Chapter – 100– Sri Ramacharitha Manas –
Ayodhya Kanda– An interesting conversation of Rama and the ferryman/Kevat
Sumanthra seated on the chariot and began
his journey, the horses neighed in grief, they often looked back at Lord Rama,
the Nishadharaja and the villagers cried at the sight, bet their heads in grief
and lamented. It was heartbreaking to watch even the animals grieved at the
separation from the Lord, how could the people of Ayodhya, and their parents live
without Rama? Immediately after sending Sumanthra back to the Kingdom, Rama
withdrew to the riverbank of Devanadhi Ganga. Rama waved hands to a ferryman,
but he was not willing to approach Rama, the Kevat said “Oh! Prabho, I know all
your secrets, the dust particles from your lotus feet have possessed some
magical quality, that would turn things into human beings. The dust particles
from your feet have transformed a rock into a beautiful woman/Devi Ahalya,
unfortunately, the wood has not possessed the quality of rock, it is lighter
than the rock, if something like that happens to my ferry, I would be robbed,
left with no means to live. The ferry is the livelihood, and I feed my family
with the earnings from it, I do not know any other trade to practice and take care
of my family. Therefore, if you want to cross the river, first thing, kindly
let me cleanse the dust particles from your lotus feet.”
Rathu Hakeau HayaRama Thana Heri Heri
Hihininahi | Dhekhi Nishadha Bishadhabasa Dhunahi Seesa Pacchithahi ||
Jasu Biyoga Bikala Pasu Yese | Praja Mathu
Pithu Jiyihahi Kaise || Barabasa Rama Sumanthru Padaye | Surasari Theera Aapu
Thab Aye || Magi Nava Na Kevatu Aana |
Kahayi Thumhara Maramu Mei Jana ||
Charanakamala Raja Kaha Sabu Kahayi | Manusha Karani Moori Kacchu Ahayi ||
Cchuatha Sila Bhayi Nari Suhayi | Pahana The Na
Kad Kadinayi || Tharaniau Muni Dharini Hoyi Jayi | Bat Parayi Mori Nav
Udayi || Yehi Prathipalau Sab Parivaru | Nahi Janau Kacchu Aaur Kabaru || Jau
Prabhu Par Avasi Ga Chahau | Mohi Padha Padhuma
Pakharana Kahahu ||
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