens have become visible to him, the crows cawed recalling inauspiciousness, the jackals and donkeys gave out a cry revealing the misfortunes, which pierced the heart of Bharatha. The pleasure gardens, lakes, streams, and ponds have lost their charm, the city gave out a dismal appearance. The birds, horses, and elephants were wretched as if caught under an evil spell. The people of the city of Ayodhya gave out a miserable appearance as if they have lost all their wealth and possessions.”

Yehi Bidhi Sochath Bharatha  Man Dhavana Pahuche Aayi | Guru Anusasana Shravana Suni Chale Ganesu Manayi ||

Chale Sameera Bega  Haya Hanke | Nadhath Saritha Saila Bana Banke || Hridaya Sochu Bada Kacchu Na Sohayi | Asa  Janahi Jiya Jau Udayi || Yek  Nimesha Barasha Sama Jayi | Yehi Bidhi Bharatha Nagara Niarayi || Asaguna Hohi  Nagara  Paitara | Ratahi Kumbhathi Kukheth Karara || Khar Siara Bolahi Prathikoola | Suni Suni Hoyi Bharatha Mana Soola || Shreehath Sara  Saritha Ban Baga | Nagaru Biseshi Bhayavanu Laga || Khaga Mriga  Haya Gaya Jahi Na  Joye | Rama Biyoga  Kuroga  Bigoye || Nagara Nari  Nara Nipata Dhukhari | Manahu Sabanhi Sab Sampathi Hari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta instructs the messengers to bring Bharatha from his maternal uncle’s Kingdom

 

Chapter – 151– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta instructs the messengers to bring Bharatha from his maternal uncle’s Kingdom

 

Soon Maharishi Vashishta arrived, and described various legends from the scriptures befitting to the situation, and removed the gloominess of the people, in this way the light of wisdom removed the grief of the people. Sage Vashishta instructed the attendants to bring a magnificent ferry filled with rich fragrant oil to prevent the body from deteriorating.  He summoned the king’s men and instructed “Go and fetch Bharatha immediately. Do not let anyone know about the incident that has taken place in the palace, and inform Bharatha and Shathrughna that it is the order of their preceptor to be back in Ayodhya.” Upon the instruction of the preceptor, the messengers rushed to the kingdom of the maternal uncle of Bharatha at a great speed. Ever since things have changed into worse in Ayodhya, Bharatha witnessed several inauspicious omens before him. The frequent nightmares and the unpleasant omens were taken away the peace of Bharatha. He sincerely worshiped Lord Shambhu and performed an ablation on Linga, performed sacred bath on the linga, and prayed for the welfare of the parents, brothers, family, Kingdom and its subjects.

Thab Basishta Muni Samaya Sama Kahi Aneka Ithihasa | Soka  Nevareau Sabahi Kara Nija  Bigyana Prakasa ||

Thela Nava Bhari Nripa Thanu Rakha | Dhooth Bolayi Bahuri Asa  Bhasha || Dhavahu Begi Bharatha Pahi Jahu | Nripa Sudhi Kathahu Kahahu Jani Kahu || Yethaneyi Kahehu Bharatha Sana Jayi | Guru Bolayi Padayau Dhoau Bhayi || Suni  Muni Aayasu Dhavana Dhaye | Chale Bega Bara Baji Lajaye || Anarathu Avadha Arambeau Jab The | Kusaguna Hohi Bharatha Kaha Thab The || Dhekhahi Rathi Bhayanaka Sapana | Jagi Karahi Katu  Koti Kalapana || Bipra  Jevaye Dhehi Dhina Dhana | Siva  Abhisheka  Karahi Bidhi  Nana || Magahi Hridhaya Mahesa Manayi | Kusala Mathu Pithu Parijana Bhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha left his mortal coil and attained the abode of deities

Chapter – 154– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha left his mortal coil and attained the abode of deities

 

King Dhasharatha wept bitterly calling out for “Oh! Ram Oh! Ram Oh! Rama” again and again, and left his mortal coil at the pain of separation from Lord of Raghu, Rama and attained the abode of deities, thus the King reaped the reward of his life as well as death. Soon the news of the demise of King Dhasharatha spread across the fourteen worlds, and everyone praised the King, as long as he breathed looking at the loveliness of Rama and eventually shed his mortal coil at the pain of separation from his beloved son Rama, thus King Dhasharatha attained fruitfulness of his life while living and the afterlife as well. The grief-stricken queens praised the glory of the King, his virtues, majesty, might, and amiable manners, they were inconsolable, wept bitterly throwing them on the ground. The men and female servants, attendants wailed in deep anguish, the entire city mourned at the death of Lord of Raghu, they lamented “Today is the sunset of the Lord of Raghu who is the essence of righteousness, virtues, and wisdom”. The subjects of the kingdom cursed Devi Kaikeyi who has brought disaster to their world and stolen their happiness. The people in the palace and Ayodhya continued to mourn till the arrival of the hermits and enlightened ones.

 

Rama Rama Kahi Rama Kahi Rama Rama Kahi Rama | Thanu Parihari Raghubara Biraha Rau Gayau Suradhama ||

Jiana Marana Phalu Dhasaratha Pava | Anda Aneka Amala Jasu Cchava || Jiatha Rama Bidhu Badhanu Nihara | Rama Biraha Kari  Maranu Samvara || Soka Bikala Sab  Rovahi Rani | Roopu  Seelu Balu  Theju Bakhani || Karahi Bilapa Aneka Prakara | Parahi Bhoomithala Barahi Bara || Bilapahi Bikala Dhasa Aru Dasi | Ghar Ghar Rudhanu Karahi Purabasi || Anthathau Aaju Bhanukula Bhanu | Dharama Avadhi Guna Roopa Nidhanu || Gari Sakala Kaikayihi Dhehi | Nayana Biheena Keenha Jaga Jehi || Yehi Bidhi Bilapath Raini Bihani | Aaye Sakala Mahamuni Gyani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha describes the legend of young hermit Shravan to Devi Kausalya

 

Chapter – 153– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha describe the legend of young hermit Shravan to Devi Kausalya

 

King Dhasharatha listening to most pleasant and agreeable words from Kausalya, half-opened his eyes and looked at her like the wretched fish got some sprinkle of water. He made an effort to sit on the floor and spoke in grief “Oh! Sumanthra, where is my beloved son Rama? Where are my Rama and Lakshman? Where is my beloved daughter-in-law Vaidhehi?” That night seemed so long for the King; it was not easy to watch for the people assembled before the King. Suddenly he remembered the curse of a blind hermit and began to describe them to Devi Kausalya.

 

The King described an incident that took place while he was young, went for a hunting expedition on the riverbank of Sarayu. It was the time of sunset, the King entered the dense forest following the trumpet of an elephant, heard the sound of the elephant splashing in the water. King aimed the arrow focusing at the place from where the sound has arrived, unfortunately, it was young hermit Shravan who went to fill the pitcher full of water in the pond. The arrow hit the target, King rushed to the spot and found the young hermit badly shot by the arrow, he was shocked, approached the hermit, but the young hermit was not anxious about his death at all, he was worried about his blind parents waiting to quench their thirst in the forest. The hermit requested the King to deliver the pitcher full of water to his parents and breathed for last. King Dhasharatha brought the pitcher of water to the elderly blind parents of Shravan and narrated the entire happenings to them. The elderly parents could not take the grief, wished to be close to the body of their son, in extreme grief the elderly parents pronounced a curse on the King that he would die at the grief of separation from his son. King cried out bitterly “Oh! Devi, what shall I gain with this body in the absence of my beloved children? I have already spent hours in the absence of my beloved Rama who is dear as my life. Oh! Janaki, Oh! Rama, Oh! Lakshman, you are the delight of Raghu’s clan, you are the source of the bliss of your father like the Chathaka yearn for the droplets of water from the Swathi star.”

 

Priya Bachana Mridhu Sunatha Nripu Chithayau Aankhi Udhari | Thalaphath Meena Maleena Janu  Seenchath Seethala Bari ||

Dhari Dheeraju Udi Baita Bhualu | Kahu Sumanthra Kaha Rama Kripalu || Kaha Lakhanu Kaha Ramu Sanehi | Kaha Priya  Puthrabadhu Baidhehi || Bilapath Rau Bikala  Bahu Bhanthi | Bhayi Juga  Sarisa Sirathi Na Rathi || ThapasaAndha  Sapa Sudhi Aayi | Kausalyahi Sab Katha Sunayi || Bhayau Bikala Baranatha Ithihasa| Rama Rahitha Dhiga Jeevana Aasa || So Thanu Rakhi Karab Mei Kaha| Jehi Na  Prema  Panu Mora  Nibaha || Ha Raghunandhana Prana Pireethe | Thumha Binu Jiatha Bahuth Dhin Beethe || Ha Janaki Lakhana Ha Raghubara | Ha Pithu Hitha Chith Chathaka Jaladhara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya’s wise advice to the King who was struggling to breathe

 

Chapter – 152– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya’s wise advice to the King who was struggling to breathe

 

The city of Ayodhya was in chaos, after listening to the sudden cries of women from the royal palace, the people assembled at the gate of the palace dumbfounded as if the huge lightning fell upon a large number of birds nestled. The last breath of the King stuck on his throat, he struggled like a serpent lost its gem, all his senses stopped functioning like the dried cluster of lotus flowers in the absence of water. Devi Kausalya watched the King emaciated, gasping for breath, she understood that the sun of the solar race is all prepared to set, she regained her courage and began to speak in tears “Oh! My beloved Lord, the pain of separation from Rama is like a vast ocean, you are the captain in the ship like the Kingdom of Ayodhya which is boarded by your dear and near ones and your beloved subjects as passengers. Oh! Lord, we are hoping to cross the ocean of grief of separation from Rama, unless and until you gather some courage and patience it would be difficult for all. If you have not, the whole people of the Kingdom would get drowned in the ocean of grief. Oh! Lord, if you take my advice aptly, we will definitely see Rama, Lakshman, and Sita again.”

Bhayau Kolahalu Avadha Athi Suni Nripa Raura Soru | Bipula Bihaga Ban Pareau Nisi Manahu Kulisa Kadoru ||

Prana Kandagatha Bhayau Bhualu | Mani Biheena  Janu Byakula Byalu || Indhri Sakala Bikala Bhayi Bhari | Janu Sara Sarasija Banu Binu Bari || Kausalya Nripa Dheekha Malana | Rabikula Rabi Anthayayu Jiya Jana || Ura Dhari Dheera Rama Mahathari | Boli Bachana Samaya Anusari || Natha Samujji Man Karia Bicharu | Rama Biyoga Payodhi Aparu || Karanadhara Thumha Avadha Jahaju | Chadeau Sakala Priya  Pathika Samaju || Dheeraju Dharia Tha Payia Paru | Nahi Tha Boodihi Sabu Parivaru || Jau Jiya Dharia Binaya Piya Mori | Ramu Lakhanu Siya Milahi Bahori ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The sudden cries of women assembled around the King reverberated in the palace

 

Chapter – 151– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The sudden cries of women assembled around the King reverberated in the palace

 

Sumanthra spoke “Oh! Rajan, Devi Sita could not speak a word in grief, she wanted to speak but she was overwhelmed with various emotions, her voice failed to come out of her throat, those beautiful eyes overflown with tears, and a sudden rush of grief ran through her limbs. Rama realized the heaviness of the situation, gestured the ferryman to take away the boat from the shore, and while I was watching helplessly, they drove to the opposite bank of river Ganga. I stood watching at them heavy heartedly, I couldn’t describe my anguish after watching the Lord of Raghu departed, and I have to rush back to convey his message.” At that moment Sumanthra put a sudden halt to his voice, could not speak due to extreme grief of separation from Rama. Suddenly, King fell with a large thud on the floor and became unconscious, due to extreme exhaustion and anguish he trembled like the fish that had tasted the first few droplets of rainwater. The queens surrounded by the King taken aback, wept bitterly watching the miserable state of the King. How can I describe the misfortune that taken place in the clan of Raghu? The sudden sound of cries from queens reverberated in the atmosphere.

Kahi Pranamu Kacchu KahanaLiya Siya Bhayi Sithila Saneha | Thakitha Bachana Lochana Sajala Pulaka Pallavitha Dheha ||

Thehi Avasar Raghubara Rukha Payi | Kevat Parahi Nava  Chalayi|| Raghukulathilaka Chale Yehi Bhanthi | Dhekhau Dada Kulisa Dhari Cchhathi || Mei  Aapana Kimi  Kahau Kalesu | Jiatha Phireau Leyi Rama Sandheshu || Asa Kahi Sachiva Bachana Rahi Gayau | Hani Galani Soch Bas Bhayau || Sootha Bachana Sunathahi Naranahu | Pareau Dharani Ura Dharuna Dhahu || Thalaphath Bishama Moha Mana Mapa | Maja Manahu Meena Kahu Byapa || Kari Bilapa Sab Rovahi Rani | Maha Bipathi Kimi Jayi Bakhani || Suni Bilapa Dhukhahu Dhukhu Laga | Dheerajahu Kar Dheeraju  Bhaga ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sumanthra describes the pleasant conversation that took place with Rama in the woods

Chapter – 150– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sumanthra describes the pleasant conversation that took place with Rama in the woods

 

Sumanthra spoke “Oh! Rajan, I shall detail the pleasant words uttered by Rama “Oh! Mahathma, we shall be happy and safe in the woods with the blessings of our father, and we shall come back safely after fourteen years of life in the woods to behold the lotus feet of our father. Kindly take good care of my mothers, and convey our humble salutations at their lotus feet. Kindly convey our humble salutations at the lotus feet of our preceptors and request them to take care of Lord of Ayodhya, King Dhasharatha not grieving in the absence of his children. Oh! Mahathma, kindly addresses the subjects of Ayodhya not to grieve in my absence and advises them whoever ensures the happiness of King Dhasharatha is my friend. Oh! Mahathma, when Bharatha returns from his maternal uncle’s home, kindly convey my message to him, not to leave righteousness and rule and Kingdom and its subjects wisely, always remember the welfare, and happiness of the people as his priority, and cherish the subjects of Ayodhya by word, mind, and deed. Kindly, convey my message to Bharatha to take good care of all three mothers, and serve parents and kinsmen till the last day, and finally take good care of the King and do not let him grieve on my account.” Sumanthra continued “Oh! Rajan, Rama pacified Lakshman who has intervened angrily, and advised me not to reveal those harsh words uttered in childishness by Lakshman before you.” Sage Tulsidas makes every effort to watch the Lord of Ayodhya in bliss.

Thumhare Anugraha Thatha Kanana Jatha Sab Sukhu Payihau | Prathipali AayasuKusala Dhekhana Paya Puni Phiri Aayihau|| Janani Sakala Parithoshi Pari Pari Paya Kari Binathi Dhani | Tulasi Karehu Soyi Jathanu Jehi Kusali Rahahi Kosala Dhani ||

Guru Sana Kahab Sandhesu Bar Bar Padha Padhuma Gahi| Karab Soyi Upadhesu Jehi Na Socha Mohi Avadhapathi ||

Purajana Parijana Sakala Nihori | Thatha Sunayehu Binathi Mori|| Soyi Sab Bhanthi Mora Hithakari | Jathe Raha Naranahu Sukhari || Kahab Sandhesu Bharath Ke  Aaya |Neethi Na  Thajia Rajapadhu Paya || Palehu Prajahi Karama Mana Bani| Seyehu Mathu Sakala Sama Jani || Aur  Nibahehu Bhayapa Bhayi | Kari Pithu Mathu Sujana Sevakayi || Thatha Bhanthi Thehi Raghab  Rau | Soch Mora Jehi Karai Na  Kau || Lakhana Kahe  Kacchu Bachana Kadora | Baraji  Rama Puni Mohi Nihora || Bar Bar Nija Sapatha  Devayi | Kahabi Na Thatha Lakhana Larikayi ||