Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Janaka describes the splendor of Bharatha to Devi Sunayana

 

Chapter – 282– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Janaka describes the splendor of Bharatha to Devi Sunayana

 

Devi Sita remained in the embrace of her parents for some time and bade farewell to them. Devi Sunayana found it is the appropriate moment to have a word with the King about the state of Bharatha which was earlier discussed by Devi Kausalya. King Janaka heard the amiable and virtuous disposition of Bharatha, and his pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama from Devi Sunayana which made his eyes overflow with tears, transported to a state of ecstasy, King Janaka began to speak passionately “Oh! Sumukhi, Oh! Sulochani, listen to me carefully, the legend of Bharatha and his commendable virtues, devotion, and love are capable to release the Jeeva from the grief of worldly existence. Even though I have acquired in-depth knowledge in political science, knowledge of self/Bhramam and scriptures, alas! none of my knowledge would be able to touch the shadow of Bharatha’s glory, hence I could not describe the splendor of Bharatha. The glory of Bharatha surpasses the purity and nectar-like the sweetness of celestial river Ganga, it is highly revered and considered as meritorious by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shesha, Goddess Sharadha, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shambhu, learned, wise, Bhramajjanis, ascetics, and noble souls.”

 

Bar Bar Mili Bheti Siya Bidha Keenhi Sanmani | Kahi Samaya Sira Bharatha Gathi Rani Subani Sayani ||

Suni Bhoopala Bharatha Byavaharu | Sona Sugandha Sudha Sasi Saru || Moodhe Sajala Nayana Pulake Than | Sujasu Sarahana Lage Mudhitha Man || Savadhana Sunu Sumukhi Sulochani | Bharatha Katha Bhavabandha Bimochani|| Dharama Rajanaya Bhramabicharu | Iha Jayamathi Mora Pracharu || So Mathi Mori Bharatha Mahimahi | Kahai Kaha Cchali Chuathi Na Cchahi || Bidhi Ganapathi Ahipathi Siva Saradha | Kabi Kobindha Budha Budhdhi Bisaradha || Barathacharitha Keerathi Karathoothi | Dharamaseela Guna Bimala Bibhoothi || Samujjatha Sunatha Sugadha Sab Kahu | Suchi  Surasari Ruchi Nidhara Sudhahu ||