Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha performed the funeral rite of King Dhasharatha following the Veda and scriptures under the guidance of Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

Chapter – 163 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha performed the funeral rite of King Dhasharatha following the Veda and scriptures under the guidance of Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

 

Sage Vashishta advised Bharatha “Oh! Son, don’t leave your courage, and do whatever is needed at this moment.” Soon Bharatha rose from the seat at the command of the preceptor and made all the arrangements for the rite. The first and the foremost rite was the body of the King Dhasharatha soaked in the rich fragrant oil in the ferry was taken out, and gave a bath to it according to the Vedic rite, and a splendid funeral pile was prepared. Bharatha fallen at the feet of the mothers and requested them not to follow the funeral place, they stayed behind in the palace waiting for the arrival of Rama. There were several loads of Sandalwood planks, rich fragrant herbs difficult to name it arrived on the spot of the funeral. The expensive woods and herbs were piled up in an artistic way on the riverbank of Sarayu, appeared as a magnificent ladder to ascend the abode of deities. There were several rites taken place according to the Veda and scriptures, finally, they have taken a dip in the holy river Sarayu, and offered homage to the deparated soul with the rice, and sesame seeds, all those rites were taken place sincerely following the Vedic texts, and Smrithi, thus Bharatha performed the funeral rites of King Dhasharatha.  Further, Bharatha sincerely followed all the orders of preceptors and performed several charities and contributions to the Bhramanas in the form of cows, land, ornaments, clothes, elephants, and chariots, etc.

Thatha Hridhaya Dheeraju Dharahu Karahu Jo Avasara Aaju | Ude Bharatha Guru Bachana Suni Karana Kaheau Sabu Saju ||

Nripathanu Bedha Bidhitha Anhavava | Parama Bichithra Bimanu Banava || Gahi Padha Bharatha Mathu Sab Rakhi | Rahi Rani Dharasana Abhilashi || Chandhana  Agara Bhara Bahu Aye | Amitha Aneka Sughandha Suhaye || Saraju Theera Rachi Chitha Banayi | Janu Surapura  Sopana Suhayi || Yehi Bidhi Dhaha Kriya  Sab Keenhi | Bidhivath Nhayi Thilanjuli Dheenhi || Sodhi Srumrithi Sab Bedha Purana | Keenha  Bharatha  Dhasagatha Bidhana || Jaha Jasa  Munibara Aayasu Dheenha | Thaha  Thasa Sahasa  Bhanthi Sabu Keenha || Bhaye  Bisundhadha Dhiye Sab Dhana | Dhenu Baji  Gaja Bahana Nana ||