Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha receives permission from Rama to visit all those holy places which carry the footprints of Rama in the Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 302– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha receives permission from Rama to visit all those holy places which carry the footprints of Rama in the Chitrakoot

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Deva Deva,  Oh! Prabho, after discussing with our preceptors, I have brought all the ingredients, waters from the sacred rivers, for the coronation ceremony of you as the King of Ayodhya, kindly fulfill our desire to witness the same. Oh! Prabho, I have a longing in my heart, but I couldn’t disclose it due to fear and anxiousness.” Rama abruptly rose from the seat and spoke “Oh! Dear brother, do not hesitate, what is that you are yearning for” after receiving permission from his elder brother, Bharatha began to spoke in a soft tone full of love “Oh! Prabho, kindly allow me to visit the sacred Mount Chithrakoot, forests, hills, lakes, streams, and mountains that hold your footprints.” Rama spoke affectionately “Oh! Bharatha, certainly visit those beautiful places which is the result of austerities and penance of Sage Athri, you can visit all those stunningly beautiful places with Sage Athri, and deposit that holy water you have brought from various sacred rivers in the streams and ponds wherever the Sage advise you to deposit, it would make the entire land furthermore auspicious and beautiful, remember to sprinkle the holy water on the places wherever Sage Athri directs you.” Bharatha rejoiced at heart and rushed to Sage Athri with great enthusiasm, and prostrated before the lotus feet of the Sage.

Deva Deva Abhisheka Hitha Guru Anusasanu Payi | Aaneau Sab Theeratha Salilu Thehi Kaha Kaha Rajayi ||

Yeku Manorathu Bada Manamahi | Sabhaya Sakocha Jatha Kahi Nahi || Kahahu Thatha Prabhu Aayasu  Payi | Bole Bani  Saneha Suhayi || Chithrakoota Suchi Thala Theeratha Bana | Khaga Mriga Sarasari Nirjjara Girigana || Prabupadha Ankitha Avani Biseshi | Aayasu Hoyi Tha Avau Dhekhi || Avasi  Athri Aayasu sira Dharahu | Thatha  Bigathabhaya  Kanana Charahu || Muni  Prasadha Banu Mangala Dhatha | Pavana Parama Suahavana Bhratha || Rishinayaku Jaha Aayasu Dhehi | Rakhehu Theeratha Jalu Thala Thehi || Suni Prabhu Bachana Bharatha Sukhu Pava | Munipadha Kamala Mudhitha Siru Nava ||