Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman arrives to meet King Dhasharatha before leaving to woods

 

Chapter – 76– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman arrives to meet King Dasaratha before leaving to woods

 

Devi Sumithra spoke kind words “Oh! Dear child, forget about the stately life in the Ayodhya, and serve Rama and Sita persistently, and make sure they are having a happy life in the woods. Oh! Child, forget about all the relationships you have formed as son, husband, and companion.” Thus, Devi Sumithra bade farewell to Lakshman, wholeheartedly granted permission to Lakshman to follow the Lord of Tulsidas to woods. Devi Sumithra poured blessings on Lakshman “May your love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, the Lord of Raghu's and Devi Sita remain pure, constant and unblemished.” Lakshman prostrated at the lotus feet of Devi Sumithra, and moved enthusiastically with the prayer that nothing should hinder him from accompanying the supreme Lord Ramachandra to woods, Lakshman got relieved as the deer that narrowly escaped from the snare. Lakshman rushed to meet Lord of Janaki, he was extremely delighted to be in the company of his brother once again. He prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama and Devi Sita, and they proceeded to the chamber of King Dhasharatha. The women and men gathered in large numbers at the entrance of the palace poured out their grief “How strange is the plan of Almighty! Our most cherished wishes were about to get fulfilled, unfortunately, shattered at the last minute” they grieved over their bad luck, like the bees lamented over the lost hives, like the birds that got clipped off its wings. A huge crowd of men and women thronged at the entrance of the palace were grieving over their bad luck was beyond description. Sumanthra, chief of minister and charioteer of the King informed about the arrival of Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman and assisted the King to take a seat on the bed, King Dhasharatha looked at Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman sorrowfully.

 

Upadhesu Yahu Jehi Thatha Thumhare  Ramasiya Sukha Pavahi | Pithu Mathu Priya Parivara Pura Sukha Surathi Bana  Bisaravahi || Thulasi Prabhuhi Sikha Dheyi Aayasu Dheenha Puni  Aasisha Dhayi | Rathi Hoau Abirala Amala Siya Raghubeera Padha Nitha Nitha Nayi ||

 

Mathu Charana Siru Nayi Chale Thurath Sankitha Hridhaya | Bagura Bishama Thorayi Manahu Bhaga Mrigu Bhaga Basa ||

Gaye Lakhanu Jaha  Janakinathu | Bhe Mana Mudhitha Payi Priya Sathu || Bandhi Ramasiya Charana Suhaye | ChaleSanga  Nripamandhira Aye || Kahahi Paraspara Pura Nara Nari | Bhali  Banayi Bidhi Batha Bigari || Thana Krisa Mana Dhukhu Badhana Maleene | Bikala Manahu Makhi Madhu Ccheene || Kara Meejahi Siru Dhuni Pacchithahi | Janu Binu Pankha Bihaga Akulahi || Bhayi Badi Bheera Bhoopa Dharbara | Barani Na Jayi Bishadhu Apara|| Sachiva  Udayi Rau  Baitare | Kahi Priya  Bachana Ramu Pagu Dhare || Siya Sametha Dhoau Thanaya Nihari | Byakula Bhayau Bhoomipathi Bhari ||