Chapter – 83– Sri Ramacharitha Manas –
Ayodhya Kanda– The city of Ayodhya in the absence of Rama
Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune,
Sumanthra raced to his cart immediately after receiving the order from the King,
finally moved to the outskirt of the city of Ayodhya where Rama, Sita and
Lakshman was settled. Sumanthra reverentially conveyed the message of the King
and requested them with the folded hands, to take a seat on the chariot. The
two brothers and Devi Sita took a seat on the grand chariot and mentally
offered prayers to the Kingdom of Ayodhya. The people of Ayodhya realized that the
city is going to be masterless soon, hence the subjects followed the footsteps
of Rama with anxiousness. The Supreme Lord Rama who is the ocean of mercy
advised the people to return to their homes, some of them obediently followed
the instruction of Rama, and others were unwilling out of pure love and
affection for Rama, some of them made their minds and proceed to Ayodhya, but
could not proceed to the city without Rama, hence they followed Rama to the woods.
The city of Ayodhya gave out a gruesome appearance as if the deluge is going
to devour the Universe. The men and women looked miserable, frightened of each
other’s appearance, their houses resembled funeral grounds, and the relatives,
children, elderly looked like ghosts and messengers of death. The trees and creepers,
the pleasure gardens lost their charm, shrunken into the straw, the streams and
ponds dried were given out a startling appearance.
Payi Rajayasu Nayi Siru RathuAthi Bega
Banayi | Gayau Jaha Bahera Nagara Siya
Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi ||
Thab Sumanthra Nripa Bachana Sunaye | Kari Binathi Ratha Ramu
Chadaye || Chadi Ratha Siya Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi | Chale Hridhaya Avadhahi Siru Nayi || Chalatha Ramu
Lakhi Avadha Anatha | Bikala Loga Sab Lage
Satha || Kripasindhu Bahubidhi Samujjavahi | Phirahi Prema Basa Puni
Phiri Aavahi || Lagathi Avadha Bhayavani Bhari | Manahu Kalarathi Andhiari || Ghora Janthu Sama Pura Nara Nari | Darapahi Yekahi Yek Nihari || Ghar Masana Parijana
Janu Bhootha | Sutha Hitha Meetha Manahu Jamadhootha || Baganha Bitapa Beli
Kumihalahi | Saritha Sarobar Dhekhi Na Jahi ||
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