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 ||