Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama describes the legends of Devanadhi Ganga/celestial river to Sumanthra, Lakshman, and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 87– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama describes the legends of Devanadhi Ganga/celestial river to Sumanthra, Lakshman and Devi Sita

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, the men and women of Ayodhya engaged in various austerities and observed celibacy for the safe return of Rama after fourteen years of life in the forest, they were miserable as the male and female Chakravaha, and the lotus flowers in the absence of sun. Sumanthra drove the chariot to the beautiful village of Shringaberipura, the two princes and Devi Sita got down from the chariot on the riverbank of Ganga. Rama rushed to the banks of the river and prostrated before river Ganga in extreme delight, soon Sumanthra, Lakshman, and Sita followed Rama and offered obeisance to the river of life Ganga, while watching the beautiful water currents of Ganga, Rama described the origin of Devanadhi Ganga on the Earth, which is capable to wash off all the sins of the soul with a single dip on its icy cold water. Rama continued to describe several legends on the sacred river Ganga to Sumanthra, Laksman and Devi Sita, they took a holy dip in the water and drank the nectar-like water at heart’s content, thus they got relieved from the exhaustion of a long journey. Will the supreme Bhramam personified as Rama feel thirsty? The mere remembrance of the name ‘Rama’ would take away the grief of Samsarachakra/repeated births, can’t feel the thirst, it was the wonderful message from Lord eulogizing the glories of Devanadhi Ganga and the importance of a holy dip in the river has been taught to the world.”

Rama Dharasa Hitha Nema Bratha Lage  Karana Nara Nari | Manahu Koka Koki Kamala Dheena Biheena Thamari ||

Seetha  Sachiva  Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi | Srigaberapura  Pahuche  Jayi || Uthare Rama Devasari Dhekhi | Keenha Dhandavath Harashu Biseshi || Lakhana Sachiva  Siya Kiye Pranama | Sabahi Sahitha Sukhu Payau Rama || Ganga Sakala Mridhu Mangala Moola | Sab Sukha Karani Harani Sab Soola || Kahi Kahi Kotika  Katha Prasanga | Ramu Bilokahi Ganga Tharanga || Sachivahi Anujahi Priyahi Sunayi | Bibudha  Nadhi Mahima  Adhikayi || Majjanu Keenha  Pantha  Shrama Gayau | Suchi  Jalu Piatha MudhithaMan Bhayau || Sumiratha Jahi  Mitayi Shrama Bharu | Thehi Shrama Yaha Laukika  Byavaharu ||